Best Craig S Smith Podcasts (2025)

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#259 Anjney Midha: a16z’s Strategy to Turn AI Startups into Unicorns 56:38

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What does it really take to turn cutting-edge AI research into a successful foundation model company? In this episode of Eye on AI, we sit down with Anjney Midha, General Partner at a16z, to unpack how he helps scientists and researchers…

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Tales to Terrify 696 Derek Alan Jones & Akis Linardos 45:42

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Welcome to episode 696. We have two tales for you this week: about a man on an empty highway struggling to trust his fading memory, and a woman whose skepticism is tested by her lover’s carnal faith. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Somewhere on US-50, Sometime in the Night as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:02:36 Akis Linardos’ Baited…

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#258 Brian Peterson: How Dialpad is Building the Future of AI-Powered Communication 36:44

2d ago36:44

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What happens when you combine 8 billion minutes of voice data with a full-stack AI engine? Yes, that’s what Dialpad is doing. In this episode, Brian Peterson, CTO and Co-Founder, breaks down how they’ve built an AI-powered communications platform from the ground up. From real-time sales coaching and AI-driven support agents to predictive analytics …

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Mission Impossible: The Reckoningest Pod Ever with Justin Rawlins and Craig Bruce Smith 1:27:21

3d ago1:27:21

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This week Justin Rawlins and Craig Bruce Smith drop in to talk about Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and their thoughts on the MI franchise.By Jason Herbert

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#257 Ankur Banerjee: How cheqd.io Is Building Trust for AI Agents with Decentralized Identity 58:37

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What if AI agents needed digital passports to act on your behalf? In this episode, Ankur Banerjee, Co-Founder and CTO of cheqd.io, reveals how decentralized identity is becoming the foundation of the AI agent economy. From booking Taylor…

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Tales to Terrify 695 Folklore & Fairytale Flash Contest 39:39

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Welcome to episode 694. This week, we share the winners of our Folklore & Fairytale Flash Fiction contest, about a changeling, the call of the forest, a hunt for the Pied Piper, and an ancient god resurrected. COMING UP Good Evening: Locus Magazine Fundraising: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Mylo Brehm’s The Cuckoo as read by Georgia Cook: 00:04:42 …

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#256 Stephen Schmidt: Inside Amazon’s AI-Powered Cybersecurity Strategy 53:35

9d ago53:35

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Can Generative AI Be Secured? Amazon's Chief Security Officer Weighs In In this episode of Eye on AI, Amazon's Chief Security Officer Stephen Schmidt pulls back the curtain on how Amazon is using AI-powered cybersecurity to defend against real-world threats. From global honeypots to intelligent alarm systems and secure AI agent networks, Steve shar…

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Episode 132: Conversations with Women Filmmakers with Kevin Smokler 1:12:08

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Writer and filmmaker Kevin Smokler returns to the pod to talk about his discussions with 25 different women filmmakers. About our guest: Kevin Smokler is a writer, documentary filmmaker and event host focused on our relationship as human beings with pop culture. His most recent book BREAK THE FRAME: CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN FILMMAKERS contains 24 c…

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S6 #6 | Hacia Turismos Postcapitalistas | Ernest Cañada (Alba Sud) 1:09:31

11d ago1:09:31

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Mi entrevistado en este episodio es Ernest Cañada. Es coordinador de Alba Sud y docente de la Universidad de Barcelona. Investiga en torno al trabajo, los conflictos socioecológicos y las alternativas en el desarrollo turístico. Ha publicado: Viajar a todo tren. Turismo, desarrollo y sostenibilidad (Icaria, 2005, con Jordi Gascón); Turismo en Centr…

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Episode 131: The history of axe murder with Rachel McCarthy James 1:35:41

12d ago1:35:41

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Today Rachel McCarthy James drops in to talk about the development of the axe and the myriad of ways it has been used to dispatch people and empires over the years. About our guest: Rachel McCarthy James was born and raised in Kansas, the daughter of baseball’s Bill James and artist Susan McCarthy. She graduated from Hollins University in Roanoke, …

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Welcome to Reckoning with Jason Herbert 9:13

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It's a new day here at the podcast. Historians At The Movies Podcast is now Reckoning with Jason Herbert. We're opening up our focus and the things we talk about here.

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#255 Eric Topol: Why AI is the Most Powerful Tool in Healthcare Now 48:58

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AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What if AI could predict exactly when you'd get sick—and help you prevent it? In this episode of Eye on AI, Dr. Eric Topol, world-renowned cardiologist, author, and AI health pioneer, joins us to unveil the future of preventive medicine.…

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Tales to Terrify 694 Flashageddon 1:02:05

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Welcome to episode 694. We have five bite-sized tales of terror for you this week. About avoidant home renovations, a plan for the zombie apocalypse, a siren’s awakening, an evil fingernail, and a family of squatters defending their home. COMING UP Good Evening: Author Interview Series – Rami Ungar: 00:01:06 A. V. Greene’s Home Maintenance as read …

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Emergency Pod: The Majesty of Andor with Dr. Alan Malfavon 1:18:17

16d ago1:18:17

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Andor is the greatest Star Wars we've ever seen on any screen and it's not close. My close friend Alan Malfavon joins in to talk about the brilliance of this show, what it means to us, and what we hope to see next. About our guest: Alan Malfavon resituates Mexico’s socio-political, cultural, and economic networks with the Atlantic World and the Gre…

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Episode 130: Robin Hood in film and history with Dr. Amy S. Kaufman 55:39

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This week Dr. Amy S. Kaufman drops in to talk about our favorite representations of Robin Hood, how he has changed through history, and her new novel, The Traitor of Sherwood Forest. About our guest: Amy S. Kaufman is the author of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest, a Robin Hood retelling based on the medieval ballads (Penguin Books, 2025). Amy holds …

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#254 Prashanth: Why Developers Still Trust Stack Overflow in the Age of AI 49:20

17d ago49:20

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This episode is sponsored by Oracle. OCI is the next-generation cloud designed for every workload – where you can run any application, including any AI projects, faster and more securely for less. On average, OCI costs 50% less for compute, 70% less for storage, and 80% less for networking. Join Modal, Skydance Animation, and today’s innovative AI …

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#253 Ivan Shkvarun: Inside the Fight Against AI-Driven Cybercrime 47:05

20d ago47:05

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This episode is brought to you by Extreme Networks, the company radically improving customer experiences with AI-powered automation for networking.Extreme is driving the convergence of AI, networking, and security to transform the way businesses connect and protect their networks, delivering faster performance, stronger security, and a seamless use…

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#252 Jeffrey Hammond: How to Build Scalable GenAI Products (AWS Strategy) 53:46

22d ago53:46

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This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more.NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. AWS partnered with Forrester Research to understand how software providers …

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Tales to Terrify 693 Matt Hollingsworth 52:53

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Welcome to episode 693. We have one tale for you this week, about a jaded man burdened with a terrible responsibility who seeks solace in a new friend. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Matt Hollingsworth’s The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis as read by Rish Outfield: 00:03:16 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis contains scenes of Animal Deat…

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Episode 129: Defiance and the Holocaust in Belarus and Ukraine with Dr. Waitman Beorn 1:25:38

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This week Dr. Waitman Beorn drops in to talk about Defiance (2008) and his work researching the Holocaust in Europe during World War II. About our guest: Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn is an associate professor in History at Northumbria University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Dr. Beorn was previously the Director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond…

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S6 #5 | Turismo Psicodélico y Sabiduria Indígena | Claude Guislain 1:02:02

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Mi huesped en este episodio es Claude Guislain, un antropólogo peruano que pasa la mayor parte de su tiempo con pueblos indígenas en Perú, Colombia y Brasil. Con su primera investigación sobre el uso de la ayahuasca y el chamanismo por parte de los occidentales en Iquitos (2005-2007), inició el viaje que lo llevó a dedicar su vida a tender un puent…

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Tales to Terrify 692 F. Marion Crawford 38:59

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Welcome to episode 692. We one tale for you this week, about a man who enlists the help of a broken doll to help find his missing daughter. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s The Doll’s Ghost as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:03:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Original Score …

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Episode 128: Dogma and What People Get Right (and Wrong) about the Bible with Dr. Dan McClellan 1:16:01

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This week Bible scholar and TikTok superstar Dr. Dan McClellan drops in to talk about Ken Smith's 1999 thought piece on Catholicism and Dan's new book, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) about Scripture's Most Controversial Issues.By Jason Herbert

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#251 Sid Sheth: How d-Matrix is Disrupting AI Inference in 2025 54:32

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This episode is sponsored by the DFINITY Foundation. DFINITY Foundation's mission is to develop and contribute technology that enables the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain and its ecosystem, aiming to shift cloud computing into a fully decentralized state. Find out more at https://internetcomputer.org/ In this episode of Eye on AI, we sit down wi…

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Reckoning: Making Sense of Slavery with Dr. Scott Spillman 1:16:20

1M ago1:16:20

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Today Dr. Scott Spillman joins in to talk about how historians have conceptualized slavery and its role in the development of the United States. Get ready for a history of the history of slavery. About our guest: Scott Spillman is an American historian and the author of the book Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding E…

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Tales to Terrify 691 Sammy Krouse & Dan Rafter 50:32

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Welcome to episode 691. We have two tales for you this week. First, a lawyer tries to help a man craft a wish that won’t backfire. Then, a woman decides to help her neighbour… for not entirely selfless reasons. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sammy Krouse’s Golden Lamp Contracting and Litigation Services as read by Anthony Babington: 00:03:06 Dan …

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#250 Pedro Domingos on the Real Path to AGI 1:08:12

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This episode is sponsored by Thuma. Thuma is a modern design company that specializes in timeless home essentials that are mindfully made with premium materials and intentional details. To get $100 towards your first bed purchase, go to http://thuma.co/eyeonai Can AI Ever Reach AGI? Pedro Domingos Explains the Missing Link In this episode of Eye on…

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Episode 127: Is Sinners the Best Film of the 21st Century with Dr. Zandria Robinson 1:28:38

1M ago1:28:38

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Today Dr. Zandria Robinson drops in to talk about Sinners and why it might be the best movie of the 21st century. We have a spoiler free introduction, a pause, and then a spoiler filled conversation about the Jim Crow South, the Great Migration, WWI, Chicago, Mississippi, the Ku Klux Klan, sex, music, and of course THAT SCENE. This conversation is …

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Reckoning: Pope Francis and the History of the Papacy with Dr. Matthew Gabriele 50:38

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News broke yesterday of Pope Francis' death at the age of 88. Matt Gabriele joins in to talk about the man, the history of the papacy, and what comes next. About our guest: Matthew Gabriele is a professor of medieval studies in the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. His research and teaching generally explore religion, violence, n…

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Reckoning: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life with Dr. Mario Livio and Dr. Jack Szostak 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

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Today astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and Nobel-winning chemist Dr. Jack Szostak drop in to talk about the search for extraterrestrial life. About our guests: Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, best-selling author, and popular speaker. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Livio has …

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#249 Brice Challamel: How Moderna is Using AI to Disrupt Modern Healthcare 49:57

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This episode is sponsored by Oracle. OCI is the next-generation cloud designed for every workload – where you can run any application, including any AI projects, faster and more securely for less. On average, OCI costs 50% less for compute, 70% less for storage, and 80% less for networking. Join Modal, Skydance Animation, and today’s innovative AI …

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Reckoning : Gun Violence in America with Sasha Abramsky and Dr. Cari Babitzke 1:05:45

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We're a couple days removed from yet another on campus shooting. Sasha, Cari, and I ask what the hell is wrong with America and how did we get here. About our guests: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonder: The …

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Tales to Terrify 690 Thony Mintz & S. W. Pisciotta 49:02

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Welcome to episode 690. We have two tales for you this week. First, a very special book requires the talents of a very special book repairman. Then, a man finds himself on the trail of his missing son… or so he thinks. COMING UP Good Evening: This is Horror Awards Nomination: 00:01:06 Thony Mintz’s Grim Prognosis as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:35 S…

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#248 Pedro Domingos: How Connectionism Is Reshaping the Future of Machine Learning 59:56

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This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Stop struggling to get your job post seen on other job sites. Indeed's Sponsored Jobs help you stand out and hire fast. With Sponsored Jobs your post jumps to the top of the page for your relevant candidates, so you can reach the people you want faster. Get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to boost your job’s visibili…

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Episode 126: Hunger, Bobby Sands, Irish Nationalism, and the Good Friday Agreement with John M. Burney and Andrew J. Auge 1:36:03

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Talking about Bobby Sands, the Troubles, the Irish Republican Army, and the Good Friday Agreement with John M. Burney and Andrew J. Auge.

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Reckoning: The Far Right's Takeover of Small Town America with Sasha Abramsky 52:21

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Today Sasha Abramsky joins in for the first time to talk about why small towns are so susceptible to far right rhetoric and if there is hope for the future. About our guest: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonde…

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#247 Barr Moses: Why Reliable Data is Key to Building Good AI Systems 55:36

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This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI to know more. In this episode of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Barr Moses, Co-Fo…

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S6 #4 | Radicalismo Rigido y el Algoritmo | alF Bojorquez 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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En este episodio, mi invitada es Alf Bojórquez, novelista y ensayista yucateca. Su primera novela, Pepitas de calabaza (2023) salió en la editorial Fondo Blanco. Se segundo libro, No existe dique capaz de contener al océano furioso. Potencia, alegría y anarquismo, apareció hace unos meses. Fue ganadora del premio Moving Narratives (2024) de Prince …

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Tales to Terrify 689 Warren Benedetto, Derek Alan Jones & Samir Sirk Morató 58:10

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Welcome to episode 689. We have three tales for you this week, about a baby in the womb who realizes she’s not alone, how a warm fire and a cup of tea can make almost anything palatable, and a lost child in need of a helping hand. COMING UP Good Evening: [HOUSEKEEPING]: 00:01:06 Warren Benedetto’s Before as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:02:36 Derek Alan…

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Episode 125: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with Dr. Kate Sheppard, Dr. Julia Troche, and Leah Packard-Grams 1:44:44

2M ago1:44:44

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The gang is back together as we return to Indiana Jones franchise to talk about archaeology, British imperialism, representation of India on film, and why Harrison Ford never looked cooler than he did on the bridge.

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FHFH 550 | Week 25 Part 2 | Sept-orgiev 50:51

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The week you play when your season should've ended a week ago. Thanks to each and every one of you who listened to this point and we'll talk to you in the off-season! Give us a follow and a like and please give us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify You can submit questions to our mailbag anytime via our Discord Channel or Twitter. || FHF…

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#246 Will Granis: How Google Cloud is Powering the Future of Agentic AI 57:44

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This episode is sponsored by Thuma. Thuma is a modern design company that specializes in timeless home essentials that are mindfully made with premium materials and intentional details. To get $100 towards your first bed purchase, go to http://thuma.co/eyeonai What happens when AI agents start negotiating, automating workflows, and rewriting how th…

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FHFH 549 | Week 25 | The Script 1:05:16

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By Tim Branson, Mike Rogerson, Allen Roberts, Jay Wong, Matty Kalagian, Craig Smith

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Reckoning: Exploring the Origins of the Universe with Dr. Matt Strassler 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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Physicist Matt Strassler drops in to talk about the origins of the universe and how we how what we know. About our guest: Dr. Matt Strassler is a theoretical physicist and writer. His research over the past thirty years has mainly been related mainly to the Large Hadron Collider, though he has written many papers on a wide variety of topics in stri…

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Tales to Terrify 688 Jason Sabbagh 1:11:42

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Welcome to episode 688. We have one tale for you this week, about a company with ancient roots who serves some very thirsty clients. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Jason Sabbagh’s The Last Fare to Essex as read by Graeme Dunlop: 00:02:40 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Graeme Dunlop | Podcas…

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FHFH 548 | Weekend 24 Gameplan | Tkac-hey You Guyyyyyys! 54:22

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One more week and it's all over. Good luck and thanks for listening this far! Give us a follow and a like and please give us a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify You can submit questions to our mailbag anytime via our Discord Channel or Twitter. || FHFH Twitter || FHFH Discord || FHFH Patreon || FHFH YouTube ||…

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#245 Rajat Taneja: Visa's President of Technology Reveals Their $3.3 Billion AI Strategy 24:49

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This episode is sponsored by Thuma. Thuma is a modern design company that specializes in timeless home essentials that are mindfully made with premium materials and intentional details. To get $100 towards your first bed purchase, go to http://thuma.co/eyeonai Visa’s President of Technology, Rajat Taneja, pulls back the curtain on the $3.3 billion …

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