Best Dave Giles Podcasts (2025)

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264. Rapture Fails, Artificial Intelligence Fears, & Losing God's Image 1:32:45

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NOTE: Charlie Kirk happened to get a mention in this one, but we recorded this episode before he was killed. There's a new date for the Rapture, and it's coming soon! In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy, Zack, and producer Dave converse about various theological topics, particularly focusing on the concept of the rapture and its interpretat…

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Apple, AI, and the Google Partnership 12:58

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Is Apple falling behind in the AI race? For years, Apple has been renowned for its hardware and privacy, but its AI Strategy, particularly with Siri, has faced criticism for lagging behind. In this episode I look at the strategic rationale behind this unexpected alliance, exploring why Apple is leaning on Google’s advanced AI capabilities and what …

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Season 6, Episode 11- Chatting with Angela Andrieux 38:18

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Jim and Zack welcome photographer, Angela Andrieux, to the show! Angela shares with us her passion for photography, how she initially got into taking pictures and her favorite backyard road trips. She also tells us all about Mylio, the photo archival company where she works.By Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler

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Episode 18 - Are You a Psychopath, Nonchalant Public Blowies, and Rediscovering Yourself W/ Moni XO 1:54:50

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This week on Ask Dave, we’re joined by the multi-talented Moni XO — actor, writer, musician, singer, and self-proclaimed mouth guitarist. Moni teams up with Dave and Travis in the studio to unpack life’s big (and not-so-big) questions: Why does it seem like people are drinking less these days? What do you do when you feel like you’ve lost yourself …

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Georgina Owens - A UK Top CIO on Leadership, Transformation, and the Future of Tech 21:25

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Ever wondered what it takes to become one of the most influential voices in the UK Tech Industry? This week on the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I sit down with the incredible Georgina Owens, a leader who has been at the forefront of major technology transformations at companies like Vodafone and William Hill. We had a fascinating discussion abou…

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AI 2027 – A Realistic View of the Future 22:47

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Are superintelligent AI systems just around the corner, or is the hype overshadowing reality? In this episode I cut through the noise, offering a balanced yet optimistic perspective on where AI is truly heading by 2027. From the remarkable advancements in LLMs and AI-enabled medical devices to the changing economics of AI, this episode explores wha…

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Episode 17 - Deadly Hot Dogs, How to Make $1000 in a week, and Getting Ghosted W/ Robo - our Ai Guest 1:01:08

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This week on Ask Dave, things get a little futuristic as we welcome our very own AI co-host, Robo, into the Answerdome! Together, Dave, Travis, and Robo tackle some truly wild questions: Is your psychiatrist secretly in love with you? Exactly how many hot dogs does it take to shave years off your life? And what’s the best way to make $1,000 after g…

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Episode 16 - Laughing Vs. Jizz, How to be Cringe, and the art of Conversation w/ Jupiter Boudot and Jackie Winn 1:29:38

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This week in the Answerdome, Dave & Travis are joined by the hilarious Jupiter Baudot and Jackie Winn — comedians, actors, and writers who aren’t afraid to go all in on life’s strangest questions. Would you rather laugh or orgasm for the rest of your life? What’s the secret to actually having a good conversation? Is embracing your inner cringe the …

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263. The Idol Of Desire 1:21:50

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In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy and Zack explore various themes, including the importance of identifying personal idols, the evolution of language and cultural references, and the complexities of desires and aspirations. They discuss the impact of narcissism on self-perception and societal expectations, the significance of community sup…

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Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI 32:40

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What happens when AI, Sustainability, and Logistics collide? The result: smarter cities, greener fleets, and millions of optimised deliveries worldwide. In this episode, I talk with Richard Savoie, patent-holding engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Adiona Tech, the AI-powered delivery route optimisation platform trusted by Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Mar…

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Season 6, Episode 10 - Red & White @ Silver 28:50

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Jim, Zack and special guest Ian Cheney welcome you to a very special episode. In this episode, they preview their new podcast, which launches in September, called "Red & White @ Silver". The trio are graduates of the Norwich (CT) Free Academy, Class of 2001. After Ian was a guest on Backyard Road Trips, he conceived of the idea for this podcast. Ia…

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Stop Wasting Months on Vendor Research - Here's How to Approach it with AI in 2025 27:35

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Are you tired of drowning in endless vendor comparisons and lengthy procurement cycles? Louise Baldwin from Archways talks about how to reduce the Vendor Research period and how we can start to recognise efficiencies across the organisation. Key points discussed in this episode: 💡 What's fundamentally broken about how organisations evaluate technol…

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Episode 15 - Bleeding in a Job Interview, ICE Cream Truck, and A Bajillion Dollars, w/ Alan Giles 1:32:04

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This week in the question dome, Alan Giles joins the bros to figure out life’s real mysteries: why ICE cream trucks are the scariest thing on four wheels, how to actually make a bajillion dollars, and what happens if you start bleeding in the middle of a job interview. Want some advice? email [email protected] Follow Us @DavidIsComedy on Inst…

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Episode 14 - My Dad Loves a Robot, Getting Pokémon Facts Wrong, and How to Kill the Vibe 1:05:37

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This week in the Answer-Dome, it’s just the bros getting down to the nitty-gritty of question answering. Dave and Travis tackle life’s most pressing topics: how to “do me,” spitefully leaving all your debt to your children, and techniques for syncing your circadian rhythms with your roommate’s… extracurricular activities. Want some advice? email As…

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GPT-5 is here! But is it any good? 16:22

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GPT-5 was released on the 7th August 2025, and has been making headlines in the tech world. In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the following: 💡 GPT-5 now "thinks before it speaks" with internal chain-of-thought processing 💡 Massive reliability boost with a 26% reduction in hallucinations vs GPT-4o 💡 Strongest coding mo…

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Google AI Mode - More than just a new way to search for information 34:21

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Google AI Mode is here in the UK and it’s not just another incremental update to Google's search algorithm. This is a complete reimagining of what it means to search for information in the age of AI. In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the following: 💡 The technology powering AI Mode 💡 Real business impact on publishers…

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Episode 13 - Broken Friendships, Airplane Show Induced Cat Heart Attacks, and Girls Who Smell Like Dookie W/ Michael Hannah 1:16:16

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We’re back! On today’s episode of Ask Dave, we’re joined by actor, father, and lawyer Michael Hannah—not to give any legal advice, but to share his wisdom and help with your conundrums. Dave opens up about a friendship that might be over, a woman suing the U.S. government over the death of her cat, and a girl who doesn’t know how to tell her friend…

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Season 6, Episode 9 - Catching Up with Ian Cheney 38:59

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Jim and Zack welcome Ian Cheney back onto Backyard Road Trips. Ian has been on here to tell us about his book, as a guest for a historical discussion, and to share information about our other podcast project, Red and White at Silver. This time, though, he's sharing his own travel tidbits and more. Jim also talks travel as he clues us in on his rece…

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Season 6, Episode 8- Chatting with Laura Giles 16:15

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Jim and Zack welcome Laura Giles onto the show. Laura is a guide who leads groups in a variety of tours; spiritual retreats, sacred travel and nature-based excursions, among others. She chats with the duo all about what she does and her inspiration. For more information, check out Laura's website at www.lauragiles.me…

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CTO Secrets - How Giles Lindsay Transforms Organisations with Agile Leadership 19:23

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I’m excited to share this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, where I’m joined by the brilliant Giles Lindsay – CTO, Board Advisor, Agile thought leader, and Founder of Agile Delta Consulting. With over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation across startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises, Giles has a wealth of insight …

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Episode 12 – Eat Pray WIN, 9 to 5 Fantasies, and Daggering w/ Elbert Danger Kim 1:29:43

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Welcome Questioneers to an all-new installment of AskDave featuring the fabulous Elbert Danger Kim! This week we crack some tough question nuts like: Can you blow up your house before your dad smashes all your stuff? What is crinkling? Should I dump him if he pees on my stuff? Want some advice? email [email protected] Follow Us @DavidIsComedy…

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Neurodiversity in Tech - A Conversation with James Davies 21:03

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In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast I talk with James Davies, Managing Director for RP International across the UK, Europe, and North America, and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity as a Board Trustee at Digital Advantage. James brings both professional insight and deeply personal experience to the table, shedding light on: …

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Episode 11 - Gifting Human Skulls, Should They Eat Cake, and The Deportation of Rosie O'Donnell w/ Chiara Montali 1:21:03

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This week in the answerdome, we have actor and comedian Chiara Montali tackling some major problems for our listeners and the world at large. Problems like going #2 in the urinal, Gundams with big ole thicc booties, and JD Vance changing his name to "Fartboy". All this and more on another action-packed episode of AskDave! Want some advice? email As…

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262. A Marriage In Crisis & What If Paul Was Wrong? 2:01:22

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It's Episode 262! Your friendly neighborhood Bros explore the impact of social media on personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections in a busy world. The conversation highlights the dangers of isolation and unrealistic expectations fostered by online interactions, ultimately calling for intentionality in nurturing relat…

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Proactive AI is Here - Investigating Proactor.ai, the new AI tool that thinks ahead 24:09

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In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast I explore Proactor.ai, a new proactive AI assistant. AI assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Manus are powerful, but they're reactive. They wait for you to ask the right question at the right time. In a fast-paced meeting or a critical sales call, that moment is easily missed. For too long, we'…

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Episode 10 - Catfishing Your Dad, Dogs Who Like to Eat People, and Long Distance Dating 1:07:48

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Dave and Travis are flying solo this week! They give advice to a dad who’s getting catfished by someone pretending to be a very famous celebrity—and maybe his daughter is too? Travis talks about getting attacked by a dog with a taste for human flesh, and they ask the big question: has Dave officially run through every potential love interest in L.A…

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Is your AI a Ticking Time Bomb? The unsettling truth about Agentic Misalignment 13:16

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Could your AI assistant turn against you, not out of malice, but cold calculation? That's the unsettling question at the heart of groundbreaking research published in June 2025, where researchers from Anthropic uncovered truly concerning behaviours in today's most advanced AI systems. When given autonomy and facing certain pressures, these AI model…

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Episode 9 - Business Trip Sex, Tyler "The Creator" Perry, and Dating Snidley Whiplash w/ Kiva Uhuru 1:38:48

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Today, we’ve got Kiva Uhuru joining us in the Question Dome! We’re taking on some tricky topics this time, including matching with your boss on Tinder, crying during climax, and Dave coming to terms with his newly realized UNC status. Want some advice? email [email protected] Follow Us @DavidIsComedy on Instagram and join the broadcast channe…

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Season 6, Episode 7- Chatting with Joanna Kalafatis 44:40

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Jim and Zack welcome travel writer, actress, and photographer Joanna Kalafatis to the show! In addition to acting in shows, Maestro in Blue and Love Rat, Joanna runs the website, www.losethemap.com. Not only does she write on her own blog, but she has also authored the Moon Travel Guide: Best of Greece as well a two guides to abandoned northern and…

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Episode 8 - 1 Dollar Child Assassins, AI Gospel, and Immaculate STDs w/ Marsha Craft 1:19:13

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On this jam-packed episode of AskDave, we welcome Marsha Kraft to the studio to share her trademark wisdom with you, the listener. We discuss how much to pay a kid to beat up another kid, talk you through breaking up with your girlfriend, and even give you a taste of Marsha’s music. Want some advice? email [email protected] Follow Us @DavidIs…

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How Copilot Researcher and Analyst are Transforming Work, and What Sentiment Analysis Tells Us About Team Morale 17:35

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In the latest episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I discuss how Microsoft's new Copilot Researcher and Copilot Analyst are fundamentally transforming the way we work. This isn't just about automation, it's about intelligent agents that understand your goals and execute complex tasks autonomously! Here's a look at what you'll learn: Copil…

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Season 6, Episode 6- Chatting with Alexandra Lauren, the Bucket List Mermaid 51:25

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Jim and Zack welcome Alexandra Lauren, also known as the Bucket List Mermaid to Backyard Road Trips! Alexandra lives in an RV and is constantly traveling. A native-Coloradoan, she has traveled to over 45 countries! She shares with us her adventures as a mermaid, yes a literal mermaid. She also talks about what's been on her bucket list, hiking with…

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261. Michael Tait Scandal & The Rich Young Ruler 1:12:58

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In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts engage in a light-hearted yet serious discussion about faith, culture, and the complexities of ministry finances. They explore recent worship scandals, the importance of transparency in financial matters, and the ethical implications of wealth within Christianity. In this episode, the hosts discuss t…

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Episode 7 – Juneteenth, Falling in Love With a Robot, and Cardi-B 1:13:11

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Just the two dudes here this week on AskDave. Flying solo, but there's two of us, so like solo in the show sense but like not totally solo. This isn't Hardcore History or whatever. No, this is an advice podcast and we do give some advice here for sure. You gotta listen to know what it is. But it's good. Real good. Super solid advice. Want some advi…

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Designing Music Software Architecture with Ilias Bergström 1:28:29

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Ilias Bergström is a software engineer, researcher, and musician from Sweden. For most of his professional career, spanning over 20 years, he has been working on, as he describes it, “time-based media software.” In the audio programming world, this means digital audio workstations, video editors, and live audio-visual performance software. He gener…

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Beyond the Hype - Phillip Swan on Autonomous AI, Data Strategies, and Driving Real Business Value 26:03

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This episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast features Phillip Swan, Co-Founder of Iridius.ai! Phillip is a top recognised voice in the AI space, he talks about the realities of Artificial Intelligence beyond the hype, offering invaluable insights for leaders and innovators. Many companies invest millions in AI Pilots that never reach producti…

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Episode 6 – Important Poetry, Ceiling People, and a Husband Obsessed with Destiny’s Child w/ Godmorphea 59:04

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Gee golly, it's another hot, fresh ep of AskDave! And we’ve got Godmorphea in the studio with us today tackling some big questions like: why and how! Also, you'll learn the right point in your fandom to consider getting a brain scan, what your teeth smell like, and how to lose an FWB that just can't deliver on the B part. All that and more on anoth…

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The Future of AI Just Got Visual - Google DeepMind's Veo 3 Integration with Manus AI 8:20

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What happens when cutting-edge AI video generation meets autonomous artificial intelligence reasoning? We are witnessing the birth of cognitive visual AI that is reshaping tech leadership strategies. In the latest episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore Google DeepMind's groundbreaking Veo 3 integration with Manus AI, a paradigm sh…

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260 Jordan Peterson Vs Two and a Half Christians 1:26:45

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Your friendly neighborhood Bros react to the wild video of Jordan Peterson debating twenty atheists. We dig into the complex topic of worship, particularly in the context of atheism and faith. We explore the dynamics of a debate featuring Jordan Peterson and a group of atheists, discussing definitions of worship, the nature of belief, and the impli…

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Managing the Shift from Concurrent to Named Software Licences – Costs, Challenges, and Solutions for Modern IT and Procurement Teams 18:55

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Is your organisation transitioning from concurrent to named user licensing in SaaS applications? This shift is creating significant cost management challenges for IT leaders across industries. The Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast reveals eight powerful strategies for optimising your approach to named user licensing, these include: 💡User Segmentation …

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Episode 5 - Why are you gay? /Catfishing Your Own Girlfriend / How to Sue the Principal w/ Matt LeGrande 1:33:52

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Today in the Ask Dave studio, we sat down with our pal Matt LeGrande and answered the questions you know only we can answer — and a few others we’re definitely not qualified to, including our notes for Quan Mills, breakup vaccines, and how to smuggle things in your butt. Want some advice? email [email protected] Follow Us @DavidIsComedy on In…

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Data Purging Dilemmas - Navigating the Global Datasphere and Data Retention Challenges 22:01

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As exponential data growth accelerates, the global datasphere is reaching unprecedented volumes—175 zettabytes and counting. In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, we dive into the pressing issue of data purging and why it's more critical than ever for organisations worldwide. Discover practical approaches to navigating the complexi…

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Episode 4 – My Lawyer Casey Anthony, Where All the Eggs Went, and How to Get Somebody to Stop Talking to You 1:03:54

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David and Travis weigh in on Casey Anthony’s ridiculous return to TikTok—offering legal career advice and soft-launching the hashtag #CapeForCasey. We also crack the mystery of why eggs are so expensive (our working theory: raccoons), and David shares foolproof tactics for getting absolutely anyone to stop talking to you. All that, and way more, in…

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Mastering Software Engineering Interviews - Expert Interview Preparation with Mike Mroczka, Author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview 24:11

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I'm excited to present the latest Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast episode, where we dive deep into software engineering interviews and effective interview preparation with Mike Mroczka. Mike, a former software engineer at Google and Salesforce, is the best-selling author behind 'Cracking the Coding Interview' and the highly anticipated sequel, 'Beyo…

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Episode 3 - Personal Helicopters, Hot Bartenders, and How to Tell You Wife You Want a Divorce w/ Amanda Romeo 1:05:35

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This week, our guest Amanda Romeo's personal helicopter circles the studio, Dave tells you how to get divorced, we learn when to ask for money from people trying to sleep with you, and more! Want some advice? email [email protected] Follow Us @DavidIsComedy on Instagram and join the broadcast channel!…