Best E Flux Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Keaton's Google AI Film + The Company Producing 5000 AI Podcasts a Week 36:03

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Addy and Joey explore Google's collaboration with Michael Keaton on 'Sweetwater,' an AI-integrated short film, and examine a company planning to produce 5,000 AI podcasts at just $1 per episode. They also assess Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses and discuss the plateauing intelligence of large language models. -- The views and opinions expressed in …

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"The Analysts" Return: Forrester's Sucharita Kodali & GlobalData Retail's Neil Saunders Map Retail's Future. 48:31

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This week's episode marks the second edition of "The Analysts" once again bringing together the sharpest minds in global retail. This time we welcome Sucharita Kodali, Vice President & Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, and Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData Retail for a lively, insight rich discussion about the future of retail. …

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Ep. 27 | The State of the Design industry today with Vitaly Friedman 1:06:15

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Vitaly Friedman, co-founder of Smashing Magazine, joins us to discuss the current state of design, exploring how designers can navigate industry confusion while creating meaningful impact in an AI-driven world. • Our industry is experiencing "confusion with a big capital B and C" creating both challenges and opportunities for designers • Finding ga…

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Is Seedream the Next Nano Banana? Plus Comfy Cloud and more film tech updates 44:35

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Seedream 4, Comfy Cloud, new RED cameras, and more filmmaking tech updates. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside compan…

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Sourgum CEO Joe DiNardi-Mack on Bringing Tech Innovation to Waste and Recycling 39:03

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Sourgum co-founder and CEO Joe DiNardi-Mack shares how his team is using technology, AI, and data analytics to modernize the waste and recycling industry. He discusses scaling a nationwide waste management platform, supporting local haulers, improving routing and diversion rates, and offering enterprise waste solutions. Topics include waste managem…

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Driving Digital Retail at Scale: Loblaw’s EVP & CDO Lauren Steinberg on Customer Experience Transformation 53:28

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This week the Remarkable Retail podcast delivers a dynamic mix of breaking retail news and an in-depth interview with a top retail innovators, Lauren Steinberg, Loblaw Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Loblaw, Canada's biggest retailer. Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc kick off a wide-ranging news segment, analyzing how tariffs,…

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Apple Keynote Recap for Filmmakers (Plus Surprise Blackmagic Camera ProDock) 36:28

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We dive into all the camera and pro video updates from Apple's iPhone keynote. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside com…

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Lisa Foster: Emotional Intelligence Training and One-on-One Meeting Tips for Managers 59:00

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Lisa Foster is a business coach, speaker, and author of Bag Lady: How I Started a Business for a Greener World and Changed the Way America Shops. In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Lisa about her journey founding 1 Bag at a Time, Inc., one of the first reusable grocery bag companies in the U.S., …

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Luxury Retail's Future with Amit Kaswani, Chief Omnichannel Officer, Chalhoub Group & Stacie Henderson Capece Minutolo, CMO Americas, Tod's Group 1:01:37

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Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlancs analyze the week's most impactful retail developments: a U.S. appeals-court ruling that may require massive Trump era tariff refunds new India duties; fast-moving shifts in de minimis thresholds; and mounting pressure on global supply chains, small businesses, and retailers alike. They analyze how these disruptions…

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XGRIDS' $5K Scanner, Krea Realtime Video, Acer's AI Workstation, + More AI News 34:24

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XGRIDS PortalCam reshapes film production with a $5,000 LIDAR scanner that's changing how filmmakers capture location data. In this tech-packed roundup, Addy and Joey break down Krea's Realtime Video, Apple's surprising AI research moves, and how Wan's new speech-to-video model brings avatars to life. Plus: Adobe Premiere lands on iPhone, Google Fl…

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Nano Banana: We Found the Best Tips & Use Cases 47:23

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Nano Banana (Google's Gemini Flash 2.5) is transforming image generation with capabilities that put it ahead of the competition. In this episode, Joey and Addy explore impressive use cases, best practices, and technical tips for this powerful tool. Plus, we analyze Mickmumpitz's innovative Comfy UI workflow for VFX that seamlessly blends live actio…

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Tariffs, Transformation, and Target's Tumult at the Top with Guest Co-Host Ethan Chernofsky 54:32

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The Remarkable Retail Podcast kicks off Season 11 with a powerful episode featuring a first-ever guest co-host: Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer of Placer.ai. The episode opens with a lively discussion of tariffs and trade turbulence, a recurring theme reshaping global retail strategies. Ethan shares data-driven insights from Placer.ai on …

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Aim Higher, Move Faster, Act More Boldly: Get Ready for a Brand New Season of the Remarkable Retail Podcast 1:45

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With the pace of disruption continuing to accelerate, with more and more power being concentrated in the hands of only a few mega-retailers, with consumer needs and wants being constantly reshaped, and with the global impact of tariffs still far from certain, how do you make sense of what to do and, most importantly, gain the confidence to aim high…

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We break down Netflix's AI guidelines + Our Cosm experience 47:55

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Netflix just released their official generative AI rulebook — Addy and Joey unpack the 5 key principles for media production. We also dive into Cosm’s dome screening of The Matrix (what wowed, what didn’t) and a curious case of AI in Hollywood talent negotiations. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hos…

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The evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) landscape and its impact on industry with Meaghan Hembree Attorney at Holland and Knight 56:14

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In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Meaghan Colligan Hembree, Environmental, Compliance & Disputes Partner at Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C. She counsels Fortune 500 companies and global brands on chemical risk, environmental compliance, and high-stakes disputes.Hembree explains extended pro…

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"Expressive" Luxury Meets Analytics: Tapestry's Pooja Chandiramani and Avinash Kaushik on Marketing Transformation 24:25

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For our final episode recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth show, we welcome two visionary leaders from Tapestry, the global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade: Pooja Chandiramani, VP Global Media Strategy & Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, and Avinash Kaushik, Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformatio…

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Qwen Edit - The Free AI Image Editor That's Better Than Flux Kontext? Plus More AI in Film Updates 28:33

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Chinese AI giant Alibaba drops Qwen-Image-Edit, a free open-source model rivaling FLUX Kontext – but what's their long-term strategy? This week we dive into the flood of impressive AI tools coming from China, explore Runway's major platform updates (including Veo 3 integration), and examine and emerging AI audio solutions. -- The views and opinions…

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How AI Is Reviving Vertical Content. Plus: Atlanta’s Future After Marvel 35:56

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Quibi's concept returns as MicroCo - Hollywood executives launch a vertical content platform using AI to slash production costs from $60,000 to $1,500 per minute. Plus, we analyze impressive AI VFX demos from Digital Domain's Greg Teegarden and explore how film production is shifting between Texas, Georgia, London, and a resurgent Los Angeles. -- T…

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Lauren Price, COS' SVP E-Commerce & Digital Marketing on Winning Over the Next Generation of Customers 25:23

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail Podcast, our guest is with Lauren Price, Senior Vice President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing for COS North America discussing her impressive career trajectory and work positioning the H&M-owned brand for growth in a competitive, fast-moving fashion retail landscape. Lauren’s career began in the early days …

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Is Nano Banana Google's New Image Model? Plus a world model you can edit in real-time! 40:09

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AI tools for film production are advancing rapidly, with multiple new releases this week that could transform creative workflows. Hosts Joey and Addy dive into Nano Banana (a suspected Google image model), several new world models from Tencent and Skywork, FantasyPortrait's multi-character animation capabilities, and updates from SIGGRAPH including…

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We talked to Freepik's CEO about their pivot to AI, going unlimited, and more! 47:35

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Freepik CEO Joaquin Cuenca Abela reveals how the platform generates 4 million AI images daily while serving over 100 million users. In this interview with Addy and Joey, Joaquin shares the company's swift pivot to AI in 2022, the strategic move to unlimited image generation, and how they're capturing the professional market from marketers to VFX ar…

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From Seed to Scale: XRC Ventures' Pano Anthos on Revolutionizing Retail & Consumer Tech 24:44

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis welcome XRC Ventures' Managing Director Pano Anthos, for a deep dive into the future of retail innovation, investment strategies, and overcoming the systemic challenges that keep great technology from scaling. Pano shares his journey from serial entrepreneur to…

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Genie 3, ElevenLabs Music, Lightcraft Spark & More! | This Week in AI for Filmmakers 41:50

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Google DeepMind's Genie 3 stole the show this week with its persistent world generation, outshining OpenAI's underwhelming GPT-5 release. Join Joey and Addy as they break down how Genie 3 creates navigable AI worlds with accurate physics and memory—allowing users to paint a wall, walk away, and return to find their changes intact. Plus: ElevenLabs'…

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The Truth About the Sphere's Wizard of Oz. Plus Showrunner AI 40:45

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We dive into the Sphere's Wizard of Oz AI controversy, look at Showrunner AI, and explore how filmmakers are effectively combining practical effects with generative tools to create impressive low-budget content. -- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positi…

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There’s No Place Like Home with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings (E) 28:51

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In this special encore episode we revisit an insightful conversation with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings as she shares her career journey and the brand’s $5B growth ambitions. From their visionary Flatiron NYC flagship to enhanced digital design services and significant tech investments, the iconic 60 year old home retailer furnishin…

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Runway Aleph Changes VFX Forever, Adobe Harmonize, Wan 2.2 & More! | This Week in AI for Filmmakers 48:43

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Runway Aleph allows you to manipulate your videos using simple text prompts—no more tedious VFX workflows. This week, Addy and Joey break down the wave of new AI tools transforming post-production, including Luma AI's Modify with Instructions feature, Wan 2.2's open-source model, Ideogram's one-shot character generator, Adobe's new Harmonize tool, …

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AI Agents, Amazon Wins & Luxury Woes: A Break Down of July's Hottest Headlines 1:01:47

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In this special summer edition of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis return to the mic for a jam-packed Month-in-Review episode. With interviews from the CommerceNext Growth Show rolling out all summer long, the duo takes a break from the regular cadence to reflect on the key developments dominating retail headlin…

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We tested JSON prompting in Veo 3 31:10

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Is JSON prompting a useful technique or just influencer trend? In this episode, we examine the heated debate around structured prompts in Veo 3, test the claims ourselves, and share the results. Plus, we dive into Higgsfield Steal's controversial marketing approach and explore AlphaGo, the AI system designed to build other AI models that could acce…

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Evan Calder Williams: On Paralysis 38:33

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Editor Brian Kuan Wood talks to Evan Calder Williams about his e-flux journal essay series, “On Paralysis.” Recorded in May 2025 before the launch of e-flux journal issue #152, the conversation discusses stoppage, sabotage, disability, delay, and damage, as well as the critical tools the “On Paralysis” series finds in the hidden intimacies between …

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Relyion Energy Inc: Redefining Energy Management Through AI-Powered Energy Forecasting 52:21

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Host Sean Grady interviews Dr. Surinder Singh, CEO and co-founder of Relyion Energy Inc. Dr. Singh explains how his company is reshaping energy management through AI-driven forecasting, energy management systems (EMS), and battery management systems (BMS). He shares the story behind Relyion's technology, how it extends battery life up to 20 years, …

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Reimagining Heritage Through Innovation: A Conversation with Stuart Hogue, Lands' End Senior Vice President, US Consumer 21:50

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In this insightful summer bonus episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, we welcome Stuart Hogue, Lands' End, Senior Vice President, US Consumer, for a fast-paced conversation recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City. Stuart brings a wealth of brand experience—spanning time at Nike and a passion for brand strategy shaped by n…

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Step-by-Step: The State of AI Filmmaking Workflows 26:41

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Joey and Addy break down different workflow of creating AI-generated films, exploring which tools to use at each stage and how to maintain consistency. They examine text-to-image creation, character development techniques, and how video-to-video models are shifting the entire approach. Plus, practical tips on using Runway References, ChatGPT, Flux …

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Draper James CEO Jeannie Yoo on What's Next for the Celebrity Inspired Brand 21:37

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In this special summer episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, we welcome Jeannie Yoo, CEO of Draper James, for a wide-ranging conversation on the brand's growth trajectory, the power of celebrity in retail, and the rise of human-centric retail experiences. Jeannie brings two decades of f…

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ComfyUI Explained: How AI Image Generation Actually Works (Step-by-Step) 40:01

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Curious how AI actually turns text into images? In this episode, Addy and Joey break down the inner workings of AI image generation and explore ComfyUI. We'll explain the core concepts of latent space, diffusion models, and how noise becomes a recognizable image. From basic text-to-image workflows to advanced techniques with LoRAs and image-to-imag…

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Implementing safe drinking water policy for PFAS & Lead Pipes - Alan Roberson, Director of the ASDWA 59:40

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In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast, host Sean Grady talks with Alan Roberson, Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA). Roberson shares insights from over 34 years in water policy, including how ASDWA supports state drinking water agencies, challenges of PFAS regulation, and the i…

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Leading Social Commerce into the Future with Walmart VP Sarah Henry 16:33

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In this insightful episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, Sarah Henry, Vice President, Head of Content, Influencer & Commerce at Walmart, discusses how one of the world's largest retailers is at the forefront of digital innovation. Sarah shares her journey from classical pianist to market…

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This Week in AI: Moonvalley's Marey, Luma AI's LA Lab, Veo 3 Adds Image to Video, and more! 31:27

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Moonvalley's Marey AI model officially launches with pro-level features for filmmakers, while Luma AI opens a physical space in Hollywood. This week on Denoised, Addy and Joey break down the latest AI tools reshaping media production, including Veo 3's image-to-video capability, Perplexity's agentic browser Comet, and an array of new video generati…

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We Talked to the Producer Behind Natasha Lyonne’s AI Movie 28:19

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Natasha Lyonne is making a $70 million sci-fi epic called "Uncanny Valley" for just $10 million with the help of AI - and it's about to change everything. In this interview, Moonvalley and Asteria co-founder Bryn Mooser reveals why every future movie will have its own custom AI model, how the next Hollywood breakthrough will be financial not creati…

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Inside Moonvalley’s Marey: Building AI Tools Hollywood Filmmakers Actually Want 24:11

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Bryn Mooser, founder of Asteria and Moonvalley, joins Denoised to discuss Moonvalley's new 'ethical' AI model Marey, adapting current tools for Hollywood, and why studio-quality filmmaking could soon be within reach for indie creators. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not nece…

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Retail Legend Ken Pilot Breaks Down Tariff Math, Retail Tech & Brand Survival 37:04

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In the first of our 8-part summer series produced in partnership with CommerceNext, our guest is Ken Pilot—retail executive, tech investor, and host of The Retail Pilot: Leaders & Legends podcast. Ken's legendary career spans decades and includes pivotal roles such as President of Gap Global, Factory Stores at Ralph Lauren, and leadership positions…

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This Week in AI: 11 Tools Transforming Media Production 47:36

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The latest AI tools are transforming content creation at breakneck speed, but which ones actually matter for filmmakers? Join Addy and Joey as they dissect 11 cutting-edge AI developments, from Claude's AI-powered app builder, to Adobe's voice-driven sound effects generator. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the per…

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Ep. 26 | AI, Ambition & the Partnership Between Belfius, Mistral and Alan 1:02:37

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In this episode of Flux, we sit down with Jonathan Neubourg, Chief Digital, Data & AI Officer at Belfius, to explore how one of Belgium’s largest banks is reimagining the future of finance through bold digital strategy, human-centered design, and smart AI partnerships. From his unexpected journey—from technical college to the C-suite—to forging col…

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iPhone Cameras in F1, MrBeast's AI Controversy, and Meta's AI Ad Creator 32:29

3M ago32:29

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In this episode, hosts Joey and Addy discuss this innovative camera solution for F1 the movie, examine the backlash against MrBeast's AI thumbnail generator tool, and analyze Meta's new AI advertising platform that has creative agencies concerned about their future. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal vie…

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PFAS Regulation in Flux: Legal Insights from Environmental Attorney Phil Comella 1:03:47

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Veteran environmental attorney Phil Comella joins host Sean Grady on the Environmental Transformation Podcast to break down the EPA’s proposed rollback of PFAS drinking water regulations. With over 40 years of experience, Comella offers expert legal insight on how the delayed compliance deadlines, potential MCL reductions, and CERCLA implications c…

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Vuori CEO & Founder Joe Kudla Live on Stage: Scaling a Global Brand with Product, Purpose & Community 40:31

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In this Season 10 finale of The Remarkable Retail Podcast, Steve interviews Vuori CEO & Founder Joe Kudla live on-stage during the closing keynote of the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York. Steve and Michael also are on-stage for a session gleaning the top retail trends of the year so far and set the stage for what's most important to focus on th…

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Adobe's New Camera App, Jurassic World Shoots on Film, and AWE 34:50

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Adobe launches Indigo, a new computational photography app, Jurassic World shoots on Kodak film, and Joey shares his hands-on experience with Snapchat Spectacles and more at AWE. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respectiv…

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Future-Proofing Retail: Mark Irvin Best Buy's EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer on Agility, AI & Delivering for Customers 46:41

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In the latest episode of Remarkable Retail, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis return with a their hot takes on the week's top retail headlines. The duo begins with a macroeconomic update, including political gridlock in the U.S. over the "Big Beautiful Bill," the Fed's inflation outlook, and uncertainty surrounding consumer spending. They then break…

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Midjourney, ByteDance, and Hailuo’s New Video Models [This Week in AI] 41:53

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The AI video generation race heats up with Midjourney's new V1 video model despite their ongoing IP lawsuit with Disney and Universal. In this episode, Joey and Addy break down the latest developments in AI creative technology, including Topaz's new Astra cloud-based upscaler, FLUX's Kontext model, and impressive new video models from China includi…

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How AI Transformed My Job Hunt: Addy's Job Search Story 44:52

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Addy opens up about navigating unemployment after being laid off. In this episode, Addy shares how he leveraged AI tools like ChatGPT for interview prep, research, and ultimately landing a new role. ############# The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or position…