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Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday. The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as "the sexiest job of the 21st century." A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high dem ...
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Discover what separates AI success from AI hype. In this series from MIT Sloan Management Review, AI winners share their secrets and success stories from the front lines. Explore the future of artificial intelligence with leaders from companies like YouTube, Cisco, and Hugging Face who are turning AI's potential into measurable business value.
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Sports medicine is a constantly evolving field, with hundreds of new articles published each month on the topic. This ever-growing wealth of information can make it challenging to stay updated on the newest approaches and techniques, and to know which data should actually change your practice. Join orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Catherine Logan and Dr. Ashley Bassett, as they chat about the most recent developments in sports medicine and dissect through all the noise. On each episode of The Sports ...
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Don Sheu and Brian Ray are friends with one mission: a podcast that covers interesting topics in AI. Don is a dotcom era flameout who was reborn in tech building Seattle's largest tech community; Brian is tech leader known globally as Python Engineer, Data Scientist, and AI Cloud expert. They have joined forces and are interviewing the most interesting practitioners in an emerging AI Space.
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Better Data Science and AI Technologies for Better Vine and Wine?
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45:39This month, we explore how data science and AI are transforming the wine industry—from vineyard planting and grape harvesting to customer engagement. Can advanced technologies help winemakers enhance quality, promote sustainability, and better match wines to consumers—all while preserving the essential human touch? Might these innovations be applie…
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140: Dr. Gabriella Ode and Dr. Brian Waterman: Shoulder Wars: Return of the Cuff Tear (LIVE at AOSSM)
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43:32Today’s episode is going to focus on the management of rotator cuff retears — including tips and tricks for successful revision repair and augmentation options. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Brian Waterman is a Professor of orthopedic surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Chief of Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surg…
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139: Dr. Michael Banffy and Dr. Christopher Camp: Pitch, please: Managing UCL Injuries in Throwing Athletes (LIVE at AOSSM)
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34:29Pitch, please: Managing UCL Injuries in Throwing Athletes Dr. Michael Banffy and Dr. Christopher Camp Today’s episode is going to focus on the management of UCL injuries in throwing athletes. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Michael Banffy is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Cedars-Sinai…
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Dr Ido Zamberg on The Role of AI in Modern Healthcare Delivery From Databases to Defibrillators
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52:20Welcome to another episode of Data Driven! Today, hosts Frank La Vigne and Andy Leonard, are joined by Dr. Ido Zamberg—a rare breed who’s equally comfortable rebooting servers and saving lives. Dr. Zamberg is a physician, software engineer, chief medical officer at C8 Health, and a true innovator at the intersection of medicine and technology. In t…
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Thanos Diakakis on Surviving the Software Apocalypse – AI, Agile, and Good Engineering
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58:56On this episode of Data Driven, we venture into the ever-shifting landscape of software engineering, AI-assisted coding, and the sometimes chaotic future of development teams with special guest Thanos Diacakis—no, not the Marvel villain, but a powerhouse in software leadership whose career spans scrappy startups to tech giants like Uber. Hosts Fran…
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138: Dr. Jorge Chahla and Dr. Robert Parisien: Hips Don’t Lie: How to Tackle Dysplasia (LIVE at AOSSM)
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34:29Today’s episode is going to focus on addressing hip pathology in the setting of dysplasia — soft tissue management alone or with a periacetabular osteotomy. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Jorge Chahla is an Associate Professor of orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Res…
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Dr Mike Orkin on Blackjack, Lightning, and Apophenia: The Surprising Psychology of Probability
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1:08:07On this episode of Data Driven, we’re shuffling up some probability, statistics, and a bit of Las Vegas magic with Dr. Michael Orkin—a renowned statistician, data scientist, and former advisor to casino odds makers. Hosts Andy Leonard, Frank La Vigne, and BAILeY dig into the fascinating numbers behind games of chance, uncovering why the house almos…
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137: Dr. James Voos & Dr. Alan Getgood: The ACL Glow-up: LET vs. ALL (LIVE at AOSSM)
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39:57Today’s episode is going to focus on lateral augmentation procedures to supplement ACL reconstruction, including lateral extraarticular tenodesis versus anterolateral ligament reconstruction. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Alan Getgood is the Chief of Surgery at Aspetar and Adjunct Professor of orthopedic surgery at the Universi…
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136: Dr. John Kelly and Dr. Matt Fury: Bankart Like Beckham: Mastering Instability Surgery (LIVE at AOSSM)
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39:59Today’s episode is going to focus on surgical management of primary and recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability in athletes. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. John Kelly is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Shoulder Sports Medicine at UPenn Ortho. He is Co-director of the Sports…
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From Cold War to Code Wars: Unpacking America’s Bold AI Strategy
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1:05:29Welcome to another episode of Data Driven, where we delve deep into the crossroads of data, technology, and the ever-shifting world of geopolitics. In this packed episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey are joined by Christopher Nuland, AI technical marketing manager at Red Hat, for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion on the newly released Americ…
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Food for Thought: What Does the Data Say About Food Dye Safety?
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25:49This month, we’re taking a closer look at what’s on your dinner plate. From brightly colored cereals to shelf-stable snacks, food dyes, preservatives, and ultra-processed foods are found everywhere. But are they safe? Are they necessary—or could they actually be harmful? In this episode, we speak with leading experts in food science and public heal…
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135: Dr. Mininder Kocher & Dr. Lauren Redler: Guardians of the Growth Plate: Physeal-sparing Knee Surgery (LIVE at AOSSM 2025)
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37:03Today’s episode is going to focus on ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients – including various growth plate sparing ACL reconstruction techniques, MPFL reconstruction considerations and clinical outcomes. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Mininder Kocher is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical Scho…
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Dr Alan Bekker on Multimodal Avatars, Education, and Authentic Digital Connections
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57:09In today’s conversation, hosts BAILeY and Frank La Vigne sit down with Dr. Alan Becker, co-founder and CEO of E Self AI and former co-founder of Voca AI, which was acquired by Snap in 2020. Dr. Becker brings a powerhouse combination of academic expertise and entrepreneurial experience, with a PhD in machine learning and AI and research spanning voi…
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134: Dr. Dean Taylor & Dr. Kathy Coyner: Fractured Focus: Burnout in Orthopedic Surgery (LIVE at AOSSM 2025)
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31:03Today’s episode is going to focus on mental performance and burnout — specifically: What is burnout? What are some risk factors for burnout? And how do we prevent and treat burnout in orthopedic surgeons? We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Kathy Coyner is an Associate Professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Connecticut …
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Christopher Nuland on Stacking Servers & Superintelligence: Hype and Reality Behind AI 2027
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43:50Welcome to another episode of Data Driven—the podcast where we explore the future of technology, one neural network at a time. In this episode, your hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey are joined by Christopher Newland, Principal AI Technical Marketing Manager at Red Hat, globetrotter, and resident connoisseur of computer flea markets. Together, they e…
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Today’s episode is a bonus drop from our friends over at the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast. We'll be back on September 16 with new episodes of Me, Myself, and AI. Chris Miller is professor of international history at Tufts University. He joins the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast to share insights from his recent book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's …
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The Deep Trouble of Deepfake: What Can or Should We Do?
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48:11Once the stuff of science fiction, deepfake technology has rapidly become one of the most powerful—and consequential—applications of generative AI, blurring the line between reality and illusion and reshaping how we trust what we see and hear online. This month we delve into this phenomenon with Professor Hany Farid, a pioneer in digital forensics,…
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Amir Berman on Making Construction Smarter with AI and Analytics
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1:01:05In this episode, host Frank La Vigne is joined by Amir Berman, VP of Industry Transformation at Buildots, to explore how AI, computer vision, and cutting-edge analytics are revolutionizing the construction industry. Forget everything you thought you knew about dusty blueprints and endless delays—Amir shares how technology is helping build smarter, …
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Training AI to Detect Disease: Stand Up To Cancer’s Julian Adams
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30:40Julian Adams tried but didn’t succeed at retirement after a productive career as a medical chemist with several U.S. Food and Drug Association approvals of cancer-related treatments, including cell therapy for bone marrow transplantation. Soon after, his participation in a Stand Up ToCancer advisory group led to his appointment as the nonprofit’s p…
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133: ACLR Outcomes: Factors Associated with RTP and Re-Injury
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14:35Today’s episode is kind of an Overtime / Ask The Sports Docs crossover. One of the PTs that Ashley works closely with asked her why some patients do well after ACL surgery and some don’t fare as well, despite the surgery being identical in terms of technique, graft choice, post-op protocol etc. An article was just published in AJSM this month looki…
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Welcome to Overtime with the Sports Docs! On each of these mini episodes, we chat about a new article or new surgical technique in the field of sports medicine. We’ll give you our quick take on the most recent data and how this data will be impacting our practice. Today, we’re talking about posterior cruciate ligament injuries – specifically, surgi…
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What Are Tariffs and How Do They Impact Us? Another Conversation with Andrew Lo
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40:11This month, we welcome back one of our most popular guests—MIT Professor Andrew Lo—for an insightful exploration into the complexities of tariffs. In this episode, we break down what tariffs are, how they work, and their far-reaching economic and political impacts. Our conversation delves into the challenges of predicting tariff outcomes, the need …
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131: ATSD: “Should I Have PRP for My Partial Rotator Cuff Tear?"
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10:03We get lots of questions from our patients and our listeners each week. And they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses, with some literature to back it up. Before we jump into our discussion today, we want to quickly update you o…
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Delivering More Connected Care Through AI: CVS Health's Josh Weiner
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27:22Josh Weiner, senior vice president of consumer engagement and analytics at CVS Health, is passionate about making health care more personalized, connected, preventative, and accessible. On today’s episode, Josh joins Sam and Shervin to explain how the integrated health care company is structured and how it is using AI to achieve those goals. Read t…
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The AI Driven Leader: Rethinking Strategy, Decision Making, and Personal Growth
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57:45Welcome to the season nine premiere of Data Driven, where we kick things off with a thought-provoking deep dive into the world of AI-powered leadership. In this episode, hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy Leonard, and BAILeY are joined by Geoff Woods, bestselling author of "The AI Driven Leader." Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is quickl…
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*Special Announcement* From 386 Computers to AI Leadership: Our Season Nine Kickoff
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0:30Andy and I are kicking off Season Nine of Data Driven with a bang: an insightful interview with Jeff Woods, author of “The AI Driven Leader.” Andy, Bailey, and I are thrilled to bring you brand-new conversations, deep dives, and data stories all season long. Stay tuned for the official release, and as always, thank you for being part of our data-dr…
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130: Ask The Sports Docs: “Should I have surgery for my SLAP tear?”
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11:31We get lots of questions from our patients and our listeners each week. And they’re great questions, so rather than responding individually we thought we’d do these mini episodes where highlight some of the best questions and our responses, with some literature to back it up. Before we jump into our discussion today, we want to quickly update you o…
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Building Better Answers With AI Agents: SAP’s Walter Sun
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33:53The suggestions and support offered by AI are helpful only if they’re relevant. On today’s episode, Walter Sun, senior vice president and global head of artificial intelligence at SAP, joins Sam and Shervin to share how his organization is helping employees get smarter about artificial intelligence through the company’s AI Days. Additionally, Walte…
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129: (Reboot): Mastering the MPFL with Dr. Miho Tanaka and Dr. Beth Shubin Stein (LIVE at AOSSM 2024)
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41:11Today’s episode is going to focus on management of patellar instability – including nonsurgical treatment, MPFL reconstruction techniques and the addition of other procedures including trochleoplasty and osteotomies. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Miho Tanaka is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the…
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128: (Reboot): Dr. Matt Provencher and Dr. Armando Vidal on Strategies for Multi-ligamentous Knee Surgery (LIVE at AOSSM 2024)
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35:39Today’s episode is going to focus on the workup of a patient with a suspected multiligamentous knee injury as well as a surgical approach that follows – including acute versus delayed surgery, repair versus reconstruction, surgical technique and order of operations in the OR. We are joined today by two outstanding guests! Dr. Matt Provencher is an …
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Upcycling and Upskilling With AI: Goodwill's Steve Preston
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25:37Many of us know Goodwill Industries International as a retailer that accepts and resells donated goods. What the average consumer may not know is that the nonprofit takes in over 5 billion pounds of goods each year — and not all of it can be resold. For those unwanted or unviable items, the organization can either look into recycling or upcycling, …
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127: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
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9:44Our last poster is titled Outcomes and Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability in Contact versus Non-contact Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. We’ve spoken a lot about the surgical treatment for anterior shoulder instability on this podcast – most recently with Dr. Brian Lau. That is ep…
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Getting Refreshing Advice: Sound Data for Sounder Sleep?
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30:19This month we explore sleep, which is at the center of some of the most exciting developments in data science and health research. Joining us is Dr. Rebecca Robbins, sleep expert and co-author of Sleep for Success!, whose work explores how we can unlock better sleep and healthier lives. From wearable tech and machine learning to behavioral changes,…
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Jacob Leverich on Efficiency, Elegance, and the Joy of Not Grepping log files at 2AM
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58:10This week, Frank sat down with Dr. Jacob Leverich—Stanford PhD, cofounder of Observe, and a veteran of the Google MapReduce team and Splunk. Jacob’s journey, from tinkering with video game code as a kid, to innovating at the cutting edge of distributed systems and energy efficiency, is as inspiring as it is informative. Key Takeaways Early Tech Roo…
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126: AAOS Annual Meeting Updates: Sleep & Orthopaedic Surgeons
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10:19Our next poster is titled Sleep in Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Prospective Longitudinal Study of the Effect of Home Call on Orthopedic Attending and Resident Sleep. Recurrent episodes of partial sleep deprivation resulting from call schedules are commonly seen in physicians. This has been shown to cause decreased mental effectiveness while at work, whi…
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