Best Hook And Bridge Podcasts (2025)

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Therapy of Music: Horizon Point Interview 1:16:41

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Send in your music story! This week we sit down with this incredible up and coming Ska band with just the right amount of Pop-Punk influence! We discuss some real deep mental health awareness and how important it is to have these elements within the writing. After that hang out with us as we dive into videogame talk! Check out our Youtube and Insta…

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Daryl Dixon S3 E2: Love, Loyalty & La Ofrenda 41:10

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Rick’s brother in Spain!? We dive into this mind-blowing theory 👀 as Diana and Renee break down Daryl Dixon Season 3, Episode 2, “La Ofrenda.” From tense standoffs with bandoleros to tender young love and twisted customs, the Spanish town bursts with color, passion, and community. Carol’s bold moves spark deeper conversations about loyalty, surviva…

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#519: Data Science Cloud Lessons at Scale 1:02:56

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Today on Talk Python: What really happens when your data work outgrows your laptop. Matthew Rocklin, creator of Dask and cofounder of Coiled, and Nat Tabris a staff software engineer at Coiled join me to unpack the messy truth of cloud-scale Python. During the episode we actually spin up a 1,000 core cluster from a notebook, twice! We also discuss …

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The 19th-Century Melbourne-born Idea That Could Heal America’s Politics 37:50

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Welcome to Season Two of Presidency Upending! In this first episode, Clare and Zim dive into the complexities of American politics with Professor Edward. B Foley of Ohio State University, who is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top experts on election law. During his visit to Melbourne, Foley delivered a lecture on Australia’s Edward Nanson, …

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Daryl Dixon S3 Premiere Breakdown | Hope, Hot Dogs & Heartstrings 47:05

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Daryl Dixon is back! In the Season 3 premiere, Diana and Renee dive into hope, hot dogs, and heartstrings. From boat rides and stormy waters to Daryl and Carol’s unshakable bond, we break down the biggest moments, emotional themes, and surprising symbols. Along the way, we touch on the haunting English landscapes and the first glimpses of Spain. Pl…

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Ryan Cabrera: The Joys of Fatherhood 48:33

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Send in your music story! This week Host Harley had the awesome privilege to sit down again with the one and only Ryan Cabrera. They discuss what its like as new fathers, Ryan's intense tour schedule, and the new updated release of "On the Way Down" in collaboration with Like Ghosts! A truly wholesome interview followed by an exciting music guessin…

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Daryl Dixon Season 3 Trailer Talk: Reactions & Carol/Daryl Partnership 36:44

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We’re getting ready for Daryl Dixon Season 3 and the trailer has us buzzing! From Carol’s journey and what she’s searching for, to Daryl back on his motorcycle, to the evolution of their partnership and the mystery of a deserted London. Diana and Renee dive into Carol’s needs and potential romantic storyline, Daryl’s cowboy energy, and their evolvi…

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Abstraction Is When I Design Giant Death Creatures and Attraction Is When I Do It for You by Claire Jia-Wen (audio) 36:15

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This episode features "Abstraction Is When I Design Giant Death Creatures and Attraction Is When I Do It for You" written by Claire Jia-Wen. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/jia-wen_09_25 Support us on Patreon at ht…

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Top 10 Non Instrumental Videogame Soundtracks 1:19:35

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Send in your music story! This week we are nerding out with an hour of videogame talk! We discuss our videogame history and some of our favorites and then we breakdown the Top 10 Videogame Soundtracks that are REAL songs not instrumentals. This list was our new producer Chris's first list and it was a great one with very specific criteria! You wont…

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Vwooom! by Uchechukwu Nwaka (audio) 11:10

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This episode features "Vwooom!" written by Uchechukwu Nwaka. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/nwaka_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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A Dream of Twin Sunsets by Ryan Cole (audio) 31:34

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This episode features "A Dream of Twin Sunsets" written by Ryan Cole. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/cole_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Heart of Thunder by Raahem Alvi (audio) 53:09

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This episode features "Heart of Thunder" written by Raahem Alvi. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/alvi_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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#518: Celebrating Django's 20th Birthday With Its Creators 1:08:13

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Twenty years after a scrappy newsroom team hacked together a framework to ship stories fast, Django remains the Python web framework that ships real apps, responsibly. In this anniversary roundtable with its creators and long-time stewards: Simon Willison, Adrian Holovaty, Will Vincent, Jeff Triplett, and Thibaud Colas, we trace the path from the L…

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Sea of Fertility by Bella Han (audio) 1:47:26

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This episode features "Sea of Fertility" written and translated by by Bella Han. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/han_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Memories Are Only Valuable if They Can Be Lost by Ai Jiang (audio) 33:02

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This episode features "Memories Are Only Valuable if They Can Be Lost" written by Ai Jiang. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/jiang_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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90s Kids Shit: Like Ghosts Interview 1:13:14

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Send in your music story! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with the incredible band Like Ghosts to discuss their lengthy career in the Pop-Punk genre! From covers that drop panties to Originals that get you hyped we talk it all! As children of the 90s we also dive into some of our favorite childhood memories! Check out our Youtube an…

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Sleeper by R.T. Ester (audio) 30:46

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This episode features "Sleeper" written by R.T. Ester. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/ester_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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And The Planet Loved Him by L Chan (audio) 22:07

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This episode features "And The Planet Loved Him" written by L Chan. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/chan_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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#517: Agentic Al Programming with Python 1:17:01

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Agentic AI programming is what happens when coding assistants stop acting like autocomplete and start collaborating on real work. In this episode, we cut through the hype and incentives to define “agentic,” then get hands-on with how tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and LangChain actually behave inside an established codebase. Our guest, Matt Makai,…

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#516: Accelerating Python Data Science at NVIDIA 1:05:42

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Python’s data stack is getting a serious GPU turbo boost. In this episode, Ben Zaitlen from NVIDIA joins us to unpack RAPIDS, the open source toolkit that lets pandas, scikit-learn, Spark, Polars, and even NetworkX execute on GPUs. We trace the project’s origin and why NVIDIA built it in the open, then dig into the pieces that matter in practice: c…

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Dan Whitesides of The Used: Celebrating 25 years! 1:02:04

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Send in your music story! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with a true legend in the industry! Dan Whitesides of the Used joins the show to discuss his incredible career from the beginning to now celebrating 25 years of the Used. We discuss the potential new album that the band will be working on as well as the current tour! After th…

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The Story of Rush - Nikkiesha McLeod 1:00:23

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Send in your music story! This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with new up and coming artist Nikkiesha McLeod to discuss their new song Rush. Their story is one filled with intrigue art and pain learn with us from this Trinidad native artist and be sure to check out Rush available now wherever you listen to music! Check out our Youtube and…

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#515: Durable Python Execution with Temporal 1:10:54

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What if your code was crash-proof? That's the value prop for a framework called Temporal. Temporal is a durable execution platform that enables developers to build scalable applications without sacrificing productivity or reliability. The Temporal server executes units of application logic called Workflows in a resilient manner that automatically h…

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Summer Watchlist: Sandman S2, Jurassic Reboot, Happy Gilmore 2 & More 16:35

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In this episode of Screens in Focus, hosts Diana and Sam share their summer watchlist, from cult comedies to buzzy sequels and dark fantasy hits. Sam kicks things off with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Train Wreck, Shiny Happy People, South Park, and Stick. Diana jumps in with The Sandman Season 2, Building the Band, The Summer I Turned Pretty…

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The Art side of Music: Chavar Dontae 1:03:48

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Send in your music story! Interview with Chavar Dontae – The Art of Standing Out In this episode of The Hook and Bridge Podcast, host Harley sits down with genre-bending artist Chavar Dontae to talk all things music, creativity, and identity. Known for his bold sound and visual storytelling, Chavar opens up about the artistic process behind his lat…

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A Shaky Bridge by Marissa Lingen (audio) 19:47

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This episode features "A Shaky Bridge" written by Marissa Lingen. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/lingen_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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28 Days, 28 Weeks… and a Glimpse at 28 Years Later 45:15

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Deep Dive into the '28' Franchise: Examining the Rage-infected Universe. In this episode of Screens in Focus, hosts Diana and Sam delve into the 28 franchise, covering 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, and teasing 28 Years Later. They explore their personal connections to the genre, character arcs, unforgettable moments, and the emotional impact of ea…

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Hunter Harvester by Bam Bruin (audio) 23:33

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This episode features "Hunter Harvester" written by Bam Bruin. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/bruin_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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A Land Called Folly by Amal Singh (audio) 24:17

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This episode features "A Land Called Folly" written by Amal Singh. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/singh_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Bits and Pieces on This Floor by Eric Del Carlo (audio) 26:56

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This episode features "Bits and Pieces on This Floor" written by Eric Del Carlo. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/delcarlo_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Serpent Carriers by K.A. Teryna (audio) 1:34:11

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This episode features "Serpent Carriers" written by K.A. Teryna and read by Alex Shvartsman. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/teryna_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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The Top 10 Ozzy/Black Sabbath Songs 1:14:38

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Send in your music story! This week we discuss the top ten Ozzy/Black Sabbath songs. We lost a music legend and this is our way to show respect to the late great Ozzy Osbourne. Before all of that we go over the DJ Pikachu experience and discuss Hulk Hogan. Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show…

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Welcome to Kearney by Gary Kloster (audio) 56:01

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This episode features "Welcome to Kearney" written by Gary Kloster. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kloster_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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The Walled Garden by Fiona Moore (audio) 40:32

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This episode features "The Walled Garden" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Summer 2025 Bingeworthy Watchlist: TV, Movies & What’s Hooking Us Now 22:58

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In this bonus episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Renee dive into their summer watchlists—with all the fun, surprises, and must-see picks for your next night in. From historical drama in The Gilded Age and the moody mystery of Smoke, to Renee’s retro gem Mildred Pierce and Diana’s gritty pick Waterfront, there’s plenty to explore. They gush abou…

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Ep. 187 - Owning What Makes You Great with Nick Nanton 51:49

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Why Clarity, Not Confidence, Is the Key to Your Next Level This week on She Talks Business, I’m joined by the extraordinary Nick Nanton—someone who’s built a career on doing work that only he can do. Nick is a 22-time Emmy Award–winning director and producer who has created more than 60 documentaries and worked with some of the most iconic names in…

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Introducing The Other Guy Chris! 1:08:53

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Send in your music story! This week we have a very special episode where we introduce our new producer Chris. We chat for a bit and get to know Chris better and talk a little music. Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version h…

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The Bear Season 4: Clocks, Clarity & Carmy’s Countdown 54:37

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Diana and Renee dive deep into The Bear Season 4, unpacking the relentless ticking clock that hangs over the kitchen and the lives of these characters. They explore the confrontations that spark raw emotion and growth, from Carmy and Sydney’s powerful exchange to Richie and Carmy’s painful-but-healing moment, plus Donna and Carmy’s surprising, touc…

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#514: Python Language Summit 2025 1:13:00

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Every year the core developers of Python convene in person to focus on high priority topics for CPython and beyond. This year they met at PyCon US 2025. Those meetings are closed door to keep focused and productive. But we're lucky that Seth Michael Larson was in attendance and wrote up each topic presented and the reactions and feedback to each. W…

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#513: Stories from Python History 1:08:36

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Why do people listen to this podcast? Sure, they're looking for technical explorations of new libraries and ideas. But often it's to hear the story behind them. If that speaks to you, then I have the perfect episode lined up. I have Barry Warsaw, Paul Everitt, Carol Willing, and Brett Cannon all back on the show to share stories from the history of…

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We Are Back In Business 1:41:51

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Send in your music story! This might be our longest show yet. Taylor yaps for about 40 minutes and then Harley goes over some new updates! We talk a little music and a lot of Jurassic World! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio …

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Top 10 Yacht Rock Songs / Awkward Show 46:36

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Send in your music story! This week Host Harley was on his own but a surprise guest comes in half way through the show! They break down the top 10 Yacht Rock songs according to google! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio versio…

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#512: Building a JIT Compiler for CPython 1:08:18

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Do you like to dive into the details and intricacies of how Python executes and how we can optimize it? Well, do I have an episode for you. We welcome back Brandt Bucher to give us an update on the upcoming JIT compiler for Python and why it differs from JITs for languages such as C# and Java. Episode sponsors Posit Talk Python Courses Links from t…

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Missing Helen by Tia Tashiro (audio) 37:54

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This episode features "Missing Helen" written by Tia Tashiro. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/tashiro_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Outlier by R.L. Meza (audio) 21:11

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This episode features "Outlier" written by R.L. Meza. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/meza_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?By Clarkesworld Magazine

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The Last to Survive by Rita Chang-Eppig (audio) 36:40

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This episode features "The Last to Survive" written by Rita Chang-Eppig. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/chang-eppig_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Last Lunar New Year by Derek Künsken (audio) 38:44

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This episode features "The Last Lunar New Year" written by Derek Künsken. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kunsken_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Faces of the Antipode by Matthew Marcus (audio) 1:00:12

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This episode features "Faces of the Antipode" written by Matthew Marcus. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/marcus_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Eighth Pyramid by Louis Inglis Hall (audio) 52:46

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This episode features "The Eighth Pyramid" written by Louis Inglis Hall. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/hall_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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#511: From Notebooks to Production Data Science Systems 54:15

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If you're doing data science and have mostly spent your time doing exploratory or just local development, this could be the episode for you. We are joined by Catherine Nelson to discuss techniques and tools to move your data science game from local notebooks to full-on production workflows. Episode sponsors Agntcy Sentry Error Monitoring, Code TALK…