Best Keith Townsend Podcasts (2026)

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The AI Productivity Gap with Keith Townsend 41:23

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23d ago41:23

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Corey Quinn reconnects with Keith Townsend, founder of The CTO Advisor, for a candid conversation about the massive gap between AI hype and enterprise reality. Keith shares why a biopharma company gave Microsoft Copilot a hard no, and why AI has genuinely 10x’d his personal productivity while Fortune 500 companies treat it like radioactive material…

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Ring in 2026 with Marshall Jefferson and Kevin "Mega" McFall! WE LOVE HOUSE MUSIC!! 1:24:27

14h ago1:24:27

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HAPPY 2026 VHS FAMILY!! Your Main Man Mega hosts this special 10th Anniversary Season episode with world-renowned DJ/Remixer and Producer of the House Music Anthem (Move Your Body) - Marshall Jefferson. We get biographical and learn exactly who Marshall Jefferson is. Marshall Jefferson is an American DJ and musician. He is considered a pioneer of H…

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Chris Nance - North Muskegon Mayor 24:26

24d ago24:26

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with newly elected North Muskegon Mayor Chris Nance to explore his remarkable career in public service—from international PR and White House advance work to senior roles under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger—and how those experiences shape his vision for North Muskeg…

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Lori Branch and IAMBRANDON on the Vintage House Show 57:19

22d ago57:19

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IAMBRANDON is an amazing artist whose career has exploded!! IAMBRANDON SHARES the origin story, the gaming story, the DJ story and the tougher story of obtaining thousands of followers. Listen and Follow VintageHouseShow.us Support the show www.VintageHouseShow.com Preserving and Celebrating the History of House Music…

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AI Agents, Enterprise Risk, and the Future of Recovery: Rubrik’s Vision with Dev Rishi 36:26

1M ago36:26

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In this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn sits down with Rubrik’s GM of AI, Dev Rishi, to unpack the real story behind enterprise AI adoption, the rise of agentic systems, and why most organizations are still stuck in read-only mode. Dev breaks down how Rubrik’s Agent Rewind brings safety, observability, and resilience to AI-driven act…

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Shawn Bride - Roosevelt Park Police Chief 26:49

1M ago26:49

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Roosevelt Park Police Chief Shawn Bride to explore his remarkable 30-year law enforcement career, from his early days with the City of Muskegon to leading a small but highly engaged department. Chief Bride discusses the transformative power of community policin…

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David Sabat and DJ Lori Branch on the Vintage House Show 57:12

1M ago57:12

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David Sabat has been spinning and shooting photos of Chicago's House Music scene over three decades. Learn more about his career, his love of House Music and his knowledge of the early Chicago House scene!! Don't miss the Chicago: Home of House exhibit at O'hare Airport! The Vintage House Show shares the history of house music using unique and inno…

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Renee Gavin - Emergency Manager Muskegon County 20:44

1M ago20:44

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews county Emergency Manager Renee Gavin, whose 20+ years of public safety experience—including law enforcement, EMS, and emergency planning—shape her vital leadership role in community preparedness and disaster response. Gavin explains how emergency management identif…

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From Code to Cash: How André Arko Builds Better Tools and Gets Paid for Open Source 40:42

2M ago40:42

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André Arko, CEO of Spinel Cooperative and longtime Bundler maintainer, joins Corey Quinn to introduce RV, a new Ruby tool that installs Ruby in one second instead of 10-40 minutes by using precompiled binaries. Inspired by Python's UV, RV aims to simplify Ruby dependency management without the complexity of older tools like RVM and rbenv. They talk…

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Kathy Moore - Muskegon County Public Health Director 27:39

2M ago27:39

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Kathy Moore, Muskegon County’s longtime Public Health Director and its most senior employee, joins DJ Hilson on Muskegon County Municipalities at Work to share her 35 years of experience serving in wastewater, airport operations, county administration, and public health leadership. She outlines the wide range of services delivered by the health dep…

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Cyber Resilience Beyond Prevention with Anneka Gupta 34:14

2M ago34:14

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When attackers are smart enough to hit your backups, recovery becomes your best defense. Rubrik’s Chief Product Officer, Anneka Gupta, joins host Corey Quinn to break down what true cyber resilience looks like in today’s multi-cloud world. From AI-driven recovery to surviving ransomware with your data (and reputation) intact, this episode covers wh…

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Keith Townsend - Muskegon Area Transit System 27:20

2M ago27:20

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Keith Townsend, a lifelong Muskegon resident and second-generation transit worker with the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS). Townsend shares how MATS connects residents to jobs, schools, and essential services through fixed routes, ADA-compliant vehicles, an…

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Protecting Your Music and Cultural Production w/Atty Mel Flowers and DJ Louie Green on VHS 58:16

2M ago58:16

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Join Special Guest Host Louie Green and Creative Artist Attorney Mel Flowers LIVE IN STUDIO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15TH 10PM. Melvin Flowers has been a dedicated leader and advocate for pro bono work throughout his legal career, and across varied cases and communities. Formerly Accenture’s Global Legal Lead for Strategic Initiatives as part of the Globa…

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Emily Morgenstern - Community Coordinator Muskegon Police Department 26:09

2M ago26:09

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In this episode of Muskegon County at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Emily Morgenstern, Community Coordinator for the Muskegon Police Department, to explore how community engagement is transforming local public safety. A lifelong Muskegon native, Emily shares her journey from the Chamber of Commerce to public service and explains how her role …

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Cloud Repatriation: Because Conspiracy Theories Are Cheaper with Deana Solis 40:01

3M ago40:01

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Deana Solis, 2022 FinOps Foundation Evangelist of the Year, joins Corey Quinn to discuss her winding career path from electrical engineering to healthcare IT to FinOps. She shares why certifications are "largely performative," warns that AI can turn your AWS bill into "a telephone number," and explains why NAT Gateway costs hit everyone from hobbyi…

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DJ and Artist Shaun J Wright with guest host Producer Wes Green on the Vintage House Show 59:19

2M ago59:19

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Shaun J Wright is a dancer, singer, DJ, performer and House Music LOVER! With influences from Chicago to New York to London Shaun is bringing an edge to the genre that host Louie Green describes as fearless!! From Maywood, IL to Morehouse College to performances in South America and Europe Shaun has a unique point of view on the past, present and f…

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Sarah Wilson - Treasurer, City of Muskegon 29:06

3M ago29:06

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Five Slot Machines at Once: Chris Weichel on the Future of Software Development 40:52

3M ago40:52

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On this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey welcomes back Chris Weichel, CTO of Ona (formerly Gitpod). Chris explains the rebrand and why Ona is building for a future where coding agents, not just humans, write software. They discuss what changes when agents spin up environments, why multi-agent workflows feel addictive, and how Ona is solving…

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Keith Nunnally on the Vintage House Show October 2017 w/hosts Kirk Townsend and Kevin McFall 56:49

3M ago56:49

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House Music Pioneer, Vocalist, Songwriter and Actor Keith Nunnally transitioned September 2025. Keith was LIVE in studio in 2017 and shared amazing stories about his career and his health with hosts Kevin "Mega" McFall and Kirkland Townsend. We are so blessed to be able to share these memories with the family and his fans. www.VintageHouseShow.com …

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Dawson Romanosky - Fleet Manager, City of Muskegon 27:57

3M ago27:57

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Dawson Romanosky, a lifelong Muskegon resident and automotive professional who now manages the City of Muskegon’s fleet of over 550 vehicles and pieces of equipment. From police cars and plow trucks to bulldozers and utility vehicles, Dawson oversees maintenance, r…

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From Aurora to PlanetScale: Intercom’s Database Evolution with Brian Scanlan 43:33

4M ago43:33

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Brian Scanlan, Senior Principal Engineer at Intercom, the company building Fin.ai, joins Corey Quinn on Screaming in the Cloud to discuss Intercom’s move from AWS Aurora to PlanetScale’s managed Vitess after years of scaling challenges with their Ruby on Rails monolith. He explains how 13 Aurora clusters created operational pain and why PlanetScale…

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Deborah Sweet - Community Engagement Manager 22:16

3M ago22:16

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Deborah Santiago Sweet, Community Engagement and Communications Specialist for the City of Muskegon. Deborah shares her passion for public service, rooted in a family legacy of community involvement, and highlights her unique role in building collaboration across c…

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Kevin Mega McFall hosts Artist Randall Dean and Scholar Chloe Forte LIVE in the WNUR studio 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

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House Music deserves new scholarship, unique artists and new energy! Mega hosts a unique discussion around the history and future of House Music with Randall Dean and Scholar Chloe Forte. The Vintage House Show illuminates the stories of House Music every Wednesday nite. Don't miss us on WNUR.org 89.3FM Chicago. www.VintageHouseShow.com Support the…

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Conversations at the Intersection of AI and Code with Harjot Gill 33:41

4M ago33:41

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AI is rewriting the rules of code review and CodeRabbit is leading the charge. In this featured episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Harjot Gill shares with Corey Quinn how his team built the most-installed AI app on GitHub and GitLab, nailed positive unit economics, and turned code review into a powerful guardrail for the AI era. Show Highlights (0:…

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Nick Vander Molen - Muskegon Major Case Team 27:15

4M ago27:15

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In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Detective Sergeant Nick Vander Molen of the Michigan State Police to explore his journey from Allendale native to leader of the Muskegon Major Case Team. Vander Molen shares insights into the intensive state police recruit school, his early assignments, and the collab…

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Jake Eckholm - Director of Development, City of Muskegon 42:16

4M ago42:16

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On this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews City of Muskegon Director of Development Services Jake Eckholm about how vision-driven public service is fueling local progress—linking housing as economic development, diversified job growth, and small-business support across the city’s commercial corridors. Eckho…

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DJ Lori Branch with DJ Twan on the Vintage House Show!! 45:05

4M ago45:05

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How is the landscape of House Music Changing in Chicago!! Hot DJ Twan is promoting, producing and performing his style of HOUSE MUSIC citywide and beyond. House Legend DJ Lori Branch discusses his Chicago Reader best DJ nomination and what's next for the young star!! www.VintageHouseShow.com Support the show www.VintageHouseShow.com Preserving and …

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The Transformation Trap: Why Software Modernization Is Harder Than It Looks 33:26

5M ago33:26

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In this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn talks with Jonathan Schneider, CEO of Moderne and author on Java microservices and automated code remediation. They explore why upgrading legacy systems is so hard, Schneider’s journey from Netflix to building large-scale code transformation tools like OpenRewrite, and how major companies like …

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Debbie Hillebrand - City of Whitehall Council Person 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Debbie Hillebrand, a Pennsylvania native who now runs the Lewis House Bed & Breakfast in Whitehall, shares her journey from business owner to city council member in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work. After falling in love with the community’s walkability, natural beauty, and vibrant arts scene, she decided to run for council as…

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MO MAMI WITH HAMEEDULLAH | MIYAGI RECORDS AND DJ UNIVERSITY 55:27

5M ago55:27

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LIVE AT MIYAGI RECORDS, SPOTLIGHT HOST MO MAMI TALKS WITH HAMEEDULLAH ABOUT TRAINING THE FUTURE OF HOUSE MUSIC CREATIVES. A WONDERFUL CONVERSATION WITH YOUNG ARTISTS, LABEL OWNERS AND DJS!! Hailing from Chicago, educator, beatmaker, and DJ, Hameedullah takes and blends from his disciplines to create music and experiences that are uniquely his own. …

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AI's Security Crisis: Why Your Assistant Might Betray You 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

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On this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn talks with Simon Willison, founder of Datasette and creator of LLM CLI about AI’s realities versus the hype. They dive into Simon’s “lethal trifecta” of AI security risks, his prediction of a major breach within six months, and real-world use cases of his open source tools, from investigative j…

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Tom Lohman - Mayor of Montague 28:29

5M ago28:29

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In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Tom Lohman, the four-term mayor of Montague, Michigan, to discuss the intricacies of small-town governance. Mayor Lohman shares his journey from Clay Banks Township to leading Montague, emphasizing the balance between preserving the town’s quaint, close-knit atmosphere an…

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DJ AMG with Mo Mami LIVE in the WNUR studios!! The Future of House is NOW!! 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

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Born from the echoes of Chicago’s legendary house scene, AMG is a music curator, crafting sonic journeys that transcend time, space, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of funk, the soul of disco, and the pulse of house, her sets are not just music—they are portals to a place where movement is instinct and feeling is law. With a mission to embrace and…

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Gary Nelund - Norton Shores Mayor 30:06

5M ago30:06

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund for a candid, in-depth conversation on local government leadership, community service, and the evolution of public policy. Mayor Nelund reflects on his 15+ years in office, highlighting the importance of collaboration, fiscal res…

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Amelia Isitian - Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center 29:50

5M ago29:50

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Amelia Isitian, operations supervisor at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, about her journey from earning an environmental engineering degree in Turkey to leading wastewater operations back in her hometown. Amelia highlights the center’s critical role i…

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Betting on AI: The Delusion Driving Big Tech 1:08:33

5M ago1:08:33

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In this deep-dive episode, Corey Quinn and Ed Zitron break down the complex and often murky world of AI and the tech giants fueling today’s rapid innovation. From Nvidia’s soaring valuations to OpenAI’s shaky finances and Microsoft’s high-stakes gambles, they reveal the cracks hidden beneath all the hype. They navigate the tangled web of corporate …

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DJ Craig Loftis with DJ Lori Branch!! Two Pioneers on the Vintage House Show!! 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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Craig Loftis is a house music DJ and sound engineer. A native Chicagoan, South Sider and music lover, he has been part of Chicago's house music scene since its inception and has worked with labels like Power Plant, D.J. International, Loftwerk, and Nu-Bang. Loftis attended Columbia College in Chicago, where he received a degree in Art and Entertain…

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The Ladies of SKYY headline the Chosen Few Picnic 2025 and in conversation with the Vintage House Show 47:12

6M ago47:12

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THE PODCAST IS BACK ALL SUMMER 2025!! The Ladies of SKYY are performing LIVE at the Chosen Few Festival and share their history and more with Lauren Lowery on the Vintage House Show!! Learn about the sisters and their Brooklyn influences, the best cities in which they performed, their work with Stevie Wonder, The Whispers and more legendary artists…

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Reliable Software by Default with Jeremy Edberg 35:54

6M ago35:54

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Reliable software shouldn't be an accident, but for most developers it is. Jeremy Edberg, CEO of DBOS and the guy who scaled Reddit and Netflix, joins Corey Quinn to talk about his wild idea of saving your entire app into a database so it can never really break. They chat about Jeremy's "build for three" rule, a plan for scale without going crazy, …

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See Why GenAI Workloads Are Breaking Observability with Wayne Segar 33:15

6M ago33:15

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What happens when you try to monitor something fundamentally unpredictable? In this featured guest episode, Wayne Segar from Dynatrace joins Corey Quinn to tackle the messy reality of observing AI workloads in enterprise environments. They explore why traditional monitoring breaks down with non-deterministic AI systems, how AI Centers of Excellence…

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Amy Campanelli - Director of Public Defender's Office Muskegon County 43:40

6M ago43:40

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In this in-depth episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, DJ Hilson interviews Amy Campanelli, Director of the Muskegon County Public Defender’s Office, who shares her powerful journey from leading reform efforts in Cook County to implementing holistic defense in Muskegon. Campanelli discusses her passion for treating clients as whole peo…

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Saquetta Chatman - Norton Shores Police Records Specialist 30:30

6M ago30:30

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In this heartwarming episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews longtime public servant Saquetta Chatman, whose decades of experience and unwavering dedication embody the spirit of community service. From her early days at the Muskegon County Courthouse to her current role as the front-line face of the Norton Shore…

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Sharonda Carson - Director of Community and Neighborhood Services, City of Muskegon 27:29

6M ago27:29

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In this inspiring episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, hosted by DJ Hilson, Sharonda Carson, Director of Community and Neighborhood Services for the City of Muskegon, shares her passionate journey of serving her hometown. Born and raised in Muskegon, Sharonda discusses how her department supports residents through vital programs like …

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Austin Aamodt - Emergency Response Team, Muskegon County Sheriff's Department 29:50

7M ago29:50

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Discover the real stories behind Muskegon County’s first responders and law enforcement in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work. Join us as we sit down with Lieutenant Austin Aamodt of the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department to learn about his journey into law enforcement, the specialized roles of the Emergency Response Team, and…

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Presenting at re:Invent with Matt Berk and Bowen Wang 36:34

7M ago36:34

36:34

How do you wrangle the chaos of AWS cost tools and live presentations? In this episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey Quinn is joined by AWS’s Bowen Wang and Matt Berk to break down their re:Invent talk and everything that almost went off the rails. From surprise tsunami alerts to last-minute feature changes, they explore the anxiety and art behi…

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Rebecca St. Clair - Comissioner At-Large, City of Muskegon 40:38

7M ago40:38

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In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Rebecca St. Clair, At-Large Commissioner and Vice Mayor of the City of Muskegon, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation on the vital roles local government plays in building a stronger, more connected community. Learn how Muskegon is addressing the natio…

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The Latest State of IaC with Ido Neeman 42:33

7M ago42:33

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What’s going on with Infrastructure as Code? On this episode, Corey is joined by Firefly CEO and Co-Founder Ido Neeman to discuss the findings of the State of IaC 2025 report. Throughout their chat, Corey and Ido discuss the evolution of IaC adoption in enterprises, the challenges of managing multi-cloud and multi-IaC environments, and the importan…

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Kyle Karczewski - Muskegon Parks & Recreation 28:35

7M ago28:35

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Discover how Muskegon’s Parks and Recreation Department is transforming community life in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work. Host DJ Hilson interviews Kyle Karczeswkii, Muskegon’s Parks and Rec Director, who shares his journey from Florida to Michigan and the department’s mission to create safe, engaging, and inclusive outdoor …

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Roger Squires - Whitehall Police Chief 35:05

7M ago35:05

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In this heartfelt episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with retiring Whitehall Police Chief Roger Squires to reflect on his remarkable 46-year law enforcement career. From his small-town Michigan roots to transformative leadership in Whitehall, Chief Squires shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that sh…

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Opening the Managed NAT Gateway with Malith Rajapakse 27:31

8M ago27:31

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How does one manage to simplify the complexities of the NAT Gateway? In this episode of "Screaming in the Cloud," Corey Quinn interviews Malith Rajapakse, a DevOps engineer who has recently received acclaim for his blog post discussing the Managed NAT Gateway. Where AWS lacks in its documentation, Malith is a NATural at breaking things down. He’s s…