Best Lineup Logic Podcasts (2025)

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Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI? 36:32

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6d ago36:32

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Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up. Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.

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Are baby showers great? Does nothing beat winter in Alberta? 33:56

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We’re ready to rattle some nerves with a battle on baby showers, then, we’ve got an un-brr-lievably funny debate on Albertan winter. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Dakota Ray Hebert, Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada.

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Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight? 34:21

13h ago34:21

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We’re deciding if it’s better to plan ahead or play it by ear, and if we should all get on board with small airports. Featuring: Nour Hadidi, Graham Chittenden, Shawn Hogan, and James Mullinger.

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Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours? 36:06

15d ago36:06

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We’re deciding if high school friendships are forever, then, it’s no time to be a fencesitter when we debate whether a nosy neighbour beats a noisy neighbour. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.

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Should pickup trucks rule the road? Is the customer always right? 37:01

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We’re revving up the humour when we decide if pickup trucks are the best kind of vehicle. Then, we’re making the call on whether the customer is always correct. Featuring: Katie Ellen-Humphries, Dan Taylor, Yumi Nagashima and Faris Hytiaa.

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DAM NY 2025 Conference Recap 45:36

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The AVP team just got back from Henry Stewart DAM NY 2025, and we’re unpacking it all — live, unfiltered, and together. Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, John Horodyski, Pamela Vizner, Jason Ulsh, and Brian Courtney for a roundtable recap of the biggest themes, surprises, and hot takes from this year’s conference. From AI hype vs. r…

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Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship? 32:29

1M ago32:29

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It's full stream ahead when we pit podcasts against music. Then, we go to town on whether date nights should be crucial to every couple. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Myles Anderson, Kyle Brownrigg, and Kate Davis. We value your input. Fill out our listener questionnaire here!

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DAM Deep Dive: Orange Logic 1:34:17

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In this episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you behind the scenes with Orange Logic, a long-standing player in the DAM space that has experienced remarkable growth over the past several years. Joining Chris are Misti Vogt (Chief of Staff & Head of Customer Success), Jim Cavedo (Vice President of Solutions), and Brad …

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Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's? 39:38

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We’ve got a stone cold debate on whether curling should be Canada’s national sport. Then, who dishes out a better Thanksgiving, Canadians or Americans? Featuring: John Cullen, Elvira Kurt, Clifton Cremo, and Nathan Macintosh. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

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Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool? 37:36

1M ago37:36

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We’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone, and whether Victoria, BC has the cool factor. Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

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DAM Deep Dive: Frontify 1:34:20

2M ago1:34:20

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In this inaugural episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you behind the scenes with Frontify. Joining Chris are Roger Dudler, Founder and CEO of Frontify, and Thomas Meichtry, Director of U.S. Sales, who share their unique perspectives on the company’s origins, culture, customer successes, and vision for the future of D…

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Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter? 35:02

2M ago35:02

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We have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces, then, we get down to business when we discuss dress codes at work. Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

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Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license? 34:40

2M ago34:40

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We’re deciding if Bluetooth just makes you blue, and if everyone should be driven to get a driver’s license. Featuring: Arthur Simeon, Matt Falk, Jackie Pirico, and Derek Edwards.

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Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it? 34:36

2M ago34:36

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We’re deciding if it makes sense to say “I do” all over again, and whether we should give living in the North the cold shoulder. Featuring: Charlie Demers, Erica Sigurdson, Gavin Clarkson, and Quincy Thomas.

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Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning? 35:38

2M ago35:38

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It’s the premiere of our 20th season! So we’re asking: Is 20 years a long time? Then, what’s in a name? We’re deciding if these signifiers need significance. Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

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20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special! 35:21

3M ago35:21

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For the start of our 20th season, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes interview with our host Steve Patterson and Richard Side, creator of The Debaters! We'll be bringing you some of our most unforgettable debates, hearing from your favourite comedians, and getting the facts behind the funny!

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Is moving for love a good idea? And is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one? 37:38

4M ago37:38

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We’re bringing you a moving debate on whether it’s always great to move for love, and hammering it home when a jack of all trades takes on a master of one. Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Paul Myrehaug, Chad Anderson, and Graham Chittenden.

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Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason? 35:59

4M ago35:59

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It’s all about true patriot love when we ask if Canada’s national anthem is at the top, and a fateful debate questions whether everything happens for a reason. Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi.

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Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun? 37:04

5M ago37:04

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Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat! Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

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Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter? 35:16

6M ago35:16

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We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.

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Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever? 38:15

6M ago38:15

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We decide if wearing denim is a dream and whether ordering delivery is a breeze. Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.

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Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you? 35:21

6M ago35:21

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We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.

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Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution? 37:42

6M ago37:42

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When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending? Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

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Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in? 37:06

6M ago37:06

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It’s a homerun when we talk about a day at the baseball stadium, and whether commuting in Toronto is enough to drive you up the wall. Featuring: Patrick Dussault, Simon Rakoff, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and Don Kelly.

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Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting? 35:10

7M ago35:10

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Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win? Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham Chittenden, and Leonard Chan.

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Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal? 36:33

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We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy. Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.

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Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario? 34:24

8M ago34:24

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Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be! Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.

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Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state? 27:46

8M ago27:46

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In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.

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Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer? 35:46

8M ago35:46

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Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right? Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.

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Ask Me Anything: Governance 56:03

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This episode of the DAM Right Podcast features an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on DAM governance with industry experts Kara Van Malssen and John Horodyski from AVP. The discussion covers the fundamental principles, challenges, and best practices for implementing and maintaining effective governance in Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems. Guest …

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Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule? 27:35

9M ago27:35

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We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about. Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright. (Originally recorded in September 2017)

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Should we all do pottery? And love lineups? 34:36

9M ago34:36

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It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this social practice. Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

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DAM 2025 Forecast 59:54

9M ago59:54

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In this episode host Chris Lacinak joins Misti Vogt and Brian McLaughlin from Orange Logic to offer a 2025 DAM Forecast. They explore key trends shaping the future of Digital Asset Management (DAM), including connected DAM, adaptive DAM, and autonomous DAM with some veers into sustainability, content authenticity, user adoption and more. The episod…

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Are virtual meetings superior to in-person meetings? Should everyone volunteer? 33:03

9M ago33:03

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We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.

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Are children smarter than their parents? Does nothing beat a talent show? 35:12

9M ago35:12

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It’s a battle of the brains when we discuss whether kids are smarter than their parents, then, we’ve got the X-Factor with a debate on talent shows. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Syd Bosel, Sean Lecomber, and Sterling Scott.

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Do breakup songs rule? Should everyone visit Hard Rock establishments? 35:32

10M ago35:32

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We’re deciding if breakup songs are helpful or heartbreaking, then, we hit the jackpot when we debate whether Hard Rock establishments really rock. Featuring: Anesti Danelis, Jan Caruana, Elvira Kurt, and Kyle Brownrigg.

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Are Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? Should we indulge conspiracy theories? 35:14

10M ago35:14

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We’re chipping away at Canadian-made snack Hawkins Cheezies, then, we’ve got some illuminati-ing takes on conspiracy theories. Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Sean Cullen, Nathan Macintosh, and Chris Locke.

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Should we all eat plant-based meat? And learn to scuba dive? 27:35

10M ago27:35

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In a meaty episode from Season 14, we’re airing some beef with a debate on fake meat. Then, we’re taking the plunge and taking on scuba diving. Featuring: Elvira Kurt, Hunter Collins, Rob Bebenek, and Dave Hemstad.

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Is left superior to right? Are Christmas markets a holiday must? 35:22

12M ago35:22

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We’ve got a divergent debate on left versus right, then, we’re turning the yule-tide when we talk Christmas markets. Featuring: David Pryde, Derek Seguin, Kate Davis, and Ron Sparks.

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The Operational Model for DAM Success 35:47

1y ago35:47

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, Managing Director at AVP to talk about the Operational Model for DAM Success that she created. The Operational Model comes out of what Kara has learned in almost 2 decades of helping organizations design, build, and scale DAM operations. Guest Bio: Driven by a passion for helping organizations build…

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5 Warning Signs Your DAM Project is at Risk 19:27

1y ago19:27

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Host Chris Lacinak is on his own in this episode, sharing 5 warning signs that your DAM project is at risk. This is based on 18 years of talking with and working with hundreds of organizations on DAM projects. Avoid these 5 warnings and you'll be off to a much better start! Resources mentioned in this episode: DAM Operational Model - https://damopm…

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Selecting the Perfect DAM for Your Organization 56:34

1+ y ago56:34

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Amy Rudersdorf, Director of Consulting Operations at AVP to talk about resources that she recently published focused on helping organizations select the right DAM, MAM, PIM, digital preservation solution, etc. for them. Amy has put almost a decade of expertise and experience performing and refining these projects at …

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Wasabi AiR and the Future of Object Storage with Aaron Edell 1:29:35

1+ y ago1:29:35

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Aaron Edell, SVP of AI at Wasabi to talk about the recently launched Wasabi AiR, AI, object storage, and more. Wasabi AiR is an innovative and strategic development in the DAMosphere that aims to change business as usual and push boundaries with what Aaron describes as redefining object storage. This is a fascinating…

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Manage your DAM Expectations 10:23

1+ y ago10:23

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We're trying a couple of new things this episode. First, this episode will be around 10 minutes instead of 60 - 90 minutes. Let us know what you think about that at [email protected]. Second, after the intro from host, Chris Lacinak, the interviewer for this episode is Kerri Willette. Since doing this interview, Kerri has moved on to do wonderf…

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AMPlify your digital assets with Jon Dunn & Emily Lynema 1:16:32

1+ y ago1:16:32

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Jon Dunn and Emily Lynema from Indiana University to talk about the AMP project. AMP, which stands for Audiovisual Metadata Platform, was born out of a need at Indiana University to create metadata for hundreds of thousands of digitized assets. While AI was beginning to show great potential, there weren't platforms i…

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DAM and Broadcast Archives with Brecht Declercq 1:19:52

1+ y ago1:19:52

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Brecht Declercq, Head of Archives at Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI), Switzerland's Italian speaking public broadcaster. Brecht is also the President of FIAT/IFTA, an organization that describes itself as the world’s leading professional association for those engaged in the preservation and exploitation of broadcast …

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DAM at the Smithsonian Institution 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Isabel Meyer, Director of Digital Platforms at the Smithsonian Institution. Isabel has been at the helm of digital asset management for the Smithsonian for over two decades. She has driven major transformation and evolution of the DAM operation in her time at the Smithsonian. This episode is a must watch/listen for a…

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DAM Dispatches from Henry Stewart Creative Ops NY 2024 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

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Kara Van Malssen returns to the DAM Right Podcast to recap the Henry Stewart Creative Ops NY 2024 conference with host, Chris Lacinak. Chris and Kara will fill you in on what you missed, their highlights and takeaways from the event, and share a few laughs along the way. They use Kara's recap LinkedIn post as a framework for the discussion. Follow …

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The Academy Digital Preservation Forum with Andrea Kalas 1:19:17

1+ y ago1:19:17

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Andrea Kalas, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Paramount Pictures to talk about her work as the Co-Chair of the Academy Digital Preservation Forum Project. First, we dive into the fascinating career trajectory that Andrea has taken, from working with nitrate film in the UCLA Film and Television Archive to…

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The Digital Transformation of Yale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies 1:17:57

1+ y ago1:17:57

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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Stephen Naron, Director of Yale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies to take a look at how the archive was founded and the journey it has taken from analog tapes and paper to global streaming access using searchable synchronized transcripts and beyond. We discuss the technical details behind the system…