Best Mark Bayer Podcasts (2025)

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Leveraging Data to Scale Drug Development Globally - with Damion Nero of Takeda 29:26

19m ago29:26

29:26

Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…

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Rethinking Customer Experiences with AI-Driven Conversations - with Alan Ranger of Cognigy 29:05

22m ago29:05

29:05

With customer expectations at an all-time high, even one broken interaction can result in permanent brand damage. In this episode of ‘AI in Business,’ Cognigy Chief Marketing Officer Alan Ranger joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how conversational, generative, and agentic AI are reshaping contact center strategy across telec…

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VRS614: Marketing Shifts, AI in Search, and the Future of Vacation Rental Websites with Conrad O’Connell 54:16

2h ago54:16

54:16

In this insightful conversation, I welcome back digital marketing expert Conrad O’Connell, founder of BuildUp Bookings, to talk about the dramatic shifts in how people are finding, booking, and experiencing vacation rentals. It’s been nearly a decade since our first conversation, and we’ve both been on quite the journey -personally and professional…

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The Evolving Role of AI in Modernizing Clinical Trials - with Xiong Liu of Novartis 28:29

2h ago28:29

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Today’s guest is Xiong Liu, Director of Data Science and AI at Novartis. Xiong returns to the platform in a special episode brought to you by Medable to explore the evolving role of AI in modernizing clinical trials. Their conversation covers how life sciences teams are leveraging AI to streamline data workflows, accelerate study readiness, and mai…

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"What's Your Problem?" (w/ Jen Statsky) 1:26:14

2d ago1:26:14

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Cat and Pat are joined by a very special guest, co-creator of Hacks and technically Pat's boss Jen Statsky! The trio spills some tea about the art of the thirst trap, high school and college boyfriends, and how Coyote Ugly and Almost Famous share a similar ethos if you think about it. Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below! Show Ins…

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Driving Data Security in Unstructured and Structured Data for Customer Analytics - with Jiaxi Zhu of Google 26:21

9h ago26:21

26:21

Today’s guest is Jiaxi Zhu, Head of Analytics & Insights at Google. Jiaxi joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprises can strengthen data security and governance as customer analytics increasingly relies on both structured and unstructured data. As organizations expand their use of sources like call transcripts, social…

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529: The Raw Milk Rebellion: Why Young People Are Returning To Real Food For Healing With Will Witt 49:54

1d ago49:54

49:54

How did a guy into politics and the culture war become a health and wellness advocate? Will Witt is a 2x national bestselling author and international speaker. And today he talks about why young people need to question everything and be willing to rebel to regain their health. Will shares his own story of a serious diagnosis that had him questionin…

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Remember The Oregon Trail? (with Daniel Kohn) 55:37

3d ago55:37

55:37

Today the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome music journalist and editor Daniel Kohn to the podcast! You may have seen Daniel's work in SPIN, OC Weekly or Rolling Stone, but did you know he's kind of a Cleveland Expert? We get into the Cleveland bagel scene, the long island bagel scene, and the LA bagel scene! And we get into the beloved (not b…

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WWDTM: Jim Rice 47:18

3d ago47:18

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This week, we're live in Boston with special guest Jim Rice and panelists Maz Jobrani, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Adam Felber Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

4d ago42:49

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Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

5d ago24:25

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Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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520: Natural Beekeeping, The Best Honey, And How To Help Bees With Nathalie B. 36:18

8d ago36:18

36:18

Why are bees so important for our food supply and for life on this earth? How is "natural beekeeping" different from regular beekeeping? What are horizontal hives? And what can we do to protect natural bees in our area? And what's the deal with honey? How do we find the best source? Nathalie B. has answers to all of the above in today's podcast. Sh…

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VRS613 - Why Every Vacation Rental Business Needs an AI Champion - Now 50:39

7d ago50:39

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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with her son and business partner, Mike Bayer, to discuss the essential role of an "AI Ambassador" in vacation rental businesses. Together, they explore why nominating a dedicated AI advocate can unlock efficiencies, reduce burnout, and help teams fully embrace the…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

6d ago40:04

40:04

Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

6d ago24:17

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Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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"Betty Spaghetty" 54:36

9d ago54:36

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Cat and Pat catch up this week in the LA studio about performing comedy for babies, the trials and tribulations of getting a fake ID in college, and the concept vs. actuality of bra cup sizes. Other topics include the new pope, the original Charmed series, and feeling both too hot and too cold in LA. Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

9d ago26:39

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Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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528: A Generation Experimented On Without Their Permission with Alex Clark 37:15

8d ago37:15

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Have Millennials and Generation Z been experimented on without their consent? Is their sickness a consequence of malfeasance of those responsible for our food, pharmaceuticals, and health care system? Alex Clark is the host and founder of Culture Apothecary and an outspoken advocate for healthcare reform and food freedom in America today. She is de…

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:06

8d ago17:06

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As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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COLE ESCOLA RE-RELEASE: Remember Snack Commercials for Moms? (with Cole Escola) 55:20

10d ago55:20

55:20

We are so lucky to have comedian, actor and singer Cole Escola drop by the podcast this week. You may know Cole from their scene-stealing roles in "Search Party," "At Home With Amy Sedaris" and "Difficult People," but before all that they were learning about sophisticated, cosmopolitan female leads on nineties shows like "Fired Up" and "Mad About Y…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

8d ago19:16

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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126. The Baby Heaven (Camp Lejeune) 1:19:01

9d ago1:19:01

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An estimated one million people are exposed to decades of toxic water contamination at a U.S. Marine Corps base in North Carolina, leading to serious health issues, cover-ups, and endless legal battles for justice. Prelude: A mysterious leukemia cluster appears in Woburn, Massachusetts. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDL…

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WWDTM: Ego Nwodim 47:02

10d ago47:02

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This week, special guest Ego Nwodim joins panelists Tom Papa, Dulceé Sloan, and Hari Kondabolu Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:49

10d ago17:49

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Today’s guest is Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer for International Investigations and Emerging Sanctions in Advisory Controls and Executions at Citi. Kanide joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how compliance leaders are navigating today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. With global sanctions e…

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Driving AI Adoption in Wealth and Asset Management - with Deep Srivastav of Franklin Templeton 32:08

11d ago32:08

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Deep Srivastav, Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, shares a candid view into the evolving role of AI in wealth and asset management — and how enterprises can move beyond isolated use cases to reshape core business capabilities. Deep unpacks the unique challenges financial firms face when impleme…

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Building Agile R&D Strategies Through Predictive Analytics - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 19:26

12d ago19:26

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis, returns to discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making at the earliest stages of drug development—and what that means for the future of pharma investment strategy. Host Matthew DeMello and Scott explore how the pharmaceutical industry is transitioni…

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VRS612 - Access for All: How One Woman’s Mission and Expedia’s Support Are Transforming the Way We Host 55:17

14d ago55:17

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This week on the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, Heather reconnects with long-time friend and returning guest, Lorraine Woodward, the unstoppable force behind Becoming rentABLE. Lorraine has been championing accessibility in the short-term rental industry for years, and this time, she’s back with big news - an exciting new partnership with Expedia…

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How AI Is Transforming Clinical Trials and Data Access - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 20:25

13d ago20:25

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In this episode, Mathew Paruthickal — Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi — joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how AI is reshaping clinical trial operations at scale. He shares how Sanofi is leveraging advanced data strategies to address longstanding bottlenecks in trial design, safety …

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"How To Handle Your Gift" (w/ Reid Pope & Ella Yurman) 1:00:15

16d ago1:00:15

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Cat and Pat are joined by special guests Reid Pope and Ella Yurman! Reid and Ella discuss their Youtube & Patreon show "Going Down" and what it takes to make it from the ground up. They all discuss their tax confusion, what kinds of summers they're having (stay-at-home summer, pervert summer, etc.), and their favorite healthy foods (gas station bur…

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 2 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 29:07

14d ago29:07

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Today’s guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year’s Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He returns to the program today to discuss use cases in why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities for manufacturers and…

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