Best Models Workshop Production Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 113 Tips for Fantasy Writing with Carl Anderson (Pt 2) 32:11

1d ago32:11

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The second part of my conversation with Carl Anderson provides you with helpful and interesting information about teaching writing and more about the genre of fantasy. You will hear Carl's thoughts on: writing your own mentor text-Do not be afraid! the importance of showing how writers navigate writing writing in front of students (modeled writing)…

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Rebuilding from Inside: How John Waldmann Led an AI Shift Without Breaking His Team 52:29

1d ago52:29

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What happens when a 10-year-old SaaS company blows up its roadmap and rebuilds itself around AI—from culture to code? In this episode, John Waldmann, Founder and CEO of Homebase, shares exactly how and why they did it. Homebase, a platform serving over 150,000 local businesses, has shifted from traditional development to a radically faster, prototy…

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EP. 96 - Stop Ideating, Start Creating: A Hands-On AI Workshop 59:58

1h ago59:58

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Send us a text This session dives deep into using generative AI tools for video, design, and app development—without code. Learn how mastering prompts can unlock professional-grade outputs, from animated marketing videos to functional web apps. It’s a hands-on walkthrough of creativity and productivity in the AI era. Interested in joining the podca…

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Episode 112 Fantasy for the Win with Carl Anderson Pt 1 27:36

9d ago27:36

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You will LOVE this discussion with Mr. Carl Anderson about his newest book, Teaching Fantasy Writing: Lessons That Inspire Student Engagement and Creativity, Grades K6. This book is a MUST-HAVE for teachers and hearing Carl's insights on the book as well as his passion for the fantasy genre for students is palpable! In the episode you will hear abo…

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EP. 95 - Cowboys, Data, and the AI Gold Rush w/ Franceso Tisiot 49:51

4d ago49:51

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Send us a text Enterprises are racing to integrate AI — but most aren't ready for the risks. Francesco Tisiot, Field CTO at Aiven, breaks down why real-time data, strong infrastructure, and clear governance are no longer optional. If your AI agent makes decisions in milliseconds, your data better be bulletproof. You can find Francesco here: https:/…

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Episode 111 Myths and Misconceptions about Writer's Workshop 30:58

16d ago30:58

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We've all heard remarks about the writer's workshop method that are a bit off. In this episode, I bring up some of the misconceptions, and sometimes just untruths, of writer's workshop and try to set the record straight. After telling a bit about the history of the workshop model, I share what I feel are a few of the possible reasons for these misc…

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465: What is quality software with Elaina Natario 37:52

10d ago37:52

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Elaina Natario returns to talk with Joël about what makes good quality product design and the priorities that shape development. The pair discuss the importance of certain elements such as security and accessibility, maintaining certain standards throughout development, as well as judging the practical applications of prototypes within a project an…

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Why HR not CTOs Will Lead AI Augmentation - with Joshua Wöhle 1:02:10

16d ago1:02:10

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In this episode, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of Mindstone, joins us to explore how organizations—and individuals—can move beyond basic AI automation to truly augment their thinking and workflows. Joshua shares his personal systems for spotting high-leverage automation opportunities, including his weekly rituals that keep him ahead in the fast-…

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EP. 94 - The Startup That Turned Waste Into Resource w/ Umutcan Duman 47:31

11d ago47:31

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Send us a text Umutcan Duman, CEO of Evreka, joins us to share how a group of engineers turned waste collection into a global smart tech platform. From IoT sensors to AI-powered insights, they’ve been solving real problems long before the buzzwords. This is the story of building Evreka — one bin at a time. You can find Umutcan here: https://nl.link…

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Episode 110 All Things Kinder with Zeba McGibbon 39:56

23d ago39:56

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Oh so many tips and insights were shared by the fabulous Zeba McGibbon of the Kindergarten Cafe! Listen in to hear about: -the importance of supporting students with SEL -including a variety of aspects for helping students with writing -Zeba's Caring Critters book series! You can find Zeba - On her Podcast-Kindergarten Cafe On Instagram @kindergart…

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464: Modelling the stars with Rémy Hannequin 42:59

14d ago42:59

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Joël and Rémy draw inspiration from the stars as they discuss Rémy’s new open source Ruby gem, Astonoby. Rémy reveals the challenges he faced in taking on this project, the scientific translation work that went into making it accessible for everyone, as well as the key lessons he learnt from modelling the cosmos. — The Sponsor for this episode has …

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EP. 93 - Why Intentional Creators Will Win in the New Era of Building w/ Robin Jose 33:39

19d ago33:39

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Send us a text Ready to build smarter, not louder? Robin Jose breaks down how AI tools are leveling the playing field—and why true creators win by building with intention, not just chasing clout. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behradmirafshar/ This podcast is made by Bonanza Studios, Germany’s …

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Episode 109 An Inside View: 3 Classrooms' Journey of Independent Writing Time 37:30

30d ago37:30

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I am currently in the process of supporting three teachers with implementing an authentic independent writing time and wanted to give you an insider's look! In this episode you will hear about teachers and students from three different grade levels and how they are progressing with implementing student choice, multiple drafts and more. Our coaching…

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463: All about modals with Elaina Natario 36:42

28d ago36:42

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Joël strikes up a dialogue with fellow thoughtboter Elaina Natario about the various use cases of modals. Together they discuss their pros and cons, the dos and don’ts, their functionality and accessibility to the end user as well as the subtle differences you'll notice when compared to dialogs. — The Sponsor for this episode has been Judoscale - A…

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What AI Can't Replace – How The Atlantic Deals with Disruption 1:00:45

30d ago1:00:45

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In this episode, Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, offers a sweeping and deeply personal exploration of how AI is reshaping creativity, leadership, and human connection. From his daily video series The Most Interesting Thing in Tech to his marathon training powered by ChatGPT, Nicholas shares how he integrates AI into both work and life—not j…

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Shorts: This AI Talks Like a Human. So I Brought It on the Podcast. 14:58

25d ago14:58

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Send us a text I interviewed a voice-first AI about UX, ethics, and the future of human-AI interaction. AI meets UX in this exclusive interview with Sesame. We explore natural interfaces, ethical design, and the future of human-computer interaction. A first-of-its-kind episode for designers, devs, and tech futurists. You can try Sesame here: https:…

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Episode 108 Practical and Effective Tips for Supporting Multi-lingual Writers with Katherine Hamilton 38:54

1M ago38:54

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I know that teachers are always looking for more ways to be able to provide effective support for their students who are multilingual learners. In this episode, Katherine Hamilton from Ensemble Learning discusses mindsets and strategies that are able to be implemented without lengthy preparation and will generalize across other areas of instruction…

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462: Decomposition as a key developer skill with Steve Polito 42:18

28d ago42:18

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Joël and Steve sit down to discuss the ins and outs of decomposition within their respective workflows and how they use it to their advantage when working on certain projects. Together they look at working with vertical slices over other decomposition methods, when and how to break down code as efficiently as possible, and Joël lays out his three k…

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EP. 91 - AI-Led Automation Will Define Tomorrow’s Companies w/ Lennard Kooy 38:23

1M ago38:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Lennard Kooy, founder of Lleverage, to explore how AI-driven automation is evolving beyond technical barriers. From his days leading marketing tech at ITG to building a next-gen automation platform that starts with just a prompt, Lennard shares his vision for a frictionless future where AI meets real…

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Episode 107 Thoughts on "Free Writing" and Journals 21:47

1M ago21:47

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The term "free writing" is used often, and I have to say, I don't love it. To me, it signals that providing students "freedom" to choose their own topics, make mistakes, right without what is considered "proper structure", make mistakes or go at their own pace is something that is different from or outside of the writing that is typically done. Hea…

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461: Writing new vs existing code with Sara Jackson 42:20

1M ago42:20

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Joël talks with fellow thoughtboter Sara about the different ways developers can help one another across the various stages of an app’s lifecycle. They highlight the importance of utilising notes early on to clarify your work for others who may need it later down the line, how tooling can aid with this at all stages of development, and what lessons…

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Prompting for Originality: How Devin McNulty Is AI-Enabling His Workshop Business 55:50

1M ago55:50

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In this episode, Devin McNulty, founder of Funmentum Labs and creator of Funware, joins us to explore what happens when you treat fun not as fluff—but as a powerful lever for doing serious work. After 15 years of leading high-stakes strategy and innovation workshops for Fortune 500 teams, Devin set out to scale his approach. The result: Funware, an…

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Shorts: App Launcher Boilerplate: Workflow That Changed Everything 8:58

1M ago8:58

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Send us a text What if vibe coding actually felt good? In this episode, we break down the vibe coding workflow: a mindset that centers creative energy and flow over complexity and rigid setups. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your tools are in control, this one’s for you. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: htt…

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S16E16: Empathy: Know Thy Customer 15:30

2M ago15:30

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In this episode, I read Chapter 15 of The Trust Premium, continuing Part III: Behaviors That Will Make Your Customers Trust You. This chapter is all about empathy—not just as a nice-to-have, but as a powerful tool to earn deeper trust, stronger loyalty, and ultimately, the Trust Premium. We explore how to genuinely understand your customers: their …

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Episode 106 Meaningful Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee 43:45

2M ago43:45

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Students struggle with grammar. Teachers struggle with grammar. But...Patty McGee says it doesn't have to be that way! If you are looking for simple yet powerful ways to help your students to apply grammar skills, you will not want to miss this discussion! Patty shares a wealth of information on best practices in grammar instruction including high-…

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460: Programer Productivity with Valerie Burzynski 36:10

1M ago36:10

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Start taking notes in this episode as Joël and Valerie discuss the different ways in which they structure their note taking systems to improve their workflows. Together they cover the best ways to get started with serious note taking, how to best map out your thoughts so they make the most sense when you come back round to them, as well as examinin…

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EP. 90 - Run Your Operation With 100% Autonomous AI Agents w/ John Rush 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Behrad engages with entrepreneur John Rush, a visionary who's revolutionizing the SEO and UX landscape. The conversation centers on Rush's innovative approach to making sophisticated SEO tools accessible to small businesses at a fraction of traditional agency costs. Rush shares his journey of creating SEO …

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S16E15: Time, Intimacy, and First Impressions 13:43

2M ago13:43

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This is a short chapter—and a short episode—but one that deserves to stand on its own. In this episode, I read Chapter 14 of The Trust Premium, continuing Part III: Behaviors That Will Make Your Customers Trust You. We look at how trust is shaped in the earliest moments of a professional interaction. From being on time and showing your face, to bei…

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Episode 105 Holding Space for Writers' Needs: One Teacher's Win! 12:50

2M ago12:50

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When teaching writing, there are so many things on our mind-so many skills to worry about our students mastering. Most of these skills are what we can see on paper, and they can easily steal the majority of our focus. However, there are a multitude of skills, abilities, beliefs and characteristics of writers that need to be developed and addressed …

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459: Paper Data Structures with Sally Hall 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Joël and thoughtbot colleague Sally Hall set out to find an answer to the question, what exactly are the differences between paper data structures and digitals ones? They compare the different ways humans store and access data, from rolodexs to the dewey decimal system, browsing a system vs searching it, and how the digital age has changed the way …

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How Mihir Shukla Is Reimagining Work With 300 Million AI Agents (and Counting) 48:47

2M ago48:47

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In this episode, Mihir Shukla, CEO and Chairman of Automation Anywhere, shares what it takes to build an autonomous enterprise—where AI doesn’t just assist work, but actually does it. With over 300 million AI agents already running on their platform, Mihir argues the future of work isn’t ahead of us—it’s unfolding now. We explore how Automation Any…

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EP. 89 - Redefining UX in the AI Era: From Design to Full-Stack Development with AI Tools 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Send us a text In this groundbreaking episode of UX for AI, Adam, a veteran UX designer and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, shares his journey of leveraging AI to transition from traditional design workflows to building a full-scale LinkedIn competitor—entirely on his own. The discussion dives deep into the seismic shifts happening i…

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S16E14: The No-BS Approach to Building Trust 26:11

2M ago26:11

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In this episode, I read Chapter 13 of The Trust Premium, continuing Part III: Behaviors That Will Make Your Customers Trust You. This chapter explores one of the most fundamental trust-building behaviors: being real. We all have a built-in BS detector—and your customers are no exception. In a world of hype, inflated claims, and performative profess…

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Episode 104 Empowering the Writer Within with Author Sarah McDavis 37:19

2M ago37:19

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This incredible conversation with author and speaker Sarah McDavis will have you feeling inspired! Sarah gives us a peek into her mind as a writer sharing: How she begins a new book Her process for drafting Her own version of planning Strategies for when you are "stuck" Using charts and graphs to revise her book She reminds us that each and every w…

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458: Learning Typescript with Aji Slater 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Joël and fellow thoughtboter Aji Slater examine the unfamiliar world of Typescript and various ways of working within it’s system. They lay out the pros and cons of Typescript over other environments such as Ruby and Elm and discuss their experience of adopting LLM partners to assist in their workflows. Using ChatGPT and Claude to verify code and t…

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Eric Porres is Rewiring Logitech’s Org for the AI Age. First; he trained 800 people himself. 56:20

2M ago56:20

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In this episode, Eric Porres, the newly appointed Global Head of AI at Logitech, walks us through his mission to transform a 7,000-person organization into a team of AI-fluent knowledge workers. He shares what his first 100 days looked like—from running a company-wide GenAI survey to personally training over 800 colleagues—and how those efforts lai…

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EP. 88 - AI Web Development Showdown: When to Use Bolt vs. Lovable vs. Custom Coding for Fast Builds 16:03

2M ago16:03

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, a seasoned developer shares their hands-on experience comparing various AI-powered web development tools to determine which solutions work best for different project requirements. After spending a month "in the trenches" testing these platforms, they provide a practical breakdown of the strengths and limit…

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S16E13: The Customer is Not Always Right 19:06

2M ago19:06

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In this episode, I read Chapter 12 of The Trust Premium, which marks the start of Part III: Behaviors That Will Make Your Customers Trust You. This chapter covers the first of five key trust-building behaviors—and it challenges the old mantra that “the customer is always right.” Instead of defaulting to agreement, trusted professionals know when to…

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Episode 103 Master Sentences before Writing? I Don't Think So 24:23

2M ago24:23

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How can we expect perfection from our young writers when we don't expect it of ourselves? Does a young basketball player need to perfect his shot before he can play a game? Do professional authors publish their first draft? For some reason there are literacy professionals who are promoting having students "master sentences" before they are able to …

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EP. 87 - Creativity in the Age of AI: Language, Technology, and Innovation w/ Bob Van Luijt 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of UX for AI, host Behrad engages with Bob Van Luijt in a philosophical exploration of creativity, language, and technology in the AI era. Bob, the founder of Weaviate (a vector database company), shares insights that blend his unique background in both music and technology. The conversation begins w…

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S16E12: The Foundations of Trust and Trustworthiness 20:52

3M ago20:52

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In this episode, I read Chapter 11 of The Trust Premium, which brings us to the conclusion of Part II of the book. This chapter steps back from the model and the laws to explore the deeper foundations of trust—the underlying principles that guide how trust is built, lost, and earned. We look at relativity, the idea that trust is not one-size-fits-a…

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Episode 102 Help! I Don't Know What to Teach Them! 18:41

3M ago18:41

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When I first began using the workshop model, I felt very unequipped to help my writers. I wasn't a writer myself and certainly had not had any training in writing or how to teach writing. So, when I sat next to my little ones and read over their pieces, I felt like I didn't know how to help them. The truth was, I knew so many things about writing t…

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Shorts: Exploring the Lovable App Ecosystem 13:48

2M ago13:48

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of "UX for AI," listeners are taken on an exploratory journey through the diverse ecosystem of applications built using the Lovable platform. The host begins by sharing their personal experience with Lovable, expressing enthusiasm about their initial interactions while acknowledging they haven't yet fully com…

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S16E11: The Three Components That Shape Customer Trust in Every Interaction 39:07

3M ago39:07

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Trust isn’t just about who you are—it’s also about what you do in every interaction with a customer. In this episode, I continue reading Chapter 10 of The Trust Premium, focusing on the three key components that shape trust in the moment: Positivity, Time, and Intimacy. I discuss why radical honesty (No-BS) and empathy are essential for building tr…

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Episode 101 Elevating Writing Instruction with Carl Anderson and Matt Glover Pt 2 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Get ready for the rest of this fantastic discussion with Carl Anderson and Matt Glover! You will hear more about the importance of student engagement in writing as well as helpful tips for navigating the various aspects of a writer-focused workshop model. Check out what the authors have to say about: Illustrations as an integral part of composition…

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Episode 100 Elevating Writing Instruction with Carl Anderson and Matt Glover Pt 1 31:38

3M ago31:38

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This is it!!! The 100th Episode! For my 100th am joined by two incredible writers themselves who have given so much to the field of education through their work on writing instruction: Matt Glover and Carl Anderson. In this first episode of the two-part series, we discuss ways to provide more student ownership in writing, which increases engagement…

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457: Time Zones with Sally Hall 46:29

3M ago46:29

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Joël enlists the help of thoughtbot colleague Sally Hall as they dive into the complex world of time zones, daylight savings, measurements and coding. Together they discuss their struggles with daylight savings throwing off their recent project reporting, the constant struggles of writing for different time zones and why writing your own code is ne…

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How Blair Vermette Went from AI Skeptic to a Pioneer of Viral AI Videos 56:15

3M ago56:15

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In this episode, Blair Vermette, founder of Rabbit Hole, shares his remarkable journey from traditional television production to the forefront of AI-powered creativity. Initially sceptical - frustrated, even - by AI’s impact on creative industries, Blair found himself at a crossroads. Instead of resisting, he leaned in, exploring AI’s potential and…

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EP 86. Meet the 21-year-old Entrepreneur Revolutionizing Recruitment with AI w/ Sebastian Hjärne 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Send us a text In this enlightening conversation, we welcome 22-year-old serial entrepreneur Sebastian Hjärne, founder and CEO of Talentium, who shares his remarkable journey from school dropout to innovative tech founder. Sebastian opens up about his unconventional path, revealing how his boundless energy and constant stream of ideas made traditio…

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BONUS EPISODE: Boris Eldagsen: Why AI-Generated Images Aren’t Photography 44:09

3M ago44:09

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Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen made headlines when he won—then refused—the Sony World Photography Awards after revealing that his winning image was AI-generated. In this special episode of Beyond the Prompt, Eldagsen takes us through his transition from traditional photography to what he calls promptography—a new category for AI-generated image…

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