Best Simon Binder Podcasts (2025)

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40th Anniversary - Ballard's Discovery of the Titanic Wreckage 47:00

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In this episode of "Titanic: Legacy", friends and former guests of the show gather to celebrate Robert Ballard's team's discovery of the Titanic debris field - forty years ago, on this date. Special guests Nelson Aspen, Shelley Binder, Alexandra Boyd, Don Lynch, and Simon Medhurst join host Paul Carganilla for a roundtable discussion to mark this l…

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Ep 91. Why Game Movies Flop & Story Kitchen’s Secret Sauce 52:28

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“There was never a video game curse. Just bad producers who didn't play or respect or appreciate games.” – Dmitri M. Johnson, Story Kitchen Hollywood’s video game curse? Total myth! Sonic and The Last of Us show adaptations thrive when creators respect games. With 3 billion gamers worldwide, game-to-screen hits are soaring. As an ex-EA gamer, I’m p…

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Judy Prestininzi - 'Titanic' (1997) Background Actress & Author "Living the Legend" 41:48

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla is joined by Titanic background actress Judy Prestininzi, who spent nearly seven months on the set of James Cameron’s 1997 film. Judy kept a daily journal of her entire experience on the Titanic film set, which she published as a book, “Living the Legend: The Journal of a Titanic Background Actress”, available…

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Ep 90. Fabian Nicieza: Deadpool’s Co-Creator on AI, Storytelling & Saving Creativity 1:01:50

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Deadpool’s co-creator Fabian Nicieza on storytelling's future, AI’s threat to creativity, and why characters still save lives. In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza joins Peter Bell on the Purpose Made podcast to talk about what it really means to build enduring characters and what’s being lost in today’s rac…

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Ep. 89 Jeff Gomez: The Hidden Genius Behind Avatar & Spider-Man Success 1:01:42

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Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner & architect behind Marvel, Spider-Man, & Pirates of the Caribbean transmedia universes and more, reveals how storytelling is evolving in the digital age & why narrative shapes reality. In this profound conversation, Jeff shares his journey from a traumatic childhood in 1960s NYC to becoming the pioneer behind tra…

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Joshua Noble - Titanic Museumgram & Online Museum Creator 33:50

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"Titanic: Legacy" podcast host Paul Carganilla talks with Titanic media creator Joshua Noble. Joshua Noble has been studying the Titanic since he was 6 years old. He has assisted with various Titanic projects, co-founded the Titanic Enthusiasts FB group, and runs the Titanic Legacy Museumgram on Instagram as well as the Titanic Legacy Online Museum…

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Shelley Binder - Great-Granddaughter of Titanic Survivor Leah Aks 1:17:34

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla and special co-host (daughter) Everly Carganilla talk with Shelley Binder, Great-Granddaughter of survivor Leah Aks. --- TITANIC: LEGACY directory: https://www.titaniclegacypodcast.com Contact Paul Carganilla directly: [email protected] --- TITANIC BOOK CLUB NEWSLETTER: https://www.titanicbookclub.com/titanicb…

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Victoria Brown - Author | "The Death Ship" 36:26

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with author Victoria Brown about her new book, "The Death Ship: Recovering the Bodies of Titanic's Dead". The book is available at: https://a.co/d/5FQ5rPo --- TITANIC: LEGACY directory: https://www.titaniclegacypodcast.com Contact Paul Carganilla directly: [email protected] --- TITANIC BOOK CLUB NEWSLETT…

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Episode 312 33:47

3M ago33:47

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In the words of Simon - it's been a journey. We started 8.5 years ago and fully expected to have the podcast for two weeks. Turns out we overstayed that initial estimate by quite a lot, but all good things still must come to an end. In this episode the trio talk about the reasons for ending the podcast and what is in store for the future. Thank you…

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Episode 311 33:37

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In part two of our Microsoft Build special, the trio continues exploring updates. They dig into the Azure AI Foundry Agent Service and local deployment options, and take a look at the new Digital Twin builder in Microsoft Fabric. SQL Server 2025 brings some notable features like native support for open formats and improvements vector functions, cha…

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Dan E. Parkes - Author | "Titanic Legacy: The Captain, The Daughter, and The Spy" 36:14

3M ago36:14

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Dan E. Parkes, author of the new book: "Titanic Legacy". The book is available at: https://a.co/d/3qCjHjY Dan's research websites: First Officer William Murdoch: https://www.williammurdoch.net Titanic Officers: https://www.titanicofficers.com Debunking the Titanic Switch: https://www.titanicswitch.c…

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Episode 310 37:37

3M ago37:37

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In this first part of Microsoft Build special, the trio dive into the announcements that matter and a few side notes from the conference: yes, there was more than just tech making noise this year. Starting with Windows AI Foundry and the new Model Concept Protocol. and exploring updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot, including tuning and multi-agent orc…

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Day 150 : 29 May | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 6:51

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"Day 150" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subs…

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Episode 309 31:12

3M ago31:12

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Welcome to the Book of Elin! In this episode Heini and Alexander were finally able to catch Elin Hellström to talk about her journey to becoming a data engineer. Elin is a standout data professional who strives in combining business needs and technology, always relishing solving complex technical challenges. From career twists to staying sharp in a…

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Day 143 : 22 May | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 5:13

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"Day 143" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subs…

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Titanic Family Gathering - Survivors' Family Roundtable 2 58:03

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Join us for an epic live-streamed virtual gathering of six family members of Titanic survivors: Helen Benziger - Great-Granddaughter of 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' [Margaret Tobin Brown] Michael Goldsmith - Grandson of Frank John William Goldsmith Angela Harris - Niece (through marriage) of crew members Alberto and Sebastiano Peracchio Clifford Is…

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Episode 308 43:35

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In this episode, the team unpacks Microsoft’s recent statement to stay committed to Europe, and their stance against restrictions on services for European customers. They explore what’s actually changed since Schrems II and what kind of difference sovereign cloud services in Europe could make. The conversation spans how this plays out across differ…

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Day 137 : 16 May | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 6:14

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"Day 129" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subs…

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Episode 307 37:19

4M ago37:19

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In this news episode, the trio looks into updates to Delivery Optimization templates in Intune and the long-awaited arrival of Recall and other AI features. Azure Key Vault integration finally lands in Fabric, and Azure Maps introduces new tenant settings to take a look at. Valerie Junk’s blog post on profit & loss statements sparks some reflection…

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Day 129 : 8 May | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 5:40

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"Day 129" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subs…

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Jean Legg - Daughter of Titanic Survivor & Author | "Titanic's Last Hand: Sidney Daniels" 32:56

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Jean Legg, the daughter of Titanic survivor Sidney Daniels. Her book, "Titanic's Last Hand: Sidney Daniels", tells his life story. The book is available at: http://www.harlequin-press.co.uk/titanics-last-hand-by-jean-legg/ --- TITANIC: LEGACY directory: https://www.titaniclegacypodcast.com Contact P…

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Episode 306 35:44

4M ago35:44

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This is the second part of a two-part series, where the trio dive into the ups and downs of life in IT, through the lens of Simon’s brain and personal journey. In this second part they dig deeper into the challenges of balancing family, calendars, and careers. The conversation gets real as they talk about recognizing stress, the struggle to manage …

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Episode 305 31:57

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This is the first part of a two-part series, where the trio dive into the ups and downs of life in IT, through the lens of Simon’s brain and personal journey. Topics that are explored include the role of goals (or lack of them), FOMO, and the ever-elusive work/life balance when juggling family, calendars, and careers. The conversation gets real abo…

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Titanic Podcasters' Roundtable - Titanic Anniversary Weekend 2025 45:44

4M ago45:44

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"Witness Titanic" | "Titanic Talk" | "Titanic: Legacy" - three podcasts in one podcast? What is happening?! Tune in for a very unique LIVE livestream from the RMS Queen Mary on Titanic Anniversary Weekend 2025... featuring: Alexandra Boyd & Nelson Aspen ("Titanic Talk" podcast), Paul Carganilla ("Titanic: Legacy" podcast), & James Penca ("Witness T…

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Steven Proto - "TITANICLifebelts" Creator 33:02

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Steven Proto about recreating authentic Titanic lifebelt replicas, and the original lifebelts that remain in the world. Steven's official website: https://www.titaniclifebelts.com/ --- TITANIC: LEGACY directory: https://www.titaniclegacypodcast.com Contact Paul Carganilla directly: [email protected]…

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Episode 304 35:42

4M ago35:42

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In this news episode, the trio uncovers some hidden PaaS costs in Databricks and breaks down a few subtle but impactful updates in Microsoft Fabric. The recent Oracle Cloud breach and how it was handled gets some attention. They also cover the latest improvements to Autopatch and LAPS, including reporting and capabilities bringing added flexibility…

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Ep 88. Simon Pulman: The REAL Reason Hollywood Only Makes Sequels Now 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

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Entertainment attorney Simon Pulman (Prior Cashman, NYC) reveals how to build billion-dollar transmedia franchises without risking studio collapse. Learn the formula top 1% of adaptations use. The entertainment industry faces its biggest paradigm shift in decades. While Hollywood struggles with declining theatre attendance and rising production cos…

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Episode 303 26:52

5M ago26:52

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In this two-part special, Alexander and Heini dive into the myriad of updates from the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas. They cover developer experiences, security improvements, governance changes, performance news, AI opportunitites and tack on some streaming on top! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 302 31:15

5M ago31:15

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In this two-part special, Alexander and Heini dive into the myriad of updates from the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference in Las Vegas. They cover developer experiences, security improvements, governance changes, performance news, AI opportunities and tack on some streaming on top! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Steven Schwankert - Author & Documentary Filmmaker | "The Six" 30:18

5M ago30:18

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Steven Schwankert, author of the book "The Six", a moving exploration of the origins and fate of the little-known Chinese passengers aboard the Titanic—and how they survived against all odds - available through Amazon on April 8th, 2025. The 2021 film documentary version of "The Six (Chinese: 六人)", …

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Episode 301 31:31

5M ago31:31

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In this news episode, the trio explores the latest updates in the Windows Insider program. They also discuss how QR code authentication in Entra ID can simplify access for frontline workers in specific scenarios. In Microsoft Fabric, the focus is on integrating Apache Iceberg data with OneLake, along with notable improvements to External Data Shari…

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Ep 87. Rich Diviney: Learn how to deal with uncertainty as a Navy SEAL! 48:35

5M ago48:35

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In this episode, I sit down with retired Navy SEAL commander and performance expert Rich Diviney who reveals the revolutionary "Mastering Uncertainty Method" - a science-backed approach that elite military operators use to thrive under pressure when things don't go according to plan. Drawing from over two decades of experience leading and training …

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Episode 300 1:05:05

5M ago1:05:05

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Episode 300 - what a journey of 8 years it has been! Thank you to Advania - Knowledge Factory for providing us a space to record this episode with a live audience on the 18th of March 2025. In this episode we’ll walk down memory lane to the most memorable moments of the podcast - from the very beginning with failed video attempts, to going from two…

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Michael Goldsmith - Grandson of Titanic Survivor Frank John William Goldsmith 52:54

5M ago52:54

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Michael Goldsmith about his Great-Uncle's story. At the age of 9, Frank John William Goldsmith boarded Titanic at Southampton with his mother and father on April 10, 1912 as third class passengers. Young Frankie and his mother survived; his father was among the lost. This is their story. #titanic #r…

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Episode 299 33:39

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What do you get when three techies get a chance to ask questions to figure out how to make sense of Dynamics 365? Excited questions, “Aha!” moments and conversation going on far beyond that, all the way to pros and cons of standard systems. In this episode we are excited to have Business Applications MVP and serial podcaster Johan Persson of “En Li…

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Day 84 : 24 March | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 9:49

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"Day 84" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subsc…

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Episode 298 35:23

6M ago35:23

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In this episode, the trio talk cloud and devops with Jonas Svedberg (Chief Technical Architect, Advania Knowledge Factory), and Björn Sundling (devops consultant at Advania Knowledge Factory). Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Day 76 : 16 March | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 5:59

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"Day 76" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subsc…

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Laura Decker Ward - Granddaughter of Titanic Survivor Celiney Alexander Yasbeck 37:23

6M ago37:23

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Laura Decker Ward about her Grandmother's story. At the age of 15, Celiney Alexander Yasbeck boarded the Titanic at Cherbourg as third class passengers (ticket number 2659 which cost £14, 9s, 1d). Mrs. Yasbeck survived the sinking. This is her story. Laura and Paul will both be presenting at the Tit…

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Episode 297 30:27

6M ago30:27

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In this news episode, the trio discuss the Spark connector for Fabric warehouse, a better alternative to the Azure Update page, Windows Recall (again), and the conundrum of Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise! Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 296 19:08

6M ago19:08

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In this first foundational episode, Alexander try to explain the concept of "capacity units" in Microsoft Fabric to Simon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Day 70 : 10 March | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 5:59

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"Day 70" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subsc…

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Ep 86. Russell Binder - The SECRETS behind Transmedia 1:02:25

6M ago1:02:25

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Russell Binder, the IP accelerator behind Five Nights at Freddy's, Twilight, and The Hunger Games, reveals how gaming communities are reshaping Hollywood's and gamings approach to franchise building. In this conversation, Russell Binder, founder of Stryker Entertainment, shares his journey from representing comic book creators to building billion-d…

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Nelson Aspen - Author & Podcaster | "Kindred Spirits" & "Titanic Talk" 37:21

6M ago37:21

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with author, podcaster, and entertainment host Nelson Aspen about his upcoming book, "Kindred Spirits: a Titanic Tale", Season 3 of the "Titanic Talk" podcast, and "Titanic Weekend" coming up April 12-24 on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. Nelson's website: http://www.nelsonaspen.com/ "Kindred Spirits: …

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Episode 295 30:35

6M ago30:35

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In this news episode, the trio talk about the Apple Identity Provider for Entra External ID, new origin types in Azure Front Door, what's new in Microsoft 365 Enterprise and putting a Cloud PC in review, and Python notebooks in Fabric! Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Day 62 - 2 March | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 5:26

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"Day 62" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subsc…

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Day 60 - 29 February | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 5:23

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"Day 60" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subsc…

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Steve Hall - Titanic Historian & Author 43:31

6M ago43:31

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"Titanic: Legacy" host Paul Carganilla talks with Steve Hall about Titanic in history, his books, and the foreseeable future. STEVE HALL is a historian, author, novelist and renowned Titanic researcher. He is one of the world’s foremost authorities on her photographic record, having collected, studied and researched the ship for over three decades,…

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Episode 294 36:09

6M ago36:09

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In this sixth part in the communications series, the trio discuss how to deal with and communicate uncertainties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Day 49 - 18 February | "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" by Simon Medhurst 4:42

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"Day 49" of Simon Medhurst's book, "Titanic: Day By Day: 366 Days with the Titanic" - available through Pen and Sword Books. Produced in audio format for "Titanic: Legacy", the podcast. Join us in honoring those lost, the survivors, and loved ones of the RMS Titanic’s passengers and crew by making these excerpts a part of your weekly routine. Subsc…