Geeks sitting around, asking nerdy questions, and fabricating answers. We oft geek out about games, movies, and software development. Won’t you join us, dear listener?
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Find out what it takes to be an elite level athlete as we lift the lid on their personal and professional lives with unrivalled honesty leading to fascinating stories and insight from around the sporting world.Jack Nowell - alongside his team mates, family and inspirations - delves into his experience of being an England, Exeter and British Lions rugby player with Nick Bright. Discussing life on the pitch, they also explore how players relax, how important it is to set themselves up for afte ...
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Stories from the front lines of business and sustainability innovation.
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CMT 4 Me is an emotional, heartfelt, and humorous podcast for the 3+ million people who have CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), their friends, family, and the general public. CMT 4 Me provides a platform for people with CMT to have a voice, describe challenges, find ways to overcome those challenges, and share successes. Another goal is to spread CMT awareness and unite as a community. We will also cover research updates, fundraising, unique stories, interviews with the CMTA community, inclu ...
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Quest 362 - How deeply do you dread AI deep research?
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45:15After failing to record the first half of the podcast where they talked about software Easter eggs, Tom and Raul pivot to talking about chat GPT’s new deep research feature. Is it terrifying? Yes. Will Bernadette schooled us for deleting the first half of the podcast? Yes. Will Tom recap the whole damn thing after the podcast? Yes. Spoilers? Sure, …
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Lenore Kantor on Authentic Alchemy - From Corporate Crisis to Personal Transformation
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34:45In this episode, Bard MBA student Anastasia 'Stacy' Gramotneva interviews Lenore Kantor, founder of Growth Warrior, about her journey from corporate marketing executive to transformational coach and author. Lenore shares her personal 'tower moment' that led to an existential crisis after 20 years in the financial technology sector, and how it spark…
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Quest 361 - Does Google invent things?
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1:08:33Post 2004 Google is less "embrace extend extinguish," and more "purchase role-dice fail." Also, M3GAN 2.0 looks 4CK'N GR8!By QQ Cast
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Donald Pollard Jr. & Ngozi Okaro on Fashion's Future: Balancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Ethics
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46:36In this episode, MBA Sustainability candidate Toni Skidmore interviews fashion experts Donald Pollard Jr. and Ngozi Okaro about creating a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry. They discuss how education must include business fundamentals alongside design skills, emphasizing human-centered approaches that balance profit with ethical labor …
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Quest 360 - Are you going to buy two Nintendo Switch 2s too?
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1:10:34Is Mario Kart World going to be open world? Yes! Is Donkey Kong Bananza going to be bananas? Maybe! Are tariffs going to delay the launch? Oh noooooo!By QQ Cast
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Quest 359 - What is your dead internet theory?
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1:09:46Is the internet dead? Does it matter? Do you care? Do you want more bots? Because this is how you get more bots; right, Bernadette?By QQ Cast
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Michelle Gabriel & Ken Pucker on Fashion Industry Sustainability - Policy, Education, and Business Innovation
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52:52In this episode, MBA candidate Erin Malaney interviews Michelle Gabriel, Director of Sustainable Fashion at IE and NYC, and Ken Pucker, former COO of Timberland and professor at Tufts University. They discuss why current sustainability approaches in fashion aren't working, highlighting business models that prioritize profit over planet, lack of reg…
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Quest 358 - How do you edit a podcast?
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1:24:41What are some unprofessional tips and amateur tricks for editing a podcast? Also, do you edit your podcast before or after you do puppy yoga?By QQ Cast
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Quest 357 - What was different, but awesome?
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1:11:01Lower Decks was different, but was it awesome? Army of Darkness was awesome, but was is different? Breath of the Wild is just awesome. Full stop.By QQ Cast
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Kia Huggan on Digital Accessibility - From Engineering to Educational Equity
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34:52In this episode, Bard MBA student Ana Caka interviews Kia Huggan, founder of Webquity, about creating accessible digital learning experiences for students with visual dyslexia and impairments. Kia shares her journey from engineering to educational technology, discussing her user-centered approach to entrepreneurship and the importance of staying mi…
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If you love stories about going to the very edge of human endurance, then you’re in for a treat. We’ve just launched Season 3 of our adventure podcast How to Be Superhuman, with 12 new jaw-dropping stories. This episode features cyclist Abdullah Zeinab – an ultra-endurance machine who took on the Rhino Race, a brutal 2,700-kilometre slog across Sou…
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Quest 356 - Does ChatGPT dispense good life advice?
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1:07:39Tom and Zach are joined by special guest Bernadette, a 98-year-old woman from France with a doctorate in comparative psychology. Spoiler warning: SHE IS A ROBOT!!!By QQ Cast
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Tom Wright & Jessica Dupont: Transforming Panama's Environment - From Plastic Recycling to Lionfish Management
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42:25Tom Wright & Jessica Dupont: Environmental Transformation Through Community Action - From Plastic Recycling to Lionfish Management in Panama Jessica Dupont interviews Tom Wright, founder of Wasteless World, about his journey building environmental initiatives in Panama. Tom explains how his organization evolved from a website on waste management so…
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Quest 355 - Who would win in a fight?
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1:03:37The cast pit fictional characters against each other! Vader vs Predator! Alucard vs Alucard! Adama vs Sisko! Who will win? The answer: Raul "Extra Spicy" Torres!By QQ Cast
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Quest 354 - What's on your tier list?
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1:05:22Fries vs McNuggets, Rust vs C, Kill Bill Vol 1 vs Kill Bill Vol 2, and Johnny Cage vs Gremlins...Let's get this party started!By QQ Cast
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Quest 353 - Should we review Section 31?
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1:27:16Is Section 31 a Star Trek movie? The answer is unequivocally NO, but we watched it anyway for Zach's enjoyment (because he is a masochist).By QQ Cast
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Quest 352 - Is the algorithm censoring us?
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1:10:26We journey into the political danger zone to discuss online censorship, social media algorithms, and artificial intelligence. Is it all as dumb as it sounds? I don't know, but we're even dumber than we sound!By QQ Cast
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Quest 351 - Can we QQ review Event Horizon?
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53:42Special guest Ms Kori joins us to review Paul W. S. Anderson's 1997 science fiction horror classic, Event Horizon! Does it hold up? Do you need eyes to see? Is Tom going to abuse the soundboard? F this ship!By QQ Cast
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Quest 350 - How are you going to self-soothe in 2025?
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49:49Tom and Ruly celebrate 350 episodes by having an intimate chat about nostalgia, and what they go back to when they need to just chill the F out in 2025.By QQ Cast
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Quest 349 - What are you looking forward to in 2025?
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2:41The QQ Cast, including Mr. Matt, tried to bring a vision of Hope to the already dire year of 2025; but then, in true 2025 fashion, Tom deleted the whole darn podcast.By QQ Cast
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Quest 348 - Can you not tell me about 2024?
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1:05:17The QQ Cast attempts to describe 2024 without actually describing 2024! Yeah, it's another one of those stupid gameshow-esque episodes. In their defense, 2024 was stupid too.By QQ Cast
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Quest 347 - Is AI putting the holidays in Jeopardy?
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1:33:11Can we save everyone's favorite consumer-holiday-which-shall-not-be-named from our benevolent AI powered corporate overlords?By QQ Cast
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Quest 346 - Ready for a tech shakeup?
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1:06:12Intel's CEO is out? Steam OS is in? Does the QQ Cast have their facts straight? Probably not!By QQ Cast
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#810 Lennox Omondi on Sustainable Innovation for Menstrual Health: From Myanmar Activism to Kenyan Social Enterprise
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38:17In this compelling episode, we speak with Ray Oo, a Myanmar refugee and climate activist currently pursuing his MBA in Sustainability, and Lennox Omondi, founder and CEO of Ecobana Limited in Kenya. Their conversation explores how sustainable innovation can address critical social challenges, focusing on Ecobana's development of biodegradable sanit…
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Quest 345 - Which character would make the best celebrity?
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1:01:17From Endor to Hoth, Ripley to Spock, they'll advertise what you want, but there's going to be a cost.By QQ Cast
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#809 Ravi Mangla on Building Community Power: From Political Communication to Climate Action at Working Families Party
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39:12In this timely conversation, Working Families Party National Press Secretary Ravi Mangla and Bard MBA in Sustainability candidate Jackson Thompson join us to explore the intersection of political communication and climate action in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Mangla shares insights on effective climate messaging for working communit…
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#808 Nataki Williams on Transformative Leadership: Changing Decision-Making Habits & Embracing Diverse Voices
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42:08In this episode, Nataki Williams, CFO of The Guardian US, shares powerful insights on transforming corporate leadership through inclusive decision-making practices. Drawing from her experience moderating a panel on advancing women in leadership and her role as a sustainability ambassador, Williams discusses how changing the habits of how decisions …
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Quest 344 - Can you spot the fake TV show facts?
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53:32ChatGPT generates TV show facts, but one of them is wrong? Can we "well actually" out robot overlords?By QQ Cast
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#807 Alexis Schwartz on Purpose-Driven Media: Breaking Down Paywalls and Amplifying Sustainability Stories
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28:17In this conversation, Alexis Schwartz, Head of Purpose Partnerships at The Guardian US, discusses how quality journalism can drive social impact and sustainability forward. She explains The Guardian's unique funding model that keeps journalism accessible by eliminating paywalls, which she argues breed inequity. Schwartz explores "the hush" - a rece…
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#806 Francis Janes on Equitable Banking: Transforming Finance Through Moral Leadership
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25:26In this conversation, Francis Janes, Industry Relations Director at Beneficial State Foundation, explores how the financial services industry can drive meaningful change through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Drawing from Citibank's research on closing racial wealth gaps and his experience bridging grassroots organizations with banking instituti…
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#805 Kelly Beck on Radical Philanthropy: Building Trust, Moving Resources, and Getting Out of the Way
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36:28In this conversation with Kelly Beck, CEO of Greenlight Energy Group and founder of The Accomplis Collective, we explore the transformative journey from "recovering white feminist" to radical philanthropist. Kelly shares how she built a unique model for moving money equitably - without extraction or traditional philanthropic barriers - that has dir…
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Quest 343 - Should we review Fallout?
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1:10:58The games are a prime of example of excellence. The show is a prime example of excellence. Prime rib is a prime example of delicious. Join us as we review Fallout Prime, and keep that coffee hot!By QQ Cast
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#804 Steven Lichtin on Renewable Energy: Building Community Partnerships for Clean Power
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42:29In this episode of the Impact Report, current Bard MBA student Milo Keller speaks with Steven Lichtin, CEO of Advantage Renewables, about the evolving landscape of renewable energy development. Lichtin, a member of Bard's inaugural MBA cohort, shares his journey from Wall Street trading to renewable energy, discussing how the industry has transform…
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#803 Brett Davis on Waste Prevention: Transforming Mardi Gras for a Sustainable Future
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47:20In this episode of The Impact Report, Bard MBA in Sustainability candidate Tricia Travis interviews Brett Davis, founding partner of the nonprofit Grounds Crew. They discuss the environmental challenges of New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebration, including the 2.6 million pounds of litter generated annually. Davis explains Grounds Crew's initiatives to…
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Quest 342 - What did you buy on Prime Day 24?
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1:03:14Tom and Raul start my talking about nothing, then they talk about Prime Day, so really they never stop talking about nothing!By QQ Cast
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Quest 341 - You call that S Tier Horror?
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1:02:29Special guest Kori joins us to tier rank horror movies! Raul thinks these movies are too normie. Tom thinks these movies need more Star Trek. Terrifying, isn't it?By QQ Cast
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#802 Jennifer Louie on Catalytic Capital: Accelerating Circular Economy Solutions
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46:12In this episode, Jennifer Louie, Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners, discusses her work in catalytic capital and circular economy investing with current Bard MBA student Hector Aguirre. She explains their approach to investing in resource recovery and circular input business models, emphasizing measurable impact and financial additionality. …
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Quest 340 - Where do you shop online?
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1:09:44Don't trust users with zero reviews. Bring a friend. Only accept cash. And that's just for Etsy.By QQ Cast
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Quest 339 - Who are the best pair of side characters?
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1:01:11Less Batman and Robin, more Pumba and Timon. Less Kirk and Spock, more R2-D2 and C-3PO. Also, Ruly is getting a drone!By QQ Cast
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#801 Libby Zemaitis on Climate Resilience: Connecting Communities and Driving Equitable Solutions
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43:22In this episode, Bard Alum Cate Byrnes sits down with Libby Zemaitis from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) about her work on climate resilience and social justice. Libby discusses the importance of inclusive community engagement in climate planning, strategies to address green gentrification, and the role of nature-based solutions…
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Quest 338 - Who wrote that Sci-Fi episode?
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1:17:00From Trek to Galactica, from DCF to JMS, from Sci-Fi to Syfy, one thing is always true: Rod Serling is awesome! Also, Tom Hardy is funny.By QQ Cast
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Quest 337 - Are these fun true facts truely fun?
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1:15:28Why did Thomas Jefferson serve macaroni and cheese at State dinners? Which is the least safe seat on an airplane? Why does Count Von Count like to count? Is the Minecraft movie teaser trailer really that bad?By QQ Cast
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Quest 336 - What's in your fantasy home lab draft?
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1:07:46I like my storage prefixed like my space programs: with NAS. I like my Pi like my PopTarts: Raspberry flavored. I like my CPU threads like my personal trainer: Ripped.By QQ Cast
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Quest 335 - Who is your favorite Tech CEO?
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1:14:30Is Logitech logical? Is the Metaverse meta? Is cryptocurrency cryptographically secure? It doesn't matter so long as number go up and to the right!By QQ Cast
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Quest 334 - You call that an outage?
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1:26:44There was giant computer outage, but who was responsible? Crowd flare? Cloud strike? Crowd strife? Cloud Strife: Stop meteors. Drive PlayStation sales.By QQ Cast
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Quest 333 - Which Xenomorph is your favorite?
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1:26:05In preparation for Alien Romulus, we discuss the franchise containing our now favorite Disney princess! GET AWAY FROM HER YOU... witch?By QQ Cast
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Quest 332 - How much Balatro have you played?
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1:10:34These Balatrones have put more than 600 hours into Balatro, and they're going to bleat about it! Does that make you want to ballare with excitement, or throw blateae with distain?By QQ Cast
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Quest 331 - What is Nintendo Direct Jeopardy GPT?
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1:13:34Will this be the last Nintendo Direct for the Switch? Did Samus just scan a pirate? Is Zelda gonna have to flip a table? Can an AI finally teach Tom the rules of Jeopardy?By QQ Cast
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#705 Karl Wienhold on Sustainable Coffee Practices: Bridging Research and Fair Trade
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54:23In this episode of The Impact Report, host Renay engages in a compelling conversation with recent Bard MBA graduate Antonio Castillo and researcher Karl Wienhold. Together, they discuss the critical issues smallholder coffee farmers face in the global coffee trade. Antonio and Karl share their extensive experience and research on power imbalances, …
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What movies do you recommend to viewers who enjoy fantasy and westerns? What about science fiction and oatmeal cookies?By QQ Cast
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