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Real English Conversations Podcast – Real English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work
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🚀 Real English Conversations – Real English for Global Professionals Are you an international professional working in English? Do you need to speak confidently and naturally in high-stakes business situations? You’ve just found your competitive advantage. 🎧 Welcome to the Real English Conversations Podcast — the go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to communicate like a professional, not like a textbook. Hosted by Teacher Curtis Davies, Confidence, Pronunciat ...
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Where world language teachers gather to transition to proficiency oriented instruction through comprehensible input. All through practical, real-life, teacher-friendly ideas that make teaching language more joyful! Hosted by Devon of La Libre Language Learning.
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The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)
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Machine learning and artificial intelligence are dramatically changing the way businesses operate and people live. The TWIML AI Podcast brings the top minds and ideas from the world of ML and AI to a broad and influential community of ML/AI researchers, data scientists, engineers and tech-savvy business and IT leaders. Hosted by Sam Charrington, a sought after industry analyst, speaker, commentator and thought leader. Technologies covered include machine learning, artificial intelligence, de ...
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In the complex world of education, the Harvard EdCast keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and our communities. The EdCast is a weekly podcast about the ideas that shape education, from early learning through college and career. We talk to teachers, researchers, policymakers, and leaders of schools and systems in the US and around the world — looking for positive approaches to the challenges and inequities in education. Through authentic conversat ...
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Welcome to the Brighter Thinking Pod from the International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. We provide a place where international education enthusiasts from all backgrounds can come together to discuss the challenges faced by teachers in a modern classroom and discover new teaching ideas. Our panels consist of teachers, authors, key subject figures and more. If you'd like to get involved, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @CambridgeInt and send in your show sugge ...
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The Mindvalley Podcast brings you the world's leading minds in personal growth, exploring cutting-edge ideas for mind, body, spirit, and work. Join Mindvalley founder Vishen Lakhiani and renowned TV host Megan Pormer as they dive deep into the transformative wisdom that traditional education often misses. Unlock the secrets to extraordinary living, expand your consciousness, and discover the tools to create a life you love. Join us every week - Big names. Big topics. Big transformations. Wel ...
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Ideas on teaching modern languages in a modern world.
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Join David Sigrist the Linguist and the minds behind the Immersio platform as we have meaningful, yet informal conversations about the intersection of language, education, and technology. Listen in on discussions with innovators, educations, and thought leaders who are shaping how we learn and teach languages in an increasingly connected world. Whether you’re a language school owner, local instructor, or simply passionate about learning, Colloquia offers accessible explanations, inspiring st ...
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TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. This podcast is also available in high-def video and audio-only formats.
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Welcome to My Life, I'll talk about what is happening in my town, I'll teach about Indonesia language sometimes, talk about what I'm interested in and my idea and all motivations
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Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.
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STYLE: Mostly about listening but some visuals (e.g. maps, historic documents). This isn't the history you're going to hear about in most history podcasts. This is the decreasingly secret, increasingly weird, waningly wacky and waxingly wonderful real world, which is truly stranger than fiction. Wondering Forum is a virtual place for researchers and even secret agents to share insights and wonderings about the world we live in, to live and grow in peace and harmony with one another, in order ...
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Hi, I'm Nancy Buswell and I've been teaching people how to improve their English for over 16 years! I'm an American who teaches in a university in southern China. The Ten Questions ESL (English as a Second Language) Podcast is for people around the world who want to improve their English listening comprehension and English accent (intonation). I produce two kinds of podcast episodes. 1) TQ: My original idea was the Ten Questions ESL Podcast. I interview native and non-native English speakers ...
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Welcome to Best Book Breakdown, the podcast that breaks down the bestseller books you need to read! If you love the idea of reading all the latest bestsellers but simply don't have the time, then this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode, we'll provide you with a comprehensive summary of a popular book that has made it onto the bestseller lists. We'll cover everything from plot and character development to key themes and takeaways, giving you all the information you need to know in a con ...
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Top tips and practical ideas for looking, feeling, and living your best life. Topics and guests discuss image and style, emotional intelligence, body language, relationships, health, self-improvement, building a successful business, and more. Get life coaching and practical strategies that you can implement immediately with former network anchor and personal brand strategist Colleen Hammond and her guests. Coffee with Colleen rolls fun, family, and faith into every episode. Colleen has found ...
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TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. On this video feed, you'll find TED Talks to inspire, intrigue and stir the imagination from some of the world's leading thinkers and doers, speaking from the stage at TED conferences, TEDx events and partner events around the world. This podcast is also available in SD video and audio-only formats.
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Welcome to the Get Richer Teacher Podcast. My name is Ola and I'll be your guide and mentor on your way to a profitable, sustainable, but most importantly, enjoyable language education business. And why would you care to do that? To build a business like that? Because there is literally no other way. The language education market is in a bizarre state. Companies making millions in profit yet paying teachers peanuts. Native speakerism is still way too powerful. And finally, the students are b ...
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#217 Have you ever wanted to use an authentic resource like a menu, a meme, or a social media post, but thought, “My students aren’t ready for this”? Actually, they are. In this episode, I’ll show you how to use authentic texts at every proficiency level, even with absolute novices. I’ll share practical suggestions for selecting and scaffolding act…
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The Role of Grammar in Your Proficiency-Oriented Classroom
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Send us a text Grammar—the eternal battleground of language education. Is it the foundation of language learning or a distraction from real communication? In this eye-opening exploration, we cut through decades of misinformation to reveal what research actually shows about grammar's role in language acquisition. Drawing directly from ACTFL's guidin…
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School Vouchers Explained: What the New Federal Program Means
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Congress has passed the nation’s first federal school voucher–style program, set to begin in 2027. Supporters call it a landmark expansion of parental choice, while critics fear it will divert billions from public schools. Harvard Professor Marty West says the program raises important questions about the future of American schooling and even how th…
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The Decentralized Future of Private AI with Illia Polosukhin - #749
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In this episode, Illia Polosukhin, a co-author of the seminal "Attention Is All You Need" paper and co-founder of Near AI, joins us to discuss his vision for building private, decentralized, and user-owned AI. Illia shares his unique journey from developing the Transformer architecture at Google to building the NEAR Protocol blockchain to solve glo…
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Assessment & Feedback: Supporting Growth, Not Just Grades
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#216 Are your assessments really capturing what your students can do with the language? Or are they just measuring memorization and correctness? In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it looks like to assess for performance and proficiency. I’ll share tips for aligning tasks to the modes of communication, using Can Do Statements to drive growth…
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3 Strategies to Make Grammar Your Friend, Not Your Boss - Proficiency-Based Grammar Instruction
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Send us a text The proper role of grammar in proficiency-oriented instruction requires a mindset shift from traditional approaches to one that aligns with what research tells us about language acquisition. Watch the episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/zo1ys4aCh5A • Grammar isn't driving your language program—it has the snacks while you decide…
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Banning Cell Phones: Quick Fix or False Hope?
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Schools around the world are cracking down on student cell phones, with many turning to outright bans as a fix for distraction, bullying, or mental health struggles. But as University of Birmingham Professor Vicky Goodyear and Harvard’s Carrie James explain, the story is more complicated than a simple “phones are bad.” “School phone policies alone …
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🎙️New Episode – From West End to Boardroom: Sam Malone on Voice, Presence & Confidence | Real Business English Conversations for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work
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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Sam Malone, The lead spoken voice lecturer in Musical Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and teacher at RADA. Sam has trained performers who’ve gone on to lead roles in West End hits like Hadestown, Mean Girls, Les Misérables, Phantom of t…
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Inside Nano Banana 🍌 and the Future of Vision-Language Models with Oliver Wang - #748
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Today, we’re joined by Oliver Wang, principal scientist at Google DeepMind and tech lead for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image—better known by its code name, “Nano Banana.” We dive into the development and capabilities of this newly released frontier vision-language model, beginning with the broader shift from specialized image generators to general-purpose m…
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Boost Interpersonal Speaking Skills at All Levels
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#215 Do your students freeze up during partner conversations? Rely on memorized phrases? Default to English? It’s not just your students, I assure you, and the issue isn’t their ability, it’s the way we structure the speaking task. In this episode, I’ll show you how to get students talking, really communicating, no matter their proficiency level. Y…
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🎙️Mastering Mindset with Kam Knight: Mental, Emotional & Physical Performance | Real English For Global Professionals
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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kam Knight, coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books on mental, emotional, and physical performance. Kam is known for offering fresh, out-of-the-box perspectives that move beyond traditional ideas. His books have become t…
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Is It Time to Rethink LLM Pre-Training? with Aditi Raghunathan - #747
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Today, we're joined by Aditi Raghunathan, assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss the limitations of LLMs and how we can build more adaptable and creative models. We dig into her ICML 2025 Outstanding Paper Award winner, “Roll the dice & look before you leap: Going beyond the creative limits of next-token prediction,” which ex…
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Ep 53: Preparing learners to thrive in a changing world
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Today, we are launching a new report looking at how students across 150 countries are prepared for the next step in their education journey and for the future beyond education in a rapidly changing world. Navigating the future: Preparing learners to thrive in a changing world, draws on responses from 3,021 teachers and 3,840 students worldwide and …
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#214 Do your lessons ever feel like a mix of good activities that just don’t quite connect? You’re not alone—and it’s frustrating when all your effort doesn’t lead to real language growth. In this episode, we talk about how planning intentionally from the first input to the final assessment so everything works together to build proficiency. You’ll …
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🎙️Politics, Law & Leadership with Linda “Love” Lemos | Real English Communication & Strategy for Global Professionals
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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Linda “Love” Lemos, M.P.S., a dynamic professional with expertise spanning political management, legal studies, and business consulting. Linda is a Certified Speaker, Book Author, Senior Consultant, Producer, and Podcaster, passionate about empowering individu…
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Building an Immune System for AI Generated Software with Animesh Koratana - #746
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Today, we're joined by Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero to discuss his team’s approach to making agentic and AI-assisted coding tools production-ready at scale. Animesh explains how rapid advances in AI-assisted coding have created an “asymmetry” where the speed of code output outpaces the maturity of processes for maintenance and su…
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#213 Are you always looking for better ways to support your language learners? That’s probably why you listen to this podcast—because you care about teaching. But time is limited, and sometimes you just need a quick, practical idea you can try tomorrow. That’s exactly why I created the Ready for Tomorrow Quick Win PD series. In this episode, I’ll w…
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🎙️Rewiring Identity & Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Kyle Morse | Real English Conversations for Global Professionals
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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kyle Morse, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Success Coach, and Founder of Overcome Beliefs. Kyle helps people rewire their identity, disrupt limiting patterns, and step into their most confident, aligned selves. After more than a decade in public service and a…
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Autoformalization and Verifiable Superintelligence with Christian Szegedy - #745
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In this episode, Christian Szegedy, Chief Scientist at Morph Labs, joins us to discuss how the application of formal mathematics and reasoning enables the creation of more robust and safer AI systems. A pioneer behind concepts like the Inception architecture and adversarial examples, Christian now focuses on autoformalization—the AI-driven process …
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#212 Are your goals for this year focused on what you’ll teach or what your students will be able to do with the language? In this episode, we’re talking about goal setting, for you and your students, in a way that’s centered on language proficiency, not just study habits or behavior. I’ll walk you through a practical framework to set meaningful go…
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🎙️If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I: Alvin Day on Leadership & Global Empowerment for Professionals | Real English for Global Professionals
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In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Alvin Day, Executive Director of the Global Empowerment Institute, international leadership coach, and author of If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I, Persuasion Power, and more. For more than 25 years, Alvin has empowered executives and professionals at multinat…
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Multimodal AI Models on Apple Silicon with MLX with Prince Canuma - #744
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Today, we're joined by Prince Canuma, an ML engineer and open-source developer focused on optimizing AI inference on Apple Silicon devices. Prince shares his journey to becoming one of the most prolific contributors to Apple’s MLX ecosystem, having published over 1,000 models and libraries that make open, multimodal AI accessible and performant on …
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A Simple Way For Students to Understand Language Proficiency
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#211 Do your students know exactly what they can do in the target language? If you asked them right now, could they tell you their current proficiency level and the specific skills they’re working toward? In my experience, when students understand the proficiency path, they take ownership of their progress in a very meaningful and personal way. In …
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Genie 3: A New Frontier for World Models with Jack Parker-Holder and Shlomi Fruchter - #743
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Today, we're joined by Jack Parker-Holder and Shlomi Fruchter, researchers at Google DeepMind, to discuss the recent release of Genie 3, a model capable of generating “playable” virtual worlds. We dig into the evolution of the Genie project and review the current model’s scaled-up capabilities, including creating real-time, interactive, and high-re…
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Revisit CI Activities and Planning for Proficiency
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#210 This is episode 6 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning next week on August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at some activities that you c…
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🎙️From Flight Attendant to Nursing Student: My Niece Hillary’s Journey of Travel, Languages, and Following Her Passion to be a Nurse | Real English Conversations Podcast for Global professionals
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In this very special episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, I’m joined by my niece, Hillary Davies, a full-time flight attendant, third-year nursing student, and passionate traveler who speaks English, French, and Italian. Born in Kamloops, BC, and currently splitting her time between Victoria, BC, and Montreal, QC, Hillary has lived a …
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Closing the Loop Between AI Training and Inference with Lin Qiao - #742
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In this episode, we're joined by Lin Qiao, CEO and co-founder of Fireworks AI. Drawing on key lessons from her time building PyTorch, Lin shares her perspective on the modern generative AI development lifecycle. She explains why aligning training and inference systems is essential for creating a seamless, fast-moving production pipeline, preventing…
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Revisit Calendar Talk and Special Person Interviews
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#209 This is episode 5 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at a few CI strategies. In episode 170 I s…
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🎙️Manual Labor to Million-Dollar Mindset: Nathan Lancry on Resilience, Purpose & Leadership| English for Global Professionals
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In this episode, Curtis Davies sits down with Nathan Lancry, A dynamic entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of The Mercury Mind, The Book of Matches, and Foresight is 20/20. Nathan’s journey is anything but ordinary. From leaving high school early and working manual labor jobs at just nine years old, to becoming the CEO of the Jay Auto Group in…
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#208 This is episode 4 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at 3 Leveling Up Coaching episodes. Episod…
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Why Students Quit Language Programs & Strategies to Keep Them Engaged
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Send us a note to further the conversation. Learning a new language is a popular, yet challenging, pursuit. While millions embark on this journey annually, many abandon their studies prematurely. Understanding the common pitfalls and implementing effective strategies can significantly increase your chances of success. The Core Reasons Learners Quit…
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🎙️Speak English Confidently at Work in 90 Days: A Proven Fluency Program for Global Professionals to Succeed in Meetings, Presentations & Real Conversations
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In this powerful solo episode, Teacher Curtis Davies, confidence coach, pronunciation specialist, and communication expert, shares how global professionals can finally speak clearly and confidently at work in just 90 days. If you're tired of missing opportunities, avoiding conversations, or feeling stuck in your English communication, this episode …
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Context Engineering for Productive AI Agents with Filip Kozera - #741
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In this episode, Filip Kozera, founder and CEO of Wordware, explains his approach to building agentic workflows where natural language serves as the new programming interface. Filip breaks down the architecture of these "background agents," explaining how they use a reflection loop and tool-calling to execute complex tasks. He discusses the current…
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#207 This is episode 3 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at episode 163 where I talked about workin…
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Infrastructure Scaling and Compound AI Systems with Jared Quincy Davis - #740
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In this episode, Jared Quincy Davis, founder and CEO at Foundry, introduces the concept of "compound AI systems," which allows users to create powerful, efficient applications by composing multiple, often diverse, AI models and services. We discuss how these "networks of networks" can push the Pareto frontier, delivering results that are simultaneo…
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Revisit Authentic Texts and Products, Practices & Perspectives
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#206 This is episode 2 in my 2025 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 26th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday. For today we take a look back at 2 more of the high leverage teaching pr…
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🎙️Coach Michael Mabry: Confidence, Resilience & Leadership | English for Global Professionals
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"The best relationship you have is with yourself." In this bold and transformative episode, mindset coach Michael Mabry shares how he helps athletes and now professionals develop unshakable confidence, resilience, and leadership. As co-founder of One Play Development, Michael has trained over 4,000 student-athletes to become mentally strong, emotio…
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