Best Apache Spark Podcasts (2025)

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#168 -GM Michael Lombardi: GRIDIRON GENIUS: A Championship Blueprint | From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick | 3x Super Bowl Winner (Encore Episode) 55:30

9d ago55:30

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🏆 GRIDIRON GENIUS: GM Michael Lombardi's NFL Championship Blueprint | From Bill Walsh to Bill Belichick | 3x Super Bowl Winner Episode Description The ultimate NFL & College Football insider joins Built Not Born for an incredible conversation. Michael Lombardi, 3x Super Bowl winning GM who now serves as General Manager at the University of North Ca…

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#167 - Kyle McDowell - Begin with We: Turning Toxic Culture Into Unstoppable Teams 57:17

22d ago57:17

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🎯 From Toxic Culture to Unstoppable Teams: Kyle McDowell's 10 Principles That Created a Leadership Revolution. 💪 Power Quote "We reward people for how busy they are... 'I was triple booked, I had 13 meetings today.' I don't care. What I care about is: can you draw a straight line from any of those activities to the outcome you're actually responsib…

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#166 - Steve Hordinski - US Navy Diver, BJJ Wisdom, & Mental Toughness 45:02

1M ago45:02

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Built Not Born Podcast: Steve Hordinski - US Navy Diver, BJJ Wisdom, & Mental Toughness "Discipline will take you a long ways, but mental toughness will take you further." - Steve Hordinski Episode Description In Built Not Born Episode 166 - We DIVE deep with Steve Hordinski, a 4th-degree black belt under Master Carlos "Caique" Elias and owner of t…

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#165 - Kathryn Gordon - Relationship GRIT: Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, & Thrive Together 44:12

2M ago44:12

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Built Not Born Podcast: Kathryn Gordon on Relationship GRIT - How to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together "Where there is a void in communication, negativity will fill it. That's why we need to communicate, communicate, communicate." - Kathryn Gordon Episode Overview Kathryn Gordon is the co-author of the bestselling book "Relationship…

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#164 - Stephen Marche - On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 59:52

2M ago59:52

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"The struggle is the cost of admission. It is the price of doing business." - Stephen Marche Stephen Marche: On Writing, Failure, and the Enduring Struggle of the Creative Life 📚 In this week's conversation, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Stephen Marche, acclaimed Canadian writer and cultural commentator whose work appears in The New Yorker, The Atla…

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Benchmarking Domain Intelligence | Data Brew | Episode 45 31:41

2M ago31:41

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In this episode, Pallavi Koppol, Research Scientist at Databricks, explores the importance of domain-specific intelligence in large language models (LLMs). She discusses how enterprises need models tailored to their unique jargon, data, and tasks rather than relying solely on general benchmarks. Highlights include: - Why benchmarking LLMs for domai…

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SWE-bench & SWE-agent | Data Brew | Episode 44 36:22

2M ago36:22

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In this episode, Kilian Lieret, Research Software Engineer, and Carlos Jimenez, Computer Science PhD Candidate at Princeton University, discuss SWE-bench and SWE-agent, two groundbreaking tools for evaluating and enhancing AI in software engineering. Highlights include: - SWE-bench: A benchmark for assessing AI models on real-world coding tasks. - …

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Enterprise AI: Research to Product | Data Brew | Episode 43 38:03

3M ago38:03

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In this episode, Dipendra Kumar, Staff Research Scientist, and Alnur Ali, Staff Software Engineer at Databricks, discuss the challenges of applying AI in enterprise environments and the tools being developed to bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment. Highlights include: - The challenges of real-world AI—messy data, security, and …

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#163 - Tim Conniff -From Sales Calls to Stand-Up: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone and Find Your True Calling 46:35

3M ago46:35

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"Your comfort zone is no joke - but life gets better when you step outside of it." - Tim Conniff Tim Conniff: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone - From Corporate Sales to Stand-Up Comedian 🎭 In this entertaining and inspiring episode, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Tim Conniff, who transitioned from being a healthcare sales director to a full-time sta…

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Multimodal AI | Data Brew | Episode 42 42:14

3M ago42:14

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In this episode, Chang She, CEO and Co-founder of LanceDB, discusses the challenges of handling multimodal data and how LanceDB provides a cutting-edge solution. He shares his journey from contributing to Pandas to building a database optimized for images, video, vectors, and subtitles. Highlights include: - The limitations of traditional storage s…

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#162 - Jim Murphy - Inner Excellence 38:24

3M ago38:24

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"Success takes care of itself when you take care of yourself. Your best moments always come from a clear heart and an unburdened mind." - Jim Murphy Jim Murphy: #1 NY Times Best Selling Author - How Inner Excellence Creates Champions 🏆 In this powerful episode, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Jim Murphy, author of the viral sensation "Inner Excellence…

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Age of Agents | Data Brew | Episode 41 40:47

3M ago40:47

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In this episode, Michele Catasta, President of Replit, explores how AI-driven agents are transforming software development by making coding more accessible and automating application creation. Highlights include: - The difference between AI agents and copilots in software development. - How AI is democratizing coding, enabling non-programmers to bu…

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Reward Models | Data Brew | Episode 40 39:58

3M ago39:58

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In this episode, Brandon Cui, Research Scientist at MosaicML and Databricks, dives into cutting-edge advancements in AI model optimization, focusing on Reward Models and Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF). Highlights include: - How synthetic data and RLHF enable fine-tuning models to generate preferred outcomes. - Techniques like Pol…

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#161 - Dr Hillary Cauthen - Hello Trauma Our Invisible Teammate 46:49

4M ago46:49

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🧠 Hello Trauma: Dr. Hillary Cauthen on How Trauma Affects Athletic Performance & Mental Health "Coming forward and standing up for yourself is the most astonishing act of bravery. Refusing to go quietly, asserting one's right to safety takes courage that people who haven't experienced any trauma can barely imagine. What heroes do is so simple, yet …

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#160 - Phil Van Treuren - Stoic Wisdom for Modern Life 1:01:32

4M ago1:01:32

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🧠 Stoic Philosophy for Modern Life with Phil Van Treuren "Stoicism is focusing on things that are in your control, overcoming negative emotions, living in the present moment, helping others for the common good, and finding opportunity in every obstacle." - Phil Van Treuren In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Joe welcomes author and entre…

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Retrieval, rerankers, and RAG tips and tricks | Data Brew | Episode 39 45:22

4M ago45:22

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In this episode, Andrew Drozdov, Research Scientist at Databricks, explores how Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) enhances AI models by integrating retrieval capabilities for improved response accuracy and relevance. Highlights include: - Addressing LLM limitations by injecting relevant external information. - Optimizing document chunking, embed…

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#159 - Derek Sivers - Useful, Not True 1:07:50

4M ago1:07:50

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Built Not Born Podcast with Derek Sivers 🎙️ Episode: Useful, Not True - Choosing Better Beliefs "We choose what we believe not because it's absolutely true, but because it's useful to believe it." - Derek Sivers In this episode, Joe welcomes back best selling author Derek Sivers for a deep dive into his new book "Useful, Not True" and explores how …

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The Power of Synthetic Data | Data Brew | Episode 38 42:28

5M ago42:28

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In this episode, Yev Meyer, Chief Scientist at Gretel AI, explores how synthetic data transforms AI and ML by improving data access, quality, privacy, and model training. Highlights include: - Leveraging synthetic data to overcome AI data limitations. - Enhancing model training while mitigating ethical and privacy risks. - Exploring the intersectio…

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#158 - Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard - Combat Flight Nurse 49:53

5M ago49:53

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Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard (USAF): Combat Flight Nurse | Never Stop Believing In Yourself | Built Not Born Podcast 💫 "I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. And that's what my father helped me with - he led me in the right direction. The biggest team there is, is the United States military." - Lt. Colonel Jodi Pritchard Featured in Ja…

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Secret to Production AI: Tools & Infrastructure | Data Brew | Episode 37 37:14

5M ago37:14

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In this episode, Julia Neagu, CEO & co-founder of Quotient AI, explores the challenges of deploying Generative AI and LLMs, focusing on model evaluation, human-in-the-loop systems, and iterative development. Highlights include: - Merging reinforcement learning and unsupervised learning for real-time AI optimization. - Reducing bias in machine learn…

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#157 - Max Boot - Ronald Reagan: His Life and Legend 50:10

5M ago50:10

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🎙️ Built Not Born Podcast: Max Boot on Ronald Reagan - His Life and Legend 🎙️ "The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them this morning as they prepared for their journey and waved goodbye and slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the…

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Mixture of Memory Experts (MoME) | Data Brew | Episode 36 41:24

6M ago41:24

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In this episode, Sharon Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Lamini AI, shares her expertise in the world of AI, focusing on fine-tuning models for improved performance and reliability. Highlights include: - The integration of determinism and probabilism for handling unstructured data and user queries effectively. - Proprietary techniques like memory tuning…

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#156 - Michael O'Brian -The Last Bad Day: How a Head-On Collision Sparked a Mindfulness Revolution 45:56

6M ago45:56

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🎙️ From Tragedy to Triumph: How Michael O'Brien Turned His "Last Bad Day" Into a Mindfulness Revolution In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael O'Brien, who shares his incredible journey from a devastating cycling accident to becoming an executive coach and mindfulness advocate. After being hit head-on by an SUV traveling 40 mph in 2001,…

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#155 - Looking Back, Moving Forward - 2025 New Year's Edition 5:56

6M ago5:56

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Built Not Born Podcast - Episode 155: New Year's Special 🎉 Show Description Join host Joe Ciccarone for a special New Year's Eve episode as he reflects on the podcast's journey and shares exciting updates for 2025! 🎊 Episode Timestamps 🎤 00:00 - Introduction and New Year's Greeting 🙏 01:15 - Thank You to Loyal Listeners 📅 02:30 - Podcast Journey Si…

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#154 - Mackenzie Brooks - CBS Sports 47:42

7M ago47:42

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🎙️ From College Football Runner to CBS Sports Betting Analyst: How Mackenzie Brooks is Changing the Game. "I speak for the nerds. I'm like the Lorax of the coders - bridging the gap between casual fans and complex analytics." - Mackenzie Brooks In this episode, we sit down with Mackenzie Brooks, a 23-year-old sports betting analyst for CBS Sports w…

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#153 - Josh Vogel - Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning 45:35

7M ago45:35

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🥋 Built Not Born Podcast #153- Episode Notes: Mastering BJJ Through Project-Based Learning with Josh Vogel 🎯 Episode Highlights: Josh Vogel, BJJ black belt and co-owner of The Jiu-Jitsu Company in Philadelphia, shares deep insights on developing an effective BJJ game plan and training methodology. 📝 Key Topics Covered: Project-based learning approa…

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Mixed Attention & LLM Context | Data Brew | Episode 35 39:11

7M ago39:11

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In this episode, Shashank Rajput, Research Scientist at Mosaic and Databricks, explores innovative approaches in large language models (LLMs), with a focus on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and its impact on improving efficiency and reducing operational costs. Highlights include: - How RAG enhances LLM accuracy by incorporating relevant exter…

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#152 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like Socrates 1:13:37

8M ago1:13:37

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🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson 📝 Description: Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World." Donald and I discuss how Socrates' methods of questioning and critical thinking remain powerfully relevant …

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#151 - James Develin: Never Give Up - Undrafted to 3x Super Bowl Champion 1:14:15

8M ago1:14:15

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From Undrafted to 3x Super Bowl Champion: James Develin - Never Give Up Episode Description Former New England Patriots fullback James Develin shares his remarkable journey from being an undrafted defensive lineman out of Brown University to winning three Super Bowls alongside Tom Brady under Bill Belichick. In this deeply personal conversation, Ja…

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#150 - Seth Godin - This Is Strategy 16:22

8M ago16:22

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Built Not Born Podcast: Seth Godin Unveils "This is Strategy" (Episode 150) CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG In Episode #150 - Joe Ciccarone sits down with marketing legend and bestselling author Seth Godin to discuss his latest book, "This is Strategy." Seth gives a master class on the art of strategic thinking! Don't …

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Kumo AI & Relational Deep Learning | Data Brew | Episode 34 43:27

9M ago43:27

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In this episode, Jure Leskovec, Co-founder of Kumo AI and Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, discusses Relational Deep Learning (RDL) and its role in automating feature engineering. Highlights include: - How RDL enhances predictive modeling. - Applications in fraud detection and recommendation systems. - The use of graph neural n…

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#149 - Lisa Bodenburg - USMC Huey Door Gunner 44:45

9M ago44:45

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Lisa Bodenburg: Boundary Breaking USMC Huey Door Gunner Lisa Bodenburg is one of the first female Huey helicopter door gunners in the U.S. Marine Corps. Lisa amazing story is featured in NY Times Best Selling author James Patterson's - "Walk In My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors." Lisa and I Discuss: Lisa joining the Mari…

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#148 - Jon Gordon - The Power of Positivity 17:47

9M ago17:47

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Jon Gordon is one of the most influential and sought after leadership authors and speakers in the world. Jon is the author of 30 books including 17 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 3 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp,…

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#147 - John Matthews - Ride Hard, Breathe Easy 42:40

10M ago42:40

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John Matthews is the founder of the non-profit Ride Hard, Breathe Easy. John and his team at RHBE have raised close to $1 Million Dollars and helped thousands of lung cancer patients as they undergo life saving treatment. John started RHBE in memory of his late mom, Kathleen Matthews. Before his Mom lost her life to lung cancer, John promised her h…

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#146 - Summer Wrap Up & Fall Season Preview 5:15

10M ago5:15

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN NEWSLETTER CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE BUILT NOT BORN YOUTUBE CHANNEL Thank you for being a listener! "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone #Episode146By Joe Ciccarone

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#145 - Adam Hergenrother - The 200% Life: Need Nothing, Enjoy Everything. 56:51

11M ago56:51

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Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. Adam’s journey from a college graduate to leading a $1 Billion organization and 1,000 employees is inspiring. Adam discusses why personal growth and leadership drive business success. Adam shares how he turned his startup into a powerhouse in real estate, construction, and educa…

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#144 - Harry Psaros - Autism: From Struggle to Strength a Father's Journey 48:17

11M ago48:17

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Harry Psaros is the author of the book, "From Struggle to Strength: A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity." Harry writes about his Autism journey with his oldest son Gus. Harry shares the mindset that brought the family from awareness, to diagnosis, to a tre…

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#143 - Lucius Pomerantz, MD - Body, Brain, & BJJ 42:44

12M ago42:44

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Lucius Pomerantz, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist in San Diego, CA. "Dr Luke" is a former MMA fighter and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who trains at Victory MMA with the legendary Dean Lister and Jocko Willink. Dr Luke is the creative force behind, "Cu…

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#142 - Amy P. Kelly - Difficult Conversations 50:17

12M ago50:17

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Amy P. Kelly is the Vice President of Consulting for The Jon Gordon Companies and co-author with Jon Gordon of the USA Today Best Seller "Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult" & "The Energy Bus Field Guide" a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy. Amy and I discuss how she got connected with the legndary Jo…

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#141 - Terry C. Carney, Sr. - Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic 58:04

1y ago58:04

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Terry C. Carney, Sr. is the founder of Platinum City Golden West Entertainment. Terry discusses his latest project, "Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic," which he directed and produced in collaboration with Ice-T. The documentary is a call to action, igniting conversations on mental health and gun violence. Terry and I discuss his amazing story fr…

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#140 - Matt Arroyo - Creating a Blueprint for Jiu Jitsu & Life 1:20:09

1y ago1:20:09

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Matt Arroyo is an entrepreneur, a retired UFC / MMA fighter & ADCC competitor, a husband, a father of 3, a Christian, and Coach. In 2007, Matt was on the Ultimate Fighter Reality Show Season 6, making it to the semifinals that led him to be awarded a UFC Contract. Matt is also a featured…

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#139 - Angelo Cataldi - Loud 1:09:26

1y ago1:09:26

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Angelo Cataldi was legendary voice of Philadelphia sports fans for 33 years as the host of The Morning Show on Sports Talk 94.1 WIP For 33 years, Angelo lit the fire on the radio that fueled the most passionate sports fans in America. Angelo and I discuss his new book LOUD: “How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned up the Volume in the Most P…

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#138 - 3 Years of Built Not Born, Breaking Away, Touring the UK, The Next Wave & A New Puppy 8:44

1y ago8:44

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Built Not Born is 3 years old! Thank you for being a listener. I really appreciate you being here. The Next Wave of interviews launches this week. We will be joined by Philly Sports Radio legend Angelo Cataldi, UFC Fighter Matt Arroyo, and our first comedian. Thank you for all the feedback and ideas on how to make the show even more relevant and im…

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#137 - Kate Volman - Creativity, Courage and Do What You Love 1:02:59

1y ago1:02:59

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Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Consulting. Kate is the author of, "Do What You Love - A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job." Kate and her team are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves by providing training, coaching, and consulting services, including Floyd’s cornerstone …

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#136 - Guy Kawasaki on Steve Jobs, Surfing, and the Power of Thinking Remarkable 46:13

1y ago46:13

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Guy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley icon, renowned entrepreneur, and the chief evangelist of Canva. Guy is the creator of the “Remarkable People” podcast. Working alongside the legendary Steve Jobs, Guy was the Chief Evangelist of Apple and one of Apple’s original employees and played a pivotal role in the marketing of the Macintosh computer. He also …

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#135 -Ryron Gracie - Thriving in Adversity, Creating a Survival Mindset & The Evolution of Gracie Combatives 2.0 57:07

1+ y ago57:07

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Ryron Gracie is head instructor at Gracie University in Torrance, California. Ryron is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the eldest son of Rorion Gracie, the creator of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Ryron and I discuss how t…

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#134 - Donald Robertson - Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor 1:44:43

1+ y ago1:44:43

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Best Selling author Donald Robertson returns to Built Not Born to talk about his latest book, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor". Donald is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor:The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius." & the graph…

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#133 - Stephanie LaFlora - Why Not Me? 53:57

1+ y ago53:57

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Stephanie LaFlora is serial entrepreneur, storyteller, marketer, and creator. Stephanie the founder of Crownhunt and is on a quest to help under-resourced entrepreneurs thrive. Stephanie has closed over $4 Million in funding for small businesses. Stephanie is on a mission to help increas…

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Implementing Data & Databases on K8s within the Dutch Government | DoKC Town Hall 44:54

1+ y ago44:54

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Implementing Data & Databases on K8s within the Dutch Government Presented by Sebastiaan Mannem, Director at Mannem Solutions A small walkthrough of projects within the Dutch government running databases on OpenShift. This talk shares success stories, provides a proven recipe to `get it done,` and debunks some of the FUD.Related LinksDoKC Website -…

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#132 - Andrew Roberts - Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine 55:35

1+ y ago55:35

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CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Andrew Roberts has authored some of the most epic biographies of our time like 'Napoleon the Great', 'Churchill: Walking with Destiny', & 'George III: The Last King of America.' Andrew has written or edited twenty books, which have been translated into twenty-eight languages, and appears…

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