Best Sam Marsden Podcasts (2025)

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Ep74 — Should We Scrap The Pint Measure? 57:49

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Should we scrap the pint measure? Or is the very notion of doing so rooted in prejudices like classism? These were the questions I asked following the September 2024 publication of a study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Back then my focus was singular: why indeed did such a study focus specifically not just on beer, but on pubs?…

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The AI/XR Podcast June 27th, 2025 ft. Randy Marsden, former Apple exec and co-founder of Skidattl 51:04

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This week’s AI/XR Podcast featured Randy Marsden, former Apple exec and co-founder of Skidattl, an AR platform for creating geo-anchored virtual signage. Charlie, Rony, and Ted discussed Apple’s AI strategy, Tim Cook criticism, and Skedaddle’s potential as a practical AR utility that doesn’t rely on headsets or complex tools. In the news: Anthropic…

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The AI/XR Podcast June 20th, 2025 ft. Scott Stein, contributing editor at CNET. 53:05

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In this episode of The AI/XR Podcast, the hosts are joined by Scott Stein, contributing editor at CNET, to discuss the evolution of XR devices and the implications of spatial computing. In the news, Disney and Universal sued Midjourney, which has just released an AI image-to-video model to its subscribers. Google's Veo 3 excels at simulating AI vlo…

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The AI/XR Podcast June 11th, 2025. AWE LIVE 245th episode 42:10

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*Warning* Bad sound quality - apologies! In this special live edition of the AI/XR Podcast from Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2025, hosts Charlie Fink and Ted Schilowitz are joined by returning guests from Zappar, co-founders Connell Gauld (CTO) and Casper Thykier (CEO) and Auki Labs' CEO Nils Phil, to explore how AI and spatial computing are merging …

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The AI/XR Podcast June 6th, 2025 ft. Bryn Mooser, founder of Asteria Studio 56:49

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In the latest episode of The AI/XR Podcast, the discussion is focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and filmmaking, highlighted by insights from industry entrepreneur Bryn Mooser, founder of Asteria Studio. The news segment begins with an overview of Meta's shift towards automating ad creation, raising concerns over the potent…

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Ep73 — Theakston Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire 41:05

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It’s fair to say I’ve developed something of an obsession with Theakston’s Old Peculier. Ever since deputy ed. Katie Mather and I sat down and had a couple of pints in Manchester’s The Salisbury a year or so ago, it’s become a cornerstone of my drinking habits. Katie went on to write a very fine profile of this majestic beer, and following that the…

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Deeper Learning is a Better Path Forward

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Teaching has always been challenging, but right now it feels heavier. In this piece, I share a conversation with Mike, a fifth-grade teacher who’s feeling the weight of tech distractions, AI-written essays, student apathy, and the pressure to do it all. The usual quick fixes... The post Deeper Learning is a Better Path Forward appeared first on Joh…

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#64 Happy & Resilient with Roni Habib 54:45

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I'm joined by the author of Happy & Resilient: The Complete Guide to Joyful Teaching, Learning, & Living. We have a great conversation about a wide range of topics from happiness research, adding fun into your life, improving communication, and the importance of EI in a world with AI! Roni is the founder of EQ Schools and is a powerful speaker and …

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E493: Season over as Barca roll Athletic in Bilbao 42:29

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Send us a text Sam, Rik and Toni discuss a little about Barca's 3-0 win at Athletic with a brace from Lewandowski, have some season review chat, and then later on Sam and Rik talk Lisbon and Barca's UWCL final defeat by Arsenal. Apologies for the murkier-than-usual audio in the first half, we had to use the Zoom recording because for some reason To…

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The AI/XR Podcast May 23rd, 2025 ft. Angela Dunning, an attorney at Cleary Gottlieb specializing in AI and copyrights. 52:18

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Rony and Ted welcome Angela Dunning, an attorney at Cleary Gottlieb specializing in AI and copyrights. With Charlie on vacation, they switched up the format, bringing Angela in at the top of the show, lacing news tidbits throughout. The big news this week was Google I/O, highlighting the $250/month Gemini Ultra model and the Veo 3 video generation …

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Teachers Are the Champions of Depth in a Culture of Distractions

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In classrooms across the country, something subtle but powerful is taking shape. Amidst the distractions, the surface-level shortcuts, and the pressure to speed everything up, I’ve seen students quietly shift from passive to active. They’ve gone from compliant to curious and from distracted to dialed... The post Teachers Are the Champions of Depth …

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E491: Barca lift title after Villarreal defeat 31:27

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Send us a text Sam, Rik and Toni talk a little about Barca's 3-2 defeat by Villarreal on Sunday and more about the celebrations, the season as a whole, Lamine, Gavi and more. (Photo attachment as supporting evidence, started looking through the pods but was too inefficient) Support the show For bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, sp…

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Ep72 — Christine Clair and Nolan Russell of Crosby Hops, Oregon, USA 42:33

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Those of you with good enough memories will remember I have some thoughts on terroir in beer. Basically, I think the concept is a scam, and that a product which is so influenced by not just a confluence of ingredients, but so much human intervention can’t possibly express the t-word. However, I remain open-minded, and I try to let those opinions re…

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The AI/XR Podcast May 16th, 2025 ft. Ori Inbar co-founder and CEO of AWE 45:02

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This week the hosts dive into the Trump's AI tour of the middle east, funding news for Gen-AI companies, and gen-AI in the metaverse (Meta's builder bot is back!), Roblox adds ecommerce, and VRChat an avatar shop where users can sell unique creations, This led to a conversation about the pioneering role of Second Life. Our guest is Ori Inbar, CEO o…

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E488: Barca beat down Real Madrid to clinch La Liga (almost) 41:19

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Send us a text Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the thrilling 4-3 Clasico win over Los Blancos on Sunday, as Hansi Flick's daring young Barca made yet another comeback and secured a fourth Clasico victory from four. Support the show For bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with o…

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The AI/XR Podcast May 9th, 2025 ft. Nikola Todorovic, co-founder of Wonder Dynamics 52:47

2M ago52:47

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In the latest episode of "The AI/XR Podcast," the hosts welcomed Nikola Todorovic, co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, to discuss key developments in the entertainment and technology sectors. The conversation began with insights into Netflix's new vertical video content strategy and the evolving role of devices in content consumption. The hosts then exp…

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E486: Barca B beat Valladolid before Inter showdown 29:11

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Send us a text Sam, Rik and Toni discuss the comeback victory to beat Valladolid on Saturday and then look ahead to Tuesday's night monster UCL semi at the San Siro. Gerard Martin MVP. Support the show For bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the discussion with other Barça fans, join ou…

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The AI/XR Podcast May 2nd, 2025 ft. Joan Bajorek, author of Your AI Roadmap 48:28

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In the latest episode of the AI/XR Podcast, the hosts engage in a dynamic panel discussion featuring guest Joan Bajorek, author of Your AI Roadmap. The conversation opens with a recap of recent corporate earnings, highlighting Meta's success and the competitive landscape involving Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Bajorek shares her personal experience…

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Why Deeper Learning Is a Critical Advantage in the Age of AI

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The future is unpredictable. So, when we try to design learning experiences that “prepare students for the future,” we have to recognize that we don’t always know what they’ll need. In this article, I explore the counterintuitive reality that the best way to prepare students... The post Why Deeper Learning Is a Critical Advantage in the Age of AI a…

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E484: Barça cut off Madrid's power to win Copa del Rey 34:09

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Send us a text First of all, an apology: we were desperate to get this podcast out on Monday after Barcelona's exhilarating Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid at the weekend. However, mid-record, there was a blackout in Spain and we have not been able to finish the podcast and upload it until now. So, here it is: Rik, Toni and Sam on Madrid's re…

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Ep71 — Damian O'Shea of Heaton Hops, Stockport 42:33

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If you’re a regular user of pubs I’m probably someone you’d refer to as a ‘transient’ pubgoer. I enjoy variety—the spice of life, as it were. Stimulation, for me, comes from visiting lots of different pubs, and here in Manchester I am spoiled for choice. It’s easy enough for me to hop from Café Beermoth, to The City Arms, to Bundobust, to head over…

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The AI/XR Podcast April 25th, 2025 ft. Sam Liang, founder & CEO, Otter.ai 51:48

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In this episode, hosts Charlie Fink, Rony Abovitz, and Ted Schilowitz discuss viral AI-generated media and concerns over synthetic content verification. They touch on identity theft issues arising from unauthorized use of voices in AI avatars. The conversation shifts to Infinite Reality’s controversial $3 billion funding claim, which Forbes investi…

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In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever

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Content curation is a vital part of the creative process. In this blog post and podcast, we explore why curation matters and how we can help students learn how to engage in the curation process. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but... The post In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever appeared first on John Spencer.…

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E481: Barca shade thriller against Celta, Chels smashed 43:02

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Send us a text Sam and Rik discuss Barca's nerve-racking 4-3 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday, with a three-goal remontada in the final 30 minutes. Plus a segment on Barca Femeni's 4-1 win over Chelsea in the UWCL first leg! Support the show For bonus content, including additional podcasts, Q&As, special collections and Discord access to join the di…

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The AI/XR Podcast April 18th, 2025 ft. Adam Draper, Boost VC 1:01:19

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In the latest episode of "The AI/XR Podcast," hosts Charlie, Rony, and Ted welcome Adam Draper of Boost VC. First we dive into pressing industry news, including Google’s monopoly verdict and OpenAI’s user base. Adam shared his investment philosophy focused on making small pre-seed bets to minimize risk while highlighting innovative ventures like Pr…

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Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking

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In my latest podcast episode, I interview Samantha Marsden, who shares how drama and improve strategies can help students gain creative confidence, improve their communication skills, and engage in iterative thinking. Her new book Acting Games for Improv is out and I highly recommend it.... The post Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark…

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E479: Barça beat Leganés to edge closer to title 28:33

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Send us a text Barcelona's narrow 1-0 win at Leganés on Saturday was not the prettiest, but it was three points nonetheless and another step towards the LaLiga title. Sam and Rik reflect on that hard-fought win at Butarque, losing Alejandro Balde, Wojciech Szczesny's unbelievable record and a midweek trip to Borussia Dortmund. Support the show For …

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The AI/XR Podcast April 11th, 2025 ft. John Gaeta, CEO Escape.ai 49:11

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In the latest episode of "The AI/AR Podcast," hosts Charlie Fink and Ted Schilowitz welcomed John Gaeta to discuss his innovative project, Escape AI, which serves as a platform for emerging creators using cutting-edge technologies like game engines and generative AI. Gaeta described how Neo Cinema represents a new wave of storytelling that gives sp…

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The AI/XR Podcast April 4th, 2025 ft Patty Rangel, Producer, Impact Investor, and Futurist 56:52

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In this episode Charlie and Ted celebrate reaching over a million downloads before diving into news which includes OpenAI’s $40B raise and $300B valuation, Runway’s "paltry" $380M in funding, the fate of TikTok, and the rapid evolution of cinematic AI. Our guest is futurist, producer, and investor Patty Rangel, who recounts her journey from theater…

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We Want Students to Be Creative, But How Do We Assess This?

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We know that creativity is vital for student learning. We also know that we tend to value the things we assess. However, when we assess creativity, we can unwittingly cause students to become risk-averse. So, how do we assess creativity in a way that encourages... The post We Want Students to Be Creative, But How Do We Assess This? appeared first o…

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Ep70 — Paul Meikle-Janney and Damian Blackburn of Dark Woods Coffee, Marsden 42:58

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Coffee and beer are, when you think about it, strange bedfellows. One gets you out of bed in the morning, provides stimulation and impetus, while the other (hopefully) tells you that it’s time to slow down and kick back. Perhaps it's the inherent balance this creates which is why I can’t do without either. I first got into coffee about 10 years ago…

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E476: Barcelona move four points clear despite Betis draw 26:15

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Send us a text Barcelona could not take full advantage of Real Madrid's loss to Valencia, but a draw against Real Betis still extended their advantage at the top of LaLiga to four points. Barça are now unbeaten in 22 games in 2025 and turn their attention to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. Sam and Toni discuss Saturday's 1-1…

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Centaurs, Cyborgs, and Coffee-Bearded Logos – Seven Ways AI Is Changing Creativity

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About a week ago, ChatGPT rolled out a major update to its image generation and suddenly my feed was flooded with AI-generated images in the style of Studio Ghibli. While the results are impressive (yes, it finally gets hands and text right) but also pretty... The post Centaurs, Cyborgs, and Coffee-Bearded Logos – Seven Ways AI Is Changing Creativi…

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E474: Flick has Barça squad "where he wants" as Girona dispatched 31:53

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Send us a text Sam, Rik and Toni discuss Barcelona's 4-1 win over Girona and ask if it's now a two-horse race in LaLiga? Atlético Madrid are the team to have fallen away and they welcome Barça to the Spanish capital on Wednesday for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal. The first leg ended 4-4. Also: Why doesn't Lamine Yamal need more rest?…

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The AI/XR Podcast March 28th, 2025 ft. Nils Phil, CEO of Auki Labs, and Caspar Thykier, CEO of Zappar 51:11

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This week on the AI/XR Podcast, Charlie, Rony, and Ted welcome Nils Pihl, CEO of Auki Labs, and Caspar Thykier, CEO of Zappar, to discuss a massive retail rollout in of indoor virtual positioning systems in Sweden. In the news, OpenAI’s $12B revenue and projected $125B by 2029 set off fireworks. Rony floats Sam Altman as Tim Cook’s successor. Charl…

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Ten Ways to Use AI for Deeper Learning and Mastery

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We often hear about AI and student cheating. This is a valid concern. But I’d like to highlight ways that we can use AI for deeper mastery. In this post (and podcast), I explore how we can move beyond using AI for quick answers and... The post Ten Ways to Use AI for Deeper Learning and Mastery appeared first on John Spencer.…

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The AI/XR Podcast March 21st, 2025 ft. Bob Cooney, Author, Futurist, Preeminent Expert in Location-Based Entertainmen 49:44

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This week Charlie and Ted welcome an old friend, Bob Cooney, the world's preeminent expert in location-based entertainment, who has just wrapped his own VR Arcade and Attractions Summit in Las Vegas. He's particularly excited by the portable MR theme park being developed by Brent Bushnell (Two Bit Circus), who keynoted the show. In the news, Big te…

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Ten Traditional Teaching Practices that Still Belong in a PBL Unit

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While it’s easy to reject traditional teaching practices as “less authentic” in PBL, we explore why these ten strategies actually belong in PBL unit plans. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just... The post Ten Traditional Teaching Practices that Still Belong in a PBL Unit appeared first on John …

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E469: Barça's remarkable Atlético remontada tilts LaLiga in their favour 35:25

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Send us a text Barcelona came from 2-0 down against Atlético Madrid for the second time in three weeks... but this time they held on to win 4-2 and return to the top of LaLiga. What does the result mean in the scheme of the title race? Sam, Rik and Toni analyse Barça's latest win as Hansi Flick's go into the international break unbeaten in 18 games…

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Ep69 — Big Beers from a Big Weekend 1:01:42

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Although it’s still a few months away I’m already getting excited about this year's FyneFest. It’s one of the most important dates in my calendar, not just because we head up there to host our Meet the Brewer panel discussions, but because it’s simply one of the best beer-focussed events that the UK has to offer. While I tend to get misty-eyed over…

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The AI/XR Podcast March 14th, 2025 ft. David Nussbaum, founder and Chairman, Proto 47:02

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In the latest episode of the AIXR Pod, the team engages in a dynamic discussion about SXSW. Guest David Nussbaum, founder and Chairman of Proto, an innovative holographic technology The podcast kicks off with a recap of South by Southwest, where Ted and Charlie dissect the event's diminishing impact and highlight noteworthy XR experiences, includin…

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