Best Brett Powell Podcasts (2025)

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Laying the Groundwork for Enterprise AI in Banking and Finance - with Chris Tapley of EPAM 42:49

9h ago42:49

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Today’s guest is Chris Tapley, Vice President and Head of Financial Services Consulting for North America at EPAM Systems. EPAM is a global digital engineering company that provides software development and consulting services across industries, including financial services, healthcare, and media. With deep experience guiding AI adoption in regulat…

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Mystery Relationships, Taylor Swift, Voicemails 1:01:29

1d ago1:01:29

1:01:29

This week on Deux/U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Mystery relationships: Joseph Quinn, John Mayer, Jessica Alba, Sophie Turner, Glen Powell, Devin Booker, Harry Styles American Music Awards Taylor Swift Voicemails: Zach Bryan, Twilight, Bad Bunny + Kendall Jenner, Walton Goggins, Bridgerton, Lady Gaga, Rachel Bil…

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Scaling Drug Manufacturing from Clinical Trials to Commercial Production - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi 24:25

1d ago24:25

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Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss the practical application of AI in life sciences, focusing on tools that are already improving supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency. He explains how AI helps navigate geopoliti…

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AI Data Strategies for Life Sciences Agriculture and Materials Science - with Daniel Ferrante of Deloitte 40:04

2d ago40:04

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Today’s guest is Daniel Ferrante, AI Leader in R&D and Data Strategy at Deloitte. Daniel joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella on today’s show to delve into the intersection of AI, data strategy, and research and development across industries such as agriculture, life sciences, and materials science. Ferrante breaks down the core cha…

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Unlocking Operational Efficiency with AI in Accounting Departments - with Greg Cucino of RoundTable 24:17

2d ago24:17

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Today’s guest is Greg Cucino, Managing Director at RoundTable Strategy Advisors. RoundTable is a leading firm specializing in CFO and NetSuite services that help businesses boost financial management and operational efficiency. Greg joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on the podcast to share his perspective on how AI is redefining the CF…

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How AI is Reshaping Commercial Insurance and Risk Assessment - with Sidharth Ojha of AXA XL 26:39

3d ago26:39

26:39

Today’s guest is Sidharth Ojha, Head of Process Optimization in Data and AI at AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and reinsurance company and subsidiary of AXA. Sidharth joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is being applied across commercial insurance workflows with real, measurable impact. He explains how machine learni…

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Business of Film: Cannes, Festivals, Indie Films, AI and Trumps' Tariffs and the QUIZ. Join Giles Alderson, Enfys Dickinson, Dom Lenoir and Stephen Follows for this SPECIAL Ep 2:03:41

4d ago2:03:41

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Our brand new Business of Film SPECIAL: Join Enfys Dickinson, Dom Lenoir, Stephen Follows and Giles Alderson, as we talk Cannes, Festivals, Indie Films, AI and What Makes an American Film. Plus we do the QUIZ! On this special MASSIVE BUMPER episode we are joined by the wonderful Stephen Follows who's website stephenfollows.com is a must read by an …

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How Integrated Systems Are Reshaping Global Risk Oversight - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:06

4d ago17:06

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As the financial industry moves deeper into the generative AI era, compliance teams are navigating the tension between modernization and risk oversight. In this episode, Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, returns to the ‘AI in Business’ podcast to discuss the real-world challenges of balancing legacy tech stacks wit…

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Breaking Complexity in Banking Risk Operations With AI - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 19:16

4d ago19:16

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Nathaniel Bell, Data Management Director at Wells Fargo, returns to discuss the evolving role of AI in risk management, compliance, and enterprise automation in banking. Host and Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello and Nathaniel explore how financial institutions can balance innovation with caut…

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Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi 17:49

6d ago17:49

17:49

Today’s guest is Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer for International Investigations and Emerging Sanctions in Advisory Controls and Executions at Citi. Kanide joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how compliance leaders are navigating today’s rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. With global sanctions e…

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Driving AI Adoption in Wealth and Asset Management - with Deep Srivastav of Franklin Templeton 32:08

8d ago32:08

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Deep Srivastav, Chief AI Officer at Franklin Templeton, shares a candid view into the evolving role of AI in wealth and asset management — and how enterprises can move beyond isolated use cases to reshape core business capabilities. Deep unpacks the unique challenges financial firms face when impleme…

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Bravo, Jennifer Aniston, Blake Lively + Taylor Swift 1:00:59

8d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Bravo Updates + Hookups Jennifer Aniston 2 blind items (one about Sabrina Carpenter) Deuxmoi's kissing segment: Pedro Pascal, John Mayer + more! Blake Lively + Taylor Swift Voicemails: Joe Burrow, Ariana Grande + Ethan Slater, Amber Heard, The Kardashians, Will Po…

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Building Agile R&D Strategies Through Predictive Analytics - with Scott Bradley of Novartis 19:26

9d ago19:26

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In this episode of the ‘AI in Business’ podcast, Scott Bradley, VP of AI and Innovation at Novartis, returns to discuss how AI is reshaping decision-making at the earliest stages of drug development—and what that means for the future of pharma investment strategy. Host Matthew DeMello and Scott explore how the pharmaceutical industry is transitioni…

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Waypoint Entertainment's Ken Kao on Producing Hollywood Movies with Ryan Gosling from The Favourite to The Nice Guys 1:05:37

9d ago1:05:37

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This week, Giles Alderson is absolutely thrilled to be joined by one of the most influential and respected producers in independent cinema today: the visionary Ken Kao! As the co-founder and President of Waypoint Entertainment, Ken Kao has been the driving force behind an incredible slate of diverse and thought-provoking films and has recently form…

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How AI Is Transforming Clinical Trials and Data Access - with Mathew Paruthickal of Sanofi 20:25

10d ago20:25

20:25

In this episode, Mathew Paruthickal — Global Head of Data Architecture, Utilization, and AI Engineering at Sanofi — joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how AI is reshaping clinical trial operations at scale. He shares how Sanofi is leveraging advanced data strategies to address longstanding bottlenecks in trial design, safety …

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Neurobiological and Cybernetic AI for Manufacturing, Part 2 - with Oleg Savin of Unilever 29:07

11d ago29:07

29:07

Today’s guest is Oleg Savin, Enterprise Architect and MES Expert at Unilever. Oleg is a frequent guest speaker at manufacturing conferences worldwide, including this year’s Smart Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Munich. He returns to the program today to discuss use cases in why neurobiological and cybernetic AI capabilities for manufacturers and…

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Scaling AI with Storage Efficiency - with Shawn Rosemarin of Pure Storage 33:44

12d ago33:44

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Today’s guest is Shawn Rosemarin, Vice-President of R&D in Customer Engineering at Pure Storage, a leader in cloud-based infrastructure and storage-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Shawn joins the podcast to explore the critical role of storage efficiency in scaling AI. As businesses accelerate A…

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Where AI Can Reduce Risk and Cost in Audit Processes - with Nathaniel Bell of Wells Fargo 29:42

15d ago29:42

29:42

Today’s guest is Nathaniel Bell, Director of Data Management at Wells Fargo. Nate joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello on the show today to discuss the practical application of AI within internal audit workflows, focusing on tools that are already delivering results. He explains how deterministic models are transforming information gathering…

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Secret History of Area 51 "Whistleblower" 1:18:56

15d ago1:18:56

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Area 51, the most secretive facility in the US, became the most famous due to the claims of Bob Lazar. He said he worked at a lab near Area 51 where he saw crashed alien spacecraft and was told about alien beings. However, the full story of Lazar and his checkered past has not been fully told. In this episode, I tackle this wild tale of a man who h…

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The Future of IT Operations with Automation and Real-Time Insights - with Troy Felix of BigPanda 22:55

16d ago22:55

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Today’s guest is Troy Felix, RVP of Sales Engineering at BigPanda. BigPanda is a leading AIOps platform that helps enterprises prevent and resolve IT incidents faster through automation and real-time insights. Troy joins us to explore how automation and real-time data are transforming IT operations. He explains how organizations are using AIOps to …

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Jennifer Lopez + Brett Goldstein, Big Bravo Announcement(s), Voicemails 49:26

16d ago49:26

49:26

This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Updates: Harry Styles, Bill Belichick Jennifer Lopez + Brett Goldstein Big Bravo Announcement(s) Blake Lively + Justin Baldoni Voicemails: Suki Waterhouse + Robert Pattinson, Chace Crawford, Taylor Swift, Benny Blanco + Selena Gomez To learn more about listener da…

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Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age from KYC to Chargebacks - with Matt DeLauro of SEON 24:59

16d ago24:59

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Today’s guest is Matt DeLauro, President at SEON Technologies. SEON is a global provider of fraud prevention solutions, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to help businesses identify and mitigate fraud throughout the customer journey. Matt joins us on today’s show to discuss how SEON is tackling the challenges of modern fraud prevention in…

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Leveraging AI for Better Outcomes Across Drug Development - with Patricio La Rosa of Bayer 33:16

18d ago33:16

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Today’s guest is Patricio La Rosa, Head of End-to-End Decision Science at Seed Production Innovation in Bayer Crop Science. With over 20 years of experience developing AI and data science solutions across healthcare and agriculture, Patricio joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how machine learning can drive better outcomes across…

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How to Sell and Distribute Your Film with The Exchange's Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen 1:27:50

18d ago1:27:50

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This week we are joined by Sales Agent Itzchak Maghen! Itzchak has works on indie gems to studio movies including THE ABSENCE OF EDEN starring Zoë Saldana and Adria Arjona, DREAMIN' WILD with Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel, THE CUT featuring Orlando Bloom and John Turturro, and MASERATI: THE BROTHERS with Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Alba. He talks …

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How Financial Services Are Building Safer Customer-Facing AI - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 19:35

19d ago19:35

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Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP in Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil returns to the program to discuss the evolving role of customer-facing AI in financial services and how financial institutions are embedding safety and security measures directly into client-facing systems. He delves into the risks financial services face, such as promp…

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The Future of Life Sciences AI with Full Integration and Human-Focused Collaboration - with Brice Challamel of Moderna 48:41

19d ago48:41

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Today’s guest is Brice Challamel, Head of AI products and Innovation at Moderna. With experience working across five continents, he brings a global perspective to driving AI adoption, innovation management, and measurable results in life sciences. Brice joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore how Moderna is embedding AI into both its…

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Karen Read Trial, New Celebrity Couples, Harry Styles 58:05

23d ago58:05

58:05

This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Karen Read trial (special appearance by Jonathan Mark) Brandon Sklenar + Sydney Sweeney New celebrity couples Deuxmoi's Kissing Segment: Awsten Knight, Zayn Malik Glen Powell Harry Styles Voicemails: The Liar, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Travis Kelce + Taylor Swift To l…

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Navigating Challenges and Solutions in Data Security with AI - with Dimitri Sirota of BigID 29:28

23d ago29:28

29:28

As enterprises double down on generative AI initiatives, the intersection of data security, privacy, and unstructured data is quickly becoming mission-critical. In this episode, Dimitri Sirota, Co-founder and CEO of BigID, joins the podcast to explore how AI transformation is reshaping enterprise data governance, security, and compliance—and why un…

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Scaling AI for Clinical Trials - with Damion Nero of Takeda 26:31

24d ago26:31

26:31

Today’s guest is Damion Nero, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience applying AI, machine learning, and real-world data to drug development and precision medicine, Damion joins Emerj Managing Editor Matthew DeMello to explore the evolving role of AI in drug development and supply chain management. He breaks…

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The Future of Adverse Event Detection in Healthcare and Life Sciences - with Marie Flanagan of IQVIA 21:37

25d ago21:37

21:37

Today’s guest is Marie Flanagan, Director of Product Management in Digital Projects and Solutions at IQVIA, who joins us to explore the overlooked intersection of AI and safety workflows in life sciences. As the industry experiences an explosion in the volume and diversity of data—from social media and call centers to audio and video files—Marie ou…

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Rosie Fellner & Ross Clarke on Indie Filmmaking, Financing, Sales & Cinema Distribution of their produced feature The Uninvited. 1:06:46

25d ago1:06:46

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Joining us this week are Feature film producers Rosie Fellner & Ross Clarke to chat to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir on their latest indie feature starring Walton Goggins, Elizabeth Reaser, Lois Smith and Pedro Pascal. Directed by Nadia Connors. They talk the intricacies and difficulties of Indie Film-making. Financing a feature film. What comes fi…

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How Financial Services Are Balancing Automation and Flexibility - with Akhil Khunger of Barclays 20:58

26d ago20:58

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Today’s guest is Akhil Khunger, VP of Quantitative Analytics at Barclays. Akhil joins us to explore how financial institutions are modernizing stress testing, risk modeling, and strategic planning through AI. Throughout the episode, Akhil discusses the evolving architecture of financial models — specifically how modular, decoupled processes can spe…

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UFO News with Jason McClellan 1:26:29

29d ago1:26:29

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Jason McClellan was the original co-host of Open Minds UFO News with Alejandro for over a decade. In this episode, we review recent UFO news while reminiscing about the past and taking a critical look at the current UFO research landscape, including recent bombastic claims. Jason's website: https://www.ufouapwtf.com/ Purchase Jason's book on Amazon…

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Bill Belichick, Sydney Sweeney + Brandon Sklenar, The Muppets 49:53

1M ago49:53

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This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Updates: Bill Belichick, Glen Powell Stagecoach: Sydney Sweeney + Brendan Sklenar, Devin Booker, MGK "Another Simple Favor" NYC premiere Travis Kelce + Ryan Reynolds The Muppets Niall Horan Ethan Slater + Ariana Grande Voicemails: Dave Bayley, Britney Spears biopi…

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Building Readiness for AI Agents in Healthcare Systems - with Raheel Retiwalla of Productive Edge 33:22

1M ago33:22

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Today’s guest is Raheel Retiwalla, Chief Strategy Officer at Productive Edge — a digital transformation consultancy focused on healthcare. Productive Edge works with payers, providers, and health tech firms to leverage AI, data, and modern platforms to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve outcomes. With two decades of experience in digital…

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How Responsible AI is Shaping the Future of Banking and Finance - with Shub Agarwal of U.S. Bank and USC 21:28

1M ago21:28

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Shub Agarwal, author of Successful AI Product Creation: A 9-Step Framework available from Wiley and a professor of the University of Southern California teaching AI and Generative AI product management to graduate students. He is also Senior Vice President of Product Management for AI and Generative AI at U.S. Ba…

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Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget with Mitchell Tolliday, Lauren Cornelius and Neil Rickatson on Murder Ballads 1:41:29

1M ago1:41:29

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Making an indie feature on a shoe string budget and getting it released around the world with today's guests director, writer and producer Mitchell Tolliday, producer and actress Lauren Cornelius and producer and writer Neil Rickatson on Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock and Roll. Host Giles Alderson talks with Mitchell, Lauren and Neil about …

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Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber 50:11

1M ago50:11

50:11

This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Pretzel Crust Island Kaitlyn Bristowe + Zac Clark Rory McIlroy Jack Harlow Harry Styles Taylor Swift Justin Bieber Answering you voicemails: Kylie Jenner + Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Kendall Jenner + Devin Booker, Harry Styles To learn more about listener d…

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Driving Multi-Modal Retail and Healthcare CX - with Brett Kiley of CVS Health 18:38

1M ago18:38

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In this episode of the AI in Business Podcast, Brett Kiley, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Client Solutions at CVS Health, joins us for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of customer interactions. With over two decades of experience, Brett shares how CVS navigates the challenges of personalization, efficiency, and seam…

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Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of London' Director and writer on his process 45:17

1M ago45:17

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Gareth Evans - 'Havoc', 'The Raid' and 'Gangs of London' Director and writer on his process. Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast, where we delve deep into the world of cinema with the artists who bring unforgettable stories to the screen. This week, your host, Giles Alderson, is beyond excited to welcome a true master of action and suspense, the…

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UAP: Where do we go from here? 1:17:58

1M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

In this episode we discuss the state of UAP research and the best path forward. We also cover the latest UAP headlines and look at some recent UAP videos. Find credible UFO news and information at OpenMinds.tv: http://www.openminds.tv/ Open Minds UFO Radio podcast: http://www.openminds.tv/radio Check out Alejandro's articles on Den of Geek: https:/…

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Coachella, Rory McIlroy, Bill Belichick 43:12

1M ago43:12

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This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce Coachella Timothée Chalamet + Kylie Jenner Rory McIlroy Bill Belichick The White Lotus: Aimee Lou Wood + Walton Goggins Brooklyn + Romeo Beckham Brett Goldstein + Jennifer Lopez Weekly updates To learn more about listener data and our p…

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Global AI Regulations and Their Impact on Industry Leaders - with Micheal Berger of Munich Re 21:01

2M ago21:01

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Today’s guest is Michael Berger, Head of Insure AI at Munich Re. Michael returns to the Emerj podcast platform to discuss the impact of legislation such as the EU AI Act on the insurance industry and broader AI adoption. Our conversation covers how regulatory approaches differ between the United States and the European Union, highlighting the risk-…

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'The Amateur': Shooting an Action Thriller around the world with director James Hawes & actress Caitríona Balfe 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

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Today on the show, we’re joined by the brilliant James Hawes - director of Slow Horses, Black Mirror, and One Life - alongside the wonderfully talented Caitríona Balfe, acclaimed for her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Outlander and her standout role in Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast. They each sat down with host Dom Lenoir to dive into their late…

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Met Gala, Glen Powell, The White Lotus 54:28

2M ago54:28

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This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Met Gala Updates: Big Bravo announcement, Kylie Jenner + Timothée Chalamet, Theo Von Glen Powell The White Lotus Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce Hugh Jackman + Sutton Foster To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…

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Craig Conover, Justin Bieber, Sydney Sweeney + Glen Powell 52:37

2M ago52:37

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This week on Deux U, Deux is talking about the hottest topics of the week, including: Craig Conover Bella Hadid + Fai Khadra Justin Bieber Sydney Sweeney + Glen Powell Morgan Wallen Shawn Mendes Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce Kylie Jenner + Timothée Chalamet To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…

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GenAI Efficiencies in Manufacturing, Smart Farming, and Beyond - with Steffen Hoffmann of Bosch 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Today’s guest is Steffen Hoffmann, Managing Director of Bosch UK. Steffen joins the podcast to discuss how Bosch is leveraging AI across industries, from precision agriculture to HR automation and manufacturing quality control. Throughout our conversation, Hoffmann gives a revealing insight into how Bosch’s AI-driven black grass detection system is…

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Natalie Dormer & Ami Mann on making the indie feature 'Audrey's Children' 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

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She's an actress who commands the screen with her intelligence, intensity, and undeniable presence, bringing complex characters to life with remarkable depth. Please welcome the incredibly talented Natalie Dormer! Known for her unforgettable roles as the cunning Anne Boleyn in "The Tudors," the politically astute Margaery Tyrell in "Game of Thrones…

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How AI is Transforming Asset & Wealth Management From Data to Decisions - with Paul Ronan of FE fundinfo 33:52

2M ago33:52

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Today’s guest is Paul Ronan, Chief Technology Officer at FE fundinfo. FE fundinfo is a leading financial data company connecting the investment industry in the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific through a single integrated platform. With over 30 years of expertise, FE fundinfo empowers asset and wealth managers to streamline operations, improve client ou…

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Breaking Down AI’s Role in Genomics and Polygenic Risk Prediction - with Dan Elton of the National Human Genome Research Institute 20:03

2M ago20:03

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Today’s guest is Dan Elton, a Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to the program to explore how AI is advancing genetic research, from protein engineering to gene editing and risk prediction. One of the most significant breakthroughs in this space is AlphaFo…

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