Best Hook And Bridge Podcasts (2025)

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Dan Whitesides of The Used: Celebrating 25 years! 1:02:04

3d ago1:02:04

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Send in your music story! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with a true legend in the industry! Dan Whitesides of the Used joins the show to discuss his incredible career from the beginning to now celebrating 25 years of the Used. We discuss the potential new album that the band will be working on as well as the current tour! After th…

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#516: Accelerating Python Data Science at NVIDIA 1:05:42

1d ago1:05:42

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Python’s data stack is getting a serious GPU turbo boost. In this episode, Ben Zaitlen from NVIDIA joins us to unpack RAPIDS, the open source toolkit that lets pandas, scikit-learn, Spark, Polars, and even NetworkX execute on GPUs. We trace the project’s origin and why NVIDIA built it in the open, then dig into the pieces that matter in practice: c…

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The Story of Rush - Nikkiesha McLeod 1:00:23

8d ago1:00:23

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Send in your music story! This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with new up and coming artist Nikkiesha McLeod to discuss their new song Rush. Their story is one filled with intrigue art and pain learn with us from this Trinidad native artist and be sure to check out Rush available now wherever you listen to music! Check out our Youtube and…

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#515: Durable Python Execution with Temporal 1:10:54

10d ago1:10:54

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What if your code was crash-proof? That's the value prop for a framework called Temporal. Temporal is a durable execution platform that enables developers to build scalable applications without sacrificing productivity or reliability. The Temporal server executes units of application logic called Workflows in a resilient manner that automatically h…

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Summer Watchlist: Sandman S2, Jurassic Reboot, Happy Gilmore 2 & More 16:35

15d ago16:35

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In this episode of Screens in Focus, hosts Diana and Sam share their summer watchlist, from cult comedies to buzzy sequels and dark fantasy hits. Sam kicks things off with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Train Wreck, Shiny Happy People, South Park, and Stick. Diana jumps in with The Sandman Season 2, Building the Band, The Summer I Turned Pretty…

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The Art side of Music: Chavar Dontae 1:03:48

17d ago1:03:48

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Send in your music story! Interview with Chavar Dontae – The Art of Standing Out In this episode of The Hook and Bridge Podcast, host Harley sits down with genre-bending artist Chavar Dontae to talk all things music, creativity, and identity. Known for his bold sound and visual storytelling, Chavar opens up about the artistic process behind his lat…

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A Shaky Bridge by Marissa Lingen (audio) 19:47

19d ago19:47

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This episode features "A Shaky Bridge" written by Marissa Lingen. Published in the August 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/lingen_08_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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28 Days, 28 Weeks… and a Glimpse at 28 Years Later 45:15

19d ago45:15

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Deep Dive into the '28' Franchise: Examining the Rage-infected Universe. In this episode of Screens in Focus, hosts Diana and Sam delve into the 28 franchise, covering 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, and teasing 28 Years Later. They explore their personal connections to the genre, character arcs, unforgettable moments, and the emotional impact of ea…

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Hunter Harvester by Bam Bruin (audio) 23:33

20d ago23:33

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This episode features "Hunter Harvester" written by Bam Bruin. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/bruin_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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A Land Called Folly by Amal Singh (audio) 24:17

21d ago24:17

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This episode features "A Land Called Folly" written by Amal Singh. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/singh_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Bits and Pieces on This Floor by Eric Del Carlo (audio) 26:56

22d ago26:56

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This episode features "Bits and Pieces on This Floor" written by Eric Del Carlo. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/delcarlo_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Serpent Carriers by K.A. Teryna (audio) 1:34:11

23d ago1:34:11

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This episode features "Serpent Carriers" written by K.A. Teryna and read by Alex Shvartsman. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/teryna_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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The Top 10 Ozzy/Black Sabbath Songs 1:14:38

24d ago1:14:38

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Send in your music story! This week we discuss the top ten Ozzy/Black Sabbath songs. We lost a music legend and this is our way to show respect to the late great Ozzy Osbourne. Before all of that we go over the DJ Pikachu experience and discuss Hulk Hogan. Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show…

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Welcome to Kearney by Gary Kloster (audio) 56:01

28d ago56:01

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This episode features "Welcome to Kearney" written by Gary Kloster. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kloster_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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The Walled Garden by Fiona Moore (audio) 40:32

29d ago40:32

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This episode features "The Walled Garden" written by Fiona Moore. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/moore_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Summer 2025 Bingeworthy Watchlist: TV, Movies & What’s Hooking Us Now 22:58

29d ago22:58

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In this bonus episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Renee dive into their summer watchlists—with all the fun, surprises, and must-see picks for your next night in. From historical drama in The Gilded Age and the moody mystery of Smoke, to Renee’s retro gem Mildred Pierce and Diana’s gritty pick Waterfront, there’s plenty to explore. They gush abou…

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Ep. 187 - Owning What Makes You Great with Nick Nanton 51:49

1M ago51:49

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Why Clarity, Not Confidence, Is the Key to Your Next Level This week on She Talks Business, I’m joined by the extraordinary Nick Nanton—someone who’s built a career on doing work that only he can do. Nick is a 22-time Emmy Award–winning director and producer who has created more than 60 documentaries and worked with some of the most iconic names in…

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Introducing The Other Guy Chris! 1:08:53

1M ago1:08:53

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Send in your music story! This week we have a very special episode where we introduce our new producer Chris. We chat for a bit and get to know Chris better and talk a little music. Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version h…

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The Bear Season 4: Clocks, Clarity & Carmy’s Countdown 54:37

1M ago54:37

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Diana and Renee dive deep into The Bear Season 4, unpacking the relentless ticking clock that hangs over the kitchen and the lives of these characters. They explore the confrontations that spark raw emotion and growth, from Carmy and Sydney’s powerful exchange to Richie and Carmy’s painful-but-healing moment, plus Donna and Carmy’s surprising, touc…

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#514: Python Language Summit 2025 1:13:00

1M ago1:13:00

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Every year the core developers of Python convene in person to focus on high priority topics for CPython and beyond. This year they met at PyCon US 2025. Those meetings are closed door to keep focused and productive. But we're lucky that Seth Michael Larson was in attendance and wrote up each topic presented and the reactions and feedback to each. W…

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#513: Stories from Python History 1:08:36

1M ago1:08:36

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Why do people listen to this podcast? Sure, they're looking for technical explorations of new libraries and ideas. But often it's to hear the story behind them. If that speaks to you, then I have the perfect episode lined up. I have Barry Warsaw, Paul Everitt, Carol Willing, and Brett Cannon all back on the show to share stories from the history of…

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We Are Back In Business 1:41:51

1M ago1:41:51

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Send in your music story! This might be our longest show yet. Taylor yaps for about 40 minutes and then Harley goes over some new updates! We talk a little music and a lot of Jurassic World! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio …

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Top 10 Yacht Rock Songs / Awkward Show 46:36

1M ago46:36

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Send in your music story! This week Host Harley was on his own but a surprise guest comes in half way through the show! They break down the top 10 Yacht Rock songs according to google! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio versio…

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#512: Building a JIT Compiler for CPython 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

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Do you like to dive into the details and intricacies of how Python executes and how we can optimize it? Well, do I have an episode for you. We welcome back Brandt Bucher to give us an update on the upcoming JIT compiler for Python and why it differs from JITs for languages such as C# and Java. Episode sponsors Posit Talk Python Courses Links from t…

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Missing Helen by Tia Tashiro (audio) 37:54

2M ago37:54

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This episode features "Missing Helen" written by Tia Tashiro. Published in the July 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/tashiro_07_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/membership…

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Outlier by R.L. Meza (audio) 21:11

2M ago21:11

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This episode features "Outlier" written by R.L. Meza. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/meza_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?By Clarkesworld Magazine

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The Last to Survive by Rita Chang-Eppig (audio) 36:40

2M ago36:40

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This episode features "The Last to Survive" written by Rita Chang-Eppig. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/chang-eppig_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Last Lunar New Year by Derek Künsken (audio) 38:44

2M ago38:44

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This episode features "The Last Lunar New Year" written by Derek Künsken. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kunsken_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Faces of the Antipode by Matthew Marcus (audio) 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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This episode features "Faces of the Antipode" written by Matthew Marcus. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/marcus_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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The Eighth Pyramid by Louis Inglis Hall (audio) 52:46

2M ago52:46

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This episode features "The Eighth Pyramid" written by Louis Inglis Hall. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/hall_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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#511: From Notebooks to Production Data Science Systems 54:15

2M ago54:15

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If you're doing data science and have mostly spent your time doing exploratory or just local development, this could be the episode for you. We are joined by Catherine Nelson to discuss techniques and tools to move your data science game from local notebooks to full-on production workflows. Episode sponsors Agntcy Sentry Error Monitoring, Code TALK…

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Dead City Season 2 Finale: Loyalty, Loss, and Letting Go, Ep. 274 58:21

2M ago58:21

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The Dead City Season 2 finale hits hard—with betrayals, brutal choices, and heartbreaking goodbyes. Sam joins me as we break down Maggie’s emotional face-off with the Dama, Hershel’s shocking decision, and Negan’s return to brutal form in that jaw-dropping “Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe” moment. We also talk about Ginny’s devastating fate, the tangled loy…

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Ep. 186 - The Love Thief: From Creative Detours to Surrendering Control with Arielle Ford 39:59

2M ago39:59

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How A Self-Publishing Nightmare Turned Into A Hay House Book Deal What if the breakthrough doesn’t come until you make space for it? This week on She Talks Business, I’m welcoming back Arielle Ford, a bestselling author, love alchemist, and passionate guide for women ready to find love, keep love, and be love. Arielle has helped thousands of people…

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In the Shells of Broken Things by A. T. Greenblatt (audio) 44:45

2M ago44:45

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This episode features "In the Shells of Broken Things" written by A. T. Greenblatt. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/greenblatt_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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Super Simple Songs with DJ-ABC ( Adam ) 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

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Send in your music story! This week we have the pleasure of doing the first ever interview with the hottest DJ on the scene. DJ-ABC joins us for the first time in his 9 month life to talk about the state of music today along with a live performance! After that he helps us break down a Top 10 list of the Top 10 Super Simple Songs! We love you Adam t…

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If an Algorithm Can Cast a Shadow by Claire Jia-Wen (audio) 34:04

2M ago34:04

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This episode features "If an Algorithm Can Cast a Shadow" written by Claire Jia-Wen. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/jia-wen_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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TWD: Dead City S2 E7: Glass Bridge, Ghosts & Guilt, Ep. 273 46:52

2M ago46:52

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In this episode of the Screens in Focus podcast, hosts Diana and Sam dive deep into Dead City Season 2, Episode 7—the penultimate chapter. They kick things off with a thought-provoking question: What’s scarier—heights, deep space, or the deep sea? The conversation unpacks Maggie’s terrifying moment on the glass bridge, shocking reveals with Hershel…

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God Only Knows: Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys & Movie Music Magic 39:10

2M ago39:10

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In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Renee celebrate Brian Wilson and the timeless music of the Beach Boys, with a special focus on the emotional brilliance of “God Only Knows.” Following Wilson’s recent passing, they explore the band’s unforgettable impact on film, TV, and pop culture, from the perfect song ending in Love Actually to 50 …

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#510: 10 Polars Tools and Techniques To Level Up Your Data Science 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Are you using Polars for your data science work? Maybe you've been sticking with the tried-and-true Pandas? There are many benefits to Polars directly of course. But you might not be aware of all the excellent tools and libraries that make Polars even better. Examples include Patito which combines Pydantic and Polars for data validation and polars_…

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TWD: Dead City S2 E6 – Bruises, Bear & Broken Bonds, Ep. 271 53:37

2M ago53:37

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In this episode of the Screens in Focus podcast, Diana and Sam break down Season 2, Episode 6 of Dead City. They explore listener feedback, theories, and shifting character dynamics—focusing especially on Maggie’s evolution as she battles a bear, clashes with Hershel, and reconsiders her connection to Negan. They reflect on Negan’s emotional vulner…

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#509: GPU Programming in Pure Python 57:29

2M ago57:29

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If you're looking to leverage the insane power of modern GPUs for data science and ML, you might think you'll need to use some low-level programming language such as C++. But the folks over at NVIDIA have been hard at work building Python SDKs which provide nearly native level of performance when doing Pythonic GPU programming. Bryce Adelstein Lelb…

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The New Face of Rock & Roll : Dustin Douglas 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Send in your music story! This week we sit down with Dustin Douglas of Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentleman to discuss the release of their new album IV. We discuss his career the incredible catalog that he has crafted the power Trio that is the Electric Gentleman. We then talk about his look and remanence over Rock band followed by some music…

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Ep. 185 - Vitamin J, Cortisol & Midlife Mojo: The Health Fix You Didn’t Know You Needed with Dr. Anna Garrett 42:13

2M ago42:13

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Burnout Isn’t Just Busy: Why Women Are Tired for Real In this episode of She Talks Business, we’re diving into a topic every woman needs to hear, especially if you’re a business owner, leader, or someone who is always “pushing through.” My guest is Dr. Anna Garrett, a functional medicine expert and clinical pharmacist who has spent decades helping …

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TWD: Dead City S2E5: Power Plays and Poetic Justice, Ep 270 45:45

3M ago45:45

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In this episode of Screens In Focus, hosts Diana and Sam dive into Dead City Season 2, Episode 5. This week’s episode is audio only, as Sam is recovering from knee surgery and couldn’t do video. They discuss pivotal deaths, shifting alliances, and power plays. From Negan’s manipulation to Ginny’s emotional turnaround, and Perlie’s tension between o…

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#508: Program Your Own Computer with Python 1:11:56

3M ago1:11:56

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If you've heard the phrase "Automate the boring things" for Python, this episode starts with that idea and takes it to another level. We have Glyph back on the podcast to talk about "Programming YOUR computer with Python." We dive into a bunch of tools and frameworks and especially spend some time on integrating with existing platform APIs (e.g. ma…

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The Handmaid’s Tale S6: Final Choices, Fierce Bonds & A Full Circle Ending 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana is joined by special guest Jenn Trepeck, host of Salad with a Side of Fries, who has also podcasted Seasons 4 and 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale, to break down the powerful season six finale Together, they explore pivotal character arcs—from Lawrence’s layered decisions, to Nick and June’s emotional ties, and Lu…

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#507: Agentic AI Workflows with LangGraph 1:03:59

3M ago1:03:59

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If you want to leverage the power of LLMs in your Python apps, you would be wise to consider an agentic framework. Agentic empowers the LLMs to use tools and take further action based on what it has learned at that point. And frameworks provide all the necessary building blocks to weave these into your apps with features like long-term memory and d…

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Making Music to Dance to! : Interview with Snacktime 54:00

3M ago54:00

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Send in your music story! This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with the up and coming band Snacktime ! This band has a beautiful blend of R&B and Jazz they truly make some of the best good vibe music out there today. We talk about their journey as a band spend a lot of time on delicious food and then finish things up with some trivia! Che…

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Emily of Emerald Starship by Ng Yi-Sheng (audio) 27:29

3M ago27:29

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This episode features "Emily of Emerald Starship" written by Ng Yi-Sheng. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/yi-sheng_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…

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TWD: Dead City S2 E4 – Revelations, Redemption & Rebuilding. Ep. 268 49:13

3M ago49:13

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In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Sam break down all the twists, emotional gut punches, and "wait, what?!" moments from Dead City Season 2, Episode 4. From Maggie’s emotional unraveling to Negan’s complicated choices, and the growing question of whether anyone is really in control—this episode delivers. They also get into Hershel’s big…

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