Best Whimsy Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 38 | John Engates | Field CTO @ Weaviate | Former CTO @ Rackspace 1:18:32

3M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Episode #38 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Today Chad and Steve are talking with John Engates, Field CTO at Cloudflare and formerly the CTO and…

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Episode 37 | Bob van Luijt | CEO @ Weaviate 1:34:59

3M ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Episode #37 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Today Chad is talking with Bob van Luijt, Founder and CEO at Weaviate, the premiere Open Source Vect…

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Episode 36 | Jeff "Yosh" Yoshimura | CMO @ Snyk / Elastic 1:36:47

8M ago1:36:47

1:36:47

Episode #36 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Today we're talking with Jeff Yoshimura, or "Yosh" as his friends and colleagues know him. When it co…

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Episode 35 | Dr. Santona Tuli, Head of Data @ Upsolver | Unified Theory of Batch and Streaming Data 58:24

11M ago58:24

58:24

Episode #35 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Dr. Santona Tuli started her career as a physics researcher at CERN where she analyzed what happens w…

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Innovators are Built by Community and Mentors (Special guest Jane MacFarlane) 46:19

1y ago46:19

46:19

Developing a life on a non-linear path such as working as a creative takes more than skill, it takes guidance and community - something that can easily be missed for early career artists. The Helpmann Academy runs a Creative Innovator Program that connects creative people to learning and mentoring to push them in a constructive direction, something…

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Episode 34 | Shane Connelly | Vectara Head of Product | Semantic Search and RAG with LLMs 1:09:55

1y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Episode #34 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!If you want to get into building AI products, first go to school and learn about antenna design! At l…

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Episode 33 | Francesca Krihely-Price | Marketing & Growth @ Oso, Snyk, MongoDB | Angel and Advisor 1:20:28

1+ y ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Episode #33 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Francesca Krihely-Price is an expert in the space of SaaS Marketing and Growth, having built several …

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A New Year Update 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

38:25

Don't mention 2023... Now 2024 is here! And Blind Insights is renewed... again! David and Tim update the audience and guests on the future of the show. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact o…

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Episode 32 | Matt Riley, VP/GM of Search at Elastic | Vector DBs & Retrieval Augmented Generative AI 1:23:44

1+ y ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Episode #32 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Matt Riley was the co-founder and CEO at Swiftype, a startup which was acquired by Elastic in 2017. N…

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Episode 31 | Mark Green, Director of Presales and Buyer Enablement @ Consensus | Trust Stage Changes 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Episode #31 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Mark Green is the Director of Presales and Buyer Enablement at Consensus, a SaaS platform for automa…

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Better than Happiness (Special guest Dr. Gregory P. Smith) 1:05:19

1+ y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

David and Gregory discuss how to become the person you want to be, Gregory’s extraordinary life, and his insightful books: Out of the Forest and Better than Happiness. You can find out more about Gregory Smith here. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim…

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Episode 30 | Earl Mitchell, SVP of Predictive Analytics @ Hard Rock Digital 1:09:36

1+ y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Episode #30 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Earl "Mitch" Mitchell is the SVP of Predictive Analytics at Hard Rock Digital, the online gaming arm…

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Building a Boot Making Company from Scratch (Special Guest Andrew Svisco) 1:04:29

1+ y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst B…

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Episode 29 | Tanya Bragin, VP of Product @ ClickHouse 1:43:22

1+ y ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Episode #29 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Tanya Bragin is the VP of Product at ClickHouse, a very fast open source OLAP databases used by some…

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Episode 28 | Stormy Peters, VP of Communities @ GitHub 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

57:16

Episode #28 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Stormy Peters began her journey into the world of open source in 2002 when she created and managed H…

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Satan, Public Sex and Clean Butts 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Exploring Taboos: Discussions on Satanism, Public Intimacy, and Hygiene NormsBy Stage Zero Productions

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Episode 27 | Will LaForest, Field CTO @ Confluent 1:04:40

2y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Episode #27 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Will LaForest is the Field CTO @ Confluent, creators and maintainers of Apache Kafka. Before joining …

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Ham, Farts and Nature Hikes 54:48

2y ago54:48

54:48

Where laughter echoes from across the yard! Welcome to 'Neighbors,' a lighthearted, rib-tickling podcast that makes your average day extraordinary. Join our dynamic duo, the cheerful yet hilariously blunt hosts, as they traverse through a galaxy of comical subjects, from everyday observations to the quirkiest of quirks in human behavior. Each episo…

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Blind Insights - Taste The Orchard (Special Guest Warwick Billings of LOBO Cider) 1:05:36

2y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

David has been on a journey with a very special Cider from the Adelaide Hills. Warwick Billings of LOBO cider, creator of what, in David's opinion, is the best cider in Australia, joins the podcast to provide some insight into the history of cider-making and the experiences and philosophies that go into making a substantially special and scrumptiou…

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Blind Insights - Anger is your Compass (Special guest Moshe Ratson) 37:37

2y ago37:37

37:37

David speaks with psychotherapist Moshe Ratson about his book, "Anger is Your Compass". Anger is very powerful, and you can learn to direct your anger to make situations and yourself better. Moshe discusses how to become a Compassionate Warrior, someone who can tap into the wisdom that anger evokes, who feels strong emotions and strives to act with…

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Episode 26 | Rasmus Makwarth, Founder & CEO of Bucket and Opbeat 59:45

2y ago59:45

59:45

Episode #26 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Rasmus Makwarth is the Founder and CEO at Bucket. He was formerly the Co-Founder and CEO at Opbeat wh…

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Blind Insights - Exploring Histories and Fantasies of Heroes and War (Special guest Christian Cameron) 1:15:44

2y ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Christian Cameron is a fiction novelist who has captivated David's imagination with his experiential descriptive writing in the genres of Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, and Science Fiction. David has been spending so much time reading, thinking, and talking about Christian Cameron's books and reading his back catalogue we had to invite him …

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Episode 25 | Jason Apollo Voss, CFA and Founder @ Deception and Truth Analysis | SVB Collapse 1:08:15

2y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Episode #25 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Jason A. Voss, CFA joins us to talk about the new software platform his company launched to analyze d…

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The Dilemmas of Daisy Dimple 18:47

2y ago18:47

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A smile and a flower can change lives. Daisy Dimple can't smile enough. At age 10, she plants flowers everywhere she goes, even in parking lots and sidewalks. She loves their scent and the beauty they bring to the world. Her 13-year-old brother Billy is a bully who’s jealous of her daisies and magic “hypnotizing” dimple. He calls her “Crazy Daisy,”…

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PSA - AUKUS Submarines Explained 22:58

2y ago22:58

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The AUKUS Submarine deal has been announced for a short while and very little sense has been made of it in the public sphere. The $368 billion sum is scary to many people and has also invited very poor commentary from political and media voices. Peter and Tim quiz David on all you need to know to be a submarine expert, giving you the Who, What, Whe…

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Episode 24 | William Dinkel, Founder @ Nova.ai & Special Projects @ Highspot | AI Sales Tools 1:23:39

2y ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Episode #24 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!William Dinkel talks with us about his experience launching and shutting down one startup, then hitti…

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Blind Insights - Understanding the AI Hype 29:25

2y ago29:25

29:25

Tech giants are in a spin trying to keep up with the hype that funds them, and AI has made some significant splashes in 2023 as it is being implemented into search engines. Tim and David discuss the outlook of what our world might look like as machine learning advances, and how we should expect to adapt to these new technologies. If you have any th…

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Episode 23.5 | Chad and Steve talk about recent AI developments 23:55

2y ago23:55

23:55

Episode #23.5 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Chad and Steve talk about recent innovations in AI and the implications it can have in our social …

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Mandy Dandie's Pink Lemonade 19:29

2y ago19:29

19:29

With a little pink lemonade and a little musical magic, one special little girl can save her endangered neighborhood. Mandy Dandie refuses to let Sherwood Neighborhood—which is going downhill fast—be turned into a major freeway. People are unemployed and don’t talk to each other except to fight. Ruben Gruff offers to buy their backyards, and they’r…

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Episode 23 | Alex Francoeur, Head of Product @ Xata | Leading with Influence in a Startup 1:00:05

2y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Episode #23 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Should engineering report to Product Management or should Product Management function solely through…

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Blind Insights - The Examined Life (Special guest Peter Quarry) 1:02:27

2y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

"If I Were You: A Psychologist Puts Himself on the Couch" by Peter Quarry is a 'psychological memoir' that captured the imagination of Tim in early 2023. Joining David and Tim in this episode is the author of a book that effectively exemplifies the response to the Socratic phrase: "The unexamined life is not worth living." Peter describes his fasci…

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Blind Insights - Our New Diets 44:36

2y ago44:36

44:36

In this episode, with a strong dose of 'do your own research', David and Tim share their new eating habits and dietary practices. Four books, namely The Glucose Revolution, Super Gut, Drop Acid, and Nature Wants Us To Be Fat, are paving the way for the latest research in diets and human health. Having read the books, Tim and David share their exper…

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Episode 22 | Dawn Mitchell, HackerOne Chief People Officer | Hiring & WFH in the Digital-First World 51:51

2y ago51:51

51:51

Episode #22 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! How are HR practices changing in the modern world of Digital-First employment? What kinds of skills …

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What's next for Blind Insights in 2023? 26:55

2y ago26:55

26:55

Refocused and reinvigorated, some things have changed for the podcast and you can expect more content in 2023. This episode catches you up with what is happening for David and Tim and gives you some insight into what is coming for Blind Insights this year! If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, co…

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The Potter's House 12:01

2y ago12:01

12:01

Being a willing vessel in the hands of the Potter can bring never-ending miracles. As legend has it, anyone who is a pottery student of Sage Conrad, a renowned potter in Charleston, South Carolina, is sure to experience a miracle, not like a hokey, made-up one, but a deep, mystical encounter that caused the person to change from the inside out. She…

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Blind Insights - Transitioning from Academics to Professions 33:49

2+ y ago33:49

33:49

2023 marks Tim and David fully committed and functioning in their new professions. When this podcast started, David was teaching at university, and now he works in marketing strategy form two companies. How and why does someone make a shift to a completely different field? The shift might not be as drastic is you think... If you have any thoughts o…

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Blind Insights - What is Inbound? David's Master Thesis in a Nutshell 44:14

2+ y ago44:14

44:14

At the end of 2022, David Finished his master's thesis with a High Distinction. David wrote a relatively comprehensive analysis of Inbound Marketing for his Master of Strategic Communications and pitched his writing for a professional audience while still achieving academic success. Tim and David discuss David's findings where he blended academic e…

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Blind Insights - Consciousness 37:28

2+ y ago37:28

37:28

Ever wonder what makes a mind? Philosophers have asked this question for millennia and don't have much concrete evidence to show for it. Tim asks David for his current thoughts and it turns out we now know a lot more about our brains. David can paint an interesting picture of what our conscious thoughts consist of, and why we have them. If you have…

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PSA - The Adelaide University Merger 20:41

2+ y ago20:41

20:41

David has been getting asked a lot about the plans to merge the University of Adelaide with the University of South Australia. This podcast discusses the possible negatives and the likely positives of the merger, giving a perspective the staff and university management will never admit or fail to see. There's a lot to look forward to if this merger…

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Episode 21 | Eric Heikkila, Momento GTM Leader | Modernizing Sales and Go-to-Market 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

50:24

Episode #21 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Are sales reps still needed? Should Sales Reps and SAs have a variable commission plan? Er…

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Father Time 15:36

2+ y ago15:36

15:36

Everything is made beautiful in its time, even if the Hours tries to steal your minutes. Time flies! In an abandoned lighthouse on the coast of Great Point in Nantucket, Massachusetts, an elderly bearded man opens the windows to a bright morning. Over time, he has converted the tower and its nearby buildings into The O’Clock Shop, where he makes an…

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All Angels 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

One girl’s love, faith, and courage turn the tides of Heaven. Fourteen-year-old Joan Orleans is the wonder of the ages. In Medieval France, she has fallen madly in love with Michael, the youngest archangel. She loves to pray with him in the fields of France. Although she lives on Earth and he lives in Heaven, he visits her every day by traveling on…

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Episode 20 | Rory Trifon, President of Richard Bernstein Estate | Bobby Zeik, Artist | Art and NFTs 51:03

2+ y ago51:03

51:03

Episode #20 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Today's episode is a little different, as we'll be talking about art and its intersection …

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Episode 19 | Dr. Emile Servan-Schreiber, MD @ Hypermind | Crowd-Forecasting/Collective Intelligence 1:24:15

2+ y ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Episode #19 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Your hosts Steve Mayzak and Chad Tindel are joined by Dr. Emile Servan-Schreiber, Managing…

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Blind Insights - Humankind is Kind (Special Guest Luke) 42:43

2+ y ago42:43

42:43

Rutger Bregman says you are a decent kind human being. We agree. Humankind deserves more credit, and in this episode Luke helps us reflect on the many reasons why and what that looks like in practice. If you want to harness more positivity and more connection to others, things that are essential to flourishing, we have some insight into starting. W…

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Shiny Nose 20:21

2+ y ago20:21

20:21

When a little girl’s mother dies of cancer, a Christmas reindeer makes the world a brighter place. In 1939, when Robert May, a Montgomery Ward copywriter, decides to write a poem about a reindeer with a shiny nose, he hopes the world will become a brighter place. Many families could still feel the effects of the Great Depression. Instead of making …

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Blind Insights - Mitigating Risk (Special Guest Luke) 50:42

2+ y ago50:42

50:42

While individuals and organisations are paralysed by the fear of things going wrong, what can be done to reduce collateral when problems inevitably arise? As Tim and David recommend books from time to time, when a new Stan McChrystal book comes out, we have to review it, and returning guest Luke brings lived experience to the discussion. If you hav…

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Blind Insights - Choosing your Life Path; It isn't all or nothing 19:25

2+ y ago19:25

19:25

Following a deeply chaotic and introspective year, Tim comes to David with some revelations about his direction in life. David provides insights from his own metamorphosis and explains why we get hung up on incompatible representations of self. This concludes a mini-series on finding your way which included insights into the serendipity of unwelcom…

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Episode 18 | Gaurav Gupta, GP Lightspeed Venture Partners | Former VP Product @ Elastic and Splunk 1:07:41

2+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Episode #18 of "Can I get that software in blue?", a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you! Your hosts Steve Mayzak and Chad Tindel are joined by Gaurav Gupta, General Partner at Lig…

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The Peaceable Kingdom 18:47

2+ y ago18:47

18:47

Unlikely friendships, personal courage, and loyalty can save the day and bring peace to a troubled Kingdom. Eight-year-old Shirley the Lamb doesn’t think she matters much to anyone. She doesn’t have a tail because a lion bit it off. Her family always makes fun of her, teasing her because she lacks the wooly waggler and looks incomplete to them. Whe…

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