Best Statistical Consulting Podcasts (2025)

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The New Section 1071 13:26

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This podcast highlights sweeping changes proposed for Section 1071 Rule that would dramatically shrink the volume of reportable small business lending and the number of institutions required to report in comparison to the lenders reporting under the CRA Rule. The most significant shift is redefining a “small business” from $5 million to $1 million …

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Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: The survey study edition 1:04:01

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Does the temperature of your coffee six months ago really predict whether you feel gassy today? This week we dissect a new nutrition survey study on hot and cold beverage habits that claims to connect drink temperature with gut symptoms, anxiety, and more—despite relying on year-old memories and a blizzard of statistical tests. It’s the perfect cas…

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Discussion with Kaspar Rufibach 47:18

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In this episode of "In the Interim...", Dr. Scott Berry interviews Dr. Kaspar Rufibach, Co-Head of Advanced Biostatistical Sciences at Merck. The conversation tracks Rufibach’s evolution from academic training in actuarial and mathematical statistics through cancer research collaborations, postdoctoral work, and academic consulting, leading to appl…

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286. Scaling Thrift Retail Into a Global Franchise—Tyler and Zach Gordon, Co-CEOs, Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid 41:44

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How well do you know your target customer? What kind of clarity do you have on it? Our guests today are Zach and Tyler Gordon, co-CEOs of Basecamp Franchising, which includes: two brands with more than 200 combined locations, who share with us how they are growing their franchise system in the second hand industry by having clarity and precision ar…

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Breaking Down the Texas Supreme Court’s Revamped Petition-for-Review System 45:01

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The Texas Supreme Court is on the verge of eliminating the practice of requesting merits briefs before granting petitions for review—a change that will fundamentally reshape how the high court handles cases. In this deep dive into Misc. Docket No. 25-9092, hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders break down the proposed rule changes, which aim to make the…

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Bayesian Statistics in Clinical trials: The Past, Present, and Future 1:07:17

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In this episode of "In the Interim…" guest host Cooper Berry moderates a detailed discussion on the evolution and practice of Bayesian methodology in clinical trials with fellow family members Dr. Don Berry, Dr. Scott Berry, Dr. Lindsay Berry, and Dr. Nick Berry. The panel outlines the foundational principles of Bayesian decision-making in medical …

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285. Giving Thanks in Dire Straits—Michelle Campbell, Author 25:43

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Have you found yourself in dire circumstances and wondered what might come out of it? Our guest today is Michelle Campbell, who shares how her resilience and perseverance can forge a new direction to help others through similar challenges. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It is never too late to choose a better path. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free fran…

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IPB188: IPv6 Adoption for an Entire Country 35:54

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What does it take for an entire country to adopt IPv6? Our guest today is Tenanoia (Noia) Simona, CEO of Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation, the country’s sole telecommunications provider. She’s here to walk us through the difficulties of connecting the many islands of Tuvalu and their journey to achieving one of the world’s highest IPv6 adoptio…

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What Sweatpants Can Teach Us about Generational Differences and Segmentation 21:38

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Consumer companies are facing a new reality: demand is maturing, competition is intensifying, and generational preferences are diverging. Justin Vincent, part of BCG’s leadership team for consumer and fashion, explains how businesses can avoid fading into the background by choosing a durable purpose, serving real consumer needs, and mastering digit…

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A Visit with Stroke Neurologist Dr. Jeff Saver 36:59

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In episode 37 of "In the Interim…", Dr. Jeff Saver, Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program, details his shift from behavioral neurology to clinical stroke research after early engagement with multicenter trials like TOAST. The discussion covers the biology of acute ischemic stroke, quantifying neuronal loss, and th…

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Holiday Survival Guide: How to talk about scientific studies around the dinner table 1:01:46

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Does a little alcohol really make you speak a foreign language better? This week we unpack a quirky randomized trial that tested Dutch pronunciation after a modest buzz—and came to the opposite conclusion the researchers expected. We use it as the perfect holiday case study: instead of arguing with Uncle Joe at the dinner table, we’ll show you how …

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284. The Small Business Competitive Edge—Sri Kaza, Author 34:44

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Do you view your closeness or proximity to your customers as a strategic advantage? Or said differently, have you thought about that before? Our guest today is Mr. Sri Kaza, who shares with us his Underdog formula that he has found in small businesses. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: What makes your business unique? LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free fran…

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Statistical Significance 19:27

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This podcast explains how statistical significance is used in redlining allegations based on disparate impact, despite potential deemphasis under the Trump Administration, as regulators may shift accusations from disparate impact to disparate treatment while still relying on statistical analysis. The hosts clarify that statistical significance meas…

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The Saga of the Lecanemab Adaptive Phase II Trial 51:46

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In Episode 36 of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry and Dr. Don Berry analyze the Phase II trial of Lecanemab (BAN2401) in Alzheimer’s disease, focusing on the application of adaptive Bayesian methods following persistent failures in Alzheimer’s drug development. The conversation covers the specific design features of five active arms, response ada…

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283. The Entrepreneur’s Ripple Effect: How Leadership Fuels Growth—Lisa Even, Founder, Lisa Even International 24:16

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Are you aware of how your attitude impacts the room you walk into? Positively or negatively? Our guest today is Lisa Even, who talks about how your attitudes and behaviors as the leader of your company create a ripple effect throughout your team. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: What does joy look like? LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consulta…

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IPB187: IPv6 RFC Updates 20:19

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Today the IPv6 Buzz crew provides updates on the latest in IPv6 standards, RFCs, and best practices. They break down the recent discussions around RFC 6052, explore the options for RFC 8215, and share Nick’s spin on the now defunct testipv6.com site. Episode Links: RFC 6052 RFC 8215 RFC 6598 IPv6.army…

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What’s Next in Medtech Matters to Us All 20:16

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Medtech is a $900 billion industry transforming how we treat, diagnose, and prevent disease—but its innovation engine is slowing. Vikram Aggarwal, global leader of BCG’s medical technology work, explains what’s behind the slowdown and how leaders can rethink regulation, software, and talent to re-accelerate breakthroughs. Learn More: Vikram Aggarwa…

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Teaching Statistics and Data Science through Sports with Dr. Jim Albert 38:11

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On this episode of “In the Interim…”, which is co-sponsored by the Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, Dr. Scott Berry talks with Dr. Jim Albert, Professor Emeritus at Bowling Green State University, whose extensive work encompasses Bayesian statistics and computation, sports analytics, and decades of exemplary teaching. Dr. Albert sh…

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Shingles Shot and Dementia: Could one vaccine protect your brain? 1:12:58

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What do chickenpox and shingles have to do with your brain? This week, we dig into two 2025 headline-grabbing studies that link the shingles shot to lower dementia rates. We start in Wales, where a birthday cutoff turned into the perfect natural experiment, and end in the U.S. with a multi-million-person megastudy. Featuring bias-variance Goldilock…

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282. From 200 to 1,400 Franchises: Building Club Pilates Worldwide—Tianna Strateman, President, Club Pilates 26:40

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Have you ever thought about building an international brand around the world? Or, wondered what it might be like in leading a company through national and international growth? Our guest today is Tianna Strateman, who is the brand president of Club Pilates, and she shares with us her insights and lessons learned on growing from 200 franchises to mo…

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BCG Presents: The CEO Radar 15:41

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AI is rising on the agendas of global CEOs, according to the latest edition of the CEO Radar. But a surprising number of chief executives are still struggling to embed the technology into their businesses. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Vlad Lukić, BCG …

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Digital Googols 38:14

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In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry examines the concept of “digital twins” in clinical trials. He details how simulation of clinical trials is a direct analog of digital twin methodology, allowing for the in-silico modeling of the physical trial conduct, enrollment, dropouts, and patient outcomes under varied assumptions. Scott d…

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281. Luck vs. Skill: The Scary Truth—Dr. Mike Orkin, Professor Emeritus of Statistics 34:48

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Do you consider yourself lucky? Or do you consider yourself have earned it by working hard? Or, is it both? Our guest today is Dr. Michael Orkin, is a statistics expert and he shares with us some surprising insights. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: In order to increase your chances, you need to put yourself in positions where opportunities can occur and create mo…

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IPB186: An Inside Look at RFC 9872 for Discovering v6 Prefixes 20:10

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RFC 9872 makes recommendations for NAT64 prefix discovery for hosts supporting v4-to-v6 translation. Co-host Nick Buralgio is a co-author of this RFC, so we’re taking the opportunity to talk about it in detail. We discuss the problems RFC 9872 is addressing and why a new RFC was needed for operational guidance, not necessarily defining a... Read mo…

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Who Is Your Comfort?: Faith, Healing, and Hope After Divorce and Lessons From God Through Decades of Divorce Law. 25:19

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In this episode of Divorce, Healthy!, host Ashley-Nicole Russell is joined by Ashley Michael to explore the profound role of faith during divorce and how spiritual guidance can transform one of life’s most challenging transitions. From personal experience to professional insight, they unpack how leaning on God—not material things, relationships, or…

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Your Next Business Move Should Be in Orbit 23:18

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Space isn’t just for rockets and research anymore. Satellite technology drives precision navigation, automation, and connectivity—quietly powering everything from farming to finance. Troy Thomas, BCG’s global lead for space business, explains why CEOs need a deliberate space strategy to stay ahead of disruption and unlock new growth. Learn More: Tr…

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Flood remains compliance challenge 17:42

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This podcast discusses the persistent compliance challenges financial institutions face with flood insurance requirements. The hosts explain that while the statutory requirements seem straightforward—including determining if property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), providing proper notices, requiring adequate coverage, escrowing premiums,…

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Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny? 1:04:33

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What if a haunted house makes your date look hotter? This week we dive into the infamous Scary Bridge Study — the 1970s classic that launched a thousand pop-psych takes on fear and lust. It’s the one with the swaying bridge, pretty “research assistant,” and phone number scrawled on torn paper. The study became legend, but how sturdy were its stats?…

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A Visit with Andrew Thomson 43:37

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In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry interviews Dr. Andrew Thomson, owner and lead consultant of Regnitio. Thomson discusses his academic progression from mathematics at Cambridge to a Master’s at Southampton and advanced study with Prof. Sylvia Richardson at Imperial College, followed by doctoral work in cluster randomized trials …

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280. ADHD Brain on Fire: How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent—Skye Waterson 22:56

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Do you manage someone with ADHD? Or, do you have ADHD or ADHD type symptoms? Our guest today is Skye Waterson, and she shares with us some techniques and strategies to help support the ADHD brain. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: If your systems are not working, it is likely your systems and not you. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultatio…

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Starting, Statistics, and Second Chances in Appellate Law | Tad Bartlett 51:26

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When he started his solo appellate practice in Louisiana, Tad Bartlett had to educate trial lawyers about the utility of having an appellate attorney on their team. Today, 18 attorneys are certified appellate specialists through the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. “It’s nice to know when I sit in a room with the other 17, these are really …

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Moving Clinical Trial Goalposts 37:13

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In this episode of "In the Interim…", Dr. Scott Berry and Dr. Kert Viele analyze how regulatory, editorial, and science community standards often impose additional, inconsistent requirements for novel methods in clinical trial design, rarely applied to standard approaches. Examples from oncology, enrichment trials, platform studies, and endpoint an…

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279. Stop Chasing a “One Report” Unicorn—Cassmer Ward, Founder, Nexagy 33:36

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How are you reviewing and looking at your company financials? Do you look at them? Our guest today is Cassmer Ward,who shares with us insights to stop chasing "the one" financial report you must have as a leader. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Stop chasing the “one report to rule them all." LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with B…

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IPB185: When IPv6 VPN and DNS Don’t Cooperate 17:06

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Sometimes weirdness occurs within DNS if you’re on an IPv4 network and you connect to a dual-stack or v6-only VPN. Maybe the browser doesn’t connect, but you can still send pings, or vice versa. Is the OS getting confused about which stack and which order of interfaces to request services? Is the weird behavior being... Read more »…

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The Button That Broke the Internet (and Built It Too) 20:02

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