Best Dave Goetz Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 225: Sean James: Data Centers, Green Tech, and AI Adventures 58:54

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Sean James spills on sustainable tech, smart designs, and why flops spark wins. Plus, how to hired by a Hyperscale in 3 easy steps—proof nice guys finish first! Join me for a hilarious, eye-opening chat! References Duke University Study: Duke University's Energy Initiative. https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/sites/default/files/publications/rethink…

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AI Eating SEO? YouTube Just As Important As Your Website? Marcus Sheridan pulls no punches 38:34

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Founders, you kinda suck at SEO, content, and communications. That's tragic because many of you have incredible brain-frying technology and ideas the world wants to hear about. Marcus Sheridan, author Endless Customers describes why AI has made web content more important than ever, and explains why YouTube is just as important as your own site. She…

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Episode 224: Dagi Berhane – Building Data Centers Where There’s No Power, Water, or Patience 1:26:49

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What do you get when you mix solar panels, shipping containers, and sheer willpower? A data center in the wild. Dagi Berhane joins me to talk trust, technology, and why availability should come before sustainability. Also, what happens when your cloud has no internet? (Spoiler: Dagi builds one.) Guest Links Dagi Berhane’s LinkedIn: https://www.link…

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Episode 223: Julie Fedorchak – AI, Energy Policy, and Other Energy Lessons (or How to Not Get Run Out of Town) 37:09

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What do AI, energy, and rural America have in common? Everything. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins me to talk about working together—across communities, industries, and the aisle—to tackle tough challenges with common sense and shared purpose, from Wahpeton to Washington. Guest Info Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak – U.S. House of Representatives: …

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Episode 222: Joshua (JP) Buzzell: Abundance, AI, and Next-Gen Data Center Innovation 2:11:36

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What if we stopped asking “what’s left?” and started asking “what’s possible?” In this episode, JP Buzzell helps us shake off the doom and gloom with a fresh take on what’s next for power, AI, and the people building the future. He’s all about big ideas, smart grids, and working together to get things done. If you’re tired of hearing “that’ll never…

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Episode 221: John Coster — Systems Thinking, AI Disruption, and Why Philosophers Make Great Technologists 1:08:10

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David McCall sits down with John Coster, the master electrician turned systems thinker, to explore why AI might break your systems — and why your best defense is a little philosophy, a lot of collaboration, and maybe a good spreadsheet. Expect humor, reflection, and big questions about human flourishing.…

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Episode 220: Jim Gao – AI, Data Centers, and the Peanut Butter Apocalypse 1:21:00

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AI is learning, growing, and optimizing our world—but can it make a proper peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Jim Gao joins David McCall to discuss how AI went from winning board games to optimizing data centers, why trusting AI is like supervising an intern, and how data centers might just become the next big "player" in AI’s game of efficiency. Gu…

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Episode 219: Carrie Goetz – Tech Careers, Mentorship & The Future of Digital Infrastructure 57:04

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AI isn’t coming for your job—but it might take the boring parts! Carrie Goetz joins David McCall to talk about mentorship, career opportunities in tech, and how to make AI work for us (instead of the other way around). Plus, why data centers are the best-kept secret in the job market and how one simple trick can clean up your social media feed. Gue…

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Episode 218: Dr. Paul Root Wolpe | Conflict Resolution, AI, and Building a More Peaceful Future 1:01:19

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How do we transform conflict into peace? Dr. Paul Root Wolpe returns to discuss his mission to make Atlanta a global hub for conflict resolution. Can AI help in this process? Maybe—but should we trust it blindly? Probably not. This episode unpacks the balance between technology and human connection. Plus, Dave investigates Dr. Wolpe’s suspiciously …

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Third Man Syndrome 52:02

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Meg and Alyssa share some astonishing third man stories after recounting their own stories of Valentine's Day and the Eagles Super Bowl celebrations!

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Episode 217; Dan Crosby; Powering the Future – Dan Illuminates the Path to Smarter Energy and Data Centers 1:31:30

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Dan Crosby sheds light on the exciting world of data center power, exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Discover how microgrids, strategic partnerships, and a touch of optimism can power the data centers of tomorrow! Dan Crosby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-crosby-a58a3212/ Legend Energy Advisors: https://legendenergyadvis…

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Episode 216: Craig Pennington; AI, Liquid Cooling, and How to Save a Data Center (& Your Marriage?) 2:01:17

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Craig Pennington takes us on a journey from adventures with the Royal Air Force to rethinking data centers for AI environments. Tune in for GPU gossip, liquid cooling confessions, and why collaboration might just save us all! This episode is as electrifying as a 130-kilowatt cabinet!By Dave McCall

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Haunted Fútbol 31:18

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Still caught up in Super Bowl excitement, Meg and Alyssa stay in a sporting territory this week. This time, they explore some paranormal experiences on and around the soccer.

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Go Birds! 54:10

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The Philadelphia Eagles have made it back to the Super Bowl! To celebrate, Meg and Alyssa tell some incredible paranormal "Eagle" stories!

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Renovation Report — Chad Goetz, Nicklaus Design 18:00

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In this episode of the Renovation Report, sponsored by Golf Preservations, Chad Goetz, senior design associate with Nicklaus Design, talks with John Reitman about a recent restoration of the Cochise Course at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Goetz talks about the history of this Nicklaus Signature Course that was the original site of The Tra…

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Danny Getz - World Contact Day 1:02:37

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You've heard from Danny Getz on this show many times before, but never like this. This time, Danny brings us a chilling story from his own life! There's a first time for everything! In addition to his haunting tale from the early internet age, he tells us how The Carpenters led him to a wonderful yet scary story of one man trying to make contact wi…

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IBM Technology hit 1 million YouTube subs. Host Martin Keen explains their strategy. 33:24

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IBM Technology's YouTube channel just hit 1 million subs last week and show host Martin Keen explains how they create content, where they get their ideas, how they promote, and how they create "broad" content to engage, and then drill down into the niches to build relationships. Keen also explains how their team collaborates to ensure content stays…

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Episode 215: Christine King, Chris Lohse; Nuclear Energy: Big Risks, Bigger Rewards, & Gummy Bears? 1:46:27

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David McCall, Christine King, and Chris Lohse dive into nuclear power’s pivotal role in meeting rising energy demand and decarbonization goals. They explore AI-driven challenges, grid reliability, SMRs, microreactors, energy justice, and policy hurdles. Spoiler: even gummy bears find their way into this electrifying discussion on resilience and inn…

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Happy New Year! 42:01

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Meg and Alyssa ring in the new year with some 2025 dos and don'ts, and a tarot reading for the show.

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Lifelong Education | with Dr. Mike Goatley 53:00

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In this episode Frank speaks with Dr. Michael J. Goatley Jr., Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. His contributions to sports turf management and turfgrass science have earned him numerous honors, including the 2023 PGMS Gold Medal Award and election as an American Society of Agronomy Fellow in 2018. Dr. Goatley and Frank…

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Episode 214: Grandma Stocks and Dragon Flames: Cooling the AI Heatwave with Vertiv’s Greg Stover 57:15

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Greg Stover, Vertiv’s Global Director of High Tech Development, takes us on a wild ride from IBM laser printers to AI-driven liquid cooling solutions. Learn how data centers are saving humanity, embracing renewables, and battling 43kW racks—one kilowatt at a time. Greg Stover: LinkedIn Vertiv: https://www.vertiv.com/en-emea/ External References Sup…

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Rockbottum Radio: Our Annual Prediction Show 9:00

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In this episode, we forecast what lies ahead for golf operations in 2025. As with all Rockbottum CC intel briefings, it's in code, discernible only by a certain IQ level. (Not too high, not too low.) In a bonus segment, Ludell gets to the bottum of this whole mysterious drone issue.By TurfNet RADIO

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Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round #8 1:08:00

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Prior to delving into holiday glimmers, Dave provides a Walter update and Peter anticipates the arrival of his new rescue dog, Kobe, inbound from Georgia. One of Peter's glimmers involved a family horse-drawn sleigh ride experience for Patty's birthday, two days after Christmas. Peter laments a catastrophic moment of stupidity with a home project t…

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Renovation Report: Tony Pioppi with Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC 36:00

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Tony Pioppi chats with Eric Morrison, CGCS at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton, CT, about the seemingly perpetual (since 2009) gradual renovation of the 125 year old Donald Ross designed municipal course located on Long Island Sound. Many of the 100+ bunkers are being renovated for the first time, funded with non-traditional financing within a m…

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Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted #7 59:00

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In this pre-holiday episode, Dave introduces his new puppy, Walter, named after Walter Woods, venerable course manager at the St. Andrews Links. Peter laments a depressive nosedive since he lost his dog, Frosty... coupled with short day length and the upcoming holidays, both of which can be emotionally problematic for many people. He relates his ch…

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Dave Terruso - Books For Adults 1:57:22

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Author and comedian Dave Terruso joins us to talk about his personal history as a writer, his approach to the craft, and his new horror novel The Snake Lady Will Eat You Whole.

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Frankly Speaking | The First Green, Then and Now 32:00

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In this special episode of Frankly Speaking highlighting the The First Green program, Frank revisits his conversation with jeff Gullickson, the “Godfather” of the First Green program. The passion that Jeff discusses lays the foundation for the current program managed by Leann Cooper, the Director of First Green And Workforce Development at the GCSA…

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Ep 213: James Walker; Unlocking the Future of Nuclear: Microreactors, Safety Myths, and Salmon Fishermen 1:09:57

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James Walker, nuclear physicist, engineer, and proud salmon fisherman-accent holder, dives deep into the future of nuclear energy with me on this episode of the QTS Experience. From debunking safety myths and exploring microreactor innovation to tackling the energy sovereignty puzzle, James shares why nuclear is poised to power our data centers, re…

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Paranormal Gift Guide 55:46

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Meg and Alyssa take us through the perfect gifts for paranormal enthusiasts of all ages!

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Episode 212: Jeff Barber; Powering the Data Center Future: Fuel Cells, Microgrids, and the Hunt for Mr. Fusion 1:17:06

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Bloom Energy’s Jeff Barber joins me to discuss why reliable, sustainable, and innovative power generation is the key to the future of data centers. From his days as a mainframe operator at Chico State to leading the charge with hydrogen fuel cells, Jeff shares his insights into the evolving energy landscape. We tackle the challenges of scaling AI w…

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Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, #6 1:01:00

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After each experiencing the recent death of a beloved dog, both Dave and Peter look forward to the arrival of new puppies. Glimmers include Peter's hearing from many old friends about his written tribute to Frosty, and a barred owl on a nightime "business trip". They touch on triggers for depression, anger, and the state of social media and YouTube…

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All Star of Turf: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D. 31:00

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The latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., of TurfGrade LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska. Kreuser has a wide range of experience in the turf industry. He is a former golf course superintendent and professor at the University of Nebraska, and along with Doug Soldat, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin, is the founder of TurfGrade LLC. Tur…

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(Near) Death Experiences 22:13

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Meg and Alyssa catch up with stories of major life events and some haunting stories from Reddit.

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Ballpark in a Box | Frankly Speaking with Murray Cook 43:00

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Frank speaks with Murray Cook, Head of Sports Turf Division at Brightview Sports and a 2025 Inductee into the Virgina Sports Hall of Fame. Murray and Frank discuss three decades of experience, in field construction and renovation for multiple MLB stadiums, Olympic venues, and World Baseball Classic facilities. His expertise spans from the major lea…

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Episode 211: Adam Black; Building Leaders, Breaking Barriers, and Why Safety is a Love Language 1:04:19

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Adam Black joins me to talk leadership, construction, and the complex world of critical infrastructure. From his early days as a fresh Georgia Tech grad to leading multi-million dollar data center projects, Adam shares how his journey shaped his philosophy: leadership is service to others. We discuss why failures are often the best teachers, how to…

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Trains Are More Haunted But Boats Are More Scary 40:57

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Meg and Alyssa tell some Thanksgiving stories, give some movie recommendations, and stumble on some interesting stories with a paranormal twist from South Philadelphia

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Episode 210: Peter Gross; Data Centers on the Edge: AI Disruption, Nordic Advantages, and Golf in Iceland 1:10:12

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Peter Gross, a pioneer in the data center industry, joins me to discuss the seismic shifts reshaping critical infrastructure. From AI-driven innovation to the challenges of power shortages and the rise of Data Center Campuses, Peter delivers a masterclass on why this industry is experiencing explosive growth—and why it’s never been more exciting (o…

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Rising Stars of Turf: Carson Letot, Ph.D., USGA 50:00

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Listen in as Carson Letot, Ph.D., joins TurfNet's John Reitman to discuss his less-than-traditional route from an intern on a golf course to becoming a school teacher to finally being named program coordinator of the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program. A former TurfNet intern in Ireland, Letot fills us in on how the one-year GAP program works …

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Wilber & McCormick, Unscripted: Round #5 57:00

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Glimmers galore in this somewhat music-themed show. Peter kicks it off with a glimmer about a hand truck and his mother-in-law, while Dave follows up with a nice reach out from Emily Casey about dear, departed Bruce. Stuck in a loneliness funk after being home alone (with two geriatric dogs) for a couple weeks, Peter's day is brightened by a packag…

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Serena Bolliger - The Ghost Is Vintage 1:01:22

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Serena Bolliger brings us some stories from Arlington, and no offense to Brads, but we're not interested in anything Brads have to say #notallBrads #yesallbrads https://allisonsfinkelstein.com/publications/forgotten-veterans-invisible-memorials-how-american-women-commemorated-the-great-war-1917-1945/ https://icdt.osu.edu/code-girls-untold-story-ame…

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Throughlines: Organic Matter and Nutrient Management | with Dr. Chas Schmid 49:00

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Frank speaks with Dr. Chas Schmid from Oregon State University on the evolution of his thinking on organic matter and nutrient management from early days meeting in Nebraska, a stint for Chas Ph.D. at Rutgers University and now as part of the thriving OSU Turfgrass Program. An in-depth discussion of modern-day organic matter management with particu…

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Renovation Report: Brad Klein with Emily Casey, Seven Canyons Golf Club 43:00

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In this episode of Renovation Report Emily Casey, assistant superintendent at Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona, talks with Brad Klein about her non-traditional route into the turf business from the corporate world. Casey, who has been chosen to attend next year's BTME conference as part of the Links to Success program, never played golf b…

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Scary Stories, and More! 56:25

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We set out to catch up and hear some fun scary stories written by Reddit users, but we hit the full array of emotions along the way

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Wilber & McCormick | Tag Team Unscripted #4 50:00

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In this post-election -- nah -- episode, Dave and Peter share some glimmers, chat about methods for dealing with unwelcome news and limiting the inroads allowed to stressors, talk about sore winners, and dump out the mailbag for comments and feedback. There's a bit of election rehash, the first Lesson from the Bus, and a reaffirmation of why we're …

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Episode 209: Scott Bergs; Dark Fiber, Innovation, and Riding Pigs on the Prairie 1:26:50

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Scott Bergs joins the QTS Experience to demystify the world of dark fiber and communications infrastructure. Scott is CEO of Dark Fiber and Infrastructure (DF&I), a private builder, owner, operator of secure dark fiber and conduit infrastructure. From Midwest hog farms to the race for data, Scott shares insights on the urgent need for scalable powe…

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Hoban's Digital Ball Secrets | Rockbottum Radio 15:00

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This episode is a hybridized Podcast/Radio Show starring Mark Hoban, the Jedi Master of golf turf. He forced his way into our studio and demanded we tell the truth about his USGA Metrics Ball methods and results. We managed to trick him into going to lunch early so we could complete the show and slip in a bonus Story Time.…

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Miracles 14:36

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I guess it's not a bad time to hear about some miracles.

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“Reel” Solid Professional | Frankly Speaking with Kayla Kipp, CTEM 34:00

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Frank visits with Kayla Kipp, Certified Turfgrass Equipment Manager at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western Pennsylvania. Kayla takes us through her journey as the daughter of a handyman-Dad to her current leadership role at Nemacolin as well her support of Equipment Managers and Technicians benefiting from her involvement in the GCSAA’s education…

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Episode 208: Ciaran Flanagan– Digital Twins, AI, & the Energy Trilemma: Molding Data Centers for Tomorrow 1:10:12

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In this episode, I sit down with Ciaran Flanagan, VP & Global Head of Data Center Solutions & Services at Siemens, to discuss the future of data centers amidst the challenges of the "Energy Trilemma"—balancing cost, reliability, and decarbonization. Ciaran shares his insights into how Siemens leverages digital twins to enhance data center design, r…

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Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round 3 1:04:00

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Dave and Peter ponder the passing of Dave's dog Bruce, touch on the US election, debate the value of social media participation, and answer the question of whether Turf Twitter is dead.By TurfNet RADIO