When it comes to video games and the hardware and tech we play them on, the team at Digital Foundry are unparalleled experts. Each week, DF Direct breaks down the latest breakthroughs in video game visuals, sound, and performance happening on PlayStation, Xbox, the most powerful PC setups, and more. If you’re a geek for graphics, GPUs, or just video games in general, DF Direct will help you get the most out of your gaming setup.
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Join JP Baric, CEO and founder of Aurum Capital Ventures, as he dives into the world of cryptocurrency and explores how digital currency is changing the way the world thinks about money through conversations with thought-leaders in the space.
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A Podcast For The People About The People. The AdTechGod ® Pod celebrates the Minds Behind Adtech and offers an engaging platform where listeners can discover the stories and insights of the individuals driving the advertising technology industry. This podcast shines a spotlight on the creative and innovative minds that make adtech great, providing a unique perspective on the people behind the technology that shapes our digital advertising experiences. All guests appearing on the adtech god ...
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Thinkers. Builders. Rebels. Big ideas from the edge of tech and beyond. Hosted by Dimitar Stanimiroff, Heresy started with a simple goal: learn from the sharpest minds in SaaS GTM. It’s grown into a show that follows curiosity across domains—tech, startups, investing, science, and philosophy. Past guests include Jason Lemkin (SaaStr), Aaron Ross (Predictable Revenue), Philip Su (ex-Meta, OpenAI) and execs from Uber, Box, Twilio, and Stack Overflow. New episodes drop regularly.
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Beauty at Work expands our understanding of beauty: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Sociologist Brandon Vaidyanathan interviews scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders across diverse fields to reveal new insights into how beauty shapes our brains, behaviors, organizations, and societies--for good and for ill. Learn how to harness the power of beauty in your life and work, while avoiding its pitfalls.
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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Bad jokes. Good folks. Games. Every other week, Chris & Philip talk about their experiences playing different games (both board games and video games). If you enjoy hearing people talk about the fun they have playing various games instead of why X game is better than Y game, this is the show for you. Plus, they've got the latest board games news , the worst jokes, and the best guests occasionally.
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The Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST is a resource for business owners, entrepreneurs, CEOs and other central Ohio business leaders to exchange ideas and learn from interviews with other highly respected business professionals. The subject matter includes an in-depth look at a multitude of business topics, including leadership, management, marketing and company culture. Join us and Ignite Your Business℠!
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DF Direct Weekly #234: Huge Game Pass Price Hike Causes Outrage, New PS5 Teardown
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The Infrastructure Race: Bitcoin Mining Meets AI with Taylor Towler and Bill Schneider
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1:19:50This episode goes deep into the future of Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data centers with Taylor Towler of Solomon Data Systems and Bill Schneider, a global sourcing and energy strategist. Together with JohnPaul, they unpack the real economics behind power, infrastructure, and policy, from scaling megawatt projects to navigating utility politics and…
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Ali Mitchell on Why Europe Struggles to Build $10B Startups — and How to Fix It
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1:04:07Ali Mitchell has backed more than half a dozen unicorns — but his story starts with failure. Before co-founding Huddle and later leading EQT Ventures, one of Europe’s most successful VC funds, Ali was a founder who learned firsthand how hard it is to build and scale. In this episode, we unpack what those early failures taught him about resilience, …
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The Laws of Life with Michael Muthukrishna - S4 E1 (Part 1 of 2)
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Ep. 101 The Reach Effect: Inside the Business of Smarter TV
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Ep. 100 The Future of Ad Tech & Agencies: AI, Giving Back, Walled Gardens & People-First Innovation
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1:16:12In our milestone 100th episode of the AdTechGod Podcast, we’re diving into three big themes: the future of ad tech, the power of giving back, and where agencies are headed next. Segment 1 kicks off with industry legends Ari Paparo and Terence Kawaja. They break down how AI, automation, and consolidation are reshaping digital advertising—and what th…
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Ep. 99 The CIO Perspective: Kelly Metz from Spark Foundry on AI, CTV, and Simplicity in Media
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31:04In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, host AdTechGod speaks with Kelly Metz, Chief Investment Officer at Spark Foundry. They discuss Kelly's career journey through the advertising and media landscape, the importance of relationships in the industry, and the diverse clientele at Spark Foundry. Kelly shares insights on the evolving role of a CIO, the…
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DF Direct Weekly #233: Wolverine Gameplay, Forza Horizon 6, Xbox ROG Ally X Pricing, Saros!
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2:03:55Yes, it's another episode of DF Direct Weekly and yes, once again it's two hours of content discussing the latest gaming and technology news. Marvel's Wolverine, Saros, Flight Sim 2024 and Deus Ex Remastered cover off what we want to talk about from the latest Sony State of Play, while there's reaction to what was essentially the non-reveal of Forz…
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Unlocking the Overlooked 40% with John Piccone from Adform
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13:08In this episode of the AdTechGod Pod, host AdTechGod interviews John Piccone, the Regional President of Adform Americas. They discuss John's extensive background in the ad tech industry, the importance of addressing the overlooked 40% of audiences, and how Adform's independence and transparency set it apart in a competitive market. John shares insi…
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I’m trying to hang on to the magic of Nova Open as long as possible, so we’ve got Ted Wysocki from TNT Laser Works (also the Nova Open RPG lead) on to talk about his game “Sage Stones”. And it’s a game Philip and I BOTH have played! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Gamestop is doing....good...? https://icv2.com/articles/…
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I’m trying to hang on to the magic of Nova Open as long as possible, so we’ve got Ted Wysocki from TNT Laser Works (also the Nova Open RPG lead) on to talk about his game “Sage Stones”. And it’s a game Philip and I BOTH have played! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Gamestop is doing....good...? https://icv2.com/articles/…
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DF Direct Weekly #232: Dying Light: The Beast, Intel/Nvidia Partnership, Borderlands 4 Controversy
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1:56:37In the latest exciting episode of DF Direct Weekly, Alex and Oliver share impressions on the PC and PS5 versions of Dying Light: The Beast in the wake of review code problems stopping us from delivering a full review. Meanwhile, the shocking news of an Intel/Nvidia partnership demands attention from the team, before Rich shares his experiences of t…
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Ep. 98 From Standards to Streaming: Hillary Slattery on Programmatic, Curation & AI
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34:22In this episode of the Ad Tech Godpod, host AdTechGod speaks with Hillary Slattery, Senior Director of Product Management at IAB Tech Lab. They discuss Hillary's career journey, the differences between IAB and IAB Tech Lab, the rise of programmatic advertising in CTV, challenges in transparency and data sharing, innovations in live event advertisin…
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Power, Politics, and Progress: Building America’s Bitcoin Infrastructure with Matt Prusak
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52:26Dive into this conversation with Matt Prusak as he walks through his journey from USBTC and Hut 8 to launching ABTC. We cover strategy, treasury, risks, and why “maximizing Bitcoin per share” is the new gold standard for mining. Here are episode timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro and ABTC mission 00:01:00 Matt’s background and shift to Bitcoin mining 00:03…
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I’m still breathing as I type this, so you can tell it’s been a busy Nova Open! We held our first live show in over 2 years! Mike & Kyron from the Nova Open staff join us for more hijinx than we can probably withstand. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News If you need your speed paint even speedier... https://icv2.com/article…
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I’m still breathing as I type this, so you can tell it’s been a busy Nova Open! We held our first live show in over 2 years! Mike & Kyron from the Nova Open staff join us for more hijinx than we can probably withstand. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News If you need your speed paint even speedier... https://icv2.com/article…
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Ep.97 Agents, Not People: How AI is Rewriting Ad Operations with Joe Hirsch
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36:06Joe Hirsch the CEO of Swivel and former CEO of SpringServe, shares his journey through the ad tech industry, discussing his experiences with affiliate marketing, ad serving, and the evolution of ad operations. He emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency and the role of AI in optimizing ad campaigns, while also addressing the future of Ad…
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DF Direct Weekly #231: Borderlands 4 Perf Issues, Nintendo Direct, PS6 BD Drive, GeForce Now 5080!
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2:22:20In this week's gigantic DF Direct, Alex shares first impressions of Borderlands 4 PC performance, Oliver pops up for a guest appearance as the team summarise Nintendo's latest Direct, Rich enthuses about GeForce Now's new 5080 tier, while cloud coverage continues with a hands-on look at Microsoft xCloud's new 1440p streaming. Meanwhile, there's a c…
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Ep. 96 Inside United Airlines’ Journey with Mike Petrella from Kinective Media
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34:16In this conversation, Mike Petrella, Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships at Kinective Media by United Airlines, discusses his journey in the advertising and media industry, the establishment of Kinective Media, and its role in transforming traveler commerce. He highlights the importance of partnerships, customer choice, and the use of data …
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DF Direct Weekly #230: Switch 2 Ray Tracing - Finally! Hollow Knight: Silksong, 007 First Light!
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1:59:35In the latest DF Direct, we finally get some idea of Switch 2's ray tracing capabilities via Star Wars Outlaws - and the team likes what they see. Meanwhile, details emerge of just how much slower Switch 2 carts are compared to internal storage and MicroSD Express - and it's a touch concerning. A reported storage downgrade for PlayStation 5 isn't e…
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Bitcoin on the Big Screen with Lauren Sieckmann
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44:33Dive into this episode with filmmaker Lauren Sieckmann, co-director of Unbanked, as she shares her journey from Nebraska to directing a global Bitcoin documentary. Use the timestamps below to jump straight to the moments that matter most. 00:00 – Intro: JP introduces Lauren Sieckmann, co-director of Unbanked, and her journey into Bitcoin filmmaking…
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Beauty, Responsibility, and the Future of AI: A Conversation with Brian Mullins of Mind Foundry - Clip From S2E18
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19:51In this clip from the episode of Beauty at Work, host Brandon Vaidyanathan sits down with Brian Mullins, CEO of Mind Foundry, a pioneering responsible AI company spun out of the University of Oxford. Brian shares how AI can be built differently—safely, ethically, and in partnership with human insight—for high-stakes, real-world applications. From m…
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Ep. 95 Podcasting’s Next Wave: Growth, Metrics, and Monetization with Sharon Taylor
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35:46In this episode of the Ad TechGod Pod, host AdTechGod speaks with Sharon Taylor, Chief Revenue Officer at Triton Digital, about podcasting and audio advertising. They discuss Sharon's journey into the audio space, the growth and trends of podcasting in different regions, and the role of Triton in monetizing podcasts. The conversation also touches o…
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DF Direct Weekly #229: Xbox Ally X Hands-On, Sweeney Defends UE5, id Software Doom TDA Deep Dive!
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1:53:36In the latest DF Direct, Rich and Alex share their hands-on experiences of the Xbox/Asus ROG Ally X and non-X, while the team react to Epic's Tim Sweeney seemingly laying the blame on developers for sub-optimal Unreal Engine 5 games. Alex discusses a couple of his favourite SIGGRAPH graphics presentations. Finally, John's massively enthused by Shad…
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The Sacred Power of Sound: Timothy Myers on Beauty, Community, and the Art of Conducting - Clip From S2E17
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20:51Is classical music “entertainment”? Timothy Myers, conductor and music director of the Austin Opera, argues that it’s an antidote to entertainment. Here, he shares his story of how he became a conductor and discusses what he finds inspiring about orchestral performance. In this clip from the Beauty at Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan speaks …
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Ep. 94 First-Party Data, Retail Media, and Resilience with Elizabeth Donovan
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33:46In this episode of the AdTechGod pod, Elizabeth Donovan, SVP Global Head of Commerce and Retail Media Networks at Kinesso/Acxiom/IPG , shares her journey into the retail media space, discussing her experiences at Marriott Media Networks and AccuWeather. She emphasizes the importance of first-party data, the transformation in retail media, and the c…
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DF Direct Weekly #228: Elden Ring/FF7R Switch 2! #StutterStruggle Fixed? Valve Console Specs!
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1:51:32With Rich unable to escape infection at #gamescom2025, it's down to John and Alex to share their impressions from the show, with Oliver completing the panel. The team share their thoughts on the Switch 2 ports of Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Remake in the wake of very negative and very positive reactions from the showfloor. Alex is optimistic abo…
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Building Life Insurance for the Bitcoin Economy with Zachary Townsend
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46:45This episode follows JP’s conversation with Zachary Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, covering how he built the first fully Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company and its role in the emerging Bitcoin economy. [00:00:00] Introduction. JP welcomes Zachary and the topic of Bitcoin life insurance. [00:01:00] Why Bitcoin + Life Insurance. Starting from th…
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I promise we’ll get back to interviews next time (Nova Open LIVE show btw!!), but for now we’ve finally got more news out of Gen Con to talk about, along with what was “hot” during the show. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News More details on Gundam Assemble https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60205/gen-con-2025-news-bandai…
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I promise we’ll get back to interviews next time (Nova Open LIVE show btw!!), but for now we’ve finally got more news out of Gen Con to talk about, along with what was “hot” during the show. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News More details on Gundam Assemble https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60205/gen-con-2025-news-bandai…
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Art, Trauma, and the Power of Vulnerability – A Conversation with Wayne Brezinka - Clip From S2E16
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20:08How can art heal us? Award-winning artist Wayne Brezinka discusses some of the most meaningful responses to his pieces that he’s received. He also talks about the workshops he leads that focus on using art as a tool to respond to trauma. In this episode of the Beauty at Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan speaks with Wayne about the role of vul…
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DF Direct Weekly #227: Battlefield 6 PC is Superb, Drag x Drive Switch 2, RTX 4090 Handheld!
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1:58:30In the calm before the storm of Gamescom 2025, gaming and technology news is thin on the ground - and there's some degree of disappointment beyond the brilliance of the Battlefield 6 open beta. Drag x Drive on Switch 2 underwhelms, AMD releases an RX 9060 that you can't buy - and isn't really that much different to the 9060 XT. Light relief comes i…
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Ep. 93 The Future of Audio is Now with Ari Stein from SiriusXM
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28:30In this conversation, Ari Stein, Senior Director of Programmatic Sales at SiriusXM Media, shares insights into the evolution of audio streaming, the growth of podcasting, and the changing landscape of audio advertising. He discusses his journey in the audio industry, the importance of company culture, and the future of audio in relation to AI. Ari …
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The Refresh News: August 18 Walmart–Trade Desk Shift, Google’s AI Ad Fraud Push, and Upfronts 2025 Numbers
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10:27This week’s episode of The Refresh dives into Walmart’s evolving partnership with The Trade Desk, signaling potential changes in retail media alliances. We explore Google’s use of large language models to combat ad fraud, achieving significant reductions in invalid traffic. Finally, we break down Variety’s latest upfronts report, showing a continue…
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This is awkward…normally I’m the one with stories from Gen Con, now I’m scouring online looking for them myself. We’ve got some news stories and social media to fill in the gaps though! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Just what TI4 needed was MOAR stuff... https://www.wargamer.com/twilight-imperium/thunders-edge-expansi…
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This is awkward…normally I’m the one with stories from Gen Con, now I’m scouring online looking for them myself. We’ve got some news stories and social media to fill in the gaps though! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Just what TI4 needed was MOAR stuff... https://www.wargamer.com/twilight-imperium/thunders-edge-expansi…
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Digital Fashion, Aesthetics, and the Politics of Beauty: Philosopher Michael R. Spicher - Clip From S2E15
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11:39What is digital fashion and why pay attention to it? Philosopher Michael R. Spicher shares how his ongoing research on digital fashion shows that we are “aesthetic beings.” He also discusses the relationship between beauty and politics. In this clip from the Beauty at Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan speaks with Michael about his new co-edit…
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Ep. 92 Publishing, AI, and the Business of Lifestyle Media with Rachael Savage
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29:04In this episode, Rachael Savage, Senior Vice President of Ad Revenue Operations at Hearst Magazines, shares her extensive background in the publishing industry, discussing her journey from early experiences in computer camp to her current role overseeing revenue operations for various media brands. She highlights the transition from traditional new…
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