Best Joe Wong Podcasts (2025)

Meet Tracy Halladay, a nature and wildlife photographer based in British Columbia, whose breathtaking images are rooted in resilience, recovery, and a deep love for the natural world. After surviving four years on dialysis and receiving a life-saving kidney transplant, Tracey returned to the outdoors with a fresh vision, capturing everything from s…

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Peter Hanssens - Building Strong Data Engineering Communities 57:26

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Peter Hanssens is an Australia-based data engineer, business owner, and community pillar. He runs Cloud Shuttle, a data engineering consultancy and organizes DataEngBytes, a series of meetups and conferences throughout Australia and New Zealand. We chat about building data engineering communities, running conferences, and much more.…

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Managing Chronic Pain in Senior Dogs with Dr. Monica Tarantino 25:12

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Your senior pup can thrive in their golden years! Dr. Monica Tarantino, co-founder of the Senior Dog Veterinary Society, shares how to help keep your aging companion comfortable and full of life. She reveals subtle signs to watch for, and ways to help senior dogs rediscover their zest for life. From maintaining dental health to creating effective c…

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Aaron Neiderhiser - Creating the Future of Healthcare Analytics 42:15

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Aaron Neiderhiser (CEO of Tuva Health) has an audacious goal of improving US healthcare analytics. It all starts with the data. Aaron discusses his journey and obsession with making sense of the gigantic mess of US healthcare data.

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Solutions for Myopia and Clearer Vision with Dr. Rupa Wong 26:44

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There may be more to nearsightedness than meets the eye. Join us for a conversation with pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Rupa Wong as she explores what’s behind the rise in nearsightedness and shares potential solutions that may help slow its progression. She explains why nearsightedness is more than just needing glasses and highlights practical step…

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Freestyle Fridays - The End is Nigh (Again) 16:15

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There have been lots of social media posts declaring things to be dead - SQL, R, data engineering, BI, etc. I give my thoughts on these proclamations, why it's a wrong way to think about our space, and more.

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Curtis Jones: Arctic Photography, Storytelling & Life in the Wild 1:43:38

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In this episode of The Nature Photo Guys Podcast, we sit down with Curtis Jones—Arctic photographer, visual storyteller, and wilderness explorer.From the remote shores of Newfoundland to the frozen landscapes of Nunavut, Curtis shares insights from over a decade photographing the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Antarctica, and beyond.We dive into Arcti…

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Definitive Python Polars with Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdorp 1:02:52

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Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdo join me to chat about all things Polars. We discuss the evolution of the Polars library, its advantages over pandas, and their journey of writing 'Python Polars: The Definitive Guide.'

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Exercise Snacks: Bite-Sized Fitness That Fits Your Life with Joe Holder 37:12

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Tips to help transform your health in less time than it takes to brew your coffee! Master trainer Joe Holder joins Erin to talk about Exercise Snacks, those short bursts of movement you can do anywhere, any time, to boost your health. Need a pick-me-up? Skip the escalator for the stairs or do a few stretches at your desk. Who knew fitness could be …

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'Podcasting Gave Me Purpose' with James Bennett-Hullin 2:08:50

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Joined by Geelong local, James Bennett-Hullin who created the JBH Show Podcast, we discussed everything from Australia's rampant immigration, to the best chocolate, to the Victorian Machete Ban, to why podcasting gives you purpose. https://open.spotify.com/show/12Y9XddxvCUXlesVTPpKxm https://x.com/jbhshow https://www.instagram.com/jbhshow https://w…

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Freestyle Fridays - Small is the New Big, AI Native Data Architectures, and More 18:49

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In this episode, I rant and speculate about why small teams and companies are the future, AI native data architectures, why the future is awesome, and more. This episode is brought to you by Keboola. Check out their new MCP server at https://www.keboola.com/mcp

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Wildlife Photography Gone Wrong: Bear Spray, Bad Fashion & Flat Tires 38:35

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Welcome to The 99.999% Show, where nature photography meets the hilariously unexpected.We’re The Nature Photo Guys – Joe and Chris – two seasoned photographers who spend 0.001% of our time getting "the shot"… and the other 99.999% dealing with flat tires, questionable fashion choices and yes — that one time a workshop peep accidentally caught a fac…

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Better Breathing for Brachycephalic Pets with Dr. Matthew Wheaton 31:22

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Is your pet’s snoring more than just a cute quirk? This week, Antonio is back with Dr. Matthew Wheaton to discuss brachycephalic breeds—those lovable flat-faced pups like bulldogs, pugs, and Frenchies. Dr. Wheaton reveals when snoring signals a serious problem, how surgery can give your pup a whole new lease on life, and the safest ways to keep you…

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Freestyle Fridays - Next-Generation Data Architectures. Ramblings and Speculations. 16:29

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In this episode, I ramble and speculate about what the next-generation data architectures look like. Thanks for Keboola and GoodData for sponsoring this episode. Keboola: https://www.keboola.com/mcp GoodData: GoodData.com/resources

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Zhamak Dehghani - Autonomous Data Products, Decentralized Data and AI, and More 29:40

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Zhamak Dehghani (creator of Data Mesh, CEO of NextData) joins me to chat about what she thinks is next in data - autonomous data products, decentralized data and AI, and much more. Zhamak is one of the people I most respect in our industry. She's a once-in-a generation phenomenon who will change the trajectory of our industry.…

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311: Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Speaker Wars, Don Henley, etc.) 1:11:28

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Stan's Lynch's swinging, powerful groove and chiming backing vocals propelled Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ascent from bar band to one of the greatest bands in the history of rock. Stan tells Joe about growing up in Ohio and Florida; being raised by two mental health professionals; how drumming felt like a superpower; lessons learned playing in …

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Glass Skin Goals: CO2 Laser Treatments with Samantha Pino 26:38

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Ready for skin that's smooth, youthful, and absolutely glowing? Our host Erin Treloar chats with Samantha Pino, a family nurse practitioner and founder of FACE by SP in Miami, about CO2 laser resurfacing, the treatment everyone's talking about. Samantha breaks down how this treatment works its magic below your skin's surface to create fresh, bouncy…

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Matthew Scullion - The Agentic Data Engineering Team 45:13

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Matthew Scullion (CEO, Co-Founder of Matillion) joins me to chat about the future of data engineering, namely agentic data engineering teams. What does this new world look like? Matthew shares some ideas of what he's building at Matillion, and the broader context of what agentic AI means for the data ecosystem, teams, and workflows.…

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Freestyle Fridays - Platform or Predator? 21:48

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Wrapping up the week at Snowflake Summit. As always, the big platform ate away at their partners. If you're a partner, what can you do to shield yourself from platform cannibalization? In this episode, I give some advice from what I've seen in the data ecosystem over the years.

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Svetlana Tarnagurskaja - Building a Boutique Data Consultancy 45:50

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Svetlana Tarnagurskaja (CEO of the Dot Collective) joins me to chat about her entrepreneurial journey in the data space, building a boutique data consultancy, competing with Big Consulting, the challenges of building a team, and the importance of creating a human-centric company culture. The Dot Collective: https://www.thedotcollective.co.uk…

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DuckLake w/ Hannes Mühleisen - Practical Data Lunch and Learn. June 4, 2025 58:26

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Hannes Mühleisen shows off DuckLake and answers live questions.DuckLake: https://duckdb.org/2025/05/27/ducklake.html

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Treating Skin Allergies in Pets with Dr. Matthew Wheaton 32:10

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Think paw licking is just a quirky habit? Think again—it may be a skin allergy. If your pet’s day looks like a constant battle with their own skin, this episode is for you! Antonio sits down with Dr. Matthew Wheaton to get to the bottom of those irritating skin allergies driving your pet (and you) up the wall. Curious about those “hot spots” your p…

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Ash Smith - Data Products, Interoperability, Data Teams, and More 52:57

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Ash Smith is a data engineer based in Perth, Australia (the most remote city in the world). We chat about data products, interoperability, and the importance of collaboration and incentive structures within data teams.

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Freestyle Fridays - So You Want to Work in Data? w/ Gordon Wong 30:53

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Regular guest Gordon Wong and I chat about what you should think about if you want to work in data. Spoiler - it's probably not what you think. Shoutout to GoodData and MonteCarlo for sponsoring this episode.

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Hamilton Ulmer - Instant SQL with DuckDB/MotherDuck - Practical Data Lunch and Learn 51:06

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Imagine writing SQL and getting instant results as you type? Yes, this is reality now. It's amazing!DuckDB/MotherDuck's Instant SQL made a big splash at last month's Data Council. Hamilton Ulmer gives a demo of Instant SQL at the Practical Data Community.----------------------------Instant SQL: https://motherduck.com/blog/introducing-instant-sql/Pr…

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Gaëlle Seret - Change Management in Large Organizations 59:05

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Gaëlle Seret is a data leader based in France. We chat about how she helps large organizations drive change, especially around data architecture and strategy. We dig into her approach to upskilling teams, why data strategy matters, and how to work through the inevitable organizational challenges that come with transformation. We also discuss the AI…

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Tackling Dental Anxiety with Dr. Justin Griffin 30:01

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Have you ever started stressing out before going to the dentist? Don't worry! It's totally normal and very common. Our new host, Erin, chats with dental anxiety expert and dentist, Dr. Justin Griffin about helping you transform those nerve-wracking dental visits into manageable experiences. Dr. Griffin shares how he helps make patients feel comfort…

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Freestyle Fridays - AI Denialism is Holding Back the Data Industry 18:24

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Last week I posted about the gulf in the data industry between people in favor and opposed AI. The data industry has an atrocious track record of success over the decades. Shall we keep repeating the same mistakes with AI? I think AI denialism is holding back and AI has the potential to help us correct a lot of the sins of the past, namely quick de…

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Creating a Pet Emergency Kit with Dr. Stevie Aitken 39:55

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Join our new host, Antonio Diaz as he kicks off Season 4 with a must hear episode on creating a pet emergency kit. Antonio chats with emergency expert veterinarian, Dr. Stevie Aitken to break down helpful information to know BEFORE disaster strikes. From things to consider putting in a go bag to advice about transporting your injured dog or cat, Dr…

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Skin Glow-Up: Exploring Regenerative Injectables with Samantha Pino, APRN-FNP 19:32

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Season 4 opens with a glow up – literally. In this premier episode our new host, Erin Treloar dives deep into the world of regenerative injectables with family nurse practitioner and aesthetic nurse and skin expert, Samantha Pino. From PRP to polynucleotides (yes, that trend all over TikTok), Samantha breaks down the latest in skin rejuvenation tec…

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Ryan Russon - Practical ML Engineering 1:07:12

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Ryan Russon is an ML Engineer. He stopped by my house for a practical and grounded chat about ML and AI. Enjoy! --------- Join dbt Labs May 28 for the dbt Launch Showcase to hear from executives and product leaders about the latest features landing in dbt. See firsthand how features will empower data practitioners and organizations in the age of AI…

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Freestyle Fridays - What Does AI Do to The Craft of Dev and Engineering? 26:54

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Some people speculate that AI will make software and data engineers obsolete. If the only thing engineers do is write code, sure. But we do a lot more than that, and I believe we'll actually need more engineers, not fewer. In this episode, I discuss how I think AI will change the craft of software and data engineering. Spoiler - I think it will mak…

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Brad Paisley on Fish, Phish, and the Origins of the "Lost" Paisley Guitar 1:24:18

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Welcome back for a special season finale of Wong Notes! We’ve saved one of the best for last: Brad Paisley.The celebrated shredder and seasoned fisherman joins host Cory Wong for one of this season’s most interesting episodes. Paisley talks his earliest guitar-playing influences, which came from his grandfather’s love of country music, and his firs…

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Welcome To Care Experts Season 4 0:49

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New Season, New Hosts, And Even More Expert Tips! Whether you’ve been curious about trending skincare treatments or wondering how to keep your pet happy and healthy, our co-hosts Erin and Antonio are bringing you trusted insights from health, wellness, and veterinary pros who really know their stuff. Follow the Care Experts podcast now - your weekl…

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Laura McDonald - Navigating the Complex World of Enterprise Sales 56:53

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Laura McDonald is an enterprise account executive, and she walks me through navigating the complex world of enterprise sales. We chat about the sales cycle, the importance of building relationships, the challenges of navigating long complicated procurement processes, and much more. Whether you're a sales rookie, an experienced salesperson, a founde…

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How to Get Your First Speaking Gig, Getting Paid, and More. Public Speaking Advice from Joe Reis 42:49

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I've spoken all over the world, at the biggest events, the most intimately small, and everywhere in between. In this Practical Data Community lunch and learn, I share some experiences with public speaking, give some advice on getting your first public speaking gig, how to prepare, preparing talks, dealing with stage fright, getting paid, and much m…

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Freestyle Friday - Navigating Data Strategy in the Age of AI w/ Dia Adams & Gordon Wong 28:52

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Dia Adams and Gordon Wong join me for a chat about data strategy in the age of AI.

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Michael Drogalis - Building a Company in Public 51:09

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Michael Drogalis joins me to chat about building his company - Shadow Traffic - in public. We discuss sales, the psychological toll of rejection, the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, and strategies for audience building and content creation.

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Dusty Cressey: From Slopes to Storytelling | Exploring Wilderness & Capturing the Adventure 1:27:05

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In this episode of The Nature Photo Guys Podcast, we’re joined by Alberta-based creator Dusty Cressey, an adventure-seeking storyteller who went from competitive slopestyle skiing to capturing stunning travel, wildlife, and landscape content around the globe.From working with tourism boards to documenting breathtaking wilderness moments, Dusty brin…

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John Giles - The Data Elephant in the Board Room, Data Modeling, and More 1:20:23

2M ago1:20:23

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John Giles joins me to discuss his new book, "The Data Elephant in the Board Room," conceptual modeling, the unreasonable effectiveness of data modeling patterns, and more.

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Confirmed: Evidence of Biological Engineering and Novel Clotting with Dr Kevin McCairn 2:36:20

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Dr Kevin McCairn PhD is a neuroscientist at the Korea Brain Research Institute. In his lab he has been examining the novel 'calamari' clots we're seeing around the world. He makes the argument that we are reaping the results of a deliberate weaponisation of prion-like amyloids in the engineered virus Sars-Cov-2 and their accompanying panacea vaccin…

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Zhamak Dehghani - Autonomous Data Products, Data Mesh, and NextData - Q&A 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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Zhamak Dehghani joins the Practical Data Community for an open-ended Q&A about autonomous data products, Data Mesh, NextData and much more. NextData: https://www.nextdata.com/Practical Data Community: https://discord.gg/gNfw5AKWSK

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Freestyle Friday - Advice for 2025 Graduates 23:28

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I've recently spoken to several groups of students (undergrad and graduate) about the data industry, career advice, and more. Here, I distill some of my major points about careers, finding work, and more. If you're graduating this Spring 2025, congrats! This episode is brought to you by GoodData.

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Jessica Talisman - Libraries, Knowledge, Shitty Tech Jobs, and More 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

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Jessica Talisman and I hang out at my home and chat about libraries, data, ontologies, knowledge, shitty tech jobs, and much more.

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Joe Satriani is Back! 1:06:13

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Legendary shredder Joe Satriani was the first ever guest on Wong Notes, so it makes sense that he’s the first returning sit-in with Cory Wong. Satch is busy as ever, juggling enough projects to make a normal guitarist’s head spin. But Satriani’s not a normal guitarist. He teases a new song with Sammy Hagar, plus delves into the intricacies of Eddie…

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Sarah McKenna - Web Scraping Explained 1:00:21

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Sarah McKenna joins me to chat about all things web scraping. We discuss its applications, the evolution of alternative data, and AI's impact on the industry. We also discuss privacy concerns, the challenges of bot blocking, and the importance of data quality. Sarah shares ideas on how to get started with web scraping and the ethical considerations…