Best Kevin Goetz Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Marcus (Manager, Producer, & Former Studio Head) on Building Hollywood Networks and Creating Hit Films 43:42

11d ago43:42

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews Mike Marcus, whose impressive 57-year career spans from agency mailroom to MGM Pictures president to management company founder. In his early career as an agent, Marcus built an impressive client roster including Robin Williams, John Landis, and Sidne…

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Episode 79 - Competing clouds with Kevin Cochrane, Vultr 30:06

3d ago30:06

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With the cloud market in a constant war for market share, alternative providers to the “big three” have emerged. With 32 regions globally, Vultr has a huge worldwide reach, and claims to be able to offer core cloud services (and GPUs) at a significantly lower cost than the hyperscalers. In this episode, Kevin Cochrane joins us to discuss the cloud …

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Episode 78 - Optimizing Linux to cut data center energy use, with Prof. Martin Karsten and Joe Domato, Fastly 28:54

17d ago28:54

28:54

Could changing just 30 lines of code in Linux help cut data center energy use? In this episode, we speak to Professor Martin Karsten, professor of computer science at the University of Waterloo, and Joe Domato, distinguished engineer at Fastly, about their work optimizing the Linux kernel, which could have big implications if applied by digital inf…

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Bonus episode - Understanding AWS' chip strategy with Gadi Hutt 47:49

24d ago47:49

47:49

In a compute world dominated by Nvidia, hyperscalers are looking to build out their own semiconductor infrastructure capable of training and inference workloads at scale. We chat to AWS product manager Gadi Hutt about his company's approach, based on its 2016 Annapurna Labs acquisition. We talk about Trainium and Inferentia, how the company balance…

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Episode 77 - Are utilities overstating data center demand growth with Cathy Kunkel, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis 28:45

1M ago28:45

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In this episode, we talk to Cathy Kunkel, energy consultant at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, about a recent report she authored on the increased buildout of gas power plants and pipelines in the Southeast US, driven by the projected growth of data center load.

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Tony Sella (Marketing Executive and Producer) on Creating Unforgettable Movie Campaigns 48:39

1M ago48:39

48:39

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews Tony Sella, the legendary marketing executive behind some of Hollywood's most iconic movie campaigns. During his decades at 20th Century Fox, Sella was the creative force behind unforgettable posters, trailers, taglines, and promotions for films inclu…

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Episode 76 - Start(ing) again in Portugal with Omer Wilson, Start Campus 35:47

2M ago35:47

35:47

The start campus data center project has big dreams, aiming to build a 1.2GW data center campus in Sines, Portugal. While things have progressed on the campus, its entanglement in the corruption probe that saw the Prime Minister resign and led to the arrest of several of Start’s executives including then CEO Afonso Salema caused some hiccups. With …

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Shane Black (Writer, Director) on Redefining Action Movies and Embracing Authenticity 55:50

2M ago55:50

55:50

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews Shane Black, one of Hollywood's highest-paid screenwriters, who redefined action films with witty dialogue, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. From Lethal Weapon to The Nice Guys, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Iron Man 3, Shane discusses his journey…

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Episode 75 - Data centers under the hammer with Julian Hennessy, Telehouse Europe 25:21

2M ago25:21

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In this episode, we talk to Julian Hennessy, projects director at Telehouse Europe, about the company’s most recent project in the London Docklands area. The Telehouse South facility was entirely retrofitted with a mission to strive for better sustainability. Julian explains the challenges and the benefits of retrofitting in the London data center …

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Mike Medavoy (Legendary Agent, Producer, & Studio Executive) on an Extraordinary Hollywood Journey 40:23

2M ago40:23

40:23

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes an industry titan-- film producer and studio executive Mike Medavoy. With a career spanning over five decades, Medavoy has been closely involved with over 300 feature films, with seven winning Best Picture Oscars. From agent to studio chief to producer,…

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Episode 74 - Spreading awareness of the data center industry with Carrie Goetz 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Carrie Goetz is the definition of an industry veteran. With decades of experience, she now works as a “fractional CTO” via her StrategITcom company, but over the years she has done a lot of outreach work to bring in new faces to the sector, not to mention the several books she has written. Tune in to hear about Goetz’ career so far, and her perspec…

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Chris Landon (Writer, Director, Producer) on Growing Up in Hollywood & Creating "Feel-Good Horror" 50:26

2M ago50:26

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Chris Landon, the acclaimed writer, director, and producer known for films like Happy Death Day, Freaky, Disturbia, and most recently, Heart Eyes. Son of television legend Michael Landon, Chris has carved his own path in Hollywood, specializing in…

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Bonus Episode - The need for basic science research, with Vint Cerf 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

US scientific research institutions are under attack. DOGE-led cuts to National Science Foundation funding, caps on indirect research costs, firings at the National Institutes of Health, layoffs at the Department of Energy, and more will profoundly weaken the US' scientific standing. But what does this mean for the country, for companies, and for t…

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Episode 73 - Understanding Stargate's Masayoshi Son, with Lionel Barber 48:45

3M ago48:45

48:45

From visionary bets in Yahoo, Alibaba, and Arm, to disastrous gambles on WeWork and Vision Funds, SoftBank's Masayoshi Son has defied both logic and expectations. Self-styled as a modern Genghis Khan, the once richest man in the world has rolled the dice yet again, plowing money into OpenAI and Stargate. What can we learn from his past? We talk to …

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David Permut (Oscar® & Emmy® Nominated Producer) on Movie Maps, Making Movies That Matter, and Discovering New Talent 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with acclaimed producer David Permut, the visionary behind films like Face/Off, Hacksaw Ridge (Academy Award nominee for Best Picture), Dragnet, and most recently, Rustin. His films have garnered multiple Academy Award nominations, and he is known for …

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Episode 72 - Subsea cable resilience, security, and redundancy with Steve Roberts, Exa Infrastructure 29:05

3M ago29:05

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This episode with Steve Roberts from Exa Infrastructure discusses the resilience, security, and redundancy of today’s subsea cables, particularly in the face of adversities such as wars and natural disasters. Join us to discuss who should be investing, how the cable landscape is set to change in the coming years, and all things subsea.…

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Elizabeth Gabler (President of Sony 3000 Pictures) on the Art of Book-to-Screen Movie Magic 52:04

3M ago52:04

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Elizabeth Gabler, known for transforming literary works into cinematic successes. From her early days as an agent's assistant to becoming president of Fox 2000 and now Sony 3000 Pictures, Gabler shares insights from her remarkable career developin…

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Episode 71 - AI in Australia with Ben Crowe, Vertiv 22:29

4M ago22:29

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Australia is seeing its data center market grow rapidly. In this episode, we talk to Vertiv’s Ben Crowe about the trends they are seeing across the country, the impact that AI is having on the data center sector, and the role that the government can play in supporting the industry.

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Brad Furman (Director/Producer/Writer) on his Journey from the Basketball Court to Film Sets 47:59

4M ago47:59

47:59

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes director and producer Brad Furman, known for films like The Lincoln Lawyer, The Infiltrator, Runner Runner, The Take, and City of Lies. The episode opens with Furman reading a touching tribute letter he wrote after the passing of his friend, filmmaker J…

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DCD Bali Bonus: Damon Lim, datacenterHawk 22:37

4M ago22:37

22:37

Rounding out our Bali event bonus content, we chat to Damon Lim, regional director for Asia Pacific at datacenterHawk

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DCD Bali Bonus: Sumit Mukhija, STT GDC India 25:08

4M ago25:08

25:08

At our Bali event, we spoke to Sumit Mukhija, at the time the CEO of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres India

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DCD Bali Bonus: Darren Webb, Evolution Data Centers 12:20

4M ago12:20

12:20

At our Bali event, we spoke to Darren Webb, co-founder and CEO of SE Asian market-focused Evolution Data Centers

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DCD Bali Bonus: James Murphy, DC Byte 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

At our Bali 2024 event, we sit down with James Murphy, managing director, APAC, at DC Byte

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DCD Bali Bonus: Paul Dwyer, LOGOS Group 20:05

4M ago20:05

20:05

At our Bali event, we chat to Paul Dwyer, Head of Data Centres at LOGOS Group

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Catherine Paura (Veteran Entertainment Strategist) on Transforming Movie Marketing and Audience Research 51:26

5M ago51:26

51:26

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with his good friend, mentor, and colleague, Catherine Paura, a pioneering force in entertainment research who co-founded National Research Group (NRG) in 1977. As an accomplished entrepreneur, Paura helped establish the foundation for modern movie res…

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Brian Grazer (Oscar and Emmy-Winning Producer) on Curiosity, Creativity, and Human Connection 44:07

5M ago44:07

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews legendary producer Brian Grazer. As co-founder of Imagine Entertainment with Ron Howard, Grazer's films and television shows have earned 47 Oscar nominations and 242 Emmy nominations, with his movies grossing nearly $15 billion globally. Known for hit…

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Episode 70 - Using CFD to the max with Gordon Johnson, Subzero Engineering 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Computational Fluid Dynamics has a very important role to play in data centers, but how does it work? In this episode, we break down CFD with Subzero Engineering’s Gordon Johnson - the factors that need to be considered, its role in the data center, and the science behind it.

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David Friendly (Academy Award-Nominated Producer and Former Journalist) on His Journey from Newsweek to Hollywood Success 55:09

6M ago55:09

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews David Friendly, whose remarkable career transition from journalism to film production led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture with Little Miss Sunshine. David worked with industry giants like Ron Howard and Brian Grazer before establishing…

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Episode 69 - Diamonds are for semiconductors with Diamond Quanta CEO and founder Adam Khan 33:06

6M ago33:06

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While silicon is still the semiconductor king, alternative chip materials are increasingly being sought in order to find their successor and address some of the biggest challenges facing the chips of today. In today’s episode of Zero Downtime, CEO and founder of Diamond Quanta, Adam Khan, discusses the benefits of diamond semiconductor technology, …

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Gary Lucchesi (Veteran Producer, Studio Executive, and Former Agent) on Working with Talent and Successful Filmmaking 51:35

6M ago51:35

51:35

Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with Gary Lucchesi, the acclaimed producer and former President of the Producer’s Guild of America. From his early days as a talent agent at William Morris to his tenure as President of Production at Paramount Pictures, Gary has been a driving force …

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Episode 68 - How cryogenic CMOS could solve the AI energy challenge, with Synopsys' Jamil Kawa and William Ruby 42:08

6M ago42:08

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Earlier this year, Synopsys' R&D team developed a new model that allows design teams to create and test circuits at cryogenic temperatures. In this episode, Jamil Kawa and William Ruby from Synopsys talk about the cryogenic CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductors) research project and how it could support the development of low-power chips t…

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George Folsey Jr. (Veteran Film Editor & Producer) on Film Editing and the Art of the "Fix" 42:53

6M ago42:53

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Send Kevin a Text Message (Interview recorded Aug 14, 2024 and released Nov 6, 2024. George Folsey Jr. died on December 29th, 2024 at the age of 85. Thank you, George, for all that you gave to this industry--you will be missed.) In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with George Folsey Jr., the legendary film edit…

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Episode 67 - Adapting to change, with Mark Kidd, Iron Mountain 30:36

7M ago30:36

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Iron Mountain was originally founded by a mushroom farmer in the 1950s. However, in the pivot of the century, the company launched a paper records storage service using the very mine that once housed mushrooms As the world around them digitized, Iron Mountain had to adapt to change and eventually became the data center company we know today. Howeve…

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Episode 66 - Making a mark on India, with Surajit Chatterjee, CapitaLand Investment 32:19

7M ago32:19

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India’s data center industry is rapidly growing, and companies are taking notice. Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment is currently developing major data centers throughout the country in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. While these developments are running smoothly, building large data center campuses in any location is never simple. We…

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Susan Cartsonis (Veteran Producer & Former Studio Executive) on Filmmaking and Championing Women’s Stories 56:48

7M ago56:48

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with Susan Cartsonis, a renowned producer and former studio executive known for championing women's stories in Hollywood. From 20th Century Fox to independent producing, Susan has been behind hits like What Women Want, Where the Heart Is, Aquamarine,…

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Episode 65 - Connecting the land, the sea, and AI, with Gil Santaliz, CEO of NJFX 28:34

8M ago28:34

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When Gil Santaliz first founded NJFX, he saw an opportunity to create an environment where data centers and cable landing stations could co-exist on the same campus. But even he could not predict how the emergence of AI and Edge technology has changed and developed conventional cable landing stations for the better. We talk to NJFX about the histor…

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Spring Aspers (President of Sony Music Group, Grammy Nominated Executive) on Music Supervision and the Magic of Movie Soundtracks 37:01

8M ago37:01

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with Spring Aspers, the Grammy-nominated President of Sony Pictures Music Group. With a career spanning from intern to President, Spring has become a powerhouse in the film music industry. Her work on blockbuster soundtracks like Spider-Man: Into the…

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Episode 64 - Iceotope's David Craig on retirement and life after data centers 53:45

8M ago53:45

53:45

Iceotope's David Craig returns to DCD Zero Downtime as he prepares to hand in his badge and gun. We talk what's next for Craig, and how he has seen the industry change and mature during his lengthy run.

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Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita (Hollywood Power Couple) on their Illustrious Careers as Agents and Producers 53:00

8M ago53:00

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with Hollywood power couple Paula Wagner and Rick Nicita. Wagner has worked in the top ranks of the entertainment industry as a talent agent, studio executive, and producer. She co-founded Cruise/Wagner Productions with Tom Cruise, producing blockbus…

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Episode 63 - Growing the workforce with Nabeel Mahmood, Nomad Futurist 35:04

8M ago35:04

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We are all acutely aware that the data center industry has an aging, and thus thinning, workforce. But what can we do about it? In this episode, we talk to Nabeel Mahmood, managing director of Nomad Futurist - a non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness about the world of digital infrastructure - about how we can bring more people into the indus…

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Ron Howard (Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy & Grammy Award-Winning Filmmaker) on His Legendary Career in Hollywood 49:59

9M ago49:59

49:59

Send Kevin a Text Message In this special 50th episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews one of Hollywood's most successful and versatile directors, Ron Howard. His extraordinary career spans over six decades, starting as a child actor including roles on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days before emerging as a director at t…

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Episode 62 - Using data center heat to grow algae with Linda Lescuyer, Data4 30:35

9M ago30:35

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Data center operators are getting serious about waste heat and, more specifically, what to do with it. While the solution for many is to pump it back into nearby district heating systems, other companies are getting more creative and using warmth from servers to heat aquafarms and greenhouses. European operator Data4 has joined a project which aims…

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Cheryl Boone Isaacs (Veteran Marketing Executive & Former President of AMPAS) on Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity in Hollywood 43:58

9M ago43:58

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with a trailblazing figure in the entertainment industry, Cheryl Boone Isaacs. As a public relations and marketing executive, Cheryl has worked on marketing campaigns for over 300 films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Forrest Gump, and T…

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Episode 61 - Data centers down under with David Hirst, Macquarie Data Centres 26:53

9M ago26:53

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Data center markets vary wildly by location, and in this episode we head "down under" to the wonderful land of Australia. With the AI boom in full across the globe, Australia is no different and experiencing increased demand. We talk to David Hirst, who heads up Australia's Macquarie Data Centers, about the trends he is seeing in the country, how M…

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Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Writers, Directors, Producers) on Mastering Movies, TV, and Commercials as a Creative Duo 44:35

9M ago44:35

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews the directing, producing, and writing team of Will Speck and Josh Gordon. This talented duo has made their mark across various media, directing feature films such as Blades of Glory, Office Christmas Party, and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. They've also crea…

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Episode 60 - Verizon on preparing its network for natural disasters, with Mark Paff and Cory Davis 38:30

10M ago38:30

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During a natural disaster, networks often go down. This can massively impact rescue missions in some cases. The importance of network operators and the role they play in responding to unpredictable moments is something that should be highlighted. We spoke to Verizon to see how it prepares its response to hurricanes and tornados, and find out the le…

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DeVon Franklin (Producer, Bestselling Author, & Former Studio Executive) on Faith, Film, & Finding Success in Hollywood 45:31

10M ago45:31

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Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, Kevin Goetz sits down with DeVon Franklin, film and TV producer, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and former studio executive. Franklin is known for his work on inspirational films such as Breakthrough, Miracles from Heaven, and Flamin' Hot, as well as the BET series Ki…

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Episode 59 - Entering the cloud market as a new player, with Cory Hawkvelt, CTO of NexGen Cloud 35:03

10M ago35:03

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With the cloud market already over-saturated, it is hard to imagine how a new company can make its mark. NexGen Cloud is seeking to do just that, with plans to build a sustainable cloud specializing in HPC and GPU infrastructure called "super cloud." We talk about how NexGen is going to achieve this, the steps taken thus far and why the company thi…

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Sharon Stone Part 2 of 2 (Award-Winning Actress, Activist, & Painter) on Her Hollywood Journey 42:18

11M ago42:18

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Send Kevin a Text Message In Part 2 of this 2-part episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with the iconic Sharon Stone to discuss her journey through Hollywood, her experiences with fame, and her philanthropic endeavors. Stone shares personal stories about her rise to stardom, her approach to acting and producing, and les…

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Episode 58 - Smarter energy and the future of Ireland’s power grid with Michael Phelan, GridBeyond 26:25

11M ago26:25

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Sourcing adequate amounts of power to run new facilities is a problem that keeps even the most seasoned data center operators awake at night. Many are looking at new technologies such as battery storage to help meet their power demands, but ensuring these assets operate efficiently can be a challenge. Dublin-based GridBeyond thinks it can help by p…

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