Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast, presented by Perfect Organism Podcast, is the premier Blade Runner podcast on the internet. Join hosts JM Prater, Patrick Greene, Peter from the Midwest, Contributing Host Micah Greene, Dr. Robin Bunce, and numerous roundtable guests for in-depth discussion, celebration, analysis, and interviews. New episodes every other Tuesday!
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Join dentist entrepreneurs, and spouses, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj for insights from dental industry experts and innovators on current and emerging trends in business practices, patient care and career development and what it takes to be successful in this dynamic field. Perfect for anyone passionate about business, the future of dental care, and dentists looking to become elite clinicians over time.
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A podcast featuring panelists of engineers from Netflix, Twitch, & Atlassian talking over drinks about all things software engineering.
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166 // Blade Runner Behind-The-Scenes with Assistant Director Vicki Rhodes
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58:14In this ultra-special episode, Jaime and Patrick sit down with Vicki Rhodes, assistant director on Blade Runner, to uncover the incredible behind-the-scenes stories of this cinematic landmark. From all-night shoots to ostrich wrangling, Vicki shares a perspective few have ever heard, a journey into the making of a film that continues to define and …
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Josey Sewell’s “High Love, High Accountability” Approach to Creating Positive, Successful Work Environments
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26:30Nearly all of our previous Filling You In guests have mentioned culture as an important ingredient in building successful dental practices and practice groups, but today, we're going to take a deep dive into what that means, how it's created, and how it works. Our guide is Josie Sewell, a trailblazer in the dental industry, known for helping practi…
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A Revealing Look at the State of Dentistry: Beth Gaddis, Editor in Chief at Planet DDS
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26:23If you’re wondering how your dental practice compares nationally, or just want to know what the latest trends are in the sector, today’s show is a must-listen as we welcome Beth Gaddis, Editor in Chief at Planet DDS, to share insights from the company’s 2025 Dental Industry Outlook Report based on data collected from the thousands of practices it s…
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165 // Off-World: The Costumes of Blade Runner
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54:34We're proud to announce our inaugural episode of our exclusive Patreon series, Off-World. In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by patron and listener David Hanbury as we go through the costumes of the first Blade Runner film. What makes the designs of the costumes in Ridley Scott's seminal film so iconic? Which costume is your favorite? Do…
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Advancing Women as Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Aman Kaur, Founder of Women in DSO
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24:39Today on Filling You In with A-Squared, we're delighted to welcome a respected voice in dentistry to the podcast who has played a particularly important role in advancing women as leaders in the industry. Dr. Aman Kaur has done this both through her mentoring relationships and through founding Women in DSO, the fastest growing dental association wi…
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Let Purpose Be Your Driver: Steven J. Neuner, Co-Founder, Superpowers | Co-Author of Superpowered
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24:55To be a successful entrepreneur you need to be all-in, but that creates the risk of letting your business become your identity. Lifetime entrepreneur Steven Neuner – who has built, scaled, and exited multi-million-dollar companies – joins us on this episode of Filling You In with A-Squared to explain how to prevent that from happening and share oth…
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Win-Win Business Structures in Dentistry: Brian Colao, Director of the Dental Service Organizations Industry Group at the Dykema Law Firm
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27:23You could call Brian Colao a sort of legal midwife for DSOs, because he was in the trenches helping dentists form practice groups even before the term DSO was in use. In fact, Brian’s work has led to legal opinions that helped define the legality of the DSO model and set the standards for compliance and due diligence. As he explains to our hosts Dr…
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Dental Consolidation Through the Eyes of A Practice Owner: Michael I. Farr, DMD, Founder of Smiles by Farr
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24:07When discussing consolidation in dentistry, most of the attention centers on profit-driven players such as DSO’s or private equity firms, but there’s not as much focus on what’s driving individual practice owners to seek affiliation or acquisition. Today on Filling You In, we’re going to get a ground level perspective on what’s motivating dentists …
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Alex Garland's Devs is a heady sci-fi series that asks some Big Questions about the nature of reality, the things that make us human, and the inescapable reality of loss—so if you love Blade Runner, you'll likely love this show! In today's installment of our ongoing Blade Runner Ties series, Jaime and Patrick look at Devs through the lens of Blade …
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A Bias Toward Action and Authenticity: Dr. Brad Hughes, Founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners
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35:18Action; Will to Win; Bring the Fire; Close the Gap. You might expect to hear these motivating words coming from a coach during a big game, but you will also hear them in the morning staff meetings at Vision Dental Partners, an emerging practice group with eight locations in Indiana and South Carolina. As you’ll discover on today’s episode of Fillin…
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The Role of DSOs in a Dynamic Dental Industry: Kim Larson and Bill Neumann, Co-Founders of Group Dentistry Now
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32:29Believe it or not, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj are NOT the only married couple in the dental field that hosts a podcast! Today’s guests, Kim Larson and Bill Neumann, are co-hosts of the top-ranked Group Dentistry Now podcast where they and their guests share the latest news, trends and insights in the space.What makes them so effec…
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Operating Systems for Life and Work: Dr. Eric J. Roman, Founder of 1LifeSystem
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32:29Our guest on this episode knows how to put a smile on people’s faces, and not just because he’s a skilled dentist. Dr. Eric J. Roman also believes part of his job is to infuse love into group dentistry and give dental associates the playbook for performance and joy. That’s right up our alley at Areo Dental, where we strive to help our employees unc…
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This is a special episode featuring an interview with Shirley Wu from a brand-new podcast series, Portraits of an Artist. In this new series, Ryan Burgess explores the creative journeys of artists—diving deep into their process, inspirations, and the stories behind their work. In this conversation, Shirley shares her transition from software engine…
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Understand the DNA of Your Business: Adam E. Coffey, Founder of The Chairman Group™
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33:08Our guest today on Filling You In wears a lot of hats: bestselling author, private equity expert, acclaimed international speaker, board member, mentor, and consultant. He also has a wide array of life experiences as a CEO, pilot, general contractor, and US Army veteran. Put it all together, and Adam Coffey can be best described as a visionary lead…
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Operations As a Leading Indicator In Business: Caitlin Zulfic Maehr, Director of Operations at Areo Dental Group
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26:57On this episode of Filling You In, we’re happy to introduce you to a key member of the Areo Dental family, Caitlin Zulfic Maehr, and delve into the critically important work she does as our Vice President of Operations. As you’ll learn in this informative and fun conversation, Caitlin sees her role as connecting various parts of the business to mai…
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In the second installment of our Blade Runner Ties series, Patrick, Peter, and Jaime dive into Spike Jonze’s Her (2013). Set in a near-future world, the film tells the story of Theodore, a man who falls in love with his operating system—voiced beautifully by Scarlett Johansson. While there are undeniable connections to Blade Runner 2049 in the char…
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How Artificial Intelligence Can Drive Business Growth: Amol Nirgudkar, Co-Founder and CEO of Patient Prism
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27:10On this episode of Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared we’re happy to welcome Amol Nirgudkar, a stalwart of the dental industry, to help us understand how artificial intelligence can be used by dental practices and other types of healthcare clinics to drive growth. Amol is the co-founder and CEO of Patient Prism which offers an AI platf…
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Financial Trends in Dental Practices: Austin Moffat of DSO CFO
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19:00Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj (A-Squared) the co-CEOs of Areo Dental Group, started the Filling You In podcast to share their own experiences as dentist entrepreneurs and to learn along with their listeners about industry trends and best practices from leading innovators and experts who are shaping the future of dental care. Their fi…
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On this episode of Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared, dentist entrepreneurs, and spouses, Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj give a sneak preview of the fascinating topics they will be exploring with their expert guests, discuss why they decided to create a podcast, and talk about how they hope you will benefit from listenin…
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Jaime and Patrick kick off a new series exploring the themes of Blade Runner through the lens of other films. In this first episode, they dive deep into Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, examining its parallels to Blade Runner and where the two films diverge. This episode is thought-provoking and rich with discussion—everything this podcast is at its core…
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Welcome to the debut episode of “Filling You In: A Dental Podcast with A-Squared" where we uncover the insights, trends, and stories shaping the dental industry. On this episode, you'll meet our hosts Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj and learn about their globe-spanning personal backgrounds, their journey into dentistry, the story behin…
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In this recap of 2024, Patrick and Jaime sit down to review highlights of the year, the wrapping of Blade Runner 2099, notable discussions and more. We have a lot in store for 2025. With what we hope will be a fantastic new live action series from Alcon and Amazon, there will be a lot to discuss in the coming months. Thank you for listening to the …
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160 // Home Again Home Again: Interviewing Blade Runner Actor Kevin Thompson
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57:41In this exclusive interview with Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast, Patrick & Jaime are joined by Blade Runner actor Kevin Thompson. Kevin most famously played J.F. Sebastian's toy bear in Blade Runner as well as a myriad of other roles. Kevin takes us through his time on Blade Runner, his relationship with Ridley Scott, Rutger Hauer and …
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Beyond the Bingo Card: Leadership Lessons with Karen Catlin
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52:08In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we’re joined by Karen to dive into an essential conversation about allyship and inclusion in the tech industry. We discuss what it means to actively support underrepresented groups, the challenges of fostering genuine inclusivity, and practical ways to make an impact as allies. From actionable advice to thou…
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159 // Interviewing Kianna Shore, Writer of Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus
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41:49Now that we've got the complete first arc of Titan's first non-LA Blade Runner comic—the wonderful Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus—we wanted to chat with the person responsible for creating this bold new vision: first-time comic writer (!) Kianna Shore. Set in Tokyo in 2015, Tokyo Nexus is a story about identity, class, trauma, and finding connection in …
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Revisiting Server-Driven UI: Scalable Approaches in Large Companies
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57:35In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we explore the benefits and challenges of Server-Driven UI, especially in the context of large-scale applications. Join us as we discuss how this approach impacts front-end development, enhances flexibility, and scales effectively within big companies. Whether you’re curious about its implementation or looki…
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Recruiting to Global Leadership: Taylor Desseyn Interview
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57:16In this episode of Front End Happy Hour’s Sips of Wisdom, Ryan Burgess sits down with Taylor Desseyn, a long-time recruiter turned leader, to discuss his exciting new leadership role and his approach to building global communities. Taylor shares insights from his 13+ years of experience recruiting engineers and how he’s transitioned into a role foc…
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Scaling Startups and Navigating Product-Market Fit with Emre Baran
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50:27In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we sit down with Emre Baran, Co-founder and CEO of Cerbos, to dive deep into the world of startups, product-market fit, and scaling a tech company. With over 20 years of experience, Emre’s journey includes building Turkey’s largest social network, contributing to $1 billion in revenue at Google, and now tack…
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Amazon’s Office Mandate: The End of Remote Work?
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44:16We dive into Amazon’s recent decision to end its hybrid work policy and require employees to return to the office five days a week. We discuss the impact of this decision on both Amazon employees and the broader tech industry. Is this the beginning of the end for remote work, or will other companies continue to offer flexibility? Join Ryan, Jem, an…
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158 // Andy From Alien: Romulus and Blade Runner
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1:00:11In this episode, your hosts Patrick and Jaime along with returning contributing host, Peter from the Midwest sit down to discuss Andy, the android from Alien: Romulus. While tossing around episode ideas, Peter from the Midwest offered that Andy might be a fascinating topic to discuss as a comparison to the Replicants featured in the Blade Runner fi…
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Episode 211 - Ken Wheeler Unfiltered - Sips of Wisdom Interview
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54:37In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess sits down with Ken Wheeler for a no-holds-barred conversation about the tech industry’s evolution and what it really takes to succeed. From starting out as a butcher and telemarketer to making waves in Silicon Valley, Ken shares his unfiltered thoughts on everything from early career struggles t…
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Episode 210 - Film to Tech - Jason Torres Sips of Wisdom Interview
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47:54In this Sips of Wisdom episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess interviews Jason Torres, who made the bold leap from a 15-year career in the film industry to becoming a software developer. They discuss the surprising similarities between film and tech, the challenges of transitioning careers, and how Jason’s creative skills translated into the…
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Episode 209 - How promotions really work in tech
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46:54In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we’re diving deep into the realities of getting promoted in the tech industry. It’s not just about writing great code or being the smartest person in the room. Jem Young, Augustus Yuan, and Ryan Burgess break down the misconceptions around promotions, the skills that actually matter, and why navi…
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Episode 208 - Why most new developers struggle: The missing skills you need
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49:51In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess, Jem Young, Brian Holt, and Dan DiGangi dive deep into the challenges faced by junior developers as they embark on their coding journeys. From the importance of curiosity and continuous learning to the often overlooked non-technical skills, our panelists discuss the common gaps that new develope…
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157 // Interviewing Mellow Brown (Blade Runner: Origins) and 2099 News Roundup!
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42:05When we heard Mellow Brown, writer of 2021's stupendous Blade Runner: Origins, was going to be at Comic-Con, we knew we needed to talk to him! Along the way, we learned about his newest Titan project: consulting on Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus, a thrilling new arc written by Kianna Shore (with art by Mariano Taibo) you can pick up today from your loca…
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Episode 207 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Kent C. Dodds
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50:23In this episode, we dive into the remarkable career journey of Kent C. Dodds, a passionate educator and entrepreneur. Kent shares insights from his early days in programming, his transition from working at PayPal to becoming a full-time educator, and the creation of his successful educational platforms like Epic React and Epic Web. We explore the c…
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Episode 206 - What is it like to work in Silicon Valley?
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48:02In this episode, we explore the unique experiences of living and working in Silicon Valley. From the culture shock of constant tech talk and startup hustle to the surprising realities of company perks and the intense work environment, our panelists share their personal stories and insights. Whether you're curious about the career opportunities or t…
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Episode 205 - After attending a coding Bootcamp
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51:02In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we're joined by Shashi Lo, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, to explore our thoughts on the journey after attending a engineers complete a bootcamp. Shashi shares his experiences mentoring self-taught developers and bootcamp graduates, discussing the skills that are often missing and the creative ways…
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Episode 204 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Angie Jones
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52:09In this episode, we dive into the career journey of Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations at Block. Angie shares her experiences transitioning from a Senior Software Engineer at Twitter to leading developer relations initiatives at Applitools and now at Block. Angie also provides insights on the future of developer relations…
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156 // Anatomy Of A Scene: Deckard Meets Rachael Again For the First Time
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1:25:06At long last, your hosts and contributing hosts at Shoulder of Orion break down Deckard's recreated meeting with Rachael. There is so much in this scene. From its subtext, to its music and framing, each moment in this loaded scene is pure Blade Runner. Please join Patrick, Micah, Peter from the Midwest and returning guest Ricardo Silvestri as we ex…
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In this episode, we dive into the topic of taking a sabbatical and its impact on personal and professional life. Our special guest, Jennifer Tieu, a front-end developer at a Web3 agency, joins us to share her experience of taking a break from work, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained. Panelists Ryan Burgess and Cole Turner also di…
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Episode 202 - Summer vacation - Online teaching courses
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53:39While the Front End Happy Hour crew takes a much needed summer break, we revisit the topic of online education with Josh W. Comeau, who’s had a lot of experience teaching courses to help share his knowledge with us on how we can create an online course.Items mentioned in the episode:Josh W. Comeau, Josh’s online courses, Hands-Free CodingGuests:Jos…
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Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Shaundai Person
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47:05In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess sits down with Shaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Shaundai shares her inspiring journey from a career in sales to becoming a senior software engineer at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. With her unique background and experience, Shaundai discus…
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Join us as we welcome Robert Balicki, the creator of Isograph, to discuss how this innovative UI framework can transform your development projects. Robert shares key use cases, tips for leveraging Isograph, and a sneak peek at upcoming features.Guests:Robert Balicki - @StatisticsFTWPanelists:Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryanJem Young - @JemYoungStacy Lo…
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Episode 199 - Sips of Wisdom: Interview with April Wensel
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55:06In this latest episode of our 'Sips of Wisdom' series, Ryan Burgess sits down with April Wensel, founder of Compassionate Coding. April shares her unique journey from software engineer to teaching emotional intelligence and compassion in tech. With a background in computer science and experience in Bay Area startups, April discusses the importance …
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155 // Blade Runner 2099 Casting & Synopsis Discussion
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40:53In this episode, Patrick & Jaime are joined by contributing host Micah Greene to discuss the casting announcements for 2099 and the detailed synopsis released by the studio. There's been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the casting of Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schaefer and we dive right into it. We hope you enjoy! / For more on this and our other pro…
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Episode 198 - Leveraging SQLite in the Cloud
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41:46In this episode of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, we are excited to welcome special guests Brian Holt and Marco Bambini. Join us as we delve into the advantages of leveraging SQLite in the cloud. Discover how this powerful database technology can enhance your projects with its simplicity, efficiency, and flexibility. Brian and Marco share their …
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Sips of Wisdom: Interview with Chris Bautista
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42:17In this inaugural episode of our new "Sips of Wisdom" series, Ryan Burgess, host of the Front End Happy Hour podcast, sits down with Chris Bautista, a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix. Chris shares his journey through various tech giants, including the DOD, Hulu, and Netflix, providing a unique perspective on his career. He also offers valuable …
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Episode 196 - Breaking the typecast: Growing beyond frontend and backend labels
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51:16In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, we dive into the topic of being typecast as a frontend or backend engineer. Is it really a bad thing? Our panel discusses the implications of these labels, how they can limit growth, and share strategies to break free from these constraints. We explore ways to diversify your skill set, advance your career, a…
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154 // Anatomy of a Scene: The Prodigal Son
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42:16In this month's episode, we return to our popular ongoing Anatomy of a Scene series for a deep-dive on one of the most emotionally charged—and, frankly, terrifying—moments in all of Blade Runner: Batty confronting Tyrell and demanding more life. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.bladerunnerpodcast.com // If you'd like to …
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