Data + Love

Tableau Ambassador and TUG co-lead Lawrence Durbin and I let our geek flags fly in this fun start-of-summer conversation. We talk ADHD, universal design, SciFi, and communityCheck him out at http://datadivergent.com/

Tableau Ambassador Victory Omovrah drops in to talk about her beginnings in public work, inspiration, and growth

Tableau Legend and Iron Viz Judge Mark Bradbourne pops in for a Tableau Conference recap. We talk hits, misses, the community and more.For more Mark check out his podcast 'Songs that Don't Suck'

2025 Iron Viz Finalist Bo McCready pops in to talk about his iconic pop culture dataviz and the path to Iron Viz

Kevin and Ken Flerlage, twin Tableau Hall of Fame Visionaries, pop in to talk about their upcoming mega-talk a Tableau Conference 2025, their personal journeys, and more.

Tableau Visionary and Ambassador Kyle Massey drops by to talk about his 2 upcoming Tableau Conference 2025 presentations, his recent Visionary recognition, and more.

Google Data Journalist and Data Editor Simon Rogers is in the house. We talk about the complexity of data, how searches reveal what people are REALLY thinking, and so much more.Check him out on simonrogers.net or tune into The Data Journalism podcast with friend of the show Alberto Cairo.

Emmy Award Winning Art Director Clint Baker (www.BakerandHill.com) talks about creative messaging, adapting with the times, and why he's not afraid of AI replacing artists

Award Winning Data Designer and Author Nadieh Bremer talks inspiration, creativity, and finding joy in growth.

Tableau Ambassador and 1/2 of HerData.Net Jennifer Dawes joins us for the first episode of season 6. We talk about her recent data art initiative and more. Check out the gallery and submit your own data art here

My IRL Movie Pal Josh and I each go down our list of Top 5 Christmas Movies. The Catch? We didn't discuss the rubric of what counts in advance. Chaos ensues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

2K Games Analyst and Games Night Viz co-Founder Louis Yu drops by for the penultimate episode of Season 5. We talk about recent projects, 'Holding Space', the gaming industry and more. Participate in the 'State of the BI Industry' Survey Nominate a Tableau Visionary --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

This year I'm thankful to not be using Amazon Quicksight Friend of the show (and host of 'Songs that Don't Suck') Mark Bradbourne returns to review 3 of Quicksight's Industry Dashboards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

It's time to catch up on recent guests, career movies, and a truly awful BI tool. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Data Consultant Quinn Serfass pops by to talk about his experience in the first cohort of Data School NYC, his passion for sports, and more Hire him, he's now a free agent! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Pizza perfectionist and data nerd Luke Stanke returns to the show. We talk career journeys, workplace trauma, share pizza tips, and torch any likability we had. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

PolicyViz host Jon Schwabish is here to talk about conferences, data podcasting, tequilla shots, "The Document" and more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

This week Tableau SVP and CMO EMAX (Elizabeth Maxson) dropped by to talk about the power of community, Tableau's Data+Movies and Data+TV initiatives powered by IMDb, AI, and Dreamforce. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau Ambassador and 2024 Iron Viz Finalist Jessica Moon is in the house. We talk about inspiration, favorite data topics, and Iron Viz. Note: some moments of audio drop out, apologies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Author, Educator, and Podcaster Andy Kirk is on the show to talk about inspiration, evolution, and elevated thinking. Check out Andy on the "Explore and Explain" podcast or the upcoming 3rd edition of "Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Fractal fan Alison Pitt drops by the show to talk about her passion for infinitely complex patterns, leading a Tableau User Group (TUG), and our time as teammates at JLL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Only a couple years ago Heather Cox was making dentures in a lab, now she's a passionate and creative data analyst. Check out her story on this week's Data + Love --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Happy Summer. In this solo episode I recap recent guests, take listener questions, and talk about how awesome Dollywood is. (It's awesome) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Storytelling with Data's Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic is in the studio to discuss her data children's book "Daphne Draws Data" Cole is a pro at communicating data to adults and teaching them how to do the same, but what unique challenges are involved in the creation of a children's data book? Listen up to find out --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau and Alteryx Tip pro Dawn Harrington drops in to chat nerdy stuff, conference follow-up, and how to engage and delight clients. Upskill with Dawn! https://www.techtipsgirl.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Data Designer Desireé Abbott pops in for some post Tableau Conference 24 Chat. On the menu are her upcoming book "Everyday Data Visualization", debate over Datafam jargon, and stories of awkward first introductions. It's a fun one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Friend of the show and "Songs that Don't Suck" host Mark Bradbourne is in the house for Tableau Conference 24 pregame --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Data Scientist Paul Rossman, long time friend and first time guest, pops by to talk about career path, self-improvement driven by data, and what he does as a data scientist. Stay tuned to the end to hear 'Digital Heartbeat', a special outro generated for Paul by Suno AI --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Sophie Sparks is on the pod talking all things data drawing. Tune in to hear more about real-time data capture, how you can draw your data, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Newly Minted Tableau Visionary Eric Balash is in the house to talk about his new data podcast, community leadership, and more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau Product Manager Artist Matthew Miller pops in to talk about the art & science of successful tech demos, the evolution of interacting with data, and the importance of listening to customers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Information Designer Giorgia Lupi joins the show for a chat about her recent NYT piece on her experience with Long COVID, her design ethos, and more. Tune in for a tease of an upcoming data project you won't want to miss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Iron Viz 2024 finalist Chris Westlake pops in for a chat. We talk about shared work history, what inspires us to viz, the Iron Viz feeder process, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Long-time friend and my original Tabro David Kelly swings by. We talk about our shared work history and personal growth, TUG leadership, grassroots data culture and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Games Night Viz co-founder and Tableau Ambassador pops in for the final episode of our 4th year to talk all things gaming. We discuss the origins and operations of the Games Night Viz Project, the challenges and advantages of Interactive Storytelling, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Data Stories podcast host and Northeastern Professor Enrico Bertini drops by to discuss teaching data, evolving mindsets, and generative learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Friend, colleague, and Tableau Ambassador Vince Baumel pops in for a conversation about journeys, community, growth, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau Evangelist, Big Book of Dashboards co-author, and Chart Chat host Andy Cotgreave pops by to talk dataviz, movies, and Tableau's Month-long #DataPlusMovies initiative. Join the Challenge --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Author and professor Alberto Cairo drops in to discuss his new book 'The Art of Insight: How Great Visualization Designers Think' Which of the 4 data personas are you: Pragmatist Eccentric Ambassador Narrator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Friend of the show, Tableau whiz, and 'Songs that Don't Suck' host Mark Bradbourne returns to the show. We stir the pot, I invoke the wrath of Swifties, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Vizzie Winner and Tableau Ambassador pops by for a conversation about his learning, growth, and passions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau Ambassador and GamesNightViz co-lead Louis Yu to talk dataviz and gaming (his passion AND profession). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

It's fall and awards abound in the #Datafam. In this guestless episode I talk about the recent round of honors and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

In this Video-first episode of Data+Love Lisa Trescott and I work through our plans for a Weird Al Dataviz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau CEO Ryan Aytay returns to Data+Love to talk about Tableau's upcoming events at Dreamforce and Tableau Conference, the need for Tableau to be useful and appealing to multiple audiences, and his thoughts on revamping Tableau User Groups --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Nelson Davis, owner and leader of Analytic Vizion drops in for a deep dive into leadership, authenticity, career stages, and finding what fits best for you. It's a really great career advice talk, you won't want to miss it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Allen Hillery of @BeDataLit, the @Datadlc, and @DuBoisChallenge pops in for a fun time. We start with a solid 30 minutes of movie chatter (ranging from box office analysis to debating the GOAT movie star) then get a little more serious talking about career paths, self development, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Iron Viz 2021 Winner Lisa Trescott drops by. We talk about stage presence, making learning fun, and how Iron Viz can truly be anybody's game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Kyle Massey is a Tableau Data Dev Ambassador. Check him out on Twitter at @UpInYourVizness, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/support

Tableau Visionary and Tableau Buddy founder Prasann Prem drops by for a chat about why you may need a Tableau Buddy, what thinking like a Maverick means, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message

Vizzie Winner and Tableau Ambassador Elisa Davis drops by to talk about authenticity, growth, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datapluslove/message