Podcast appearances and mentions of James Kaplan

The rapid advancement of technology has ushered in a new era of innovation, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable devices. These innovations are not only reshaping how we interact with technology but also expanding the scope of applications across various sectors. MeetKai, an AI software company founded by notable tech pioneers Weili Dai and James Kaplan, sheds light on the transformative potential of AI wearables. The discussion emphasizes the convergence of multiple platforms to create sophisticated devices that cater to diverse needs, ranging from security and manufacturing to retail and consumer experiences.Innovative AI Wearables for Diverse ApplicationsAt the heart of MeetKai's innovation is its latest wearables platform, which integrates advanced AI capabilities into everyday devices. The newest product, which is shown off, is a pair of smart glasses equipped with a 5-megapixel camera, integrated displays, and an all-day battery life. These glasses exemplify how wearables can enhance situational awareness and improve operational efficiency in various fields. For instance, law enforcement personnel can utilize these glasses to receive real-time data, including live translations in multiple languages and alerts about their surroundings. Such functionalities not only augment the capabilities of security professionals but also help ensure their safety by providing crucial information before incidents occur.The manufacturing sector stands to benefit significantly from AI wearables as well. These smart glasses can empower factory workers by providing them with heads-up displays that offer real-time updates on production lines, maintenance instructions, and troubleshooting guides. This integration of AI into the manufacturing process can lead to increased productivity and efficiency, enabling workers to perform their tasks with greater accuracy and confidence. Furthermore, the capability for facial recognition and security monitoring enhances workplace safety, ensuring that unauthorized personnel do not gain access to sensitive areas.In the realm of retail, the potential applications of AI wearables are equally compelling. These devices can bridge the gap between seasoned employees and newcomers, providing real-time assistance and updates on inventory. Retail staff equipped with smart glasses can interact with customers more effectively, offering translations and product information at a glance. This level of engagement not only enhances the customer experience but also streamlines operations, allowing businesses to respond quickly to inventory needs and customer inquiries.Partnerships are the Key to SuccessMoreover, the importance of strategic partnerships in bringing innovative technologies to market is massive. MeetKai's collaboration with ThinkAR, a SoftBank company, exemplifies how leveraging expertise from different sectors can result in groundbreaking products. The integration of AI on the edge-processing data locally on the device-ensures that these wearables are not only responsive but also capable of functioning independently of external networks. This feature is crucial in environments where connectivity may be limited or where immediate decision-making is essential.Conclusion: AI and Wearable Technology are a Perfect PairIn conclusion, the emergence of AI wearables represents a significant leap forward in how technology can be harnessed for practical applications across various industries. The insights shared by MeetKai highlight the potential of these devices to enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experiences. As we continue to navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the integration of AI wearables into our daily lives will likely become more prevalent, offering solutions that were once thought to be the stuff of science fiction. Embracing these innovations is not just about keeping pace with technological advancements; it is about leveraging them to create safer, more efficient, and more engaging environments in which we live and work.Interview by Marlo Anderson of The Tech Ranch.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

The rapid advancement of technology has ushered in a new era of innovation, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable devices. These innovations are not only reshaping how we interact with technology but also expanding the scope of applications across various sectors. MeetKai, an AI software company founded by notable tech pioneers Weili Dai and James Kaplan, sheds light on the transformative potential of AI wearables. The discussion emphasizes the convergence of multiple platforms to create sophisticated devices that cater to diverse needs, ranging from security and manufacturing to retail and consumer experiences.Innovative AI Wearables for Diverse ApplicationsAt the heart of MeetKai's innovation is its latest wearables platform, which integrates advanced AI capabilities into everyday devices. The newest product, which is shown off, is a pair of smart glasses equipped with a 5-megapixel camera, integrated displays, and an all-day battery life. These glasses exemplify how wearables can enhance situational awareness and improve operational efficiency in various fields. For instance, law enforcement personnel can utilize these glasses to receive real-time data, including live translations in multiple languages and alerts about their surroundings. Such functionalities not only augment the capabilities of security professionals but also help ensure their safety by providing crucial information before incidents occur.The manufacturing sector stands to benefit significantly from AI wearables as well. These smart glasses can empower factory workers by providing them with heads-up displays that offer real-time updates on production lines, maintenance instructions, and troubleshooting guides. This integration of AI into the manufacturing process can lead to increased productivity and efficiency, enabling workers to perform their tasks with greater accuracy and confidence. Furthermore, the capability for facial recognition and security monitoring enhances workplace safety, ensuring that unauthorized personnel do not gain access to sensitive areas.In the realm of retail, the potential applications of AI wearables are equally compelling. These devices can bridge the gap between seasoned employees and newcomers, providing real-time assistance and updates on inventory. Retail staff equipped with smart glasses can interact with customers more effectively, offering translations and product information at a glance. This level of engagement not only enhances the customer experience but also streamlines operations, allowing businesses to respond quickly to inventory needs and customer inquiries.Partnerships are the Key to SuccessMoreover, the importance of strategic partnerships in bringing innovative technologies to market is massive. MeetKai's collaboration with ThinkAR, a SoftBank company, exemplifies how leveraging expertise from different sectors can result in groundbreaking products. The integration of AI on the edge-processing data locally on the device-ensures that these wearables are not only responsive but also capable of functioning independently of external networks. This feature is crucial in environments where connectivity may be limited or where immediate decision-making is essential.Conclusion: AI and Wearable Technology are a Perfect PairIn conclusion, the emergence of AI wearables represents a significant leap forward in how technology can be harnessed for practical applications across various industries. The insights shared by MeetKai highlight the potential of these devices to enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experiences. As we continue to navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the integration of AI wearables into our daily lives will likely become more prevalent, offering solutions that were once thought to be the stuff of science fiction. Embracing these innovations is not just about keeping pace with technological advancements; it is about leveraging them to create safer, more efficient, and more engaging environments in which we live and work.Interview by Marlo Anderson of The Tech Ranch.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 9, 2025 is: excursion • ik-SKER-zhun • noun Excursion refers to a trip, and especially to a short one made for pleasure. Excursion is also often used figuratively to refer to a deviation from a direct, definite, or proper course, and often in particular to a digression. // Some of Maya's most cherished childhood memories are of fishing excursions with her grandpa. // Lewis Carroll's Through The Looking Glass is an excursion into a fantastical world where nothing is what it seems to be, and everything appears to be what it is not. See the entry > Examples: “… in the late sixties, he [Miles Davis] abandoned acoustic jazz altogether, moving to the easy/uneasy blend of jazz and rock that would cause consternation among jazz purists and come to be known as fusion. Then, in 1975, plagued by profuse health problems and addictions, he left music altogether, not to return until 1981. Audiences and record buyers welcomed his comeback, though jazz's zealous gatekeepers continued to fret about his stylistic excursions and commercial aspirations.” — James Kaplan, 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool, 2024 Did you know? A Tribe Called Quest's 1991 album The Low End Theory is not only widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, but one of the genre's most successful early excursions into jazz, utilizing samples and even featuring legendary bassist Ron Carter on one song. Excursion refers to a usually brief, pleasurable trip, and is often used figuratively—as in the previous sentence—for metaphorical trips outside of one's usual territory, be they artistic or otherwise. The word comes from the Latin verb excurrere (“to run out” or “to extend”), which combines the prefix ex- meaning “out of” and the verb currere meaning “to run.” Although it is sometimes used to refer to attacks or raids made against an enemy, as in “military excursions,” excursion is mostly used today for much more enjoyable jaunts, junkets, and rambles. Accordingly, on your next excursion, whether to the park, beach, or elsewhere, you could do worse than to queue up The Low End Theory on your playlist. The album's first track, after all, is titled “Excursions.”

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits a new exhibition that highlights Frank Lloyd Wright's relationship with photography. Theater critic Kelly Kleiman joins Gary to discuss a world premiere that dives into some of the strife that exists in the current political climate. Gary catches up with author James Kaplan to chat about his book THREE SHADES OF BLUE. And later in the show, Gary catches up with Chicago-based artist Meg Guttman to talk about her very personal exhibit, MY BOOK HOUSE.

This week on "BETA," comedian Paul Scheer discusses his candid memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma". Author Mateo Askaripour on his sophomore novel "The Big Departure. Also, biographer James Kaplan tells us how three musical geniuses led by Miles Davis created the landmark album "Kind of Blue.

Golden Voice narrator Dion Graham joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss his performance of James Kaplan's biography of jazz greats, 3 SHADES OF BLUE. The audiobook traces the lives of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans, and required some research before recording. Listen to Dion's discussion with Michele for more insights into his narration of this exceptional audiobook that's one of AudioFile's Best Biography & Memoir titles of 2024. Read AudioFile's review of THREE SHADES OF BLUE. Published by Penguin Audio. AudioFile's 2024 Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks are: BITS AND PIECES by Whoopi Goldberg, read by Whoopi Goldberg BITTER CROP by Paul Alexander, read by Maya Days JOHN LEWIS by David Greenberg, read by David Sadzin PROFILES IN MENTAL HEALTH COURAGE by Patrick J. Kennedy, Stephen Fried, read by Johnny Heller, Patrick J. Kennedy 3 SHADES OF BLUE by James Kaplan, read by Dion Graham WHAT I ATE IN ONE YEAR by Stanley Tucci, read by Stanley Tucci Find the full list of 2024 Best Audiobooks on our website. Today's episode is brought to you by Brilliance Publishing. The Sound of Storytelling. Discover your next great listen at https://www.brilliancepublishing.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two great music writers - James Kaplan and Paul Alexander - join Joe for a War of the Words. Joe gets excited and takes a deep dive into both of their brilliant books, which are both about America in the 40s and 50s, both about the jazz music scene, but follow very different subjects. 'Three Shades Of Blue' by James Kaplan is biography of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans - and how those three extraordinary musicians made one of the greatest jazz albums of all time: Kind Of Blue. 'Bitter Crop' by Paul Alexander is a biography of the great Billie Holiday, but told through the last year of her life - 1959 - which coincidently is when Kind Of Blue came out. Both books are brimming with great stories and accounts from the time - they are meticulously researched - snd Joe asks both authors how immersed they get in their subjects when writing. They also give us some brilliant book recommendations as well! THE BOOK OFF 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote VS'Last Train To Memphis' by Peter Guralnick We hope you enjoy the chat - which we've kept a little long - which may well inspire you to put on some jazz after listening!? :-)Oooooh and get this!For a limited time, you can get £100 off off any HD light and free UK delivery. Just visit seriousreaders.com/bookoff to claim your discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Autopilot podcast, James Kaplan, Chief Technology Officer of McKinsey & Company's Technology practice shares his unique career journey from a history major to a tech leader, discussing the evolution of technology from the .com era to modern AI implementations. James also shares the challenges enterprises face in adopting AI, evolving dynamics between startups and incumbents, and provides valuable advice for navigating a successful career in technology.

Sixty-five years ago, “Kind of Blue”was recorded and performed by a young group of talented musicians —before they were jazz legends — under the leadership of the visionary trumpeter Miles Davis. Initial sales were slow after the August 1959 release, but then the album caught fire, becoming the best-selling jazz album of all time.So why has “Kind of Blue”endured as the top classic jazz album for 65 years?“I think of 'Kind of Blue' as a timeless piece of work,” said James Kaplan, author of “3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool.”“‘Timeless' is a word that's much overused these days, but this great album genuinely seems to exist outside of time in a way that's hard to explain.”Angelika Beener, an award winning journalist, DJ, producer and host, says “Kind of Blue” uniquely captures universal human emotions.“Everyone loves this album, and it's not because they're forced to, or they have to, or they're told to,” Beener said. “There is something deeply resonant. This album drills into sort of the deepest parts of sensuality and romance and contemplation and ecstasy and vulnerability. “While Davis took the lead on the album, he was joined by several other talented musicians who helped craft his legendary work.“He gave a great amount of latitude to the artists,” said Leon Lee Dorsey, an associate professor at Berklee College of Music. “You see interviews with people like Herbie Hancock that he trusted — the chemistry that they brought to the table, that whatever was going on, it was like a laboratory.”

This week on "BETA," comedian Paul Scheer discusses his candid memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma". Author Mateo Askaripour on his sophomore novel "The Big Departure. Also, biographer James Kaplan tells us how three musical geniuses led by Miles Davis created the landmark album "Kind of Blue.

What's the most famous jazz album in the world?  Don't say Duke Ellington Plays Mary Poppins unless you have a really good excuse, like you work for Disney.  And please don't name some album by Kenny G even if that's sort of true.  No, of course the most famous jazz album is Kind of Blue, and our special guest this episode wrote a book on the three geniuses who brought it into being.  Please enjoy this interview with author James Kaplan and stay turned until the end when he reveals the subject of his next book.  Miles Davis - KIND OF BLUE.  Also, stay tuned to the end to see how many ways Pat avoids including clips from the most famous jazz album in the world.  

Send us a Text Message.Author James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest albums of all time: Kind of Blue. James Kaplan...Three Shades of Blue Playlist

In this conversation hosted by Reaction, Political Reporter and Podcast Editor Max Mitchell speaks to author and journalist James Kaplan about his new book 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool. They discuss the genius of Miles Davis, how these musicians came together to create the best-selling jazz album of all time, the economic and social conditions that affected mid-20th century jazz and Kind of Blue's lasting power.

Author and journalist James Kaplan joins the pack on The Hydrant Podcast to talk about his latest book, 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and The Lost Empire of Cool, the similarities between John McEnroe and Jerry Lewis and what it takes to tackle writing a biography.

James Kaplan returns to discuss his new book, 3 Shades Of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool.

Even if you're not very into jazz, you probably know Kind of Blue, the jazz album that's sold more copies than any other and is widely considered one of the greatest albums ever, in any genre.Among the sextet of musicians who played on the album, three stand out as true jazz geniuses: Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and John Coltrane. Today on the show, James Kaplan, author of 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool, unpacks the stories behind these towering figures. We discuss their background, their demons, their passion for musical greatness, and what they contributed to the evolving world of jazz. And we discuss why, when they got together to record Kind of Blue, the result was the most timeless and beloved jazz album in history.Resources Related to the PodcastJames' last appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #186 — The Legend and Reality of Frank Sinatra"Miles Davis Blows His Horn" — James' 1989 Vanity Fair profile of DavisAoM Article: A Crash Course in Jazz AppreciationAoM Article: Want to Get Into Jazz? Listen to These 10 Albums FirstAlbums mentioned in the showKind of Blue by Miles DavisPortraits in Jazz by Bill Evans TrioBitches Brew by Miles DavisGiant Steps by John ColtraneConnect With James KaplanJames' website

“Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself,” Miles Davis once remarked. Most artists, of course, never ascend to the heights of even closely sounding like themselves. But as James Kaplan, the author of 3 SHADES OF BLUE, argues, Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans did get to sound like themselves in their studio album, Kind of the Blue. That's the metaphysical truth of the 1959 recording, Kaplan explains. And, in a way, the three men paid for this astonishing miracle with their lives, both as men and artists. But at least they got to the mountain top. Thus the immortality of both the 65 year-old album and Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans. James Kaplan's essays, stories, reviews, and profiles have appeared in numerous magazines, including The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Esquire, and New York. His novels include Pearl's Progress and Two Guys from Verona, a New York Times Notable Book for 1998. His nonfiction works include The Airport, You Cannot Be Serious (coauthored with John McEnroe), Dean & Me: A Love Story (with Jerry Lewis), Frank: The Voice, and Sinatra: The Chairman. He is a 2012 Guggenheim Fellow. He lives in Westchester, New York.Named as one of the "100 most unconnected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's least known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

We've all heard lots about cloud technology, but, according to new McKinsey research, only 20 to 30 percent of industries are using it regularly and at scale. On today's episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Mark Gu and James Kaplan share findings from the report, “In search of cloud value: Can generative AI transform cloud ROI?” They talk about why cloud technology is essential in business, what's holding companies back from getting themost value from their cloud programs, and the steps they can take to improve their cloud capabilities.But first—did you realize that six words are fundamental to your company's success? Scott Keller, McKinsey senior partner and author of CEO Excellence, tells us more. Theme music was composed, produced, and performed by Joy Ngiaw.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Continuing to answer the question: Is the metaverse dead? We have managed to recover a lost tape from James Kaplan from Meetkai earlier this year, where the internet crashed mid-recording. (Good one, Web 2.0) Anyhow, enjoy what we salvaged. Questions? Comments? I love to hear feedback from listeners and read them back the following episode. Send them directly to me friendlyfuturist@podcastswest.com.au Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please do your own research before any finance or investment decisions. What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to friendlyfutrist@podcastswest.com.au  Tweet me directly: @friendlyfutruri1 or @beplayableoz How to support me :) Join the new Discord community and meet fellow Futureheads here Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097 Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave another tasty soy flat white? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/futureheads The full interviews for each of our guests are available on my Substack https://substack.com/profile/20391916-the-friendly-futurist?r=c52i4&s=r&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web Alternatively, you can tip us with Bitcoin Cash here: https://cointr.ee/podcastswest We have also pledged for Unicef, to help with humanitarian efforts during the Ukraine crisis., will you join us? Any small change will help https://www.unicef.org/appeals/ukraine

XR Today's Demond Cureton hosts Seth J Bennett, CMO, Charlotte Hornets, James Kaplan, CEO and Co-Founder, MeetKai, and Weili Dai, Executive Chairwoman and Co-Founder, MeetKai.In our interview, we discuss the following:The impetus for MeetKai and the Charlotte Hornets to collaborate for their virtual sports apparel storeUsing MeetKai's XR solutions to engage sports fans in fresh and innovative waysHow using XR and the Metaverse can lead to greater engagement rates compared to traditional methodsThe rising trend in sports companies leveraging Web3 and Metaverse technologies to boost brand engagementDemocratising immersive experiences for sports fans with interoperable technologies to reach the widest audiences possibleEmerging trends in XR and what could take place in the future

In Mid-July, I heard about how a conversational AI and metaverse company, MeetKai, was partnering with a semiconductor integration startup, Silicon Box, to unveil a digital twin of Silicon Box's new $2 billion semiconductor packaging facility in Singapore. This virtual replication in the metaverse's goal was to help revolutionize chip manufacturing by addressing major bottlenecks, while also offering an innovative avenue for business growth, talent development, and professional training. And this got me thinking about all of the potential, exciting uses for VR and/or the metaverse in the future—not necessarily for marketing to consumers, but for plenty of other business applications just like this one. To that end, I tracked down James Kaplan, the co-founder and CEO of MeetKai for a discussion. In this episode, we discuss the concept of digital twins, how they might help us in the future, what role VR acceptance might help us develop interesting new use cases for the metaverse in coming years, and whether or not humans will care if they're talking to a fellow human or an AI in the future. James is a sharp guy so I think you'll really enjoy this one, so let's jump right in!

Charlie does the news solo as Ted was late because he couldn't find a place to talk at The Masters golf tournament where smartphones, even in airplane mode, are not allowed. Rony is off for Passover. In the news this week, funding for display companies, Mojo Vision and OQmented. Styly, an AR company digitizing the physical world, and Sony's new 3D display. Our guest is James Kaplan, CEO of MeetKai, a browser-based Metaverse company that uses AI to assist content creation. The company was co-founded by Weilei Dai, the founder of Marvell Technologies. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're re-presenting host Nate Wilcox's second 2021 interview with Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan as part of a new series focused on Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. This discussion focuses on Frank Sinatra reign as the king of cool in the 1950s and early 1960s and the monumental chaos that ensued after he introduced the Joe Kennedy to the bosses of the Chicago Mob. Buy the book and support the show. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. YOU HAVE SAVED THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST!!!!! Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support for the show we have raised more than our $6000 goal which will pay Steph for a year's worth of recording and production work on the show. Thanks to everyone who contributed and thanks to all of you for listening! Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're re-presenting host Nate Wilcox's first 2021 interview with Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan as part of a new series focused on Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. This discussion focuses on Frank Sinatra's reign as king of the bobby soxers and bane of the red-blooded American GI in the 1940s. Buy the book and support the show. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. YOU HAVE SAVED THE LET IT ROLL PODCAST!!!!! Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support for the show we have raised more than our $6000 goal which will pay Steph for a year's worth of recording and production work on the show. Thanks to everyone who contributed and thanks to all of you for listening! Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 8, 1914. Crowds pour into the New Amsterdam Theater to see the opening night of a new show, “Watch Your Step.” It's the first full-length revue written by the popular young songwriter, Irving Berlin. His songs show off Berlin's signature wit and simplicity, but also his musical sophistication. As his fellow composer, Jerome Kern, would later put it: "Berlin has no place in American music—he is American music.” Who was Irving Berlin? And how did he utterly transform American songwriting?Thanks to our guests: James Kaplan, author of Irving Berlin: New York Genius; Laurence Maslon, arts professor at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and host of the radio show "Broadway to Main Street" on WLIW; and Katherine Barrett Swett, English teacher, poet, and granddaughter of Irving Berlin and Ellin Mackay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“People”, “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend”, “Everything's Coming Up Roses”. These are the songs you have been singing your whole life, and now is your chance to learn about who wrote them! In this week's episode, everything's coming up Jule Styne, one of the undisputed architects of American musical theater. Fast-talking and a relentless hustler, he was a highly adaptable, brilliant musician, composing the scores for Broadway hits such as Gypsy and Funny Girl. Listen here for an in-depth journey into this musical icon's storied past, as told by renowned author James Kaplan and musical legend Alan Bergman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In today's episode, Dealerscope Editor in Chief Tom Samiljan speaks with MeetKai CEO and Co-Founder James Kaplan about AI-powered VR experiences in the metaverse. Kaplan's company got its start as a conversational AI provider, but is now branching out with a new lifestyle VR environment known as the MeetKai Metaverse, which features virtual environments such as museums, boxing gyms, and meditation spaces that will be staffed by AI-powered curators, boxing teachers, and meditation teachers, respectively. Think a deeply-focused Google Assistant or Alexa filtered through a walking and talking avatar

At Bowling Green, historian James Kaplan talks about Evacuation Day, the departure of the British from New York City, and Charging Bull, a popular statue representing the spirit of Wall Street and American capitalism. 

This podcast by historian and lawyer James Kaplan is the introduction to the July 4 all-night walking tour of Lower Manhattan: Celebrating New York City's Role in the Revolutionary War and Gravesites of Revolutionary War Generals.  James Kaplan begins with the history of pre-revolutionary New York.

Historian James Kaplan discusses the historic Fraunces Tavern Museum, the location of Washington's farewell address to his troops.  The tavern remains today, owned by the Sons of the Revolution.

James Kaplan is the Co-Founder and CEO of MeetKai, a conversational AI voice assistant and search engine shaping the next-gen of artificial speech intelligence. He founded the startup with his Co-Founder and Chairwoman, Weili Dai, after becoming frustrated with the limitations of current automated assistants. Kaplan has had a true passion for AI and coding since he was six. He wrote his first bot at only nine years old, wrote the first Pokemon Go bot, and many others. Now his pioneering work in AI Personalized Conversational Search puts MeetKai in competition with the largest names in tech. Kaplan studied Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA, and currently resides in the Los Angeles area.

As a partner at McKinsey, James Kaplan helps major institutions in financial services, health care and manufacturing transform their technology capabilities. In this week's episode, Kaplan joins Jez and Dave for an insightful conversation about "How to Get Value from the Cloud." 

Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan returns, to discuss “The Chairman” which covers the peak years of Sinatra's career, his incredible run of albums for Capital Records, the Rat Pack, and how he was the connection between a President and the mob.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.

Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan returns, to discuss “The Chairman” which covers the peak years of Sinatra's career, his incredible run of albums for Capital Records, the Rat Pack, and how he was the connection between a President and the mob. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan returns, to discuss “The Chairman” which covers the peak years of Sinatra's career, his incredible run of albums for Capital Records, the Rat Pack, and how he was the connection between a President and the mob.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.

Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan returns, to discuss “The Chairman” which covers the peak years of Sinatra's career, his incredible run of albums for Capital Records, the Rat Pack, and how he was the connection between a President and the mob. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan returns, to discuss “The Chairman” which covers the peak years of Sinatra's career, his incredible run of albums for Capital Records, the Rat Pack, and how he was the connection between a President and the mob.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.

Frank Sinatra biographer James Kaplan returns, to discuss “The Chairman” which covers the peak years of Sinatra's career, his incredible run of albums for Capital Records, the Rat Pack, and how he was the connection between a President and the mob. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts. Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Follow us on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While best known for his closeness to JFK, the ‘Chairman of the Board' was involved with politics throughout most of his remarkable singing career. Hear biographer James Kaplan discuss Sinatra's political metamorphosis along with his impact on American culture and, of course, his essential songs.

"The Jeff Ward Show” is for those who are unafraid to be intellectually challenged. With no political, social, or moral agenda, snarky Austin-based host, Jeff Ward, consistently challenges his audience to examine relevant issues and situations in alternative ways. Ward, who is known for his bold, irreverent commentary on stuff that matters, never leaves listeners without their curiosity piqued, their beliefs challenged, or their minds reeling. If you crave more of those “whoa” moments in your life, then you need “The Jeff Ward Show.” Subscribe, rate and write a review to Our Little Show!    Jeff Ward is a highly decorated former NCAA football player with extensive ties to the University of Texas. He's been nominated as an Outstanding Young Texas Ex, and while a student at The University of Texas, he was a four-year Letterman in football, a football team captain, a member of the Athletics Director's Academic Honor Roll, a three-time all-conference football player, and a two-time All-American football player. He's among the top five all-time leading scorers at The University of Texas, and he's the NCAA record holder for game-winning field goals. He was selected in the 1988 NFL Draft to play football professionally. The podcast market is oversaturated with NCAA and NFL football content but with Jeff, you get the educated perspective of someone who's lived it.    Jeff has been appearing on both national news and local (Texas-based) news platforms to discuss sports, politics and economics for over 20 years. Jeff's time at The University of Texas provided him with knowledge of worldwide economics, marketing strategies and the economics of sports, particularly with NCAA Football. With the NCAA always finding itself involved in hot-button issues, Jeff Ward explains what's going on behind the scenes.    Jeff takes a libertarian position when it comes to politics. Jeff is a Libertarian to maximize autonomy and freedom of politics. Jeff is aware that people are not going to agree with all of his opinions when it comes to politics, but he challenges you to look at other perspectives.  Being Libertarian displays a skepticism of authority and state power, but some Libertarians diverge on the scope of their opposition to existing systems of economics and systems of politics. Libertarian thinking highlights the dignity of each individual. The growing extension of dignity to people is one of the great libertarian achievements of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, author James Kaplan and host Nate Wilcox discuss the youth of Frank Sinatra, his childhood and parents, his early struggles, his rise to fame singing for Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, his tenure as the teen idol of the War era, how it all fell apart, Ava Gardner, From Here to Eternity and his amazing come back.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.

In this episode, author James Kaplan and host Nate Wilcox discuss the youth of Frank Sinatra, his childhood and parents, his early struggles, his rise to fame singing for Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, his tenure as the teen idol of the War era, how it all fell apart, Ava Gardner, From Here to Eternity and his amazing come back.Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Nate welcomes author James Kaplan to discuss his book “Irving Berlin: New York Genius.” James tells Nate about the legendary song-writer's 50 year career from “Alexander's Rag-Time Band” to "Annie Get Your Gun."This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Nate welcomes author James Kaplan to discuss his book “Irving Berlin: New York Genius.” James tells Nate about the legendary song-writer's 50 year career from “Alexander's Rag-Time Band” to "Annie Get Your Gun."This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Only on the "CBS This Morning" podcast, biographer James Kaplan shares why Irving Berlin has been called the greatest songwriter of American popular music. Talking with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green, Kaplan explains what was behind Berlin's nine decade career that included such songs like "God Bless America" and "White Christmas" that are still sung today. In his new book, "Irving Berlin: New York Genius," Kaplan shares how Berlin when from growing up as a Jewish immigrant in New York's Lower East Side and leaving home at the age of 13 after his father's death to writing over 1,500 songs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 37 of The Secure Developer, Guy speaks with James Kaplan of McKinsey & Co. James describes his journey into the telecommunications industry, and how many longstanding companies must reevaluate security practices when going through a digital transformation. The post Ep. #37, Security Transformation with James Kaplan of McKinsey & Company appeared first on Heavybit.

In episode 37 of The Secure Developer, Guy speaks with James Kaplan of McKinsey & Co. James describes his journey into the telecommunications industry, and how many longstanding companies must reevaluate security practices when going through a digital transformation.

From Frank Sinatra's connections to organized crime to his history with President Kennedy to the reasons why he was the greatest entertainer of the 20th Century, biographer James Kaplan tells all the tales. Kaplan joins the show to offer insights from his comprehensive volume on Sinatra: "The Chairman." (photo credit: Erinn Hartmann)

In "Frank: The Voice" (2010), James Kaplan told the story of Frank Sinatra's meteoric rise to fame, subsequent failures, and reinvention as a star of live performance and screen. Frank Sinatra was the best-known entertainer of the twentieth century-infinitely charismatic, lionized and notorious in equal measure. Kaplan examined the complex psyche and turbulent life behind that incomparable voice, from Sinatra's humble beginning in Hoboken to his fall from grace and Oscar-winning return in From Here to Eternity.