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It is a time of great upheaval. The NRL.. obsessed with its quest to flood players' veins with hyperdrive fuel and create the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, have created a paradox of umbilical proportions. Referees are afraid not to blow the whistle, while also being terrified of its piercing shrill. The Get Square narrative around football means penalties not blown in one game are now blown in another. One might describe the approach as utterly Sith-house. Meantime.. rumours abound concerning a rebel faction dropped by their clubs and plying their craft in state league. The Imperial senate will move to quash any chance of them speaking out about their fortunes, while also unearthing a good news angle around the disturbance in the force that is Ezra Mam returning. In the Outer rim of non-rugby league content: Oscar Piastri has completed the Kessel Run in 4 parsecs, collecting a chequered flag at each checkpoint. Comparisons are being made on his stature in the all time stakes. Amid it all.. an echo in the force. An awakening. And two idiot padawans are dispatched by the Jedi Council to investigate.. or be investigated. We're not quite sure.

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Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/Find our Rogue One Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-16T16_38_35-07_00 Find the referenced Iron Man 3 review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-04-09T04_00_00-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew dive into a detailed discussion about 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' exploring its character development, themes, and overall execution. They analyze Han Solo's journey from a young idealist to a hardened smuggler, the role of Tobias Beckett in shaping his character, and the film's heist elements, particularly during the Kessel Run. The conversation critiques the film's narrative structure and character arcs, ultimately questioning its effectiveness as a Star Wars installment. The discussion also touches on the lasting impressions of the film and its place within the broader Star Wars narrative.----------Highlights:0:00 'Solo' Introduction6:07 Opening Scene9:20 Introducing Han Solo21:16 Heightened Tension30:35 The Climactic Showdown34:58 Growth and Themes38:26 Dryden Voss and Other Villainous Characters45:45 Side Characters51:27 Lasting Impact#solo #hansolo #starwars #soloastarwarsstory #disney #disneyfilm #starwars #sw #agalaxyfarfaraway #filmthoughts #darthvader #rogueone #alostplot #chewbacca #tobiasbeckett #darthmaul #shadowcollective #crimsondawn #qira 

In this compelling episode, Bryon Kroger, founder and CEO of Rise8 and the former COO of the U.S. Air Force's groundbreaking Kessel Run program, reflects on his journey from intelligence officer to software innovator and leader of transformative change. Bryon shares candid lessons learned from catalyzing digital transformation within one of the largest bureaucracies in the world and offers a nuanced perspective on the interplay between rebellion and revolution in creating lasting impact.A central theme of the conversation is the distinction Bryon draws between rebels and revolutionaries. While rebels may succeed in challenging the status quo, revolutionaries think long-term, building alliances and maintaining patience to achieve sustainable change. Bryon shares his own experiences navigating this balance, reflecting on moments where his rebellious instincts needed to give way to the humility and strategy of a true revolutionary. His insights provide a framework for leaders aiming to drive progress without alienating stakeholders.Drawing on Simon Wardley's Pioneer, Settler, Planner model, Bryon illustrates how Catalysts serve as vital bridges between visionary pioneers and methodical planners to drive organizational change. He unpacks the delicate balance of maintaining strategic patience while acting with tactical urgency, emphasizing the importance of vision, humility, and active listening to inspire others to embrace change.As an executive, Bryon underscores the critical need to "create other Catalysts," explaining how scaling leadership through cultural transformation and skill development fosters sustainable growth. Reflecting on his transition from government to private sector leadership, Bryon shares his evolving approach to navigating resistance and offers powerful advice for knowing when to persevere or walk away from a battle to win the broader war.Original music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynz Floren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What sign is Han Solo?With Matthew & Alex unavailable, solo host Erin dives deep into her unique perspective on Solo: A Star Wars Story, offering a fresh take on the controversial Star Wars film. Erin explores why this often-criticized film holds a special place in her heart.Key Discussion Points:Does Alden Ehrenreich capture Harrison Ford's Han Solo?How does Qi'ra's character arc reflect the realities of survival? Erin explores the compelling dynamic between Han's romanticism and Qi'ra's pragmatic evolution.Why does the Kessel Run sequence work so well? Erin breaks down how this legendary feat lives up to expectations through stunning visuals and character dynamics.Other Topics Covered:The scene-stealing performance of Donald Glover as Lando CalrissianL3-37's revolutionary spirit and memorable quotesThe significance of Enfys Nest's reveal and the early rebellionClone Wars connections and Easter eggs throughout the filmThe complex mentor-mentee relationship between Beckett and HanThe origin of Han and Chewie's iconic partnershipDarth Maul's surprise appearance and implicationsAnd the most important question of all - what sign is Han Solo?In conclusion, Erin makes a compelling case for Solo as an entertaining space western that, while perhaps not perfectly aligned with Han's original trilogy character, offers enough thrilling sequences and compelling character moments to stand on its own merits. She suggests it might be the perfect Star Wars film to introduce casual fans to the broader universe.Matthew would like to register a word of protest that he is NOT old enough to have ever loved Celine Deon. We've started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We've got options for you!Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM PodcastEmail: ✉️ swg@theethicalpanda.com

What's the most interesting thing about Han Solo? Is it his sheer charisma? Is it his accuracy with a blaster? Is it his ability to beat the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs #hansolo #starwars #warofthestars #feastoffandoms #starwarspodcast Join the WOTS crew as we discuss the pros and cons of professional conman Han Solo. ---------- Connect with WOTS: warofthestars1@gmail.com IG: @war_of_the_stars1 X: @Warofthestars1 ‪@WOTS77‬ Support WOTS: www.ko-fi.com/warofthestars https://www.spreadshirt.com/shop/war-... Connect with Garrett: IG/X: @gkj_publishing ‪@GKJPublishing‬ Connect with Brian: IG: @corrosis The Sith Library & Archives: https://shorturl.at/Su4Hk

Case and Sam are joined by Randy Allain from the Media / Lit podcast to ask "Who are your people?" Tune in for this dissection of Solo: A Star Wars Story!   Overview   In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Case and Sam welcome guest Randy from Media Lit to delve into "Solo: A Star Wars Story," rating the film as 'fine' but flawed and assigning it a C grade. The discussion highlights Alden Ehrenreich's portrayal of Han Solo, praises Donald Glover's performance as Lando Calrissian, and critiques the characters' limited screen time, particularly for Lando and L3. The conversation shifts to character dynamics, the film's pacing, and the handling of complex themes such as slavery, with commentary on visual effects and significant plot elements like the Kessel Run. The hosts explore the film's production history, specifically the impacts of the directorial switch from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard, and suggest improvements for pacing and character development. They propose alternative narrative structures for the heist elements and discuss how to enhance character relationships and thematic portrayals. The episode wraps up with final thoughts on the film's relevance in the Star Wars universe and additional promotional content, including Randy's other projects and plans for future episodes. Notes Introduction and Overview (00:00 - 09:20) Podcast hosts Case and Sam introduce the topic: Solo: A Star Wars Story Guest Randy from Media Lit podcast joins the discussion The movie is described as 'fine' but flawed, given a C grade Criticism of the scene explaining Han Solo's name origin Cast and Characters (09:20 - 18:56) Discussion of Alden Ehrenreich's performance as Han Solo Praise for Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian Criticism of limited screen time for Lando and L3 Analysis of Emilia Clarke's character Kira and her role in the plot Character Dynamics and Plot Elements (18:56 - 27:32) Examination of Han and Chewbacca's meeting and relationship Discussion of Woody Harrelson's character Beckett and his crew Criticism of the movie's pacing and overabundance of plot elements Visual Effects and World-building (27:32 - 37:11) Praise for the design of droid character L3 Discussion of the Kessel Run sequence and its importance to the plot Criticism of the movie's handling of slavery and oppression themes Supporting Characters and Themes (37:11 - 48:41) Analysis of Paul Bettany's character Dryden Vos Discussion of Darth Maul's cameo and its implications Examination of the movie's themes of rebellion and criminal underworld Production History and Directorial Changes (48:41 - 57:10) Discussion of the change in directors from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard Analysis of how the change affected the movie's tone and style Speculation on what a Lord & Miller version might have looked like Critique and Improvement Ideas (57:11 - 01:07:49) Suggestions for improving the movie's pacing and character development Discussion of how to better integrate the heist elements of the plot Ideas for enhancing the relationships between characters Alternative Plot Structures (01:07:49 - 01:20:24) Proposal for a more 'Ocean's Eleven' style approach to the heist plot Suggestions for restructuring Han's backstory and relationship with Kira Ideas for better integrating Lando and other supporting characters Refinement of Improvement Ideas (01:20:25 - 01:30:44) Further discussion on making Han and Kira's relationship more familial Suggestions for improving the portrayal of the criminal underworld Ideas for better integrating themes of corruption and rebellion Conclusion and Podcast Information (01:30:44 - 01:40:33) Final thoughts on the movie and its place in the Star Wars franchise Information about the hosts' and guest's other projects and social media Details about upcoming podcast episodes and related content Action items Unassigned Check out Randy's podcast Media Lit and other work (01:36:05) Listen to Randy's appearance on the Socially Distanced podcast for their 200th episode Avengers draft (01:36:39) Join the Discord for ongoing conversations about the podcast topics (01:38:49) Listen to the Reignite podcast for discussions on Bioware games (01:39:08) Tune in to the next episode about Highlander 2: The Quickening (01:39:49)

Marvão to Evora. The weather (heavy rain and strong wind) changed our transit plan to Evora. We opted for a taxi ride and enjoyed the better part of the day walking around this amazing city! It'll leave a gap in our route north to south but the sunshine in Evora and city bustle filled our spirits more than slogging through the wind and rain. We'll live to ride another today…like tomorrow! #pdlngprtgl#portugal #evora #alentejo #blackpork

This week, Ryan Connell experiments with Google's cutting-edge AI tool, NotebookLM. Ryan challenges the AI to generate a podcast episode based on the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace Customer Handbook, which dives into the DoD's efforts to streamline the acquisition of advanced technologies. Listen as AI characters Andy and Ethel discuss the handbook, touch on key defense innovations, and explore how the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace is reshaping procurement in the defense sector. Look out for tangents and surprising insights that put into perspective how powerful AI can be. TIMESTAMPS: (0:30) Ryan's experiment with Google NotebookLM (1:06) Meet our fake guests “Andy & Ethel” (2:08) How Tradewinds can help the DoD acquire cutting-edge tech faster (2:50) Streamlining the contracting process (3:08) OTs explained (4:40) Involvement of Kessel Run & DARPA (5:41) Attracting the right tech talent (8:16) How Tradewinds fosters agility and innovation (9:39) The start of a new era in defense LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Google NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

Federal agencies are deploying innovative solutions to manage human capital and administrative goals such as recruitment, developing employees, and keeping a skilled and motivated workforce. Listen to this session to hear how ServiceNow is helping to connect systems of record and modernize the business of human capital management. Featured Speakers:• Kevin Brooks, Chief of Staff, Global Public Sector, ServiceNow• Brett Einsidler, Talent Operations Manager, Kessel Run, U.S. Air Force Click here to view recordingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal agencies are deploying innovative solutions to manage human capital and administrative goals such as recruitment, developing employees, and keeping a skilled and motivated workforce. Listen to this session to hear how ServiceNow is helping to connect systems of record and modernize the business of human capital management. Featured Speakers:• Kevin Brooks, Chief of Staff, Global Public Sector, ServiceNow• Brett Einsidler, Talent Operations Manager, Kessel Run, U.S. Air Force Click here to view recordingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ryan is joined by Hannah Hunt, Distinguished Technical Director at MetroStar, to talk about the challenges of navigating defense bureaucracy and how she's overcome the inevitable burnout of government work. Hannah dives into lesson learned from Kessel Run and Army Software Factory and the leap of faith she took into the industry world with MetroStar. She shares her insights on agile, user-focused software solutions, leveraging the FAR to speed up procurement, and upskilling soldiers in software development. Tune in for a refreshing episode on learning how to balance mission impact and mental health. TIMESTAMPS: (0:47) Meet Hannah Hunt (1:51) Kessel Run's agile acquisition strategy (3:37) Why user feedback is key to iterative development (7:06) The importance of security and accreditation in software factories (12:32) Lessons learned from Army Software Factory (18:39) Does moving to private sector cure burnout? (23:57) The secret to perfecting your craft as a government worker (29:20) 3 books that changed Hannah's career development LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-feldman-hunt-b8646a97 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Range: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484 Making of a Manager: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Manager-What-Everyone-Looks/dp/0735219567 CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

A few weeks ago, in a living room far, far, away...Some scruffy looking nerf herders celebrated both upcoming holiday a bit early, and we are not mad about it. We start the party with Evil Twin Brewing's ETNYC Proudly Presents the Real Mexican Cake, a spicy, bold Imperial Stout. Next up, we blued ourselves with Magnify Brewing's Blue Milk, a fruited sour with an electric blue color.As always, shout out to Tavour for making the Kessel Run to get both of these beers to our door.If you'd like to reach out to the American Beer Review LIVE! crew to give us a beer suggestion or to tell us we suck, you can reach us on any of our socials (in order of how often we check it).You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@americanbeerreviewInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/abeerreview/Twitter (Never gonna call it X, sorry) - https://twitter.com/abeerreviewFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/americanbeerreviewLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/american-beer-review-b257ab255/

Join Phil and Steve on 'Streaming Things' as they pilot through 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Explore the wild adventures of young Han Solo as he meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga's most unlikely heroes. They'll unpack everything from high-stakes heists to thrilling escapes, and even be visited by a force ghost of Streaming Things' past! Tune in for an episode that's as action-packed as the Kessel Run.00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:05:38 - Star Wars Mad Libs Word Crafting:The hosts play the official Star Wars Mad Libs. They first must get the words to craft a story!00:10:01 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:21:46 - Solo's Production Troubles:Steve shares some history about the troubled production that was Solo: A Star Wars Story.00:28:49 - Scene by Scene Recap:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene, offering insights and commentary.02:05:43 - The Medal Ceremony:The hosts hand out an award for what this week's Star Wars film does better than all the others.02:04:10 - Ranking the Star Wars Movies:The hosts reach a consensus on the Star Wars movies from best to worst.02:08:11 - Star Wars Mad Libs Reading:Steve reveals the story crafted using the words for the Mad Libs from the beginning on the episode.Engage with Streaming Things:Merchandise: Check out our BRAND NEW Merch Store for the latest Streaming Things apparel and accessories.YouTube: Don't miss our visual content on Streaming Things YouTube channel.Website: Visit our official website for more updates and content.Connect with Us:Email: Send your feedback and questions to streamingthingspod@gmail.com.Instagram: Follow us @streamingthingspodofficial for behind-the-scenes content.Twitter: Stay updated with our latest tweets @StreamThingPod or follow Chris @moviesRtherapy.Fan Mail:Address: Send your letters and fan mail to:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get the support you need at betterhelp.com/streamingthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cast: Christian H & Tom CaswellPokémon: 425 - DrifloonOfftopic: Covid, Rebels, Ahsoka, Star Wars, One Piece, Bad Restaurants, FlightsGames: Another Crab's Treasure, Destiny 2, Harold Halibut, Halo InfiniteHead to Head Next: Call of The Wild: The Angler largest mountain whitefish caught episode 426Merchhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/unranked-podcastDiscordhttps://discord.gg/wkvu88KvTVQuestions, Comments, Complaints, Corrections!?Call: 805-738-8692Twitter: @UnrankedPodcastEmail@UnrankedPodcast.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/unrankedpodcastStreamshttps://twitch.tv/GreatBriTomHost ContactsTwitter@TunaTargaryen, @GreatBriTomGamertagsTheChooms, Tuna Targaryen, GreatBriTomNintendo Friend CodesChristian: 4405-3172-5821Alex: 5443-2451-6915Tom: 1369-5857-5388PSN:TunaTaygaryen, GreatBriTomhttps://youtu.be/12SINbC2w2U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Bonnie is joined by Bryon Kroger, founder and CEO of Rise8, about the pivotal role of software in government and military operations. Bryon shares his insights on the challenges of bridging the gap between acquisitions and operations, the importance of continuous software delivery, and the ethos of fostering a culture of outcomes over outputs. Drawing on the lessons learned from the creation of Kessel Run and his subsequent venture, Rise8, Bryon outlines a new paradigm for agile, user-focused software development and systems integration in the federal space. TIMESTAMPS: (1:37) Bryon's first experience with deadly software (3:59) How Kessel Run changes the game in software delivery (6:07) The secret to continuous software delivery (14:46) Why Bryon founded Rise8 (19:53) Reimagining requirements & user engagement (22:34) How output and behavior impact mission (33:49) Challenge bureaucracy, innovate, and don't feel powerless LINKS: Follow Bryon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryon-kroger/ Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ Rise8: https://www.rise8.us/

Today we talk longer faster rods with two great anglers Jeff Kimball and Bryan Kimball. We already have two rods in our line up called the Coherence and the COHERENCE PLUS. medium fast and fast action. However I have been playing with a new blank called the PARSEC. The reference being to the Millinium Falcon and the Kessel Run it made in less than 12 PARSEC's. Now thats FAST! The boys start out talking about fishing and fishing flies and techniques and I begin to quiz them on the differences between all the longer faster rods we make. I also ask the question, is medium action rods out of date now? Not Needed? Obsolete? You will be surprised to hear their opinion on the matter. Enjoy: JP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jprosscompany/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jprosscompany/support

Tools | What to segment | floating data centers Four years ago, we needed to have panels define Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). Today, the federal community recognizes the benefits of ZTA. That was the first hurdle; today, we have a panel that gives the “hows” of implementation, with a focus on micro-segmentation. When Angela Phaneuf worked at the US Army Factory called Kessel Run, they made themselves famous with innovation. Angela gives some practical tips on how to deploy ZTA. She explains that tools can assist in the move to micro-segmentation, however there are many. One approach that has worked for her is to assemble a catalog of tools that can help in a variety of environments. Dr. Cyril “Mark” Taylor shares with the audience his view of the priorities to accomplish change. He mentions policy first, culture, and finally, the technology itself. His experience with the military indicates that once a team has a well-defined goal, the transition can be made. For most of its recent history, the US Coast Guard has had to rely on slow satellite service. Captain Patrick Thompson informs the audience that today's Coast Guard is looking at satellite service that can run as high as one hundred megabits per second (Mbps). Increased speed gives crews the ability to use more compute and storage at the edge – he calls today's ships floating data centers. Sometimes, more data can lead to trouble. A system architect should know where micro-segmentation is a benefit. Dave Zukowski from Akamai suggests one looks at the risk profile of a system – just because they can does not mean they should be integrated.  

Join us as we dive into the story of Jeff McCoy. His journey wasn't a straight line. He went from blowing up his dad's laptop as a kid to making big changes in military tech with his work at Kessel Run, and Platform One and Space Camp. Now, he's taking on the tech world with his own startup, Defense Unicorns, which he co-founded. We'll talk about the ups and downs, the challenges he faced, their recent Series A investment for $30 million and other wins along the way. If you're curious about how someone goes from serving their country to shaking up the tech scene, this is the podcast for you.

This week Sam takes on the Kessel Run, I mean the Loop of Kon Garat when she joins her new alien friend Warrick for a Space Race. The episode where Sam is suddenly an adrenaline junkie even though we've never seen any proof of that before or since. While this episode is mostly just okay, the sports commentators are fantastic. Rachael thinks this episode could have been more interesting if Sam had been forced into the race against her will. Patrick Currie playing Eamon like he's the Niles to Warrick's Fraiser is amazing.  INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: woosgrewatch@gmail.com

Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Chief Innovation Officer at USAID and Alexis Bonnell, Former Chief Innovation Officer at USAID, discussed the impact of AI and other machine learning tools. They explored the balance between the risks and rewards associated with these tools, reaching a consensus that AI can revolutionize USAID's impact when appropriately developed and utilized. The discussion emphasized the importance of developing AI to benefit all countries where USAID is active, not just English-speaking nations. Recognizing the rapid advancement of machine learning, the speakers stressed the need for precision and thoughtfulness in posing questions to AI, given its evolving nature. They also addressed issues of localization, pointing out the challenges when native languages are overlooked or when communities lack access to computers. Mike highlighted upcoming events for those interested in collaborating with USAID. On February 15th, SID-US will host its annual career fair, followed by the annual conference on April 26th in Washington, DC. He expressed his belief that this conference is a must-attend event of the year. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:53] Mike Shanley introduces today's guests and shares their backgrounds. [02:53] Mohamed describes his role at USAID as Chief Innovation Officer and talks about how technology is advancing with the advent of machine learning tools. [6:30] Mohamed touches on some of the early-use cases that he's seen of AI applications or other technologies. [12:47] Mohamed reflects on the potential risks AI presents and whether the good outweighs the bad.  [17:04] Alexis comments that we are navigating at a different rate of change in technology; therefore, we need to be intentional about how we use AI, and she provides an example of an experiment she led.  [26:08] Mohamed discusses the ethical development of AI, strengthening policies and systems that govern AI and accessing computing power in parts of the world where it's cost-prohibitive.  [31:38] Alexis discusses how the cultures and identities of different countries impact how you work with them. She describes a sector who asked themselves if they have been as innovative as they think they have been and how AI revealed a surprising result to their question. [38:42] Mohamad discusses the significance of localization in AI, emphasizing the interconnected nature of our world and the necessity of incorporating it into our AI tools. He notes that numerous countries are enthusiastic about AI, viewing it as a tool to propel their advancement. [46:00] Alexis says that there's a gold mine for all of the entities to bring unique applications to USAID, suggesting you can recycle or reuse proposals.  [52:34] The panelists leave advice to the listeners.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: Led by Mohamed Abdel-Kader, USAID's Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, formerly known as the Global Development Lab, team is behind cutting edge tech development and approaches within the digital space. USAID strives to reach more people through innovative and cost effective approaches from cybersecurity, to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, digital finance, digital inclusion, and digital literacy. AI is an extremely powerful tool that is evolving and changing daily. With this, comes the risk that a lot of people will be left behind. But there's also tremendous opportunity in the AI space. USAID actively works to intentionally shape this technology to be useful for everyone, while exploring the practicalities of how they might achieve this goal.  USAID plays a unique role in fostering the ethical development of AI and other tools through various approaches. Mohamed and his team focus on utilizing the powerful tool of AI responsibly in environments where there are a lot of vulnerable people. USAID takes an ecosystem approach to discern how AI as a tool sits in the broader digital ecosystem within USAID's partner countries and how USAID can support the responsible use of AI and continue to shape that global agenda. They do this by strengthening the underlying policies and systems and civil society environment that shapes how AI is designed, developed, and deployed in partner countries, including the quality and representative data sets that are used to build these particular tools. RESOURCES: Aid Market Podcast Aid Market Podcast YouTube Mike Shanley - LinkedIn Mohamed Abdel-Kader LinkedIn Alexis Bonnell LinkedIn Co-host Society for International Development-US USAID_Digital Twitter USAID Twitter USAID Innovates Twitter BIOGRAPHIES: Mohamed Abdel-Kader serves as USAID's Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub. In these roles, he oversees various Agency mechanisms to promote the application of innovation, technology, and research for greater aid effectiveness within USAID and the inter-agency, and with our partners in the international development community, private sector, and civil society. Prior to USAID, Mohamed advised companies, leading NGOs and multilateral organizations, foundations and educational institutions, and government agencies in addressing their most pressing challenges. He served in the Obama administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International and Foreign Language Education in the U.S. Department of Education and later led the Aspen Institute's Stevens Initiative, an international ed-tech program. He has also served several postsecondary institutions in international strategy and major gift fundraising roles. A speaker of fluent Arabic and basic Spanish, Mohamed is a Truman National Security Fellow, an Eisenhower Fellow, and the author of a children's book about stereotypes. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University, a Master's degree in Higher Education from Vanderbilt University, and an MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. He is also a trustee of the Longview Foundation for International Education & World Affairs.   Alexis Bonnell is the Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. She is responsible for developing and executing the AFRL Information Technology strategy, leading the strategic development of highly advanced next generation technologies and platforms for AFRL. Her focus includes catalyzing the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces via digital capabilities, IT infrastructure and technological innovation across the lab's operations and culture. She was one of the first employees of the Internet Trade Association, contributing to the early development and growth of the digital landscape. She has served in challenging environments, including warzones with the United Nations to support over $1B of critical DOD operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other operational theaters. She has contributed to dual-use technology and innovation culture across the DOD Innovation community including: AFWERX, AFRL, Kessel Run, NavalX, Marine Innovation Unit, Army Futures Command, DIU, Army Software Factory, DARPA and more. Prior to her current position, she was the Emerging Technology Evangelist at Google, driving the use of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, cyber security/zero trust, API First, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and others to drive efficiency and innovation within government organizations, including tackling digital transformation in defense, healthcare, education, COVID response, natural disasters, supply chain, system/process modernization, hybrid workforce and more. Bonnell co-founded the Global Development Lab, the premier innovation lab of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), leveraging Global Allied Nation partnerships in Science, Technology, and Innovation, reviewing over 25,000 game changing innovations and technologies, funding 1,200 of them. She served as USAID's Chief Innovation Officer, receiving the first 10/10 for innovation in the Results For America Rankings. She was named in the Fed 100 in 2020. She also assisted with major platform and technology transitions, drove hybrid work adoption, countering malign nation initiatives and global cyber security programming.

Since the launch of the DOD Software Modernization Strategy in 2022, groups across the Department of Defense have accelerated building the capabilities and ecosystem necessary to continuously deliver software to production. These software factories, from the Air Force's Kessel Run and Kobayashi Maru to the Army Software Factory, are working to build, learn and deploy software at the pace of emerging global and domestic threats. Core to these efforts are practicing DevSecOps, implementing automated optimization, and adopting the cloud. But overcoming challenges around legacy systems, entrenched culture, and talent retention can prove costly and time consuming at a time when speed is crucial. During this webcast, government and industry leaders will explore the people, processes and technology required to run a successful software factory and share how federal agencies can apply lessons learned from the Department of Defense. See video recording here: link to YouTube (https://youtu.be/yExwpO38Fz4)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in with Hannah Hunt for an honest, heartfelt conversation about daring to lead with kindness, embracing feedback, and being gentle with ourselves. From her journey leading software teams across the Air Force's Kessel Run and the Army Software Factory, Hannah shares insights on transitioning from doer to leader, and explains her approach to empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity as keys to effective management. Hear Hannah's perspective on spearheading software innovation initiatives within bureaucratic organizations and military culture. She provides guidance on boundary-setting, avoiding burnout, and work-life balance as a young founder and working mom. Hannah also discusses her recent move from government to industry and the importance of workplace flexibility and investing in culture.

In this episode “Enabling Exceptional Software Solutions with Matthew Nelson” your host James dove into the world of cutting-edge software solutions for the Air Force. Throughout this engaging conversation, James and Matthew explore the intricacies of developing software that powers the Air Force. Matthew's remarkable journey, from his EWI fellowship to his current roles as an Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and his notable contributions to Kessel Run and BESPIN, offers invaluable insights into the challenges and innovations of his career. Tune in to uncover the vital role of exceptional mobile and web software solutions in enhancing Air Force operations and maintaining a technological edge. Join us and gain a deeper understanding of the driving forces behind the evolution of military software solutions.

With Ahsoka basically being a direct sequel to Star Wars Rebels, we thought it would be fitting to put together our list of the 12 BEST moments from Rebels in our segment The Kessel Run! That, plus more Star Wars talk, including our best guesses on what the deal is with Anakin in Ahsoka! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, and more at patreon.com/resistancebroadcast.

We're back with episode 171 as the Marks chew over the latest galactic happenings from the Star Wars galaxy. We look at a lack of guns in The Acolyte, the halt of filming on Andor Season 2, John Boyega and his current thoughts on the GFFA, the news that Donald Glover is stepping up on the Lando Disney Plus series, as well as returning to London Film and Comic Con 2023 as Paul Naylor and Jonathan Hipkiss catch up with The Phantom Menace performer Craig Stratton. We've got more news than the Kessel Run has carbonbergs on the latest episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

Kessel Run #14: 7 Degrees of Star Wars Separation by A Star Wars Podcast

These ships feel like old friends – The Enterprise, the Millennium Falcon, Battlestar Galactica, Serenity, The Rosinante. But would any of them actually work in space? I talk with NASA astrophysicist Jessie Christiansen, JPL planetary scientist Kevin Hand and Boeing engineer Eric Primm talk about how we would get to the stars, what those ships would actually look like, why the Millennium Falcon probably couldn't have made the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, and whether the X-Wing fighter should be a drone. This week's episode is sponsored by Express VPN. We're proud to be featured on Podurama this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessel Run #12: Dale Harper 501st Legion Arch City Squadron Interview by A Star Wars Podcast

Kessel Run #11: Solo A Star Wars Story Recap by A Star Wars Podcast

Kessel Run #13: The Toys That Made Us (Featuring The HasBros) by A Star Wars Podcast

The Force flows through every living thing, but what are the best uses of it in Star Wars? We give our list of the 12 BEST uses of the Force in our segment the Kessel Run. We also discuss several other Star Wars topics like whether the next movie will be delayed due to the writers strike, or if we'll see Force-Lightning in The Acolyte. That and much more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, and more at patreon.com/resistancebroadcast

Never tell him the odds (yes, that really is the tagline for this movie...) In this episode Claire & Michael are making the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs (if you round down) to celebrate Star Wars Day with an origin story that no-one asked for. May the Fourth be with you, it's Solo: A Star Wars Story! At time of recording Solo: A Star Wars Story, and the rest of the Star Wars franchise, is available to stream on Disney+ in the UK and USA.

In today's episode, Leah and Kelli finish watching Solo: A Star Wars Story. (And finish off this very long season of the podcast!) Kelli and Leah recount the story of Han and his (cheating) record of completing the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, Qi'ra's betrayal of both Han and Dryden Vos, and the reveal of Enfys Nest being the beginning of the rebellion. They also discuss whether Lando deserves zaddy status, which of them is a bigger Mary Kate and Ashley fan, and how to properly spell the word "vacuum".Thank you so much for tuning in to this season of It's All Geek to Me! We had so much fun exploring Star Wars, and we're excited to see what Season 3 brings. Feel free to join the conversation - you can find us on Twitter and YouTube, so let us know your thoughts on what franchise you think we'll tackle next!Support the showThanks for listening to It's All Geek to Me, hosted by Kelli and Leah. If you're enjoying the podcast, be sure to give us a rating!Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/allgeekpodcastAll episodes are edited by Leah VoyseyPodcast artwork created by Kelli Marissa

Welcome back to another episode of Kessel Run Relay! Thank you for listening to our episode. This episode is a special with some of our friends about the hit miniseries Daisy Jones and the Six.-This episode includes: Rey has risen on Easter weekend, RIP Lee Pace peepaw Thrawn, what is the Kessel Run if not roller derby in space, Daisy Jones at the Empire Strikes Back premiere, Han solo is an OG Dunne brothers stan, and Morgan filling the comic quota.-Follow Claire on social media:TikTok/Twitter: @clairekryze-Follow Ari on social media:Twitter- @millenniumpod_Instagram- @millenniumpod_Tiktok- @ari.in.space- Follow Morgan on Social Media: Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @beakerbarnes- Follow Linds on social media:Twitter- @acosmicloveInstagram- @acosmicloves-Listen to our guests' podcasts available on all major podcatchers:Claire- Fulcrum TransmissionsAri- The Millennium PodLinds- Stardust Records-Thank you all for supporting us at Star Wars Celebration Europe!-Email us: kesselrunrelaypod@gmail.com

Eric and Matt each give their list of their 25 most wanted (or needed) Vintage Collection figures.Submit your top 25 at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/191315294789826/?multi_permalinks=1233716523883026&comment_id=1248207645767247¬if_id=1674587921514912¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notifSponsor - www.holeinthegroundpro.com

In this episode Eric and Matt run down their best and worst vintage collection figures of 2022 and after that, an in depth interview with action figure customizer Sillof about his work, rise to fame, and his art book.

Welcome back to another episode of Kessel Run Relay! Thank you for listening to our episode. This episode is Kessel Run Relay's "Star Wars wrapped", otherwise known as a year in review, detailing all of our favorite pieces of Star Wars released this year.-This episode includes: Jesus Taylor Swift edits, Harrison Ford's surprise "Yellowstone" prequel cameo, a Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau slander session, the Bail Organa hive mind, Doctor Aphra's exes assemble and her dad is also there, Emily's "Bridgerton" era, Jedi: Bettle Scahrs, and hyperspace nepotism.-Follow us on social media:Twitter- @KesselRunRelayTiktok/Instagram- @kesselrunrelaypod-Email us: kesselrunrelaypod@gmail.com

Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 182! This week we have cartoonist Jamie Jones on the show to talk about his latest book - THE BABOON: TEMPLE OF ETERNAL LIFE. Head over to Crowdfundr to check it out. Jamie is a friend and a collaborator who loves to talk about the deeper aspects of a comic. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. Thanks for checking out the podcast, have a great week, and read more comics! - Matt Sardo You can reach me at matt @ monkeysfightingrobots dot com. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc Brown the idea for the flux capacitor and led the Resistance to victory over SkyNet – all while sipping a finely crafted IPA. As a radio host, he's interviewed celebrities, athletes, and everyone in between. He's covered everything from the Super Bowl to Comic-Con. Follow Monkeys Fighting Robots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MONKEYSFIGHTINGROBOTS Twitter - https://twitter.com/MONKEYS_ROBOTS Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monkeysfightingrobots/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrf0vAeMJLkftMyR-sgmUug Podcast - https://anchor.fm/monkeys-fighting-robots Monkeys Fighting Robots - An inside look at the world of comic books and the industry's evolution.

A peek behind the curtain of Obi-Wan Kenobi

JOSH AND KYLE TALK ABOUT THE ANDOR TRAILER

As Han, Luke, and Mira push the Falcon to its limits to save the citizens of Kessel (and set a new Kessel Run record), Jack returns to the podcast to chat with us about ducks within the Star Wars universe, the various Star Trek-adjacent concepts present in this storyline, and Luke's love life (or lack thereof). 

The Beacon Bros are back and doing a shoot from the hip episode. Justin shot first.

The music and sound design truly form a symbiotic circle in minutes 96-100 of Solo: A Star Wars Story! John Hoey (from The Resistance Broadcast and #MakeSolo2Happen) joins Xanthe in a discussion about the striking soundscapes of Savareen. Discussion Guide: 00:00 - Hello there! 05:06 - Taking a listen to the beginning of these minutes. 10:31 - Lack of music leaves us guessing. 12:16 - Comparing Savareen (SOLO) with Tatooine (A NEW HOPE). 19:59 - Lando and Han's touching moment. 23:45 - John Powell's thoughts on Han and Qi'ra's theme. 34:48 - Han's lucky streak. 42:37 - Vibraphone cue bolstering the spare sound design. 47:11 - We "hear" the Cloud-riders (rumble) before we see them. 56:29 - Han unbuckling his holster is major Clint Eastwood vibes. 1:03:49 - Diagonal shot, Dutch angles. 1:10:17 - Recap of the various sound hierarchies observed in these minutes. 1:15:22 - SWMM Questionnaire. 1:21:11 - Make Solo 2 Happen. Things to Check Out: Vibraphone and Bow - Audio Loop and Resonance of Vibraphone (PLASTIKLOVA): https://youtu.be/zfTb8EQ-MUo Dutch angles: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/dutch-angle-shot-camera-movement/ TLJ 10: Colors of the Wind (Minutes 46-50 with Justin Leo Kennedy): https://youtu.be/joH88DBjFFY Complete Catalogue of the Musical Themes of Star Wars (by Frank Lehman): https://franklehman.com/starwars/. Musical Themes: 1a. Main Theme (A Section) 2b. Young Han Solo (Searching Variant, comp. JW) 2. Rebel Fanfare 4. Han & Q'ira 3. Secrets] 7a. Enfys Nest 1 Where are we in the soundtrack(s)?: End of "Into the Maw" and "Kessel Run in Less Than 12 Parsecs (5M32-33A-B-C)" "Savareen Tent (6M34)" "Enfys' Stand-Off (6M35)" and "Savareen Stand-Off" --------------- STAR WARS MUSIC MINUTE QUESTIONNAIRE: 1. In exactly 3 words, what does Star Wars sound like? Endlessly imaginative adventure. 2. What's something related to Star Wars music or sound that you want to learn more about? The future of Star Wars music. Will there be one main composer that takes over for John Williams, or will it continue being more of a per project thing like it is with Natalie Holt, Ludwig Göransson, etc? 3. What's a score or soundtrack you're fond of besides anything Star Wars? Catch Me If You Can (composed by John Williams), Psycho (composed by Bernard Herrmann), The Batman (composed by Michael Giacchino), Man of the Steel (composed by Hans Zimmer) --------------- Guest: John Hoey #MakeSolo2Happen Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnnyHoey Resistance Broadcast (podcast): https://linktr.ee/resistancebroadcast Make Solo 2 Happen Shirts: https://resistancebroadcast.creator-spring.com/? Star Wars News Net: https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/ Just Like the Movies (podcast): https://anchor.fm/justlikethemovies ------------------ If you enjoyed this episode and want to show extra appreciation, feel free to buy me a coffee and shout out the guest! https://buymeacoffee.com/starwarsmusmin If you want to support the show, consider becoming a patron!  https://patreon.com/chrysanthetan Leave a voice message, and I might play it on the show...   https://starwarsmusicminute.com/comlink Where else to find SWMM: Spotify: https://smarturl.it/swmm-spotify Apple Podcasts: https://smarturl.it/swmm-apple YouTube: https://youtube.com/starwarsmusicminute TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starwarsmusicminute? Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsMusMin Instagram: https://instagram.com/starwarsmusicminute Email: podcast@starwarsmusicminute.com

Guest commentator Tim Barnes can only watch as the Falcon friends continue on the Kessel Run!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest commentators Asterios Kokkinos & Ralph Attanasia complete their Kessel Run in less than six episodes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And...we're back, and in less than a month, remarkably!  Tune in as co-hosts Steve Vladeck and Bobby Chesney discuss (1) the latest seditious conspiracy indictment arising out of January 6th, (2) the Navarro contempt of Congress charge, (3) the latest developments in the lawsuits challenging the Texas and Florida social media content-moderation laws, and (4) enforcement of Commerce Department licensing rules designed to prevent certain US-made aircraft from being taken to Russia (or Belarus) and the way this resulted in what ultimately will be a $400m loss for Roman Abramovich.  That, plus more aimless Mets and Star Wars chit-chat than any reasonable person possible could want....

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