Podcasts about KX

Ana and Dan aren't too green to podcast in this volatile environment—they'll be fine.NOTE: Dan repeatedly refers to the "KX" droids as "KY" droids, and I did nothing to stop him. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Met de derde Andor-trilogie van seizoen twee bereikt het verhaal een nieuw hoogtepunt. Een jaar na de overval op Ghorman voert het Keizerrijk harde repressie door, met checkpoints en avondklokken. Terwijl Mon Mothma diplomatie zoekt, bereidt het verzet zich voor op Yavin 4. Cassian Andor en Bix Caleen leven in de jungle, maar Cassian worstelt met zijn rol als leider. Na een geheime opdracht van Luthen Rael om Meero uit te schakelen, breekt op Ghorman een bloedige opstand uit. Meero ontsnapt, maar Syril Karn beseft dat hij slechts een pion is. Mon Mothma bereidt haar laatste, riskante toespraak voor, terwijl ze ontdekt dat haar vertrouweling voor Luthen werkt. Dankzij Cassian en Luthen wordt haar ontsnapping voorbereid. Ondertussen maakt Bix een pijnlijk offer, en de rebellen herprogrammeren een KX-droid. We duiken diep op de gebeurtenissen in...Niets meer missen? Volg de Star Wars Podcast op Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (voorheen Twitter), TikTok, Twitch, Youtube en abonneer via Spotify, Apple Podcast of je andere favoriete podcast app om geen aflevering te missen!

Hailing from the vibrant city of Detroit, Ntsha has emerged as a compelling artist with a unique sound that traverses the rich terrain of electronic music. Her fresh perspectives, and innovative approach, attract listeners through tones that deeply resonate within her artistic expression. Ntsha's groundbreaking work not only defines her career, but also showcases her commitment to pushing boundaries and inspiring fellow musicians. Using the deeper elements of House and Techno, Ntsha crafts a captivating journey through influential genres. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/ntshamusic www.instagram.com/ntshamusic

LifeisLove's main message is visible in his nickname. Aiming to raise the vibrations of love, empathy, happiness and awareness with every track and set, he matches deep electronic together with tribal and ethnic, spiritual and psychedelic. Being on stage for more than 20 years, his tracks and mixes were released on multiple major channels. Currently he resides in Montenegro, building conscious community and facilitating Cacao Circles and Ecstatic Dance practices. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/lifeislovedj      www.instagram.com/lifeislovedj

Ако това, което правим, ви харесва, вижте как можете да подкрепите Ratio тук: ratio.bg/support/ Любомир Бабуров, Антоанета Колева и Стоян Ставру обсъждат: - Защо Фуко? - Какво представлява паноптикумът и интериоризацията на властта? - Има ли нещо повече от… печеното пилешко? - Как работят желанията? - По какъв начин можем да оттласнем по-далеч границите на свободата си? - Могат ли да ни държат със собствените ни права? - Какво общо имат кукичките с Фуко? - Секси ли е сексуалността? - Как се управляват удоволствията? - Трябва ли да бъдем подозрителни към себе си? - Що за воля е „волята за знание“? - Какво се крие зад понятия като дискурс, епистема, археология…? - Добре ли е да знаем? - Какво случва, когато спрем да казваме истината? - Как представата ни за западната субективност е свързана с идеите на Фуко? - За какво си струва да разговаряме и да четем? Добре дошли в света на Мишел Фуко! Благодарение на неговия преводач и наш гост – Антонета Колева, Фуко е достъпен на българския читател в огромна част от своите произведения. Фуко е един от най-ярките мислители на 20-и век, който ни кара да виждаме света не като даденост, а като конструиран ред от практики, дискурси и механизми на власт. Това, което приемаме за естествено – нашите желания, идентичности, дори самата истина – е исторически формирано. Властта не действа само чрез забрани и наказания, а чрез дисциплина и наблюдение, които интериоризираме. Дисциплината не е насилие, а технология на подчинение, която ни прави „нормални“. Нашите желания са регулирани от социални практики, формирани от дискурси, които ни казват какво е допустимо, кое е здравословно, какво е желано и какво е опасно. Властта не е срещу удоволствието – тя го управлява. Фуко ни призовава не просто към разобличаване на властта, а към експеримент с границите на нашата свобода. Възможно е да живеем различно, да разширим формите на удоволствие и истина, които обитаваме. Но за да го направим, трябва да подложим на съмнение не само институциите, които ни управляват, но и самите себе си. Волята за знание – онзи стремеж да категоризираме и подреждаме света, е не само научен проект, но и механизъм на властта. Истината не е нещо, което откриваме – тя е нещо, което произвеждаме и чрез което се управляваме. Затова е важно да разпознаваме как властта действа не там, където я очакваме, а там, където изглежда най-естествена – в нашите мисли, желания и идентичности. Гледайте и на видео: https://youtu.be/WCcalRe2dIg За госта Антоанета Колева е директор на Издателска къща "KX – Критика и хуманизъм" от 1995 г. Тя е философ по образование (Софийски университет „Св. Климент Охридски”), специализирала е съвременна философия, превод, издателски и културен мениджмънт. Превела е над 20 от най-важните книги на съвременната френска хуманитаристика (постструктуралистка и постмодерна вълна). Автор е на текстове, публикувани на български, английски, френски и немски език – текстове върху наследството на Мишел Фуко, върху проблеми на превеждането и консистентното публикуване на елитарна хуманитаристика днес, върхупо-широки културни процеси и проблеми. Съставител на сборници и специални броеве на хуманитарни списания по същите теми, участник в международни конференции и издания. Антоанета Колева е инициатор на експериментални проекти за нестандартни типове представяне на хуманитаристика чрез промяна на нагласата на младежки публики и активното им въвличане в процеса на промотиране на книги. Епизодът е част от серията Vox Nihili, която реализираме с "Предизвикай правото!" и в която изследваме пресечните точки на науката и технологиите с етиката и правото, а също така и редица дискусионни теми от сферата на философията. Може би си спомняте, че имахме сходна серия събития на име VoxNihili – сега ги пренасяме в аудио и видео формат. Допълнителни бележки към епизода: podcast.ratio.bg/podcast/vox-nihili-220/

Progressive Analysts, George O'Connor and Ian Robertson's regular review of the technology sector. George updates us on PLC awards winners – all well deserved and fingers crossed for none of those traditional subsequent share price declines. Ian looks to Pinewood.AI and the issue of where the value really lies in AI. It looks to have paid a ‘full' price for Seez, but it makes strategic sense, and if investors think they themselves can call the quality of the decision now, then they should be placing their bets elsewhere. This leads George onto how AI is impacting the tech services companies and to where's the real AI driven growth going to come from for the software providers. Crash landing back onto planet small-cap, we touch on which stories are truly AI related, KX being a real one, and the damage that can be done to portfolios and companies when management find themselves ‘managing to the broking story'.

Nikita Grib – Founder of the Phagamast label, DJ, and producer from St. Petersburg. Ranked among the top 100 Organic House artists according to Beatport. Nikita is a pioneer of house music, having witnessed the club and festival scene of the rave capital since 2005. His audience praises his emotionally intense performances, filled with unique melodies and rhythms. Nikita Grib's releases appear on labels such as Bar 25, Sounds Of Sirin, Kindish, Radi Mira I Lubvi, The Purr, Shango Records, Thoughts.forms, Lump Records, Cafe De Anatolia, and Suprimatic. He prefers genres like Organic House, House, Downtempo, Afro, Electronica, and Deep House. In this mix, he has reflected his mood through music, inviting you on a small journey through the sounds that shape his world. He had gathered new tracks from his friends to create an atmosphere where everyone can find something personal and inspiring. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/djnikitagrib www.instagram.com/nikitagrib

I want to introduce you to our guest this time, Fred Dummar. I met Fred through Susy Flory who helped me write Thunder Dog. Fred is taking a class from Susy on writing and is well along with his first book. I look forward to hearing about its publishing sometime in 2025.   Fred hails from a VERY small town in Central Nevada. After high school Fred went to the University of Nevada in Reno. While at University, Fred joined the Nevada National Guard which helped him pay his way through school and which also set him on a path of discovery about himself and the world. After college Fred joined the U.S. army in 1990. He was accepted into the Special Forces in 1994 and served in various locations around the world and held ranks from Captain through Colonel.   Fred and I talk a fair amount about leadership and how his view of that subject grew and changed over the years. He retired from the military in 2015. He continues to be incredibly active serving in a variety of roles in both the for profit and nonprofit arenas.   I love Fred's leadership style and philosophy. I hope you will as well. Fred has lots of insights that I believe you will find helpful in whatever you are doing.       About the Guest:   Colonel (Retired) Fred Dummar was born and raised in the remote town of Gabbs, Nevada. He enlisted in the Nevada National Guard in 1986 and served as a medic while attending the University of Nevada. He was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army in April 1990.   Fred was selected for Special Forces in 1994 and went on to command at every level in Special Forces from Captain to Colonel. He trained and deployed in many countries, including Panama, Venezuela, Guyana, Nigeria, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Most notably, Col Dummar participated in the liberation of Kurdish Northern Iraq in 2003, assisting elements of the Kurdish Peshmerga (resistance fighters) with the initial liberation of Mosul.   Colonel Dummar's last tour in uniform was as the Commander of the Advisory Group for Afghan Special Forces from May 2014 to June 2015. Immediately after retiring, he returned to Afghanistan as a defense contractor to lead the Afghan Army Special Operations Command and Special Mission Wing training programs until May 2017.   Beginning in 2007 and continuing until 2018, Fred guided his friend, who was blinded in Iraq, through 40 Marathons, several Ultra marathons, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, running with the bulls in Pamplona, and a traverse of the Sahara Desert to raise funds and awareness for Special Forces Soldiers. He personally ran numerous Ultramarathons, including 23 separate 100-mile runs and over a hundred races from 50 miles to marathon.   Fred graduated from the U.S. Army Command and Staff College and the U.S. Army War College with master's degrees in military art and science, strategy, and policy. He is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Psychology and Leadership.   Since retiring from the Army in 2015, Fred has led in nonprofit organizations from the Board of Directors with the Special Forces Charitable Trust (2015-2022) as the Chief of Staff for Task Force Dunkirk during the evacuation of Afghan Allies in August 2021, as a leadership fellow with Mission 43 supporting Idaho's Veterans (2020-2023), and as a freshwater advocate with Waterboys with trips to East Africa in 2017 and 2019 to assist in funding wells for remote tribes.   Fred has led in the civilian sector as the Senior Vice President of Legacy Education, also known as Rich Dad Education, from 2017-2018 and as the startup CEO for Infinity Education from 2021-2022, bringing integrity and compassion to Real Estate Education. Fred continues investing in Real Estate as a partner in Slate Mountain Homes, Idaho and trains new investors to find, rehab, and flip manufactured homes with Alpine Capital Solutions.   Fred is married to Rebecca Dummar, and they reside in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with three of their children, John, Leah, and Anna. Their daughter Alana attends the University of Michigan.   Ways to connect with Fred:   Here is a link to my webpage - https://guidetohuman.com/ Here is a link to my Substack where I write - https://guidetohuman.substack.com/   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes:   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi everyone, and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset where inclusion diversity and the unexpected meet, but it's more fun to talk about unexpected than inclusion or diversity, although it is relevant to talk about both of those. And our guest today is Fred Dummar. It is pronounced dummar or dumar. Dummar, dummar, see, I had to do that. So Fred is a person I met Gosh about seven or eight months ago through Susy Flory, who was my co author on thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust at ground zero. And Susy introduced us because Fred is writing a book. We're going to talk about that a bunch today, and we'll also talk about Fred's career and all sorts of other things like that. But we've had some fascinating discussions, and now we finally get to record a podcast, so I'm glad to do that. So Fred Dummar, welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Fred Dummar ** 02:22 Yeah, no. Thanks for having me. Michael, yeah, we've had some some interesting discussions about everything unstoppable mind and blindness and diversity. And yeah, it's good to be on here.   Michael Hingson ** 02:34 Yeah. And one of the things I know that you have done is ran with a blind marathoner, and I'm anxious to hear about that, as well as what an ultra marathon is. We'll get to that, however. But why don't we start by you may be talking a little bit about kind of the early freight growing up and all that you grew up in, in Nevada, in a in a kind of remote place. So I'm going to just leave it to you to talk about all   Fred Dummar ** 02:57 that. Yeah, Michael, so, and actually, that's part of my, part of my story that I'm writing about. Because, you know, obviously, where we're from forms a large basis of how we sometimes interact with the world. And I came from a very remote town in Nevada. It's dying, by the way. I'm not sure how long that town will be with us, but, yeah, being from a small town where, you know, graduating class was 13 kids, and it's an hour to the closest place that you could watch a movie or get fast food, those types of things, it's definitely a different type of childhood, and much one, much more grounded in self reliance and doing activities that you can make up yourself, right? Instead of being looking for others to entertain you.   Michael Hingson ** 03:50 Yeah, I hear you. So what was it like growing up in a small town? I grew up in Palmdale, California, so it was definitely larger than where you grew up, we had a fairly decent sized High School senior graduating class. It wasn't 13, but what was it like growing up in that kind of environment?   Fred Dummar ** 04:12 Yeah, it was. It was one where you know, not only did you know everybody, everybody else knew you, and so you could pretty much count on anyone in the town for for assistance or, or, you know, if, I guess, if you were on the house for not, not assistance, so, but no, it was. It was a great place to have many, many, many friends from there. But it was, certainly was an adjustment, because I think growing up, there are our sort of outlook on life for us, you know, certainly from the people that that ran our high school and the other adults, most people were seen as, you know, your life after high school would be going to work at one of. The mines, or going to work on one of the, you know, family cattle ranch or something like that. So making the jump from there to, you know, even a few hours away to Reno, you know, to start at the University of Nevada, that was a big it's a big jump from for me, and because the school is so small, I ended up graduating from high school when I was 16, so I barely had a driver's license, and now I am several hours away and Reno, Nevada, going to the university. And, you know, quite an adjustment for me.   Michael Hingson ** 05:32 It's interesting. A few days ago, I had the opportunity to do a podcast episode with someone who's very much involved and knows a lot about bullying and so on, and just listening to you talk, it would seem like you probably didn't have a whole lot of the bully type mentality, because everyone was so close, and everyone kind of interacted with each other, so probably that sort of stuff wasn't tolerated very well. Yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 05:59 it was, it was more so outsiders. I mean, kids that had grown up there all sort of, you know, knew where they were or weren't in the pecking order. Things and things sort of stayed kind of steady stasis, without a lot of bullying. But yeah, new kids coming in. That's where you would see for me, from my recollection of growing up to that's where, you know, I remember that type of behavior coming out when, when you know, a new kid would come into the town,   Michael Hingson ** 06:31 was it mainly from the new kids or from the kids who are already there?   Fred Dummar ** 06:34 From the kids? Sometimes it was the integration, right? Some people integrate into new environments better than others. And you know, generally, no problems for those folks. But some, you know, it takes a bit more. And in a place like that, if you're you know, if you're seen as different, so you know to your theory on or your you know the topics you cover on diversity and inclusion. Sometimes when you're the one that that looks different or acts different in an environment like that, you definitely stick out, and then you become the target of of bullying.   Michael Hingson ** 07:10 What? What happens that changes that for a kid? Then, you know, so you're you're different or in one way or another. But what happens that gets kids accepted? Or do they?   Fred Dummar ** 07:21 Yeah, I don't know. I think, I think it's learning to embrace just who you are and doing your own thing. I think if you know, if you're trying to force yourself into an environment that doesn't want to accept you, I'm not sure that that's ever an easy battle for anyone. But just being yourself and doing your own thing. I think that's, that's the way to go, and that's certainly, you know, what I learned through my life was I wasn't one of the kids that planned on staying there and working in the mind, and I wasn't, you know, my family was, you know, at that point, my mom and dad owned the, the only grocery store in town, and I certainly wasn't going back to run the family business. So, you know, look, looking for a way, you know, for something else to do outside of that small town was certainly number one on my agenda, getting out of there. So being myself and and learning to adapt, or, as you know the saying goes, right, learning to be instead of being a fish in a small pond, learning to be a fish in a much larger pond,   Michael Hingson ** 08:27 yeah, well, and there's, there's a lot of growth that has to take place for that to occur, but it's understandable. So you graduated at 16, and then what did you do after   Fred Dummar ** 08:38 my uh, freshman year at college, which I funded by, you know, sort of Miss, Miss misleading people or lying about my age so that I could get a job at 16 and working construction and as an apprentice electrician. And that funded my my freshman year of college. But, you know, as as as my freshman year was dragging on, I was wondering, you know, hey, how I was going to continue to fund my, you know, continued universe my stay at the university, because I did not want to go, you know, back back back home, sort of defeated, defeated by that. So I started looking into various military branches of military service, and that's when it happened upon the National Guard, Nevada National Guard, and so I joined the National Guard. And right after, you know, I think it was five days after I turned 17, so as soon as I could, I signed up, and that summer after my freshman year, I left for training for the National Guard. Missed first semester of my sophomore year, but then came back and continued on with my university studies using, you know, my the educational benefits that came from being in the National Guard.   Michael Hingson ** 09:55 So you're in the National Guard, but that wasn't a full time thing, so you were able to go back and. Continue education. Yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 10:01 it was, you know, it's a typical one weekend a month, one weekend a month for duty. Typically, we would go in on a Friday night, spend Saturday and Sunday for duty. So we get a, you know, small check for that. And then we were also allowed to draw, you know, the GI Bill and the state of Nevada had a program at the time where you didn't get paid upfront for your classes, but at the end of every semester, you could take your final report card and for every class, for every credit that you had a C or higher, they would reimburse you. So yeah, so they were essentially paying my tuition, and then, you know, small stipend every month from the GI Bill. And then, you know, my National Guard check, so and in the 80s, you know, when I was going to school, that that was enough to keep, you know, define my education. And where did you go to school? At the University of Nevada in   Michael Hingson ** 10:59 Reno, in Reno, okay, yeah, so, so you kind of have ended up really liking Reno, huh?   Fred Dummar ** 11:07 Yeah, I, yeah. I became sort of home city. Obviously, no one would ever really know where. You know, if I would have mentioned that I grew up in a town called gaps, most people would, you know, not, not really understand. I sometimes, if they're, you know, press and say, hey, you know, where are you really? Because, you know, often say, Hey, I went to school in Reno. If they say, where did you grow up? I'll, you know, it's a longer conversation. I'll be like, okay, so if you put your finger, like, right in the middle of Nevada, in the absolute middle of nowhere, that's where I grew up.   Michael Hingson ** 11:40 Well, you know, people need to recognize and accept people for who they are, and that doesn't always happen, which is never fun, but Yeah, gotta do what you can do, yes, well, so Reno, on the other hand, is a is a much larger town, and probably you're, a whole lot more comfortable there than you than you were in Gabs, but that's okay. So yeah, so you went to the university. You got a bachelor's, yep, and then what did you do?   Fred Dummar ** 12:11 Yeah. Well, so along the way, while I was in the National Guard, you know, being a medic, right? I was convinced by a lieutenant that met me. I was actually doing the physical, because it was one of the things our section did when I was first in, you know, we gave the medical physicals, and this lieutenant said, you know, you should come transfer our unit. The unit was an infantry unit, and I became their only medic. And so that was much better than working in a medical section for a helicopter unit where I'd been and and the lieutenants, you know, said that I should consider joining ROTC, since I was already going to the university. So I did in my junior year, started the Reserve Officer Training Corps there at the University of Nevada. And so when I graduated college in the winter of 89 I accepted a commission into the army. So then a few months later, I was, I was off on my my Grand Army adventure,   Michael Hingson ** 13:11 alright, and then what did you do?   Fred Dummar ** 13:15 So, yeah, that was, you know, because it was an infantry Lieutenant went to Fort Benning, Georgia, and I believe now the army calls it fort Moore, but yeah, I trained there for about a year, doing all of the tasks necessary to become an infantry officer. And then I went down to Panama, when the US still had forces in the country of Panama. And I spent two and a half years down there was that past mariega, yeah, right after, because I had graduated from college in December of 89 while operation just caused to get rid of Noriega was happening. So year after my infantry training, I sort of ended up in Panama, and sort of as at the time, thinking it was bad luck, you know, because if you're in the army, you know, you want to, kind of want to go where things are happening. So I'm in Panama the year after the invasion, while Saddam Hussein is invading Kuwait, and everyone else is rushing to the desert, and I'm sitting in the jungle. So, you know, as a as a young person, you start to think, you know, oh, you know, hey, I'm missing. I'm missing the big war. I should be at the war, you know. So that was an interesting take, not what I would have now, but you know, as a young man,   Michael Hingson ** 14:31 what caused you to revise that view, though? Or time,   Fred Dummar ** 14:37 yeah, yeah. Just, just time. And, you know, later in life, you know, after, uh, serving combat rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan, I realized it wasn't something one needed to rush towards,   Michael Hingson ** 14:48 really quite so bad, where you were, yeah. So,   Fred Dummar ** 14:52 yeah, I spent a couple years in Panama, then I came back to Fort Benning, uh, Fort Moore, and worked at the Army's Airborne School. So. Uh, you know, the place that teaches people how to jump out of airplanes. And I did that for for a year. So it's, it's really fun because watching, you know, watching people go through the process of of training to jump out of an aircraft, and then sort of their very first time on an aircraft might takes off, and you can see the, you know, sort of the realization that they're not going to land with the plane for the first time in their life. You know, they're they're not going to be in the plane when it lands. That's always, you know, it's always a good time. And then, of course, when you know, then there's another realization, moment when the doors pop open right, and the doors, doors on the aircraft are opened so the jump masters can start making checks, you know, and out, yeah, and they're looking, you know, their eyes get larger and larger, you know, as as preparations for the jump. You know, when they're stood up and they're hooked up inside the aircraft, and then finally, you know, told to exit. Yeah, it's interesting. And during the time when I worked there, that's when I was eligible, because I was a senior lieutenant at that time, that I could apply to become a Green Beret. I could go through special forces training if I was selected. So I left from Fort Benning, I went up to Fort Bragg, now fort liberty, and went through the selection, Special Forces Assessment, selection, and was selected to become a Special Forces soldiers that I went to Fort Bragg, you know, spent the year or so becoming qualified to be a special forces team leader, and then the next I spent the next 20 years of my Army career in various units at at Fort liberty, and third Special Forces Group, Special Forces Command, seven Special Forces Group, Special Operations recruiting, just, you know, bouncing around in different assignments and then, but obviously during that time, 911, happened, and you know, was on the initial invasion in 2003 up in, up into the north. We were flying in from Romania, you know, before the war started. And so being there during that phase of the Iraq combat in Iraq, and then going to Afghanistan and and spending multiple, multiple tours and multiple years in Afghanistan. So, so   Michael Hingson ** 17:25 did you do much jumping out of airplanes?   Fred Dummar ** 17:29 Yeah, in combat, no. But over the years, yeah, I accumulated quite a few jumps. Because what, you know, every, every unit I was ever assigned to while I was in the army was always one that was, you know, airborne, which are, you know, the designation for units that jump out of airplanes. So   Michael Hingson ** 17:47 have to, yeah, yeah. Well, you're a pretty level headed kind of guy. What was it like the first time you jumped? I mean, you described what it looked like to other people. Do you think that was basically the same for you, or did you, yeah, kind of a thicker skin,   Fred Dummar ** 18:01 yeah, no, no, I think, I think that's why I was able to, you know, in large measure, that's how a lot of us are able to have empathy, right? If we've, if we've, if we've been through it, and we are able to access the memory of, okay, what was it like when I was doing it? It allows us to be, you know, more compassionate to the people that are going through it at that moment for the first time, but yeah, I can remember being in the plane, and then you know, that realization is like, hey, you know, in the pit of your stomach, I'm not, I'm not landing with this plane. And then, you know, the doors opening up, you're like, you know, kind of hey, those, I don't know what the gates of hell look like, but right now, that's that's in my mind, what, what they would look like, you know, and then going out the first time, and and then I think the second time might have been worse, because it was the anticipation of, oh, wait a minute, we're doing that again. And by the but if you do five jumps to qualify before you're given your parachute as badge, so I think by the third one, I'd come to terms with, with, with dealing and managing. You know, you know the fear of it, of leaving an airplane. And people you know often ask, you know when, when you're older and you're past the 100 jump mark, you know it's like, still, is there still fear and like, I think, I think, if there's not, I mean, then you know, there's probably something wrong with you, but, but it's not, it's nowhere near you know how it is when you know your First learning and your first learning to trust yourself and trust the equipment and trust the process. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 19:45 what you're learning a little bit along the way is to how to control fear. And you mentioned my book earlier, the one that's coming out live like a guide dog, which is all about trying to teach people to control fear, because we have so many things happen to. Us, or we think about so many things, that we develop so many fears consciously or not, that when something does unexpectedly happen to us, especially something that isn't necessarily a positive thing, we just automatically go into a fear reaction mode. And the the reality is it doesn't need to be that way you can learn to control fear, which is what we talk about in live like a guide dog, because it's important that people recognize you can learn to control fear. I would never say, Don't be afraid. Yeah, but I think you can learn to control fear, and by doing so, then you use that fear to help guide you and give you the the the the tools to really be able to move forward and focus. But most people don't really spend much time doing that. They don't learn introspection. They don't learn how to to slow down and analyze and develop that mind muscle so that later you can analyze incredibly quickly.   Fred Dummar ** 21:06 Yeah, we in the army, we call that stress inoculation, good description, you know, it's, you know, once you're, once you're, you've learned to deal with stress, or deal with, you know, stressful, fearful things. Then, you know, the next time you're you're better equipped. And that fear and that stress can be, you know, can be continually amped up. I used to laugh when I was doing Special Forces recruiting, because the you know, it would require a special physical for candidates to go get a special physical before they could come to training. And one of the boxes we would joke about was, I have no fear of heights or enclosed spaces. No everybody has those fears, is whether you can, you can manage those fears and deal with. You know, things are very uncomfortable. Well, that's   Michael Hingson ** 22:05 really it. It's all about managing. And so I'm sure that they want you to check no, that you don't have those fears when you're when you're going through. But at the same time, what you're hopefully really saying is you can manage it. Yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 22:20 that you can manage and that's why I was saying, that's why I would always laugh, because of course, everyone has those fears and but learning to deal with them and and how you deal with them, and that that's, you know, one of the things I discuss in one of the chapters of the book I'm writing is, is, you know when fear, when fear comes to You, you know, how do you deal with it and how do you overcome it? I think people are more and more recognizing you know that there are techniques through stress inoculation, you know, things like that. They'll teach you how you can overcome fear. And you know simple breathing techniques to you know, slow down your breathing and engage your brain, not just your brain stem, right? When you breathe, it fast, your brain stem is in charge, not your brain and yeah, and think your way through things, rather than just reacting as a, you know, as a frightened animal,   Michael Hingson ** 23:19 right? And it's one of the things that that, as I discuss in the book, and I talk to people about now a lot, that although I didn't realize it for many years, after September 11, I had developed a mindset on that day that said, You know what to do, because I had spent a lot of time learning what to do, how to deal with emergencies, what the rules were, and all that, and all of that just kicked in on September 11, which is as good as it could get.   Fred Dummar ** 23:45 Yeah. Well, Michael, you have a you have a distinct advantage. You had a distinct advantage a couple of them, but, but one being, you know, because you already live in a world without light in your sight, you're not dependent on that. And so another, when other people are, you know, in, you know, when I'm reading the book, I'm nodding my head knowingly, you know, as you're talking about being in the stairwell and other people being frightened, and you're just like, this is okay. This is an average, I mean, maybe unusual circumstances, but an average day for me,   Michael Hingson ** 24:21 yeah. But they side of it is, I know lots of blind people who would be just as much in fear as anyone else. It's the fact is, of course, we didn't know what was going on. Yes, September 11, a   Fred Dummar ** 24:35 bit of ignorance is bliss, right? Yeah. And   Michael Hingson ** 24:38 that was true for everyone. I had a great imagination. I could tell you that I imagine things that could happen that were a whole lot worse than in a sense, what did, but I, but I like science fiction and horror, so I learned how to imagine well, but the fact is that it isn't so much being blind that's an advantage, really. Really was the preparation. And so the result was that I had done that. And you know, of course, the airplane hit 18 floors above us on the other side of the building. So the reality is going down the stairs. None of us knew what happened. We figured out an airplane hit the building because we started smelling the fumes from burning jet fuel. But by the same token, that was all we knew. We didn't even know that tower two had been hit until, well, much later, when we got outside, colleagues saw David Frank, my colleague saw tower two was on fire, but we still didn't know what it was from. So yeah, the the fact is that blindness may or may not really be an advantage, but preparation certainly was, yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 25:43 how you reacted, how you reacted to being blind. Because, yeah, you can just, just like anything, right? You can react in in several different ways, and how you acted, how you built your life around,   Michael Hingson ** 25:54 sure. And most people, of course, just rely on reading signs. And so they also have the fear, what if I can't read the signs. What if there's smoke and all that? And again, they they build fears rather than doing the smart thing, which is just to learn what to do in the case of an emergency when you're in a building like that. But you know, it is part of what what we do talk about, and it is, it is pretty important that people start to learn a little bit more that they can control fear. I mean, we have in our in our whole world, politicians who just do nothing but promote fear, and that's unfortunate, because we all buy into it, rather than stepping back and go, Wait a minute. It doesn't need to be that way.   Fred Dummar ** 26:37 Yeah, I think the other thing, like you talked about your your preparation and training. And I always that was one of the way ways, or one of the things that brought me to ultra marathoning, you know, after my initial training in Special Forces, was, you know, if you're, if you're going to push your capacity to see, you know what you're what you're really capable of, or build, you know, build additional reserves. So, you know, if you are counted on to do something extraordinary or in extenuating circumstances, what do you really have, you know, yeah, how far can you really push yourself? And so it really brought me into the sport of ultra running, where, you know, the distances, or those distances that exceed a marathon. So a marathon being, you know, 26 miles, yeah. So the first ultra marathon is a 50k because, you know, Marathon is 42 so eight kilometers farther. And then the next, general, you know, length is 50 miles. And then there's some other, you know, 100k which is 62 miles. And then, kind of the, although, you know, now we see, see races longer, but kind of the the longest distance being 100 mile race and so, and the gold standard in 100 mile racing being, you know, for most, most courses, every course being different, but for most courses, is to finish under 24 hours, so within one one day, but to keep moving for one, you know, one entire day while, you know, while fueling yourself and and, and some people say, Well, you Know, wow, that pace doesn't seem that fast. Troy   Michael Hingson ** 28:22 yourself then and see, yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 28:24 and, like a lot of things, it doesn't, it doesn't exactly seem fast until you're factoring in, okay, but you're still gonna have to stop at some point to you, you know, relieve yourself, and you're gonna have to, you know, walk while you eat. And, you know, there's hills to climb and all these other sorts of obstacles. So, yeah, finishing under 24 hours is, you know, sort of the, you know, the standard, I guess, for the people want to achieve. And anyway, yeah, I became, for a bit there, became addicted to it. And then, so when I met Ivan, my friend, who you were talking about, who, who was, was blinded in in Iraq in 2006 when I met him, he had already been injured, and I realized that he really wanted to run marathons. He'd run one, and had to use, like, several different guides, right? You know, there were different people jumping in and out, and it really wasn't an ideal situation for him and he and he also needed someone who who wanted to do that, who would be a reliable training partner, right? Because it's not like, okay, you know, you might be able to find people that show up on marathon day. Want to run the marathon, or a few people, but, you know, day in, day out, to be training. And so I was like, Hey, this is one of those things that ends up in your path, right, that you can, maybe you can walk around it, but, but for me, when I, you know, when I saw. I was like, Okay, this was, this was something that, you know, for whatever reason, is on my path. I meant to do it. I meant to be the guy that does this. And so, yeah, we started training together. And, you know, ended up running 40 plus marathons together, you know, from London, Chicago, you know, every, every the Marine Corps Marathon, just everywhere. And, you know, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and running with the bulls together. And then our last race was, it's often referred to as, you know, the world's toughest foot race. It's the marathon to Saab, and it's a, it's a distance race of 150 some miles across the Sahara Desert. And they break it up into stages. So on different days, some days, you run 30 miles. Some days, you know, 26 one day is a 50. I think we were at 53 miles on one of the days. But anyway, and you start the you start that race with whatever you're going to eat and whatever you're going to need, you know, in terms of gear on your back. And the only thing that's provided to you during the race is water. So, and that was our kind of, you know, he's like, I don't know how much longer I'm going to be able to run, and so I just want to do that before I stop. I stopped, right? So, but anyway, yeah, so that was how I ended up meeting my friend Ivan, and, you know, over the course of a decade and a half, we did all of these, you know, what some people think are incredibly dumb things, but, you know, sort of embracing the discomfort of training and competing to, you know, to make ourselves better, you know? Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 31:44 so while you were in the military, I know you mentioned earlier something about doing some work in as a medic. Did you do that most of your time? Were you specializing in that? Or what?   Fred Dummar ** 31:54 No, no, that was only when I early on, when I was a soldier, I was a medic, and then when I was commissioned, I was commissioned, I was commissioned as an infantry officer, and then, and then, when it became Special Forces, you know, the officer is, sort of has, has no specialty other than leading the team. The team has medics and weapons guys and engineers and communicators and all that. But, you know, the officers sort of assigned as the as the planning the planning agent, you know, the to lead the team, rather than have any of the specialties,   Michael Hingson ** 32:30 right? And you participated long enough that you rose to the rank of colonel. Yeah, yeah, my participation   Fred Dummar ** 32:38 trophy was attaining the rank of colonel. And I would often tell people the arm don't think the army doesn't have a sense of humor. I was promoted to Colonel on April 1, so April Fool's days when, when I was promoted? And yeah, and I, after almost 30 years in uniform, retired in 2015 so I don't know that I would have went that long. But you know, they're about the middle of my career, from 1986 to 2015 you know 911 happened, and for me, it wasn't, it wasn't really a choice to to leave. Then, you know, it was like, Okay, we, you know, we have to do this. These Iraq and Afghanistan. In fact, my my very last, my last year in in uniform. I was in Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan commandos. And when I returned from that tour, you know, was told that, hey, I had to, I had to finally leave Fort Bragg after 20 years and and either go to, you know, the Pentagon or another headquarters. And that's when I decided to retire. Because it was like, okay, you know, if, if the wars don't need me anymore, then I, I can go home and do other things. Yeah, I can do other things. If the wars don't need me, you know, then I can probably hang it up. So   Michael Hingson ** 34:11 when did you get married? So   Fred Dummar ** 34:15 over the course of my Army career, I was divorced twice. Yeah, it's just not an easy No, it's not. It's just not an easy lifestyle. I'm not making any excuses for my own failings in that regard. But, you know, it is, it is, I think, easier to become emotionally detached from someone, especially, you know, as in my case, I think I often put the army, first, the army, my soldiers, the mission, you know, as the first on my mind. And you know, for someone else, you know that to be a pretty strong person, to sit in the back seat during that so. And I did not have any children and then, but after I retired, when went through my second and four. I met someone. And so, yeah, we were married in in 2020, and so I had a, I was able, you know, after not having children, my first son was born when I was 50. So I have a son who's, you know, four, four years old, four going on five. And then we decided that, you know, he should have someone to be with. So we were going to have a second child. And my wife had twins, so I have twin, three year old girls. So, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 35:37 you're going to do it. You might as well go all the way, huh?   Fred Dummar ** 35:40 Yeah, and and, and I haven't, and I adopted Rebecca's older, the child that she that she had. And so now we have four children, Alana being much older, she's already finished for freshman year at the University of Michigan, and this get ready to go back to Ann Arbor and continue her studies and and then we have, you know, the small pack of humans that are still here in their pre, pre kindergarten phase. So   Michael Hingson ** 36:10 she is a a Wolverine fan, and there will ever be an Ohio State Buckeye,   Fred Dummar ** 36:18 yeah, something like that. Yeah, that rivalry is pretty intense. And, you know, never being part of a school that was, you know, in that, in that division, you know, not really realizing, well, you know, watching college football, I kind of understand the rival, all the rivalries. But once she started going to Michigan, and, you know, attending a football game there myself. And then, unfortunately, you know, we were able to go to the Rose Bowl this year, which, you know, when Michigan played Alabama. So we were able to go to that together. So, yeah, it was, it's interesting to learn that dynamic. And like, I tell her, it's like, never, never take for granted being part of a big school like that without those sorts of traditions. Absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 37:06 Yeah, I went to UC Irvine, so we didn't really have a lot with with football, but my wife did her graduate work at USC, and I always like to listen to USC football games. I judge a lot about sports teams by the announcers they hire, I gotta say. And so we've been always so blessed out here in California, although I think that announcing isn't quite what it used to be, but we had good announcers that announced for USC out here on I think it was originally on Kx, and then it went to other stations. But anyway, when we got married, the wedding started late because a bunch of people were sitting out in their cars waiting for the end of the USC Notre Dame game. And so the wedding was 15 minutes late starting because everybody was waiting to see who was going to win the game. And I am quite pleased to say that we won, and God was on our side, as opposed to Notre Dame. And, yeah, the marriage lasted 40 years, so until she, she passed away in 2022 but I love to tell people that, you know, God clearly was on our side, especially when I tell that to my Notre Dame friends,   Fred Dummar ** 38:15 yeah, the touch touchdown, Jesus wasn't, wasn't there for them, not   Michael Hingson ** 38:19 that day. Yeah, but, but, you know, and there's college football is, is in a lot of ways, I just think so much more fun, or it has been than professional. But, you know, now a lot more money is getting into it, which is unfortunate too. Yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 38:37 I think that's caused some of the you know, teams re evaluate what they what they do happen, how they operate. And I think it's forced some of the older coaches to leave the game, yeah, because it's not the game they recognize, so not   Michael Hingson ** 38:53 what they had well. So you've been to a variety of different places. You've been a leader. And I think it's pretty clear that you really still are, but how did all the the different experiences, the different places that you went to, and all the the experiences that you participated in, how does that affect and shape your leadership style?   Fred Dummar ** 39:19 Yeah, Michael, you know, I think one of the first things, right, if you when your surface looking, and some people never go below the surface. So when you talk about things like diversity and inclusion, the things, the things that they will think about that make people divert diverse are not generally what I think about. Because, you know, when you look below the surface, you see a lot of commonalities in the human experience. You know, from my time living, living in Panama and operating in Central and South America, some countries in the in the you know, the Caribbean when I was first in special operations, and then. Obviously, I went and did some time in in Africa, some peacekeeping operations in Nigeria, some other exercises down in the south, southern countries in Africa, and then my time in Iraq and Afghanistan. People, you know, they're they come in different colors. They they have different their path to God or the universe or the higher power that they recognize that the cultural artifacts that they use may may look different, but you know, they're generally pointing if you if you can step aside from your own preconceived notions about things, you can see that they're they're just different signposts to the same God, right to the same, to the same, power to the same, to the same things, and people want the same things, you know, for their families, you know, for for security and prosperity, and you know that that sort of thing. So it's, that's where I, kind of, you know, came to my leadership philosophy, which is pretty easy to remember. It's just lead, lead with love. And you know, if you use, and I haven't tell people, doesn't really matter what denomination you are. If you read, you know, the Gospels of the New Testament purely as a leadership guide. You know it's, it's hard to find a a better leadership example than than what, what Jesus was was doing, you know, the way he was serving others the way he was leading. It's, it's, it's pretty powerful, pretty powerful stuff. And you know, even, even at the end, right during the Last Supper, when he tells people, you know, who, who's the most important is the most important person, the person sitting at the table getting ready to eat, or the person serving, you know. And of course, you as humans, you know, is based on our, you know, the way we think about the world. We think the most important person is, you know, not only the person sitting at the table, but the person at the nicest table, or the head of the table, and not the person serving. And so that was something I tried to embrace during my time in the military, and what I try and embrace now is, you know, being the person that serves others and using your position. You know, if you if, if and when you are promoted or asked to lead that, you approach it from a position of, you know, what? What can I do from this position to help other people and and just be compassionate to their actual circumstances. And that doesn't mean, you know, when people, people hear me say that they're, you know, they think, Well, that's pretty how does that reconcile with you being a Green Beret and being around, you know, a bunch of you know, meat eating savages, you know, how do you how do you reconcile that and like, well, leading with care and compassion doesn't mean you know that I'm coddling anyone, because I'm certainly not coddling anyone you know. You know, I demand high performance for myself and from from people in those positions like that. You know, when I was a member of a special forces organization, but not everybody's supposed to be doing that. And so I think recognizing the circumstances and the people and what the organization's supposed to do or and how it can care for people, I think those are things that became really, really important to me   Michael Hingson ** 43:33 well. And I think you raised some really valid points. The reality is that September 11, for example, was not a religious war, a religious event. It was a bunch of thugs who wanted to have their way with the world. But most people who truly practice the Islamic faith are the same as the rest of us, and they and they seek God just like we do, like Jewish people do and others do, and we've got to keep that in mind, but it's, it's so hard, because we mostly don't step back and evaluate that and realize that those 19 people on those four airplanes are just a bunch of thugs, pure and simple.   Fred Dummar ** 44:15 Yeah, that, yeah, that, and, and the organizations they represent, right? You know, they're, they're, they're, and they're not the only ones, right? People from of all faiths have harnessed, you know,   Michael Hingson ** 44:30 their various back to the Crusades, yeah, you know, you know, their   Fred Dummar ** 44:33 various religions have harnessed themselves up to, you know, to sway people to to hate, or to, you know, to engage in combat or whatever. So yeah, to to lump that all in. I think our, some of our responses, and then also some of the way people think, has really led it led us to a more a more divided we're. Well, then you know that are more inclusive and and you know, thinking of ourselves as one we we think of ourselves as, you know, many and different, and sometimes things that we think would bring us together or help us make things more fair, like, you know, talking about diversity and inclusion, if we aren't really thinking about what we're trying to do and what that looks like, we can end up making the world more divided and less inclusive.   Michael Hingson ** 45:34 And unfortunately, we're seeing way too much of that, and it isn't helping to do that. And hopefully at some point we'll, we'll figure that out, or we'll realize that maybe it's a little bit better, or can be a little bit better than we think. Yeah, and I know you in 2003 did a lot to help the Kurds in northern Iraq, right?   Fred Dummar ** 45:55 Yeah, that was primarily, you know, my, my experience in Iraq was, you know, before the 2003 invasion, I was in Romania with my special forces company. And, yeah, we flew into northern Iraq and linked up with a group of Kurds and from where they were at and primarily our mission, you know, at that point, nobody really knew what Saddam might do when the main offensive of, you know, conventional army, conventional Marine Corps, British, you know, other allies, started from the south towards Baghdad. What would Saddam do? Would he, you know, send his forces in the north against the Kurds to create a destabilizing effect, you know, one both killing Kurds, but causing Kurds to flee to Syria and Iran, and, you know, probably most importantly for people that were planning to Turkey, you know, to further destabilize the region. So obviously, out of a desire to protect, help protect the Kurds and help stop or prevent something like that from happening. You know, we went in a couple weeks before the actual ground war started, we were in place with the Kurds and started organizing them to to defend themselves. And do you know, take back the land that they considered theirs, because, after, you know, Desert Storm, the you know, the 90s, the 90s war against Iraq, Saddam had pushed into Kurdish territory and established, you know, what he referred to as a, you know, his, his buffer zone. And then, you know, the US had been forcing a, you know, a no fly zone up in the Kurdish areas, but the Kurds had still never been allowed to go back to some of the cities that they considered theirs. So, you know, when we got in there with them, we were able to get, you know, move currents that have been forced out of those towns moved back into their towns and and our particular sector we we cleared down to Mosul Iraq, which, you know, people in the Bible will recognize As as the city of Nineveh. Or maybe not know that, but yeah, so we were, I was able to go drive through the, you know, the biblical, the some of the remains of the, you know, city of Nineveh as we got to Mosul. And then once we were there, that was sort of when, you know, we stole the Kurdish allies that, hey, you guys can go back to go back home, and then at that point us, we're only there a few days before us conventional forces. Now this is a couple months into the war, but us conventional forces made their way up there, and, you know, started doing stabilizing the city, and it was probably best to get the Kurdish militia out of there at that point, for things between the Kurds and the Arabs continue to deteriorate. So yeah, but it was a it was a great experience for me being with the Kurds and helping them, you know, sort of move through and retake towns that they had historically lived in. And, you know, along the way we passed and were able to clear Assyrian monastery that's on one of the mountains on the route to Mosul. So some, definitely, some history along the way, history lessons along the way. I   Michael Hingson ** 49:38 had the pleasure of going to Israel last year in August, okay? And spent a day in Jerusalem, so we got to go to the Western Wall and so on. And I really appreciated, and do appreciate, the history and just the awesomeness of of being there and touching the the temple and the wall that's been there for so long. And, you know, there is so much history over there that I really wish people would more appreciate and and on all sides, would figure out how they could become better at working with each other. One of these days, there's going to have to be peace, or it's going to really get a whole lot worse, very quickly,   Fred Dummar ** 50:21 yeah, for sure. Yeah, it was. It was interesting, though, when we were there, obviously watching the various groups of, you know, Syrians, Kurds, Arabs and others that had various claims to different parts of Mosul and different parts of the area around it. So it's fascinating, you know, to watch history try and unwind itself from some of the decisions that were made. You know, post World War Two, when lines were being drawn in the desert to create countries and and the ramifications of that? Yeah. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 51:06 you certainly have a perspective that's built on a lot of knowledge and being there, which I think is great on the other hand, well, not on the other hand. But then you left the military that that had to be a major change in terms of what you had been doing and what you were used to after almost 30 years. What's it like when you decide to make that kind of a major change and then, in your case, go back into civilian life? Yeah. So   Fred Dummar ** 51:38 my first, my first step, wasn't that far away from the military. And I started referring it. Referred to my first job as sort of an addiction clinic, because I went, I went to work as a house, yeah, I went to work as a contractor, or, you know, defense contractor. I went back to Afghanistan for about a year and a half running training programs for some of the Afghan special operations forces. So, you know, it was, it was really, you know, there was, if I, if I was a heroin addict, you know, I was in the methadone clinic, you know, trying to, trying to get off of it. And then, yeah, I realized, you know, kind of needed to go home. And my marriage, you know, dissolved, and so it's like, Hey, I probably time to, like, go home and have, you know, a different kind of life. And I moved into a civilian job with a friend, a friend at the time, who was doing investment training around the world. And he's like, Hey, we, you know, I know you're, you will travel. There's a lot of people that, when I talk to him about travel, it's involved with our business, you know, they don't, don't really want to do that. And he's like, but I know, you know, from where you're at. And he's like, hey, I'll buy, buy a ticket. Fly to Hong Kong, see what our business is about. So I went there and learned about the investment training they were doing in Hong Kong and throughout Southeast Asia. And then they had an office in Johannesburg, and, you know, one in London, Canada and the US and doing all this training. And so for about a year, little over a year, I worked in that business and and learned, you know, the various things that they were doing. You know how they were teaching people to invest in real estate and stocks and that sort of thing. Started doing it myself less, as I wish I would have known earlier in my life, but started doing that, and then when I left that company, that's a lot of what I've been doing. I've taken some smaller jobs and smaller contract projects. But by and large, that's basically what I've been doing since then, is, you know, working in real estate investing or real estate projects   Michael Hingson ** 53:50 and continuing to hone your leadership skills. Yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 53:54 yeah. Well, you know, I kept continue to work with or a couple of, you know, jobs where I was helping people start up businesses, you know, as either in CEO role or in an operations role to help help them start their businesses. So I did some of that which, which is always fun. It's great working with new talent and establishing procedures and helping people grow that way. So that was, that was really fun. And then got to be part of a couple of nonprofits, Special Forces, Charitable Trust, probably my longest stint. I did that for, you know, about seven or eight years on the board of directors, you know, running, helping to develop activities and programs to support our Special Forces veteran. So, yeah, it was, it's been, it's been fun. And then obviously having a new family and spending a lot of time in my role as a dad has been probably the most rewarding.   Michael Hingson ** 54:53 Yeah, I bet. And that is, that's always so much fun, and you get to help bring some. New people along into the world and hopefully help to make a difference that way. And on top of that, you continue to study. You're getting a PhD. You mentioned it earlier, but you're getting a PhD in organizational psychology and leadership. There we go with the leadership again.   Fred Dummar ** 55:14 Yeah, you know, it's, it's fun, because, you know, when I do get the opportunity to speak at events. I move around and speak at different events. I know you do a lot of speaking. You probably do much more than I do, but the events I do speak at, I want to make sure that sometimes being a practitioner of something doesn't always mean that you have the exact language or the academic credentials to go along with being a practitioner. And I've been a practitioner of leadership for so many years, but now studying it and applying, you know, one working towards an academic credential in this says, Hey, this, this guy knows what he's talking about. But then also having, you know, the the latest developments. And studies on leading people effectively and and how people are doing it wrong, and how you can help them. I think it's, it's been, it's been, been a great journey to be on as well, especially keeping my mind active in in all things leadership and helping organizations do it better.   Michael Hingson ** 56:21 Well, you, you have been a leader for a long time, but now you're studying it. Would you say that you're also discovering new things along the way? And you know, I guess what I'm getting at is, of course, none of us are ever so much an expert that we can't afford to learn more things. Oh   Fred Dummar ** 56:39 yeah, for sure, both, both learning new things, learning why I might have done things wrong based on, you know, studies, you know, like, okay, you know, if you if you have this type of personality, you might do this wrong, or things I was doing right, but not exactly, knowing all of, You know all of the mechanisms that were going into why I was making that decision. But you know, when you look at the psychology behind it, and you look at organizational structure structures, you look at cultural artifacts within organizations, then you can start to you start to unwind why teams do what they do, why leaders are developed, the way they're developed, and why people make certain decisions. And, yeah, it's been fascinating, you know, and then also looking back, as you said, back at things that you did, decisions that you made, and what you know, what you could have done better as you as you look that, through that, and how you can help someone else, and that's also really helped me further, you know, synthesize down this way that I look at at leading people with with love and compassion and why it's so important to be that servant type of leader, you know, not just a transformational leader that's trying to transform an organization to move that, but then, you know, how do you serve and care for the care for the people that are that are going to be part of that transformation?   Michael Hingson ** 58:10 Yeah, because if you are just looking at it from the standpoint of being a transformational leader, I'm going to change this organization that that doesn't really work. And I think that the most important aspect is being a servant leader, is being a person who serves, because that also opens you up to learning along the way and learning how to serve better.   Fred Dummar ** 58:34 Yeah. And you know, as I learned in the many organizations that I was part of over, you know, my time in Special Forces is, you know, just because, you know, alluding, you know, we were discussing roles, and I was saying, you know, this officer's role to often, to plan and to lead, but that other people are the experts. And that's something you know. The sooner you embrace that fact, the faster, the faster you become effective, and the more effective you are when you realize that understanding the people and and caring and serving them, and then getting their their best performance and understanding what they know and what they can do, and where you need to put them to maximize their potential, then those things start to become the most important thing that you're doing, how you know, how people play against each other, who works well with who? How that works, how that betters the organization. Those are all, all all things that are fascinating, you know, to me, and things that kept me up at night, trying to figure out, you know, how to how to be more efficient, how to take better care of people, while, you know, getting, not only getting the best out of them, but them, realizing they were giving their best and being happy and proud of what they. Were doing   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:01 and getting the best out of you as well.   Fred Dummar ** 1:00:03 Yeah, yeah, that, yeah, bringing the best out of them is bringing the best out of me, right?   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:08 So you've gotten work also in the nonprofit sector. You're continuing to do that, yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 1:00:13 yeah, yeah. Now, after leaving this Special Forces Charitable Trust, I realized, you know, after I'd moved out to Idaho, where I live now that I wasn't as connected to the regiment as I'd been my first retired and I was still kind of in the North Carolina area or but after moving out here, you know, just felt like that. I probably there were other guys more recently retired, knew more of the things that needed to be done. So stepping down from that organization. And then, obviously, one of the other things that happened was, you know, the the rapid withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the fall of Afghanistan, and I found myself with many other Afghan veterans, sort of, you know, both wondering, you know what it all meant, why? You know, and then, but then also what we can do. You know, not dwelling too long. I know, you know, poor me. You know what? You know. Why did I go? What did it mean? But more so, hey, you know, we had a bunch of people that we made promises to, a bunch of people that follow alongside America, some certainly, you know, in the interest of Afghanistan. But there were also many, many of the especially on the Afghan Special Operations sides, that were not always necessarily doing things at the behest of the Afghan government, but operating with US forces on things that the US wanted to do, but then, you know, we're sort of left hanging when during the withdrawal. So, you know, working alongside other veterans to try and get as many of those people out during the withdrawal and then. But so now I work with an operation or a organization called Operation recovery that is still following these families, following these cases, people that are either still in Afghanistan, some in hiding, some in other countries, illegally, but trying to help them resolve visa issues and either get to Canada or the United States or someplace in Europe, just someplace safe for them and their family, away from the from the Taliban. And so that's been it, and it's, it's hard work, you know, because the in work like that, we're trying to make government bureaucracies realize that they should be issuing visas or allowing people to move, it's not always a rapid process. So feels like, and, you know, and I'm not pointing fingers as if anyone should still, you know, be completely focused on Afghanistan. But you know, other things happen. You know, Ukraine, the war in Ukraine draws attention away. You know, the war in Israel. You know, hurricanes, storms, everything that's going on. You know, Assassination comes. You know, assassination attempts, you know, all of that stuff diverts people's you know, draws people attend. You know their attention to that. And I'm not sure many people, you know, they support the troops. And you know, you often hear them, you know, you know, thanking troops for their service. And the only response I can have to that, you know, for for for years, I struggled with how to respond to that. When someone would say, Thank you for your service, you know, just Okay, thank you. You know, I don't know, thanks for your support, but you know, I heard a good response, and I've been using it since, and it's like, America's worth it. So,   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:54 yeah, on top of everything else that you do, you've also been dabbling or going into real estate a little bit, yeah,   Fred Dummar ** 1:04:01 yeah. So that's, that's a lot of what I've been doing, you know, for because, you know, providing for your family, right? So, yeah, I started doing some investment real estate, and out here, got a partner, we did, worked on a couple of mobile home parts, larger projects. And I still, once a week, I still teach a clas

Andy has carved out a solid reputation on the underground music scene over the last number of years. He's seen releases on All Day I Dream, The Soundgarden, Perfecto Black, Bonzai, ICONYC, UV, ONEDOTSIXTWO, Black Hole Recordings, Modern Agenda and many more. Owner of INU Musika and Color Vitae Record Labels. He's played at some of the biggest events in his country, alongside the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Luis Junior, Dr Motte, Steve Parry Pig&dan, Weekend Heroes, Hot Since 82,John O Fleming, Kasie Taylor, Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Infected Mushroom and many more. Andy also has played B2B with the legend Sandra Collins, releasing their EP called "Insane" under Abstractive Music. He just made his debut in Europe at the legendary Club M7 in Barcelona, Spain and the ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event), playing 2 dates at the legendary club Kashmere Lounge. Also Andy has a spot in big festivals like EDC México (10 years anniversary) and Beyond Wonderland (Pepsi stage) Festival. And several clubs in México like: Disco Radar, Normadie, Casa Morelos, Ephimera Tulum (Livestream and Ephimera Takes Over),Herr Tlacuache (Oaxaca), Casa Estambul (Oaxaca),Vinyl Box, Kanan (Tulum),Buuts Ha (Tulum), Aguva (Tulum), Tulum Downtown Radio and many more. His exploits have led him to work with many artists. In particular, Pedro Eustache – himself a celebrated artist having worked with some of the biggest names in music like Hans Zimmer, Paul McCartney, Yanni and many more. Together they are working on a new genre, creating an atmospheric style full of synths and wind instruments called: Multi- Directional Electronica. They just debuted their project at the most important synthesizer festival in the world called SYNTHPLEX in Los Angeles CA, as well as they were also chosen be the 100th release of the legendary label PerfectoBlack, Paul Oakenfold´s record label. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/AndyWoldmanOfficial/ www.instagram.com/andywoldman

Like every year the two guys behind Klangextase - Herr Oppermann and Matthias Kunze got together at the end of the year to create one of these fine B2B sets. We both want to say a very big thanks not only our guests, but also to our loyal listeners and fans of Klangextase. We wish you a lot of fun with our set ... ► Connect with KX: @klangextase-1 www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast

Leah Marie is a label DJ and producer for Late Night Music, hailing from Melbourne, Australia, currently calling Berlin home. In the past few years, Leah has become a prominent figure in the Progressive House landscape. Her signature style focuses on all things groove. Blending progressive and melodic tones, weaving deep, organic, and hypnotic vibes with tribal and ethereal elements. Having graced the stages of some of Melbourne and Berlin's most renowned underground clubs, festivals and iconic venues; Leah's talent has also taken her to international stages across Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands and the UK. A few of her highlights from the last year include playing at Sisyphos, Wilde Möhre Festival [DE], Funkloch Festival [DE], Esoteric Festival (AUS) and Amsterdam Dance Event. She's shared stages with esteemed artists - Guy J, Marsh, and Yotto, to name a few. Leah has released remixes and original tracks on labels Late Night Music and Massive Harmony. Over the next year look out for her upcoming releases with Yomo Records and Musique de Lune.   ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/leahmariemusicaus  www.instagram.com/leahmarie_music

Progressive Analysts, George O'Connor and Ian Robertson's regular review of the technology sector, including an overview of Oxford Metrics full-year results, reported last week, and FD Technologies focussing on its KX database business. 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Oxford Metrics (OMG) 07:38 - FD Technologies (FDP) View Oxford Metrics (OMG) research here. About: George O'Connor has been a financial analyst for the past 25 years, covering London-listed Software & IT Services, e-comm and hardware companies. George has worked for a variety of firms including Albert E. Sharp, Panmure Gordon and Stifel where he researched and communicated investment cases, conducted IPOs, secondary placings and the odd rescue rights. George started his career at IT industry analysts IDC where over nine years he rose to become Research Manager. Ian Robertson has over two decades of experience in the smaller companies and technology sectors working as investor, analyst and advisor. Ian Started his career by qualifying as a chartered accountant before moving onto roles in corporate finance at EY and then fund management at Gartmore and RSA. Ian then moved across to sell-side equity research at HSBC and subsequently worked at a number of UK small-cap specialist brokers, including Altium, Evolution and Seymour Pierce. Find out more about Progressive Research here. Produced by Progressive Research, Distributed by PIWORLD

Deeplomatik - Warsaw-based DJ, musician, and producer with over 20 years of experience on the music scene. Known for performing under various artistic aliases, he creates a broad spectrum of club music. Associated with the San Francisco-based label Salted Music, owned by Miguel Migs, where he has released several original EPs. His tracks have also been featured on prestigious labels such as Nervous NYC, King Street Sound, Soul D-Vine, Simma Black, Deepvisionz, Southport Weekender, Mood Funk Records, Safe Music, and Quantize Records by DJ Spen. His work has earned the support of industry icons like Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Steve Lawler, and Steve Bug. A recipient of the Fryderyk award and a participant in the Red Bull Music Academy in Dublin, his tracks have been remixed by notable figures such as Sandy Rivera, Miguel Migs, and The Deepshakerz. Carl Cox played five of his tracks in his set at Burning Man 2017. He was also a finalist in the international Burn Residency competition in Ibiza, where he was recognized by Luciano, head of the Cadenza label, in the Production Challenge. Currently, he runs three independent labels: SpekuLLa Records, SpekuLLa Traxx, and Culture Tone Recordings, where he promotes many talented up-and-coming producers from Poland and abroad. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/people/Deeplomatik/100057956144145/ www.instagram.com/deeplomatik

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Central ǃKung (ǃXun), a Kxʼa language spoken in northern Namibia. Ik (Icétôd), a Kuliak language spoken in Karamoja in the Northern region of Uganda. Markwet (Markweta), a Southern Nilotic language spoken in Elgeyo-Marakwet County in western Kenya. Sudanese Arabic (لهجة سودانية), a variety […]

My guest this week is a County Cork man and a true AI visionary—Conor Twomey!Conor is co-founder of AI1 and an accomplished executive leader with over 15 years of experience tackling the toughest data challenges for top corporations around the globe.I've had the pleasure of knowing Conor for several years in New York, and am always struck by his positive attitude, how much he accomplishes in 24 hours (!) as well as how generous he is with his time. He's a Dad of two, a n impressive runner, and he consistently goes above and beyond to help others, especially through mentoring and supporting young professionals in NYC. I'm incredibly grateful that he was able to carve out time in his hectic schedule to join me as a guest.Conor's career journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He was the former Head of AI Strategy at KX, part of the global First Derivatives, a global consultancy and technology firm that specializes in providing solutions for the financial services industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland.Today, Conor is a sought-after speaker, known for his expert insights on everything from AI and machine learning to generative AI and next-gen data analytics.In this episode, we discuss his career journey, the power of AI, and we also discuss how important mentorship is, running, and how sometimes saying “no” has been a game changer for his own health and wellbeing. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Follow Conor on LinkedIn here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/conortwomey/Conor is an Ambassador for GOAL and will participate in their Great Ethiopian Run this November - you can find out more here: https://www.goalus.org/greatrun/Support the showNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Amvoy Wealth: a Cross Border Financial Planning Firm specialising in assisting Irish citizens with financial interest in Ireland and the United States. Get in touch today: info@amvoywealth.com / www.amvoywealth.comPlease rate & review wherever you listen. Thank you to my incredible video producer Adrian Mullan: https://www.ampedvision.com.au/Subscribe to Navigating New York Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingNewYorkAnd if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.com

Alex Esser is a DJ, producer  and the founder of House Music With Love, a record label and online music platform that has become a go-to destination for house music lovers around the world.

Alex fell in love with electronic music and started to DJ in London in his early 20,  slowly building a reputation as a versatile and innovative DJ. He has played at some of the principal clubs and festivals in Europe including the Culture Box, Klunkerkranich, Fusion Festival, Secret Island Nation, Borderland, Plan B & Club der Visionäre.  
House Music With Love is a Swedish record label that was founded Alex Esser & friends in 2014. The label has quickly established itself as a key player in the house music scene, with a focus on releasing high-quality, cutting-edge tracks from both established and up-and-coming artists. The HMWL platform also hosts a popular podcast series, which features interviews and guest mixes from some of the most exciting artists in the scene. In terms of the label's artist roster, House Music With Love releases music from a diverse range of talented producers, including Arina Mur, Budakid Death On The Balcony, Dear Humans, Dole & Kom, El Mundo & Zazou, Gorge, Josefine Hellström Hansson, Hernan Cattaneo, Idd Aziz, Nes Mburu, Pablo Boliva, Seba Campos, Tensnake, Tigerbalm Urmet K and Wassu. The label has a reputation for supporting new and emerging artists, and has helped to launch the careers of a number of up-and-coming talents in the house music world.

Last not least one of Alex's contribution to the swedish electronic music scene has been his work as the founder of the Backyard Sessions festival and daytime parties These family friendly daytime events have become legendary in the underground house music community, bringing together DJs, producers, and fans to celebrate the music they love in a relaxed and intimate setting. Through his label, parties, and music, Alex has established himself as one of the most influential figures in Sweden's music scene today, and his passion for the music and the community that surrounds it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/alex.esser www.instagram.com/alexesser

How can businesses leverage AI to create data-driven solutions and scale efficiently in today's competitive FinTech environment? In this episode, Frazer and Conor discuss: > How AI is transforming business innovation by enabling companies to reimagine workflows, fuel growth opportunities, and expand market reach beyond mere cost-saving > Why a strong data strategy is crucial for leveraging AI to drive precise and confident decision-making > How generative AI is democratizing advanced technology by lowering skill barriers and making it accessible for businesses of all sizes - - -  Conor Twomey is an accomplished executive with over 15 years of experience in addressing complex data challenges for leading global corporations. He is currently an AI Co-Founder at Stealth Startup. Conor is the former Head of AI Strategy at KX, a pioneer in real-time data analytics and decision intelligence. Under his leadership, KX successfully transitioned from a time-series database company to the Enterprise AI platform of choice for large-scale AI implementations. Before this role, Conor managed a 400-person organization encompassing Presales, Professional Services, Support, Managed Services, and Customer Success Management.  Renowned for his insights on data and AI, Conor is a sought-after speaker and contributor on frontier technology topics, including Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and Generative AI.

Deek That is the musical brainchild of Andrey Turukin and Roma Khanov. The duo has already seen their music released on such record labels as Ruvenzori, Amulanga, Fidem Community, Radi Mira i Lubvi, Bar 25 and Where The Shadow Ends, adding to that their very own release of “Makha”, a track which made it to the Top 10 of the dance charts on iTunes and Google Play. The undeniable success for the duo was their track “Streptopelia”, which graced the dancefloors of many key events, including Odyssey Festival, AfterHallowen and Boiler Room. What makes Deek That stand apart is their signature dense yet melodic House filled with a very danceable groove and heartwarming melodies infused with organic sounds. It is exactly that sound which catapulted Deek That to a brand new orbit of stardom in 2022 with a release of their “Fulgor Solis” EP. The release was critically acclaimed by the major players of the electronic scene: “Nice set of tracks” (Tim Green), “Fabulous music” (Nick Warren), “Nicetunes” (Tony McGuinness), whereas John Digweed himself played “Fulgor Solis” during his seminal Transitions radio show. One of their latest productions, a track called “Ramdeesun”, was released on Amulanga, an imprint ranking among world's best Organic House labels, and peaked at number one on Beatport Hype Chart (Organic House). The track has been included in many different compilations and played by Facundo Mohrr at Burning Man. Not only do the Deek That followers share the duo's musical taste, they also appreciate how Roma and Andrey go about organizing their  parties. The events by Khanov and Turukin are famous for their unique atmosphere due to choosing one-of-a-kind venues and paying highest attention even to the smallest detail. In the course of last year, Deek That staged their events in a historical castle, on boats and even on a train. Among the artists regularly invited to join the duo on stage are the likes of Gorje Hewek, Izhevski, Volen Sentir, Amonita, Makebo and M.O.S., who share the same musical aesthetics. Being based in Yaroslavl, Russia, Deek That have listeners far beyond their homeland. Their music can be found on the dancefloors all over the world and enjoyed on the airwaves of Ibiza Global Radio, Bespoke Musik and Proton. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/deekthat www.instagram.com/deek_that

Keefer and Eddie Laret go over the 2025 KX450 and why it could be a viable choice for you looking for a manageable 450cc power. Are there any flaws? Does the KX hold up over time? Is the 2025 that much different? What about you OG KX450 owners? Is the new 24/25 chassis better? Get the details right here!

Being involved in music since he was 13, Yohoros has performed in stages all over the world. He graduated with a degree in music production at the SAE institute in Miami, and developed his musical knowledge into the deep melodic and mysterious sound you hear today. With releases in several labels such as Sol Selectas, Pipe & Pochet, and many more, his music has been supported by Monolink, Sabo, and more heavyweights of the industry. Constant support has helped his music reach the top 10 in Beatport multiple times. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/Yohoros www.instagram.com/yohoros_

Born in Dunaújváros, Hungary, Curtiss has been living in Switzerland for 12 years with his wife and two children. His musical career began in 2009 in Dunaújváros, where he played a significant role in the city's biggest house parties for years. He has performed in numerous bars and clubs across Hungary and Switzerland. In 2016, he launched his online radio show "Bekool," which features subtle, soft deep house beats. His musical style encompasses organic house, deep house, chill & lounge, and occasionally tech house and deep tech. "Bekool" was a radio show from early 2016 until November 2018, and it transitioned into a podcast in early 2019, continuing to grow its audience daily. Since August 2021, the project has evolved into a record label known as Bekool Records. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/curtissHU www.instagram.com/curtissdj

In this episode, Dufflyn and I delve into the rich and complex topic of friendships and sobriety. Whether a friendship is for 'a reason, a season or a lifetime', (thanks for this, D), human beings are naturally wired to connect with others. Navigating the adjustments to our friendships and connections when we stop drinking can be challenging. Today, we discuss how to make friends, keep friends, and how to look after ourselves and our sobriety if things go wrong with friends. Boundaries, the importance of our connections, our attachments styles, how to let go, how to keep, new sober friends and old drinking friends and what happens if sober friends drink again and the surprising power of a frenemy... oof, it's a biggie!  So grab a cuppa and let's chat. Kate x Resources:  'Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships' by Robin Dunbar  Alcohol Change UK for #alcoholawarenessweek   Free resource from Dufflyn about Attachment Styles.  https://www.dufflyn.com/get_the_love_you_want_free_video https://www.dufflyn.com/     Kate's Substack for news and inspo.  https://katebaily.substack.com/ https://www.lovesober.com/       Grab a cuppa and let's chat. KX           

Jessica Livingston is a co-founder of Y Combinator, the first and most successful startup accelerator. Y Combinator has funded over 5,000 companies, 200 of which are now unicorns, including Airbnb, Dropbox, DoorDash, Stripe, Coinbase, and Reddit. Jessica played a crucial role in YC's early success, when she was nicknamed the “social radar” because of her uncanny ability to quickly evaluate people—an essential skill when investing in early-stage startups. She's also the host of the popular podcast The Social Radars, where she interviews billion-dollar-startup founders, and the author of the acclaimed book Founders at Work, which captures the origin stories of some of today's most interesting companies. In our conversation, we discuss:• How Jessica gained the affectionate title of the “social radar”• Why defensive founders are a red flag• How to develop your social radar• What she looks for in founders during YC interviews• How YC's early inexperience in angel investing led to the batch model• Her favorite stories from interviews with Airbnb, Rippling, and more• Lessons learned from hosting her own podcast• Much more—Brought to you by:• Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth• Anvil—The fastest way to build software for documents• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-social-radar-jessica-livingston—Where to find Jessica Livingston:• X: https://x.com/jesslivingston• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalivingston1/• Podcast: https://www.thesocialradars.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Jessica's background(02:42) Thoughts on being under-recognized(07:52) Jessica's superpower: the social radar(15:11) Evaluating founders: key traits and red flags(21:00) The Airbnb story: a lesson in hustle and determination(25:57) A YC success story(28:26) The importance of earnestness(32:45) Confidence vs. defensiveness(34:43) Commitment and co-founder disputes(37:46) Relentless resourcefulness(40:00) Jessica's social radar: origins and insights(43:24) Honing her social radar skills(45:44) Conviction and scams: a Y Combinator story(46:50) The interview process: challenges and insights(48:20) Operationalizing founder evaluation(49:38) Advice for building social radar skills(52:08) The “Reading the Mind in the Eyes” quiz(55:19) Jessica's podcast: The Social Radars(01:00:34) Lessons from podcasting and interviewing(01:09:58) Lightning round—Referenced:• Paul Graham's post about Jessica: https://paulgraham.com/jessica.html• Paul Graham on X: https://x.com/paulg• Robert Tappan Morris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Tappan_Morris• Trevor Blackwell on X: https://x.com/tlbtlbtlb• Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/• “The Founders” examines the rise and legend of PayPal: https://www.economist.com/culture/2022/02/19/the-founders-examines-the-rise-and-legend-of-paypal• Patrick Collison on X: https://x.com/patrickc• John Collison on X: https://x.com/collision• Brian Chesky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchesky/• Nate Blecharczyk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blecharczyk/• Joe Gebbia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgebbia/• Airbnb's CEO says a $40 cereal box changed the course of the multibillion-dollar company: https://fortune.com/2023/04/19/airbnb-ceo-cereal-box-investors-changed-everything-billion-dollar-company/• Parker Conrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerconrad/• Zenefits: https://connect.trinet.com/hr-platform• Goat: https://www.goat.com/• Eddy Lu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddylu/• Drew Houston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewhouston/• Arash Ferdowsi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arashferdowsi/• Lessons from 1,000+ YC startups: Resilience, tar pit ideas, pivoting, more | Dalton Caldwell (Y Combinator, Managing Director): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-1000-yc-startups•Bitcoin launderer pleads guilty, admits to massive Bitfinex hack: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/03/new-york-man-admits-being-original-bitfinex-hacker-during-guilty-plea-in-dc-to-bitcoin-money-laundering.html• Paul Graham's tweet with the facial recognition test: https://x.com/paulg/status/1782875262855663691• SmartLess podcast: https://www.smartless.com• Jason Bateman on X: https://x.com/batemanjason• Will Arnett on X: https://x.com/arnettwill• Sean Hayes on X: https://x.com/seanhayes• The Social Radars with Tony Xu, Co-Founder & CEO of DoorDash: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/Ja-tony-xu-co-founder-ceo-of-doordash• The Social Radars with Brian Chesky: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/JW-brian-chesky-co-founder-ceo-of-airbnb• The Social Radars with Patrick and John Collison: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/Kx-patrick-john-collison-co-founders-of-stripe• The Social Radars with Brian Armstrong: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/K3-brian-armstrong-co-founder-and-ceo-of-coinbase• The Social Radars with Emmett Shear: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/KM-emmett-shear-co-founder-of-twitch• The Social Radars with Paul Graham: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/JV-paul-graham-co-founder-of-y-combinator-and-viaweb• The Social Radars with Adora Cheung: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/L0-adora-cheung-co-founder-of-homejoy-instalab• Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days: https://www.amazon.com/Founders-Work-Stories-Startups-Early/dp/1430210788• Startup School: https://www.startupschool.org/• The Social Radars with Parker Conrad: https://www.ycombinator.com/library/Ky-parker-conrad-founder-of-zenefits-rippling• Rippling: https://www.rippling.com/• Carry on, Jeeves: https://www.amazon.com/Carry-Jeeves-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486848957• Very Good, Jeeves: https://www.amazon.com/Very-Good-Jeeves-Wooster-Book-ebook/dp/B0051GST06• Right Ho, Jeeves: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Ho-Jeeves-P-Wodehouse-ebook/dp/B083FFDNHN/• Life: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Keith-Richards-ebook/dp/B003UBTX72/• My Name Is Barbra: https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Barbra-Streisand/dp/0525429522• Clarkson's Farm on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Clarksons-Farm-Season-1/dp/B095RHJ52R• Schitt's Creek on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/schitts-creek-a2e7a946-9652-48a8-884b-3ea7ea4de273• Yellowstone on Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/yellowstone• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• Justin Kan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkan/• Alexis Ohanian on X: https://x.com/alexisohanian• Steve Huffman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuffman56/• Breaking News: Condé Nast/Wired Acquires Reddit: https://techcrunch.com/2006/10/31/breaking-news-conde-nastwired-acquires-reddit/• Charles River Venture: https://www.crv.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Vandelor is a burgeoning force in the electronic music scene, hailing from Lima, Perú. He began his musical journey during pandemic and since then, he has quickly established himself as a producer and DJ with a distinctive sound that effortlessly blends elements of Organic, Progressive, and Afro House. His creative prowess and unique style have garnered attention from industry icons like Hernán Cattáneo, Lee Burridge and many others. Reflecting his ability to connect with audiences through music that resonates on a deep emotional level. Vandelor's releases on prominent labels like All Day I Dream, Souksonic have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. His talent has also shone through in his remixes, where he reimagines tracks with a touch of his artistic flair. As a DJ, Vandelor takes inspiration from different styles, creating immersive sets that transport audiences on a journey through sound. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/vandelormusic www.instagram.com/vandelormusic

THE ‘WHY' BEHIND BUSINESS with Aaron SmithIf there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I believe business is the number one way people can do good / impact positive change in society today. The one question I wish society would talk more about is the WHY behind why people start businesses. With Tall Poppy Syndrome rampant in this country, I feel the assumption is for profit, but I would say 9/10 times an entrepreneur has a stronger purpose behind their WHY, and profit is a secondary outcome.”_____________Founder of KX Pilates, Aaron Smith is an award-winning fitness innovator, entrepreneur and author of DEFINE YOURSELF: When Passion, Purpose and Business Collide. Based on the Japanese philosophy of kaizen (continuous improvement), KX Pilates is a dynamic workout that has transformed both fitness participants and the business at large. Smith founded KX Pilates in February 2010 and has since built it into Australia's largest pilates franchise with over 110+ studios across Australia, Indonesia, China, Singapore, Taiwan and New Zealand.Kaizen drives Smith physically and mentally and imbues everything he does, from the way he sharpens his business skills to the lessons he has applied to his life thus far. He lives and acts by the principle of creating a culture of empowerment for franchise partners so that everyone in the KX Pilates rises with the brand's success. Put simply, KX exists to change lives for the better.As the founder of KX Pilates, Aaron has earnt multiple awards and recognition including 2021 Melbourne Young Fitness Entrepreneur, being recognised as an influential Victorian to watch by the Herald Sun in 2020, Australian Young Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, was named in the top 3 of Australia's Top 30 Franchise Executives (2020), and featured in the 2019 Top 10 Dynamic Entrepreneurs by Dynamic Business Magazine.In November 2018 Aaron stepped down as CEO to focus on innovation and international expansion and I was eager to dig deeper into his story and find out what drives a guy like this who has created a very successful business network. For more information about Aaron, check out these places;-Instagram: @ajs_kxLinkedin: Aaron Smith*****Head to michellejcox.com for more information about the ONE QUESTION podcast, your host or today's guestsConnect with Michelle on Linkedin here:- @MichelleJCoxConnect with Michelle on Instagram here:- @michellejcoxConnect with Michelle on Facebook here - @michellejcoxAND, if you have a burning topic you'd love people to talk more about, or know someone who'd be great to come on the One Question podcast, please get in touch;- hello@michellejcox.com

BOHEM is a distinguished emerging artist in world electronic music. He is perceptive and sensitive behind the booth as a disc jockey, and introspective and visionary when it comes to generating his own productions. After living in countries like Spain, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Andorra and Asia, he has acquired different cultures finding his own sound in genres such as Downtempo, House, Afro, Organic house and Progressive, with a very powerful and elegant groove. One of their favorite characteristics is the art of the warm-up. They had the opportunity to prepare the track for artists like Nick Warren, Paax (Tulum), Kora, Sparrow & Barbossa, Ocenvs Orientalis, Savage & She, Seth Schwarz, Veronica Fleyta, Goyanu, Nitos Tulum, Lum, Jo-Ke, Alejandro Mosso, Tooker, Sasha, Unders, Guy Laliberte, Anstascia, Cassy, Emotional Tourist, Igor Marijuan. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/bohemmusica www.instagram.com/bohem_musica

In this episode of The IoT Podcast, we are joined by Michael Gilfix - Chief Product and Engineering Officer at KX to dive into the secrets behind lightening-fast data analytics and processing in IoT, uncovering some mind-blowing use cases

In this enlightening conversation, a veteran developer advocate from KX unfolds critical insights about the compelling database, KDB Plus. Journeying through her personal evolution from an apprentice to an advocate, she delves into the launch and progression of KDB Plus and the cost columnar structure that enhances its query efficiency. This is an interview and webinar presentation with Michaela Woods who is Developer Advocate at KX. Beyond the basics, she highlights the extensive resources available for learning KDB Plus — from books to online training academies – and emphasizes the significant role of community spaces such as forums and online platforms for knowledge share and query solution. Ger your free trading tech books here books2 - QUANTLABS.NET More details here Why KX kdb+ and Q Should Be Your Next Financial Power Tools - QUANTLABS.NET The discussion takes a turn, exploring KX Academy's course structure designed to equip learners with fundamental to advanced understanding of handling massive time-series data and creating custom functions. Demonstrating the sandbox feature, Michaela highlights the beauty of learning in a hosted environment without the need for installations. Michaela concludes with a glance at their advanced courses, tailor-made for individuals wanting to master KDB Plus. Moving on, the conversation introduces a more modern development – PyKx. Shedding light on PyKx's rising popularity, it describes how Python integration is expanding KDB Plus's accessibility to software applications with its enticing interfaces for new users, without replacing the underlying Q language. Discussion further covers the inclusive certification programs by KDB and its successful implementation in the manufacturing sector. Lastly, it dives into the recently launched developments: KDB AI and KDB Insights, exploring how they are innovatively reshaping data storage, retrieval, and cloud-based workloads. This comprehensive discussion is designed to equip developers and beginners alike to leverage KDB Plus and PyKx for efficient time-series data handling and enhanced data analysis.

This is a Tuesday Tips episode where you will hear host Drew Neisser, CMOs, and other B2B experts share their hard-earned wisdom and fresh marketing insights in a bitesize format. Featuring: Peter Finter of KX, Adriana Gil Miner of Iterable, James (JD) Dillon of Tigo Energy, Suzanne Reed of LBMC, Hannah Grap of Sitecore, and Dan Cote To see the video versions, follow Drew Neisser on LinkedIn or visit our YouTube channel—The Renegade Marketing Hub! And if you're a B2B CMO, check out our thriving community: https://cmohuddles.com/

Beije is a DJ/Producer duo based in Toronto, Canada. They kicked things off in 2019 with the first release for Paul Hazendonk's Manual Deep label. Since then, their music has found a home on Cafe De Anatolia, Manual Music, Songspire & Where The Heart Is to name a few. Their commitment to creating whatever feels right in the moment has pushed them to explore many shades of electronic music. Beije is currently in the lobby, looking for clients.   ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/realbeijemusic www.instagram.com/realbeijemusic

Hello hello! On today's show: Coachella is back, and the predictions of a flop ended up being… dead wrong. Caitlin Jenner says “good riddance” to OJ Simpson, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan's divorce is stillllllll going, Zendaya is courting Oscars buzz, an Aussie is on track to have the most liked TikTok of all time, aaaaand we have a… lukewarm… update to the silly fake news stories thing we told you about last week. This week, Mich recommended seeing Groundhog Day The Musical and listening to JoJo Siwa's interview on Call Her Daddy. Zara recommended watching After on Netflix. Big thanks to KX Pilates for making this episode possible. Start your next fitness chapter and purchase the introductory offer via the KX app or head to their website at kxpilates.com. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We're huge fans of you.

For the first time, the technology behind Wall Street and Formula One racing is being used in pharmaceuticals—and it's offering unparalleled potential for innovation in clinical trial execution and healthcare delivery.In this episode, host Jeff Stewart is joined by Darren Coleman, the general manager of RxDataScience, a Syneos Health company, who discusses KX technology, the world's fastest time series database and analytics engine, and how it is now being applied to improve clinical trial efficiency, reduce costs and speed time to market for life-changing therapies for patients. From current applications to optimize site selection, predict enrollment rates, and identify trial risks months in advance, to future use cases including patient selection and predicting drug efficacy, Coleman outlines exciting possibilities for the future of clinical trials and healthcare.For more from Syneos Health on AI applications in biopharma, check out these insights:WEBINAR | How AI is Supercharging Clinical TrialsSyneos Health Podcast | 2024 Health Trends: Managing the Healthcare RevolutionIt's Time We Got the Most Out of Medical Affairs DataArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and a New Epoch for Clinical Trials The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not represent those of their organization. If you want access to more future-focused, actionable insights to help biopharmaceutical companies better execute and succeed in a constantly evolving environment, visit the Syneos Health Insights Hub. The perspectives you'll find there are driven by dynamic research and crafted by subject matter experts focused on real answers to help guide decision-making and investment. You can find it all at insightshub.health. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to rate and review us! We want to hear from you! If there's a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode, contact us at podcast@syneoshealth.com.

This podcast by Brian from QuantLabs.net dives into the world of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and the role of KDB+ in this domain. KDB+: Developed by KX, KDB+ is a high-performance software used for data handling in HFT. It excels at working with large time-series datasets and is known for its: Efficiency Uncomplicated code structure Python integration Cloud interoperability KDB+ and Ticker Plant: Ticker Plant can be used to feed data into KDB+, making it a popular combination for HFT applications. Cost: A major barrier to entry for KDB+ is its high cost, estimated to be around $100,000 per year. This limits its use primarily to the well-funded fintech industry. Future Potential: Despite the cost, KDB+ remains a dominant player due to its performance and features. Brian discusses the potential of KDB+ to evolve even further with advancements in technology and AI. Call to Action: Brian invites listeners to join his Discord community to discuss KDB+ and related topics. Exploring the Power of KDB+ for High-Frequency Trading and Data Analytics - QUANTLABS.NET Welcome everyone, Brian from QuantLabs.net is here with another intriguing episode. In this episode, Brian dives deep into the world of High-Frequency Trading and advanced data analytics, emphasizing the role of KBD+ in it. Touching upon a previous episode of the podcast on the same topic, he delves into the intricacies of software like the Ticker Plant. Brian explains that KDB+, produced by KX, is a high-standard enterprise-level software known for its efficient data handling capabilities. As he deconstructs the workings of this software, he highlights how Ticker Plant could write all incoming records to a log file, pushing all data to the RDP. This software, although widely unknown, is an industry standard. The focus then shifts to the price aspect of KDB+, and the barriers it poses for widespread market adoption. Discussing a comment on Hacker News, Brian brings to light the exorbitant cost of KDB+, estimated at around a hundred thousand dollars per year. As per the comment, software is extremely lucrative and can only be afforded by the fintech industry. Despite the cost, KDB+ comes highly praised. A comment Brian brings up highlights KDB+ as an elegant solution for running analytics on large data sets, especially those with time series. Known for its performance, uncomplicated code structure, Python integration, and cloud interoperability, KDB+ has been a dominant player in electronic trading analytics on Wall Street for over 20 years. In conclusion, Brian discusses the potential of KDB+, which opens avenues for potential business opportunities. He emphasizes how innovations in technology and AI could lead to exploring beyond the limitations imposed by network cards. Following his exploration of KDB+ and its potential, he invites listeners to join his Discord community and actively engage in stimulating discussions.   Join our Discord for quant trading and programming news https://discord.gg/k29hRUXdk2 Get our free trading tech books here books2 – QUANTLABS.NET Know what I trade on my Substack Quantlabs Substack | Substack

Industry Analyst Yves Mulkers of 7wData opens a DMRadio Virtual Summit with a 20-min keynote about the opportunities and risks of GenAI, a teaser of the workshop he's designing for corporate training. Host @eric_kavanagh explains why RAG models will dominate the management and use of GenAI, encompassing governance, security and even data quality. A panel discussion then ensues, including Michael Gilfix of KX, and David Sweenor, Author of Tiny Tech Guides, who will speak at the upcoming Data Universe Conference in New York, April 10-11.

As the biggest technology shift since the Internet, GenAI continues to shatter traditional mindsets about how work should be done. Engines like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude can not only generate compelling text and imagery, they can perform complex tasks like ETL, the bread-and-butter of data transformation and integration. But the sands keep shifting, and hallucinations are hard to prevent. What's the solution? Listen to this special DM Radio Virtual Summit to find out! Industry Analyst Yves Mulkers of 7wData will open with a 20-min keynote about the opportunities and risks of GenAI, a teaser of the workshop he's designing for corporate training. Host @eric_kavanagh will explain why RAG models will dominate the management and use of GenAI, encompassing governance, security and even data quality. A panel discussion will then ensue, including Michael Gilfix of KX, and David Sweenor, Author of Tiny Tech Guides, who will speak at the upcoming Data Universe Conference in New York, April 10-11.

Who wants to talk about a fun topic?! What if learning about Medicare Maintenance Therapy actually was fun and didn't make you fall asleep? Well, that's what you're going to get on today's episode! We sat down with our favorite Medicare Utilization Reviewer, Dr. Robbie Leonard, PT, DPT, CHC to discuss the hot and sticky points about Medicare skilled therapy. We know a LOT of US-based therapists have questions and we're here to help! In today's show we discuss some common misconceptions about using Medicare for therapy so we can help you pass an audit and stay out of trouble!  Some of the topics covered today include: Medicare's definition of medical necessity and when it does and does not cover services The only 2 standards under which you can treat - restorative and maintenance and what they each mean When do to restorative and when to do maintenance and why you should NOT mix the two The questions you should ask yourself every time you see a patient: Could what I'm doing be provided by a caregiver or technical person that I train? If yes, it should not be billed at all. Unfortunately it doesn't matter whether there is a qualified caregiver available or not. How you get audited: You can be flagged to be audited because your data profile looks different. If you always use or never use KX you can be audited for being an outlier. You should never stop seeing people just because they've reached the threshold. This can be a red flag! What you should NEVER say to a patient about their Medicare dollar usage When it is and is not appropriate to stop providing skilled therapy (hint: it doesn't have to do with where the patient is in their threshold spend!) How to know if you can provide more therapy to a person who's reached their threshold for the year: evaluations will always be covered!  Why you should not be concerned (or turn away) a patient who has used up to their Medicare threshold or beyond Initial threshold What about Medicare and cash? If you're providing a covered service you cannot opt out of Medicare as a therapist. You are legally obligated to file a claim. What does wellness look like then? What does a reasonable time frame actually look like? Jimmo settlement CMS Medicare regulations all US therapists should read: Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15, Section 220.2 D NeuroSpark members find the Parkinson Focus Track call recording with Robbie HERE with additional information covered Find Robbie at: robbie@8150advisors.com **Please note, the contents in this episode are for educational purposes and should not be considered legal advice

Aka-Tony has a deep passion for vinyl, which he developed during his younger years. After taking a longer break, he resumed his DJing journey in 2018. Since then, he has become a well-known figure in the downtempo and slow tech podcasting community. He has released numerous works that have gained recognition in various places. Aka-Tony is a regular contributor to gds.fm, and he enjoys performing at great venues. He is also curating the Aka-Tapes and Slomosensual podcast series and the Down to Earth party format. He describes his music as "Crowntempo," which is a captivating fusion of bass-heavy, danceable electronic tunes with a disco influence and an irresistible groove. ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/mail.thomas.williams www.instagram.com/akatonymusic  

Music as a passion has accompanied the Dortmund all-rounder with Polish roots since his earliest youth. Through his involvement in the scene and the constantly growing community in the Ruhr area, his path led him from hip hop to his electronic destiny more than 6 years ago.Robert Fernys, presenter at Open Sesame on Eldoradio* (the third oldest radio program in Germany) and good-mood power machine on the decks, is a guarantee for summer vibes and beaming faces with his funky disco sound! ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/robertfernys www.instagram.com/robertfernys

Born in Casablanca and based in Paris, Touzani encompass an eclectic sonic vision that pulls from diverse influences owing his African heritage, Western upbringing, and world travels. His music is a combination of nature's symphony and electronic music that capture people's sensitivity. His storytelling abilities provide us with an ethereal journey full of love, emotions & happiness. Mixing different organic elements from percussion and acoustic instruments to spiritual vocals, natural atmospheres and blended with the warmth of analog drum machines and synthesizers makes his music unique. Touzani has released originals & remixes on majors labels such as Sol Selectas, Moblack, HMWL, Sirin/Bar25, Go Deeva to name just a few. And it's only the beginning ... Since his next EP will be released on the iconic label : Get Physical. Today, his tracks storm the top positions in the charts thanks to the support of pioneers working in the electronic industries such as Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Bedouin, Blondish, Francis Mercier, Behrouz, Guy Gerber, Sabo, Goldcap, Marco Carola etc. He has been featured on well- known Spotify Editor playlists such as Burning Man, Tulum vibes, Tomorrow Land, Cercle Music & many more... ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/touzanimusic www.instagram.com/touzanimusic

Guess what, Marko didn't give a stage name to himself, he is composer, a DJ with over 100 releases, the founder (self runner) of Beat Sound Visions label, interviewer in BSV SESSIONS, an uncompromising fighter for “real” producers & “true” artists who don't have enough space for promotion in this “fake news” era. He likes to express himself in long sets. Born in Serbia, currently living in Czech Republic, and if you want to hear him in your club, write to him directly. Resilient is in the house! Deep house! A & R Manager at Beat Sound Visions (Worldwide). Vibing high with Deeplomatic Recordings (London); Berlin based Instead Recordings; Deep House Craft (South Africa); Hamburg based Neele Records; Munich based Karmaloft Music, Affect Recordings & Affekt Reaktion; Warrior City Records (Brazil); Soviett Records (Russia); SMR Underground (Italy). ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/resilientmusik www.instagram.com/marko_resilient

Like every year the two guys behind Klangextase - Herr Oppermann and Matthias Kunze got together at the end of the year to create one of these fine B2B sets. The title "Confidence" is meant to describe the past year and its changes, which were not all positive.  But Music can support us with positive feelings for a confident view to the new year. We say a very big thanks not only our guests, but also our loyal listeners and fans of Klangextase. We wish you a lot of fun with our set ... ► Connect with KX: www.facebook.com/kx.podcast www.instagram.com/kx.podcast ► Support: www.facebook.com/herroppermannhh www.instagram.com/herr_oppermann www.facebook.com/MatthiasKunzeSound www.instagram.com/matthkunze

Join me as I chat live with Robert Kryder of Kryder Exploration about his adventures and experiences. You don't want to miss this one! Currently living in North Central New Mexico, Robert Kryder has spent most of his life in the Southwest regions of the country as an adventurer explorer specializing in research and recovery. Kryder and his team make up Kryder Exploration with a dedication to exposing hidden truths and life changing realities of the world. Roberts discoveries have included many encounters with Bigfoot resulting in a multitude of diverse forms of evidence and research samples. Robert has operated KX for over 30 years in one form or another. He and his team have witnessed Bigfoot and other anomalies throughout the duration, with a concentrated focus on the Bigfoot enigma for the past five years. He has worked with Oxford University and the Museum of Zoology, Lausanne Switzerland as a multi sample contributor (as yet un- tested) to the now infamous "OLCHP " project. This work continues by request of the University of New Mexico, Gallup. Through the Executive Director, Christopher Dyer. And will be working with Dr. Dyer to develop not only the university study format and curriculum, but workshops and public dissemination seminars and classes. This work will ramp up seriously in the near future with top notch cooperation. Roberts limitless curiosity leads to his unyielding measures of truth. He has a deep love of the natural world and all creatures. Kryder Exploration is a custom for hire research and recovery company. Featuring services: Surface Surveys/Mapping Code Breakdown Subsurface Imaging 100' Deep 3D Excavation Archaeology Recovery Tracking First Response/Investigation Research/Location/Recoveries Include: Lost Cities Ancient Technology Treasure Meteorites Dinosaur Fossils Gem and Mineral Check out Robert's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/kryderexploration

On this weeks podcast Dr. Gillett and James O'Hara NP, look at new hair loss medications and determine which ones are the most promising. 00:00 Intro00:37 Cosma RNA04:24 KX-82606:18 GT-2002909:23 HMI-11514:04 Winlevi17:23 Would we use any of these? For information on the Gillett Health clinic, lab panels, and health coaching:► https://GillettHealth.comFollow Gillett Health for more content from James and Kyle► https://instagram.com/gilletthealth► https://www.tiktok.com/@gilletthealth► https://twitter.com/gilletthealth► https://www.facebook.com/gilletthealthFollow Kyle Gillett, MD► https://instagram.com/kylegillettmdFollow James O'Hara, NP► https://Instagram.com/jamesoharanpFor 10% off Gorilla Mind products including SIGMA: Use code “GH10”► https://gorillamind.com/For discounts on high-quality supplements►https://www.thorne.com/u/GillettHealthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Array Cast - June 9, 2023 Show NotesThanks to Bob Therriault, Adám Brudzewsky, and Marshall Lochbaum for gathering these links:[01] 00:01:35 APL Show https://apl.show/2023/06/02/Terminology-Files-and-Array-Theory.html U-Net CNN in APL: Exploring Zero-Framework, Zero-Library Machine Learning https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3589246.3595371 Tokyo Meetup https://www.meetup.com/en-US/apl-j-k-meetup/events/kkzgdtyfcjbzb/ Northern California APL ACM Meetup https://apl.wiki/SIGAPL#APL_BUG[02] 00:03:16 Robert Bernecky https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Berneckyhttps://aplwiki.com/wiki/Bob_Bernecky I.P. Sharp Associates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I.P._Sharp_Associates PERT https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program_evaluation_and_review_technique[03] 00:06:57 Bernecky Zoo Story Dyalog https://dyalog.tv/Dyalog16/?v=1N_oYD-ZkX80 Ian Sharp https://www.dyalog.com/blog/2021/07/thank-you-ian-sharp/ Roger Moore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Moore_(computer_scientist) Speeding up Dyadic Iota and Dyadic Epsilon, 1973 Copenhagen Conference https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242359964_Speeding_up_dyadic_iota_and_dyadic_epsilon[04] 00:10:49 Replicate https://aplwiki.com/wiki/Replicate Partitioned Enclose https://aplwiki.com/wiki/Partitioned_Enclose#Non-Boolean_left_argument[05] 00:15:33 Ken Iverson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_E._Iverson A Programming Language https://www.jsoftware.com/papers/APL.htm Mesh-Mask https://aplwiki.com/wiki/Mesh[06] 00:17:47 Larry Breed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_M._Breed JIT Compiler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-in-time_compilation[07] 00:20:10 Aaron Hsu https://aplwiki.com/wiki/Aaron_Hsu Co-dfns https://aplwiki.com/wiki/Co-dfns Troels Henriksen episode on the ArrayCast https://www.arraycast.com/episodes/episode37-futhark APLTAIL https://github.com/melsman/apltail Futhark https://futhark-lang.org/ Rank Operator https://aplwiki.com/wiki/Rank_(operator)[08] 00:22:47 APEX Robert Bernecky's thesis http://www.snakeisland.com/ms.pdf Clark Wiedmann https://dl.acm.org/profile/81100234909 Scientific Time Sharing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_Time_Sharing_Corporation APL Plus https://aplwiki.com/wiki/APL*PLUS APL2 https://aplwiki.com/wiki/APL2 Timothy Budd An APL compiler for the UNIX timesharing system https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/390005.801218 Dr. Lenore Mullin https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JH_J72QAAAAJ&hl=en Mathematics of Arrays https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=JH_J72QAAAAJ&citation_for_view=JH_J72QAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C Mike Jenkins https://www.cs.queensu.ca/people/Mike/Jenkins Wai-Mee Ching https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Program-Analysis-and-Code-Ching/d41ed7c9a86d649716075e1bbefc1140e8840b0e[09] 00:26:09 SISAL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SISAL Ron Cytron POPL Paper https://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~fischer/cs701.f14/ssa.pdf[10] 00:36:26 Sven-Bodo Scholz https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5d8Nx80AAAAJ&hl=en Clemens Grelck https://scholar.google.nl/citations?user=hw9ryfkAAAAJ&hl=en Single Assignment C https://www.sac-home.org/index With Loop Folding in SaC https://dblp.org/rec/conf/ifl/Scholz97.html[11] 00:45:53 KX https://kx.com/ q programming language https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_(programming_language_from_Kx_Systems)[12] 00:47:44 Geoffrey Hinton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Hinton[13] 00:51:05 APL360 https://aplwiki.com/wiki/APL%5C360[14] 01:01:03 Byte code compiler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byte-code_compiler[15] 01:13:25 Cuda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CUDA PyTorch https://pytorch.org/docs/stable/index.html Convolutional Neural Nets in APL https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3315454.3329960[16] 01:16:00 Qiskit Quantum Computing IBM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qiskit Julia programming https://julialang.org/ APEX compiler https://github.com/bernecky/apex[17] 01:17:50 Contact AT ArrayCast DOT Com

*Paster Kevin Lea: RSR hosts Fred Williams & Doug McBurney welcome Pastor Kevin Lea of Calvary Church Port Orchard WA for a deep dive into his presentation, (along with faithful co-laborers) of Hydroplate Theory to the headquarters staff at the Institute for Creation Research. *Attend! The First Creationist Hydroplate Conference: September 21-23, 2023. Join Fred, Doug and an “A-List” of RSR favorites for the first conference on Creation and Hydroplate Theory Science! Attend virtually by registering today at: Hydroplate.org. *Not the Hydroplate Theory: But it was great to see John Knox and our fellow workers at the Babylon Bee's “straight” news site Not the Bee cite Walt Brown in a story about unrelated water possibly trapped within the earth's mantle. While those waters, (if they exist) are not necessarily related to Walt Brown's Hydroplate Theory we welcome the boys at the Bee to link to Walt as often as they can! *Can I Get a Witness? Since none of us were there at the time of the flood, (except Jesus Christ), we must turn to His Word first in analyzing flood models, and everything else in life!

Listen to Part II of the interview HERE! *Paster Kevin Lea: RSR hosts Fred Williams & Doug McBurney welcome Pastor Kevin Lea of Calvary Church Port Orchard WA for a deep dive into his presentation, (along with faithful co-laborers) of Hydroplate Theory to the headquarters staff at the Institute for Creation Research. *Attend! The First Creationist Hydroplate Conference: September 21-23, 2023. Join Fred, Doug and an “A-List” of RSR favorites for the first conference on Creation and Hydroplate Theory Science! Attend virtually by registering today at: Hydroplate.org. *Not the Hydroplate Theory: But it was great to see John Knox and our fellow workers at the Babylon Bee's “straight” news site Not the Bee cite Walt Brown in a story about unrelated water possibly trapped within the earth's mantle. While those waters, (if they exist) are not necessarily related to Walt Brown's Hydroplate Theory we welcome the boys at the Bee to link to Walt as often as they can! *Can I Get a Witness? Since none of us were there at the time of the flood, (except Jesus Christ), we must turn to His Word first in analyzing flood models, and everything else in life!

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This we sit down with Andrew Juskatis from Giant Bicycles to discuss the Giant Revolt X gravel bike.  With 50 years in the bicycle business, Giant brings massive engineering and manufacturing resources to the sport.  The Revolt X model features front suspension matched with a compliant rear end and dropper post.  Sounds like my kind of ride! Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  Automated Transcription, please excuse the typos: [00:00:00] Craig Dalton: Hello, and welcome to the gravel ride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in-depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes. Who are pioneering the sport I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner down, unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. This week on the podcast. We welcome Andrew. from giant bicycles to the show. Andrew is a global product marketing manager. And had a hand in the launch of the new revolt acts, gravel bike. I have to say after I saw former Gaston friend, URI has walled. Old riding this new giant bicycle where the RockShox suspension fork on it. I couldn't resist reaching out to the team at giant to learn a little bit more. I'd been curious as to when we'd start to see larger manufacturers bring suspension forks into the gravel bike world. I know it is a topic. That many of you feel very passionately one way or the other about, but I thought it would be interesting to talk to Andrew about that decision and how they see the market evolving. Giant is a close to 50, maybe 50 plus year old company. That's been producing bikes for many, many other brands, as well as developing their own brand. Back in the eighties, they've got a huge amount of research and development and organizational strength in the engineering department. So it was exciting to talk to them about what they were seeing with this bicycle. Obviously they have models available. With, and without that rock shock, we talk about the revolt X model as well as one of the other models that shares a similar chassis, but not an identical chassis. And we'll get into why giant was uniquely capable of producing something specific. For running a suspension fork versus just slapping something on the same bike or the same frame that they had produced for the non suspension. Model. Anyway, I look forward to you listening to this conversation, Andrew and I are contemporary. So we share some stories about our early experience in the mountain bike market and the evolution of that market. And some of the parallels were. We're seeing in the gravel world. With that said, let's jump right into my conversation with Andrew. Andrew, welcome to the show. [00:02:29] Andrew Juskatis: Hey, thanks for having me, Craig. [00:02:31] Craig Dalton: It's good to, good to have you. I'm, I feel like I've been wanting to have someone on from Giant for a few years now, and I couldn't resist reaching out through my friend Yuri Oswald, who just started riding for Giant u s A. Uh, when I saw the new Revolt acts, it seemed like too, too much of a bike that was right up my alley not to get someone on the show to talk about. [00:02:53] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, absolutely. You know, it's, it's a new launch for us. It just came out this February. Um, so it's still new, it's still hot, and it's an interesting product from Giant. [00:03:02] Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah. Before we dig into that, let's just get a little bit about your history. Where, where did you grow up and how did you discover the bike, and ultimately, how did you end up working in the bike industry? [00:03:13] Andrew Juskatis: cow. That's a long story, but I will try and make it short for you so, I'm coming up on 50 years old. I've been riding and racing bikes, specifically mountain bikes since I was 14 years old. I grew up in Southern California. I started ri erasing and then riding, you know, around 87, 88. So I've, I've been through the f almost the full trajectory of mountain biking as, as a result of that, my love and for cycling has grown. So Southern California. Um, you know, went to college at University of Utah and just absolutely fell in love with the sport of mountain biking. But out of that, I took my first job, um, working for cycling publications. So over a period of nine years, I worked for five different magazines starting in 1996, working for Mountain Biking, mountain Biker Bike Magazine, bicycling, and then eventually finished off my tenure at Venu and throughout the entire. I was the tech editor for all those publications. I did a lot of product testing, um, and, and had a pretty good gig doing all that, but it was 2004 when I was an editor. I flew from Colorado out to Southern California to be a guest at Giant Bicycles when they were introducing their maestro suspension technology. And I remember specifically as an. Riding that product, meeting the people behind the product and saying, Hey, giant has something going on for it. Like this is legit. Not only is this technology legit, but the people behind it are serious about what they're doing, and it really put, honestly put Giant on my radar for what is going to be my next job. Lo and behold, position opened up in their marketing department in 2005. I took the job at Giant, and here I am, what, some 18 years later. On the other end of the stick here, talking to editors around the world. [00:04:58] Craig Dalton: Amazing. I love that we're in the same age range and went through sort of our coming up and mountain biking around the same time. I know we could probably share a lot of stories that might not be interesting to our gravel riding audience, but thanks for sharing that. And just for a little bit of context, can you just talk about the origins of the giant, uh, giant company and the giant. [00:05:19] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, for sure. And for, for those listeners who aren't aware, you know, we're ob. OB obviously a legacy brand. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary. And again, another really long story short, the reason why giant exists is way back in the seventies when Schwinn was having its bicycle boom, Schwinn was manufacturing the great majority of their product. You know, here in the United States. They realized that they needed to expand, they needed to bring prices down to some more affordability. So they sent off kind of their Lewis and Clark guys over to Asia to source out, uh, bicycle manufacturing over in Asia. And one of those guys ventured over to Taiwan, which at the time wasn't. Producing anything to do with bicycles and fortuitously stumbled across a fledgling little company, manufacturing company called Giant at the time. Um, at the time they were not making bicycles, but had the capability to do so well. Long story short. Giant became the main manufacturer of Schwinn bicycles kind of in the, in the late seventies there. And so they were pumping out the great majority of Schwinn bikes that maybe our parents grew up with, or we grew up as, grew up with as kids. That grew and grew and grew. The manufacturing business continued to improve. The factory got bigger and bigger. We got better at it. And then in the, um, early eighties, we started our own brand, and that's the brand that I worked for, which is Giant, that's the brand that most of your listeners are familiar with. So, early eighties on that, we started making our own product, unique product, own designed, um, manufactured and engineered by us. And that's the brand that we're talking about today. [00:06:55] Craig Dalton: I remember in the very late eighties selling a giant iguana or two on the mountain bike side. If I can name, drop that little bit of history to [00:07:04] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, that's still a running joke I get all the time. What do you feed the Johnny Iguana? I, I love oldie, but goodie. [00:07:11] Craig Dalton: And I also remember obviously like, you know, in addition to that Schwinn product line that they were producing for many years, they then expanded to a lot of product for a lot of different manufacturers. And I remember sort of learning that as I was working in a bike shop on the East coast and realizing that, you know, of the seven brands that we were selling, it was three or four of them were actually produced in the same factory, um, via Giant, which was kind of interesting at the. [00:07:38] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, for sure. So our manufacturing side of the business. Does produce bicycles for some other brands out there, but the great majority of of product that comes out of our factory is giant. And just to clarify, you know, anything that comes out of our factory is engineered and, and designed by that brand. So everything is unique. Like the giant brand is completely different than anything else that might come out of that factory. Um, but I'm here today to talk about, you know, giant product and the giant brand. So excited to get. [00:08:09] Craig Dalton: Yeah. And you know, as we trace back kind of the brand history as you've been there the last 18 years or so, obviously Giant is a full service brand, meaning they're doing everything from kids' bikes, Tor de France and you know, U C I downhill bikes across the product line. When you think about how the brand kind of approaches. Entire suite of product. Is it, does it, does it sort of come from the top down and you're trying to make the best product possible? Or is each, each kind of division kind of focused on like, oh, I'm trying to make an affordable bike, or commuter bike, or what have you, and really just trying to be best of class in the area that it's competing in. [00:08:49] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, first things first is we make sure that we have the right people leading the right categories. From that, every one of those category managers, their goal is to build the absolute best in class for that. Whether it be, uh, a youth bike, whether it be a road gravel or mountain bike, we always wanna shoot for the top. Only after we have all those, these pieces in place, do we start thinking about price points. How do we want to, you know, what price points do we want to hit? We look at, maybe sometimes we'll look at our competitors and see what they're doing and see how we can, you know, beat them. But for the great majority of time, because our factory, we are the factory. We have the greatest buying power in the entire cycling industry. If you think about it. I mean, we buy more D R X T rear derailers than any other brand on Earth. So normally we're, we're always gonna get the best pricing out of that. We don't normally focus on pricing. You know, your, your, your listeners can certainly do their own shopping and, and look at different brands and different prices, but that's certainly something where we differentiate our categories. Um, how do we break it down? And that's something we can talk about when we talk about Revolt X. What are, what are the prices here in the United. [00:09:54] Craig Dalton: Yeah. I'm curious and excited given your tenure at Giant, just when you started to see like a gravel bike first emerge in the lineup, and obviously the date you dropped to me earlier I think was 2013. The category barely existed at that point. So I'm curious if you recall, like why was that bike created originally? [00:10:14] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, that's a really good question. And I, I, I don't wanna say it was created by accident, but at the time, w. You know, the category managers, the marketing staff, we're in touch with the market. We ride a lot. It's our passion. So we're out there and seeing what, what people are doing. Gravel at the time from a mass production level really didn't exist. This is over a decade ago, like you just indicated. The consumers were, you know, maybe the, the elite that bleeding edge was kind of experimenting with, you know, taking a road bike and putting on the biggest tires possible and riding it in more aggressive terrain. I would say we caught onto that, that, that, that trend and it was, it was just a developing trend way back then. And we said, Hey, you know what, let's experiment. It seems like it makes sense. This might actually go somewhere. This, this might not be a fad. Like single speeding, right? Like that came and went for the most part. This actually has legs given the trends at the time of. Generally speaking, you know, road bike sales were just beginning to slump off. People might, might have started getting turned off a little bit about road riding just because of safety issues or just because of wanting to explore their terrain a little bit more than a traditional road bike could take them. Um, so it was kind of a culmination of a lot of a different events. Let us dip our toe in the water with the first Revolt series, and that was like over a decade ago. And looking back at the bike, looking at the geometry, looking at the max tire size, you know, I'm not gonna say it was wrong in every way, but it was an experiment, right? It was our first mass production toe dipped in the water, and we learned a tremendous amount from that first generation. So here we are today talking about our latest generation, which is the Revolt X, which as your listeners know, is a front suspension, gravel bike, and definitely happy to talk about that. [00:12:06] Craig Dalton: Yeah, it's so interesting. I feel like back in that 20 13, 20 14, 20 15, like there was this pocket of riders that weren't necessarily, you know, riding gravel. They were just happened to be riding on dirt roads or wanted a more durable drop bar bike for commuting. And so there was like enough of a pocket in there despite like. People wanting to use the bike for many different things. That type of bike made a lot of sense. And then, you know, as we moved forward into 20 15, 20 16, you started to sort of see this very much more specialized gravel event happen and people like really leaning into a gravel bike as a replacement for a road bike potentially in certain scenarios. So talk a little bit, if you can, at, at sort of a broad level. How you saw the revolt model evolve over those early years into, you know, 20 16 20 17? [00:13:00] Andrew Juskatis: Right. And so just like you indicated, Craig, you know, the, the racing scene at that time was. Just starting to bubble up more local events, little kind of underground events, but we, when we a, anytime we create a new product, we do ask ourselves. Okay. Is this product going to be raced or is this product going to be ridden? Is this for the adventure rider or is this for the guy, you know, shaves his legs and has the liker, uh, one piece kit on and is going, going for the number plate thing? So at that time we said no on racing, cuz racing really didn't seem like it was that big a deal. So the original revolt was geared more towards a. Was more towards exploration, was riding those b and C level roads, or even some, you know, all all, maybe at the time very light single track kind of stuff. But it was not [00:13:47] Craig Dalton: it originally a, was it a carbon bike originally? [00:13:50] Andrew Juskatis: no, no, no. Again, I, I would use the term experimental at the time, and so first generation, I think we talked about this a little bit offline, but committing to composite cutting molds. Is an entirely different thing than building an aluminum bike. Aluminum bikes obviously take a lot of engineering. There is a lot of technology in it, but the commitment level to building an aluminum bike from a, from a mass production standpoint is. Significantly less than committing to composites. So, like I said, bit of an experiment. The first revolt, um, we want to dip our toe in the water. It was aluminum and so really easy if we needed to second generation, if we needed to change geometry. It's very, very easy to do that once you cut molds, and, and I know you and I know a lot of your listeners know this, but once you cut those molds for composite, there's no going. And you know, I think we talked about this offline, the commitment level to cutting molds for a composite bike can can be darn near a hundred thousand dollars per size. So you need to think about your return on investment when you're committing to composite. [00:14:56] Craig Dalton: Yeah, for sure, for sure. Amazing. Like I love taking this journey with you. And then, you know, as I mentioned to you offline, like I became super attracted, I think, to the revolt aesthetic and performance attributes in that like 2018 timeframe, maybe, maybe 2019. But found that it was sort of oriented towards a, a narrower tire size at that time. Does that kind of track with the, the sort of design and performance objectives at that time for that model? [00:15:26] Andrew Juskatis: for sure. At that time when we, you know, we're trying to look into our, our crystal ball of the future, just, you know, point of reference when we build, uh, or create a new range or series of bicycles, you know, we're looking at a three year lifespan. No more, absolutely no more than a five year lifespan before we're gonna come out with the next generation. So three years generally. But we need to look at our crystal ball because we need to see what trends are happening, what trends are, are, are growing. What trends are faltering At the time, we, um, wanted to kind of maximize tire size without going bonkers. And I know a lot of folks, including yourself, kept screaming for larger and larger tire size at that, like that second generation revolt. Um, we didn't feel it was necessary, but when we move into this next generation here, like especially with Revolt X, we can talk about larger tire. [00:16:14] Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Well, let's get into it. Let's get into the revolt. Um, and, and maybe you can sort of break down. You've got one series that has the Rock Shock Suspension Fork and a Dropper Post, which I love the idea of. And then you've got the other, the other sort of, uh, standard rigid bike. [00:16:33] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, that, I mean, that's a, a great takeoff point. And, and kind of just for the record, let me, let me state our, our view of what you, just, what you just talked about. So, currently in our line, um, we launched this, uh, a little over a year ago was our Revolt Advanced Pro, and that's her composite, um, revolt bike. That's the bike you're gonna see our, um, professional racers on. Um, you're gonna. With most folks should probably pick that bike if they're gonna put a number plate on for most type of terrain. Um, and we certainly in our marketing materials and our communications, we talk about racing openly, freely, and, and proudly with that bike. No, it is not just a race bike. It's a very lightweight, it can be used for exploration or simply, you know, riding on ruffle roads. That's fine. But you will hear us talk about racing quite a bit with that, with that current model of revolt advance. The bike that we're focusing on today is the re, is the Revolt X Advance Pro. And so that has a suspension fork, just like you said. Just like you love, and it has the suspension seat post on it. It does have a little bit of suspension on it if you notice that in the spec, but the dropper as well, so. Not to say that's not a race bike, but we're not gonna be positioning it. Our professional racers probably won't be seen racing on that bike. It's a bit more for exploration really. Those all day adventure rides down rougher, rougher terrain, which there is certainly a trend for, but just to put it in perspective, um, in terms of sales numbers, You're gonna still see most people choosing the Revolt Advances Pro, that that composite line, um, for their everyday writing, this Revolt X is for a unique person like yourself or maybe some of your listeners who want and are asking for more. [00:18:15] Craig Dalton: Yeah, it's interesting, you know, as when rock shock and sh tram launched that fork, gosh, maybe a year ago, [00:18:21] Andrew Juskatis: Right? Mm-hmm. [00:18:23] Craig Dalton: like I realized that, you know, the early adopters of that fork were likely gonna have to either retrofit it and deal with the geometric changes that it's gonna apply to their bike or get a custom frame built because, The larger manufacturers just weren't ready to kind of jump on that trend. I think it made sense to like allow rock shock to put it out there in the world alongside, um, what Fox had been doing for some time earlier than that and just see where it was gonna sit. But I was sort of eagerly waiting for a larger brand like Giant to put one on a bike just to expose the world to the attributes of something that was purpose built and designed. Around that fork because to your point, not everybody's racing and it seems like there is a world and there are locations in the world where this type of suspended gravel bike, while it's still oriented around. Gravel riding, right? You're still gonna ride it on the road and mix train or whatever. But giving the rider an advantage, whether it's more comfort or stability, or safety or performance, with that suspension fork was gonna be something that is gonna appeal to yet these ever more refined niches of gravel that are emerging. [00:19:38] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, it, it, it's interesting, Craig, you know, you and I were talking offline before and I, I learned a, a bit about your history, um, certainly with mountain biking and, and we all remember way back in the day when, you know, the rock chalks RS one first came out, it seemed like a gimmick, maybe a novelty, and manufacturers, pretty much all of them simply took that suspension fork and threw it on an existing frame and frames back then were all steel, but, You know, that was one way to kind of dip their toe in the water to try out suspension and see if it's gonna stick and, and all of that. But they were taking a new product. That seriously altered the geometry and putting it on an existing frame, and that would've been the easy way for us to approach this. It certainly would've been the more economical way. Again, you know, we think about commitment to cutting molds is so expensive in order to open a new mold for composite frame. But we said, and we believe, you me, we argued about this a lot, um, within the company is do we fully commit if we're gonna put a suspension. On a revolt, do we fully commit to creating an entirely new series of molds? And the answer was, we either do it or we don't. And so we did it and we committed to a full size. Um, of new frames that are suspension, augmented, or suspension adjusted to accept a 40 millimeter fork. Um, it's a gamble. Uh, we will see about how sales are, um, universally again, um, it's, it's, it's definitely a risky move cuz we invested a lot into this frame to make sure that it, it handles correctly. We didn't want it to be, you know, a tugboat and really sluggish. If you put. A longer fork on an existing frame, it would slack out the front end so much so that it would, it would kill the characteristics of the bike. We didn't want to do that. [00:21:23] Craig Dalton: Yeah, I think that's a critical balance. And for the, for the listener who can kind of, can't visualize, like with the suspension fork, your head tube has to, there has to be a little bit more space, right? Cuz those forks are longer in order to add that 40 millimeters or whatnot of suspension in there. So there has to be an adjustment and if you just slap it on your average, It's gonna make it a little bit more relaxed, and maybe that is actually appropriate for how you're gonna ride, said bike, but is not the intended geometry that the designer put underneath you to begin with. So it is important to have someone thinking about those adjustments and designing them into the frame. Geometrically speaking, but also you mentioned to me that you, you also added a little bit more beef to the head tube in an understanding that the bike is gonna face different challenges and obstacles out there. [00:22:12] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, th That's exactly right, Craig. So if you think about this, so our existing revolt, advanced Pro, all size medium, has a head two length of about 150 millimeters in order to properly compensate for the kind of that axle to crown length of a suspension fork. The Revolt X Advanced Pro that we're talking about today is 115 millimeter head tube, so that head tube is significantly shorter in order to accommodate that longer lever arm of a suspension fork. And just like you indicated, um, in order to make sure that the bike would be safe, strong enough to handle that longer lever, lever arm, the engineering of the frame is a bit different In order to handle that, that suspension fork. [00:22:54] Craig Dalton: Now, I know you've got a ton of experience personally and passionately about mountain bikes in the mountain bike world. When it came to putting a dropper post on that bike, what were you thinking and how do you feel that, you know, the dropper post adds value in that particular bike? [00:23:09] Andrew Juskatis: For me it was easy because I am a mountain biker and it, within the company I was early adopter of, of a drop seat post and. I can't imagine riding a bike today without a drop seat post. It just has become part of the ride experience. And maybe I'm even more radical in thinking that pretty much every bicycle should have a drop seat post on it. And, and I know I'm joking about the roadside of things, but maybe I'm not joking about the roadside of things when it came to this product, especially considering its intent of being rid ridden over more rough terrain, vari. Yeah. I mean, that was a no-brainer. And so there is a, a dropper seat post on all of the models of the Revolt X. [00:23:52] Craig Dalton: Okay. Yeah. Well, you'll get no objection from me here. As everybody well knows, big fan, I considered an upgrade to any bicycle I have underneath me, but I will get off my soapbox or maybe not even mount it today because I've been on it many times before on the pod. [00:24:07] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah. [00:24:10] Craig Dalton: We've talked a little bit about the, the fork and the, the dropper post, but let's talk about the frame and some of the other attributes. I know that there's some shared attributes. The revolt, advance, and the Xs. In terms of like that flip chip, let's drill into what that means and let's talk about the tire size and capability of the bike. [00:24:26] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, for sure. So some of the similarities between the two, uh, ranges. So that's the, the Revolt Advanced Pro and this new Revolt X Advanced Pro is, and that's one of the features you just mentioned, is the flip chip dropout. Flip Chip dropout is simply a flippable chip that is located in the rear dropout of the frame. That dropout, whether it can be shifted from its low. Or to its high position, that's 10 millimeters of difference, what that 10 millimeters does for yourself and for your listeners, you do understand that that will elongate the wheel base, making it more stable ride. Um, I think more significantly than that even is that it allows for different tire size. So in its short position, when the flip chip is, is shifted forward, that allows for a 42 millimeter maximum tire size. If you really. [00:25:14] Craig Dalton: On the 700 Seari. [00:25:16] Andrew Juskatis: 700 C. Yeah. If you wanna flip to the, um, long position that allows for a 53 millimeter tire, um, in that long position, that's, [00:25:25] Craig Dalton: Yeah. [00:25:25] Andrew Juskatis: that's pretty meaty [00:25:27] Craig Dalton: What are the, what are the different lenses of the stays, if you recall? [00:25:31] Andrew Juskatis: off top of my head. I, I don't know, but it is a 10 millimeter difference from the short position to the long position for sure. All geometries are available on our website, so you can see. And that, that is size specific as well, that change. [00:25:44] Craig Dalton: Got it. And then on the, on the rigid fork, on the advance, is there a flip ship up front [00:25:49] Andrew Juskatis: No, no, we didn't see the need for a flip chip up front. Um, you can run, you know, a 53 millimeter tire. It doesn't matter. Um, there is no flip chip up front. That's, you know, we, we, we ask ourselves these questions when we're creating the product. That starts to get down the wormhole of how much is too much. You start adding, A lot of features to a product like this. Obviously that adds complication. That can add complexity and maintenance, and it can also add weight. So what is really gonna make a difference for the rider is something we always ask ourselves. [00:26:21] Craig Dalton: And when you design these bikes, are you designing strictly around a 700 sea wheel set, or are you also, you know, accommodating a six 50? [00:26:28] Andrew Juskatis: No, we, we think about 700 c I mean, the majority of of consumers who are gonna purchase this product are interested in purchasing this product. Certainly will ride a 700 C wheel. I know others, including yourself, might wanna run a different size wheel. Um, you're obviously free to do that as well, but are geometries listed. Don't get in, go down that, that rabbit hole of what if you use this size. [00:26:50] Craig Dalton: Yeah. It's interesting, you know, several years ago, I think just sort of the, the design constraints or the vision at that moment was. You needed to do six 50 B wheels in order to get that bigger tire size. And now that you and you, like many others, are able to run 700 by 50 tires without changing geometry. To me, who was a big proponent of six 50 b a number of years ago, I'm, I'm sort of more open to the idea that, you know, at 700 c you. you could need. If you can go up to 700 by, you know, in your case 53, like I don't see a need for, for much more than someone on the bike packing margins to ever want. More than that. And then to your point, like the bike, both aesthetically and performance-wise, you go down to a 700 by 40, which maybe is a sort of standardish race size. You can take that tighter, uh, rear end with that flip chip. And you've gotta have the supercharged race bike underneath. [00:27:50] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, for sure. Yeah, so it does have that, that variability in it, and we're just seeing, I don't, we are seeing less six 50 B out there in the market because again, um, we've been able to compensate very well for 700 C so we're, we're pretty satisfied with that decision. [00:28:06] Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah, that makes sense. Any other attributes of the bike that you would typically point out? [00:28:12] Andrew Juskatis: Well, the, the neat thing about it is, you know, if you're a reader or if your, uh, listeners are familiar with the Revolt Advanced Pro, one of the, the core features on that is what we call our, our diffuse handlebar and diffuse seat post. Um, in general, you know, kind of taking a big step back with Giant, one thing we've always been really proud of is not promoting, not creating gim. Um, integrated suspension systems, you know, really, really complex things, unique to frames like that. We try and avoid doing that kind of stuff because we see a lot of our competitors making those decisions to add whatever their own integrated suspension system and, That's not our angle. That's not what we're pro we're proud of. So when we introduce the technology, we want it to be effective, but we want it to be simple as well. Diffuse is our kind of flexible handlebar and flexible seat post. It's a D shaped seat post. It's a D shaped handlebar. It offers a little bit of compliance. It's a little bit of compliance. No weight penalty, simplicity, you know, it's not gonna break. It doesn't require maintenance, and it's something that riders can feel. Now obviously the Revolt X that we're talking about today, um, doesn't have that diffuse seat post. It has a, a dropper seat post, which does have a little bit of suspension in it, about 20 mils of suspension. Um, But the point I'm trying to make here is that there are options for seatpost. If you don't wanna run a dropper, you can run a traditional round, uh, seatpost if you want, or you can run our defuse seatpost, which offers, I'll call it a 10 millimeters of four AF travel on it as well. So options for the, uh, for the rider, for the owner. [00:29:54] Craig Dalton: And for clarity, so that the diffuse C Post it, it's the, the frame accommodates a round C post, but the diffuse has a D shape somewhere in the. In the post. [00:30:06] Andrew Juskatis: No. Well, so the entire seatpost itself is D shaped. It's using a series of shims you can put in, um, that D shaped into our round seat tube, or you can use a different shim to put in a, you know, a round seat post. [00:30:19] Craig Dalton: Okay, [00:30:20] Andrew Juskatis: So options, the bottom line is options. [00:30:23] Craig Dalton: one of the hallmarks I always think visually of the giant design has been that sort of dropped seat stay. And I know it's not just an aesthetic decision. What's the kind of design philosophy behind that? [00:30:37] Andrew Juskatis: Rudimentary suspension. If you think about it, it kind of creates a pivot point for the seat tube. If you think about it, your listeners can visualize this. The actual flexing of the seat tube is kind of pivoted off that drop. Um, That drops stay. If you put the stay up in a old school traditional format, it would kind of negate that. So, long story short, it offers a tiny bit of overall seat tube suspension as the seat post, as your seat, as your weight. Kind of pivots off that pivot point. [00:31:09] Craig Dalton: that makes sense. And am, am I correct, does that technology also translator or maybe it originated on the road side of Giant's business? Are the road bikes kind of leaning into that compliance as [00:31:20] Andrew Juskatis: Started way back when everything we just talked about started from the Cyclecross side of things. Um, started with our Tcx Tcx featured a lot of what we're talking about today. That was our test bed for Diffuse. Um, that was our test bed for kind of the, the, the drop stays because it, and, and you know, we all know how the sport of cycle cross has gone. It, it's, it's kind of been superseded by, uh, by gravel. But everything we just talked about today was tried on our cyclecross bike first We proved it and it moved on to revolt. And then a little bit, we'll move on to, you know, endurance road bikes as well, and then to some degree onto high performance road racing as well. [00:32:06] Craig Dalton: Yeah, interesting. I just had this other giant model name pop into my head and I, I think it might have been officially my first proper road bike I bought as an adult was a giant kdx. [00:32:17] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, that's a really, uh, that's, that's a poignant topic you're bringing up. So KX was our first line of carbon fiber bicycles, you know, way back when, first one of the first mass produced, um, not the first, but one of the first mass produced carbon fiber bikes that consumers could buy, both road and mountain. That was innovative at the time, really complex to make, reasonably successful for us, but that went away. Um, today, the KX net name lives on in our extremely high performance range of componentry that is separate from giant. Um, those components can be found on many other brands as well, but that KX name lives on, um, moving into the. [00:33:03] Craig Dalton: I reme, I recall it being reintroduced, uh, as a brand for those components. And I, sorry, I can't help but jump on the way back train when I'm talking to you. [00:33:14] Andrew Juskatis: it, it's totally, it's totally appropriate. I, I, I love jumping on the way back machine and, and looking back because you know, the, the topic of. The conversation of the comments that certainly come up with Revolt X are, my gosh, you know, it looks like an old school mountain bike. And, and I, I'll be honest with you, Craig, I just hopped in the garage. I have a revolted Revolt X advanced Pro zero sitting in my garage. It's size extra large, and I just wanted to weigh it. Just, you know, this is actual production. This is the same bike you can buy again, size, extra large. I'm a pretty tall rider, but it was 20 pounds, 15 ounces, uh, without pedals. So, you know. That, that, that's fairly heavy. And you know, I think you could get a hard tail mountain bike somewhere down within that realm of range. But these are two totally different products that are geared towards two different riding experiences. So you can draw your similarities, but it's different. [00:34:08] Craig Dalton: yeah. You know, I get, I get drawn into those debates as well, and I, I, you know, living in the Bay Area and formally living in San Francisco itself, I had a hard tail mountain bike. And I can tell you that while I touch the same terrain that I, I did back in my hard tail mountain biking days, I definitely ride it differently and create different loops because of the drop bars and the gravel bike. It gets definitely like it. It exists and it's hard to describe potentially. It definitely exists in a different space in my mind and in my garage in terms of like where I'm gonna go when I get on a gravel bike versus a mountain. [00:34:43] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, for sure. I mean, uh, we're speaking of generalities here, but I'm sure as heck not going to ride my mountain bike 15, 20 miles on the road to get to some. Mixed conditions. You know, I'm not, I'm not gonna do that on my mountain bike. You can, but I, it's just not traditionally done. I would gladly do it on Revolt X, right? You pump up the tires and, and go for a 15, 20 mile, 30 mile road ride to get to those interesting BC roads or light, single track, different experience altogether. [00:35:14] Craig Dalton: Yeah, that's so true. Like you would consider that a failure of a mountain bike ride. If you had to ride for an hour, rode 30 minutes of dirt, and then rode an hour home on the road, that would not be a mountain bike ride. Whereas it's a perfectly fine gravel ride. [00:35:27] Andrew Juskatis: it's exactly what we intended when we created Revolt X. [00:35:31] Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah. Amazing. I will, uh, Andrew, I'll put uh, links in the show notes so everybody can find images of these bikes and find where to buy them from their local, giant dealer. And I very much appreciated you coming on the show and talking a little bit about your history and the history of Giant, because it's such a, A storied brand that many of us have been familiar with for obviously, you know, our entire cycling careers, that it's great to see it come full circle and for you guys to have such a, what I think is sort of a spot on spec for a modern gravel bike. [00:36:03] Andrew Juskatis: Well, great. Thanks for having me, Craig. I mean, I, I think it's a really interesting story, not only with this particular product, but kind of where it came from, what we were thinking and, and how Giant was able to make it unique in the marketplace. [00:36:14] Craig Dalton: Yeah, and I think it's also like, you know, the economics of the bike industry are important to consider and the, the sort of, uh, engineering and manufacturing might that a giant can put forth just kind of provides a lot of confidence, I think, for owners that, you know, the bike has been well engineered, well tested, and didn't come out before it was ready. [00:36:33] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah. Yeah. Thanks for noticing that and that that really was, you know, a massive argument within the company. If we're gonna do it, let's do it right, and let's commit to a frame that is suspension adjusted. So thanks for noticing that. [00:36:46] Craig Dalton: Yeah, of course. It was a pleasure talking to Andrew. [00:36:48] Andrew Juskatis: Yeah, thanks Craig. [00:36:51] Craig Dalton: That's going to do it for this week's edition of the gravel ride podcast. Big, thanks to Andrew for joining the show and talking a little bit about Giant's history and a lot about that. 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