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Today you could win a $50 gift card from LFS marine and outdoor with a good boating story. One of the stories here almost resorted in an international incident!

Mark, Trevor and Henry go through the 2-0 win at home to Grimsby and the 2-0 defeat away at Bradford on the Saturday. The chat is sidetracked by a more wider look at what has happened over the season and where it has gone wrong, and what could be behind it. We hear from the women's team after their final game of the season. We are joined by Mark Halliwell ahead of Cheltenham's Thursday night trip to Crewe.We end with LFS roundup, a few words on Johnny King and look at possible Player of the Season winners. Remember you can help the running of the pod by clicking this link - buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A large number of large payments went out from the Biden Administration after the election to NGOs like Lutheran Family Services.  LFS of Nebraska was one recipient, raising questions from Elon Musk and DOGE, which cut off payments.  I talk about this with LFS-NE CEO Chris Tonniges.

Henry, Steve and Tom go through the 1-1 draw at home to Doncaster. There is a look ahead to Notts County next Saturday with the help of Notts County Talk. There's an LFS roundup, a plea from me to you to come on board and a well done to the three internationals that have been called up.Remember you can help support the running of the pod by clicking the link www.buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James, Tim and Trevor look back on a week where Crewe lost to Fleetwood and drew at Salford, but also focus on Shilow Tracey after his injury on Tuesday night. There is an update from the women's team after their game on Sunday.We preview the Doncaster game coming on Saturday with Donny fan Daniel. There's an LFS update and we look at the latest ticket news coming from the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex, Steve and Graham go through a throughly impressive away performance at Chesterfield that sees Crewe come away with a 3-1 victory.The women's team were in action against high flying Wythenshawe.We look ahead to Fleetwood and Salford with help from Cod Vlogs and One Up Front Respectively.We end with an LFS round up and a reminder to listen to our Ryan Dicker pod if you missed it. Remember you can help the running of the pod at www.buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve is in the host's chair this week and he is joined by Mark, James and debutant Euan on Friday's bumper crowd who came to see Crewe's 0-0 draw with Colchester. There are two games coming up over the festive period to look ahead to and we were joined by Mark to discuss Cheltenham and Johnathan to go through MK's season so far. We round up the pod with a bit of Fantasy Football and LFS admin and discuss the big news this week about the gaffer staying put. Remember you can help support the podcast by clicking this link - buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom M, Tom K and Graham go through a wet and windy home draw with Bradford. There's a look ahead to two games coming up this week.Alex from DN35 helps us preview Grimsby Town on Saturday.There is an LFS winner! If you would like to get involved in the next LFS then please email Tim this week at railwaymenpodcastlms@gmx.com with your pick and instructions of where to send the £5.Remember you can help support the pod here by going to this link buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James, Danny and debutant Callum go over the 2-0 win over Notts County that lifted Crewe in to the automatic places. The women's team were in action at Tranmere. We briefly look ahead to Monday's game.Steve drops in to give us a Cheshire cup update.We hear from Ali Lawrence ahed of his charity challenge to walk from Gresty Road to Burslem on Monday, We end with a bit of LFS and when you can expect to hear from us next week. You can support Ali on his charity walk here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/ali-lawrence-1730639384216?newPage=trueRemember you can also support the podcast here - www.buymeacoffee.com/therailwaymen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning! Who's ready for a fun night at LFS for yet another playoff match? Tough opponent coming to town, so it won't be a cake walk. In this episode, Joey and I discuss Racing's season finale against Sand Diego (Landon Donovan really needs to take the dive and go bald. It's over, bro!) and Loucity's big win to open the playoffs against a feisty North Carolina FC. We have a tough letter "Q" in the "ABCs Of Louisville Soccer" as well.   Please like, subscribe, and share to our small but growing show! We love that you listen. And as always, especially in such a strange time, SHARE THE LOVE. We need it!

Good morning, and I hope you are doing well this amazing morning! Between the cloudless skies and colorful nights October here has been fantastic, but not so much in other places. Another bad storm hit the landmass, and we have the folks in Florida who have to deal with the aftermath in our hearts.   In this episode, Joey and I discuss Racing's struggles against a good KC team at LFS, LouCity's GLORIOUS late goal to earn a point in the latest installment of LIPAFC, our new USMNT coach with the operatic name starts to put the team through it's paces, and the letter "O" in the "The ABCs of Louisville Soccer" ... KABAM! We think you'll enjoy it.   As always, please like subscribe and share ... and most importantly, SHARE THE LOVE! 

Steve stands in as host this week, and is joined by James, Graham and Henry to go through the win over Gillingham courtesy of the Shilow brace.There's an update from the women's team. We look ahead to Doncaster away next Saturday. We end with an update from LFS, a roundup of Radio Stoke and we end with the news that there SHOULD be a player pod this week!Get your picks in to Tim for LFS here RailwaymenpodcastLMS@gmx.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions  TnCouponer:  ⬇️ If you only had to watch one current tv wrestling show for the rest of your life.. Which show would you choose? Who would win this tag team match? Harlem Heat vs Dudley Boys Was the main event for AEW All out too violent? Lights out steel cage match Swerve vs Hangman.. Better wrestler Natalya or Charlotte? You know i got to stir it up..

Selvom beskæftigelsen er rekordhøj, og Danmarks økonomi står stærkt, befinder vi os i en produktivitetskrise, hvis man spørger Dansk Erhverv. Derfor foreslår Dansk Erhverv, at regeringen skal sætte et konkret velstandsmål. Men er vi ikke produktive nok på det danske arbejdsmarked? Er det et problem, når der tilsyneladende er masser af penge i statskassen og beskæftigelsen er rekordhøj? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: Tore Stramer, cheføkonom, Dansk Erhverv, Kirsten Gunvor Løth, formand LFS, landsforbundet for socialpædagoger, Pelle Dragsted, politisk leder for Enhedslisten, Benny Engelbrecht, finansordfører, Socialdemokratiet, Jane Mylenberg, selvstændig rådgiver og Franciska Rosenkilde, politisk leder for Alternativet. Vært: Mathias Pedersen.

Selvom beskæftigelsen er rekordhøj, og Danmarks økonomi står stærkt, befinder vi os i en produktivitetskrise, hvis man spørger Dansk Erhverv. Derfor foreslår Dansk Erhverv, at regeringen skal sætte et konkret velstandsmål. Men er vi ikke produktive nok på det danske arbejdsmarked? Er det et problem, når der tilsyneladende er masser af penge i statskassen og beskæftigelsen er rekordhøj? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: Tore Stramer, cheføkonom, Dansk Erhverv, Kirsten Gunvor Løth, formand LFS, landsforbundet for socialpædagoger, Pelle Dragsted, politisk leder for Enhedslisten, Benny Engelbrecht, finansordfører, Socialdemokratiet, Jane Mylenberg, selvstændig rådgiver og Franciska Rosenkilde, politisk leder for Alternativet. Vært: Mathias Pedersen.

Selvom beskæftigelsen er rekordhøj, og Danmarks økonomi står stærkt, befinder vi os i en produktivitetskrise, hvis man spørger Dansk Erhverv. Derfor foreslår Dansk Erhverv, at regeringen skal sætte et konkret velstandsmål. Men er vi ikke produktive nok på det danske arbejdsmarked? Er det et problem, når der tilsyneladende er masser af penge i statskassen og beskæftigelsen er rekordhøj? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: Tore Stramer, cheføkonom, Dansk Erhverv, Kirsten Gunvor Løth, formand LFS, landsforbundet for socialpædagoger, Pelle Dragsted, politisk leder for Enhedslisten, Benny Engelbrecht, finansordfører, Socialdemokratiet, Jane Mylenberg, selvstændig rådgiver og Franciska Rosenkilde, politisk leder for Alternativet. Vært: Mathias Pedersen.

Good morning! Looks like another beautiful evening is on tap at LFS for those going to the Racing match tonight. Hope you get a program, because you may need it! Joey and I discuss the MASSIVE changes with the team this week, Loucity's extremely efficient and dominant win against conference rival CHEWW FC (I wonder who will get that ... ), letter H of the "ABC's Of Louisville Soccer", and some other stuff as well.   NOTE: We've scheduled a time to record with James O'Connor and hope to have him on next week! Really looking forward to that.    Thanks for listening! As always, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE, because don't you want the rest of the world to feel the joy you feel listening to this??  And as always, and most importantly, SHARE THE LOVE!

Jenn Perry, 57, breast cancer and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Chicopee Jenn Perry discovered her breast cancer like many women do: finding a lump. She had a biopsy which confirmed a tumor. But Jenn is not like most breast cancer patients and survivors. Jenn has an inherited genetic syndrome known as Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS). When Jenn was treated for breast cancer, she didn't know what LFS was. She just knew there were a number of relatives in her family who had cancer, including her mother who lost her life to breast cancer. She underwent genetic testing to see if her cancer was caused by genetics and she learned that it was. Jenn felt she would get the best care at Dana-Farber, especially being pre-disposed to multiple different cancers from LFS. Dana-Farber is home to one of the only LFS Centers in the country. The knowledge that her cancer was caused by an inherited condition, while empowering in some ways, gave rise to a more difficult question – could her daughters also have LFS and should they undergo genetic testing. When the timing was right, both her daughters underwent genetic testing revealing that they both have LFS. Her oldest daughter Samantha was diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Jenn does not let breast cancer slow her down and takes a glass half-full approachto life. Her passion is competitive show jumping in the equestrian world. Jenn also serves as president of the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association, an organization dedicated to a world without genetic cancers. Jenn is married to her best friend and love of her life, Bert, and has two wonderful daughters, Samantha, 30 and Lexi, 21. 

In this episode, Josh Null and Jay Stubbbs share personal anecdotes and case studies to explore the potential impact of accidents and long-term disabilities on one's ability to work and earn an income. Josh and Jay highlight the significance of protecting income through proper insurance planning, especially for young professionals and those in high-paying, demanding jobs. The discussion also covers the underwriting process for disability insurance, considering factors such as physical and mental health, financial impact, and income replacement percentages. The speakers mention prominent insurance carriers and specialized risk companies in the disability insurance field. Additionally, they introduce the concept of business overhead expense insurance, which supports ongoing operating expenses and potentially replacing the owner in the event of a disability. Enjoy the show! 3 Key Episode Takeaways: Disability insurance is crucial for protecting one's income in the event of accidents or long-term disabling events that prevent someone from working in their occupation. We discuss personal experiences with injuries and emphasize how disability can impact the ability to earn an income, especially for high-earning professionals.  Underwriting for disability insurance involves assessing physical and mental health history, financial impact of a disability, and determining appropriate coverage amounts to replace a portion of income. Working with experienced professionals who understand the nuances of disability insurance planning is important. Business overhead expense (BoE) insurance is another consideration discussed for business owners. It covers ongoing operating expenses if an owner becomes disabled. The speakers explain key aspects like coverage limitations, benefit amounts, and premium costs related to BoE policies and individual disability income insurance.    Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, LLC ("GCFA”) is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of Alabama and in such other jurisdictions where it is registered, filed the required notices, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from such registration and/or notice filing requirements. Registration does not indicate or imply that GCFA has attained a particular level of skill or ability, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulator.   The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast serves mainly to disseminate general information including those pertaining to GCFA's advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, materials and links. The publication of this podcast should not be construed by any client and/or prospective client as GCFA's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, nor should it be interpreted as GCFA providing personalized investment advice, or any type of professional advice, for compensation, wherever this program is broadcast. Any subsequent, direct communication by GCFA with a prospective client will be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.   Certain information, news stories, headlines, data, charts, graphs, figures or statistics presented on this podcast may have been obtained from third-party sources that are believed to be generally reliable but which GCFA may not have independently verified. GCFA does not and cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or reliability of any such third-party information and undertakes no obligation to update or correct any information that may become obsolete, unreliable, or inaccurate. The podcast also contains the opinions, views, and perspectives expressed by Josh Null and any other GCFA representatives which are solely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or perspectives of GCFA as a firm. Such personal views and opinions should not be construed as endorsements or professional advice from GCFA. GCFA makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this podcoast, and disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred from using or relying on such information. GCFA and Providence Partners are not affiliated, nor are any of their respective representatives. Jay Stubbs is not employed directly by or for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, nor is he involved in any securities transactions. If payment is received for any insurance planning or production, Jay is paid directly from the insurance carrier. There are no revenue sharing or referral fees paid to, or received from, in regards to Jay's role with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors.  The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast content has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. The information provided herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any strategy; it is intended only to provide insight into the opinions of the author. All information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Podcast content offers commentary and generalized research, not personalized investment advice, and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Jay Stubb's investments and advisory services are offered through representatives of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Member SIPC. Investments offered to residents of Alabama. Advisory services offered to residents of Alabama. Securities offered through AL. Investment advisory services offered in AL. Lincoln Financial Securities does not provide legal or tax advice. Providence Partners, Providence Benefits, JWS Financial, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities are not affiliated. LFS-2912837-011720.

In this episode, Josh Null and Jay Stubbs discuss Jay's experience and role at Providence Partners and Providence Benefits. Jay shares his personal story of how his father's passing and the importance of life insurance influenced his decision to pursue a career in the financial services industry, focusing on the risk management side. He explains his role as an intermediary and advisor to financial advisors, helping them navigate various risk management solutions for their clients. Jay also discusses the multidimensional approach of his firm, their mission to build strong relationships with producers, and the importance of having a team-based approach to better serve clients. Enjoy the Show! 3 Key Episode Takeways: Jay Stubbs, the director of Providence Partners and Providence Benefits along the Gulf Coast, has 25+ years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in the risk management side. He partners with independent advisors like Josh Null to provide superior products and services to help them achieve success for their clients.  Providence Partners offers a multidimensional approach, providing support for various risk management needs such as life insurance, disability income protection, long-term care, and fixed annuities. They work with a team of specialists to offer tailored solutions based on each client's unique situation. Jay encourages insurance advisors to form their own entities (LLCs) and create their own agencies to build a brand that can eventually be teamed up with an advising firm or sold upon retirement. Providence Partners primarily serves the Gulf Coast area but also attracts business from outside the Southeast due to their strong value proposition.   Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, LLC ("GCFA”) is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of Alabama and in such other jurisdictions where it is registered, filed the required notices, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from such registration and/or notice filing requirements. Registration does not indicate or imply that GCFA has attained a particular level of skill or ability, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulator.   The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast serves mainly to disseminate general information including those pertaining to GCFA's advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, materials and links. The publication of this podcast should not be construed by any client and/or prospective client as GCFA's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, nor should it be interpreted as GCFA providing personalized investment advice, or any type of professional advice, for compensation, wherever this program is broadcast. Any subsequent, direct communication by GCFA with a prospective client will be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.   Certain information, news stories, headlines, data, charts, graphs, figures or statistics presented on this podcast may have been obtained from third-party sources that are believed to be generally reliable but which GCFA may not have independently verified. GCFA does not and cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or reliability of any such third-party information and undertakes no obligation to update or correct any information that may become obsolete, unreliable, or inaccurate. The podcast also contains the opinions, views, and perspectives expressed by Josh Null and any other GCFA representatives which are solely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or perspectives of GCFA as a firm. Such personal views and opinions should not be construed as endorsements or professional advice from GCFA. GCFA makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this podcoast, and disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred from using or relying on such information. GCFA and Providence Partners are not affiliated, nor are any of their respective representatives. Jay Stubbs is not employed directly by or for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, nor is he involved in any securities transactions. If payment is received for any insurance planning or production, Jay is paid directly from the insurance carrier. There are no revenue sharing or referral fees paid to, or received from, in regards to Jay's role with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors.  The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast content has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. The information provided herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any strategy; it is intended only to provide insight into the opinions of the author. All information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Podcast content offers commentary and generalized research, not personalized investment advice, and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Jay Stubb's investments and advisory services are offered through representatives of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Member SIPC. Investments offered to residents of Alabama. Advisory services offered to residents of Alabama. Securities offered through AL. Investment advisory services offered in AL. Lincoln Financial Securities does not provide legal or tax advice. Providence Partners, Providence Benefits, JWS Financial, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities are not affiliated. LFS-2912837-011720.

In this epsiode, Josh discuss why clients should work with his firm and what sets them apart, such as their fiduciary-based approach, years of experience, and ability to cater to clients who have built wealth through entrepreneurship or consistent saving. He also addresses how GCFA can be a good fit for financial advisors looking to go independent or find a succession plan. Enjoy the Show! 3 Key Episode Takeaways Josh Null, the owner of Gulf Coast Financial Advisors (an independent financial planning and investment management firm), discusses why consumers should consider working with his firm. He emphasizes their unique offering, fiduciary-based financial planning, and years of experience in various niches of the financial services industry.  The ideal client for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors is someone who has done extraordinary things, such as building a business from scratch, growing a substantial nest egg through dedicated work, or living within their means to save for retirement. These clients are looking for honest, common-sense guidance and a long-term relationship with a knowledgeable and trustworthy advisor. For financial advisors considering going independent or seeking a succession plan, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors offers an opportunity to join their team. By joining Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, these advisors can benefit from the firm's established brand, marketing apparatus, and the ability to truly own their book of business without non-compete or non-solicit clauses in their contracts.   Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, LLC ("GCFA”) is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of Alabama and in such other jurisdictions where it is registered, filed the required notices, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from such registration and/or notice filing requirements. Registration does not indicate or imply that GCFA has attained a particular level of skill or ability, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulator.   The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast serves mainly to disseminate general information including those pertaining to GCFA's advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, materials and links. The publication of this podcast should not be construed by any client and/or prospective client as GCFA's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, nor should it be interpreted as GCFA providing personalized investment advice, or any type of professional advice, for compensation, wherever this program is broadcast. Any subsequent, direct communication by GCFA with a prospective client will be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.   Certain information, news stories, headlines, data, charts, graphs, figures or statistics presented on this podcast may have been obtained from third-party sources that are believed to be generally reliable but which GCFA may not have independently verified. GCFA does not and cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or reliability of any such third-party information and undertakes no obligation to update or correct any information that may become obsolete, unreliable, or inaccurate. The podcast also contains the opinions, views, and perspectives expressed by Josh Null and any other GCFA representatives which are solely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or perspectives of GCFA as a firm. Such personal views and opinions should not be construed as endorsements or professional advice from GCFA. GCFA makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this podcoast, and disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred from using or relying on such information. GCFA and Providence Partners are not affiliated, nor are any of their respective representatives. Jay Stubbs is not employed directly by or for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, nor is he involved in any securities transactions. If payment is received for any insurance planning or production, Jay is paid directly from the insurance carrier. There are no revenue sharing or referral fees paid to, or received from, in regards to Jay's role with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors.  The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast content has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. The information provided herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any strategy; it is intended only to provide insight into the opinions of the author. All information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Podcast content offers commentary and generalized research, not personalized investment advice, and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Jay Stubb's investments and advisory services are offered through representatives of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Member SIPC. Investments offered to residents of Alabama. Advisory services offered to residents of Alabama. Securities offered through AL. Investment advisory services offered in AL. Lincoln Financial Securities does not provide legal or tax advice. Providence Partners, Providence Benefits, JWS Financial, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities are not affiliated. LFS-2912837-011720.

In this episode, Josh Null and Jay Stubbs explore the complex world of financial services acronyms. Starting with an overview of their roles and backgrounds, they explain the various organizations and terms that industry professionals encounter. They discuss FMOs (Field Marketing Organizations), IMOs (Independent Marketing Organizations), and BGAs (Brokerage General Agencies) and how these differ from captive carriers.   Josh and Jay also touch on related acronyms like RIA (Registered Investment Adviser) and IAR (Investment Adviser Representative), clarifying their nuances. They talk about the benefits these organizations provide, such as offering a range of products and helping advisors shop for the best client solutions. Additionally, Jay explains his own credentials as a CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) and emphasizes the importance of understanding industry-specific certifications and ratings. This episode serves as a valuable guide for both curious investors and financial professionals, demystifying the acronyms that dominate the industry. For more information and resources, listeners are encouraged to visit the Providence Partners website or contact Jay directly. Enjoy The Show!   3 Key Episode Takeaways - Understanding Industry Acronyms: We break down what FMOs (Field Marketing Organizations), IMOs (Independent Marketing Organizations), and BGAs (Brokerage General Agencies) are, and how they differ. This knowledge is crucial for anyone in financial services to comprehend the structures that support various products and solutions. - Benefits of Different Organizations: Jay Stubbs explains the importance of these organizations in offering multiple products and solutions for clients. Focusing on their ability to shop for the best options in the market ensures you can provide top-tier choices for your clients. - Navigating Client Solutions: Learn how to leverage the specific offerings of these organizations to better serve your clients. From life insurance to annuities, the ability to compare and find the best fit is a game-changer in financial planning and advisory services.   Show Overview 02:23 Growth in insurance business through acronyms explained. 05:37 Insurance and annuity products marketed through FMOs. 08:58 General agency provides higher service level access.   Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, LLC ("GCFA”) is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of Alabama and in such other jurisdictions where it is registered, filed the required notices, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from such registration and/or notice filing requirements. Registration does not indicate or imply that GCFA has attained a particular level of skill or ability, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulator.   The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast serves mainly to disseminate general information including those pertaining to GCFA's advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, materials and links. The publication of this podcast should not be construed by any client and/or prospective client as GCFA's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, nor should it be interpreted as GCFA providing personalized investment advice, or any type of professional advice, for compensation, wherever this program is broadcast. Any subsequent, direct communication by GCFA with a prospective client will be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.   Certain information, news stories, headlines, data, charts, graphs, figures or statistics presented on this podcast may have been obtained from third-party sources that are believed to be generally reliable but which GCFA may not have independently verified. GCFA does not and cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or reliability of any such third-party information and undertakes no obligation to update or correct any information that may become obsolete, unreliable, or inaccurate. The podcast also contains the opinions, views, and perspectives expressed by Josh Null and any other GCFA representatives which are solely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or perspectives of GCFA as a firm. Such personal views and opinions should not be construed as endorsements or professional advice from GCFA. GCFA makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this podcoast, and disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred from using or relying on such information. GCFA and Providence Partners are not affiliated, nor are any of their respective representatives. /////// Jay Stubbs is not employed directly by or for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, nor is he involved in any securities transactions. If payment is received for any insurance planning or production, Jay is paid directly from the insurance carrier. There are no revenue sharing or referral fees paid to, or received from, in regards to Jay's role with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors.  The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast content has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. The information provided herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any strategy; it is intended only to provide insight into the opinions of the author. All information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Podcast content offers commentary and generalized research, not personalized investment advice, and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Jay Stubb's investments and advisory services are offered through representatives of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Member SIPC. Investments offered to residents of Alabama. Advisory services offered to residents of Alabama. Securities offered through AL. Investment advisory services offered in AL. Lincoln Financial Securities does not provide legal or tax advice. Providence Partners, Providence Benefits, JWS Financial, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities are not affiliated. LFS-2912837-011720.

In this episode, Josh and Jay dive deep into what it truly means to be an independent financial advisor. They discuss the pros and cons, highlighting the flexibility and comprehensive service offerings that come with independence. They also touch on the challenges of establishing a credible brand and building a supportive team around the advisor. Josh shares his journey from being a captive agent to an independent advisor, and eventually establishing Gulf Coast Financial Advisors. Jay emphasizes the importance of having a strategic plan, assembling a reliable team, and utilizing technology to offer top-notch services to clients. They explore the difference between captive and semi-captive advisors and the transition to fully independent status. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the steps needed to move from being a solo advisor to a business owner with a succession plan. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to broaden their career in financial services. 3 Key Episode Takeaways: 1. Understanding Independent Financial Advisors: Jay and Josh clarify the concept of independence in the financial advisory sector, explaining the freedom and flexibility it offers to advisors in terms of business decisions and tools available to best serve clients. 2. Transitioning from Captive to Independent: The episode walks you through the phases of becoming an independent advisor—from a captive or semi-captive setup to owning your own practice. They emphasize the importance of having a robust support system and assembling a team of specialists to leverage different areas of expertise. 3. Building a Strong Business Foundation: For those who aspire to transform from independent advisors to business owners, Josh and Jay delve into the significance of establishing a solid organizational structure, protecting personal assets, and ensuring continuity through succession planning. Show Overview: 02:00 Discussing independent financial advisor industry specifics and experiences. 03:07 Evaluating the benefits of being an independent financial advisor. 08:32 Specialists' importance and distinctions between captive, semi-captive. 11:51 Independence in financial services and brand building. 13:19 Transitioning from sole proprietor to LLC importance. 16:47 General info dissemination, not personalized investment advice.   Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, LLC ("GCFA”) is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of Alabama and in such other jurisdictions where it is registered, filed the required notices, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from such registration and/or notice filing requirements. Registration does not indicate or imply that GCFA has attained a particular level of skill or ability, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulator.   The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast serves mainly to disseminate general information including those pertaining to GCFA's advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, materials and links. The publication of this podcast should not be construed by any client and/or prospective client as GCFA's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, nor should it be interpreted as GCFA providing personalized investment advice, or any type of professional advice, for compensation, wherever this program is broadcast. Any subsequent, direct communication by GCFA with a prospective client will be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.   Certain information, news stories, headlines, data, charts, graphs, figures or statistics presented on this podcast may have been obtained from third-party sources that are believed to be generally reliable but which GCFA may not have independently verified. GCFA does not and cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or reliability of any such third-party information and undertakes no obligation to update or correct any information that may become obsolete, unreliable, or inaccurate. The podcast also contains the opinions, views, and perspectives expressed by Josh Null and any other GCFA representatives which are solely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or perspectives of GCFA as a firm. Such personal views and opinions should not be construed as endorsements or professional advice from GCFA. GCFA makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this podcoast, and disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred from using or relying on such information. GCFA and Providence Partners are not affiliated, nor are any of their respective representatives. /////// Jay Stubbs is not employed directly by or for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, nor is he involved in any securities transactions. If payment is received for any insurance planning or production, Jay is paid directly from the insurance carrier. There are no revenue sharing or referral fees paid to, or received from, in regards to Jay's role with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors.  The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast content has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. The information provided herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any strategy; it is intended only to provide insight into the opinions of the author. All information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Podcast content offers commentary and generalized research, not personalized investment advice, and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Jay Stubb's investments and advisory services are offered through representatives of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Member SIPC. Investments offered to residents of Alabama. Advisory services offered to residents of Alabama. Securities offered through AL. Investment advisory services offered in AL. Lincoln Financial Securities does not provide legal or tax advice. Providence Partners, Providence Benefits, JWS Financial, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities are not affiliated. LFS-2912837-011720.

  In this episode of Every Dollar Counts, hosts Josh Null and Jay Stubbs mark the podcast's return after a nearly two-year hiatus. They catch up on significant career changes: Jay is now an agency owner with Providence Benefits, and Josh has launched his own investment advisory firm, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors. The hosts announce a shift in the podcast's target audience to semi-independent, independent, captive agents, producers, and advisors. The episode delves into mutual support in their professional journey, emphasizing risk management solutions. Future episodes will explore topics like becoming an independent financial advisor, integrating risk management into financial planning, and alternative career paths for producers. Enjoy the show!       3 Key Episode Takeaways   1. New Focus on Independent Advisors: Every Dollar Counts is pivoting to a new target audience—semi-independent, independent, and captive agents, producers, and advisors. Expect insights tailored to your unique needs and challenges!   2. Personal and Professional Growth: Josh Null has formed his own investment advisory firm, and Jay Stubbs is now an agency owner. We'll share the journey and lessons learned from these significant career shifts.   3. Expanded Topics and Resources: While staying true to our roots in financial insights, we'll explore topics like integrating risk management into advisory practices, alternative career paths for producers, and strategies for competing with larger firms.     Want To Continue The Conversation?You can reach out to Gulf Coast Financial Advisors to set up a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about your particular needs by calling 251-327-2124, emailing jnull@gulfcoastfa.com, or setting an appointment at gulfcoastfa.com. Independent and semi-independent agents and advisors can reach Jay Stubbs at JayStubbs.com.   Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, LLC ("GCFA”) is a registered investment adviser offering advisory services in the State of Alabama and in such other jurisdictions where it is registered, filed the required notices, or is otherwise excluded or exempted from such registration and/or notice filing requirements. Registration does not indicate or imply that GCFA has attained a particular level of skill or ability, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities regulator.   The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast serves mainly to disseminate general information including those pertaining to GCFA's advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, materials and links. The publication of this podcast should not be construed by any client and/or prospective client as GCFA's solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, nor should it be interpreted as GCFA providing personalized investment advice, or any type of professional advice, for compensation, wherever this program is broadcast. Any subsequent, direct communication by GCFA with a prospective client will be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides.   Certain information, news stories, headlines, data, charts, graphs, figures or statistics presented on this podcast may have been obtained from third-party sources that are believed to be generally reliable but which GCFA may not have independently verified. GCFA does not and cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or reliability of any such third-party information and undertakes no obligation to update or correct any information that may become obsolete, unreliable, or inaccurate. The podcast also contains the opinions, views, and perspectives expressed by Josh Null and any other GCFA representatives which are solely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or perspectives of GCFA as a firm. Such personal views and opinions should not be construed as endorsements or professional advice from GCFA. GCFA makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this podcoast, and disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage incurred from using or relying on such information. GCFA and Providence Partners are not affiliated, nor are any of their respective representatives. /////// Jay Stubbs is not employed directly by or for Gulf Coast Financial Advisors, nor is he involved in any securities transactions. If payment is received for any insurance planning or production, Jay is paid directly from the insurance carrier. There are no revenue sharing or referral fees paid to, or received from, in regards to Jay's role with Gulf Coast Financial Advisors.  The Every Dollar Counts with Josh & Jay podcast content has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. The information provided herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any strategy; it is intended only to provide insight into the opinions of the author. All information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any securities. Podcast content offers commentary and generalized research, not personalized investment advice, and is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Jay Stubb's investments and advisory services are offered through representatives of Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Member SIPC. Investments offered to residents of Alabama. Advisory services offered to residents of Alabama. Securities offered through AL. Investment advisory services offered in AL. Lincoln Financial Securities does not provide legal or tax advice. Providence Partners, Providence Benefits, JWS Financial, Gulf Coast Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Securities are not affiliated. LFS-2912837-011720.

Good day! Hopefully you are well (and you have your taxes done? I don't lol ... ) Anyway ...    In this episode, Joey and I preview the big Racing match v San Diego (should be perfect weather), Loucity's massive and dominant LIPAFC win ( a great day all around with solid national TV numbers), followed by something not quite that in Charleston ... and some other stuff! Looking forward to a great crowd tonight at LFS for Racing, it's a huge match (Alex Morgan will even show up to this one apparently!)   Thanks for listening, please L-S-S ... and as always, please remember to SHARE THE LOVE!

Good day! Hope all is well in your world, and a Happy Easter to you all! In this episode, Joey and I discuss LouCity's big home opener win v Lilleyball (and the fantastic atmosphere at the match), Racing's draw on the road in Houston (which had plenty of positives; it really feels like this team is going to break out soon!), and the USMNT continues their Jekyll & Hyde act while beating El Tri with THAT magical score again in the CONCACAF Nation's Cup final. Hoping to see your smiling faces again today at LFS as Birmingham comes calling, and wishing Racing all the good things out in Portland. Please Like, subscribe, and share, and as always pleas SHARE THE LOVE. 

Happy Loucity Home Opener Day! Hope all is well in your world. In this episode, Joey and I delve into Loucity's victory on the El Paso Memorial Battlefield, Racing's home opener draw v Orlando last weekend which did have several positives, but ultimately ran into their odd issues with being ahead 2 - 0, several amateur teams winning in the first round of the US Open Cup, an announcement about our video supporter collage, and other tidbits as well.   Looking forward to seeing you all at LFS today! Hopefully we get the dub, but regardless it'll be great to see you all after this long absence (and car ride). Thanks again for listening, and as always please remember to SHARE THE LOVE! 

Rappin' With ReefBum is a LIVE talk show with host Keith Berkelhamer and guests from the reef keeping community. In this episode I chat with Ken Colby (a.k.a. Kenny Wayne) from High Tide Aquatics.Ken has been keeping saltwater aquariums for over thirty years. He is the owner of High Tide Aquatics (HTA) in Oakland, California. HTA offers saltwater fish, coral, inverts, and aquarium supplies and specializes in selling fully quarantined fish. HTA is currently the only local fish store (LFS) in the nation certified by Humblefish. Ken is passionate about sharing knowledge with beginner and seasoned hobbyists alike. He creates in-person and online educational programming in partnership with some of today's brightest minds in marine science and biology.

Distributing binaries and toolchains to developers is a pain but DotSlash makes it a breeze. Instead of committing large, platform-specific executables to your repository, DotSlash combines a fast Rust program with a JSON manifest prefixed with a #! to transparently fetch and execute the binary you need. Tune in to our interview with Andres and Michael to learn more. Got feedback? Send it to us on Threads (https://threads.net/@metatechpod), Twitter (https://twitter.com/metatechpod), Instagram (https://instagram.com/metatechpod) and don't forget to follow our host @passy (https://twitter.com/passy, https://mastodon.social/@passy, and https://threads.net/@passy_). Fancy working with us? Check out https://www.metacareers.com/. Links Simple Precision Time Protocol at Meta: https://engineering.fb.com/2024/02/07/production-engineering/simple-precision-time-protocol-sptp-meta/  Meta Time libraries on GitHub: https://github.com/facebook/time  DotSlash - Simplified executable deployment: https://engineering.fb.com/2024/02/06/developer-tools/dotslash-simplified-executable-deployment/  DotSlash website: https://dotslash-cli.com/  DotSlash on GitHub: https://github.com/facebook/dotslash  Timestamps Intro 0:05 Intro Andres 2:30 Intro Michael 3:39 Andres's Projects at Meta 3:54 Michael's Projects at Meta 5:00 What is DotSlash? 5:30 DotSlash vs LFS 6:04 DotSlash vs buck2 run 7:08 Where is DotSlash used at Meta? 8:45 How does DotSlash work? 9:37 DotSlash on Windows 13:15 How DotSlash is built 16:21 Bundling the rust toolchain 17:14 Automated DotSlash file generation 20:33 DotSlash and remote execution 24:53 Storage providers 26:27 Why open-source? 30:05 Limitations 34:17 Cache Eviction 36:59 Outro 39:22 Bloopers 40:15

Hi everyone! Hope all is well in your world. In between periods of searching the Indy area for a couple of cats, Joey and I discuss general Racing and LouCity business (who look like they are off to a really good start), and then submerge ourselves into the train wreck that became the MLS Miami tour, Lindsey Horan's comments about US soccer fans (oooops), reminiscing about Slugger (do you miss it, too?), and a deep dive into the events scheduled at LFS for Loucity games (especially THAT one event). Thanks for listening, and always remember to SHARE THE LOVE!

Greetings from Fishers, Indiana! I love my new place. But it's only 100 or so miles from LFS, and that ain't far at all. In our first show of 2024, Joey and I discuss the numerous changes of both LouCity and Racing. Several key departures leave a lot of questions that need to be answered, but I think it's safe to say the mood is generally optimistic. Hopefully, you are looking forward to the seasons as much as we are! Can't wait to see you all again, and as always ... SHARE THE LOVE!

Rappin' With ReefBum is a LIVE talk show with host Keith Berkelhamer and guests from the reef keeping community. In this episode I chat with Ali Atapour from Amazing Aquariums & Reefs, which is a LFS in Orange, California. Ali is the founder and owner of the store.

There is something amazing about going to the LFS and stumbling upon fishes that you've read about for years, but have never seen.. or just acquiring that fish you've been coveting for so long.. hers to the “romance” of our hobby… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-fellman/support

11 ud af 12 partier i Folketinget har indgået aftale om ny finanslov for 2024. Partierne er blevet enige om en række nye initiativer, som skal finansieres. SVM-regeringen havde puttet 900 millioner kroner i den forhandlingspulje, som de resterende partier kunne være med til at bruge.Men alligevel kalder det eneste udenforstående parti, Enhedslisten, aftalen for uansvarlig. P1 Debat spørger: Gør finansloven noget godt for danskerne? Er der afsat nok penge til velfærd og klima? Og er flere penge overhovedet løsningen? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Gæster: Jakob Engel-Schmidt, kulturminister (M), Trine Pertou Mach (Ø), Kirsten Gunvor Løth, formand LFS, landsforeningen for socialpædagoger, Benny Engelbrecht (S), Torsten Schack (V) og Theresa Scavenius, MF. Vært: Cecilie Lange

Laurent Doguin, Director of Developer Relations & Strategy at Couchbase, joins Corey on Screaming in the Cloud to talk about the work that Couchbase is doing in the world of databases and developer relations, as well as the role of AI in their industry and beyond. Together, Corey and Laurent discuss Laurent's many different roles throughout his career including what made him want to come back to a role at Couchbase after stepping away for 5 years. Corey and Laurent dig deep on how Couchbase has grown in recent years and how it's using artificial intelligence to offer an even better experience to the end user.About LaurentLaurent Doguin is Director of Developer Relations & Strategy at Couchbase (NASDAQ: BASE), a cloud database platform company that 30% of the Fortune 100 depend on.Links Referenced: Couchbase: https://couchbase.com XKCD #927: https://xkcd.com/927/ dbdb.io: https://dbdb.io DB-Engines: https://db-engines.com/en/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldoguin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldoguin/ TranscriptAnnouncer: Hello, and welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with your host, Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group, Corey Quinn. This weekly show features conversations with people doing interesting work in the world of cloud, thoughtful commentary on the state of the technical world, and ridiculous titles for which Corey refuses to apologize. This is Screaming in the Cloud.Corey: Are you navigating the complex web of API management, microservices, and Kubernetes in your organization? Solo.io is here to be your guide to connectivity in the cloud-native universe!Solo.io, the powerhouse behind Istio, is revolutionizing cloud-native application networking. They brought you Gloo Gateway, the lightweight and ultra-fast gateway built for modern API management, and Gloo Mesh Core, a necessary step to secure, support, and operate your Istio environment.Why struggle with the nuts and bolts of infrastructure when you can focus on what truly matters - your application. Solo.io's got your back with networking for applications, not infrastructure. Embrace zero trust security, GitOps automation, and seamless multi-cloud networking, all with Solo.io.And here's the real game-changer: a common interface for every connection, in every direction, all with one API. It's the future of connectivity, and it's called Gloo by Solo.io.DevOps and Platform Engineers, your journey to a seamless cloud-native experience starts here. Visit solo.io/screaminginthecloud today and level up your networking game.Corey: Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud, I'm Corey Quinn. This promoted guest episode is brought to us by our friends at Couchbase. And before we start talking about Couchbase, I would rather talk about not being at Couchbase. Laurent Doguin is the Director of Developer Relations and Strategy at Couchbase. First, Laurent, thank you for joining me.Laurent: Thanks for having me. It's a pleasure to be here.Corey: So, what I find interesting is that this is your second time at Couchbase, where you were a developer advocate there for a couple of years, then you had five years of, we'll call it wilderness I suppose, and then you return to be the Director of Developer Relations. Which also ties into my personal working thesis of, the best way to get promoted at a lot of companies is to leave and then come back. But what caused you to decide, all right, I'm going to go work somewhere else? And what made you come back?Laurent: So, I've joined Couchbase in 2014. Spent about two or three years as a DA. And during those three years as a developer advocate, I've been advocating SQL database and I—at the time, it was mostly DBAs and ops I was talking to. And DBA and ops are, well, recent, modern ops are writing code, but they were not the people I wanted to talk to you when I was a developer advocate. I came from a background of developer, I've been a platform engineer for an enterprise content management company. I was writing code all day.And when I came to Couchbase, I realized I was mostly talking about Docker and Kubernetes, which is still cool, but not what I wanted to do. I wanted to talk about developers, how they use database to be better app, how they use key-value, and those weird thing like MapReduce. At the time, MapReduce was still, like, a weird thing for a lot of people, and probably still is because now everybody's doing SQL. So, that's what I wanted to talk about. I wanted to… engage with people identify with, really. And so, didn't happen. Left. Built a Platform as a Service company called Clever Cloud. They started about four or five years before I joined. We went from seven people to thirty-one LFs, fully bootstrapped, no VC. That's an interesting way to build a company in this age.Corey: Very hard to do because it takes a lot of upfront investment to build software, but you can sort of subsidize that via services, which is what we've done here in some respects. But yeah, that's a hard road to walk.Laurent: That's the model we had—and especially when your competition is AWS or Azure or GCP, so that was interesting. So entrepreneurship, it's not for everyone. I did my four years there and then I realized, maybe I'm going to do something else. I met my former colleagues of Couchbase at a software conference called Devoxx, in France, and they told me, “Well, there's a new sheriff in town. You should come back and talk to us. It's all about developers, we are repositioning, rehandling the way we do marketing at Couchbase. Why not have a conversation with our new CMO, John Kreisa?”And I said, “Well, I mean, I don't have anything to do. I actually built a brewery during that past year with some friends. That was great, but that's not going to feed me or anything. So yeah, let's have a conversation about work.” And so, I talked to John, I talked to a bunch of other people, and I realized [unintelligible 00:03:51], he actually changed, like, there was a—they were purposely going [against 00:03:55] developer, talking to developer. And that was not the case, necessarily, five, six years before that.So, that's why I came back. The product is still amazing, the people are still amazing. It was interesting to find a lot of people that still work there after, what, five years. And it's a company based in… California, headquartered in California, so you would expect people to, you know, jump around a bit. And I was pleasantly surprised to find the same folks there. So, that was also one of the reasons why I came back.Corey: It's always a strong endorsement when former employees rejoin a company. Because, I don't know about you, but I've always been aware of those companies you work for, you leave. Like, “Aw, I'm never doing that again for love or money,” just because it was such an unpleasant experience. So, it speaks well when you see companies that do have a culture of boomerangs, for lack of a better term.Laurent: That's the one we use internally, and there's a couple. More than a couple.Corey: So, one thing that seems to have been a thread through most of your career has been an emphasis on developer experience. And I don't know if we come at it from the same perspective, but to me, what drives nuts is honestly, with my work in cloud, bad developer experience manifests as the developer in question feeling like they're somehow not very good at their job. Like, they're somehow not understanding how all this stuff is supposed to work, and honestly, it leads to feeling like a giant fraud. And I find that it's pernicious because even when I intellectually know for a fact that I'm not the dumbest person ever to use this tool when I don't understand how something works, the bad developer experience manifests to me as, “You're not good enough.” At least, that's where I come at it from.Laurent: And also, I [unintelligible 00:05:34] to people that build these products because if we build the products, the user might be in the same position that we are right now. And so, we might be responsible for that experience [unintelligible 00:05:43] a developer, and that's not a great feeling. So, I completely agree with you. I've tried to… always on software-focused companies, whether it was Nuxeo, Couchbase, Clever Cloud, and then Couchbase. And I guess one of the good thing about coming back to a developer-focused era is all the product alignments.Like, a lot of people talk about product that [grows 00:06:08] and what it means. To me what it means was, what it meant—what it still means—building a product that developer wants to use, and not just want to, sometimes it's imposed to you, but actually are happy to use, and as you said, don't feel completely stupid about it in front of the product. It goes through different things. We've recently revamped our Couchbase UI, Couchbase Capella UI—Couchbase Capella is a managed cloud product—and so we've added a lot of in-product getting started guidelines, snippets of code, to help developers getting started better and not have that feeling of, “What am I doing? Why is it not working and what's going on?”Corey: That's an interesting decision to make, just because historically, working with a bunch of tools, the folks who are building the documentation working with that tool, tend to generally be experts at it, so they tend to optimize for improving things for the experience of someone has been using it for five years as opposed to the newcomer. So, I find that the longer a product is in existence, in many cases, the worse the new user experience becomes because companies tend to grow and sprawl in different ways, the product does likewise. And if you don't know the history behind it, “Oh, your company, what does it do?” And you look at the website and there's 50 different offerings that you have—like, the AWS landing page—it becomes overwhelming very quickly. So, it's neat to see that emphasis throughout the user interface on the new developer experience.On the other side of it, though, how are the folks who've been using it for a while respond to those changes? Because it's frustrating for me at least, when I log into a new account, which happens periodically within AWS land, and I have this giant series of onboarding pop-ups that I have to click to make go away every single time. How are they responding to it?Laurent: Yeah, it's interesting. One of the first things that struck me when I joined Couchbase the first time was the size of the technical documentation team. Because the whole… well, not the whole point, but part of the reason why they exist is to do that, to make sure that you understand all the differences and that it doesn't feel like the [unintelligible 00:08:18] what the documentation or the product pitch or everything. Like, they really, really, really emphasize on this from the very beginning. So, that was interesting.So, when you get that culture built into the products, well, the good thing is… when people try Couchbase, they usually stick with Couchbase. My main issue as a Director of the Developer Relations is not to make people stick with Couchbase because that works fairly well with the product that we have; it's to make them aware that we exist. That's the biggest issue I have. So, my goal as DevRel is to make sure that people get the trial, get through the trial, get all that in-app context, all that helps, get that first sample going, get that first… I'm not going to say product built because that's even a bit further down the line, but you know, get that sample going. We have a code playground, so when you're in the application, you get to actually execute different pieces of code, different languages. And so, we get those numbers and we're happy to see that people actually try that. And that's a, well, that's a good feeling.Corey: I think that there's a definite lack of awareness almost industry-wide around the fact that as the diversity of your customers increases, you have to have different approaches that meet them at various points along the journey. Because things that I've seen are okay, it's easy to ass—even just assuming a binary of, “Okay, I've done this before a thousand times; this is the thousand and first, I don't need the Hello World tutorial,” versus, “Oh, I have no idea what I'm doing. Give me the Hello World tutorial,” there are other points along that continuum, such as, “Oh, I used to do something like this, but it's been three years. Can you give me a refresher,” and so on. I think that there's a desire to try and fit every new user into a predefined persona and that just doesn't work very well as products become more sophisticated.Laurent: It's interesting, we actually have—we went through that work of defining those personas because there are many. And that was the origin of my departure. I had one person, ops slash DBA slash the person that maintain this thing, and I wanted to talk to all the other people that built the application space in Couchbase. So, we broadly segment things into back-end, full-stack, and mobile because Couchbase is also a mobile database. Well, we haven't talked too much about this, so I can explain you quickly what Couchbase is.It's basically a distributed JSON database with an integrated caching layer, so it's reasonably fast. So it does cache, and when the key-value is JSON, then you can create with SQL, you can do full-text search, you can do analytics, you can run user-defined function, you get triggers, you get all that actual SQL going on, it's transactional, you get joins, ANSI joins, you get all those… windowing function. It's modern SQL on the JSON database. So, it's a general-purpose database, and it's a general-purpose database that syncs.I think that's the important part of Couchbase. We are very good at syncing cluster of databases together. So, great for multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, on-prem, whatever suits you. And we also sync on the device, there's a thing called Couchbase Mobile, which is a local database that runs in your phone, and it will sync automatically to the server. So, a general-purpose database that syncs and that's quite modern.We try to fit as much way of growing data as possible in our database. It's kind of a several-in-one database. We call that a data platform. It took me a while to warm up to the word platform because I used to work for an enterprise content management platform and then I've been working for a Platform as a Service and then a data platform. So, it took me a bit of time to warm up to that term, but it explained fairly well, the fact that it's a several-in-one product and we empower people to do the trade-offs that they want.Not everybody needs… SQL. Some people just need key-value, some people need search, some people need to do SQL and search in the same query, which we also want people to do. So, it's about choices, it's about empowering people. And that's why the word platform—which can feel intimidating because it can seem complex, you know, [for 00:12:34] a lot of choices. And choices is maybe the enemy of a good developer experience.And, you know, we can try to talk—we can talk for hours about this. The more services you offer, the more complicated it becomes. What's the sweet spots? We did—our own trade-off was to have good documentation and good in-app help to fix that complexity problem. That's the trade-off that we did.Corey: Well, we should probably divert here just to make sure that we cover the basic groundwork for those who might not be aware: what exactly is Couchbase? I know that it's a database, which honestly, anything is a database if you hold it incorrectly enough; that's my entire shtick. But what is it exactly? Where does it start? Where does it stop?Laurent: Oh, where does it start? That's an interesting question. It's a… a merge—some people would say a fork—of Apache CouchDB, and membase. Membase was a distributed key-value store and CouchDB was this weird Erlang and C JSON REST API database that was built by Damian Katz from Lotus Notes, and that was in 2006 or seven. That was before Node.js.Let's not care about the exact date. The point is, a JSON and REST API-enabled database before Node.js was, like, a strong [laugh] power move. And so, those two merged and created the first version of Couchbase. And then we've added all those things that people want to do, so SQL, full-text search, analytics, user-defined function, mobile sync, you know, all those things. So basically, a general-purpose database.Corey: For what things is it not a great fit? This is always my favorite question to ask database folks because the zealot is going to say, “It's good for every use case under the sun. Use it for everything, start to finish”—Laurent: Yes.Corey: —and very few databases can actually check that box.Laurent: It's a very interesting question because when I pitch like, “We do all the things,” because we are a platform, people say, “Well, you must be doing lots of trade-offs. Where is the trade-off?” The trade-off is basically the way you store something is going to determine the efficiency of your [growing 00:14:45]—or the way you [grow 00:14:47] it. And that's one of the first thing you learn in computer science. You learn about data structure and you know that it's easier to get something in a hashmap when you have the key than passing your whole list of elements and checking your data, is it right one? It's the same for databases.So, our different services are different ways to store the data and to query it. So, where is it not good, it's where we don't have an index or a service that answer to the way you want to query data. We don't have a graph service right now. You can still do recursive common table expression for the SQL nerds out there, that will allow you to do somewhat of a graph way of querying your data, but that's not, like, actual—that's not a great experience for people were expecting a graph, like a Neo4j or whatever was a graph database experience.So, that's the trade-off that we made. We have a lot of things at the same place and it can be a little hard, intimidating to operate, and the developer experience can be a little, “Oh, my God, what is this thing that can do all of those features?” At the same time, that's just, like, one SDK to learn for all of the features we've just talked about. So, that's what we did. That's a trade-off that we did.It sucks to operate—well, [unintelligible 00:16:05] Couchbase Capella, which is a lot like a vendor-ish thing to say, but that's the value props of our managed cloud. It's hard to operate, we'll operate this for you. We have a Kubernetes operator. If you are one of the few people that wants to do Kubernetes at home, that's also something you can do. So yeah, I guess what we cannot do is the thing that Route 53 and [Unbound 00:16:26] and [unintelligible 00:16:27] DNS do, which is this weird DNS database thing that you like so much.Corey: One thing that's, I guess, is a sign of the times, but I have to confess that I'm relatively skeptical around, when I pull up couchbase.com—as one does; you're publicly traded; I don't feel that your company has much of a choice in this—but the first thing it greets me with is Couchbase Capella—which, yes, that is your hosted flagship product; that should be the first thing I see on the website—then it says, “Announcing Capella iQ, AI-powered coding assistance for developers.” Which oh, great, not another one of these.So, all right, give me the pitch. What is the story around, “Ooh, everything that has been a problem before, AI is going to make it way better.” Because I've already talked to you about developer experience. I know where you stand on these things. I have a suspicion you would not be here to endorse something you don't believe in. How does the AI magic work in this context?Laurent: So, that's the thing, like, who's going to be the one that get their products out before the other? And so, we're announcing it on the website. It's available on the private preview only right now. I've tried it. It works.How does it works? The way most chatbot AI code generation work is there's a big model, large language model that people use and that people fine-tune into in order to specialize it to the tasks that they want to do. The way we've built Couchbase iQ is we picked a very famous large language model, and when you ask a question to a bot, there's a context, there's a… the size of the window basically, that allows you to fit as much contextual information as possible. The way it works and the reason why it's integrated into Couchbase Capella is we make sure that we preload that context as much as possible and fine-tune that model, that [foundation 00:18:19] model, as much as possible to do whatever you want to do with Couchbase, which usually falls into several—a couple of categories, really—well maybe three—you want to write SQL, you want to generate data—actually, that's four—you want to generate data, you want to generate code, and if you paste some SQL code or some application code, you want to ask that model, what does do? It's especially true for SQL queries.And one of the questions that many people ask and are scared of with chatbot is how does it work in terms of learning? If you give a chatbot to someone that's very new to something, and they're just going to basically use a chatbot like Stack Overflow and not really think about what they're doing, well it's not [great 00:19:03] right, but because that's the example that people think most developer will do is generate code. Writing code is, like, a small part of our job. Like, a substantial part of our job is understanding what the code does.Corey: We spend a lot more time reading code than writing it, if we're, you know—Laurent: Yes.Corey: Not completely foolish.Laurent: Absolutely. And sometimes reading big SQL query can be a bit daunting, especially if you're new to that. And one of the good things that you get—Corey: Oh, even if you're not, it can still be quite daunting, let me assure you.Laurent: [laugh]. I think it's an acquired taste, let's be honest. Some people like to write assembly code and some people like to write SQL. I'm sort of in the middle right now. You pass your SQL query, and it's going to tell you more or less what it does, and that's a very nice superpower of AI. I think that's [unintelligible 00:19:48] that's the one that interests me the most right now is using AI to understand and to work better with existing pieces of code.Because a lot of people think that the cost of software is writing the software. It's maintaining the codebase you've written. That's the cost of the software. That's our job as developers should be to write legacy code because it means you've provided value long enough. And so, if in a company that works pretty well and there's a lot of legacy code and there's a lot of new people coming in and they'll have to learn all those things, and to be honest, sometimes we don't document stuff as much as we should—Corey: “The code is self-documenting,” is one of the biggest lies I hear in tech.Laurent: Yes, of course, which is why people are asking retired people to go back to COBOL again because nobody can read it and it's not documented. Actually, if someone's looking for a company to build, I guess, explaining COBOL code with AI would be a pretty good fit to do in many places.Corey: Yeah, it feels like that's one of those things that would be of benefit to the larger world. The counterpoint to that is you got that many business processes wrapped around something running COBOL—and I assure you, if you don't, you would have migrated off of COBOL long before now—it's making sure that okay well, computers, when they're in the form of AI, are very, very good at being confident-sounding when they talk about things, but they can also do that when they're completely wrong. It's basically a BS generator. And that is a scary thing when you're taking a look at something that broad. I mean, I'll use the AI coding assistance for things all the time, but those things look a lot more like, “Okay, I haven't written CloudFormation from scratch in a while. Build out the template, just because I forget the exact sequence.” And it's mostly right on things like that. But then you start getting into some of the real nuanced areas like race conditions and the rest, and often it can make things worse instead of better. That's the scary part, for me, at least.Laurent: Most coding assistants are… and actually, each time you ask its opinion to an AI, they say, “Well, you should take this with a grain of salt and we are not a hundred percent sure that this is the case.” And this is, make sure you proofread that, which again, from a learning perspective, can be a bit hard to give to new students. Like, you're giving something to someone and might—that assumes is probably as right as Wikipedia but actually, it's not. And it's part of why it works so well. Like, the anthropomorphism that you get with chatbots, like, this, it feels so human. That's why it get people so excited about it because if you think about it, it's not that new. It's just the moment it took off was the moment it looked like an assertive human being.Corey: As you take a look through, I guess, the larger ecosystem now, as well as the database space, given that is where you specialize, what do you think people are getting right and what do you think people are getting wrong?Laurent: There's a couple of ways of seeing this. Right now, when I look at from the outside, every databases is going back to SQL, I think there's a good reason for that. And it's interesting to put into perspective with AI because when you generate something, there's probably less chance to generate something wrong with SQL than generating something with code directly. And I think five generation—was it four or five generation language—there some language generation, so basically, the first innovation is assembly [into 00:23:03] in one and then you get more evolved languages, and at some point you get SQL. And SQL is a way to very shortly express a whole lot of business logic.And I think what people are doing right now is going back to SQL. And it's been impressive to me how even new developers that were all about [ORMs 00:23:25] and [no-DMs 00:23:26], and you know, avoiding writing SQL as much as possible, are actually back to it. And that's, for an old guy like me—well I mean, not that old—it feels good. I think SQL is coming back with a vengeance and that makes me very happy. I think what people don't realize is that it also involves doing data modeling, right, and stuff because database like Couchbase that are schemaless exist. You should store your data without thinking about it, you should still do data modeling. It's important. So, I think that's the interesting bits. What are people doing wrong in that space? I'm… I don't want to say bad thing about other databases, so I cannot even process that thought right now.Corey: That's okay. I'm thrilled to say negative things about any database under the sun. They all haunt me. I mean, someone wants to describe SQL to me is the chess of the programming world and I feel like that's very accurate. I have found that it is far easier in working with databases to make mistakes that don't wash off after a new deployment than it is in most other realms of technology. And when you're lucky and have a particular aura, you tend to avoid that stuff, at least that was always my approach.Laurent: I think if I had something to say, so just like the XKCD about standards: like, “there's 14 standards. I'm going to do one that's going to unify them all.” And it's the same with database. There's a lot… a [laugh] lot of databases. Have you ever been on a website called dbdb.io?Corey: Which one is it? I'm sorry.Laurent: Dbdb.io is the database of databases, and it's very [laugh] interesting website for database nerds. And so, if you're into database, dbdb.io. And you will find Couchbase and you will find a whole bunch of other databases, and you'll get to know which database is derived from which other database, you get the history, you get all those things. It's actually pretty interesting.Corey: I'm familiar with DB-Engines, which is sort of like the ranking databases by popularity, and companies will bend over backwards to wind up hitting all of the various things that they want in that space. The counterpoint with all of it is that it's… it feels historically like there haven't exactly been an awful lot of, shall we say, huge innovations in databases for the past few years. I mean, sure, we hear about vectors all the time now because of the joy that's AI, but smarter people than I are talking about how, well that's more of a feature than it is a core database. And the continual battle that we all hear about constantly is—and deal with ourselves—of should we use a general-purpose database, or a task-specific database for this thing that I'm doing remains largely unsolved.Laurent: Yeah, what's new? And when you look at it, it's like, we are going back to our roots and bringing SQL again. So, is there anything new? I guess most of the new stuff, all the interesting stuff in the 2010s—well, basically with the cloud—were all about the distribution side of things and were all about distributed consensus, Zookeeper, etcd, all that stuff. Couchbase is using an RAFT-like algorithm to keep every node happy and under the same cluster.I think that's one of the most interesting things we've had for the past… well, not for the past ten years, but between, basically, 20 or… between the start of AWS and well, let's say seven years ago. I think the end of the distribution game was brought to us by the people that have atomic clock in every data center because that's what you use to synchronize things. So, that was interesting things. And then suddenly, there wasn't that much innovation in the distributed world, maybe because Aphyr disappeared from Twitter. That might be one of the reason. He's not here to scare people enough to be better at that.Aphyr was the person behind the test called the Jepsen Test [shoot 00:27:12]. I think his blog engine was called Call Me Maybe, and he was going through every distributed system and trying to break them. And that was super interesting. And it feels like we're not talking that much about this anymore. It really feels like database have gone back to the status of infrastructure.In 2010, it was not about infrastructure. It was about developer empowerment. It was about serving JSON and developer experience and making sure that you can code faster without some constraint in a distributed world. And like, we fixed this for the most part. And the way we fixed this—and as you said, lack of innovation, maybe—has brought databases back to an infrastructure layer.Again, it wasn't the case 15 years a—well, 2023—13 years ago. And that's interesting. When you look at the new generation of databases, sometimes it's just a gateway on top of a well-known database and they call that a database, but it provides higher-level services, provides higher-level bricks, better developer experience to developer to build stuff faster. We've been trying to do this with Couchbase App Service and our sync gateway, which is basically a gateway on top of a Couchbase cluster that allow you to manage authentication, authorization, that allows you to manage synchronization with your mobile device or with websites. And yeah, I think that's the most interesting thing to me in this industry is how it's been relegated back to infrastructure, and all the cool stuff, new stuff happens on the layer above that.Corey: I really want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. If people want to learn more, where's the best place for them to find you?Laurent: Thanks for having me and for entertaining this conversation. I can be found anywhere on the internet with these six letters: L-D-O-G-U-I-N. That's actually 7 letters. Ldoguin. That's my handle on pretty much any social network. Ldoguin. So X, [BlueSky 00:29:21], LinkedIn. I don't know where to be anymore.Corey: I hear you. We'll put links to all of it in the [show notes 00:29:27] and let people figure out where they want to go on that. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today. I really do appreciate it.Laurent: Thanks for having me.Corey: Laurent Doguin, Director of Developer Relations and Strategy at Couchbase. 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This week, we sit down with Erica Kirschner and Jenn Perry to discuss Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association.Erica is a former educator who has been undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer for the past eleven years. After being diagnosed at 27, she was referred for genetic testing and found to have Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. LFS is a hereditary TP53 variant that predisposes children and adults to a wide array of cancers. She currently works with the nonprofit Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association as a patient advocate.Jenn is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome. She is the President of the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association. Through the association, Jenn knew she had finally found an avenue to make a difference and effect change in an area that has affected not only many members of her family but many families around the world. She envisions a world someday where her children, grandchildren, and future family won't have to live in fear of the disease we know as cancer.You can find more information on the Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Association here:https://www.lfsassociation.org/

Good day! Here I was all packed up for the offseason and BLAM ... a home playoff game for Loucity! Joey and I discuss the last two matches which included yet another amazing post season penalty kick nail biter vs FC Elvis, Racing's season coming to an end in San Diego, and Jozy Altidore's hot take about the USMNT's 2014 team vs today (Someone get that man some help!). Hope to see you tonight at LFS as Los Morados attempt their 9th consecutive Eastern Conference Final. Let the madness continue! Please like, subscribe, and share this pearl of fun to the masses ... and as always, more than ever, SHARE THE LOVE!

Good day! In this episode, Joey I I go over Loucity's comeback win in Virginia as well as ... well ... whatever that was in New Mexico, Racing's rough performance in Chicago, the ticket price explosion in Miami, a 13 year old makes his professional debut in Sacramento, and how the World Cup is doing another weird thing (what's new?). Hopefully our fortunes turn this weekend and we leave LFS with smiling faces on Friday and Saturday! Thanks for listening, and as always please remember to SHARE THE LOVE :-)

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Hey there! Ready to enjoy the Labor Day holiday? We have a special guest from the supporter ranks to help us today, Calvin McPherson! We discuss LouCity's late (and extremely satisfying) win against "Paul The Fall" and his Oakland side, Racing's point in Harrison New Jersey (which is also apparently known as Gotham? Wow, who knew), the growing craziness in Spain, thoughts on "When is a penalty REALLY a penalty", and an interesting questions that Cal posed that we think you'll really like. Looking forward to seeing you tonight at LFS! Hope you are well, and always remember to SHARE THE LOVE.

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we chat with John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, about security research.John Hammond is a cybersecurity researcher, educator and content creator. As part of the Threat Operations team at Huntress, John spends his days making hackers earn their access and helping tell the story. Previously, as a Department of Defense Cyber Training Academy instructor, he taught the Cyber Threat Emulation course, educating both civilian and military members on offensive Python, PowerShell, other scripting languages and the adversarial mindset. He has developed training material and information security challenges for events such as PicoCTF and competitions at DEFCON US. John speaks at security conferences such as BsidesNoVA, to students at colleges such as the US Naval Academy, and other online events including the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge/KringleCon. He is an online YouTube personality showcasing programming tutorials, CTF video walkthroughs and other cyber security content. John currently holds the following certifications: Security+, CEH, LFS, eJPT, eCPPT, PNPT, PCAP, OSWP, OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, OSEP, and OSED (OSCE(3)).The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

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In this episode of The Directors' Take podcast, your hosts Oz Arshad and Marcus Anthony Thomas are joined by Writer/Director Remi Moses, a recent attendee of the prestigious London Film School. There are no clear routes into the film industry as a director and many people see film schools as a clear pathway, but this isn't entirely the case. With Marcus and Oz's affilliation to the National Film and Television School and Remi's to LFS, we have a chat which aims to demystify film schools for those who haven't attended. This conversation covers:   -How Remi got into filmmaking. -The challenges he faced which made him apply to film school. -The application and entry process. -A bit about the curriculum. -What did we learn through attending? -Is there an academic aspect to them? -Did it improve your prospects/entry into the industry? -Listener experiences and observations. -Do you need to go to film school?   About Remi Remi is a British born filmmaker who has been film-making for 9 years and likes to tell stories about disability, invisible illnesses/struggles and intimately complicated queer relationships. He has an affinity with intimate black stories, often told from his own experiences growing up in a Caribbean household.   When it comes to visual storytelling, Remi has a very poignant and romantic style. He takes huge pride in bringing heavy emotions and realism to his drama's, often elevating the genre by fusing it with horror, thriller or mystery.   Remi has won awards for his films and had them screened all around the world. Notable festivals include: BAFTA qualifying Norwich Film Festival and Aesthetica Film Festival, Los Angeles Short Film Festival and other smaller festivals in New York, Australia, Sweden and Glasgow.   https://rmmoses.co.uk/   Film School Information   The National Film and Television School   https://nfts.co.uk/directing-fiction   London Film School   https://lfs.org.uk/full-time-study/ma-filmmaking/course-overview https://lfs.org.uk/full-time-study/ma-filmmaking/curriculum   Marcus' NFTS Entry Film   Watch No Exposure Here   Nuggets of the week   Oz: Harry's Podcast Marcus: Best Girl Grip Podcast  Remi: The scent of flowers at night – Leila Slimani What Editing a Big Movie Looks Like – This Guy Edits   Credits Music by Oliver Wegmüller   Socials Instagram: @TheDirectorsTakePodcast Twitter: @DirectorsTake Remi Moses socials: Twitter Instagram Vimeo   If you have any questions relating to the episode or have topics you would like covering in future releases, reach out to us at TheDirectorsTake@Outlook.com.  

Good day! Hopefully, you are doing well. Joey and I review Loucity's draw in Phoenix (How on EARTH was that a penalty?!?!?) and a fun night here last Wednesday in their 1st ever international friendly, Racing's big win here against Gotham (Which plays in New Jersey but has "NY" in their name, which is silly), the big preparations for the Women's World Cup have begun with the roster announcement (including our own Savanah DeMelo!), and other stuff. Hopefully there are a couple of big wins on tap this weekend! See you at LFS, and when you are there (or anywhere else, for that matter) always remember to SHARE THE LOVE!

There are lots of fishes which are abundant in the wild; yet, which for some reason, we seldom if ever see in aquariums. Yet, these enigmatic fishes keep us searching, hopeful that one day they'll show up “accidentally” at the LFS. Perhaps some have more common “analogs…” perhaps others, we'll simply have to keep dreaming of. Here are a few of my “dream fishes”…

Hey all!  Welcome to the SIXTY-NINTH EPISODE! A lot of good stuff to share with this podcast because of two great wins last weekend here at LFS. Joey and I cover the games as well as some other tidbits (another round of trivia for you!), and also a very special segment detailing my thoughts on our wonderful official last Saturday :-)  Hope you are having a great week! Please Like, Subscribe, and Share ... SHARE THE LOVE!

The race is on for the first fully GPT3/4-equivalent, truly open source Foundation Model! LLaMA's release proved that a great model could be released and run on consumer-grade hardware (see llama.cpp), but its research license prohibits businesses from running it and all it's variants (Alpaca, Vicuna, Koala, etc) for their own use at work. So there is great interest and desire for *truly* open source LLMs that are feasible for commercial use (with far better customization, finetuning, and privacy than the closed source LLM APIs).The previous leading contenders were Eleuther's GPT-J and Neo on the small end ( OpenAI GPT[00:54:07] And I think like there's the big distinction between what is open and what is like, Open in a way that is commercially usable.[00:54:13] Yeah. After that, I know the Dolly two post, you mentioned that you had a lot of inbound with Dolly. Yeah. 1.0. But a lot of businesses could not use it. Yeah. Because of where the data training data came from. Yes. What are some of the use cases that people have? There is, uh, a lot of it kind of like talking to your data.[00:54:30] Are there like, uh, other things that are maybe people are not thinking about using it for?[00:54:34] Yeah, so I mean, we have a number of customers who have reached out with really concrete use cases around customer support ticket resolution. One of the things that a lot of business open AI's models are incredibly powerful, and Databricks wants to be a business where you can use the right tool for the job.[00:54:55] Like if you have information from the public web, let's say you have forum posts, right, that you need to synthesize and process, that's just not sensitive information. You should be able to use truly whatever model. That might be a fine-tuned model that is like laser focused on your problem. It might be a general instruction following model and, and sort of whatever kind of intelligence GPT4 is, it's, you know, it's quite powerful.[00:55:20] You should be able to use those tools. There are definitely use cases in the enterprise where it's like, I either just, I'm not interested in sharing this ip. You know, these are effectively our state secrets. Or from a regulatory and compliance standpoint. I just can't send this data to a third party sub-process or something.[00:55:38] Even as quotidian is like, I just really don't want to go through procurement on this. You know, like it's kind of around those, um, I have some reasons to keep this in house. A lot of use cases like that and that, you know, I'm not a lawyer and so I won't speculate on the sort of actual licensing considerations or the actual obligations, but it's just like people like to be able to move confidently and what we've done with Dolly is make it super clear.[00:56:09] This model and this data set are licensed for commercial use. You can build a business on the back of this. And that, I think is a big part of why the response has been so positive.[00:56:19] Open Source Licensing for AI Models[00:56:19] Hugging face has, uh, the rail license responsible, um mm-hmm. AI license, which isn't recognized as open source yet. So that was the whole problem with stable diffusion, that it's just unclear cuz this, this is completely new license that is, uh, unproven.[00:56:32] But I just find it interesting that the existing open source licensing regime is mostly around code. And right now, you know, the, the value has shifted from code to the waits.[00:56:43] Yes. I think we can go on a three hour rant about the open source initiative and like who decides what an open source license is.[00:56:51] But I think there's a, I think the approach of like, hey, We know what commercial uses. Like this is good for it. Yes, it's good. You're not gonna have to worry about us suing you. It's like, you know, the semantics of it. Clear is always better. Exactly. It's like we don't need to be approved by the osi. Yeah.[00:57:07] You're gonna be okay. Just[00:57:09] Why Open Source Models?[00:57:09] to kind of like continue, like why open source? Yeah. I think that like it is with many eyes, all bugs are shallow. I think the reality is that like we do not know what the challenges we face with AI systems will be. Mm-hmm. And that the likelihood that we can get it a representative and comprehensive solution to the challenges they present by putting it in public and creating research artifacts that people who deal with ethics bias, ai, safety, security, these really sort of thorny issues, that they can take a hard look at how the actual thing is built and how it works and study it comprehensively rather than, Hey, we've got a team for that.[00:57:50] You're gonna mm-hmm. Just, you're just, we're just gonna need you to trust our work. I think I wanna be in that the former future rather than sort of like, I, I hope that people have done this correctly. I hope that this is somebody is taking care of this.[00:58:05] Moving Models[00:58:05] When people[00:58:06] evaluate this, how do you think about moving between models?[00:58:10] You know, obviously we talked about how the data set kind of shapes how the model behaves. Hmm. There's obviously people that might start on open AI and now they wanna try dollies. Yeah. Like what are some of the infrastructure there that maybe needs to be built to allow people to move their prompts from model to model?[00:58:26] Like to figure out, uh, how that works.[00:58:28] That's really interesting. Um, because you see even like moving between GPT3.5 and GPT4 that the behavior, like some things that were not possible on three five are No, I mean, many, many things that were not possible on three five are not possible on four, but you kind of want like slightly different problem formula, like slightly different prompt formulations or.[00:58:51] It's kind of like you want regression tests for prompts, and you could see like an automated system, which is uh, helps design a prompt such that the output of this new model is isomorphic to the outputs of the previous model. And sort of like using a language model to iterate on the prompt. So it just kind of evolves it to like adapt to the new model.[00:59:13] I have two beautiful boys who are, they're just incredible humans and my friend Ben and I built them a, an interactive choose your own adventure storytelling book that uses ChatGPT to generate stories and then options within those stories, and then uses open AI's image generation model Dolly to illustrate.[00:59:36] Those options. And then the kids can kind of choose their way through these stories. And the thing that you really like when you start to really push these things for more than just like single turn prompt response and I'm, I'm, you know, it's fine if it's language and you really need it to be like an api.[00:59:52] Is that like 19 times out, 20 it's like an p i and then the 20th generation. It's like just a totally different format. And he just like, you really like try to in the system prompt really seriously. I just only want you to give me three options. Yeah. And letter A, B, C, you know, I think that from a regression test standpoint, how do you know, like if I run this prompt a hundred times does a hundred out of a hun, does it come back a hundred out of a hundred in the format and sort of character that I require?[01:00:21] That's not something a person can really do effectively, and so I think you do need sort of model meta models that judge the outputs and that manage those migrations. Mm-hmm. Yeah, so I had, that's an interesting. Product class. I hadn't thought about it too much. Yeah.[01:00:34] Learning in a Simulation[01:00:34] When you mentioned before the example of the, you know, back country trip, I was like, yeah, it would be so cool if you had a, like a simulation where like, okay, this is the list you had.[01:00:44] Now I have this game where like I'm putting a character with that inventory and see if they survive in the back country. Cause you can like, you know, the first time I went to Yellowstone to camp, I forgot to pack like a fly for my tent and obviously it rained. That's because, you know, you get punished[01:00:58] right away.[01:00:59] Yeah. That's the environment providing you with a gradient. Exactly. Update your model eight. You should be grateful to have such an excellent Yeah. Mini[01:01:06] these models like the, the evolutionary piece that is missing is like, these models cannot. Die. They cannot break a arm. They cannot, when they make suggestions, like they don't actually Yeah.[01:01:16] Have any repercussion on them. Um, so I'm really curious if in the future, you know, okay, you wanna make a poem, uh, you know, I love poem. Now we're gonna send this structural people. Yeah. And if you get rejected, your model's gonna[01:01:28] Why Model Reflexion and Self Criticism Works[01:01:28] die. So I think like one of the things that's cool about Lang Chain, for example, we all know they're doing awesome work and building useful tools, but these models can tell if they're wrong.[01:01:38] So you can, like, you can ask a model to generate an utterance. And that next token prediction loss function may not capture. You may hallucinate something, you may make something up, but then you can show that generation to the same model. And ask it to tell you if it's correct or not. And it can, it can recognize that it's not, and I think that is a directly a function of the attention weights and that you can attend to the entire.[01:02:03] Whereas like for next token prediction, all I can see is the prefix and I'm just trying to choose and choosing sarcastically. Right. You're f frequently, like it's a weighted sample from the distribution over that soft softmax output vector, which does not have any. Reference to factuality, but when you resubmit to the model and you give it like, here's the entire generated passage, judge it in its completeness.[01:02:25] Well now I can attend to all of the token simultaneously, and it's just a much, much easier problem to solve. And so I think that like, oh, that's a cool insight. Yeah. Yeah. I mean it's, yeah. It's just, this is reflection. Yeah. You, you can just see what you said and like the model may contain enough information to judge it.[01:02:41] And so it's kind of like subject your plan mm-hmm. To an environment and see how it performs. I think like you could probably ask the model, I mean, we can try this today. Here's my plan for a trip. Critique it. Mm-hmm. Right? Like, what are, what are the things that could go wrong with this inventory? And I think that there's one scenario, there's one trajectory for this class of technologies, which would be like self-reflexive models where it is not super linear.[01:03:10] You don't get anything more than what is already contained in the models, and you just kind of saturate and it's like, okay, you need human feedback. There's another scenario, which is the alpha go scenario where models can play themselves and in observing their behavior and interactions they. Get stronger and better and more capable.[01:03:31] That's a much more interesting scenario and this idea that like in considering the entire generated sample, I have more insight than just when I'm sampling the next token. Mm-hmm. Suggests that there may. Be that escape potential in terms of getting super, you know, unsaturated returns on quality.[01:03:51] Lightning Round[01:03:51] Yeah, this was great, Mike kind of we're where a time, maybe we can jump into landing ground next.[01:03:55] We'll read you the questions again. Okay. If you wanna think about it. So, okay. Favorite AI[01:04:00] product? This is a boring answer, but it's true. Google Maps. Ah. And it's, how is it AI A, they're recently doing stuff with Nerf so that you can using Yeah. Multiple different photos. You can explore the interior of a business.[01:04:15] They are also undoubtedly, I mean like, I don't know the team at Google doing this, but digesting the sum total of human knowledge about each entity in their graph to like process that language and make judgements about what is this business? And listen, it's not an AI product, but it is a machine learning product categorically, and it's also an amazing product.[01:04:37] You forget how much you use it. I was at the coffee shop around the corner. I used it to figure out where to come. It was literally 150 meter walk, you know, it's just like that reflexive, but it's also from a, an information visualization. So I love maps. Mm-hmm. I opened our conversation saying that I think a lot about maps, that it is adaptive at multiple scales and will corson and refine the, the information that's displayed requires many, many judgements to be made and sim simultaneously about what is relevant and it's personalized.[01:05:08] It will take your intent. Are you driving? Okay, well show me parking garages preferentially. So it's very adaptive in such subtle ways that we don't notice it. And I think that's like great product design is like good editing. You don't notice it when it's good. Mm-hmm. And so I think Google Maps is an incredible AI ml.[01:05:28] Product accomplishment. Google Maps. Yeah. It's a great pick. Great. Well, and they need the help. Yeah.[01:05:36] It is actually the best ad uh, real estate, right? Like, there should be a ton of people buying ads specifically on Google Maps. Yeah. So they just show up and I, I don't know how big that business is, but it's gotta be huge.[01:05:45] Yeah. And, and then my subsequent thing is like, there should be Google Maps optimization, where you would name your business like Best Barbershop and it would show up as Best Barbershop when you look at it. Yeah,[01:05:55] of course. Right? Yeah. It's like AAA lock picks. Yeah. Right at the front of the Yellow Pages.[01:06:01] Favorite[01:06:01] AI people and communities you wanna shout out?[01:06:03] You know, I don't think that I have necessarily anything super original to say on this front. Um, The best of my understanding, this is an all volunteer effort and it's, you know, incredible what they have been able to accomplish. And it's like kind of in the constellation of projects.[01:06:20] You know, the additionally, I think these are what you would say and answer in response to this question, I think like the hugging face group is, it's kind of like Google Maps in a way, in the sense that you like, forget how complicated the thing that it's doing is, and I think they have. You see like specific people, I was thinking of STAs STAs, who works on the, works on a lot of the deep speed stuff, just super conscientious and like engaged with the community and like that the entire team at Hugging face is incredible and you know, they, you know, have made a lot of what is happening possible in the industry at large.[01:06:53] And so, um, and I think, yeah, this is like the power of open source ultimately Transformers, library, diffusers, all of it. It's just great. It's a great, it's a delightful product experience.[01:07:03] I think a lot of people, like I had, I once had hugging Face explained to me as Free, get LFS hosting. And I think they've, uh, they've moved beyond that in, in[01:07:11] recent years.[01:07:11] Yeah. A bit. Yeah. It's, it's quite strong work. Yeah.[01:07:14] Yeah. A year from now, what will people be the most surprised by in ai? You already[01:07:19] hinted[01:07:19] at? Uh, yeah, but I think that's not, like, I think that won't be surprising, I think as we're on a ballistic trajectory to having like a, an open lLLaMA reproduction. So here's something I think that will happen that we are not, like socially, we don't have a lot of priors for how to deal with, so this ghost writer track just came out this Kanye West Weekend.[01:07:40] Mm-hmm. AI collaboration. He has thoughts, Drake? Yeah. His thoughts. It's not really, Dave has thoughts. It's not really like, I, I like a different breed of hiphop, but like, it's. For an example of the class, it's like that does sound like a thing I might hear on the radio. So there's a world in, so skip flag was this knowledge graph that's builds itself from your workplace communication.[01:08:02] Think about all of the times that you have expressed your position and intent around a given topic in workplace communication or on the internet at large. I think like character AI is going in this direction where you're going to be able to talk to high fidelity avatars that represent the beliefs and intents of people around you, and that it will be both useful and convincing.[01:08:27] I don't know that like society has good models for how to sort of adapt to that existing and that it will, I suspect just on the basis of like what people are doing. Happened rather quickly at first.[01:08:41] Listen, you can definitely tell it's really good. Mm-hmm. I'm really curious what the long-term results are gonna be, because once you listen it once or twice, you can tell that it's like, it's not really like a coherent song kind of written.[01:08:55] But to me that the funniest thing is that actually, so Drake and the Weekend that never made a song together again because they kinda had a, a follow up between then and, and the Weekend at One song where he said, if you made me then replace me. Because Drake basically hinting that like if he didn't put the weekend on his album, he would've never become popular.[01:09:13] Okay. So it's funny that now there's like this AI generated song from the weekend. It just kind of puts the, you know, if you made me then replace me line in in a different context. But I think this will be super interesting for the labels, you know, like a lot of them do on the Masters to a lot of this music they do on, yeah.[01:09:31] A lot of rides. So, At some point, it's much easier to generate music this way than to do it in person. But I still think you need the artist touch.[01:09:39] Just like what is it that is unique and what, you know. I think artists frequently, you know, I, I know in my own writing and sort of like creative process, you sometimes feel like you're just going through the motions.[01:09:50] And it's funny how we have ways of talking about a phrase rolls off the tongue. That's very much like a causal language model. Mm-hmm. Where like we talk about talk tracks. I have a whole spiel, you know, you talk to a startup founder and you're like, oh my God, how many times have you said like, very close, like very tight variance on this Three minutes sometimes.[01:10:10] That's good. Yeah. It's, it's fine. It's just, it's a thing that we do. And so touching on this idea that like some of what we consider creative acts may not actually be creative acts and sort of, is there a pr, is there a market pressure to favor things that are truly creative versus just like formulaic and like re like rehashing kind of the same essence?[01:10:29] I think like art. Transcends boundaries is often the most interesting art to engage with, where it, it truly does confront you with something you haven't considered before. I hope that that's the place where humans play. And that they're kind of like, oh, I just need some lo-fi study beats. It's like, just gimme an infinite stream.[01:10:49] I'm fine. Because I'm just like,[01:10:52] you've seen that chart of like pop uh, songs, declining interns of the key changes, key changes in[01:10:58] Octa ranges. Completely. Completely. And like, I mean, we used to have[01:11:02] Bohemian Rhapsody and, and[01:11:03] yeah, it's a great example of something that would not be priced appropriately.[01:11:08] This is why I, I think perplexity AI is just very well named because we want more perplexity in our lives. Yes, by the way, shout out for replica ai. I don't know if you've come across them, but Absolutely. They are working on the digital twin stuff. Okay. Ai, uh, request for startups. AI thing you would pay for if someone[01:11:21] built it.[01:11:22] Well, so the LM op stuff for sure. Just like make it easy to generate and evaluate samples using multimodal, multimodal, I mean multiple modalities, not images and texts, but rather like humans, quantitative benchmarks and qualitative Oh, samples that I, I am able to evaluate myself, but other AI startups. I think that we have your sister, your wife, your wife has family that works in the park system.[01:11:49] Mm-hmm. Because it is so everybody has access to effectively the same information about what's interesting in the outdoors. I think you get to a lot of trail heads and you have very, very tight parking lots and it's difficult to get to a lot of these beautiful places. And like, um, mere Woods is another example of like, you gotta reserve a parking spot in the woods that's a plumber.[01:12:12] But I think that the US in particular is so unique in that we have such an expansive public lands, and I think that there are a lot of really majestic and beautiful places in the world that are not written about. And so I think from a geospatial standpoint, you could imagine representing each tile on a map like a word deve.[01:12:39] Embedding where you look at the context in which a location exists and the things people have said about it, and you, you kind of distill the essence of a place and you can given a statement about how I wanna spend my day route traffic more evenly. On the surface of the earth so that we are not all competing for the same fixed pool of resources.[01:13:03] I don't know that that's something really that's monetizable in like a, you know, is this gonna be the next 10 billion business sort of way. But like there's so much public land and there's so many back roads and like the days where I have, you know, rumbling down a dirt road, my brother are just the best days of my life.[01:13:22] And, uh, I want more of those. I want systems that help us live as fully as possible as humans. Yeah, there's definitely[01:13:29] a lot of, you know, you got the. The most popular trails. Everybody wants to be there. Yeah. And then there's the less known ones. And I feel like a lot of people back to the text to back is like, they don't know what they're gonna find, you know?[01:13:41] Mm-hmm. There's not like YouTube reviews of all these trails. Totally. But like you can see it. So I think a way to, to better understand that would be, would be cool.[01:13:49] I mean, just to kind of like riff on this just a little more and we can wrap, like I do think there's a AI technology as a swarm management.[01:13:59] Tool, you know, being able to perceive sensor and camera inputs from multiple different agents in a system. And I think about like ultra low powered gliders as an example of like, I would like to be able to get, I mean, there, there are tools now where you can, uh, for 180 bucks get a satellite to take a da a picture today of like a five by five kilometer area.[01:14:21] I just wanna be able to run recon fleets on the back country and get like up to date trail conditions. I don't know that anybody's gonna make any real money doing this, but if it existed, I would use it. So maybe I should build it maybe. Yeah, exactly. Open source. It's part of Databricks longstanding commitment to open source for diversifying new markets.[01:14:44] Awesome. Mike, it was, it was great[01:14:45] to have you. Oh, this was a, yeah. Get full access to Latent Space at www.latent.space/subscribe

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