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On this week's episode of the show, I talk with Nate Braun, author of several Python books, all having to do with sports. Nate shares his journey from having a background in economics to writing books on sports data analysis and visualization using Python. Despite not initially being skilled in coding, Braun was inspired by his work in environmental issues and modeling, leading him to develop fantasy football models and later educational books on coding and data analysis with a focus on various sports. We cover Nate's data scraping and writing process, as well as the ins and outs of why he likes to work with Python and the various libraries he uses in his work.Topics Discussed Background and Transition: Nate shares his unconventional journey from working on environmental issues to developing a niche in sports data analytics. His inspiration took root during his work on modeling the impact of the BP oil spill. Fantasy Football and Education: The pivot to sports began with fantasy football models. The success of these models led Nate to author books designed to educate enthusiasts on coding and data analysis, specifically tailored for those outside the computer science field. Challenges and Opportunities: Nate talks about the difficulties he faced entering the competitive fantasy football advice market. With the rise in betting and fantasy sports advertising, he recognizes the potential for educating people on data analysis. Sport-by-Sport Learning Curve: Despite not being an expert in all sports, Braun has written instructional books on a range of sports by dedicating time to write and develop new models, leveraging the success and experience gained from his initial football book. Data Gathering and Visualization: Our conversation delves into the varying difficulty levels of acquiring and visualizing data across sports and we highlight Nate's use of the Python Seaborn library. Python Over R: Nate expresses his preference for Python due to its versatility in machine learning, data visualization, web scraping, and content creation, favoring it over R. Technical Deep-Dive into Web Scraping: We talk about using Python for web scraping, including dealing with JavaScript-heavy websites, and the other tools Nate uses like Beautiful Soup and Selenium. Future Plans: A teaser for a potential Python book on Formula One as Braun's love for sports continues to drive his writing endeavors.➡️ Check out more links, notes, transcript, and more at the PolicyViz website.Sponsor: PixasquarePixasquare offers a variety of high-quality, low-cost design goods, from mockups to websites, logos, presentations, stock photos, and more. Head over to their website to learn more and grab great images for your next project!

Summary: It's time for another awesome LoveFest with Devin and Holly! This week they discuss Swedish author extraordinaire, Fredrik Backman. Known globally for his stories full of heart, redemption, and seeking meaning in the hardest parts of life, he's been a long-time favorite of both hosts. He sheds light on octogenarians and children, the ignored and the marginalized in his writing and brings would-be villains into a gentle light. We love rooting for all his characters!  Topics Discussed: Background (4:39): Backman debuted with A Man Called Ove in 2012 and lives in Sweden with his wife and two children; Holly and Devin discuss how they discovered his work and stand-out aspects of his writing.  Curmudgeon Book Discussion (10:59): A Man Called Ove: After his wife's death, Ove decides life isn't worth living. But life has a funny way of pulling you back in and with a colorful and caring cast of characters, this grump discovers just how much there is to live for.  My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry: After the death of her sole caretaker and grandmother, Elsa is left with a series of letters addressed to residents of their apartment building. The adventure she goes on to deliver them opens up Elsa's world and reveals a community she never thought she had.  Britt-Marie Was Here: A sequel to “My Grandmother…” this novel hones in on the strict, cleanliness- and rules-focused character Britt-Marie as she leaves her unfaithful husband and tries to rebuild her life in the decrepit town of Borg. There, she uncovers that the colorful inhabitants of the town are much more than meets he eye and that perhaps, sometimes, mess is ok.  Recent Book Discussion (26:02): And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: This tear-jerker focuses on loss, aging, and dementia as three generations of men confront the decline of the grandfather.  Anxious People: Following a failed robbery attempt at a cashless bank in a small Swedish town, this novel examines what happens when strangers become entwined in a hilarious hostage situation and compassion and vulnerability win the day.  Beartown Series (35:20): A three-book series (Beartown, Us Against You, The Winners), Backman explores a tiny community in a frozen north-Sweden forest that revolves around it's hockey teams. His magnum opus, these stories follow the junior ice hockey team, it's coaches, players, and parents, as they struggle to survive trauma, a declining economy, and other challenges. Trigger warning for sexual assault.  Hot On the Shelf (51:54): Devin: Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Holly: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim What's Making Our Hearts Race (55:30): Devin: David Sedaris Live Reading at CU Boulder Holly: Killers of the Flower Moon movie (you can check out the book here!) Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.  

Today we welcome former Olympic track cyclist, Kirstie Klingenberg, to the podcast  ✅Topics Discussed:

Topics Discussed: Background [00:40] History & applications of prediction markets [6:54] Real utility of GNO Token [19:20] Bringing adoption with other products: Gnosis DutchX & Safe [24:50] Development status of prediction markets and other products [43:33] Life after Gnosis ICO & Future Roadmap [51:33] ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● In this episode, we chatted with Stefan George, Co-Founder & CTO of Gnosis. Gnosis builds new market mechanisms to enable the distribution of resources-from assets to incentives, and information to ideas. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Links mentioned in the episode: Gnosis website : https://gnosis.pm/ Gnosis Whitepaper : https://gnosis.pm/assets/pdf/gnosis-w... Gnosis DutchX (Testnet) : https://dutchx-rinkeby.d.exchange/ Gnosis Safe (beta) : https://safe.gnosis.io/ Gnosis Timeline : https://gnosis.pm/timeline.html ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Subscribe to "Inchained" : http://youtube.com/arnavvohra7 for future videos on Blockchain & Cryptos.

Thank you for listening to Teen Muscle Radio! In this episode I am joined by Pro Natural Bodybuilder & Coach for Team3DMJ, Alberto Nunez. It was a honour to speak to Berto on the topic of Contest Prep Considerations for the Younger Athlete. TOPICS DISCUSSED - - Background on Alberto. - Alberto's competitive career. - Preparations prior to the contest prep. - Why your Mentality matters a HUGE amount. - Initial factors to consider when competing as a younger athlete. - Training considerations for younger athletes. - Why Diet Breaks are even more important for younger athletes. - Thinking of the LONG Term Game. If you have not already - follow Alberto on - Instagram / Snapchat - nunez3dmj YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ

Tom Schwab joins us this week from GoodbyeCrutches.com to talk about how he built a content system that generates over 70,000+ organic visitors per month to his online store. We also talk about chasing transactions vs. building a business, and how you can get started today with a simple and effective email content funnel. Topics Discussed: Background of Goodbye Crutches? What ... The post #155: How To Create Inbound Funnels For Your Online Store appeared first on Build My Online Store.

Amazon PPC is becoming a popular method to acquire customers with paid traffic. Michael Erickson from Search Scientists joins us this week to give a high level overview on the difference with Google Adwords/PLA, and how e-commerce store owners should get started with Amazon PPC. Topics Discussed: Background of Amazon PPC vs. Google PLA/Adwords CPC, Conversion rates, and Impressions of ... The post #95: A Beginner’s Guide To Amazon PPC With Search Scientists appeared first on Build My Online Store.

In three months, Natural Stacks has grown to a $100,000 monthly revenue business in the supplements industry. Tune in to hear Ben’s thoughts on hustling offline, spreading the word, and planting the seeds of serendipity that don’t pay off months or years later. Topics Discussed: Background of CILTEP and the nootropics industry The secret tool to find disruption opportunities in ... The post #86: The 80/20 To $100,000 In 3 Months With Ben Hebert From Natural Stacks appeared first on Build My Online Store.