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The Risky Planner™Data, Digital, and Uncertainty: Capital Project Professionals Share What's Next at AACE 2025 Albert Brier returns from the AACE conference in Anaheim with insights from 13 industry professionals on the future of capital projects. From the dominance of Excel to the rise of AI-enabled scheduling tools, this episode explores how project controls professionals are navigating digital transformation while facing unprecedented uncertainty. Hear firsthand perspectives on whether California's high-speed rail will ever be built, which software tools dominate the industry, and essential advice for newcomers entering the field. Plus, discover why Oracle might be losing its grip on enterprise scheduling and which companies are positioning themselves as the next generation of project controls solutions. ...2025-07-1733 min
Speak Film and EnterEpisode 633: Miller's Crossing (1990)In this episode, it's finally time for Dylan to watch the 1990 crime drama from the Coen Brothers, "Miller's Crossing", starring Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, and John Turturro! Listen now!2025-06-191h 19
The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music NerdsEp500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music HistoryBilly Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute Extensive record collection includes many well-preserved 78s Takes records on tour bus, plays DJ with Elwood About 1,200 legitimate record stores exist worldwide today Favorite shops include Waterloo Austin, secret Vegas spot Record stores create communities with great coffee, food British resurrected American blues through vinyl reissues Girlfriend "Stick" sent Hendrix record...2025-06-0952 minThe Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music NerdsEp500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music HistoryBilly Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute Extensive record collection includes many well-preserved 78s Takes records on tour bus, plays DJ with Elwood About 1,200 legitimate record stores exist worldwide today Favorite shops include Waterloo Austin, secret Vegas spot Record stores create communities with great coffee, food British resurrected American blues through vinyl reissues Girlfriend "Stick" sent Hendrix record...2025-06-0952 minThe Risky Planner™Digital Twins and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Capital Projects Learn how digital twins and BIM technology revolutionize capital project management. Discover implementation strategies, cost benefits, and change management tips for project success. Join Albert and Nate as they explore the cutting-edge world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins in capital project management. This episode breaks down complex technologies into practical insights for project professionals.Key Learning Points:BIM Fundamentals: Understand what Building Information Modeling really means and how it differs from traditional 2D drawingsDigital Twin Technology: Learn how digital twins create virtual replicas of ph...2025-05-3045 minThe Risky Planner™Navigating Capital Project Uncertainty in 2025: Economic Challenges and Strategic SolutionsIn this episode of "The Risky Planner" podcast, hosts Nate Habermeyer and Albert Brier tackle the pressing issue of uncertainty in capital investments during 2025's volatile economic climate. The hosts discuss how inflation, interest rates, supply chain problems, and trade tensions are creating unprecedented challenges for capital project planning.Albert shares his experience with a major oil company where project cancellation led to significant ripple effects and wasted resources. The conversation explores how companies are responding to uncertainty, with many pausing investments not because opportunities aren't available, but because risk assessment has become increasingly complex....2025-04-2234 minThe Risky Planner™How PMOs Drive Real Business Impact in Mega Projects: Lessons from Dubai’s Real Estate Digital TransformationIn this episode of The Risky Planner, Nate Habermeyer talks to Albert Brier, who is live from Dubai, where he's leading the setup of a PMO for one of the most ambitious real estate developments in the world. ThSey explore how digital transformation is redefining project management in MENA, with a strong focus on project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Albert shares insights on building high-functioning PMOs that move beyond reporting to drive real business value—by staying relevant, flexible, and deeply connected to execution.They dive into:The difference between project management and project co...2025-03-2141 min
Let It Roll EXTRABob Dylan Made the US Folk Boom and Then BustThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit letitrollpodcast.substack.comThis episode discusses the peak of the Folk Boom in the US with the rise of Albert Grossman’s acts Peter, Paul, & Mary and Ian & Sylvia, Judy Collins' continued success and the rise of Grossman’s ultimate star, Bob Dylan. We cover Dylan's use of Child Ballads as source material and his ultimate abandonment of the scene.2025-03-1040 minThe Risky Planner™Navigating Capital Projects in an Uncertain WorldIn this episode of the Risky Planner Podcast, hosts Nate and Albert reunite after Albert's travels to Dubai to discuss the impact of Trump's recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. They explore how these tariffs affect capital projects across various industries, particularly construction and energy infrastructure. Albert provides context about the evolution of tariff threats from earlier blanket proposals targeting countries like Canada and Mexico to the current focus on specific materials. The hosts examine how these tariffs create uncertainty in project planning, potentially causing issues with locked-in pricing, contractor insolvency risks, and the need to recalculate...2025-02-1331 min
The Nate Lull PodcastThe Nate Lull Podcast, Episode 281: Albert OderoNate visits with former Oneonta High School Basketball standout, Albert Odero. He was back in town on a break from his professional basketball career with the Nairobi City Thunder in the Kenyan Premier League. The Thunder won their league championship in 2024 with Albert being named season MVP. He talks about his basketball journey from college, to the Kenya National team, to the pro ranks. A fascinating journey around the globe playing the sport he loves.2025-01-221h 24
Music Festivals PodcastWinterWonderGrass 2025 Band Preview with Deanie Richardson from Sister Sadie (S2.Ep25)In Episode 25 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sit down with bluegrass fiddle player Deanie Richardson from the Nashville-based Grammy Nominated bluegrass band, Sister Sadie. This stellar ensemble has gained national recognition as the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021), also taking home the title of IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 2020, making them the first all-female bluegrass band to win this award in its 30-year history.Deanie was Nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards Top Fiddle Player of the Year in 2010, has appeared on shows like Letterman, Leno, Conan...2025-01-1734 minThe Risky Planner™AI Impact on Project Management, Data Analytics, and RiskIn this episode of the Risky Planner Podcast, hosts Nate and Albert kick off the new year with reflections on the post-holidays and how AI is reshaping careers in project management and risk analysis.Key Discussion Points:AI as a Force Multiplier: Albert shares his experience using AI tools over the break, discussing how AI is transforming professionals from single-discipline experts to multi-faceted problem-solvers.The Evolution of AI in Project Management: They explore the growing integration of AI in project controls, forecasting, and risk management, highlighting how large language models...2025-01-0231 minThe Risky Planner™AI, Data Centers, and the Future of Project Management: Navigating Costs, Risks, and ScaleIn this episode of The Risky Planner Podcast, we dive into the explosive growth of data centers, the energy demands of AI, and how project managers can navigate the complexities of cost control, risk mitigation, and scalability. We explore the "Design One, Build Many" model, investor perspectives on infrastructure risk, and the evolving landscape of AI-powered automation in construction and project management.Join us as we discuss how capital projects in the data center industry are pushing the boundaries of engineering, sustainability, and financial forecasting—while reshaping the future of project management.Presented by Do...2024-12-0438 min