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Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers PodcastGetting to Know Kalen King & Kamal HaddenOn today's show, Andy takes a closer look at Kamal Hadden & Kalen King and what they can bring to the Packers in 2025. Don't miss it!
2025-05-2532 min
Remote RubyMore Listener QuestionsThis episode of Remote Ruby starts with Andrew and Chris discussing how busy they are this month and how they're managing new feature releases, travel, and bulk recording episodes. They continue answering listener questions from Episode 300, covering key improvements they wish to see in Rails, best practices for hybrid remote work, and methods to inspire teams about Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Test-Driven Development (TDD). They share advice on attending Ruby conferences, including how to justify the cost to employers and the immense networking benefits. Lastly, they tackle how freshers can secure remote Ruby jobs and provide tips on writing...2025-04-1152 min
Performance IntelligenceBite Size #168: Kamal Sarma - How to Set a Clear a Intention with One WordIn this Bite Size from episode #126 Kamal Sarma talks about his word of the year and how he uses it to make decisions every day and keep himself aligned with the word throughout the whole year. Kamal also expands on some of the other words he has used in previous years and a few ways they have helped him when going through difficult times and helped him steer his life in a more positive direction Listen to Kamal's previous episode here:https://shorturl.at/rQEMOYou can enter your word of the year here: ht...2025-04-0608 minPerformance Intelligence#126 The Power of Choosing a Word of the Year and how to Set a Clear Intention - Kamal SarmaWhat if one word could transform your year? Unlock your potential in 2025 with the power of a single word! This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, Kamal Sarma, a monk turned venture capitalist and 20-year Word of the Year veteran, shares his profound experience with this transformative practice."One year my word was FUN and I actually got a Fun Coach who was my son at the time...he showed me that anything can be fun..." In this episode, Andrew and Kamal discuss:2:45 Where the idea of a word for the year came from, the...2025-01-291h 06
Warsaw ConfidentialIS Andrew Tate's Advice HELPING Men Or HURTING Them? - Capsule #13Is Andrew Tate's advice helping men become better versions of themselves, or is it leading them down a harmful path?
In this video, we dive into the world of Andrew Tate's controversial opinions and examine whether his guidance is empowering men or perpetuating toxic masculinity. From his views on women and relationships to his take on mental health and self-improvement, we explore the impact of his advice on modern masculinity. Is Andrew Tate's brand of alpha masculinity inspiring men to take control of their lives, or is it promoting harmful attitudes and behaviors? Join us as we...2024-10-2516 minRemote RubyLive at Rails World aka Undercover DuckIn this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss their experiences at Rails World 2024 in Toronto. They share humorous anecdotes about their travels, encounters, and keynote speeches, including topics like renting a smoke-filled car, meeting their boss at Niagara Falls, and attending the Sting concert. They delve into technical discussions about deploying Rails applications, the importance of Dev containers, Kamal, and the latest updates on Rails 8.1. The conversation includes lighter moments such as playing duck calls, high chip prices, and navigating Toronto traffic. Hit download now to hear more!HoneybadgerHoneybadger is...2024-10-1840 min
Warsaw Confidential"Hitler Can Kiss My Ass!" - Capsule #11In this gripping clip from Warsaw Confidential, host Kamal Jahid sits down with Andrew Borek to share his family's harrowing and miraculous survival during World War II in Poland. Andrew recounts how his grandfather, a courageous and rebellious farmer near Warsaw, stood up against the German occupation by aiding the Polish resistance.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tqxjN9EdUE8?si=1HgP_YNJ0jz1COD7
2024-10-1510 minRemote RubyDHH on Rails World 2024 and what's coming in Rails 8.1In this episode, Chris and Andrew welcome David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) todiscuss the release of Rails 8, starting with a recap of the Rails World Toronto conference. DHH shares insights on the growing Rails community, the challenges of planning large-scale conferences, and Rails’ philosophy of staying independent from venture capital. They dive into developer ergonomics in Rails 8, new deployment and notification tools like Kamal, Action Notifier, House (MD), and Propshaft, and upcoming features like ActiveRecord Search. The episode also covers accessibility improvements, Rails' approach to frontend frameworks, and DHH’s long-term vision for the platform. Hit download now to h...2024-10-141h 49
Warsaw ConfidentialEscaping Auschwitz: How a Mistake at the Train Station Saved This Polish FamilyIn this powerful episode of Warsaw Confidential, host Kamal Jahid sits down with Andrew Borek, a Polish entrepreneur and investor, to explore his family's harrowing experiences during World War II and its lasting impact on his life and business. Andrew shares the incredible story of his grandfather's resistance against the German army, the family's near-miss with Auschwitz, and their survival through adversity. This episode delves into Andrew's journey from hearing these stories as a child to how they shape his values today. The conversation also touches on Andrew's business journey, the importance of networking, and his renewed connection with...2024-10-141h 06
The Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 16 - Getting value and insights from critical data - without the overwhelmToday we chat with Guy Day from Kamal.ai a new cloud and data analytics platform for recruitment agencies. In this episode, we drill down on how easy access to data is so important when it comes to making key business decisions and forecasting with accuracy.
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"Can you explain the key financial metrics that recruitment businesses should be tracking to assess overall performance and profitability?"
"How do performance metrics, such as placement ratios or time-to-fill, tie into the financial success of a recruitment firm, and how...2024-09-2651 min
Thank God it's TuesdayHot Drops Sauce Creator Andrew Whiting - You Don't Know What You Don't KnowIn this deliciously engaging episode, Kamal welcomes Andrew Whiting creator of Hot Drops Hot Sauce and a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and the intense challenges they faced. They open up about their deep-seated love for food and cooking, which is evident in every aspect of their conversation.Andrew reveals the journey behind Hot Drops Hot Sauce, his passion for crafting unique and bold flavors, and the vision driving his brand. As they chat about their favorite cuisines and the cultural contexts that enrich their culinary experiences, they highlight how trying diverse dishes c...2024-09-111h 02You Don't Know What You Don't KnowHot Drops Sauce Creator Andrew WhitingIn this deliciously engaging episode, Kamal welcomes Andrew Whiting creator of Hot Drops Hot Sauce and a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and the intense challenges they faced. They open up about their deep-seated love for food and cooking, which is evident in every aspect of their conversation.Andrew reveals the journey behind Hot Drops Hot Sauce, his passion for crafting unique and bold flavors, and the vision driving his brand. As they chat about their favorite cuisines and the cultural contexts that enrich their culinary experiences, they highlight how trying diverse dishes c...2024-09-111h 02
Whatcha Watchin with Alexis GentryKalki 2898 AD with Andrew Levins from Hey FamAlexis is joined by Andrew Levins from the Hey Fam podcast to chat about Nag Ashwin's Pan-Indian blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD and how it compares to movies like RRR and Baahubali from legendary Telugu director S.S. Rajamouli.This episode contains spoilers for Kalki 2898 AD.Read Alexis's full review of Kalki 2898 AD:https://trashwire.com/2024/07/02/kalki-2898-ad-movie-review-prabhas-amitabh-bachchan-kamal-hassan-deepika-padukone-nag-ashwinListen to Hey Fam:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-fam-with-andrew-levins-and-angus-truskett/id1012201056Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0yLyl5YTEHGrjm4BxtiTX0?si=496886972f5a4b11Follow Levins:Letterboxd...2024-07-0836 minRemote RubyDesks, Deployments, and DatabasesIn this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris catch up with a discussion on setting up a home office with new furniture, organizing hardware with a 3D printer, and dealing with nostalgia for old video games.Then they delve into technical issues faced with the Postgres database on DigitalOcean, migrating to Crunchy Data, and adjusting web concurrency settings in Rails. They also share their experiences experimenting with Kamal for server deployment, the complexities of AWS configuration, and using DigitalOcean and Hetzner for app instances.The conversation shifts to performance and error monitoring with Honeybadger...2024-06-2835 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2067: Jordan Elgrably on richly complex stories about the Middle East and North Africa mostly ignored by Western mediaJordan Elgrably, the Morrocan-French editor of the Markaz Review, wants us to read complex stories about the Middle East and North Africa that our simplistic newspaper headlines mostly ignore. In his new anthology, Stories from the Center of the World, Elgrably includes short stories from writers as diverse as Leila Aboulela, Amany Kamal Eldinn and Hanif Kureishi that reflect the rich mosaic of life in the region. Elgrably’s anthology offers a refreshing alternative to the standard apocalyptic slant of most conversations in Western media about the Middle East and North Africa....2024-05-1932 min
Dances with RobotsFierce on the Palm Pilot: A Conversation with Kamal SinclairSydney Skybetter and producer Kamal Sinclair chat about the intersection of the cultural sector, emerging technologies, and the vintage hardware that shaped their childhoods. Are we all complicit in these complex cultural systems? Oh, and also, can we please bring back the Filofax? About Kamal: Kamal Sinclair supports artists, institutions, and communities working at the convergence of art, media, culture, and technology. Currently, she serves as the Senior Director of Digital Innovation at The Music Center in Los Angeles, which is home to TMC Arts, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, and...2023-11-1732 minRemote RubyDHH on Rails World 2023 & Rails 7.1In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome DHH, who joins them after the recent Rails World event. They cover a wide range of topics from the Rails Foundation’s mission to attract new talent to open source misconceptions, the value of open source contributions as gifts, and the importance of boundaries between contributions and vendor relationships. DHH shares insights into his current projects, including “Prop Shaft” and “Skiff,” addressing deployment challenges and building static sites. [00:00:29] DHH describes the incredible energy and positive atmosphere at Rails World, emphasizing the importance of in-person gatherings. [00:05:02] A discussion comes up about the...2023-10-2752 minPerformance IntelligenceBite Size #56: Working in the Mental Health Space - Kamal SarmaTodays bite size comes from episode #37 where Kamal Sarma, a beacon of positivity and energy explains why he got into working in the mental health space and what it means for him to have a positive impact on people, particularly younger children and teenagers.Kamal also shares the story of how he helped his son overcome his own fears and mental health issues by imparting some stress and suffering on him to help build him up and gain self confidence and resilience.You can find Kamal at his website: https://www.rezilium.com/ or Linkedin: https...2023-04-2111 minPerformance Intelligence#38 Living in a Monastery for 7 Years, Embracing Struggle and Changing the Discussion About Youth Mental Health – Kamal SarmaKamal Sarma is the monk who didn’t sell his Ferrari, that’s because he never had one! Born in the East Indian state of Assam, Kamal came to Australia when he was four. He turned into a “rugby hungry, girl hungry, fiend”. Not happy with this iteration, Kamal’s parents sent him back to India when he was 13 to live in an ashram and study to be a monk, for seven-long-years.Back in Australian at 19, Kamal studied an honours degree in Economics then joined McKinsey & Co. Following that he worked as Head of Strategy at St George Ban...2023-03-011h 21
Sprint Jump Throw Performance PodcastEpisode 45: Mike KamalBrandon and Joel are joined by Mike Kamal, the Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning at Merrimack College. We dive into a variety of topics mainly focused on the processes that went into Coach Kamal growing the Merrimack program from a Division 2 program that he ran by himself to the Division 1 program he and his almost double digit staff run today.2023-01-2359 min
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Talking Random ~ Andrew KamalEpisode 58: Happy Thanksgiving, 100k YouTube Subs, and BoxingA long awaited episode for Thanksgiving. What have I been working on lately?2022-11-2403 min
Free Gems PodcastEPISODE 25: Nick Cannon, Andrew Tate, teachers strikeA quick update on what’s going on todays media from nick cannons 10th child to Andrew Tate being canceled, to the teachers strike in America going on right now2022-08-3149 minTalking Random ~ Andrew KamalEpisode 57: Going through the StruggleI want to be on that journey to success and do what it takes to truly be successful2022-07-2103 min
The RunOut PodcastRunOut #82: From Skardu to Comp Don’tsWe begin with a conversation with Ben Hanna, the newest member of the prestigious USA Climbing National Team. At 23 years young, Ben is a longtime crusher from Santa Fe who we’ve watched go from being a young grommet at Rifle to throwing down at World Cups with the world’s best. Ben talks to us about what the current comp scene is like, a short-lived controversy with the IFSC, and how living in a training house with some of the best climbers in the world upped his game.
Next, we speak with Wali Kamal, a Pakistani-American climber from California who...2022-06-161h 30