Eric Gans - Podcast Details

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Home Performance Company StartupReinventing Yourself: The Art of Mastering New Skills in Home PerformanceIn this episode of the Home Performance Company Startup podcast, the host, Eric Gans, discusses his recent reinvention and the journey to self-discovery that led him to create a successful one-man show business model. At 51 years old, Eric shares his experiences from starting as a contractor in 2006, transitioning to an energy auditor in 2018, and overcoming self-doubt to gain confidence in his hands-on skills. He explains the importance of repeated practice to become proficient in any task and highlights key components of his business model, including specialized training, utilizing web and YouTube platforms, acquiring the right tools and vehicle setup...2025-02-1122 min

The Roundtable with Robert BannonAward Winning Actress Èmilie Dequenne Talks "Survive!"Émilie Dequenne is a FORCE! She is here to talk about her amazing new thriller "SURVIVE" now on-demand and in theatres! This is an edge of the seat thriller you must see! Talking to her, I was in awe of her career! At just 17 years old, she landed her first role in Rosetta by the Dardenne brothers, earning her the Best Actress award at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival, while the film itself won the Palme d’Or. In 2001, she appeared in Christophe Gans’ Brotherhood of the Wolf, alongside Vincent Cassel, Samuel Le Bihan, a...2025-01-1819 min

Home Comfort TacticsFix Drafty Windows or Replace Them? Maybe Neither!Are your windows getting the blame? Physics is the name of the game!Before you rush to replace them, watch this eye-opening episode of Home Comfort Tactics. Join Eric Gans, certified energy auditor, as he unravels the surprising truth about windows and home energy efficiency with Teresa, a homeowner questioning everything she thought she knew.Learn why windows account for only 10% of air leakage and why focusing on attics, basements, and crawl spaces is the key to stopping drafts. Dive into the science of the stack effect, which turns your house into a giant chimney...2024-12-3010 min

Home Comfort TacticsHomeowner Interview: A Cape Cod Transformation - Revelations About Home ComfortTired of shivering in your Cape Cod house? Looking to get to the bottom of the problem once and for all?Discover how one homeowner transformed his drafty Cape Cod into a cozy haven. From shocking energy audit revelations to DIY detective work and a successful renovation, this episode is packed with actionable tips for improving your home's comfort and efficiency.The key to a comfortable home in the winter and the summer is a revelation this homeowner had recently, and he hopes you have it too!00:00 Meet Michael and learn why...2024-12-1013 min

Home Comfort TacticsHow to Unlock Maryland Insulation Rebates Through BGE & PEPCODiscover how Maryland homeowners can tap into thousands of dollars in energy-saving rebates through BGE and Pepco's rebate programs. In this video, Eric Gans from Hometrust Remodeling breaks down how home energy audits, air sealing, insulation, and HVAC upgrades can reduce energy bills while maximizing rebate savings. Learn why common problem areas like attics, rim joists, and recessed lights could be costing you money—and how to fix them. Don’t miss these expert tips on making your home more efficient, comfortable, and rebate-ready! 💰🏠 #HomeEnergySavings #MarylandRebates #BGE #Pepco #EnergyAudit #HometrustRemodelingLink to the original blog article: https://hometrustr...2024-12-1007 min

Home Comfort TacticsEvery Day Homeowner with a Condensation ProblemThis podcast episode from "Home Comfort Tactics" delves into the story of a homeowner in Rockville, MD, named Alex, who faced a perplexing condensation issue in their new home. Despite numerous consultations with experts, the problem persisted, causing discomfort and energy inefficiency. The host, an experienced energy auditor, was approached to help resolve this "Dew Point Dilemma." Through a detailed inspection involving an energy audit and the use of cutting-edge technology, the host uncovered several issues contributing to the problem, including poor insulation, unsealed air leaks, and a significant temperature clash near a bay window that led t...2024-03-0406 min

Le pitch était presque parfait14 - LE COMPTOIR TIME MACHINE - FÉVRIER 2024Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter Xad et Quentin te proposent un tour des sorties du mois au cinéma, il y a 10 ans, 20 ans, 30 ans, 40 ans et 50 ans. Février 2014American Bluff de David O RusellRobocop de José PadilhaJack et la mécanique du cœur de Mathias Malzieu, Stéphane BerlaLa Voleuse de livres de Brian PercivalMea Culpa de Fred CavayéL'île des Miam-nimaux : Tempête de boulettes géantes 2 de Cody Cameron...2024-02-2611 min

Home Comfort TacticsNavigating the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEEHR)In this episode of Home Comfort Tactics, we dive into the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHR) program, a cornerstone of the Inflation Reduction Act to make homes more energy-efficient. We explore how the program's $4.5 billion fund is helping low- and moderate-income households afford crucial upgrades like heat pumps, electric stoves, and insulation through point-of-sale rebates. Through the story of Emily, a single mom looking to replace her water heater, we illustrate the program's impact and straightforward application process, emphasizing its role in fostering a greener, more equitable future.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this...2024-02-2504 min

Home Comfort TacticsA Summary of the HOMES Rebates Program That Any Homeowner Can UnderstandWhat you may find a little different about my approach to explaining the Inflation Reduction Act HOMES Rebate program is that I try remembering when I was a homeowner and a window contractor. I did not know or understand anything about the whole-house approach or how it could change how I think about comfort and energy use in my home. When some of the critical concepts started to click for me, I was blown away by it all, and I got excited about finding ways to explain it to others. Most of the time, people are intrigued b...2024-01-2106 min

Home Comfort TacticsIntro to the Inflation Reduction Act for HomeownersOverview of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376):Two years ago, the United States government introduced the Inflation Reduction Act, a bold move with a whopping $8.8 billion earmarked specifically for Home Energy Rebates. It is a significant investment in Home Energy Rebates and should highlight the importance of getting these improvements made to your home.I provide you with an introduction of two major programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHR).You can find more information here: https://hometrustremodeling.com/the-amazing-new-billSource:2024-01-0704 min

Home Comfort Tactics3 Building Science Principles Every Homeowner Should KnowThank you for listening!If you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please visit https://www.hometrustremodeling.com or https://ericgans.com.Unlock Your Home's Full Potential - Hometrust Remodeling, Your Trusted Partner in Maryland Home PerformanceLearn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-12-1111 min

DédalesHS-5. HOSTILE : LE RISQUE DE FAILLITE A CHAQUE FILMEntretiens réalisé le 26 Septembre 2023 par Jul. et Flav. Habillage musical : Flax Générique : Jul. Prise de son / Mixage : Jul. --------------------------- Synopsis : Dans un monde en ruine après une catastrophe inconnue, l'espèce humaine tente de se reconstruire. Juliette est la seule à oser s'aventurer près des villes. Un jour, sur le chemin du retour, elle perd le contrôle de sa voiture. --------------------------- Bande annonce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH7Dw... Le film en VOD https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefil... --------------------------- Fiche IMDB https://w...2023-11-192h 20

Home Comfort Tactics12 Years of Replacement Window Knowledge in 8 MinutesI am a Certified Energy Auditor in Maryland. I have had several revelations over the past several years, and this important one is about replacement windows. I am a contractor and a homeowner who fixates on personal comfort in my living space.I like to share my experiences with home comfort and remodeling so that you can make decisions that are light years ahead of my own!Despite my initial belief that replacing windows and HVAC systems would improve home comfort and energy efficiency, these changes did not yield the expected results.In 2012, I...2023-11-1307 min

Home Performance Company StartupIntro to the Different Parts of an Energy AuditUnderstanding what an energy auditor does has to be absorbed in small chunks. I have been doing it for five years and am still learning new things and making mistakes. I hope this intro to the different parts of an energy audit can help you to get better at what you do or maybe even decide that this is something you want to do.Don't let the idea that learning to be an energy auditor is too tricky - and lose interest. Much of the learning takes place while you are in the field. The training to...2023-11-1220 min

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign"BLONDE TROUBLE: THE TRAGEDY OF CAROLE LANDIS" (06)Actress CAROLE LANDIS was a rising star in the 1940s, but her bright light was short-lived. She came from a troubled background and learned early that her looks and sex appeal were valuable commodities that could help her dreams of fame come true. She scratched and clawed her way to Hollywood stardom only to find the dream was hollow. Her quest for love led her to all the wrong men. Her ill-fated love affair with the very-married star REX HARRISON drove her to her untimely death at age 29. Ruled a suicide at the time, years later, Landis’ family thinks otherw...2023-10-2333 min

Home Comfort TacticsHow Much Insulation Do Maryland Homeowners Need?If you live in Maryland and want to learn more about the insulation R-values you need in the different areas of your home, this video podcast can help. You need to measure insulation through a slightly different lens. Rather than focusing on which insulation is better, achieving the recommended R-value for specific areas of your home's shell is more critical.There are two essential things to familiarize yourself with regarding R-value.First, the R-Value in "Lay" Terms. We measure insulation by its R-value. Insulation has one job - to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, t...2023-10-0109 min

Home Comfort Tactics3 Reasons Energy Audits Just Work for People!Getting a home energy audit is one of those things that many do not fully comprehend the benefits of until the assessment is complete. At that time, a well-trained energy consultant will be able to walk you around your home and illuminate issues that you have likely been walking right past for many weeks, months, or in some cases YEARS! Don't wait any longer and empower yourself TODAY to make your home more efficient, sustainable, and comfortable.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-09-1406 min

The Keri ReportSeason 4 Premiere: Diving Deep Into the Alcohol DiscussionWelcome to the premier of Season 4 of the Keri Report! To kick off this season, I dive deep into a topic that concerns a lot of us - especially me! - by looking at the latest news on alcohol that has caused quite a ruckus in the nutrition community. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Eric Rimm, a Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and Director of the Program in cardiovascular epidemiology in the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, and Professor of Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He’s internationally recognized for h...2023-09-1240 min

Home Comfort TacticsYour Fall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy Home - PRO LISTContinue your journey to better home comfort with part two of my fall bucket list of things you can do to make your home more comfortable.I have helped hundreds of Maryland homeowners attain a better quality of life regarding their home comfort.This podcast's mission is to break through to homeowners and help shape a new way to think about your living space, which can transform your quality of life.I know because I went through the process myself and can honestly say it has helped us. But I absolutely would not...2023-09-0317 min

Home Comfort TacticsFall Bucket List for a Cozy Comfy HomeStart your journey to better home comfort with my fall bucket list of things you can do to make your home more comfortable.I have helped hundreds of Maryland homeowners attain a better quality of life regarding their home comfort.This podcast's mission is to break through to homeowners and help shape a new way to think about your living space, which can transform your quality of life.I know because I went through the process myself and can honestly say it has helped us. But I absolutely would not have been able...2023-08-2612 min

Home Performance Company StartupLearn About the Tools You Need to Be A Home Energy Auditor 2nd PartWith over 2000 energy audits under my belt in Maryland, I have tried several different tools and created a few neat tricks to make the job easier and more enjoyable. This Home Performance Company Startup episode walks through several of the things I use and do to make it happen.I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and get in touch if you want. ericgans.com 2023-08-2624 min

Home Performance Company StartupLearn About the Tools You Need to Be A Home Energy Auditor 1st PartOne possible obstacle contractors will face is the up front cost of the equipment required to conduct an home energy audit. In this episode, I briefly describe some of the tools that we use in the field and explain why they are important.I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and get in touch if you want. ericgans.com 2023-08-2211 min

Home Comfort TacticsWhat is Whole-House as a System? THE BASICSThis episode of Home Comfort Tactics shares several exciting and interesting ways you can think about your house as a system. Chances are that your house will have at least one of the things on the list that might be neglected. I was once an unsuspecting homeowner (and contractor simultaneously) living in uncomfortable houses and paying for new HVAC to fix the problem. There is much more to comfort and efficiency than new windows and HVAC. Taking a whole-house approach does not mean you need to become an expert. But, if you can learn a few easy-to-understand things around you...2023-08-1918 min

Home Comfort TacticsThe Basics About Crawl Spaces for Cold and Humid ClimatesAs an energy auditor, certified through the local Maryland utility, I am responsible to help homeowners figure out solutions for their damp or cold crawl space and explain to them in easy-to-understand ways the benefits of insulating it right.00:00 How Can this Episode Help?02:48 Recent Crawl Space Visit04:52 The Reason this Encapsulated Crawl Space is not EncapsulatedIf you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please visit https://www.hometrustremodeling.com or https://ericgans.com.Unlock Your Home's Full Potential - Hometrust Remodeling...2023-08-1913 min

Home Performance Company StartupThe Truth About What a Good Website Really IsLearn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/Learn more https://www.ericgans.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and get in touch if you want. ericgans.com 2023-07-3012 min

Home Performance Company StartupHome Energy Rebates Update & How to Get PreparedLearn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/Learn more https://www.ericgans.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and get in touch if you want. ericgans.com 2023-07-3013 min

Home Comfort TacticsHow an Energy Audit Solved the Case of the Peeling Drywall TapeWe learn to get to the root of the problem in grade school, and it can apply to many aspects of our lives including issues around the house that don't get the correct diagnosis and reappear. I used this podcast episode to touch on a few key points related to a recent situation that unfolded between May and June 2023. The homeowner in Rockville Maryland had drywall tape peeling at the turn of the season (colder to warmer), which was happening year after year. He was fed up with the problem this time after remodeling the bathroom and hoping the...2023-07-3003 min

Home Comfort TacticsNew Replacement Windows vs. Air SealingI will tell you right now - this study proves that you should not replace your windows if you want to make your home more comfortable! This study shows that replacement windows only reduce drafts by 6% compared with other, less expensive retrofit plans, including sealing the attic and other important places like the top of the foundation wall in a basement or crawl space.I am a former window contractor, and it was exciting to have an excellent opportunity to test this Silver Spring home in three stages of improvements to the envelope or shell of the...2023-07-2213 min

Home Performance Company Startup5 Reasons Home Inspectors Need to Become Energy AuditorsI think home inspectors should strongly consider getting certified to be an energy auditor. Not only will it grow exponentially over the next ten years it is also easier to do and can be more rewarding financially.Sorry this one is a little late! Been busy!!2:53 1 Already doing inspections!3:41 2 The Number of Tasks is Less = Less Work4:13 3 Less Headaches6:00 4 The Inflation Reduction Act is Coming7:10 5 The Number One Reason You Should ChangeI have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and g...2023-07-1611 min

Home Comfort TacticsToday I Wanna Talk To You About Air LeakageAir leakage in your home is the number one reason for comfort problems and high energy bills.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-07-1511 min

Home Performance Company Startup5 Things Home Performance Contractors DoCheck out five things home performance contractors do to see if they interest you.00:00 Show Premise Summary00:37 Start of the Show01:14 Thing #1 Looking at Houses in Three-Dimensional Ways03:27 Thing #2 Unbiased HVAC System Evaluations06:12 Thing #3 Blower Door Testing09:20 Thing #4 Air Sealing and Insulating Houses10:11 Thing #5 Whole House Ventilation Experts12:06 Bonus You Can Make Your Own Comfort BetterLearn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/Learn more https://www.ericgans.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please...2023-07-0813 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 10: 5 Signs (to check yourself) You Need a Home Energy AuditPerforming a home energy audit without proper testing equipment or training is not possible, however every homeowner can look for these five signs to decide if getting a comprehensive home energy audit is worth the investment.In order to decide if you need a comprehensive home energy audit, it is helpful to have a general idea of it's overall function.According to the EPA Local Residential Energy Efficiency website, existing residential homes typically offer several opportunities for energy efficiency improvement. Since each home is unique due to additions, personal touches and different levels o...2023-07-0712 min

Home Performance Company Startup5 Skills You Need & Can Learn to Be a Home Performance Contractor #4Learn more https://www.homeperformancewebsites.com/Learn more https://www.ericgans.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2201117If you are looking to join a growing community of energy auditors, please visit our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384354076839150I have a hub-type website where you can find the different things I have going on and get in touch if you want. ericgans.com 2023-07-0410 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 9: 5 Reasons To Get An Energy Audit After You Buy A HouseIf you just bought a home - congrats! Chances are very high that you got a home inspection during the process, and it has a list of things you need to do to keep it up to "code". But I am willing to bet that the list lacks many essential items to make your home super cozy and energy efficient.Here is a link to the podcast file: https://residentialcomforttactics.buzzsprout.comThank you for watching!If you would like to learn more about my home performance company or get in touch, please...2023-06-3016 min

Home Performance Company Startup5 Reasons Why You Should Change to a Home Performance Contractor #3I run through five reasons you should consider changing your home improvement business to a home performance company. It is less stressful for one. I don't have to deal with some of the problems that come with the aesthetics of exterior remodeling. Those were the problems that would keep me up at night. I don't think you can prepare for all the possible complaints when you start working on the parts of people's houses that everyone can see. What I do now does not have to look good so long as it is effective.Check out a...2023-06-2309 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 8: Choose Your Energy Auditor WiselyThis week we discuss the importance of choosing the right energy auditor to maximize your available incentives. We touch on encapsulating your attic compared with not and some of the advantages you get - going either way. Overall, it was a fun episode with several good nuggets of information, including a little bit about roofing.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-06-2316 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 7: Raccoons in the Attic!In this episode Kyle and Eric discuss raccoons in an attic and how that can drive up an energy bill. We also get into the benefits of getting your HVAC ducts checked through a home energy audit.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-06-2021 min

Home Performance Company StartupHome Performance Could Have Saved My Replacement Window Business #2I left the hotel business in 2006 to help run a replacement window company with a high school friend. We did some fantastic things with the company and had some great experiences. In 2015 we had to shut the doors. I lay awake at night for months in a cold sweat with fear and anguish. I had no idea it taught me valuable lessons and created a pathway to find my true passion. Home Performance contracting is the perfect blend of home improvement contracting, consulting, and science to measure results for homeowners and demonstrate the issues with first-hand proof. Talking about t...2023-06-1612 min

Home Performance Company StartupIntroduction to the Show #1Are you wondering how to become a home performance contractor? I want to help those looking to enter the home performance field for whatever reason. There will be a massive push for contractors to switch lanes, and I can help you understand what is required to make the shift. I want current energy auditors to understand what it takes to start a successful home performance company. I want to be a resource for those looking for answers regarding what home performance contracting is all about. I want to share my knowledge about successfully marketing a local business o...2023-06-1017 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 6: Retrofitting 101In our fourth week together, Eric and Kyle dive into the show and revisit some of the exciting things that happened to us related to Home Performance in the past week.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-06-0928 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 5: Whole House Fan Problematic Discussion2023 should be the year you start looking at your home and comfort in three-dimensional ways. You can make intelligent, inexpensive upgrades with the proper guidance. As a certified home energy auditor, I see the same problems repeatedly. The most important thing to understand is that many of the issues I point out to homeowners are hiding in plain sight.The physics behind the issues we all experience around the house is relatively simple. Pressure forces air around different places inside your living space. Knowing how to stop that and where to slow it is the nam...2023-06-0221 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 4: 6 Reasons for Hot Upper Floors During Summer MonthsMaryland homeowners turn to their HVAC contractors when the temperature inside heats up. But, it stops there after HVAC people install the machine and controls. They have very little to do with the comfort level in your home. It's a good practice to focus on the shell around your home. A well-sealed and insulated shell can play a big part in adequately controlling the climate inside your living space on a hot summer day.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-05-2615 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 3: Intro to How Eric & Kyle Got into Home PerformanceIn this third podcast episode, Eric and Kyle team up to discuss how they got into the industry, which leads to healthy conversations about air sealing, blower door testing, HERS Rating, the hospitality industry, and replacement windows. Join us to talk about building science and learn new ways to think about how you improve your home.Learn more at homeairleakagetest.comWatch this stuff on YouTube 2023-05-1949 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 2: How to Unlock Valuable HVAC Rebates in MarylandIn this episode, we're shining a light on a little-known program that's making a big difference for Maryland homeowners. The Pepco Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program offers comprehensive energy audits and financial incentives to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. Despite the program's potential to save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year on energy bills, many Maryland residents don't even know it exists. In this episode, we'll hear from a Maryland homeowner who took advantage of the program and was able to get their insulation replaced at no cost with the purchase of an efficient heat pump. W...2023-04-0516 min

Home Comfort TacticsEpisode 1: 5 Unobvious Things You Can Do for A Cozier HomeFall is the time for not only pumpkin spice and raking leaves, but also to take the opportunity to button up a few key places around your home while the weather is nice.Learn about 5 things you can do around your house to make for a more comfortable winter and save energy at the same time!The 5 Things1. Target Recessed Lights2. Seal the Attic Floor3. Seal Ducts4. Treat the Attic Access5. Chimney BalloonsDo you have a question for Eric? Contact me directly using this link. I...2022-09-0217 min

Futter bei die Bitches#106 SLAGROOMEs begab sich zu der Zeit, als Hannelore das Trans-Reh, Bodo das Halbkopf-Nutria, Henning der PTBS-Dachs, Lutz der Messi-Igel und Sabrina die Social-Justice-Gans den Wald unsicher machten und Leroy und Eric unterdessen den bedeutsamsten Podcast des Ruhrgebiets aufzeichneten. Kommt mit auf einen fabelhaften Trip durch die Fabelwelten unserer Fantasien. Erfahrt beiläufig wieso Erste Hilfe wichtiger als Selbstschutz ist, was wir niemals verstehen werden und wieso Elon Musk den Welthunger nicht stillen kann. Euren stillen wir dennoch. Guten Appetit! P.S. Maltesers sind deutlich geiler als Twix.2022-02-211h 19

Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 338Comic Reviews: DC Justice League 2022 Annual by Brian Michael Bendis, Sanford Greene, Matt Herms Strange Love Adventures by Rex Ogle, Devin Grayson, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Rich Douek, Ram V, Che Grayson, Stephanie Phillips, Andrew Marino, Phil Hester, Roger Robinson, Scot Eaton, Geraldo Borges, Christian Duce, Pablo Collar, Jon Mikel, Jon Sammariva, Ande Parks, Wayne Faucher, Eric Gapstur, Tony Avina, Hi-Fi, Nick Filardi, Rex Lokus, Dee Cunniffe, Enrica Eren Angiolini Suicide Squad: Blaze 1 by Simon Spurrier, Aaron Campbell, Jordie Bellaire Marvel Amazing Spidey 88.BEY by Geoffrey Thorne, Jim Towe, Jan Bazaldua, Jim Campbell Maestro: World War M 1 by...2022-02-093h 00

Comes A TimeGary LambertThis week on Comes A Time, Gary Lambert joins Oteil and Mike to talk about the eclectic range of influences of the Grateful Dead, the ways that art can reflect the state of a society, and why it's important to take healthy breaks from “the earth clock,” as Mike cleverly describes it. You’ll hear Gary tell the guys a serendipitous story about how Phil Lesh directly influenced him to become a bass player, discuss Bill Graham’s incredible attention to detail and his greatness as a promoter, and a jazz concert that Gary saw in 1972 that left the audience quite li...2021-11-121h 28

Comes A TimeEpisode 53 - David GansOn this episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil talk with musician, author, and Grateful Dead historian David Gans. In this exciting conversation you’ll hear the three dive deep on the intricacies behind putting on a successful live performance, how Robert Hunter’s lyrics and the music of the Grateful Dead combined to deliver an all-encompassing emotional experience for fans, American eating habits and how we can be more nutritionally efficient, and much more. You’ll also hear Mike spark an interesting discussion about avoiding the easy route in stand-up comedy and how that makes the experience more meaningf...2021-07-021h 32

The New Zealand InitiativePodcast: Eric Crampton and Prof Josh Gans discuss effective covid response strategiesDr Eric Crampton chatted to Professor Josh Gans from the University of Toronto on the global Covid-19 pandemic response. They discuss the importance of coming up with effective strategies to get the covid-19 vaccinations rolled out as quickly as possible and move onto the next conversation of how to reopen borders.2021-05-2835 min

Shiny Developer SeriesEpisode 15: Maya GansWe have another fun installment of the Shiny Developer Series in episode 15! Our guest is statistical programmer and data scientist Maya Gans, and she tells us about her unique journey to R, her experience as a summer intern at RStudio, and the ways she has wielded some magical integrations of Shiny and javascript to create powerful applications in life sciences. Plus you will not want to miss the inside story behind the shinykeyboard widget!Resources mentioned in the episodeTidyBlocks (A block-based tool for teaching basic data science): [https://tidyblocks.tech/](tidyblocks.tech)shinyBody A custom Shiny input...2021-03-0639 min

Inappropriate Happiness w/ Karina Rykman & Isaac SloneNew Podcast Episodes for your Ears!We are here to bring you music interviews, new music and to tell you about new podcasts from Osiris. If you like what we do, leave us a review! Tell a friend! If you leave us a review and tell a friend about us, we’ll put you in a running to get a limited edition Osiris poster.Pete Rouse on Politics of Truth. Bob is joined by former Counselor to President Obama and a man whose government experience is so widely respected that he’s known as “the 101st Senator.” Pete talks about his experience and his...2020-10-0807 min

Adventures in Machine LearningML 002: DeOldify Your Life with Jason AnticGANS are one of the revolutionary breakthroughs in machine/deep learning as they are able to create authentic facial images. One of the latest breakthroughs has been with reconstructing actual images of the Roman Emperors using their busts and frescos. Special guest Jason Antic talks about GANs and his work with deOldify, an application to color and restore images. Sponsor Machine Learning for Software Engineers by Educative.ioCacheFly Panel Charles Max WoodGant LabordeEric Chalmers Guest Jason Antic Links fast.aiDeOldify Facebook F8 Movie Colorization DemoTensorBoard: TensorFlow’s visualization toolkitpytorch.org Picks Eric Chalmers: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself Ga...2020-09-091h 05

True Stories Of TinseltownOur Sixth Blonde Bombshell is the so beautiful and so tragic Carole LandisMy Blonde Bombshell expert April VeVea and I take on our 6th Blondeshell the gorgeous and very tragic Carole Landis. I did a podcast over a year ago with Caroles biographer Eric Gans, and we covered Caroles whole short life. April and I discuss her career, her marriages, Rex Harrison and ultimately her suicide. Some people, even Caroles relatives think Rex had a hand in her death. WE discuss it all. Thanks to April for joining me in the summer series of the history of blonde bombshells. She is such a great guest and has a treasure...2019-11-021h 00

The Jim Rutt ShowEP16 Anaconda CTO Peter Wang on The Distributed InternetPeter Wang is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Anaconda, the leading Python tools and data analytics company. Peter holds a B.A. in Physics from Cornell University and has been developing applications professionally using Python since 2001. Before co-founding Anaconda (formerly Continuum Analytics) in 2011, Peter spent seven years designing and developing applications for a variety of companies, including investment bankers, high-frequency trading firms, oil companies, and others. Peter also developed Chaco, an open-source, Python-based toolkit for interactive data visualization. Introduction to Peter Wang, Anaconda + New Python Tools 20 minutes Deep Fakes, Virtuality + Speciation 15 minutes Gatekeepers, Sensemaking + The Cycle of Glut 21 minutes ...2019-10-071h 26

BombshellBecause We Can Can CanThis week Bombshell is blessed by the return of Tamara Cofman Wittes to help everyone understand Iran’s possible motives in the strike on an Aramco facility and what Saudi Arabia might do next. And as a bonus she sticks around to dive into Israeli elections. Then Erin, Radha, and Loren take a deep, nerve-calming breath to dive into the current White House Mayhem: the ouster of John Bolton, the arrival of Robert O’Brien, and the whistleblower-Ukraine monstrosity. Also, Erin saw Moulin Rouge and you should too, if you can can can. Links Aramc...2019-09-2452 min