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The Forward Slash Podcast/design culture: too many cooksHow do you build user-centered digital products in a world obsessed with trends and AI hype?In this episode, UX researcher and digital psychologist Dr. Nick Fine joins James to share expert insights on human-centered design, behavioral science, and the real meaning of user experience. Learn how to apply UX research methods that drive product success, avoid common pitfalls in agile teams, and use AI tools without sacrificing product integrity.2025-06-111h 15
Freaky FolkloreJAMES TEDFORD - The Bus Passenger Who Disappeared into Thin AirThe Bennington Triangle - In southwestern Vermont, a cluster of mysterious disappearances has haunted the region for decades. Most baffling of them all: the case of James Tedford, who vanished from a moving bus while surrounded by witnesses, leaving behind only an open timetable on his empty seat and many unanswered questions.
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Subscribe to Spotify! https://open...2025-05-2636 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/generative AI: beginner's guideCan you build a working AI chatbot without any prior AI knowledge? Rachel did—and here’s how. In this episode, senior software developer, Rachel Clifton joins James to share how she tackled her very first AI project—building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot from scratch. Rachel breaks down the beginner-friendly tools that made it possible, including Spring AI, Apache Tika, and PGVector, and opens up about the challenges of chunking, hallucinations, and missing metadata. If you’ve been curious about AI but don’t know where to start, this episode is a practical, encouraging place to begin.2025-05-1440 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/reinforcement learning: feedback is fuelWhat do toddlers learning to walk and robots learning to cook soup have in common? In this episode, data scientist Steven Nord joins James to explore the fundamentals of reinforcement learning (RL)—a key concept in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)—and its real-world applications in predictive maintenance, automation, robotics, and AI-powered systems. They explain the differences between supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, and how models like ChatGPT use Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to improve performance and accuracy.2025-05-0736 min
CARMAN'S CRYPTThe Man UpstairsSend us a textWhen Mrs. Eleanor Hawkins rents her upstairs Victorian apartment to the mysterious Mr. James Bennett, she can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. Though he claims his wife will be joining him soon, three weeks pass without a single sighting of Mrs. Bennett. Strange sounds echo through the night—footsteps too light to be his, muffled sobbing, and whispers that stop at Eleanor's approach. As unexplainable water stains appear on her ceiling and the temperature drops around the upstairs door, Eleanor's curiosity turns to dread. What begins as a landlady's concern spirals in...2025-05-0533 min
The Forward Slash Podcast/developer advocate: more than a cheerleaderIn this episode of The Forward Slash, James sits down with Guy Royse, Developer Advocate at Redis, Guy shares insights into what it means to be a developer advocate—helping engineers solve problems, teaching new technologies, and building communities. He and James dive into the world of conferences, discussing the value of in-person events, networking, and staying ahead of industry trends.2025-03-261h 29
Infinite LoopsJason Carman — Filmmaking at the Frontier (EP.260)The relentlessly prolific Jason Carman is making the films our culture needs: optimistic, inspiring and positioned at the frontiers of modern tech and science. In under two years, he has shipped more than 70 high-quality mini-documentaries exploring the startups shaping the future, racking up over 130,000 YouTube subscribers along the way. His new venture, Story Company, premiered “New Space”, its 100+ minute-long exploration of the modern space industry, to a packed San Francisco theater this year. Story Company has multiple projects in the pipeline, including a full-length sci-fi feature. Ultimately, he intends to create a new generation of sci-fi films: a St...2025-03-201h 45
CARMAN'S CRYPTThe WatcherSend us a text In this chilling thriller, a voyeur who has spent decades secretly observing families through hidden cameras meets his match in James and Jude Johnson. As he monitors their every move from his surveillance hub, he doesn't realize that his "perfect subjects" are aware of his presence—and harboring a terrifying secret of their own. When the watcher becomes the watched, he discovers too late that some predators are hunting much more dangerous prey. https://x.com/CarmanCarrionhttps://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/https://carmanscrypt.buzz...2025-03-0525 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/Agile: dead or transformed?In this episode of The Forward Slash Podcast, James and Aaron sit down with special guest Tracy Beeson, Director of Transformation at Health Alliance Plan. They explore shifting Agile methodologies, new frameworks, and evolving industry demands, and ask the big question: Is Agile dead, or has it simply transformed?2025-02-121h 27The Forward Slash Podcast/software security: from protected to productiveThis week, James and Aaron explore modern security challenges and opportunities with Tyler Welton, a 15+ year InfoSec expert. They discuss open-source vulnerabilities, confusion attacks in third-party tools, and how security products can help developers stay productive while staying protected.2025-01-291h 10The Forward Slash Podcast/software development: navigating complexities at MSFTOn this episode, we dig into the (maybe not so) unique challenges and opportunities of building cutting-edge technology at scale for Microsoft. Nat Pollock, Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, joins Aaron and James this week, to chat about navigating the complexities of software development at a global tech giant.2025-01-0158 min
Blackballed With James Di FioreCarman Drever is part of the most important bloodline of the Plymouth Brethren Christian ChurchCarman Drever isn't just an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Cult, she is also the granddaughter of its former Universal Leader, James Symington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-2859 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/leaning into 2025: with lessons from 2024This week on The Forward Slash, James and Aaron dive into more than just a reflection of 2024. They uncover the stories, challenges, and breakthroughs that defined the IT world—and share what it’s really been like creating and hosting this podcast along the way.But they don’t stop there! Get ready for bold predictions and key trends to watch as we step into 2025. Whether you're in tech or just curious about the future, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.2024-12-2559 min
CARMAN'S CRYPTWINTER WALKERSSend us a text"Winter Walkers" is a chilling horror story that follows Callie James, a forest ranger at Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest. During an unusually severe winter, she discovers mysterious tracks on a frozen lake that defy explanation. As she investigates further, she uncovers a decades-old pattern of disappearances and encounters local residents who share disturbing tales about what happens when Crystal Lake freezes completely. The episode masterfully builds tension as Callie races to understand the true nature of what's stalking the frozen wilderness before an approaching storm brings ancient horrors to the surface....2024-12-1846 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/empathy: the importance of feeling heardYum! Brands UX Manager Erica Price joins Aaron and James today. They talk about using empathy with users, brand managers, and subject matter experts to make sure everyone feels heard. They also discuss user-forward design, UX testing, and and how AI can support all of this work.2024-12-041h 43The Forward Slash Podcast/AI: the "jagged frontier"James and Aaron welcome Matt Coatney, a seasoned technology executive and AI expert, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. They discuss the critical data foundations companies need to prepare for AI/ML, the “jagged frontier” of generative AI and its strengths and weaknesses, and real-world examples of how AI/ML adds value for businesses.2024-11-271h 25The Forward Slash Podcast/design: build with empathyOcean Eiler joins the team to talk about core philosophy: Everything is design. In this wide ranging discussion, Ocean, James, and Aaron talk about the importance of the DIY spirt in design and development, having empathy for your users, and so much more. Our guest turns the tables on the hosts as he brings some lightening round questions of his own. Ocean is currently the Associate Director of Design and Sound for PBS Kids2024-11-181h 19The Forward Slash Podcast/DevSecOps: security at scaleJames and Aaron are joined this episode by David Imhoff. David is the Director of DevSecOps and Product Security at Kroger. They dive deep into application security, and how to champion security within your organization. 2024-11-041h 16
Accelerating Careers in Real EstatePlaying to Win, James Raynor, CEO Grosvenor Property UKSo welcome back to another episode of Accelerating Careers in Real Estate. I'm your host Nick Carman and today I sit down with James Raynor, Chief Executive of Grosvenor Property UK, to dive into his extensive and dynamic career. From his unexpected start at RBS to building a successful business in Paris, and transitioning to Grosvenor in 2004, James shares the pivotal decisions and challenges that shaped his path. We discuss his experiences managing through the global financial crisis, navigating diverse European markets, and leading through the COVID-19 pandemic. James reflects on the importance of seizing opportunities, fostering team collaboration...2024-10-2441 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/productivity: tips and methods for getting things doneErik Przekop joins James and Aaron today to talk about different personal productivity methods, team dynamics, and what it means to be a consultant versus just filling a role. They dive deep into practical productivity tips, and team safety. 2024-10-211h 11The Forward Slash Podcast/front end dev: scale your thinkingJames and Aaron are joined by Adam Barrett to discuss software rewrites and web front end development. After almost 2 decades of web development, and over a decade of consulting at companies from large enterprises to tiny startups, Adam has learned a thing or two about the business of the web.2024-10-141h 25The Forward Slash Podcast/AI: don't miss the shiftIn this episode James Carman and Aaron Chesny discuss AI and how it will change how coders will work and learn in the future. 2024-09-0240 min
Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati BengalsWhy Ja'Marr Chase returned to practice on Sunday, a post-mortem on Jackson Carman, and Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster thoughtsJa'Marr Chase returned to practice for the Cincinnati Bengals about 15 minutes after we started recording this episode, so of course we changed plans and broke down why Chase may have chosen today to get back to work. Plus, Jackson Carman's disappointing tenure in Cincinnati has come to an end, and we take time for a post-mortem on Carman's early release after the preseason before diving into thoughts on how the initial 53-man roster will come together for the Bengals. For your next listen, check out the Locked On Fantasy Football podcast. Get daily insight to t...2024-08-2532 min
Beyond The Tin Foil HatS06E32 – 08-20-2024 – James Carman - Alien Contact,ET's, ParanormalJames Carman is inspired by the worldly and otherworldly. He creates content that looks behind the veil of consensual reality, examining what most are ready to ignore. His art is for the curious and brave. James is an accomplished and award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer. In his feature length documentary, ‘The Hidden Hand; Alien Contact and the Government Cover-up, James Carman reveals himself to be a keen observer who sees people and events more deeply than most. This skill is on full display in his graphic novel ‘HyperParanøid: An Ascension Story.’ ‘The Hidden Hand; Alien Contact and the Government Cover-up' explores...2024-08-2152 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/superpowers: discover your talentsThis episode James and Arron are joined by Assistant CIO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati to talk about how to discover your own talents, and how to see them in others. 2024-08-1932 minThe Forward Slash Podcast/test automation: build stronger pipelinesToday James and Aaron are joined by test automation expert Jonathan Thompson who talks about how companies can make deployment pipelines stronger with test automation. 2024-08-0551 min
The Vineyard PodcastEpisode 201: Jimmy James (True Loves, Parlor Greens)Cheap tuner pegs, digging deeper, and the return of the sausage breakfast sandwiches. Jimmy James (True Loves, Parlor Greens)
"You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts…however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ. Scone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work. He bends the organ to hi...2024-08-021h 17
CaropopJimmy James (Parlor Greens, True Loves)Jimmy James is a fantastic, funky guitarist who never plays more than is needed yet can seize any moment. This Seattle native is a longtime member of the big soul-funk band True Loves but may have been best known for his standout work in the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio. He left that group (and discusses his departure here) and now plays in a new, all-star organ trio, Parlor Greens, with Hammond player Adam Scone of the Sugarman 3 and drummer Tim Carman of GA-20. Its new album, In Green/We Dream, came out last week. James is precise about how...2024-07-251h 09The Forward Slash Podcast/growth: comfort zones are trapsJames and Aaron are joined by Callibrity developer Daniel Silva to talk what he does to continually grow as a person, and as a software developer. 2024-07-1851 min
Apologue Podcast#365 Justin Maurer of LA DrugzIn 2010, Justin Maurer’s band CLOROX GIRLS fell apart and he found himself living in his uncle’s attic and working as a dental supply salesman in Long Beach, California. He was inspired after seeing James Carman’s band IMAGES play a killer set at notorious longshoreman dive Harold’s Place in San Pedro. Harold’s bartenders were known to deal trucker speed from behind the bar as well as brandish a sawed off shotgun if any of their patrons got out of line. Being the diviest of Pacific Avenue’s drag of working class dive bars, they allowed locals to throw thei...2024-07-081h 21
The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast229. PDGA NYS Coordinator James CarmanThis Week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: We talk to James Carman, the current PDGA Coordinator for the State of New York to find out why he is running for the position again. We hear from our resident Hockey expert Randy on the Stanley Cup Final and how he managed to play 3 tournaments in two days. We also go over the Last Week in Disc Golf and finish it up by recapping the Brewster Ridge Open Driven by Innova. Also, there is a Monthly at OKDGC this weekend.Support the showSpecial Thanks...2024-06-281h 20The Forward Slash Podcast/product development: from chaos to clarityCallibrity's own Product Practice lead Ryan Wilson joins Aaron and James to discuss product thinking in a consulting firm2024-06-2545 min
Cloud Jazz Smooth JazzCloud Jazz 2529 | José James - Episodio exclusivo para mecenasAgradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El estreno de esta edición es '1978', el álbum que ha titulado con su año de nacimiento el compositor y cantante José James. Repasamos novedades de la música Smooth Jazz publicadas por Cal Harris Jr., Chris Standring, Chris 'Big Dog' Davis, The Allen Carman Project y Adam Hawley.
En el bloque del recuerdo rescatamos las colaboraciones del bajista Gerald Veasley en álbumes de David P. Stevens, Pieces of a Dream, Bobby Lyle y la vocalista Nnenna Freelon.Escuch...2024-04-151h 00
Get A Life - Ex-Cult ConversationsGet A Life Ep.84 with James DiFioreIn the beginning, James created the ex-peeb podcast!
The concept of the Get-A-Life podcast, surprisingly, did not originate with former members, but with a controversial journalist from the backwoods of Ontario – James DiFiore – who became so intrigued by the malevolent and vindictive cultists behind the Klondike Papers scandal, that he dedicated a whole series of his Blackballed podcasts to interviewing the victims of the PBCC. His hard work, research and perseverance sparked the interest of the leading Canadian investigative podcaster Canadaland, leading to the Ratfucker podcast series that exposed Gerald Chipeur and Brad Mitchell to well deserved national public humi...2023-12-101h 18
Amazing Accrington - Winter Writing TrailHannah’s Happiest Day by Harriet Pearson, aged 11, read by Sally Carman-Duttine#AmazingAccrington Winter Writing Trail:
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🎧 Listen here - https://opportunities.amazingaccrington.co.uk/winter-writing-trail/#HarrietPearson2023-12-0401 minLocked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati BengalsProjecting Joe Burrow's return to practice, potential surprise cuts, surprise candidates to make the roster, and Cincinnati Bengals breakout candidatesIn our final mailbag of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, we break down when we expect Joe Burrow to return to practice, and a littany of 53-man roster related questions. Jackson Carman clearly has value as a backup left tackle, and Max Scharping has the lead in the first IOL off the bench race, but who else fits to fill out the backup offensive line? Plus, we talk about potential shocking roster cuts or surprise candidates to make the team - of which this year there are few - and a long list of potential breakouts for the Bengals in 2023.2023-08-2331 minLocked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals Stock Up, Stock Down after Preseason Week 1, plus La'el Collins' rehab steps it up a notchAfter Preseason Week 1, several Cincinnati Bengals made their case for a roster spot with strong play against the Green Bay Packers. D'Ante Smith, Chris Evans, Andrei Iosivas, and Tycen Anderson all stood out on the field, while Jackson Carman's 4th quarter and the backup quarterbacks have work to do. Plus, who did and didn't play tells us more about some of the locks for the roster, barring injury management, like Josh Tupou and Drew Sample.Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Lo...2023-08-1431 minLocked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati BengalsJoe Burrow throws and runs before Cincinnati Bengals first preseason game, and breaking down the biggest takeaways from the gameWhile the Cincinnati Bengals lost their first preseason game to the Green Bay Packers on Friday night, what mattered most was that Joe Burrow took a big visible step in his calf strain recovery, and most of the players that are going to be relied upon to contribute to the 2023 Bengals showed at least something to hang their hat on. We break down Burrow's appearance pregame, Jackson Carman's issues in the 4th quarter, Andrei Iosivas' heavy workload, the up and down days of Chris Evans and Chase Brown, and the young secondary flashing a ton of big plays. Tycen...2023-08-1230 minLocked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati BengalsJoe Burrow Walks! Plus takeaways from Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp in the last practice before pads come onCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow walked across the locker room after Monday's training camp practice, and given the recency of his calf strain, that's big news! Plus, we update the right tackle rotation as Jackson Carman and Jonah Williams fight for the starting job, and cover training camp practice #5 takeaways as the Bengals prepare to put the pads on for the first time in the 2023 season.Join the Locked On Bengals Subtext Community! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonbengalsFind and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:2023-08-0129 min