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Digital NexusEpisode 32 - ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity DeepResearch BattleIn Episode 32 of Digital Nexus, we go from the bush to the boardroom. Kev the Yowie returns as we unpack the latest in AI trends, Google’s Gemini V3, OpenAI’s new business features, and Perplexity’s research mode. We dive into AI adoption in Australia, explore how Perplexity outperforms in real-world research comparison tests, and showcase our entry into the world’s largest AI hackathon. Plus, we reveal how ambient agents and agentic workflows are quietly reshaping knowledge work and how businesses can futureproof their operations.🛠 Built with Bolt🚀 Sponsored by FEX Global🎯 Stay till the end for...2025-06-1058 min

Digital NexusEp 31 | Claude, OpenAI and Perplexity strike back with huge announcements🚀 Episode 31 Post-Google I/O Shockwave, Agentic AI Chaos & a $1M Hackathon?🎙️ Hosted by Chris & Mark | Witty, high-energy, and absolutely packed with insightsStill catching your breath from Google I/O?So is the entire AI industry. In this episode, the boys sift through the aftershocks—and unearth gold from the companies overshadowed by Google’s tidal wave.🔥 Highlights this week:🧠 AI WhiplashGoogle’s I/O left everyone reeling—VO3, NotebookLM mobile, and that wild try-on shopping toolVeo’s hyperreal video generation sparks laughs, awe, and deepfakes anxiety 2025-06-0356 min

Digital NexusEp 30 | Google's AI Shockwave, Claude 4 & Agentic AI Explained! 📍 New studio. Bigger ideas. Massive week in AI.Mark & Chris celebrate the “Dirty 30” of Digital Nexus in style—recording from a new space powered by FEX Global—and dive headfirst into the wildest week of AI news we’ve seen yet.🔥 In this episode:Google’s AI Overload from I/O: Gemini’s supercharged updates, life-like video generation with Veo, try-on AI in Google Shopping, new coding tools & search redefinedOpenAI's big moves: Codex evolution, a creative collab with design legend Jony Ive, and a shift away from wearablesClaude 4...2025-05-2646 min

Digital NexusEp 29 | Research says AI isn't improving anything!In this episode of Digital Nexus (#29), we dive into the latest in AI tools, prototyping trends, and productivity myths. We explore how Australians are using AI, updates from OpenAI and Claude, and why most people are still prompting AI wrong. We break down MVPs vs prototypes, share insights from MBA teaching sessions, and unpack Google’s move into Figma-style tools. Plus: what “vibe coding” really means, why you still need to understand your dev process, and how to stay employable in an AI-driven world. Stick around for details on our creative writing comp—with a seriously decent prize pool.2025-05-121h 09

Digital NexusEp 28 | Accelerating AI Innovation - Google, Claude and Meta level things upIn the latest Digital Nexus podcast, we talk about all things AI from the national radio station using undisclosed AI announcers and the low levels of trust in AI among Australians. We also cover the necessity of AI education contrasted by recent AI policy changes and their potential impacts on journalism and news accuracy. We also cover an upcoming UX and AI course from Chris, and some highlights on revamped the Sike knowledge management tool from Mark.TIMELINE0:00 - Intros and wrap ups of what Chris and Mark have been up to during the w...2025-05-0659 min

Digital NexusEp 26 | Real-World AI Use Cases with Ned MoorfieldIn this episode of Digital Nexus, we explore groundbreaking AI news and practical applications with tech entrepreneur Ned Moorfield from Product Edge AI. Ned, a veteran of Google, Eventbrite, and co-founder of GoCatch, shares insider insights into AI strategies transforming businesses.🔔 Subscribe for more updates!AI news, Anthropic Claude, XAI, OpenAI modules, Google Gemini 2.5, ChatGPT image generation, deepfakes, Apple AI, AI in business, AI adoption strategies, Ned Moorfield, Product Edge AI, reskilling workforce, hyper-personalization, business AI applications.🎯 Episode Highlights:• Learn why X’s acquisition of XAI matters for the future of social media and...2025-04-0758 min

Digital NexusEp 27 | Google is winning at AI and HeyBossAI could take your job👨‍🚀 Hosted by Mark & Chris | 🦕 Yes, they’re still dinosaurs (for now)🔗 WATCH NOW to see AI in action, industry-shaking news, and a wild website demo that might just give CEOs an existential crisis.💥 What’s Inside This Episode?Mark and Chris are back with a jam-packed update on all things AI, tech, and the Aussie innovation scene. From Google’s latest moves to hands-on demos of futuristic tools, this episode is all about real applications of AI—and the implications they bring.⏱ Cold Open & What’s Coming UpDinosaurs...2025-03-311h 03

Digital NexusEp 25 | Rise of the Agents! We got to play with Manus and ClineIn the latest episode of the we highlight the news but deep dive into Manus, a new AI agent tool currently in beta but making big waves around the world. We also dive into one of the open source tools that Manus is built on with Cline. In news we look at Grok AI's integration into X, Nvidia's partnership with Disney and more.TIMESTAMPS05:27 - AI News Roundups15:47 - Diving into Manus 28:50 - Cline - one of the key open-source tools underpinning Manus. A live demo38:39 - Enterprise adoption and AI51:27 - F...2025-03-251h 00

Digital Nexus22 | Competition gets heated with Deepseek vs. OpenAIKicking off with AI reflections reminiscent of Black Mirror, we dive into how emerging tools are breaking perception barriers. Chris shares exciting AI tools under development, while we also spotlight DeepSeek, a groundbreaking model adopted by major players like Microsoft and Perplexity AI.We examine key use cases, fine-tuning methods, and the broader opportunities Deep Seek presents for innovation and automation. Don’t miss discussions on Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 Max, OpenAI's latest o3 Mini models (32:42) operator implementation (39:37) and more.Links:AI wars are basically Chinese in China versus Chinese in the UShttps://yout...2025-02-0357 min

Digital Nexus21 | Nothing Trumps this AI week, until the next one!Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Nexus podcast.👀 Episode Highlights:Apple's iOS summary feature and what it means for your notificationsGame-changing ChatGPT functionalities and how they compare to new models like Deep SeekTrump’s election win and the announcement of Project Stargate, a groundbreaking tech partnershipTools you can’t miss: Perplexity’s Sonar, the Prompt Cowboy, and more!Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro and welcome back3:20 - Trumps election win7:00 - Discussing upcoming Aus DeFi Association events and one for GenAI Labs8:23 - Upcoming Twitter Spaces event talking blockchina with Aus DeFi 2025-01-2758 min

Digital Nexus20 | Digital Nexus Getting AI Ready for 2025Welcome back to another Digital Nexus episode, this time it's the first one for 2025. It's just Mark on this show with Chris off-sick but there in spirit. We have a whole lot to cover so let's get into it - jump ahead in the timestamps below and make sure to like, share and subscribe.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:10 - Digital Nexus podcast website and YouTube videos2:37 - Scheduled Tasks in ChatGPT3:24 - Microsoft with CoPilot Chat coming out4:10 - More on blockchain helping AI agents with ReCircuit11:33 - ASIMOV Protocol and what...2025-01-2725 min

Digital Nexus19 | Google Vs OpenAI Gets HeatedIn the latest episode of the Digital Nexus podcast, it’s the last of the year with Mark and Chris diving into significant advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging technology. They kick off the discussion with an introduction to the newly launched Australian Defi Association website and a round-up of OpenAI's notable announcements over a 12-day period, including the introduction of Sora, a video generation tool. The episode further explores AI tools like Bolt and highlights the implications of Google’s release of quantum chips and Gemini 2.0 on encryption and blockchain technology. Timestamps0:00 - Int...2024-12-171h 10

Digital Nexus18 | 12 Days of AI - OpenAI looking to end the year strongIn the latest episode of the Digital Nexus Podcast, Mark and Chris explore updates from OpenAI, Claude, and the Australian Senate's recent recommendations on AI regulation. We also highlight new updates from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and even our own update of the Aus DeFi website as well as a demo of Fuzzy Sequence.Timestamps0:00 - Intro and updates4:05 - Techstars Demo Day8:22 - 12 days of shipmas by OpenAI15:00 - Lightricks AI video tool16:35 - ElevenLabs - GenFM Reader18:45 - RunwayML Gen 3 Alpha20:00 - AI Guardrails and Senate Select Committee recommendations 2024-12-0949 min

Digital Nexus19 | OpenAI vs. Google Gets HeatedOther Links 🎙️our podcast links here: https://digitalnexuspodcast.com/👤Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcsinclair/👤Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmonfort/👤 Mark on Twitter - https://twitter.com/captdefiSHOWNOTE LINKS🔗 SIKE - https://sike.ai/🌐Digital Village - https://digitalvillage.network/🌐NotCentralised - https://www.notcentralised.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalNexusPodcastX (twitter): @DigitalNexus 2024-12-021h 10

Digital Nexus17 | Crypto and AI worlds collideIn this episode we come to you live from the Australian Crypto Conference where we highlight the experiences and the convergence of AI and blockchain technologies. In news this week we coveredAmazon's $4 billion investment in Anthropic and improvements in ChatGPT 4O, alongside challenges like issues with facial recognition at Bunnings. In the blockchain and crypto segment, the discussion covered recent Blockies Awards winners, the need for better self-regulation and investor protection amidst rising scams, and positive developments including the RedBelly Network's Hutly project and the Reserve Bank of Australia's upcoming Project Acacia pilots. LINKSAmazon d...2024-11-2636 min

Digital Nexus16 | A Better Boxing Match For the best AI code generatorsIn Episode 16 of the Digital Nexus podcast we dive into the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match and look at some AI-generated content to compare it with. We also go through Google Gemini , Microsoft's Earth Copilot initiative, and closer look at the ongoing tensions between Elon Musk and Sam Altman at OpenAI. We then dive into an extensive demonstration of AI for website creation covering Claude, Vercel and Bolt T️imestamps0:00 - Podcast Introduction and Recent Events from TEDxSydney's AI event in the week.07:39 - AI News and Updates 16:54 - AI Company Developments, Ongoin...2024-11-191h 02

Digital Nexus15 | The Search Engine war arrives at Googles doorstepIn the latest episode of the Digital Nexus podcast, we dive into a rich discussion centered around the impact of AI on search engines, particularly comparing new tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT against traditional giant Google. The episode opens with updates on the current AI landscape, including a comparison of AI advancements to human cognition and insights from Mark's work on various AI applications and more.️TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction and catch ups, AI research comparing AI to the human brain,06:56 - Mark on the PerCapita podcast - talking AI, web3 and the tech bro election0️9:39 - GP...2024-11-111h 03

Digital Nexus14 | Global leaders in AI say we're not ready for AGI!In Episode 14 of the Digital Nexus podcast, we begin by highlighting AI news, such as an Australian study showing that 83% of students utilise AI for their studies, alongside concerns about AI detectors and evolving exam methodologies. We also look at the rapid AI advancements contrasted by apprehension from folks like director James Cameron as well as demonstrations of tools aimed at improving education and more. We deep dive into the distinctions between AGI and narrow AI, addressing the complexities of AGI's cognitive capabilities and the constraints posed by current computational power. All this and much more in this episode.2024-11-0550 min

Digital Nexus13 | AI News talks Security and RiskIn Episode 13, Mark and Chris discuss a wide range of topics, including the evolving role of AI in security, blockchain, and the potential of autonomous vehicles. They dive into insights from SXSW Sydney, Tesla’s AI and automation advancements, and the impact of Google’s nuclear power investment to support data centers. Key discussions include AI’s vulnerability to hacks, the benefits of AI in real-world applications like blockchain payments and superannuation systems, and the ethical concerns surrounding new technologies. The episode concludes with reflections on future AI developments, the rising influence of tools like Copilot, and the ongoing need f...2024-10-2148 min

Digital Nexus12 | AI Game Changing Code GeneratorIn Episode 12, Mark and Chris explore recent advancements in AI, blockchain, and tech workflows. They share experiences from events like AusDeFi and discuss using AI tools such as Juno, Dovetail, and Perplexity for better customer insights. The episode also covers their views on SXSW (South by Southwest) Sydney and exciting AI tools for video and gaming, such as Meta's video generator and ByteDance's new platform. Mark highlights future AI developments and workflows, including chat interfaces and tools like ChatGPT Canvas, while reflecting on AI governance and data security.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro with podcast beats and banter about AI...2024-10-1455 min

Digital Nexus11 | Google Notebook LM is better than you at Podcasting!In Episode 11, we discuss recent AI developments, focusing on OpenAI's Dev Day, real-time API applications, and generative models like Googles' Notebook LM. We explore how AI is transforming industries, particularly in business intelligence and customer engagement, using tools like Juno and Dovetail. We touch on the ethical and governance challenges surrounding AI, touching on privacy and the importance of responsible AI use. We then dive into investments in AI infrastructure by companies like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as the growing integration of AI in real-world applications.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Startups, work-life balance and scepticism over innovations.2024-10-0856 min

Digital Nexus10 | Meta AI Products Looking to Hit HardEpisode 10 of the Digital Nexus Podcast, Mark and Chris deep dive into the latest advancements in AI technology and Meta's exciting new hardware announcements. From the rise of digital twins to the ambitious Project Orion, this episode covers a wide range of topics. Don't miss out on the engaging discussions and insights!Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Catch-Up: Cats and Dogs Remix02:26 - AI and Digital Twins05:37 - AI in Healthcare: Mark's Roundtable and Upcoming AI Regulations08:23 - Google Notebook LM: How AI Turns Notes into Podcasts11:53 - Creating Realistic Content with Notebook...2024-09-3059 min

Digital Nexus9 | Regulation holding back AI innovationYouTube Video Summary with TimestampsTitle: Digital Nexus Podcast - Episode 9: AI in Research, Healthcare, and Industry InnovationsDescription:In Episode 9 of the Digital Nexus Podcast, Chris and Mark dive into the latest advancements in AI tools for research and healthcare, share personal insights, and explore the ethical implications of AI across various industries. From adaptive AI surveys to Google's Notebook LM, they discuss how AI is shaping the future of productivity, gaming, and regulation. Tune in for lively discussions on AI guardrails, new tech releases, and gaming innovations with AI-driven environments.Timestamps:2024-09-231h 04

Digital Nexus8 | AI is worse than humans!Join Chris and Mark in Episode 8 of the Digital Nexus Podcast as they catch up after a month-long hiatus, sharing their recent adventures and diving deep into the latest advancements in AI technology. From Amazon's investment in AI to the ethical implications of "deadbots," this episode covers a wide range of topics. Don't miss out on the fast news updates and shoutouts to the community!Timestamps:00:07 - Introduction and Catch-Up01:34 - Chris's Adventures and New AI Projects03:06 - Mark's Trip to Vancouver and New York04:23...2024-09-171h 03

All About the PodEpisode 29, Season 2 -- Mid-September Weather and Current Crop SituationIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation related to the recent rain event and how it impacts maturity, disease, and other pests for the next week or so. The group also talked about the non-irrigated crop, seed peanuts, and weeds over the winter. 2024-09-131h 00

All About the PodEpisode 25, Season 2In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Mark Frye (Agent in Wayne County and Justin Shealy (Echols County Agent). In this episode, the peanut team talked about how quick the crop is drying out after the storm in East Georgia and getting drier in other parts of the state. Topics include pest management and maturity. 2024-08-1652 min

Digital Nexus7 | The (AI) Empire Corporates Strike BackIn this episode of the Digital Nexus podcast, we dive into the integration of AI and technology, exploring tools like Juno, Dovetail, and Saika. We discuss market trends, the future of AI, and its impact on job roles. The episode also covers the concept of "human in the loop," blockchain's role in digital democracy, and notable industry movements, including John Shulman's departure from OpenAI to join Anthropic. Additionally, we highlight AI tools for project management. Additionally, we also spoke about our upcoming event (on tomorrow) on digital democracy was announced, featuring speakers Audrey Tang and Glen Weyl, alongside discussions...2024-08-111h 04

Digital Nexus6 | A little bit of A(I)SMRApparently, AI voice clones can do ASMR, and that's the discover we start off with in this episode. For the rest of it, Chris and Mark cover a variety of topics related to AI and its integration with blockchain technology. From AI voice generation tools and recent events in the Australian DeFi space and the latest sponsorship by by the City of Sydney. We also highlight some interesting applications like tokenization in education credentials, the LeonardoAI acquisition and other news. Timestamps0:00: Introduction9:51: Analysis of the recent Aus DeFi Association meetup 13:49: AI and Blockchain Integration 2024-08-051h 02

Digital Nexus5 | AI will fight dance you!🎙️ Episode 5: "AI Can Fight Dance You!" 🚀In this lively episode of "Digital Nexus," Mark and Chris dive into the fascinating world of AI's potential futures. From Ethan Mollick's intriguing ideas about the future of AI to the industry's wild west atmosphere, our hosts explore the debates surrounding the journey to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and whether current AI models have hit their peak. They emphasize the need for organisations to buckle up and prepare for the unpredictable twists and turns of AI advancements, all while having a bit of fun with the practical—and sometimes overhyped—...2024-07-301h 06

Digital Nexus4 | AI in tech - a feature, not a product!In this lively episode of the Digital Nexus Podcast, Chris and Mark dive headfirst into the chaos caused by a global IT outage, emphasizing the critical debate between centralization and decentralization. On the cutting edge of AI, they touch on the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly Kyoto Labs' impressive open-source LLM. They explore the potential of AI in enhancing user experiences and stress the importance of ethical considerations in AI development. Other Links 🎙️our podcast links here: https://digitalnexuspodcast.com/👤Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcsinclair/👤Mark...2024-07-2358 min

Digital Nexus3 | Look who's talking now?🎙️ Our 3rd episode of the "Digital Nexus" podcast and this week we say hello to AI Chris and AI Mark plus more 🚀In this episode, Mark and Chris explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing the impact of AI on content creation, the job market, and the ethical considerations of AI interactions. They also dive into the recent Samsung Unpacked event, the role of AI in the tech industry, and the future of AI in hardware innovation.Timestamps: 🔹0:00 - Intro - Mark's take on TikTok and AI's future, Chris's digital dreams 🔹6:58 - We meet AI Mark and...2024-07-151h 02

Digital Nexus2 | AI is to be feared... or is it?🎙️ Our 2nd episode of the "Digital Nexus" podcast and this week it's all about fear (and loathing) in AI🚀In this episode, we talk about hallucinations and randomness when it comes to generative AI outputs as well as the ways in which we can control this. We also talk about where expertise and creativity come in and highlight some examples of AI tools we've been playing around with this week (including SIKE and Claude 3.5 Sonnet). Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more episodes exploring the frontiers of technology!Timestamps:🔹0:00...2024-07-081h 09

Digital Nexus1 | The Digital IntroductionKicking things off with a bang!In this inaugural episode, we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of digital disruption. Join our hosts Chris Sinclair (Digital Village) and Mark Monfort (NotCentralised) as they share their experiences and insights on revolutionary tech advancements, including the impact of generative AI and large language models. Discover how AI is reshaping industries, the rise of digital spaces for startups, and the evolution of technologies like blockchain.Highlights:🔹 The revolutionary influence of GUI and ChatGPT🔹 The journey from fun AI applications to serious workflow tools.🔹 The rise and hype...2024-07-0340 min

All About the PodEpisode 1-2 -- Starting A New Better YearIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed a little bit regarding the 2023 season, preseason burndown in reduced tillage, southern corn rootworm, tillage research, and feedback/questions from county meetings. 2024-02-0946 min

The NGMI Podcast#3 - Can Crypto and AI Get Along? - Mark MonfortMark Monfort is the co-founder of the crypto venture studio Not Centralised and the Australian DeFi Association. Having recently begun pursuing the burgeoning AI space — Mark shares his extensive knowledge of the new field to explain the potential symbiotic relationship between blockchain and artificial intelligence. Expect to hear about how blockchain and AI can work together to solve some of the digital world's most pressing problems, whether or not quantum computing will eradicate Bitcoin, blockchain and life on the internet as we know it, Mark's top crypto picks for 2024, and much more. Watch on...2024-01-291h 08

The IR Crypto & Bitcoin Podcast#2 - Mark Monfort - Beyond Bitcoin: The Rise of Tokenisation and AI in DeFiOur second episode welcomes Mark Monfort, co-founder of Not Centralised and President of the Australian DeFi Association. Hosts Lee and JT explore Mark's journey from data analytics expert to becoming a DeFi innovator. Mark discusses the challenges and breakthroughs in blockchain technology, the evolution of NFTs, the role of AI in crypto, and the future of digital assets in Australia. Gain valuable insights into the future of finance as we explore the cutting edge of DeFi with Mark. If you liked this episode, subscribe and leave a review. With many industry leaders and experts locked...2023-12-211h 19

All About the PodEpisode 54 -- Economic OutlookIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Nathan Smith (Economist at Clemson University). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the economic outlook of peanut for 2024. 2023-12-081h 04

All About the PodEpisode 53 -- TSWV meeting results and a review of 2023 in the southeastIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Albert Culbreath, and Dr. Barry Tillman (Peanut Breeder @ University of Florida), Dr. Brendan Zurweller (Peanut Agronomist @ Mississippi State), and Alana Jacobson (Entomologist @ Aurburn University). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the results from this year's crop and Tomato Spotted Wilt Risk Index Meeting. 2023-12-0152 min

All About the PodEpisode 51 - New Varieties and the Breeding Process In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Corley Holbrook (USDA Breeder), Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team discussed some of the new varieties along with how the breeding process works. 2023-11-1752 min

All About the PodEpisode 50 -- Insects and Aflatoxin Research and Is Georgia-06G Playing Out.In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Kemper Sutton, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team revisited Dr. Kemper's research project with Dr. Abney regarding insect damage and aflatoxin. The Team also discussed the situation with Georgia-06G playing out or Not along with issues around the EU. 2023-11-071h 08

All About the PodEpisode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing TempsIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the recent frost and freezing temps as it relates to harvest along with a few items regarding varieties moving forward. 2023-11-0352 min

All About the PodEpisode 48 -- Frost WarningIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, and Raymond Joyce (Extension Agent in Laurens County). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the cold weather predicted for next Wednesday (11/1) and Thursday (11/2) with the potential for a frost for some peanut producing counties. 2023-10-2722 min

All About the PodEpisode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Justin Hand (Extension Agent in Tift County). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation with harvest and things to consider as we start to move into next season along with some behind the scene information on the peanut team. 2023-10-201h 10

All About the PodEpisode 44 - Cool Weather/Maturity/DiseaseIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs. Dr. Glen Harris, and Taylor Singleton. Topics discussed were Cool Weather, Maturity, Disease, insects, and the introduction of Taylor Singleton. 2023-10-0657 min

All About the PodEpisode 43 -- Beginning of Harvest In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko along with Seth Mcallister (Terrell Co. Agent) and Braxton Crews (Webster/Marion Co. Agent). Topics discussed were late season insect, weeds and the current maturity situation in the state. 2023-09-2956 min

All About the PodEpisode 42 - Late Season Pest Management and Early Harvest Decisions In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. Topics discussed were late season insect, weeds, fertility issues along with the maturity differences observed in non-irrigated and irrigated. 2023-09-181h 01

All About the PodEpisode 41 -- Beginning of HarvestIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Wes Porter. Topics discussed were insect, late season water needs, and Maturity. 2023-09-1027 min

All About the PodEpisode 40 Problems After The Storm In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Albert Culbreath. Topics discussed were insect and disease issues after the hurricane. I also talked about the non-irrigated crop and the importance of determining when or if they need to be dug in order to minimize potential yield loss. 2023-09-0150 min

All About the PodEpisode 39 -- Late August Irrigation Recommendations, Fertility Issues, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease ManagementIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. We discussed quite a few topics (Irrigation, Fertility, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease Management) for growers to think about in late August. 2023-08-2554 min

All About the PodEpisode 38 --- Insect situation in Late AugustIn this week's episode we have Dr. Scott Monfort with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Phillip Roberts discussing the insect situation in both Peanut and Cotton.2023-08-1829 min

All About the PodEpisode 37 - Insect Management and Discussing Deer Issues with the GA Department of Natural ResourcesIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Mark Abney discuss the current insect issues in Peanut and then I talk with Dr. Camp Hand, Dr. Glen Harris, and Brian Vickery (Region Supervisor - R5 Game Management for GA DNR) about the deer issues we are having in peanut and cotton. 2023-08-111h 07

All About the PodEpisode 36 Update on the Peanut Crop Moving into AugustIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Mark Abney discuss the current growing conditions and pest issues in the peanut crop as we head into August.2023-08-041h 03

All About the PodEpisode 34 - Mid-July UpdateIn this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and Dr. Wes Porter. This week, the peanut team talks about the current situation in the counties in regard to diseases, TSWV, Insects, irrigation needs and deer damage. 2023-07-2145 min

All About the PodEpisode 33 APRESIn this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs and three Guests - Dr. David Jordan (NCSU), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson University), and Kris Balkcom (Auburn University). This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in other peanut growing states While at the American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting next week in Savannah. 2023-07-1759 min

All About the PodEpisode 32 In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Bill Tyson (Bulloch County Agent), Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in the counties and discussions about Weed Escapes, Insects, Growth Regulator and the American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting next week in Savannah. 2023-07-0748 min

All About the PodEpisode 31 -- Catching Up and Update from Colquitt CountyIn this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Jeremy Kichler (Colquitt County Agent), Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in the counties and discussions of things growers can do to catch up on pest management and fertility. 2023-06-3051 min

All About the PodEpisode 29 -- Management Decisions in Wet Situations In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. This week the peanut team talks about the weather and how growers can approach managing fertility issues and pests during these wet periods. 2023-06-2042 min

All About the PodEpisode 5 - October Frost + Grade and Yield DeclineIn this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Bob Kemerait about the factors that cause grade and yield declines. 2022-10-2134 min

The Digital Village ShowHow Blockchain Is Transforming Transaction // Mark MonfortMark Monfort stands at the forefront of the Australian Web3 movement as co-founder of the Australian Defi Association and venture studio Not Centralised.As a Tradfi native turned DeFi convert, he remains pragmatic about the mainstream adoption of decentralisation despite bearing the tounge-in-cheek monikor Captain Defi on Twitter & Discourse.On Season 2 episode #6 of The Digital Village Show, we sit down with Mark to discuss all things Web3, regulation in the space, the crypto naysayers and the ‘modern renaissance’.2022-09-2746 min

Aussie Firebug58. Mark Monfort - Crypto, Web3 and DeFiThis episode is a follow up on my previous conversation with Vijay Boyapati about Bitcoin.Today Mark Monfort joins me to talk about other Crypto currencies, Web3 and DeFi. Mark has worn many hats in his career working as an equities and macroeconomic analyst in Melbourne and London and also spent time in sales at the ASX. Mark is a TradFi native turned DeFi convert and is passionate about building communities in Web3.Some of the topics we cover are:How did Mark get involved with Crypto? (07:45)What is Web3? (10:00)Why use blockchain technology...2022-07-071h 06

The FinTech ReportThe Fintech Report Podcast: Episode 23: Mark Monfort, Co-Founder of the Australian Defi Association, and Nick Bishop, Co-Founder of Bishop & FangociationMark Monfort, Co-Founder of the Australian Defi Association, and Nick Bishop, Co-Founder of Bishop & Fang to the podcastMark is an expert on DeFi #web3 and #blockchain – he’s worked in both the finance and technology sectors. His professional career started off in insurance as well as working as an auditor for a Big 4 firm (PwC). It was through his next role as an analyst at Commonwealth Bank that he first formed his passion for analytics and the power of technology and data to transform the way we make decisions. In his role with the Australian Defi asso...2022-06-1445 min

Tapping Into CryptoDeFi vs CeFi 💰 The problems DeFi is solving 🤔 and who to look out for in the space with Mark MonfortDeFi is such a huge topic that we’ve only scratched the surface on previously so this week we have Mark Monfort who is the co-founder of the Australian DeFi Association to chat about all things DeFi. Mark has a background working as an equities and macroeconomic analyst in Melbourne and London and also spent time in sales at the ASX. He was Head of Data Analytics at the accounting and advisory firm, Prosperity Advisers and built the ETF analysis tool, ETFtracker.We chat: The Difference between DeFi and CeFi How the traditional system is b...2022-04-1739 min

ETFs for BeginnersMark Monfort from ETFTracker | Data analytics and other disruptive technologiesIn this episode we welcome Mark Monfort - DeFi Advocate, Data Strategist and publisher of ETF Tracker. He loves bringing data analytics and other disruptive technologies to the marketplace. ETF Tracker is a free source of data-driven insights, analysis and a look under the ETF hood with data from the exchanges, ETF issuers and more. https://www.etftracker.com.au/ETFs for Beginners is proudly brought to you by Pearler and the Shares for Beginners Podcast. Pearler is a wealth management platform where you can invest in shares and ETFs and also micro-invest. You can set up y...2022-03-0128 min

The Weiss InvestorTokenomics w/ Mark MonfortCalling Kenny in from Sydney, Australia, data expert Mark Monfort is here to DeFi your expectations on the future of business! As decentralized finance continues to revolutionize the global economy at lightning speed, it’s never been more important to understand how data and money intersect. What’s a DAO? What’s Discord? How does this all benefit those without access to traditional banking? What other industries will these revolutionary new blockchain technologies change? And where do you fit into these new communities? It’s so much more than just Crypto, so don’t get overwhelmed. Learn and seek opportunity...2022-01-2051 min

The ETFtracker ShowExchange Traded Fridays - Episode 20 - 3rd December 2021Welcome to Issue 20 of Exchange Traded Fridays for the week ending 3rd December 2021. Can you believe we are nearly done with 2021? What a journey it has been! Starting back in mid-July this year and leading all the way to now. It had initially just been something to do in order to share interesting news and grew to include a podcast to read through the news (recorded each Thursday night) and all shared at the same time. Read, watch, listen. Given that it is the Christmas holiday period soon, we are going to put a hold to the...2021-12-0238 min

The ETFtracker ShowExchange Traded Fridays - Episode 19 - 26th November 2021Welcome to Issue 19 of Exchange Traded Fridays for the week ending 26th November 2021. In this week's local news we see the rise of active ETFs, getting an understanding of what to look for when you dig into ETFs as well as the weekly updated from ETF Securities. Globally, there was news on short ARK ETFs and what's happening with the work from home trend and a piece on tokenisation. In this week's education we highlight an old but great piece from Bloomberg on the history of ETFs from origin to their place in the markets today.To...2021-11-2538 min

The ETFtracker ShowExchange Traded Fridays - Episode 18 - 19th November 2021Welcome to Issue 18 of Exchange Traded Fridays for the week ending 19th November 2021. In this week's local news we see a couple of AFR articles on ETF thematics and crypto as well as deep dive from on the new CRYP ETF. Globally we look at the SEC rejection of a spot bitcoin ETF, pending indice changes and liquidity is also in the spotlight. All that and more below.To view the newsletter itself you can see it in our blog along with previous newsletters: https://www.etftracker.com.au/blog/categories/exchange-traded-fridaysChapters0:00 – Intro an...2021-11-1842 min

The ETFtracker ShowExchange Traded Fridays - Episode 17 - 12th November 2021Welcome to Issue 17 of Exchange Traded Fridays for the week ending 12th November 2021. In this week's news we had our market update on ausbiz as well as a blog for the Australian Shareholders Association. On ausbiz, this was for the October 2021 data review thanks to new data from the ASX and we also spoke about our dive under the hood of crypto/blockchain based ETFs (DIGA, CRYP and FTEC). For the ASA, it was a follow up blog to a video we did last week with their CEO, Rachel Waterhouse and we also saw the announcement of registrations of...2021-11-1133 min

The ETFtracker ShowInterview with Experts - Episode 12 - ETF Innovation with VanEckA very special one today as it is Episode 12 of The ETFtracker Show’s Interview with Experts series. In today’s episode we speak with Damon Gosen, Director of Business Development at VanEck Australia, a global ETF Issuer. We discuss a number of topics in this including the various VanEck ETFs and how smart beta plays a part, Damon's thoughts on the growth of the ETF markets and how investors should use data to get a better understanding of what's in their ETF. Next year we'll pick up this series again, but for now, thanks for watching this...2021-11-0932 min

The ETFtracker ShowExchange Traded Fridays - Episode 16 - 5th November 2021Welcome to Issue 16 of Exchange Traded Fridays for the week ending 5th November 2021. In this week's news there's more on the bitcoin/crypto ETF craze as ASIC gave the green light for what they would consider as allowable and now the baton is passed to the exchanges to provide their rules around listing. Just like in the USA with its bitcoin futures ETF, the race is on here to get to list the first Australian listed bitcoin-type ETF. Who will it be?Also, we got to chat with the ASA (Australian Shareholders Association) about ETFs for their...2021-11-0426 min

The ETFtracker ShowExchange Traded Fridays - Episode 15 - 29th October 2021Welcome to Issue 15 of Exchange Traded Fridays for the week ending 29th October 2021. In this week's news we see a strong focus on the bitcoin futures ETF with the 2nd one listing from Valkyrie (after BITO being the initial listing last week) in the US and another blockchain listing in Australia called DIGA from Cosmos as well as a new ETF listing from eInvest/Perennial with DHOF out next week. There was also news on ETF investors buying the dip in September and we dive into some data on HACK and MOAT.Additionally, this week we did...2021-10-2840 min

The ETFtracker ShowInterviews with Experts - Episode 11 - Primary and Secondary ETF MarketsWeek 11 of The ETFtracker Show’s Interview with Experts series and in this one it is back to the market makers and we bring back Kevin Feerick of Nine Mile Financial for a quick interview on a question we had been asked. This was all about the primary and secondary market for ETFs and how that works from the market maker perspective. If you're interested in more on this you can check out the following linksLinksMore on Nine Mile Financial can be seen here: http://www.ninemilefinancial.com/Follow them on LinkedIn he...2021-10-2612 min