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I Think You'll Hate ThisRemember the Alamo, the Bone Temple, and Sydney Sweeney's Housemaid DressWhat do you get when a beloved theater company changes their cell phone policy? You get the Alamo Drafthouse news to kick off this week's episode of I Think You'll Hate This. Then, Nick and Tina talk about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. It's one of their most anticipated films of the year...but how did it stack up. To cap things off, Nick previews his Sundance selections and somehow Sydney Sweeney's dress in The Housemaid comes up.Theme Music: Bar Hop Two-Step by Brandon MercadoWebsiteBlue SkyFacebook
2026-01-2200 min
Kyle Kingsbury Podcast#432 The Path to Healing & Performance Through Breathwork w/ Nick SweeneyIn this episode, Kyle has on Nick Sweeney, a breathwork expert with a background in athletics. Nick shares his journey from being a ski racer to overcoming a severe injury through breathwork after a mountain biking accident left him unable to walk for months. The discussion covers various aspects of breathwork, including its role in regulating the nervous system, enhancing athletic performance, and promoting healing. Nick and the host explore different breathing techniques like the Wim Hof Method, physiological sighs, and Buteyko breathing. The importance of balancing upregulating and downregulating techniques is emphasized. The conversation also touches on spirituality...
2025-11-1657 min
Mumbling & CacklingAccidentally Running a Sydney Sweeney Smear CampaignHi Cacklers!!!! M&C is back in NYC and we have reunited in person for this new ep -- listen as Nick details his ASU night out at Basement and our accidental take down of Sydney Sweeney!
2025-11-1353 min
Comic ConsForever in Sweeney JeansInspectah Nick and the mono moto James Powell slide to the right on the Sweeney Scandal! Also Hulk Hogan, fried appetizers and the white devil! Enjoy!Remember to email us at comicconspodcast@gmail.comFollow us @comicconspodcast (instagram)
2025-08-0339 min
The Best One Yet😎 “SPF Miami Vice” — Vacation’s viral sunscreen. DORK meme stocks. South Park’s $1.5B deal. Sydney Sweeney’s Stock Surge.What do Krispy Kreme, Kohl’s, OpenDoor, & Rocket have in common?... 2025’s meme stocks.Vacation put sunscreen into a ‘80s whipped cream bottle & sales doubled… It’s Plot Twist Packaging.South Park snagged a $1.5B deal with Paramount, which just sold for $8B… things got awkward.Sydney Sweeney is causing an economic boom… whatever she touches, the stock pops.$DNUT $OPEN $RKT $KSS $PARAWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story o...
2025-07-2822 min
The Danny Miranda Podcast#471: Nick Sweeney – Launching Coherence (Breathwork App) & ChatGPTNick Sweeney is a breathwork coach and cofounder of Coherence (https://www.coherencebreath.com). In this conversation, we spoke about launching a breathwork app, how to breathe to improve cardio, ChatGPT, and how running Alignment Academy for the first two months of the year impacted us.My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethosNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethosDownload Coherence App: https://www.coherencebreath.com
2025-04-041h 05
The Viall FilesGiacomo Gianniotti, Iliza Shlesinger, RHOBH Reunion, White Lotus, and Sydney Sweeney’s BreakupWelcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It’s another banger episode today as we’re joined by Giacomo Gianniotti to get into this season of Wild Cards, his time on Grey’s Anatomy, and working with Kyle Richards. Also, we welcome the hilarious Iliza Shlesinger to talk about her new special, parenting, Severance, and different types of melons. Meanwhile, we cover the RHOBH Reunion Part 1, the new White Lotus episode, Sydney Sweeney’s breakup, and more! “Did your parents know that you were gonna be hot?” Check out the Season 2 trailer of Wild Cards...
2025-04-031h 54
The Meat Mafia Podcast#389 Nick Sweeney: Healing Through BreathworkNick Sweeney is the co-founder of the Coherence Breathwork app and a high-performance coach focused on reversing chronic health conditions and injuries. A former D1 champion, ultrarunner, and bowhunter, he overcame his own incurable injury through breathwork. Now, he’s on a mission to unite 1 million people in breathwork and meditation—building a global movement of leaders dedicated to healing, transformation, and human potential.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nick Sweeney, a former elite cross-country skier turned breathwork coach, to discuss high performance, healing, and faith. Nick shares his incredible journey from being unable to w...
2025-03-101h 43
The Jack Moses PodcastLaunching Coherence & The Power Of The Breath ~ Jack & Nick SweeneyJack and Nick Sweeney are brothers and cofounders of Coherence, a cutting-edge breathwork app. Nick is a former Olympic-level skier and current performance coach and entrepreneur. Jack is a multi-time founder, product builder, and tech wizard. Together, they teamed up to launch Coherence.In this episode, expect to learn the power of breathwork, how to build it as a habit, the behind-the-scenes of building and launching an app, the importance of meditation and spiritual practices, why dopamine modulation is crucial for deep focus, how to up and down-regulate your...
2025-02-251h 44
Seeking Joy PodcastSJP56 | Nick SweeneyIn this episode of the Seeking Joy Podcast, the host welcomes guest Nick Sweeney, a breathwork coach living in Austin, Texas, who helps individuals, including pro athletes and peak performers, optimize their life and heal from injuries and diseases. They delve into how environment can impact one's well-being, Nick's background in Division I cross-country skiing, and his transformative journey into breathwork after overcoming a career-threatening injury. Nick discusses the development of his signature Vortex Breath technique, integrating lessons from his life experiences and breathwork modalities. The conversation also explores the societal impact of proper breathing, aligning with one's true...
2025-02-041h 22The Danny Miranda Podcast#465: Nick Sweeney – Living In AlignmentAlignment Academy [cohort starting January 1]: https://alignmentacademy.co/
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Episode 465. After a 6 month break from the podcast, I sat down with my friend Nick Sweeney. Nick and I explore courage, alignment, and the breakthroughs of embracing resistance.
We talk about breathwork, purpose, and the power of community in creating transformation. If you want to step into your highest self, this is for you.
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2024-11-251h 52
Soulture#032 - Nick Sweeney - The Power Of Breath Work & The MindBody ConnectionNick Sweeney, a former competitive skier turned breath work coach, shares his remarkable journey of self-healing and transformation. From overcoming career-threatening injuries to developing a powerful mind-body practice, Nick offers profound insights on personal growth and peak performance. We explore the transformative power of breath work, meditation, and shifting from fear to faith when it came to Nick’s wellbeing. We also delve into consciousness, spirituality, unlocking human potential, and how a physical breakdown in our body can be the key to finding holistic empowerment.00:00 The Foundation of Skiing Career05:28 Injuries and the Journey to Healing
2024-10-171h 05
Being HumanEp. 41: Using Breath Work To Heal From Injury & Improve Athletic Performance - D1 Champ Nick SweeneyIn this episode of the Being Human podcast, I sat with former D1 champion Nick Sweeney. Nick is an ultra runner and a coach to athletes, helping them to heal from injury, compete under pressure and improve their athletic performance using breath work, amongst other techniques and protocols.Nick shared:- Maybe the best piece of mindset advice for athletes that I have ever heard.- Simple breath work protocols you can use to start improving your athletic performance right now.- Breath work protocols and processes for...
2024-09-111h 20
The Alchemist's LibraryCalibrate Your Mind: Guide to UNLOCKING your POTENTIAL - Nick SweeneySend us a textIn this episode Nick and I take a deep dive into what it takes to calibrate your mind, from cultivating belief to slaying the dragon that is your bad habits. Nick also goes into his personal struggles with a traumatic bike accident that shifted his mindset forever.Connect with Nick Sweeney! https://www.youtube.com/@UCsm_nME9eWR2EyB_H5GuKqA Connect with Ryan! https://twitter.com/RyanJAyalaConnect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/Chapters:00:00 Intro00:24 Nick’s life changing bike accident
2024-09-021h 05
Peak EarthNick SweeneyNick Sweeney @BasedEthos is a high performance coach, athlete, and creator. We discuss the power we all possess to heal, and how to support our natural healing systems. I enjoyed having this convo with Nick and I hope enjoy listening.
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Twitter: @basedethos
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YouTube: @basedethos
Polaris: Skool.com/polaris-performance
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2024-08-1459 minPeak EarthNick SweeneyNick Sweeney @BasedEthos is a high performance coach, athlete, and creator. We discuss the power we all possess to heal, and how to support our natural healing systems. I enjoyed having this convo with Nick and I hope enjoy listening.
Connect with Nick:
Twitter: @basedethos
Instagram: @basedethos
YouTube: @basedethos
Polaris: Skool.com/polaris-performance
Links: Linktr.ee/nicksethos
Resources mentioned:
Quantum Yin-Yang: Space.com/quantum-yin-yang-shows-two-photons-being-entangled-in-real-time
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2024-08-1459 min
The Vitality BlueprintNick Sweeney - Ep 15Amazing human Nick Sweeney joins us today to share his philosophy on healing through mastering the breath.
We discuss:
- How to ACTUALLY breathe
- Using the breath to heal
- Breathwork techniques to control your nervous system at will
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2024-06-241h 03
Shane Larson Podcast#56 - Nick Sweeney | Power of Breathwork, Leaning into Pain, The Based MovementNick Sweeney, a former NCAA Division 1 championship athlete and ultra-marathoner, is a quantum health and mindset coach. He also serves as the Director of Brand Development at an oil and gas climate technology company.
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2024-05-272h 25
BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGEDThe Baseball Player's Guide to Mental Clarity and Peak Performance through Breathwork - Nick SweeneySend us a textWhen life throws a curveball, how do we strike back? Nick Sweeney, a former Division I cross-country skier, joins us to recount his harrowing journey from Olympic aspirations to the depths of depression following a career-halting injury. His powerful narrative is not just about sports; it's a roadmap for anyone facing their own personal mountains. Through Nick's eyes, we learn the profound impact of breathwork—a seemingly simple practice with the strength to transform both body and mind.Feel the rhythm of your own breath as we venture deeper into the me...
2024-02-281h 05
The Jack Moses PodcastNick Sweeney On Molding Your Self Identity, and Cultivating Presence, Coming Out Of The Anon ClosetNick Sweeney (formally Based Brah) is a writer and coach on X. His main focuses are esoteric health, holistic personal development, and high performance.Nick's links:https://twitter.com/basedethoshttps://linktr.ee/basedbrahMy links:Join my next VIP cohort (starting in March):https://creatorcatalyst.school/Take my free performance course:https://jackmoses.co/peak-performance-primer/
2024-02-081h 30
The Impossible Life102. NY Times Best Selling Author Joe Sweeney - Networking, Connection & Connecting With Your True SelfJoe Sweeney has spent more than 40 years blending his love of business and passion for sports. He has owned, operated, and sold numerous companies, and has taken his crystalized knowledge from those experiences to create a world-class executive coaching, speaking, and training business.Joe is now an accomplished author, internationally-known speaker, investor in private equity companies, and highly sought after executive coach.Joe’s passion is studying human behavior. He has used the fields of sports, business, and military as his laboratory to better understand why certain people outperform others. He is especially devoted to helping and mentoring yo...
2023-09-181h 13
Titans of FoodserviceLeading from the Front: A Conversation with Steve Sweeney, Past Chartwells CEO, on Leading a Multi-Hundred Million Dollar CompanyIn this episode of the Titans of Foodservice Podcast, Nick speaks with Steve Sweeney, former CEO and President of Chartwells. Steve shares his journey in the food service industry, from his early days in his family's restaurant and hotel business to becoming a chef, and eventually transitioning to the managerial side of the industry. Steve and Nick discuss the importance of taking risks, the daily life of a CEO in a multi-hundred-million-dollar organization, and the evolution of the food service industry. They also delve into the challenges of growing a national company while dealing with different cultures....
2023-06-2845 min
The Lowdown from Nick CohenEp 2: From Kyiv with John SweeneyGet The Lowdown from Nick Cohen with veteran reporter and author John Sweeney on Putin and Russia's illegal war against Ukraine. John, the author of a recent book on Putin called "Killer in the Kremlin", discusses with Nick the possibilities for a Ukrainian victory as well as what defeat would mean for Putin's regime. Will Putin fall if Ukraine wins further key battles and eventually takes Crimea? Who or what will replace Russia's dictator and what would that mean for all of us?Support the showListen to The Lowdown from Nick Cohen for in-depth analysis of...
2023-05-2244 min
Play Hard & Love Big RadioStep Into a NEW LIFE! | Nick Clark with Guest Jim SweeneyAre you feeling like you are a prisoner to your thoughts? You don't have to be. Using the tools of Yoga, Meditation and Self-Inquiry you can choose the direction you go in life, no matter where you have been before. In this episode, Nick Clark is joined by good friend Jim Sweeney for a wonderful conversation on the possibility of transforming yourself.
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2023-04-1628 min
The Strength Game#080 - Brennan SweeneyBrennan Sweeney is an Assistant Strength Coach at North Carolina A&T working with the Aggies track & field, baseball, and football programs. Additionally, he is the Head of Performance at Proehlific Park in Greensboro, NC working with a multitude of different age group athletes, sports, and teams. Sweeney got his start coaching as an intern at Total Sports Performance Center in Wixom, Michigan while continuing to finish his undergraduate degree. Since then, he’s been the head coach for the NC Fusion, Owner of Pure Impact LLC, a lacrosse coach for Greensboro Day School as well as lacrosse referee all...
2023-04-111h 09
A Good Miss - Beyond the GreenWhats on the Menu at Sweeney's Clubhouse and our Masters MenuSend us a textJoin Nick and Charlie as they venture down to Sweeney's Clubhouse in Sutherland Iowa where Father-son duo Doug and Austin Sweeney talk about all the things offered at their small-town bar!Later in the show, the guys babble on about past current LIV golfers who also happen to be Master's Champions going to the Champion dinner. Will there be drama? Will Patrick Reed sit at the kids' table while the big boys talk? We will see.And finally, Nick, Charlie, Austin, and Doug pick what would be on their...
2023-04-031h 06
CADCASTWhat CAN'T You Automate?I finally got Paul Gimbel on the podcast! This week, Paul joins the show to talk about his adventures as a DriveWorks implementer, and some of the coolest things he's done with the tool. Stay tuned for some great reasons why you should attend DriveWorks World 2023 and what sessions you can look forward to.The projectile project Paul and I mention was done by Wade Anderson. Sorry, Wade, we couldn't remember it was you when we recorded it!Follow me on LinkedIn: Nick Sweeney
2023-03-0940 min
Something's Bruin PodcastSomething's Bruin Episode 32: Pastrnak and Bertuzzi, Have a day Don Sweeney!Welcome back to the Something's Bruin Podcast! Surprise episode!! Today Nick and Mike discuss the David Pastrnak extension and Tyler Bertuzzi BOMBSHELL that occurred on Thursday morning. We also mashed together voicemail reactions to the news and answered some DM questions! Thank you as always for the participation and please enjoy the show!
2023-03-0353 minCADCASTHow Many Unicorns Actually Exist? - SOLIDWORKS PDM 2023It's a valid question and one that Nick posed when talking about SOLIDWORKS PDM 2023. But Jeff's back for another episode because who else would be the guest for a SOLIDWORKS PDM 2023 discussion? Find out which enhancement neither of us originally included in our top 5 enhancements but is probably the best one of the entire bunch!Be sure to check out Nick's What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2023 blog that he referenced throughout the show.Happy Holidays!
2022-12-2131 minCADCASTImagining a World Without Printers - 30 Years of Data ManagementCan you imagine never needing to get ink cartridges for that annoying printer ever again? That would be amazing! Well, 30 years ago, nobody was thinking that way. In fact, we've gone from needing paper copies of every drawing to using things like Google Photos to store our family photo albums!This week, Joe Frank and Jeff Sweeney return to the podcast to talk about the past, present, and future of data management. Tune in for a fun conversation about how much life has changed and to find out why we're excited about how we'll manage our files...
2022-09-1437 min
Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.We met knitters in run-down pubs - With Genevieve Sweeney, knitwear (#96)This week Genevieve Sweeney stops by to chat about the easy path of starting her knitwear brand. Or rather, how wanting to start making knitwear led her on a tour of discovery of discarded and obsolete machinery, meeting contacts in run-down pubs, locating expert knitters that had been put out to pasture, her husband becoming a trojan horse to get a foot inside the factory doors and be taken seriously. Oh, and how satisfying it is to succeed!You can find Genevieve Sweeney Knitwear on the web here and on Instagram as @genevievesweeneyGarmology is...
2022-07-011h 27CADCASTYou made a Pokemon in SOLIDWORKS??Have you ever seen something in gone, "how did they make that?" Well, that's exactly what I thought when I saw Kit MacDonald's LinkedIn post about making a Koffing. I thought it was so cool that I had to bring him on the podcast. This week, Kit joins me and we talk about the best Pokemon, how to approach complex modeling problems, and how you can make learning fun. Also, stay tuned for a bonus tip from Kit that EVERY SOLIDWORKS user can use.
2022-04-0629 minCADCASTAy Ay Mate-y - Behind The ScenesEver wonder what goes into making a Top 5 3DEXPERIENCE World Presentation? Well, wonder no more! This week, Ryan Field joins the podcast to talk about what his inspiration was behind a presentation all about mates. Stick around for some talk about mates in SOLIDWORKS and how you can make the most out of them in your assemblies.
2022-03-3021 min
Toward Wholeness PodcastReport from Ukraine: Wholeness in Wartime with Nick SweeneyJoin Richard Dahlstrom for a special interview with Nick Sweeney, Director at Kyiv Christian Academy in Ukraine. Nick gives offers insight into what it means to seek wholeness amidst wartime as the world directs their attention and prayers toward Ukraine and Russia.
Mr. Sweeney is an experienced educator and school leader who has worked as a teacher and at all levels of school administration and leadership. Before Nick’s recent service as a consultant for Providence Global Academy, he served as Superintendent of Gateway Christian Schools (Washington). Prior to GCS, he was the Superintendent of Arrowhead Christian Ac...
2022-03-2930 minCADCASTSorry, my dog is going nuts...We've all heard it over the last 2 years. With constant Zoom calls, Team's meetings, and Skype discussions, we've had to adjust and adapt to working from home. This week, Chris Snider joins the show to talk about some of the challenges we've had to overcome and how we can make this hybrid work environment better for everyone going forward.
2022-03-1727 min
Coaches CradleEpisode 9: Nick O'Brien (Jacksonville UniversityNick is the Assistant Director of Performance at one of the best up and coming universities in the south. Nick practices what he preaches by being an athlete himself, and even hosts his own podcast, The Strength Game. We had a good time talking about balancing in season training and having a flexible approach when it comes to the overall athlete. Give him a shout if you have any questions and go listen to The Strength Game as well!
instagram: Thelacrossestrengthcoach
Location: Proehlific Park, Greensboro, North Carolina
2022-03-1740 minCADCASTIt's All RelativeHave you ever opened a large assembly and thought, "man, this is slow!"? Well I promise you, you aren't alone. That's one of the most common questions I used to get on support. "My SOLIDWORKS is slow, how do I make it faster?" Brandon Nelms joins the show to talk about large assemblies and how we can improve our performance when we're working with them.Spoiler alert - "slow" isn't necessarily always SOLIDWORKS's fault!
2022-03-0936 minCADCASTWhat's a Floppy Disk?Any time we can get a computer to do our job for us, it's a good day. This week, Joe Blubaugh and Don Glaske join the podcast to talk a little about SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWORKS and demystify this really cool product. Learn along with me as we talk about what the tool does, how it works, and how you can get started with a tool that you already own (yeah, like right now!).
2022-02-2340 minCADCASTI think Einstein said it?"Never remember something you can easily look up." If there's one thing to take away from this episode of CADCAST, it's keep a backlog of your work so that you can plan for what's next. That's what Derek Lawson and I talk about on this episode. We talk about planning out any project and what we've found helps make them successful. We also talk about how our process has evolved and how we specifically plan for some DriveWorks projects.
2022-02-1640 minCADCAST3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 - Key Takeaways3DEXPERIENCE World 2022 has come and gone and there's a lot they covered this week! Throughout the conference, I was taking note of some key points that I think will be important going forward and that's what I want to talk through today. This week, we recap 3DEXPERIENCE World and talk about what this all means for the future of SOLIDWORKS.
2022-02-1020 minCADCASTDo We Still Need Drawings?Do we really need drawings anymore? Why can't we just interrogate our 3D models and use something like eDrawings to review our dimensions? Well that's what I want to talk about today. Jay Pinheiro and Bryan Pawlak join the podcast and we dig into if we really still need drawings and what it could look like going into a world without drawings.
2022-02-0229 minCADCASTMy Blog is Wrong??Does CADCAST have a 5-Timer club like SNL? If it does, we've got our first member of the club! Jeff Sweeney joins the podcast once again to go through his top enhancements for the latest release of SOLIDWORKS PDM. He starts off by telling me about my biggest omission for my what's new list and then we talk about some other enhancements that we think will have a huge benefit to PDM users.
2022-01-2625 minCADCASTWelcome to CADCASTWe're back! Under a new name and a whole new (well kinda new) set of topics, the CATI podcast has returned. To kick off the CADCAST era, Nick Sweeney breaks down what you should expect from our new podcast. Then, he gets into an interview with the President and CEO of CATI, Rich Werneth. They discuss CATI as a brand, why InFlow was ultimately absorbed into CATI, and what they're excited about for 2022.
2022-01-1923 min
Play Hard & Love Big RadioJim Sweeney "Meet the Teacher" InterviewJoin Christa Gunn as she interviews Spotted Dog Yoga teacher Jim Sweeney in this episode of "Meet The Teacher!" Join Christa and Jim at Spotted Dog Yoga in Folsom, California.
2021-11-2229 min
Second-Hand HighNick Ramos's HighThe highs keep coming six by six hurrah, hurrah!And if you're lucky, you might learn a few tricks, courtesy of this episode's guest, Nick Ramos, a former roommate and current friend of mine.Journey with us as he describes a work superior who wears her bravery on her sleeve, and taught him to not be so quick to judge a person by their peppiness. We'll also hear how this man's best friend does, in fact, walk on four legs, has a tail, and has taught him a doggone good lesson about the importance of...
2021-08-2834 minCADCASTWhat to Expect When You're Expecting!..... PDMNo, I don't have any news to share with all of you, but I do have some information! People always want to talk about how they can prepare for a SOLIDWORKS PDM implementation. When should they have their servers ready? What should they be doing with their data? All good questions, so I dove into those topics and more last week on my Innovation3D presentation about preparing for your SOLIDWORKS PDM Implementation.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2021-06-1123 minCADCASTInnovation3D PreviewGet ready for Innovation3D! CATI's event all about innovation is already underway with exciting presentations happening each day. Next week, I'm doing 2 presentations and wanted to give you a sneak preview. First, we'll talk about getting ready for your PDM implementation. Then, we'll dive into preparing for your migration into SOLIDWORKS PDM. Don't forget to sign up for Innovation3D, hope to see you there!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2021-05-2817 minCADCASTIt's All About Sharing Knowledge"Let me Google that for you." That's one phrase that works for almost any question. So it's no wonder people are hesitant about calling support sometimes. What if they could have found the answer themselves? That's what we're talking about this week, how you can find answers yourself. Justin Maxwell and John VanEngen join InPod to talk about tools you can use yourself, great resources for finding information, and what keeps them coming back each day to help more users.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2021-05-1437 minCADCASTEngineers Like to Break ThingsLet's be honest, it can be fun to break stuff! Sometimes it's a great way to blow off steam, sometimes it's just interesting to see how it breaks. I love simulation tools because it makes it so we can break things virtually, without worrying that maybe it's a little excessive. This week, Joe Formicola, founder of CAELYNX and the VP of CAE solutions at CATI joins the podcast to talk CAELYNX. We talk about the origins of the company, how Joe got where he is, one of his favorite studies, and why we're so excited about CAELYNX joining the...
2021-04-3022 minCADCASTHow To Deploy (and Get Users to Fall in Love With) PDMThere are 2 main steps for getting started with SOLIDWORKS PDM. The first is installing and configuring the tool, server side. The second is getting users set up and to buy into the new solution. We're going to talk through that second point. Let's talk through setting up your users, what the installation process is like, and what you can do to get them onboarded faster. Get in touch with the show and follow me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2021-04-2317 minCADCASTAnswering some "Why does PDM do....?" QuestionsWhy? It's a question even a little kid can ask. Well with PDM, every engineer is like a little kid again. "Why do I need a license?" "Why are we using these big workflows?" You get the idea. This week, I tackle 3 common questions I've been getting a lot lately. Today, let's talk about templates, updating assemblies, and workflows.
2021-04-0913 minCADCASTHow DriveWorks Solo Saves You TimeI did a presentation earlier this week that was diving into how DriveWorks Solo saves you time and money. I thought the content was worth sharing with all of the InPOD listeners as well, so let's talk about what makes Solo such an appealing tool. I start off talking about how you should think about DriveWorks, how to get started, and finally, I take a dive into an example. If you want to play with the example from the webinar, check it out here: https://driveworkslive.com?project=Demo-CupboardCheck out the InFlow YouTube page to watch...
2021-04-0255 minCADCASTAn Ounce of Prevention...Is worth a pound of cure. Whether we like to acknowledge it or not, disaster can strike any company at any time. When that happens, it's incredibly important that we have a disaster recovery plan in place. The biggest key to that? Backups! This week, Joe Frank joined the podcast once again to talk about what we should be doing to ensure we have solid backups and why it's so important. If you want to read up on backups, check out this blog post on the InFlow blog: https://www.inflow-tech.com/blog/2021/03/backing-up-pdm-the-minimum-requirements/Don't...
2021-03-2424 minCADCASTBe Open to Change with Lynn AllenNobody likes change. So it's no wonder that whenever I talk with engineers about new tools, they're a little hesitant. This week, Lynn Allen was kind enough to join the podcast to talk about her latest substitute to AutoCAD - DraftSight! If you've never heard about DraftSight, this is the perfect episode for you. Lynn and I talk about what makes DraftSight such a great tool to look into, some of her favorite features in DraftSight, as well as address one of my biggest questions for the engineering world.Don't forget to subscribe to CADCAST and be...
2021-03-1239 minCADCASTWork From AnywhereWe've all had to make adjustments this last year to how we work. One of the biggest ones is learning how to work from anywhere. That's what I want to talk about today, working from anywhere with your data management tool. This week, I talk about cloud hosted vs on-premise. Additionally, I talk about what you can do with tools like SOLIDWORKS PDM to access the vault from anywhere and how the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform gives you a fully portable solution.Make sure you check out Kyle's Blog about hosting your environment. And also look at what Joe...
2021-03-0318 minCADCASTTraining The Next Wave of Automation JunkiesLast week, we had part 1 of my conversation with Heather Hasz and Bridie Mills. This week, we continue the conversation and talk a lot about growth and development with careers. One of the big topics we discuss is getting people into a "design automation headspace". Once people learn what automation can do, they become and automation junky. Make sure you tune in to hear a little bit about my experience with a DriveWorks internship, as well as a little bit from the team about how we view internships and earning your experience.Make sure you register to a...
2021-02-2522 minCADCASTWait, the community changed?A few weeks back, I logged into the DriveWorks Community and I realized the page had changed! Come to realize, there were a whole host of updates to the DriveWorks Community and they're pretty sweet. This week, I wanted to talk with DriveWorks about the actual community of DriveWorks users, the EDU program and much more. Heather Hasz and Bridie Mills join InPOD to talk about some exciting stuff happening in DriveWorks. Tune in next week for part 2!Make sure you register to attend DriveWorks Drivers on March 11th!Don't forget to subscribe to InPOD...
2021-02-1730 min
The Scottish Property PodcastBuilding a £2m multi strategy property portfolio with Martin and Stephen SweeneyThis week on the podcast, Nick and Steven chat to the Sweeney brothers. Over the past four years, Martin and Stephen Sweeney have built an impressive portfolio of properties incorporating many different strategies and have taken massive action.In this episode, we dive in to the following topics:Building a solid buy to let property portfolio as the foundation of their businessCommercial to residential conversionsLuxury Serviced Apartments (The Sweeney Rooms)New build developm...
2021-02-1756 minCADCASTThe Professor on Rocket SurgeryNew servers and getting everything ready for an upgrade is a big deal. Some people get so nervous about it that it almost seems like rocket surgery! This week, I brought Ryan Dally (The Professor) back into the podcast to talk about PDM servers. We talk about Archive servers, Database servers, and go into every detail you could ask for. Let's dig into server recommendations, moving servers, and even what to do if you want to get better connections for remote locations!Check out the Server Requirements page on SOLIDWORKS to check that you're up to spec!
2021-02-0348 minCADCAST3DEXPERIENCE World Is Almost Here!That's right, the biggest event of the SOLIDWORKS and Dassault year is coming up in just about 2 weeks! I love 3DEXPERIENCE World. It's a great place to learn about Dassault products, network with other users, and get an idea for what to expect coming up in the next year. This week on InPOD, I talk about what 3DEXPERIENCE World has been in the past, as well as what you can expect for this year with virtual 3DEXPERIENCE World.Make sure you register for the event! - Register for 3DEXPERIENCE WorldDon't forget to subscribe to...
2021-01-2717 minCADCASTMake Your Job EasierWait, InPOD on a Thursday? That's right! Yesterday, before starting the recording, I got news that DriveWorks released 18.2. I wanted to take a few minutes to go over what's new, so that's where we start today. However, the main topic is DriveWorksXpress. Today, I dive into how you can get started, why it's a great tool, and what you can do next. If you're interested in learning the tool, check out this free training and certification from DriveWorks: https://driveworksxpresscertification.com/Don't forget to subscribe to InPOD and be sure to follow me on Twitter...
2021-01-2121 minCADCASTBe Flexible with Your Revision SchemeFlexibility is key with SOLIDWORKS PDM. We're flexible about how we can access our files, store our data, and so much more. One topic that's come up a lot recently is flexibility with our versions and revisions in PDM. This week, I take a dive into versions and revisions. I start by talking about what a version is, how can we manage the potential high volume of versions, and why they're a great tool. Then, I take a look at revisions. I talk about what creates a revision, having a major-minor revision process, and lastly, tying these revisions into...
2021-01-1414 minCADCASTWhich SOLIDWORKS license is for you?Can you believe it's 2021? With the start of a new year, I thought it would be a good time to make an episode to talk with all of you about SOLIDWORKS licensing. This week, Will Kefauver joined InPOD once again and we talk about SOLIDWORKS Standard vs Professional vs Premium. Additionally, we talk about network licensing vs standalone, and even spend a few minutes talking about SOLIDWORKS cloud options.Don't forget to subscribe to InPOD and follow me on Twitter - @NSweeney_InFlow
2021-01-0746 minCADCASTLock Your Cookie Jar!The holiday season is still in full swing, so I've been thinking about fresh baked cookies all week. But have you ever thought about how many cookies everyone that opens the cookie jar is eating? I wondered the same thing and then wondered how many files people are downloading from my PDM Vault and then what they're doing with them (the holidays are lots of fun in my family). Well for the 4th time this year, Jeff Sweeney is joining InPOD to talk with my about file security. We talk about everything from no security, all the way to...
2020-12-3025 minCADCASTDo you want a Honda or an Acura?Different tools do different jobs. Do you want a Honda or do you want an Acura? Both are cars, but which one does the job you need it to? This week, Tim Ramos joined the podcast to talk with me about a CAD tool not called SOLIDWORKS, but actually CATIA. We talk about practical uses of CATIA, where is shines, and what makes it so powerful. From everyone at InFlow, happy holidays everyone!Follow and get in touch with me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2020-12-2435 minCADCASTWhich Tools Are Actually Hammers?There's a really cool book out there called "Every Tool's a Hammer" by Adam Savage. While the book isn't necessarily about using a screwdriver as a hammer, I think it is an interesting idea. We want to use tools in a way that's effective and can get the job done, even if that means the wrench next to us is a hammer sometimes. Today, let's do an InFlow review of every tool I've talked about so far. We'll do a quick pros and cons list of SOLIDWORKS PDM, Manage, 3DEXPERIENCE, DriveWorks, and CATIA.
2020-12-1721 minCADCASTLet's have a (3rd) party!No system lives in a silo. I've spent time on previous episodes mentioning different ways we can talk with other systems with SOLIDWORKS PDM. This week, I wanted to take a shallow dive into how we would do this using other tools. I talk about DriveWorks and the different integration and Powerpacks that are available. After that, stick around to hear how the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform uses iPaas to send data to and pull data from the platform. This data can live virtually anywhere, which is part of what makes iPaas so cool!Follow and get...
2020-12-0920 minCADCASTHave You Upgraded?It's been a while since I took a deep dive into a SOLIDWORKS PDM topic, so I figured I would jump back in with an upgrade discussion. This is probably the topic I cover the most. This week, I'm going to go through why you might upgrade, what that means for your servers, and some of the key points to consider when looking to upgrade.Follow and get in touch with me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2020-12-0220 minCADCASTThe Foundational PiecesI talked about 3DEXPERIENCE a few months back with Jordan Tadic. It was a great episode, but it left me wondering what was next. Fortunately, I've spent a lot of time over the past few months learning and growing my knowledge of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. This week, I brought in Mike Farley to talk with me about getting started with the Platform. We talk about the foundational roles that are your starting blocks and how you can get started with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform quickly and easily.Follow and get in touch with me on Twitter:
2020-11-1935 minCADCAST75 Character Rules → 10 Character Rules with DriveWorks 18.1I mentioned that DriveWorks released version 18.1 a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't wait any longer, so this week, Aaron Winthers makes his InPOD debut, along with Derek Lawson, and we talk about our favorite enhancements. This isn't an ordinary service pack release! It's packed with great new features, including new dashboards and templates. Tune in and find out what function enhancement will help take Derek's rules from 75 characters to just 10!Follow and get in touch with me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2020-11-1142 minCADCASTThe Coolest Plots in SOLIDWORKS 2021Wrapping up our series of What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2021, we go through Simulation this week. Bill Reuss and Robert Warren join the podcast to talk SOLIDWORKS on a floppy disk (what?!), the coolest flow update you didn't know about, and SOLIDWORKS matching up with the industry standard terminology. Get in touch with me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSweeney_Inflow
2020-11-0529 minCADCASTAre Ovens Meant To Reach 2,500 Degrees (F)?October is winding down, but we've still got some fun What's New coming at you. This week we took a short detour to talk about one of my favorite things we do at CATI/InFlow - Manufacturing Solutions. Everything from 3D printing, to scanning, to making parts for orders, we cover it all. Greg Austermann joins the podcast this week to give us an overview of what all of that means, as well as share the CATI feel-good story of 2020.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!Get in touch...
2020-10-2826 minCADCASTDoes Jeff have an answering machine?Jeff Sweeney, Ryan Dally, and Mike King joined me on InPOD this week to talk about what's new in SOLIDWORKS PDM and Manage. Everything from phone interruptions to what's new, we cover it all. We go through the enhancements we're excited about and why these enhancements are so great.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!Get in touch with me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2020-10-2145 minCADCASTEliminating Application Parkour with SOLIDWORKS 2021Last week was my Top 10 enhancements for SOLIDWORKS 2021. This week, Will Kefauver joined me on InPOD and we talked about what his favorite things are about the latest release. We talk about how SOLIDWORKS has made it so we don't have to jump between so many tools, how it's evolved to be like a mature girlfriend, and so much more. Follow and get in touch with me on Twitter: @NSweeney_InFlow
2020-10-1439 minCADCASTSOLIDWORKS 2021 Top 10 EnhancementsEvery year at our rollout events, we like to do a "Top 10 Enhancements". This year is no different, as we're doing several top 10 sessions during the virtual events. But I didn't want anyone to feel left out if they can't attend. This week, I take a look at my top 10 enhancements for SOLIDWORKS 2021. All month I'm talking with people around InFlow and CATI about what's new. But I covered everything this week from SOLIDWORKS to Composer, and of course, PDM.Follow and get in touch with me on Twitter: @NSweeney...
2020-10-0717 minCADCASTWho's Ready for Rollout Season?!Tomorrow starts October which means it's rollout season around the SOLIDWORKS community. And instead of doing in-person events this year, we've gone virtual. At InPOD, I'm going to be talking about What's New in SOLIDWORKS 2021 each week and going over some of the cool enhancements. We'll be going around CATI and InFlow to talk about the different features, as well as bringing in some new guests to the podcast. Check out the CATI and InFlow websites for more information about our rollout events!
2020-09-3010 minCADCASTSOLIDWORKS Manage - It's Not Rip & ReplaceImplementing a new system can be a daunting task. On top of that, it's not always easy to get rid of an old system. So wouldn't it be great if you could augment your SOLIDWORKS PDM and just add in some dashboards, advanced bills of materials, maybe project management, and advanced processes? Well that's exactly what SOLIDWORKS Manage does. In this week's episode, Joe Frank joins the podcast and we talk what makes Manage an appealing option for people that want to get more out of their PDM.
2020-09-2335 minCADCASTFish and Chip FridaysIf you've been bit by the automation bug like me, you want to automate everything. Manual processes can be redundant and error prone. Using tools like DriveWorks, we can standardize our processes and make a big impact. Tom Wormald joins the podcast this week and we talk about how the customer journey can look like for someone investigating DriveWorks. We talk about certifications, the flexibility of the tool, and some fun things we've done.
2020-09-1644 minCADCASTModeling Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with...CATIA! SOLIDWORKS is a great tool for modeling all kinds of different things. I've mentioned before that I modeled my coffee table in SOLIDWORKS and love creating different things I see. This week, I talk with Howie Distel from the InFlow sales team about another modeling product we offer - CATIA. When we start talking about assemblies with several thousand components, SOLIDWORKS may be a little bogged down. For those large industries, CATIA fits right in, giving a solution for things like planes, trains, and automobiles. While CATIA is great for anything from jewelry to...
2020-09-0920 minCADCASTTalking the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform with Jordan Tadic (Part 2)Picking up right where we left off last week. This is part 2 of my conversation with Jordan Tadic of Dassault Systemes. This week, we talk a little bit about the data management side of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. We talk about tenants, collaborating with other users, how easy it is to add tools, and so much more. If you want to try out the free trial of SOLIDWORKS that Jordan referenced, click here and create your account. Or, if you want to check out the platform and get a free trial of the design tools, ...
2020-09-0226 minCADCASTTalking the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform with Jordan Tadic (Part 1)I teased this episode a few weeks back and I'm finally ready to release it into the wild. This week, Jordan Tadic joins the podcast to talk about the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. We talk about what the platform is, some of the cool CAD aspects, and about collaborating on the cloud. If you want to learn a little bit about the future of Dassault, be sure to tune in to part 1 of the conversation.
2020-08-2623 minCADCASTInPOD Has a Drinking Game?Did you know InPOD has a drinking game? Me neither! This week, Jeff Sweeney joins the podcast once again, this time to talk about working with different data sets. We take a look at using the BOM Export in both PDM Standard and Professional, as well as working with XMLs, homemade tools, and even writing a little code. And he gives some insight as to how you can participate in his favorite drinking game!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review, as well as tune in each week!
2020-08-2026 minCADCASTHave You Tried SOLIDWORKS Beta?Have you ever tried out the SOLIDWORKS Beta program? You haven't?! Well then let me talk with you about how to get started. The Beta program is a great way for you to try out the latest version of SOLIDWORKS before it's released to the public. You can see all the new features, try out the great time-saving tools, and provide your feedback to the beta development team. It's available to anyone on active subscription, so check out the SOLIDWORKS Beta Program Website and get started today!For more information about the SOLIDWORKS PDM Beta...
2020-08-1213 minCADCASTCan DriveWorks Impress Teenagers? with Derek LawsonThis week, Derek Lawson joined the podcast. We talked about all kinds of things revolving around a tool we both love - DriveWorks! We talk about Derek's start in industry, the beginnings of his use of DriveWorks, and finally, what we are excited about going forward with the tool. That includes virtual reality, using DriveWorks to replicate our favorite HGTV graphics, and InPODs favorite new topic, Superheroes!Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review!
2020-08-0538 minCADCASTMy Favorite ThingsThis week, I want to talk about some of my favorite features in SOLIDWORKS PDM. I've been covering them the last few weeks on the InFlow Blog and they are Delete vs Destroy, Branch and Merge, Copy Tree and Move Tree, and Versions vs Revisions.I'm going to talk about these features from a high level and give you a use case for each one. Now my favorite things will be some of your favorite things in SOLIDWORKS PDM!
2020-07-2918 minCADCASTStories of Superheroes with Brandon NelmsI get the question all the time: "How do I do XYZ in PDM?" And I always respond with, "why are you wanting to do XYZ?" This week, Brandon Nelms joins the podcast to talk about his adventures of building toys with his kids (and using work to do it), what we look for when talking to customers and discovering the "how" by asking "why", and being creative with his videos on the CATI YouTube Page.
2020-07-2232 minCADCASTAn Intro to SOLIDWORKS Sell with Bob McGaugheyDesign and process automation is something I geek out about. No matter what tool I'm talking about, I know that if we do it right, it's going to help the people that need it. This week, I'm introducing another tool that we support at CATI and InFlow - SOLIDWORKS Sell. I brought in Bob McGaughey and we talk about what Sell is, what it can do for you, and what makes it a great tool.
2020-07-1528 minCADCASTSOLIDWORKS Data Management with Kurt LundstedtData management is a big topic with the podcast. No matter how you want to manage your data, InFlow Technology has a solution that can fit what you need. But what are those solutions? SOLIDWORKS has so many options, can we just talk about data management from a high level? Well this week, Kurt Lundstedt of Dassault Systemes joins the podcast and we do just that. First, we talk about the start of SOLIDWORKS data management. Later, we talk about the evolution and expansion of data management. And finally, we talk about a survey SOLIDWORKS ran in 2015 about why...
2020-07-0837 minCADCASTEverything You Need to Know: DriveWorks LicensingEver wonder about the different levels of DriveWorks? There's Xpress, Solo, and Professional. But what does all of that mean? This week, Nick is going to walk you through the different levels of DriveWorks. If you haven't seen it already, this was a recent topic on the InFlow Blog.Be sure to check out the DriveWorksXpress Certification at https://driveworksxpresscertification.com/.
2020-07-0223 minCADCASTBeing a PDM Administrator with Justin WebsterSelecting your PDM administrator is a really important part of getting started with SOLIDWORKS PDM. This week, Justin Webster joins the podcast to talk about the different traits and things he's learned throughout years of training administrators. We talk about different options you have and what makes a good admin. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.
2020-06-2429 minCADCASTWhy PDM Standard with Mike KingLast week, I published a blog about PDM Standard that has received great feedback. So this week on the podcast, I wanted to go through some of what I mentioned in the post about how you can save money (and time) with PDM Standard - a free tool. I've gone through PDM Standard vs PDM Professional in the past. And this week, I asked Mike King from the InFlow Solutions team to join us and we go through what we love about PDM Standard, where we see it getting the most use, and why you should look at implementing...
2020-06-1729 minCADCASTTraining with InFlow with Ryan DallyThe topic of training comes up every time we talk about new software. It's important that we understand how to use our tools so that we get the most out of them. But what does that training look like? Can I train myself with Google and YouTube? What if I don't need a full class, just a refresher? All of those questions and more this week with Ryan Dally on InPOD.
2020-06-1025 minCADCASTHistory of InFlow with Rod LevinWe're a few weeks into InPOD and we figured it's about time that we talk about the history of InFlow Technology. This week, we have an interview with Rod Levin of InFlow. He's the head of InFlow and will join us to talk about the company, where it's been, and where it's going in the future. He also shares a hilarious story about how one company (years ago) once used pizza boxes to monitor their ECN process. It's a story and an episode you don't want to miss!
2020-06-0321 minCADCASTDriveWorks Integration with SOLIDWORKS PDMOur tools don't exist in silos. There are file creation tools, document management systems, customer relations tools - I could go on and on. Two of the very popular tools that we support at InFlow Technology are SOLIDWORKS PDM and DriveWorks. In this week's episode, we take a dive into the integration between those two tools. We talk about what's new in DriveWorks 18 as far as PDM integration goes. Take advantage of the tools you own and integrate them so they will work together, instead of separately.
2020-05-2718 minCADCASTSOLIDWORKS PDM: Licensing and Web2It's important to understand how SOLIDWORKS PDM allows you to access your files. Whether that's using the thick client or via another method, understanding the tools at your disposal can be immensely helpful. In this episode, you'll hear about the different licenses in PDM and how you can gain access to your files. We wrap up the episode by talking about getting more out of your PDM system with Web2, some of the benefits of the tool, and what to look for when you're setting it up in your system.
2020-05-2015 minCADCASTSOLIDWORKS PDM - A Dozen-Plus Years with Jeff SweeneyToday, we talk with Jeff Sweeney about his experiences in SOLIDWORKS PDM and his journey to becoming a well-known figure in the PDM space. We start out talking about his first version of SOLIDWORKS and his introduction into the VAR world. Later, we talk about what he sees from his chair as we're doing implementations. And finally, we get into some tragically humorous stories he's heard during his years of supporting SOLIDWORKS and PDM.
2020-05-1334 minCADCASTSOLIDWORKS PDM - Standard vs ProfessionalWhat better topic to kick off the podcast than one of the most common topics we discuss at InFlow? We're going to go through the important decision of either going with PDM Standard or PDM Professional. There are many things to consider beyond the conversation today, so treat this as a primer for when the discussion between you and InFlow finally happens.
2020-05-0724 min