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Cream City CalculationData Driven Retail IQSal, Colleen, and Frankie talk about how retail has changed from before, during, and after the pandemic. The goal of the episode is to prepare you for your holiday shopping and provide data and insights around retail and advertisement.Here are the sources utilized in the discussion:The Post-Pandemic Retail Evolution: A look back on the last five yearshttps://www.placer.ai/anchor/articles/the-post-pandemic-retail-evolution-a-look-back-on-the-last-five-yearsRetail Trends of the Past Decadehttps://www.highimpactanalytics.com/resources/retail-trends-of-the-past-decadeReimagining Retail in 2025https://drive.google.com/file/d/106NHZSH2A4WW9nyZDwfRyXntaWdbub02/view?usp=drive_linkBig Data in...
2025-12-0536 minCream City CalculationThe Evolution of AI: NLP to LLMJoin Colleen Hayes, Frankie Chalupsky, and Sal Fadel as they explore the history of AI, its current state, and how we use it daily—highlighting its benefits and challenges.Relevant articles:In a first, Google has released data on how much energy an AI prompt uses, MIT Technology Reviewhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/21/1122288/google-gemini-ai-energy/
2025-10-2442 minCream City CalculationDisastrous Data Decisions5 Examples of Bad Data Quality in Business — And How to Avoid Themhttps://www.montecarlodata.com/blog-bad-data-quality-examples/8 Jaw Dropping Ways Bad Data Changed World Historyhttps://rivery.io/blog/8-jaw-dropping-ways-bad-data-changed-world-history/4 Most Damaging Decisions That Could Undermine Your Data Analytics Initiativeshttps://medium.com/@grow.com/4-most-damaging-decisions-that-could-undermine-your-data-analytics-initiatives-8d81d337413711 Famous AI Disastershttps://www.cio.com/article/190888/5-famous-analytics-and-ai-disasters.htmll
2025-09-0235 minCream City CalculationBehind the Mic: Colleen HayesBehind the Mic with Colleen Hayes: From Journalism to Data StorytellingIn this special Behind the Mic episode of Cream City Calculations, we turn the spotlight on our own Colleen Hayes — a 20-year veteran in data analytics and data products whose career began in a completely different field: journalism. Colleen shares her winding path from inside sales at a tech reseller to law firm databases, manufacturing analytics, and financial services — revealing how curiosity, problem-solving, and a love of technology have been her constants.We dive into:How transferable skills and a “f...
2025-08-0832 minCream City CalculationWill AI take your job?There's been a lot in the news lately regarding AI replacing people's jobs. Frankie, Sal and Colleen break it down for you and provide their thoughts on the reality of this concept, and suggest ways to make yourself ready for a more AI-embedded world.Articles referenced in this episode include:These Jobs Will Fall First As AI Takes Over The Workplacehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2025/04/25/the-jobs-that-will-fall-first-as-ai-takes-over-the-workplace/AI is ‘breaking’ entry-level jobs that Gen Z workers need to launch careers, LinkedIn exec warnshttps://fort...
2025-07-0746 minCream City CalculationBehind the Mic: Frankie ChalupskyIn this episode, Colleen Hayes and Sal Fadel interview their cohost, Frankie Chalupsky. This series is designed for listeners to get to know us better as well as learn our best practices.
2025-06-1638 minCream City CalculationAI in the NFL: Tracking Players, Preventing Injuries, and Changing the GameIn this episode of Cream City Calculations, Colleen, Frankie, and Sal huddle up to explore how artificial intelligence and data analytics are transforming the NFL and professional sports more broadly. From RFID chips in shoulder pads to Amazon Web Services processing over 500 million data points each season, the team breaks down the cutting-edge tech driving decisions on the field—and in front offices.They dive into how real-time tracking, next-gen stats, and AI-powered film analysis are improving player performance, reducing injuries, and even changing how teams draft talent and manage contracts. Along the way, they discuss fan en...
2025-05-0931 minCream City CalculationBehind the Mic: Sal FadelIn this episode, Colleen Hayes and Frankie Chalupsky interview their cohost, Sal Fadel. This series is designed for listeners to get to know us better as well as learn our best practices.The Coding Train: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvjgXvBlbQiydffZU7m1_awRajistics - data science, AI, and machine learning: https://www.youtube.com/c/Rajistics
2025-04-0137 minCream City CalculationNuclear Power & AIHosts:Colleen, Frankie, and SalThe Data Pulse:Microsoft announces $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to spur artificial intelligence innovation and economic growthhttps://news.microsoft.com/2024/05/08/microsoft-announces-3-3-billion-investment-in-wisconsin-to-spur-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-economic-growth/DeepSeek sparks AI stock selloff; Nvidia posts record market-cap losshttps://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-deepseek-sets-off-ai-market-rout-2025-01-27/What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing Nvidia and other stocks to slump?https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-deepseek-ai-china-stock-nvidia-nvda-asml/The Rise of DeepSeek: What the Headlines Miss...
2025-03-2437 minCream City CalculationEmpower Your StartupSal Fadel, Colleen Hayes, and Frankie Chalupsky interview Naveen Lalit Kankate about his success in using data in entrepreneurship. Interview References:Naveen's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkankate/StayThanks websites: https://www.staythanks.com/luvmke?target=e4ee6751719d49f482a4b9a6639cd71b¶ms=%7B%7DData Pulse Sources:https://news.microsoft.com/2024/05/08/microsoft-announces-3-3-billion-investment-in-wisconsin-to-spur-artificial-intelligence-innovation-and-economic-growth/https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-deepseek-sets-off-ai-market-rout-2025-01-27/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-deepseek-ai-china-stock-nvidia-nvda-asml/https://blog.heim.xyz/deepseek-what-the-headlines-miss/
2025-02-0152 minCream City CalculationWinning Edge: Data’s Role in Olympic FencingPodcast Notes:****Sorry for the sound quality. We had technical difficulties, which should be much improved at our next show!****Hosts:Colleen, Frankie, and SalGuest:Abbas Fadel, Olympic fencing coach and three-time OlympianThe Data Pulse:Can AI Compete with Human Data Scientists?OpenAI’s new benchmarking tool, MLE-bench, puts AI capabilities to the test against 75 real-world data science competitions from Kaggle. The tool evaluates AI on more than computational ability, focusing on its capacity for planning, tr...
2024-11-0150 minCream City CalculationData & DemocracyPodcast Notes:Hosts:Colleen, Frankie, and SalThe Data Pulse:A New Group Is Trying to Make AI Data Licensing EthicalAs the first wave of major generative AI tools used publicly available data, now the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA) is pushing for an opt-in data system, which could reshape how AI models are trained and licensed.https://www.wired.com/story/dataset-providers-alliance-ethical-generative-ai-licensing/California Governor Newsom Vetoes AI Safety BillGov. Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill that would have held...
2024-10-1840 minCream City CalculationCrafting the Perfect BrewOn this month's episode, in our installment of the Data Pulse, we chat about a candidate for mayor from Wyoming who's suggesting a chat bot could run the government.https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/wyoming-mayoral-candidate-promises-let-openai-bot-govern-capital-city-faces-backlash-from-tech-giantWe then go on to chat with Ron Hockersmith of Amorphic Beer about the unique ways his company uses scientific data in the brewing process. If you're in the Milwaukee area, be sure to check them out!https://www.amorphicbeer.com/Thank you to Continuus Technologies for use of their space and equipment!
2024-09-1047 minCream City Calculation"Tap" Into Your DataPodcast Description:In this episode of Cream City Calculations, Colleen, Frankie, and Sal explore the fascinating intersection of beer and data. They discuss how breweries are using data-driven insights to improve business operations, capture market share, and enhance customer satisfaction. The episode also touches on Tesla’s hidden autopilot data, privacy concerns in AI, and industry trends like the rise of non-alcoholic beers. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a data aficionado, this episode offers a refreshing take on how analytics are shaping the brewing industry. Sponsored by Continuus Technologies.
2024-08-0150 minCream City CalculationDecoding the MelodyPodcast Description:In this episode of Cream City Calculations, Colleen, Frankie, and Sal delve into the fascinating world of data analytics in the music industry. They explore how big data is being utilized to enhance everything from playlist recommendations to tour planning and music production. The team also discusses how platforms like Spotify use algorithms to shape your music experience and the broader implications for artists and the industry. Sponsored by Continuus Technologies, this episode sheds light on the powerful intersection of music and data, offering insights into how your favorite tunes are curated. Tune...
2024-07-0146 minCream City CalculationBetting on AnalyticsPodcast Notes: Matt’s educational content recommendations: Unabated. The site is built and run by winners. Their articles/videos/podcasts cut through a lot of noise and buzzwords and give true signal. They stay away from giving picks while trying to educate users on how to use tools to win. For those wanting a book, the logic of sports betting is the best relevant piece of material around. The Data Pulse: https://www.wsj.com/video/series/wsj-explains/ai-is-fueling-a-data-center-boom-can-the-power-grid-keep-up/A7059830-C06B-47A8-97CD-D08031EF84CC?mod=Searchresults_pos3&page=3 h...
2024-06-0149 minCream City CalculationWho Manipulated Who? How Data Manipulation Can Skew Your Reality.Sal Fadel, Colleen Hayes, and Frankie Chalupsky discuss how data can be manipulated or skewed to show results in a biased way. They discuss the following: -Data poisoning and how it can be used for good and evil -Purposeful data manipulation recent news -Accidental data manipulation, how it can be handled, and the impacts it may have on a company or an industry Thank you to Continuus Technologies for sponsoring us and allowing us to use their space and equipment! Data Pulse Sources: Tesla Raising Pay for AI Eng...
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Critical RoleEpisode Twenty | 4-Sided Dive | Episode 20: Discussing Up To C3E82It's the first 4-Sided Dive episode of 2024! Join Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and our host Abubakar Salim as they discuss powerful fire shards, relationship updates, chaotic trust exercises, and other Bells Hells Shenanigans! 4-Sided Dive airs one Tuesday a month on http://twitch.tv/criticalrole and http://youtube.com/criticalrole Twitch subscribers gain instant access to VODs of our shows like Critical Role, 4-Sided Dive, and Exandria Unlimited. But don't worry: Twitch broadcasts will be uploaded to YouTube about 36 hours after airing live, with audio-only podcast versions of select shows on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google...
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