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Peggy Smedley ShowManufacturing: Yesterday, Today, and TomorrowPeggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, general manager, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the history of manufacturing and insights about the workforce and technology and how we can apply these lessons to the future of manufacturing. He explains about when we saw the first big analog dials turning up in manufacturing, plastic injection molding, programmable logic controllers, machine vision, computer vision, the IoT (Internet of Things), predictive analytics, and deep learning and machine learning. They also discuss: What got you here is not going to get you there—and what this means for manufacturing. What was le...2024-10-3046 minPeggy Smedley ShowManufacturing: Yesterday, Today, and TomorrowPeggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, general manager, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the history of manufacturing and insights about the workforce and technology and how we can apply these lessons to the future of manufacturing. He explains about when we saw the first big analog dials turning up in manufacturing, plastic injection molding, programmable logic controllers, machine vision, computer vision, the IoT (Internet of Things), predictive analytics, and deep learning and machine learning. They also discuss: What got you here is not going to get you there—and what this means for manufacturing. What was le...2024-10-3046 min
Peggy Smedley Show7 Steps to AI in ManufacturingPeggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, GM, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the current state of AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we simply cannot have a conversation without AI at the moment, and it is something that manufacturers are asking for. They also discuss: How quickly it is being implemented and the barriers to adoption. 7 steps companies can take now to build an AI strategy in manufacturing. Why data quality and governance are so important. Whitepaper: Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing 2024-08-2846 minPeggy Smedley Show7 Steps to AI in ManufacturingPeggy Smedley and Simon Floyd, GM, manufacturing and mobility, Microsoft, talk about the current state of AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we simply cannot have a conversation without AI at the moment, and it is something that manufacturers are asking for. They also discuss: How quickly it is being implemented and the barriers to adoption. 7 steps companies can take now to build an AI strategy in manufacturing. Why data quality and governance are so important. Whitepaper: Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing 2024-08-2846 min
Make it British PodcastWords of wisdom from UK manufacturers featured on this showWelcome to episode 300!Celebrating the 300th episode of this podcast I look back at some of the amazing guests that I've had on this show from the world of UK fashion and textile manufacturing. Manufacturers that have shared their stories, their challenges, and their successes with us.Episodes / Manufacturers featured in this episode:Episode 102 - David Collinge | John Spencer TextilesEpisode 005 - Keith Hanshaw | The Leather Satchel CompanyEpisode 088 - Chris Woodford | Crown NorthamptonEpisode 193 - Ian Maclean | John Smedley MBEEpisode 55 - Lance Mitchell...2024-06-2830 min
Wicked Problems - Climate Tech ConversationsThe Times/Ben Cooke's Christmas BooksWelcome back to Wicked Problems. The climate tech show not afraid to ask the big questions. Like, what last-minute gifts should climate nerds ask Santa to bring them?We asked Ben Cooke, who writes about climate tech and the environment at The Times, to talk through his recommended books of the year:The Deluge, by Stephen MarkleyA climate thriller that goes much faster than its 900 pages might suggest. “It's really, it's really worth it”.Avocado Anxiety, by Louise GrayClimate Capitalism, by Akshat RathiFive Times Faster...2023-12-1932 min
The Glam Gizmo2.3 - Blood of the CrawliesWhen two strangers meet on a Melbourne tram late one night, the last thing they expect is to be ambushed by a group of giant flesh hungry spiders.The Crawlies are back and nobody is safe. 'The Glam Gizmo' contains mature themes and is not recommended for younger listenersCast:Alex (Ryan Smedley), Hannah (Alana Reid), Ted (James Barnett), Yodalin (Anna Faye), Professor Paradox (Tom Denham), Lucy (AJ Winters), Lucinda (Alexis Bird), Fiona (Tara Daniel), Lydia (Kara Dennison) and The Crawlies (Alex Gilbert)Guest Starring: Professor Paradox (S...2021-03-2431 min
One Small Change#11 Ciinderella Balthazar -Show Art Not Show Business - Following your ethics for a successful lifeWelcome to episode 11 of the OSC podcast on today's show we have Ciinderella Balthazar (@ciinderellabalthazar).
Ciinderella is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter, model, and composer. She has modeled for some incredible brands including Daks, John Smedley, Vacheron Constantin, and Furla to name just a few. Her debut single Holding back is due to be released any day now and her album “tough journey” due towards the start of next year.
Ciinderella has a fascinating story – from one of 9 children growing up on a farm in Belgium to being one of the brightest new stars of the London music and fashion scene.
With hu...2021-03-2259 min
The Party in the Back Podcast on Gameops.comMarch 2021 Party in the Back PodcastMy Fan Seats owner Lara Smedley shares the story of what happened when her successful event business struck by a pandemic. When the sports world shifts to empty stadiums Smedley leans into her event background to grow a new business filling seats with custom cardboard cutouts. Lara talks about the warp speed ramp up with a new website and processes to create the cutouts, plus the four ways these two dimensional fans are helping reshape sports. Her story includes some powerful examples of the cutouts connecting fans, families and their sports teams. Plus we talk about creative ways teams are u...2021-03-011h 07
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Christmas PresentMerry Christmas!We've put together a little bonus episode for Christmas Day as a treat, if you can call it that, for anyone who needs a bit of company this year. This episode also brings to a close the first series of Fantasy Reboot Podcast and it has been quite an experience creating our first podcast.Today we're doing something a little bit different. We're casting THIS PODCAST! So, who would play Leo, Roger, Lorra & Simon? As usual there are arguments, laughs and some BIG surprises.We'd like to thank...2020-12-2553 min
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - It's A Wonderful LifeThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, the team are back together in the same room after a Covid-related hiatus. It was really nice to get the band back together, especially to talk about this... The fourth of our CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about the brilliant IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! The five characters being recast are:UNCLE BILLYMR POTTERMARYCLARENCEGEORGE BAILEYThe team make their suggestions and narrow it down to the...2020-12-231h 31
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Home AloneThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, The third of our CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about the brilliant HOME ALONE! The five characters being recast are:OLD MAN MARLEYKATE (KEVIN'S MUM)MARVHARRYKEVIINThe team make their suggestions and narrow it down to their perfect cast and, as usual, we'll have a bucket full of facts and bouquet of bickering.Plus we'll have the public vo...2020-12-161h 31
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - National Lampoon's Christmas VacationThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, The second of our CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about possibly the funniest festive film ever... NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION! The five characters being recast are:UNCLE LEWIS (Originally played by William Hickey). AUNT BETHANY (Originally played by Mae Questel). COUSIN EDDIE (Originally played by Randy QuaId). ELLEN GRISWOLD (Originally played by Beverly D’Angelo). CLARK GRISWOLD (Originally played by Chevy Chase). The tea...2020-12-091h 24
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Die HardThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, The first of our CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about the "is it/isn't it?" of Christmas movies (it is)... DIE HARD! The five characters being recast are:KARLSGT ALHOLLYHANS GRUBERJOHN MCCLANEThe team make their suggestions and narrow it down to their perfect cast and, as usual, we'll have a bucket full of facts and bouquet of bickering.Plus we'll ha...2020-12-021h 34
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - The Wizard of OzThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, Simon (Birthday Boy, which he might mention once or twice), Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting the most watched movie of all time... THE WIZARD OF OZ! The five characters being recast are:WICKED WITCHCOWARDLY LIONTIN MANSCARECROWDOROTHYThe team make their suggestions and narrow it down to their perfect cast and, as usual, we'll have a bucket full of facts and bouquet of bickering....2020-11-251h 11
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Four Weddings and a FuneralThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting 'the Star Wars of rom-coms'... FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL! The five characters being recast are:Scarlett (Charlotte Coleman)Matthew (John Hannah)Gareth (Simon Callow)Carrie (Andie MacDowall)Charles (Hugh Grant)The team make their suggestions and narrow it down to their perfect cast and, as usual, we'll have a bucket full of facts about the film. There's a bit of argy-bargy over a...2020-11-181h 12
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Top GunThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting one of the biggest and most iconic films of the 80s... TOP GUN! The five characters being recast are:Viper (Tom Skerritt)Goose (Anthony Edwards)Charlie (Kelly McGillis)Ice Man (Val Kilmer)Maverick (Tiny Tom Cruise)The team make their suggestions and narrow it down to their perfect cast and, as usual, we'll have a bucket full of facts about the film.2020-11-111h 21
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - GreaseThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting the musicalwe all know every word to... GREASE! The five characters being recast are:Principal McGeeCoach CalhounRizzoSandyDannyThe team make their suggestions and narrow it down to their perfect cast and, as usual, we'll have a bucket full of facts about the film.Plus we'll have the public votes on our choices for The Exorcist in epi...2020-11-041h 08
Peggy Smedley ShowStrategies for Deploying CloudPeggy and Simon Leech, senior advisor, security and risk management, HPE Pointnext Services, talk about cloud growth rates and reaching a plateau, the cloud experience, and security concerns and other risks. She also discusses: How the public cloud is secure by default and how to understand the risk with the public cloud. Current industry trends such as the hybrid cloud environment, how the enterprise perimeter is starting to dissolve, and Zero Trust architecture. How to build a cloud strategy and how to build a cloud security strategy by understanding what the business is trying to achieve...2020-10-2928 minPeggy Smedley ShowStrategies for Deploying CloudPeggy and Simon Leech, senior advisor, security and risk management, HPE Pointnext Services, talk about cloud growth rates and reaching a plateau, the cloud experience, and security concerns and other risks. She also discusses: How the public cloud is secure by default and how to understand the risk with the public cloud. Current industry trends such as the hybrid cloud environment, how the enterprise perimeter is starting to dissolve, and Zero Trust architecture. How to build a cloud strategy and how to build a cloud security strategy by understanding what the business is trying to achieve...2020-10-2928 min
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - The ExorcistThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!This week, for our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL... Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting 1973 bar-setting horror... The Exorcist. The five characters being recast are:Chris MacNeil (Regan's actress mother, originally played by Ellen Burstyn).Lt. Kinderman (Film loving detective, originally played by Lee J Cobb).Father Merrin (Long-suffering priest & exorcist, originally played by Max Von Sydow).Regan (Butter-wouldn't melt girl who turns potty-mouthed demon).Father Karras (A priest suffering a crisis of faith, originally played by Jason...2020-10-281h 10
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Forrest GumpThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting 1994 epic... Forrest Gump. The five characters being recast are:Bubba (Forrest's shrimp-loving army friend, originally played by Mykelti Williamson).Mrs Gump (Forrest's mother, originally played by Sally Field).Lt. Dan (Forrest's platoon leader and best friend, originally played by Gary Sinise).Jenny (The unrequited love of Forrest's life, originally played by Robin Wright).Forrest (Our leading man, originally played by Tom Hanks\).The team make t...2020-10-2156 min
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - TitanicThe show which reimagines your favourite films being remade NOW!Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting 1997 Oscar behemoth... Titanic. The five characters being recast are:The larger-than-life (and unsinkable) Molly Brown (originally played by Kathy Bates).Misogynistic, posh-boy bully (and Rose's squeeze), Cal Hockley (originally played by Billy Zane).Yarn-spinning, necklace-chucking centenarian, Old Rose (originally played by Gloria Stuart).Posh-yet-rebellious leading lady, Rose (originally played by Kate Winslet).Jack-the-lad chancer and would-be-artist, Jack (originally played by Leonardo DiCaprio).The team make t...2020-10-1441 min
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot - Back to the FutureFANTASY REBOOT PODCASTSERIES 1 EPISODE 1The show which reimagines your favourite childhood films being remade NOW!Simon, Lorra, Leo & Roger fantasise about rebooting Back to the Future. The five characters being recast are:Marty's dad & über nerd, George McFly (originally played by Crispin Glover).Marty's fruity mum, Lorraine Baines/McFly (originally played by Lea Thompson).One of cinema's greatest bullies, Biff Tannen (originally played by Thomas F. Wilson).Morally dubious tinkerer and inventor, Doc "Emmet" Brown (originally played by Christopher Lloyd).2020-10-0736 min
Fantasy Reboot PodcastFantasy Reboot TrailerComing soon... Fantasy Reboot Podcast. A bunch of friends and family fantasising about recasting some of cinema's greatest moments... Or, at least, the most popular. We take some of the big screen's most iconic characters, who made the part their own... Then we give it to someone else... But first we have to get past each other.Like and subscribe to Fantasy Reboot Podcast. Episode one is coming soon!Want to get in touch?Follow us on Twitter - @fantasyrebootEmail us - fantasyreboot@gmail.com2020-09-2901 min
Leyton Orient Fans Show on Love SportImmature DefendingThe LO Down Leyton Orient Podcast joined George Riley to chat about all things Leyton Orient. They review the 2-1 loss to Cheltenham, a game they lead for just 1 minute. Did the side completely shut off and lose focus? The midweek win over Mansfield where we hear the post match thoughts of O’s manager Ross Embleton.The gang in studio also debated whether or not Ross should be putting faith in youth players? Its Oldham Athletic next, freelance sports journalist and Oldham fan Simon Smedley provided this week's opposition view.2020-02-1849 min
Talking CFDSocial - Episode 11It’s the last episode of 2019 & we’re introducing a new section of the show called “grumpy old CFDistas get a bit bah humbug about stuff” which may not become a regular feature.
Some of the things on our radar this episode include…
• Cybertruck simulations on LinkedIn
• In awe of Patrick’s CFD skills & PreonLab’s renderings
• the “importance” of aerodynamics for battery electric vehicles (& the importance of not getting too “rant-y” while podcasting)
• AWS clusters vs. SPH & the fight for control of Simon’s to-do list
• a few other shiny nuggets from the AWS conference r.e. CFD
Links to some things we mentioned
• N...2019-12-1000 min
All the Books!E227: New Releases and More for September 24, 2019This week, Liberty and Sharifah discuss The Water Dancer, The Dutch House, The Shadow King, and more great books.
This episode was sponsored Book Riot's giveaway of the best mysteries and thrillers of the year so far; Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Slay by Brittney Morris; and Bombas.
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Books discussed on the show:
The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrec...2019-09-2445 min
HandCut RadioTony Madsen-Sylvester & Scott Fraser Simpson | #002In this episode, Aleks sits down to chat with two of British menswear’s most interesting personalities, Tony Madsen-Sylvester, and Scott Fraser Simpson.Tony is a writer, musician, and a content creator for modern British tailoring house, Timothy Everest. Scott is a DJ, vintage collector and the founder of Scott Fraser Collection, a brand that makes modern menswear inspired by mid-century and vintage clothing.Both are known for their eclectic personal style, and for their impressive understanding of different menswear traditions. We talk to them about their own journeys of discovery, how sub-cultures influence fashion, an...2019-05-0152 min
Lykken on Lending3-18-19 Enabling Trusted Transactions for the Most Valuable Digital Loan AssetsJoin us in our Hot Topic discussion today with Simon Moir and Bob Smedley for a look at what could be one of the biggest trends for 2019… the digital mortgage.
Simon Moir
SVP & General Manager, Digital Mortgage
Simon Moir is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Mortgage of eOriginal, the leading platform for creating, managing, and monetizing trusted digital loans.
Simon focuses on the advancement and execution of eOriginal’s mortgage growth strategy, including the product roadmap, business development, sales and solution delivery.
Bob Smedley
SVP, Warehouse Lending
Bob Smedley has been involved in mortgage warehouse lending and investmen...2019-03-1836 min
The Embers Collective Storytelling and Music PodcastEpisode 2- The Piskie RevelryHello you lovely lot.
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Embers Collective podcast. This episode we have Sam Rix telling the hilarious story of Simon Smedley and The Piskie Revelry, with music by Tim Karp. The story is followed by a bit of a chat between Lonan, Tim and Sam, covering Shambala Festival, Marvel, Harry Potter, Wilderness Festival, Psychedelics and nudity.
Enjoy
Our podcasts are free, but if you would like to make a donation you can do so on the following link and it would be very much appreciated: https://ko-fi.com/theemberscollective2018-10-3021 min
The Peace Revolution PodcastPeace Revolution episode 041: The Ultimate History Lesson with John Taylor Gatto / Hour 1 + Commentary
Notes, References, and Links for further study:
Use the donation buttons at the bottom of these notes, or on the sidebar of this site, or the sidebar of Tragedy and Hope dot com, for “The Ultimate History Lesson: A Weekend with John Taylor Gatto” multi-DVD interview project, currently in post-production. With over 5 hours of interview footage, this is a collection of education which is invaluable. If you donate $50 or more towards the completion of this project, you will receive the entire DVD set; as our way of saying Thanks!
Your...2011-10-0900 min