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FinOps in Action
How Culture, Governance, and Visibility Drive Business Value ft. Tamara Lajara, SoftwareOne | Ep #57
Why do so many FinOps programs struggle to prove business value?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Tamara Lajara, FinOps Principal Consultant at SoftwareOne, to break down what real FinOps value looks like and why culture, governance, and visibility matter just as much as savings. Drawing from more than a decade of consulting experience across industries, cloud maturity levels, and organizational cultures, Tamara shares why FinOps succeeds when people, process, and technology are aligned and fails when even one of those elements is ignored.
2026-02-19
36 min
The Ybormuda Podcast
Jeff Houck of the 1905 Family of Restaurants
Come get lost with us in an area of corruption, intrigue, and debauchery. In this episode, Max and Taylor sit down with Author and VP of marketing for the 1905 Family of Restaurants (Columbia, Ulele, Casa Santo Stefano, etc.), Jeff Houck. We discuss food, worms, and Taylor's unrealistic dream of owning a restaurant. www.ybormudapodcast.com
2026-02-16
1h 23
FinOps in Action
Why FinOps Fails Without People: Power of Centers of Excellence ft. Trig Ghosh, Accenture | Ep #56
Why does FinOps work better when teams own outcomes instead of being told what to do?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Trig Ghosh, FinOps SME at Accenture Federal Services, certified FinOps instructor, and founding contributor to the Cloud Efficiency Hub, to unpack what actually drives lasting FinOps success.Trig shares hard-earned lessons from building a FinOps Center of Excellence, aligning finance and engineering teams, and leading FinOps initiatives without a formal full-time team. From incentive alignment to leadership mindset, this episode goes deep...
2026-02-12
31 min
FinOps in Action
How To Drive Value Without Relying on Cost Savings Alone ft. Rohit Mishra, Avaloq | Ep #55
Why can’t FinOps teams rely on cost savings alone?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Rohit Mishra, Head of Cloud FinOps at Avaloq, to challenge the idea that FinOps is only about cost optimization. Drawing from over a decade of experience in cloud infrastructure and capacity management, Rohit explains why cost savings are just the starting point, and how mature FinOps teams drive long-term value by shifting left into architecture, design, and decision-making.Rohit shares lessons from his early FinOps journey, including what he got wr...
2026-02-05
39 min
Moriarty Audios
La criatura del lago negro (Joy N. Houck Jr. 1976)
Título original: Creature from Black Lake Año: 1976 Duración: 91 min. País: Estados Unidos Dirección: Joy N. Houck Jr. Guion: Jim McCullough Jr. Reparto: Jack Elam, Dub Taylor, Dennis Fimple, John David Carson, Jim McCullough Jr., Bill Thurman, Roy Tatum, Cathryn Hartt, Becky Smiser, Michelle Willingham Música: Jaime Mendoza Nava Fotografía: Dean Cundey Compañías: Jim McCullough Productions. Productor: Jim McCullough Jr.. Distribuidora: Howco International Pictures Género: Drama. Terror. Intriga Sinopsis: Dos individuos que exploran los pantanos de Luisiana se topan con un monstruo tipo Bigfoot, que tal vez sea un furioso Y asesino eslabón pe...
2026-01-29
1h 35
FinOps in Action
The Hidden Role of Fear in FinOps ft. Marit Hughes, Deloitte | Ep #54
How do FinOps leaders make better cloud decisions when every organization is different?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Marit Hughes, one of the most experienced FinOps practitioners in the industry, to explore what actually drives good (and bad) cloud cost decisions.With over a decade of hands-on experience managing cloud spend, from early AWS billing days to today’s multi-cloud, AI-driven environments, Marit shares why business alignment, communication, and fear play a far bigger role in FinOps outcomes than dashboards alone.We also co...
2026-01-29
43 min
FinOps in Action
Why Cloud Efficiency Is More Than Just Right-Sizing ft. Rick Triana, IHG Hotels | Ep #53
Can developing soft skills like communication and conflict resolution accelerate FinOps maturity faster than tooling?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Cloud FinOps Manager at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Rick Triana, to explore why cost savings are actually the smallest part of FinOps, and why focusing on “spend reduction” can stunt your FinOps maturity.Rick shares how he evolved from treating FinOps as a cost-cutting function to building a value-driven program rooted in leadership, communication, and accountability. He explains why most right-sizing recommendations fail, how to a...
2026-01-22
43 min
FinOps in Action
Disrupting Cloud Chaos ft. Jarred Clore, Cisco | Ep #52
What does FinOps look like at massive enterprise scale?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Jarred Clore, Cloud FinOps Delivery Leader at Cisco and the first AWS hire focused on cloud cost optimization. Jarred shares candid stories from his early days helping Fortune 500 companies navigate cloud cost shock (including getting yelled at by customers) and the hard lessons he learned about culture, executive sponsorship, and the limits of “hoping for the best.”He breaks down why rate optimization often beats...
2026-01-15
40 min
FinOps in Action
Why Automation Without Governance Breaks FinOps (And How to Fix It) ft. Zak Ali, Invesco | Ep #51
Can FinOps really be automated? Or do humans still need to stay in the loop?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Zak Ali, Global Lead for Cloud FinOps and Cloud Modernization at Invesco.Zak unpacked the real-world risks of over-automation, why “humans in the loop” still matter, and how to drive FinOps adoption without mandates or chargeback.With over 20 years of experience in technology and cloud transformation, Zak shares hard-earned lessons from automation gone wrong, plus the unconventional strategies he’s...
2026-01-08
38 min
FinOps in Action
Re-Air: Data Visibility, Collaboration & Optimizing Spend ft. Dann Berg, Squarespace | Ep # 50
What does it really take to drive action in FinOps…. without chasing engineers?In this re-air episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Dann Berg, Cloud FinOps Lead at Squarespace, to revisit one of our most practical and mindset-shifting conversations. Dann shares how the most effective FinOps teams create accountability without micromanagement, shorten feedback loops for engineers, and build trust across engineering, finance, and leadership.Whether you’re building a FinOps practice from scratch or trying to move beyond reactive cost optimization, this conversation offers a timeless blue...
2025-12-30
38 min
FinOps in Action
Top 4 Insights Every FinOps Leader Needs Going into 2026 ft. Alon Arvatz | Ep #49
What did the world’s top FinOps practitioners learn in 2025? What should you change in your practice heading into 2026?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down to talk through key takeaways from 2025. I look back on dozens of interviews with FinOps leaders across industries to surface the four most repeated and most impactful insights from this year. Whether you’re scaling a new FinOps practice or leveling up a mature one, these insights will help you drive deeper engineering alignment, stronger executive support, and more business value in 2026. Her...
2025-12-23
10 min
FinOps in Action
Shifting from Cost-Cutting to Business Value for Executive Buy-in | Compilation | Ep 48
How do leading companies shift FinOps from cost-cutting to strategic business value?In this special compilation episode of FinOps in Action, we tackle one of the toughest challenges facing FinOps programs: showing business value to gain executive buy-in for the FinOps program.Featuring:Emily Cornock - Suncorp GroupZach Johnson - SplunkTammy Burnitt - UiPathErik Norman - British AirwaysAmy Race - Citizens BankThese experts share how they tackle the shift from simple cost-cutting to value-showing. From drafting elevator...
2025-12-18
24 min
FinOps in Action
Death by Dashboard: Why FinOps Needs Stories, Not More Charts ft. Gilad Katz, Riskified | Ep #47
Is “death by dashboard” holding your FinOps program back more than you realize?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Gilad Katz, FinOps Lead at Riskified, to explore why world-class FinOps isn’t about knowing every technical detail or pushing engineers to make changes; it’s about neutrality, trust, and telling the right story with data.Gilad describes the moment he realized that trying to “know everything” in cloud infrastructure was slowing him down and why the real turning point in his career happened when he shifted from feeling pressure to...
2025-12-11
41 min
FinOps in Action
Why People Skills Matter More Than Dashboards in FinOps ft. Zach Johnson, Splunk | Ep #46
How do you turn FinOps from a reporting function into part of the company’s operating system?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Zach Johnson, Head of FinOps & Cloud Platforms at Splunk to unpack why world-class FinOps isn’t about dashboards or reports, it’s about business value, executive alignment, and proactive decision-making.Zach shares how one of his earliest lessons in FinOps was realizing that “presenting data isn’t the same as solving the problem.” That insight shaped the way he approaches communication with engineering, finance, and...
2025-12-04
44 min
FinOps in Action
Stop Treating FinOps Like a One-Time Project ft. Borja Martínez, NTT DATA Inc. | Ep #45
Are you treating FinOps like a one-time project instead of an ongoing value engine?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Borja Martínez, EMEA FinOps Lead at NTT DATA Inc, to explore why successful FinOps starts with understanding your company’s business context, not just its cloud bill.Borja shared how his unconventional path from 12 years as a professional basketball player to FinOps leader shaped the way he views teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. He explains why two companies with the same cloud footprint may...
2025-11-26
27 min
FinOps in Action
Why Cost Optimization Isn’t the Goal – Value Is ft. Erik Norman, British Airways | Ep #44
Is “cost optimization” the wrong goal for FinOps?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Erik Norman, FinOps Lead at British Airways, to unpack why true FinOps maturity isn’t about cutting costs, it’s about creating value.Erik shared how a disastrous “do not delete” incident early in his FinOps career shaped his philosophy: that understanding business context and risk matters more than chasing quick savings.He also explains why tagging isn’t a strategy, why executive sponsorship makes or breaks FinO...
2025-11-20
44 min
FinOps in Action
How to Win Buy-In for FinOps: From Resistance to Results ft. Tammy Burnitt, UiPath | Ep #43
Can empathy, sales skills, and gamification be the secret to driving FinOps success?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Tammy Burnitt, Director of FinOps at UiPath. Tammy discussed her 25 years of experience in IT and capacity management and how she founded the FinOps program during her time at Shell.Tammy shared how she transformed resistance into engagement, proving that FinOps success is as much about people and persuasion as it is about data and dollars.We also covered the...
2025-11-13
38 min
FinOps in Action
FinOps Made Fun: Leaderboards, Badges, & Cloud Savings ft. Amy Race, Citizens Bank | Ep 42
Can enforcing a simple tagging strategy transform your entire FinOps program?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Amy Race, Head of Infrastructure, Cost Management, and Cloud FinOps at Citizens Bank, to dive into how her company moved 99% to the cloud.Amy shared how her team went from inconsistent tagging and cloud chaos to a structured, scalable FinOps practice. She explains how clear ownership, executive buy-in, and automation helped enforce a 100% tagging policy.We also covered how making FinOps fun...
2025-11-06
33 min
FinOps in Action
Building FinOps into the DNA of AI & Data Platforms ft. Emily Cornock, Suncorp | Ep 41
How do you balance cost optimization, business value, and innovation in the age of AI?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Emily Cornock, Executive Manager of Core Data Platforms and Cloud FinOps at Suncorp Group, to explore how her team is embedding FinOps principles into everything they build — from data platforms to AI systems.Emily shares her journey from early cloud adoption to becoming a FinOps leader, including how she shifted conversations from “why is it costing so much?” to “what value are we getting from this?”We also discu...
2025-10-30
42 min
FinOps in Action
How FinOps Training Builds Stronger Cloud Teams ft. Idaliz Baez, RealOps | Ep 40
What does good FinOps look like inside a large engineering organization?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sit down with Idaliz Baez, Founder and Director of RealOps, who has one of the most fascinating journeys into FinOps — from contamination engineer at NASA to FinOps instructor and leader.Idaliz has trained more than 200 FinOps practitioners worldwide and brings a unique perspective on how education and awareness can unlock collaboration across engineering, finance, and procurement teams.We dive into:How a NASA engineer found her way into FinOpsWhy fo...
2025-10-23
28 min
FinOps in Action
How to Drive FinOps Awareness Without Slowing Teams Down ft. Tom Cross, Aer Lingus | Ep 39
What does good FinOps look like inside a large engineering organization?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Tom Cross, FinOps Lead at Aer Lingus and a member of the FinOps Foundation Technical Advisory Council, to talk about building FinOps culture, engaging engineers, and shaping the global FinOps framework.Tom shared how he transitioned from software engineering to FinOps leadership, why optimization became his passion, and how he balances governance with empathy to drive adoption without slowing delivery.We also discussed what’s next for the FinOps Framework, how us...
2025-10-16
31 min
FinOps in Action
Build vs. Buy: Choosing the Right FinOps Tools ft. Peter Crenshaw, IEM | Ep 38
Should you build your own FinOps tool or buy one?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Peter Crenshaw, Manager of FinOps and M&A at IEM, to unpack one of the biggest questions I hear from FinOps leaders everywhere: when does it make sense to build, and when should you buy?Peter shared his journey leading FinOps at UKG and IEM, including what he learned from building an in-house FinOps platform and why simplicity, scalability, and resource awareness matter more than any feature list.We also...
2025-10-09
32 min
FinOps in Action
Behind the Scenes of FinOps in Action for National Podcast Day ft. Alon Arvatz | BONUS EPISODE
Is hosting a podcast really just about questions and prep work or is it more about building a community, elevating leaders, and learning to listen?In this special bonus live stream for National Podcast Day, I, Alon Arvatz, stepped into the guest seat to be interviewed by Casey Cheshire. After nearly 50 hours of conversations, I shared my journey and my biggest takeaways from interviewing top FinOps leaders this year.We explored the core of what FinOps truly is and what it takes to drive action:The FinOps Mandate: I explained why the official...
2025-10-07
19 min
FinOps in Action
Managing Commitments, Anomalies & Regulations in FinOps ft. Gordon Douglass, SAP NS2 | Ep 37
What does FinOps look like in highly regulated industries — and why is speed so critical when managing commitments and anomalies?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Gordon Douglass, VP of Cloud Assets & Risk Management at SAP NS2, to talk about the real-world challenges of running FinOps in government and enterprise-scale environments.Gordon shares why commitments are one of the scariest parts of FinOps, how to balance anomaly detection with meaningful action, and what it means to wear “many hats” as a FinOps leader. He also explains how regulations, procurement, and engine...
2025-10-02
27 min
FinOps in Action
FinOps Negotiation, Procurement & Tagging Compliance ft. Tim Nolan, DataRobot | Ep 36
Is FinOps only about cloud usage optimization or does it go deeper?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I was joined by Tim Nolan, Senior FinOps Engineer at DataRobot, who saved over $1M in AWS costs in just four months and achieved 99% tagging compliance.Tim shares his journey from engineering to IT finance to FinOps, and why negotiation skills, procurement partnerships, and tagging discipline are just as critical to FinOps success as cloud cost visibility. He explains how to approach AWS renewals, build efficiency projects that scale, and why engineers and FinOps must work...
2025-09-25
33 min
FinOps in Action
FinOps vs TBM: Governance, Shadow IT & Enterprise Cloud Costs ft. Peter Brauer, T-Mobile | Ep 35
Is cloud always the right move? And what happens when governance is missing?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Peter Brauer, Senior Enterprise Architect at T-Mobile, who has led FinOps governance frameworks responsible for over $150M in savings.Peter shares lessons from his transition from TBM (Technology Business Management) to FinOps, and why shadow IT has become one of the most overlooked yet critical costs in the cloud era. He explains why governance isn’t just rules but remediation and flexibility, and why not everything belongs in the cloud despite th...
2025-09-18
31 min
FinOps in Action
Measuring Business Value in FinOps & Getting Engineers Onboard ft. Swapna Samuel, BMO | Ep 34
How do you build a FinOps practice that actually engages engineers, delivers business value, and grows with the help of the community?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Swapna Samuel, Head of FinOps and Clarity Business Management at BMO and FinOps Foundation Ambassador, to explore how culture, collaboration, and community have been key drivers in her FinOps journey.Swapna shares how joining the FinOps Foundation helped her avoid common pitfalls, why engaging engineers with transparency and the “why” is crucial, and how BMO uses office hours to create a safe spac...
2025-09-11
34 min
FinOps in Action
Why FinOps Fails Without Governance & Culture ft. Ben de Mora, Former GitLab | Ep 33
Is FinOps really just about dashboards and tools, or is it more about people, culture, and governance?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Ben de Mora, former FinOps Lead at GitLab, to explore how FinOps needs to evolve beyond tooling into governance, collaboration, and product management thinking.Ben shares his unique journey from security and engineering into FinOps, and explains why champions programs, federated FinOps models, and executive sponsorship are essential for success at scale. He also dives into how sustainability metrics can engage engineers, and why policies and governance...
2025-09-04
39 min
FinOps in Action
There Are More FinOps Career Paths Than You Think ft. Taylor Houck, PointFive | Ep 32
Where can a FinOps career take you? And how do the roles differ between small companies, global enterprises, and vendors?In this special episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Taylor Houck, FinOps Specialist and co-creator of the Cloud Efficiency Hub at PointFive, to trace his career journey across the FinOps landscape: starting as a practitioner at a mid-sized company, scaling cost optimization at NBCUniversal, and now working on the vendor side.Taylor shares the pros and cons of each career path, what he learned along the way, and how the FinOps role...
2025-08-28
33 min
FinOps in Action
How Global Companies Engage Engineers & Build FinOps Culture | Compilation | Ep 31
How do leading global companies engage engineers in FinOps and build a sustainable culture of cloud efficiency?In this special compilation episode of FinOps in Action, we bring together insights from FinOps leaders at Choice Hotels International, Sysco, Under Armour, and Carlsberg Group.Featuring:Mike Routier - Choice Hotels InternationalSonal Gupta - Carlsberg GroupAmy Ashby - Under ArmourPrasshant Sharma & Polly Fabry - SyscoThese experts share how they’ve built trust with engineering teams, reduced cloud waste, and created a culture where FinOps thrives. From communication strategies and gamification to ac...
2025-08-21
27 min
FinOps in Action
FinOps Isn’t a Solo Job & Why Partnerships Matter ft. TJ Johnson, MGM Resorts International | Ep 30
How do you build a FinOps practice that balances cloud cost optimization, sustainability, and deep cross-functional engagement?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I am joined by TJ Johnson, Lead Architect for Platform Economics at MGM Resorts International. With over 25 years in IT and 15 years focused on public cloud and optimization, TJ shares a refreshing look at what really drives impact in FinOps—from relationship-building and soft skills to sustainability reporting and unit economics.TJ breaks down how to move from KPI-driven thinking to momentum-based KMI frameworks, why partnership language changes FinOps co...
2025-08-14
37 min
FinOps in Action
From Cloud Waste to Engineering Empowerment ft. Sridhar Ayala, Adobe | Ep 29
How do you scale FinOps in a way that actually engages engineers, reduces waste, and drives cloud efficiency without sacrificing velocity?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Sridhar Ayala, Director of FinOps at Adobe, to explore how Adobe approaches FinOps at scale—shifting the focus from just cost savings to enabling engineering efficiency, reducing waste, and expanding margin.Sridhar shares Adobe’s unique FinOps strategy, including how they define waste as "unintentional spend," how they use gamification and marketing to drive adoption, and why understanding engineering context is crit...
2025-08-07
41 min
FinOps in Action
Building a Cost-Aware Engineering Culture ft. Matan Ben-Ishay, Credit Karma | Ep 28
FinOps isn’t just about tools—it’s about culture, structure, and long-term trust.In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Matan Ben-Ishay, FP&A, Engineering at Credit Karma, to explore what it really takes to build a cost-aware engineering culture and scale FinOps sustainably across an organization.Matan shares his approach to balancing developer velocity with cloud governance, managing GCP commitments strategically, and why FinOps can’t live only in finance or engineering—it needs both.We discuss:Why trust and education are more effective...
2025-07-31
38 min
FinOps in Action
Why FinOps Needs to Think Like Security ft. Victoria Levy, Alteryx | Ep 27
FinOps isn’t just about saving money — it’s about managing financial risk.In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Victoria Levy, FinOps Engineering Lead at Alteryx, to explore how FinOps teams can learn from security, prioritize cost optimization alongside engineering, and get serious about forecasting cloud and SaaS spend.Victoria shares her journey from physics to FinOps, lessons learned working with engineering and product teams, and why organizations should stop calling it "cost optimization" and start treating it like a "risk to the budget."You’ll hear:...
2025-07-24
28 min
FinOps in Action
The Cost of Bad Tagging in Cloud FinOps ft. Sherri Wooldridge, Carnival | FinOps in Action | Ep 26
How can strong tagging practices make or break your FinOps strategy?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Sherri Wooldridge, Manager of Cloud FinOps at Carnival Cruise Lines and former FinOps lead at 3M, to explore the foundational role of data classification and tagging in cloud cost management. Sherri shares early lessons from her FinOps career, explains why weak tagging can derail M&A activity, and stresses the importance of aligning with finance teams on how costs are tracked and reported.Together, we dive into key topics, including:Why scalable...
2025-07-17
31 min
FinOps in Action
Launching Enterprise FinOps at Scale ft. Scott Linn, Chevron | FinOps in Action | Ep 25
How can enterprise FinOps drive change across cloud, culture, and leadership?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Scott Linn, Cloud and Services Optimization Manager at Chevron, who shares how he helped launch the company’s first FinOps function after decades in cloud operations. Scott reflects on the mindset shifts, executive support, and automation strategies that helped Chevron turn FinOps into a company-wide responsibility.Together, we dive into key topics, including:Why executive buy-in is critical for starting and scaling FinOpsHow Chevron automated VM shutdowns and leveraged Po...
2025-07-10
37 min
FinOps in Action
Why FinOps Isn’t Just for Cloud Anymore ft. Alex Landis & Simar Arora, Snowflake | Ep 24
How is FinOps evolving to meet the rising challenge of data spend management?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Alex Landis, Senior Finance Manager, and Simar Aurora, Value Engineer at Snowflake, to explore how FinOps is being applied to the fast-growing world of data usage and cost optimization. Together, they share how Snowflake’s internal FinOps practices—like “Snowflake on Snowflake”—help improve visibility, efficiency, and scalability for both their teams and customers.Together, we dive into key topics, including:How FinOps at Snowflake is structured across distinct verticalsWhy...
2025-07-03
34 min
FinOps in Action
Why FinOps Is More Than Just Data ft. Amy Ashby, Under Armour | FinOps in Action | Ep 23
How can FinOps culture shift cost from a finance problem to an engineering mindset?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Amy Ashby, FinOps and Software Asset Management Lead at Under Armour, who shares her journey from IT data centers to cloud infrastructure and FinOps leadership. Amy unpacks the realities of building a FinOps practice from scratch—and why presenting data alone isn’t enough to inspire change.Together, we dive into key topics, including:Why building a FinOps culture is essential for long-term cloud cost accountabilityThe deba...
2025-06-26
37 min
FinOps in Action
Automating FinOps & Earning Engineers Trust ft. Diana Lezcano, Digital.ai | FinOps in Action | Ep 22
How can automation and engineering trust transform FinOps success?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Diana Lezcano, Former Head of FinOps Engineering at Digital.ai and a professional dog trainer, who shares her unique journey into cloud cost management and what it takes to scale FinOps in a dynamic, engineering-led environment.Together, we dive into key topics, including:Why eliminating spreadsheets is the first step toward true FinOps automationReal-world examples of cloud cleanup efforts, from Elastic IPs to EBS volumes
2025-06-19
30 min
FinOps in Action
Optimizing Costs with Tagging & Metrics ft. Preston Tauscher, AvidXchange | FinOps in Action | Ep 21
How can FinOps leaders drive both cost efficiency and innovation?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Preston Tauscher, Senior Product Owner of FinOps at AvidXchange, who brings over three decades of experience in digital transformation. Preston shares how his leadership journey has shaped his approach to cloud financial operations, offering practical insights for FinOps practitioners navigating complex enterprise environments.Together, we dive into key topics, including:How AvidXchange uses unit costs and Tag-a-thons to optimize cloud spend and drive operational excellenceThe importance of metrics-based management and...
2025-06-12
37 min
FinOps in Action
Shifting FinOps Left for Smarter Cloud Spend ft. Sonal Gupta, Carlsberg | FinOps in Action | Ep 20
How can shifting FinOps left improve cost outcomes and cross-team collaboration?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Sonal Gupta, Senior Manager of FinOps and Cloud Hosting Services at Carlsberg, and a seasoned expert who’s spoken at events hosted by Sams Nordic, Gartner, and Microsoft. Sonal brings a global perspective to FinOps leadership and shares her approach to embedding cost awareness earlier in the development lifecycle.Together, we dive into key topics, including:What it means to "shift left” in FinOps and why it’s critical for modern organizations...
2025-06-05
39 min
FinOps in Action
Scaling FinOps at the Global Enterprise Level ft. Andrée Lundberg, H&M | FinOps in Action | Ep 19
What does it take to lead and scale FinOps in one of the world’s largest global enterprises?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Andrée Lundberg, FinOps Lead at H&M and FinOps Foundation Ambassador, who shares his experience managing cloud spend for a company with over 140,000 employees. Andrée discusses what it means to lead with vision, transition from running FinOps to driving it, and build effective relationships across engineering and leadership teams.During our conversation, we explore key topics including:Why having a clear vision is critic...
2025-05-29
33 min
FinOps in Action
Building the FinOps Community ft. J.R. Storment, FinOps Foundation | FinOps in Action | Ep 18
How is the FinOps Foundation evolving cloud financial management?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by J.R. Storment, Executive Director of the FinOps Foundation, who shares his journey from IT intern to startup founder to one of the most influential leaders in the FinOps community. J.R. discusses the origins and mission of the foundation, and how it continues to serve as a hub for practitioners, not vendors, in the ever-changing cloud landscape.During our conversation, we dive into several key topics, including:The founding story of the FinOps Fo...
2025-05-21
39 min
FinOps in Action
Why Engineers Should Be Leading FinOps ft. Caleb Hurd, CostOps.Cloud | FinOps in Action | Ep 17
How can engineering-led FinOps drive smarter cloud cost strategies?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Caleb Hurd, Principal Consultant at CostOps.Cloud, who shares his unique journey from carpentry to cloud architecture and FinOps consulting. Caleb offers a fresh perspective on the evolving FinOps landscape, advocating for a more engineering-led approach to cloud financial operations.Together, we dive into key topics, including:Why FinOps should be driven by engineers, not finance teams, for more effective outcomesThe importance of balancing technical innovation with financial accountability
2025-05-14
32 min
FinOps in Action
How Curiosity & Automation Power Success ft. Ron Stein, ZS | FinOps in Action | Ep 16
How can dashboards, automation & collaboration advance FinOps maturity in the enterprise?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Ron Stein, IT Manager of Cloud FinOps at ZS, to explore how data empowerment, automation, and strategic tooling can elevate FinOps practices across an organization.Ron shares his unconventional path from radio DJ and commercial photographer to FinOps leader, and breaks down the priorities that matter most to FinOps teams today—including transparency, stakeholder enablement, and cloud cost accountability.We cover key topics including:Why Power BI was chosen to bu...
2025-05-07
24 min
FinOps in Action
Chargeback & FinOps Culture ft. Polly Fabry & Prasshant Sharrma, Sysco | FinOps in Action | Ep 15
How can cultural shifts, executive alignment, and chargeback models elevate FinOps success?In this episode of FinOps in Action, we welcome two industry leaders—Polly Fabry, Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture & Strategy, and Prasshant Sharrma, Global FinOps Lead at Sysco—as they share powerful strategies for transforming cloud financial operations at scale.Together, Polly and Prasshant dive deep into the practical tactics they use to optimize cloud costs, foster financial accountability, and promote cross-functional transparency within their organizations.In this insightful conversation, we explore key topics including:How to drive cultural shif...
2025-04-30
37 min
FinOps in Action
Aligning Product & FinOps for Success ft. Ashley Hromatko, Corteva | FinOps in Action | Ep 14
How can strategic FinOps leadership drive product-centric optimization in enterprise organizations?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Ashley Hromatko—one of the original trailblazers in the FinOps space. From building one of the first and largest FinOps teams at Pearson to her influential work at the FinOps Foundation, Ashley has been at the forefront of redefining cloud financial operations. Now serving as the FinOps product lead at Corteva, she brings a wealth of experience in aligning FinOps with product strategy.Ashley shares deep insights into what today’s FinOps leader...
2025-04-23
33 min
FinOps in Action
How Curiosity & Automation Power Success ft. Mike Routier, Choice Hotels | FinOps in Action | Ep 13
How Can Curiosity, Automation, and Team Culture Shape the Future of FinOps?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Mike Routier, Cloud FinOps Manager at Choice Hotels International, who brings over 20 years of experience and deep insights into building a sustainable and strategic FinOps practice within a large enterprise.Mike shares the key priorities for modern FinOps leaders—from staying curious in a fast-evolving cloud environment to building strong relationships with engineering teams and leveraging automation for greater strategic impact. He also highlights how fostering a supportive work culture and using KPIs...
2025-04-16
36 min
FinOps in Action
Leveraging FinOps for Massive Cloud Savings ft. Larry Advey, Twilio | FinOps in Action | Ep 12
How Can FinOps Leadership Drive Multi-Million Dollar Savings and Optimize Cloud Costs?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Larry Advey, Senior Manager of FinOps at Twilio, who shares his expertise on managing complex cloud financial operations and saving over $70 million in just three years. Larry discusses the critical role of communication and collaboration in FinOps, emphasizing the need for alignment between leadership and engineering teams to drive both short-term and long-term cost savings.During our conversation, we cover key topics such as:How proactive communication between stakeholders can op...
2025-04-09
41 min
FinOps in Action
Scaling Cloud with Proactive FinOps Strategies ft. Adnan Gul, S&P Global | FinOps in Action | Ep 11
How Can Proactive FinOps and Cloud Strategy Drive Success in Large-Scale Organizations?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Adnan Gal, Director of Cloud and Platform Reliability Engineering at S&P Global, who shares his expert insights on the evolving role of FinOps in cloud engineering. Adnan highlights the importance of shifting from reactive to proactive FinOps, incorporating it from the design phase to achieve sustainable scaling. He dives into the key priorities for FinOps leaders, particularly in large organizations, and discusses the challenges of balancing cost management with security, governance, an...
2025-04-02
37 min
FinOps in Action
Waste Management & Business Value ft. Anderson Oliveira, Zephyr Globe | FinOps in Action | Ep 10
How can cloud cost optimization, business value-driven FinOps strategies, and cultural transformation enhance financial operations in the cloud?In this episode, I’m joined by Anderson Oliveira, a seasoned FinOps consultant and the founder of Zephyr Globe, who shares his expertise on maximizing business value through cloud investments and optimizing FinOps. Anderson discusses the shift from a cost-saving mindset to a value-driven approach in cloud financial management and the strategies organizations can implement to drive efficiency.During our conversation, we dive into several key topics, including:The importance of focusing on business va...
2025-03-26
39 min
FinOps in Action
Optimize for Max Cloud Efficiency & Savings ft. Jason DiDomenico, Discover | FinOps in Action | Ep 9
How can waste management, automation, and business value optimization drive success in FinOps?In this episode, I’m joined by Jason DiDomenico, Director of FinOps at Discover Financial Services, who shares his decade of experience in cloud financial management, IT leadership, solution architecture, and FinOps best practices. Jason emphasizes the importance of frugality and balancing cost savings with delivering maximum business value for end customers.During our conversation, we cover several key topics, including:Categorizing and automating waste cleanup to boost cloud efficiency and reduce unnecessary spending.Why FinOps optimization isn’t just about slas...
2025-03-19
34 min
FinOps in Action
How Trust & Collaboration Can Optimize Cost ft. Angel Alves, Saint-Gobain | FinOps in Action | Ep 8
How can human relationships, cloud cost optimization, and soft skills shape the future of FinOps practices?In this episode, I’m joined by Angel Alves, Senior Manager of Cloud FinOps at Saint-Gobain and FinOps Foundation Ambassador. Angel shares valuable insights into the importance of prioritizing human relationships in FinOps and how soft skills like communication and empathy can significantly enhance collaboration within teams and with cloud providers.We dive into several key topics, including:The role of soft skills in building trust and fostering effective relationships within FinOps teams.Practical strategies for engaging engineers an...
2025-03-12
38 min
FinOps in Action
How to Drive Success Through Trust & Strategy ft. Chase Bennett, Comcast | FinOps in Action | Ep 7
How Can Building Trust and Effective Cloud Strategy Shape FinOps Success?In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Chase Bennett, the Director of Cloud FinOps and Capacity Management at Comcast, who shares his invaluable insights on the key priorities for FinOps practitioners in large organizations. Chase talks about his journey from consulting to FinOps, the challenges of working with multi-disciplinary teams, and how building trust and a strategic cloud cost management approach can truly shape an organization’s cloud strategy.During our conversation, we dive into several essential topics, incl...
2025-03-05
31 min
FinOps in Action
How to Align Engineering with Business Value ft. Mike Rosenberg, Nubank | FinOps in Action | Ep 6
How can cloud cost management, engineering culture, and business value alignment drive efficiency in organizations?In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Rosenberg, Senior Director of Engineering at Nubank, who shares his journey from software engineering to accounting and his approach to fostering efficiency in cloud cost management. Mike dives into the importance of educating engineers on business value and the strategies he uses to balance cost, business priorities, and cloud resources.During our conversation, we explore several key topics, including:The role of engineers in understanding business value and how it...
2025-02-26
29 min
Chalk and Gavel: An Education Law Podcast
38 | North Carolina and Funding the Right to a Sound Basic Education
What happens when a state fails to meet its constitutional obligation to provide all students with a sound basic education? If a court tells the state that it’s failing to appropriately fund public schools, how do we fix it within our system of checks and balances? In this episode, we’re joined by school finance expert and all-around super dude Eric Houck to help us make sense of the Leandro case, North Carolina’s decades-long school finance case. Eric is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He's also a past...
2025-02-25
1h 15
FinOps in Action
How to Optimize FinOps & Cut Costs Effectively! ft. Puja Kosarkar, Epsilon | FinOps in Action | Ep 5
How can Six Sigma methodologies, cloud cost optimization, and continuous learning drive efficiency in FinOps practices across multi-cloud environments?In this episode, I’m joined by Puja Kosarkar, Director of Cloud FinOps at Epsilon, who shares her expertise on leveraging Six Sigma principles to streamline cloud financial operations (FinOps). Puja discusses how applying these methodologies can lead to significant cost savings, improved invoice validation, and enhanced efficiency within cloud environments.During our conversation, we dive into several key topics, including:How to optimize cloud costs through the elimination of wastage rather than focusing solely on...
2025-02-19
32 min
FinOps in Action
Cloud Cost Optimization & Empathy ft. Hunter Harris, Pegasystems | FinOps in Action | Ep 4
What does it take to optimize cloud costs while balancing the technical, financial, and human elements of FinOps?In this episode, I’m joined by Hunter Harris, Senior Manager of Cloud FinOps at Pegasystems. With a proven track record at companies like Pegasystems, Black Mountain Systems, and Outview Systems, Hunter shares his expertise on navigating the complex world of cloud cost optimization and FinOps.We dive into key topics, including:The importance of understanding cloud usage and optimizing costs with empathy.Strategic priorities for FinOps practitioners and balancing attention to detail with driving im...
2025-02-12
40 min
FinOps in Action
Driving Cost-Conscious Cloud Operations ft. Bindu Sharma, Teradata | FinOps in Action | Ep 3
What does it take to drive a cost-conscious culture in cloud operations while aligning financial, technical, and business goals?In this episode, I’m joined by Bindu Sharma, Senior Director of Cloud Financial Operations at Teradata and a prominent advocate of FinOps. Bindu shares her expertise on navigating the challenges of cloud cost management and the critical role FinOps plays in aligning organizational goals with financial efficiency.We dive into key topics, including:The importance of aligning FinOps practices with business goals to drive organizational success.How to foster collaboration between engineers, stakeholders, and fi...
2025-02-05
36 min
FinOps in Action
Communication and Cost Optimization in FinOps ft. Mike Graff, Dolby Labs | FinOps in Action | Ep 2
What does it take to successfully manage cloud costs while aligning technical, financial, and business goals?In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Graff, an IT veteran with over 30 years of experience and the Infrastructure Architecture Director at Dolby Laboratories. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge on navigating the intersection of FinOps and engineering, offering unique insights into how to tackle the toughest challenges in cloud cost management.We dive into key topics, including:Why technical skills, business acumen, and communication are critical for FinOps success.The journey from tech to finance—how...
2025-01-29
40 min
FinOps in Action
Mastering Data Visibility & Optimizing Spend ft. Dann Berg, Squarespace | FinOps in Action | Ep 1
How can cloud cost management, data visibility, and collaboration drive success in FinOps across engineering, finance, and leadership teams?I’m joined by Dann Berg, a leading FinOps expert and Cloud FinOps Lead at Squarespace. With his diverse background in tech journalism and even co-authoring plays, Dann offers a fresh perspective on the rapidly evolving field of Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps).During our conversation, we dive into several key topics, including:The importance of data visibility for effective cost management across different teams—engineers, finance, and senior leadership.How to shorten feedback loops and make...
2025-01-22
38 min
FinOps in Action
FinOps in Action Trailer!
Welcome to FinOps in Action! Join host, Alon Arvatz, Each week, as he sits down with FinOps experts to explore the toughest challenges between FinOps and Engineering. This show is brought to you by PointFive - empowering teams to optimize cloud costs with deep detection and remediation tools that drive action.
2025-01-14
00 min
RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
Valuing Breakouts Using In-Season Drafts With Brendan Tuma
Erik Halterman (@erik_halterman) and guest Brendan Tuma (@toomuchtuma) of Underdog Fantasy use Underdog's in-season drafts to determine the potential trade market for this season's biggest breakouts.---00:00 Intro02:45 Call-ups: Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador, Drew Thorpe10:40 Other Headlines16:30 Paul Skenes21:15 Shota Imanaga24:40 Ranger Suarez27:10 Luis Gil30:20 Jared Jones/Seth Lugo34:00 Joe Ryan/Jack Flaherty36:15 Tanner Houck/Garrett Crochet38:30 Cristopher Sanchez/Reese Olson42:30 Gunnar Henderson44:45 Shohei Ohtani46:25 Elly De La...
2024-06-09
1h 09
BaseballBiz On Deck
RaysUp - Rays minors are rolling with talent, Caminero, Simpson, Williams & Wild
Looking for light during a tough train ride at the Trop. Mat covers what's cooking in the minors across Durham, Montgomery, Bowling Green & Charleston. Plus a good look at the pitching of Taj Bradley & Taylor HouckMat’s Rays minor League report – Durham Bulls, Montgomery Biscuits, Bowling Green & Charleston River DogsAA – Chandler Simpson – Stealing Bases – on pace to steal 135 bases for the seasonIs Simpson hotter than Carson Williams or Junior CamineroCarson Williams, Minor League Player of the Week, is hitting at MLB levelOwen Wild promoted from Charleston to Bowling Green moving forward with pitchingMo...
2024-05-24
25 min
Power Producers Podcast
Stirring the Pot - What to Expect from Soup Live 2024
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Michael McCormick, Owner of Insurance Soup, and Taylor Dobbie, CEO of Career Insurance Agents to discuss the upcoming Soup LIVE! 2024 event, May 7th-8th in Arlington, Texas. They explore the event's unique impact on the insurance industry and share insider perspectives on what attendees can look forward to at this year's event. Key Topics: The significance and impact of attending Soup LIVE! events Setting expectations for Soup LIVE! 2024 about what attendees will gain from the event The unique approach and...
2024-03-20
1h 01
Fantasy Baseball from Prospect361.com | MLB Fantasy & Prospect Advice
2188 - First Year Player Draft (First Round)
The following players are discussed:1. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) - He has 20-30 upside with high OBP skills, and it won’t take him long to make his Major League debut.2. Dylan Crews (OF, Was) - He has an advanced approach at the plate with high-end exit velocities.3. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit) - He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD) - The stat line says he's a CY Young pi...
2024-01-26
37 min
Dynasty Baseball Pickups
Episode 26: FYPD Mock Draft
On this episode, Taylor tries to justify the Jordan Hicks signing and joins Enrico and host Kyle in a 24 pick FYPD mock draft. We cover some underrated sleepers, our FYPD strategies, and why we are avoiding a lot of big names. Draft Recap: Wyatt Langford Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dylan Crews Walker Jenkins Paul Skenes Matt Shaw Colt Emerson Max Clark Tommy Troy Brock Wilken Leo De Vries Hurston Waldrep Bryce Eldridge Cooper Pratt Noble Meyer Rhett Lowder Tai Peete George Lombard Jr. Dillon Head Jonny Farmelo Paulino Santana Brayden Taylor Arjun Nimmala Colin Houck
2024-01-13
1h 47
RFD Illinois
RFD Illinois October 3, 2023
Defeat of the House USDA spending bill last week over farm and abortion issues leaves the bill’s future uncertain, amid continued political chaos in the chamber. RFD Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports. Montgomery County farmer, Heath Houck, from the combine with yields results from his family farm. Coverage of the weekly crop progress and conditions report. Nick Hausen on cooling temperatures later this week. Jim Taylor with FWCropWatcher Mark Kerber in Livingston County. Joe Camp on market rebound.
2023-10-03
23 min
LOVE MURDER
Women Arrested After Decapitated Boyfriend Found By His Mother
This week on Current Affairs, Andie and Jessie bring you updates in the stories of Crystal Rogers (Brooks Houck has been arrested) and Taylor Schabusiness. New stories include the decapitation of Johnathan Willette for which Devyn Michaels has been arrested, and the horrifying story of John Wonder and Ashli Ehrhardt.Sources:https://people.com/crystal-rogers-missing-8-years-ago-boyfriend-charged-murder-7975437https://people.com/wisconsin-woman-sentenced-life-without-parole-killing-dismembering-lover-bdsm-sex-7975153https://people.com/man-allegedly-killed-wife-sent-chilling-texts-afterward-7975438https://people.com/woman-accused-decapitating-father-of-children-putting-head-trash-7974321https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/henderson-mans-headless-body-was-found-by-his-mother-police-say-2889396/https://www.cityofhenderson.com/Home/Components/News/News/745/567...
2023-09-29
08 min
In The Know
InTheKnow - 092823 - Show2828
Guest Co-Host Dennis Cook.... GOP Debate Review... Brooks Houck Indictment Details.... Brent Spence Bridge Funding.... Reds Fall.... FBC Or K105.... Strawberry Queen Negotiating Tactics.... Taylor Swift To Met-Life Stadium... Mick Jagger Says RS Catalog May Be Donated To Charity
2023-09-28
47 min
Bleacher Brawls
Sox: Story strikes out, Whitlock to the pen, Joey moves to Kansas City
Pat, Luke, Joey, and Derrik discuss the Red Sox seeing the return of Story, Sale, Whitlock, and Houck, while hunting for a playoff spot. www.bleacherbrawls.com twitter.com/BleacherBrawl https://youtube.com/channel/UCELM_rtW7br1-a3Kp6kA9Iw Derrik: https://twitter.com/derrik_maguire Patrick: https://twitter.com/boywholovedmlb Luke: https://twitter.com/LukeT39 John: https://twitter.com/bleachrbrawlsNY Joey: https://twitter.com/jdsbostonian Kassem: https://twitter.com/KCamine33 Taylor: https://twitter.com/maylortalone ...
2023-08-10
1h 02
RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
FYPD Mock w/ Chris Clegg, Eric Cross & Jesse Roche
Dylan Crews Wyatt Langford Paul Skenes Walker Jenkins Chase Davis Max Clark Matt Shaw Arjun Nimmala Brock Wilken Brayden Taylor Tommy Troy Noble Meyer Aidan Miller Hurston Waldrep Nolan Schanuel Enrique Bradfield Rhett Lowder Brice Matthews Sammy Stafura Colin Houck Nazzan Zanetello Kemp Alderman Walker Martin Jack Hurley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product.
2023-07-13
1h 10
RotoWire Prospect Podcast
FYPD Mock w/ Chris Clegg, Eric Cross & Jesse Roche
Dylan Crews Wyatt Langford Paul Skenes Walker Jenkins Chase Davis Max Clark Matt Shaw Arjun Nimmala Brock Wilken Brayden Taylor Tommy Troy Noble Meyer Aidan Miller Hurston Waldrep Nolan Schanuel Enrique Bradfield Rhett Lowder Brice Matthews Sammy Stafura Colin Houck Nazzan Zanetello Kemp Alderman Walker Martin Jack Hurley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code ROTO15 at checkout to receive 15% off any product. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
2023-07-13
1h 10
There Is No Offseason
Ep. 3.18: MLB Draft Preview with Geoff Pontes
Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins Jesse to talk the top MLB draft prospects for fantasy, including in-depth discussions on college arms (Chase Dollander, Rhett Lowder, Hursten Waldrep, etc.), college bats (Matt Shaw, Tommy Troy, Chase Davis, Brayden Taylor, Nolan Schanuel, Brock Wilken, Enrique Bradfield, Yohandy Morales, etc.), prep bats (Walker Jenkins, Max Clark, Arjun Nimmala, Colin Houck, Aidan Miller, Walker Martin, etc.), and more!
2023-07-07
1h 42
RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
Two-Start Pitchers (Week of June 19, 2023)
Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) talk pickups and Rival Fantasy before grading all of next week's projected two-start pitchers on a 0-5 scale!Opening/Emmet Sheehan called upPickups Michael A. Taylor Edouard Julien (11:00) Oswaldo Cabrera Aaron Hicks A.J. Minter (15:00) Ryan O’Hearn Dairon Blanco (19:00) Rival Fantasy 23:30Emmet Sheehan OVER, Tanner Houck UNDER, Joe Ryan OVERTwo-Start Pitchers 35:00 Merrill Kelly 4 Ryne Nelson 0 Spencer Strider 5 (37:00) Kutter Crawford 1 Garrett Whitlock 3 Brandon Williamson 1 (Todd 0) Aaron Civale 3 Austin Gomber 0 Jes...
2023-06-16
1h 09
Bleacher Brawls
Sox: Kluber/Pivetta/Houck over Rodriguez/Eovaldi/Wacha?
Pat, Luke, Derrik, and Joey talk about the gaggle of starting pitchers on the Red Sox, who they give a buck about leaving the team, celebrate one year of Bleacher Brawls and more! www.bleacherbrawls.com twitter.com/BleacherBrawl https://youtube.com/channel/UCELM_rtW7br1-a3Kp6kA9Iw Derrik: https://twitter.com/derrik_maguire Patrick: https://twitter.com/boywholovedmlb Luke: https://twitter.com/LukeT39 John: https://twitter.com/bleachrbrawlsNY Joey: https://twitter.com/jboston1996 Barnes: https://twitter.com/BrawlWithBarnes
2023-05-19
1h 05
Pod On Lansdowne & The Monsters Of Sox
Pod On Lansdowne: Tanner Houck's ERAs Tour
The Red Sox show from out of left field, despite all of the complaints that keep on comin' on in, are back for another week of hoots in addition to hollers!After a great stretch in Boston baseball, this past week was, uh, not as great. Let's talk about it--what do we do with Tanner Houck, what is the future of Kiké Hernández on the roster, and more about the state of our beloved ball club. (10:15)ALSO:-Jake's allergies have him in Hell (0:00)-Ryan Brasier, we hardly knew ye (35:55)...
2023-05-17
1h 28
Ellissinema Podcast
Episode 239: Creature from Black Lake
There's a hairy humanoid beat lurking in the Louisiana swamps, but only trapper Joe Canton (Jack Elam) has seen it and lived to tell the tale, and the other residents of Oil City, Louisiana don't talk about it. But that's not about to stop intrepifd grad students Pahoo (Dennis Fimple) and Rives (John David Carson), who are determined to track down the Bigfoot-like creature. Defying local sheriff Billy Carter (Bill Thurman), the duo trek deep into the wilds of Black Lake, and a series of frightening encounters make it clear the monster is no legend.Starring Jack Elam, Dennis...
2022-12-15
33 min
Decades of Horror | Horror News Radio
CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE (1976) – Episode 178 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
“Dang creature . . . I’m gonna get my shotgun and make a rug outta that damn thing!” And Jack Elam is just the one who can do it! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they make a trip to the bayou to check out Creature from Black Lake (1976) and its new Synapse Films Blu-ray, released December 13, 2022. It’s a beauty! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 178 – Creature from Black Lake (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! http...
2022-12-12
1h 20
RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast
60 Relievers in 60 Minutes w/ Ryan Rufe
Ryan Helsley the riskiest of the top 10 Daniel Bard Scott Barlow Could Raisel Iglesias or Camilo Doval be usurped by Kenley Jansen? Clay Holmes David Bednar Andres Munoz/Paul Sewald Jhoan Duran/Jorge Lopez Kyle Finnegan/Hunter Harvey Evan Phillips/Daniel Hudson Tanner Houck/John Schreiber Pete Fairbanks/Jason Adam Fading Gregory Soto Jose Leclerc Seranthony Dominguez/Jose Alvarado Dylan Floro Uninterested in Angels, A's, Cubs, Diamondbacks Taylor Rogers the top FA (non Kenley Jansen division) 14th Round ADP targets/fades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest...
2022-12-01
1h 12
RotoWire Prospect Podcast
60 Relievers in 60 Minutes w/ Ryan Rufe
Ryan Helsley the riskiest of the top 10 Daniel Bard Scott Barlow Could Raisel Iglesias or Camilo Doval be usurped by Kenley Jansen? Clay Holmes David Bednar Andres Munoz/Paul Sewald Jhoan Duran/Jorge Lopez Kyle Finnegan/Hunter Harvey Evan Phillips/Daniel Hudson Tanner Houck/John Schreiber Pete Fairbanks/Jason Adam Fading Gregory Soto Jose Leclerc Seranthony Dominguez/Jose Alvarado Dylan Floro Uninterested in Angels, A's, Cubs, Diamondbacks Taylor Rogers the top FA (non Kenley Jansen division) 14th Round ADP targets/fades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest...
2022-12-01
1h 12
Power Producers Podcast
Running Point with Taylor Young
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Taylor Young, Vice President of Personal Lines at Erb and Young Insurance. Taylor talks about the mindset people need to have to succeed and shares what it was like starting his own business at a young age. Episode Highlights: Taylor shares his background and what led him to the insurance industry. (2:06) Taylor shares that he had some insecurities about starting his own business when he was only 23 years old. (4:22) Taylor explains that one thing that he was able to...
2022-10-26
49 min
In The 'Pen
ITP 15- Pre-Deadline Musings
Jake and Rick break down the latest reliever news and speculate on who could be the next "Clay Holmes" type impact arm moved at the deadline. Timestamps: (1:30): 3 Up- Garrett Whitlock, Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel (8:30): 3 Down- Raisel Iglesias, Taylor Rogers, Tanner Houck (18:00): News- Michael King injury and fallout (21:00): The Next Clay Holmes? (Joe Jiménez, José Leclerc, Robert Stephenson, Andrés Machado) (38:00): What to Watch For (Trades!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...
2022-07-27
44 min
VSGA‘s Golf in the Commonwealth Podcast
Golf in the Commonwealth -- 109th VSGA Amateur Championship preview
The 109th VSGA Amateur Championship begins Monday, June 27 at Cedar Point Club in Suffolk. Before Sunday's practice round, we caught up with four of the competitors in the field to preview the event -- defending champion Jimmy Taylor, three-time finalist Jordan Utley, 2022 VSGA Four-Ball champ Adam Houck and two-time Senior Open of Virginia champion Dave Pulk.
2022-06-26
26 min
Power Producers Podcast
Insurance Soup Live with Michael McCormick and Taylor Dobbie
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Michael McCormick and Taylor Dobbie, of Insurance Soup to discuss their Career Insurance Agent program which helps agents build their own independent agencies. Episode Highlights: Taylor and Michael share the background story of Insurance Soup and how it all started with the idea of an agent community. (2:57) Taylor explains that Career Insurance Agents help agents open independent insurance agencies. (12:54) Michael talks about how great Taylor is at being able to help agents understand and identify challenges and situations w...
2022-04-20
1h 02
On The Corner Podcast
OTC 284 - Alexander Chase's 2022 Mock Draft
On The Corner - Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) sat down with Alexander Chase (@chase_rate) to discuss his 2022 Pitcher List Staff Mock Draft. Scoring Settings: 12-teamer, 23 rounds, 5x5 H2H, Daily, 3 OF, 2 UTIL. 2x Ohtani, Yahoo! View the full draft board here. Listen to Alex's Dugout Study Hall podcast here Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play | RSS | Join Pitcher List Plus to support the podcast and get an Ad-Free Website + access to our Discord community! Players Mentioned: Mike Trout Gerrit Cole Manny Machado Teoscar...
2021-10-26
1h 46
In The Deep: Fantasy Baseball
ITD 23 - Splashes and Ripples
With about 2 months remaining in the regular season, Shwebsi and Jordan reconvene to discuss the big splashes that teams made at the trade deadline, and the subsequent ripple effects that will be felt in your deep leagues during the home stretch. Timestamps: Quick hits: Bradley Zimmer (3:53), Rodolfo Castro (4:20), Giants love (5:30), Tyrone Taylor (8:21), Brendan Rodgers (9:38), Luis Arraez (10:22), Luis Patino (11:52), Tanner Houck (15:28) Team-by-team deep league trade ripples: ATL (18:01), ARI (19:34) , BAL (21:06), BOS (21:55), CHC (24:23), CWS (29:35), CLE (30:59), COL (34:35), DET (36:40), HOU (37:50), KC (41:28), LAA (43:39), LAD (46:02), MIA (47:32), MIL (51:47), MIN (54:17), NYM (56:49), NYY (59:04), OAK (59:57), PHI (1:02:03), PIT (1:03:46), SDP (1:05:55), SFG (1:08:28), SEA (1:10:26), STL (1:14:04), TB (1:14:40), TEX (1:17:28), TOR (1:19:03...
2021-08-02
1h 28
Murph's Boston Sports Talk
Murph's Boston Sports Talk - Ep. 75
Today's episode covers a lot of news, headlines, and topics in not only Boston sports but across the leagues as well. To keep things nice and simple, here's a list of the topics discussed on today's episode:Cleveland Indians changing their nameRed Sox and Tanner HouckBruins post expansion draftTaylor Hall contract extensionBruins potential trade with the Arizona CoyotesStephon Gilmore finally reports to FoxboroMurph's top 3 annoying NBA players to watchListen to Murph's podcast, Murph's Boston Sports Talk on your favorite platform with new episodes every Monday and Friday. Download, Listen, and enjoy!
2021-07-23
50 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
SPPod Ep.# 207 - It is not a terrible take
The 2021 Major League Baseball season is just over two weeks old. Chris and Ian got together to discuss what they have seen with the big club, including some early takes on who is figuring things out. There's some bad news on the injury front, and some good news with Eduard Bazardo's MLB debut and the return of streaming from the Alternate Site in Worcester. Plus, there's the hot-button issue of the new rule change experiments the Atlantic League will be trying out this summer. And we close out the show taking a quick dip into the mailbag. Thanks for...
2021-04-16
1h 12
On The Corner Podcast
OTC 253 - Exciting Early Starters
The first week of the season means it's time to overreact, right? Well, no. Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) and Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) talk about what they saw during the first few days of the regular season. From risers to fallers, and even new names, some of the names discussed include Lance McCullers Jr.,Dustin May, Chris Paddack, Taylor Widener, and more. Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play | RSS | Join Pitcher List Plus to support the podcast and get an Ad-Free Website + access to our Discord community! Timestamps: News (3:40) Sandy Alcantara (9:55) Jose Berrios (11:05) ...
2021-04-06
1h 06
Backstop Podcast
Red Sox complete opening series; set for Tampa Bay Rays
Coming up on the BaCKSTOP pODCAST, The Red Sox completed their series with the Orioles. How well did they do? Major League Baseball pulled the All Star game in Atlanta. I have special guest Joe Aguiar on the show to explain more about it. And the Red Sox get set for their next series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Welcome to Episode 7 on the Backstop Podcast, I'm your host Ovi Muniz.The Red Sox completed their opening series in Fenway Park swept by the Baltimore Orioles. In game 1, the Red S...
2021-04-05
24 min
Prospects Live Podcast
Rookie Roster Reaction Extravaganza
Eddy, Matt and Ralph take a look at all the surprising (and not surprising) prospects who made (or didn't make) their team and dissect their 2021 redraft and dynasty value. -Andrew Vaughn makes Opening Day roster, there's a reason to be optimistic about power-Jazz Chisholm wins 2B job, where should you roster him?-Taylor Trammell wins OF gig, but for how long?-Tanner Houck finishes strong, is he more than a streamer? - Who is Kyle Isbel and should you care about his starting job?- Disappointment abounds for Spencer Howard's 2021 plans ...
2021-03-30
1h 00
The PD Practitioners
Coffee with the Practitioners - Social Emotional Learning
In the first coffee with the practitioners episode, Laura Houck shares about the benefits of SEL in the classroom. Plus, find out what Amelia has to say when Taylor puts her in the spotlight.
2020-11-04
20 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
SPPod #194: Resetting the roster, pt. 1
The 2020 season has successfully drawn to a close, bringing us to an offseason that promises great change for the Red Sox. With nine players already gone from the roster, Chris and Ian went player-by-player through the remaining members of the 40-man roster in an attempt to predict who will stay, who will go, and what those who are still around will be doing next season. Plus, some questions about Jackie Bradley's future with the club now that he's a free agent, and more of your great questions! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us...
2020-11-03
1h 08
Crested Butte Life
County Commissioner Forum
Heather Connor, Your Local Crested Butte Realtor. 970.440.2975 (Mobile). heather@cbblackdiamond.com. HeatherConnor.com. Visit us in our downtown Crested Butte location: 309 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO. For additional information on the news below: visit CrestedButteNews.com Good morning everyone, this is Heather Connor, your Local Realtor, sharing the local news for the Crested Butte and Gunnison Community. My goal is to get you updated on the relevant local happenings, in just a few minutes. The Crested Butte News Candidate's Forum was held last Sunday evening at the...
2020-10-18
05 min
Prospects Live Podcast
Dynasty Show: The Top 500 Prospect List Update
Eddy, Matt and Ralph go over the biggest risers, fallers and sleepers in their brand new top 500 update.3:21 - How did the 2020 season affect how you rank prospects?14:02 - Matt surprised By Enoli Paredes’ jump in the ranks16:00 - Ralph highest on Sixto of the group18:45 - Max Meyer jump pleasantly surprised20:35 - Ian Anderson #3 pitcher in our rankings22:05 - Randy Arozarena’s massive jump merited?27:45 - Tyler Freeman big boost29:22 - Ryan Mountcastle #5030:13 - Jarren Duran top 100!36:55 - How to target a buy low player in a trade
2020-10-16
1h 02
UnityNow!
Episode 11: Danette Beavers, Will Bruninga, and Joe Houck
In Episode 11 of UnityNow! host Toby Davis sits down with three Unity volunteers who are also musicians. The guests are Danette Beavers, Wil Bruninga and Joe Houck. Here, they chat about music’s role in political movements, where they draw their inspiration and more topics relating to music and political discourse. In addition to the main discussion, each Danette, Wil and Joe perform their music for us. You can find links to all three here in the show notes below.In July, Unity2020 burst onto the political stage with a simple yet radical idea -- elect two individuals fr...
2020-10-12
50 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast
SPPOd Ep. #163: I want to be from hot waters
The annual summer hiatus is over. Chris and Ian return to update you with the latest from around the Red Sox' system. First up, they share insights on the DSL guys dealt for Andrew Cashner. The guys do a back of the envelope review of the 2020 big league club bench. From there, Chris goes over the late season promotions. With that covered, Ian and Chris talk about the Lowell Spinners. And man, that club is interesting. There isn't a night where you won't see a dude on the hill. Chris and Ian break down who's shoving, raking and the...
2019-08-19
1h 19