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Drinks ’N DataEpisode 33: Data Strategy Best Practices & Coffee Talk (ft. John Swift)The guys welcome John Swift to the podcast to talk data strategy. They caffeinate the conversation with a lively discussion about coffee!Drinks Sponsor:Black Rifle Coffee CompanyData Sponsor:Analytics TO WIN®Drink Mentions:www.kaladicoffee.comOther Mentions:1) https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/2) https://adsspot.me/media/tv-commercials/kpmg-school-bus-a3b89e85952bDnD Proverb:Sometimes Filtering is Required
2025-10-291h 21Drinks ’N DataEpisode 32: Are Dashboards Really Dead? & Vintage CocktailsShawn & Tony weigh in on the popular debate about whether or not dashboards are truly dead. The episode kicks off with a rundown of 15 vintage cocktails.Drink & Data Sponsor:assessIT.ioDrink Mentions:https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/vintage-drinks/Data Mentions:ThoughtspotDnD Proverb:Vintage has it's Merits
2025-10-021h 18Drinks ’N DataEpisode 31: Data Project Pitfalls, Recent Recommendations & a "Host" of Changes (ft. Tony Dahlager)The DnD Team is back from a summer break with a "host" of changes, including a new co-host! The guys discuss data project pitfalls and offer some recent drink recommendations.Drink Sponsor:MGFAA.com - Madison Group Fine Arts AppraisalData Sponsor:assessIT.ioDrink Mentions:Diet Coke; Hillsboro Brewing Leaping LemurSpending More isn't Always Better
2025-08-081h 06Drinks ’N DataEpisode 30: Qlik Connect 2025 Recap with Brian Booden from The Data Mix (ft. Brian Booden)The guys put a wrap on Qlik Connect 2025 by chatting with Brian Booden from The Data Mix about key takeaways from this year's event. They kick off the episode with another tequila taste test. Drinks Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:QlikDrink Mentions:Patron AnejoDon Julio AnejoMilagro AnejoOther Mentions:The Data Mix PodcastData Mentions:
2025-05-2141 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 29: Data Strategy: The glue that joins AI analytics with effective data management & finally, a tequila taste test! (ft. Nick Magnuson & Sam Pierson)Shawn & Kanon sit down with Qlik's Nick Magnuson and Sam Pierson at Qlik Connect to discuss how a data strategy serves as the glue that joins AI-driven analytics with effective data management. The episode begins with a fabulous blind tequila taste test.Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comDrink Mentions:Patron AnejoDon Julio AnejoMilagro AnejoData Mentions:QlickDnD Proverb:Drinks 'n Data: Different can b...
2025-05-181h 09Drinks ’N DataEpisode 28: From Millions to Billions: A Data Success Story (ft. Robin Sarkar)Robin Sarkar from Enstall Group joins the DnD guys in-person at Qlik Connect 2025 to share his story about using data to help grow the company from millions to billions. The insight from this episode will help any organization with their data-related efforts.Drink Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Drink Mentions:Disney's Resort Blend CoffeeBloody Mary'sData Mentions:Qlik
2025-05-151h 12Drinks ’N DataEpisode 27: The Truth about Data Governance & Dutch Delights (ft. Jonathan Clarke)Shawn welcomes special guest Jonathan Clarke, COO at assessIT.io to the show for a candid chat about the truth of Data Governance. For the drinks segment, they serve up some insights into the Dutch drinking culture!Drink Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025Drink Mentions: Borrel = A Dutch term for an afternoon drink or informal social drink gatheringDale's NA Pils - from Oskar Blues BreweryOther Mentions: assessIT.io - Take...
2025-05-091h 07Drinks ’N DataEpisode 26: Does AI for Analytics Really Work? & Bourbon Trail Tips (ft. Brendan Grady)Shawn & Kanon welcome back Brendan Grady, the leader of Qlik's Analytic's business, to chat about the state of AI in the world of Analytics…what is working well and what can be done better. In the drinks segment they share tips for planning your own Bourbon Trail Trip.Drinks Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Spiritless Kentucky 74 Bourbon WhiskeyGran Gala LiqueurDri...
2025-04-161h 12Drinks ’N DataEpisode 25: Managing Data Quality Debt & Conference Cocktail Stories (ft. Drew Clarke)The guys welcome Drew Clarke, General Manager of Data Solutions at Qlik, to the show for a lively discussion about data quality debt…truly, it was lively. They kick off the episode with memories of past business meetings involving spirits.Drinks Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Drinks Mentioned:Glenfiddich 12 yr scotchFlorida Man Douoble IPS - Cigar City BrewingRidge East Bench ZinfandelData Ment...
2025-04-021h 09Drinks ’N DataEpisode 24: Data Engineering Shortcuts & Value SpiritsIs it worth it to take shortcuts with your data engineering efforts? Shawn and Kanon review the advantages and disadvantages. For the drinks segment, they recommend some great value spirits to help stretch your dollars in uncertain times.Drink Sponsor:Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.comData Sponsor:Qlik Connect 2025Drinks Mentions:1. Glenlivet 12 yr Scotch2. Glenmorangie 10 yr Scotch3. Erin 10yr Scotch4. Laphroig 10 yr Scotch - earthy, peet forward5. Johnnie Walker Black Scotch6...
2025-03-291h 17Drinks ’N DataEpisode 23: The Truth about the Medallion Architecture for Data Lake Houses & Drink Flights (ft. David Carson)The guys welcome special guest David Carson to unpack the advantages AND disadvantages of using the Medallion Architecture for data lake houses. They kick off the episode discussing the merits of drink flights and sampler tastings.Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference 2025www.qlikconnect.comDrinks Mentioned:Guiness Zero- https://www.guinness.com/en-us/beers/guinness-0Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects NA - https://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/non-alcoholic/Asahi Super Dry - https://www.asahisuperdry.com/en-us/our-beer/
2025-03-171h 13Drinks ’N DataEpisode 22: DeepSeek for Data Pros & London Pub SurpriseShawn & Kanon dive into DeepSeek and consider the impact for data professionals. Shawn also shares an improbable tale of a chance meeting in a London pub.Sponsors:underdogwinekc.comAnalyticstoWin.comNotes:https://cambridgedistillery.co.uk/products/margaux-2024-premierhttp://www.deepseek.com/DND Proverb:Drinks 'N Data: If you think you have a problem, seek help from a professional
2025-02-171h 09Drinks ’N DataEpisode 21: Data Management Trends, Best of 2024 and Synchronized Whiskey TastingShawn & Kanon discuss the 2024 Dataversity report on Trends in Data Management and recount favorite podcast moments from 2024. For the drinks segment, they simultaneously sample a couple of whiskeys from Dry Fly Distilling.
Sponsors: Dry Fly Distilling
Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey – Dry Fly Distillinghttps://dryflydistilling.com/collections/specialty-releases/products/dry-fly-9-year-single-malt-barrel-16
Our Story – Dry Fly Distilling
AnalyticstoWin.com
Mentioned:
DATAVERSITY_WP_Trends_DM_2024.pdf
Proverb:
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2024-12-251h 07Drinks ’N DataEpisode 20: Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Insights plus Holiday Cocktail Party Recommendations (ft. Leon Gordon)Get informed on upcoming Power BI licensing changes and learn about Microsoft Fabric on the latest episode of the Drinks 'n Data podcast. Special guest Leon Gordon joins the guys to serve up his MVP wisdom about Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. For the drinks segment, Shawn gathers cocktail recommendations for his upcoming holiday party.
Drink Mention:
https://www.boulevard.com/beverage/tank-7/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advocaat
Other Mentions:
www.onyxdata.com
Data Mentions:
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2024-11-251h 14Drinks ’N DataEpisode 19: Unlocking Value in Unstructured Data (ft.Brian Booden)Shawn & Kanon welcome Brian Booden from DataGlowIT in Scotland for an unstructured conversation about Unstructured Data. They also cover the use of data in the recent US presidential election. For the drink segment, when hosting a Scotsman, you talk about Scotch Whiskey.
2024-11-151h 12Drinks ’N DataEpisode 18: Data Literacy (ft. Gwen Stamp)Shawn & Kanon interview Gwen Stamp, the author of "Do More with Data: Data Literacy Foundations". For the drink segment, it's all about Oktoberfest, of course!
2024-10-291h 10Drinks ’N DataEpisode 17: AI Hallucinations & French FavoritesShawn & Kanon discuss the increasingly popular topic of AI Hallucinations. In honor of the Paris Olympics, they kick off the conversation with a discussion on favorite French beverages.
Sponsors:
Vita's Place Wine Bar
AnalyticstoWin.com
Drinks Mentioned:
Grand Marnier / Royale Orange / CointreauGiroud French Whiskey
2024-08-141h 07Drinks ’N DataEpisode 16: Snowflake “Incident” & Qlik Connect Recap - Summer Beer IdeasAfter a whirlwind schedule at the recent Qlik Connect conference, Shawn & Kanon are back with a recap, along with thoughts on the recent Snowflake security “incident”. They open the episode with a few great summer beer recommendations.
2024-07-131h 12Drinks ’N DataEpisode 15: Keys to a Successful Analytics Implementation (ft. Brendan Grady & Scott Duthie)Shawn & Kanon are still at Qlik Connect to chat again with Qlik's GM of Data Analytics, Brendan Grady. They pull in Scott Duthie from Pomerol Partners to chat about the keys to a successful analytics implementation. For the drink segment, the crew discusses favorite drinks from past conferences.
Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.com
2024-06-071h 01Drinks ’N DataEpisode 14: Qlik's Product Strategy - Live from Qlik Connect 2024 & Scotch Sampling (ft. Mike Potter)Drinks 'n Data do a LIVE podcast recording session from the show floor at Qlik Connect 2024! They interview Mike Potter, Qlik's CTO, and sample special scotch recently procured just for the occasion.
Qlik Connect Conferencewww.qlikconnect.com
2024-06-0555 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 13: KPIs vs Metrics, Favorite KPIs and AI MixologyShawn & Kanon pontificate on the differences between KPIs and Metrics & share some top KPIs from their clients. In the drink segment, they discuss the rise of AI in the world of mixology.
2024-04-301h 21Drinks ’N DataEpisode 12: Don't Let AI "F-Up" Your Analytics & Lost Beers of Our Youth (ft. Brendan Grady)Qlik's GM of Data Analytics, Brendan Grady, joins the guys for a lively discussion about how to NOT let AI "F-Up" your analytics efforts. They kick off the episode by revisiting...and taste-testing...some of the lost beers of their youth.
2024-04-111h 27Drinks ’N DataEpisode 11: Data Literacy Trends & Best Practices & Iconic Sporting Event Cocktails (ft. Julia Hennelly)Drinks ‘n Data welcomes guest Juia Hennelly to discuss Data Literacy trends and best practices. For the drink segment, they discuss iconic sporting event cocktails. Shawn & Kanon also reveal a major announcement!
2024-04-011h 11Drinks ’N DataEpisode 10: Should you Change your Data Platform?…and Business Dinner Wine TipsKanon & Shawn unpack the question of "Is it time to change your data platform?” and for the drink segment, they share some practical tips for selecting a great wine for your business dinner.
2024-03-111h 04Drinks ’N DataEpisode 9: The State of Data & Analytics and American Single Malt WhiskeysShawn & Kanon are back at it to review a recent report from Salesforce on the State of Data & Analytics & Kanon introduces listeners to American Single Malt Whiskey.
2024-02-291h 09Drinks ’N DataEpisode 8: Why Data Projects Go Wrong & Tequila 101Kanon and Shawn unpack 5 common pitfalls that lead to data projects gone wrong. The episode kicks off with some basics on Shawn’s favorite spirit…Tequila!
2024-01-2453 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 7: Four Low-Cost Tools for Data Leaders and Situational Vodka Drinks (ft. Karen Gills)Guest Co-Host, Karen Gill, joins Shawn to discuss four low-cost data tools that have proven to be handy. They warm up the episode with a rundown of vodka drinks that fit a variety of situations.
DnD Proverb: Focus on Quality over Quantity
2024-01-1548 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 6: Power BI vs. Qlik…the Showdown and The Rise of MocktailsIn this episode, guest co-host John Fitzgerald chats with Shawn about real-world strengths and weaknesses of Qlik and Power BI. They kick off the episode with a discussion about the recent popularity of non-alcoholic beer and cocktails.
2023-12-211h 01Drinks ’N DataEpisode 5: Tips for Hiring a Data Analyst and Holiday Drinks | Part 1In this episode, Kanon and Shawn discuss holiday drinks and tips for hiring a data analyst.
2023-12-0147 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 4: Should the CIO Own your Data? & The Basics of Bourbon (ft. Von Wright)Former AT&T executive, Von Wright, joins us for a discussion about whether or not the CIO should own your company’s data. We also kick off the episode with an intro discussion about the basics of bourbon.
https://ofwhiskeyandwords.com/bourbon-101-the-basics-of-bourbon/
2023-11-1553 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 3: Data Strategy Fundamentals Part 2 & Duty-Free DisasterWe cover the FIVE Fundamentals for building a Data Strategy and learn about the hazards of bringing duty-free wine back from Portugal.
2023-10-1856 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 2: Data Strategy Fundamentals Part 1 & London Road TripThis episode lays the foundation for data strategy fundamentals by discussing the importance of technology and data strategies, as well as the reasons why companies do not have a data strategy. The drinks segment includes highlights from Shawn & Kanon’s recent trip to London.
2023-10-1636 minDrinks ’N DataEpisode 1: AI for Analytics & Favorite CocktailsIn this episode, we introduce some AI concepts for analytics and discuss practical applications. For the drinks segment, we pontificate on our mortality and select the cocktail we would each choose if it were our last. Raise a glass, listen, and enjoy!
2023-09-1651 min
Drinks ’N DataEpisode 0: Introduction to Drinks ‘n DataIn this episode, we cover the basics of the Drinks ‘n Data podcast…including the goals of the podcast along with the format. You will also meet the hosts, Shawn & Kanon, and get a “taste” of how they collaborate to entertain and inform.
2023-09-1223 min