הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Free Form (2025)

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Episode 539-Tim Durling Author Of-The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood Mac. Plus Tango In the Night Review 2:35:40

5d ago2:35:40

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This week on America’s Podcast, we’re joined by author Tim Durling, who stops by to talk about his brand-new book The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood Mac. We dig into how the project came together, some of the surprising stories behind the band, and why this book is a must-read for both longtime fans and total newcomers. …

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FFR - Episode 258 1:03:22

9d ago1:03:22

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Update on our week: Get ready for another action-packed episode! This week, Andy dives into a hot topic: President Trump’s bold proposal for 50-year mortgages. Could this be a game-changer for homebuyers? Plus, there’s buzz about Trump's team sending out $2000 checks to working citizens—will it be a tax break or cold, hard cash in the mail? Meanwhi…

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Inside the Codebase: Reviews, Testing and the Hidden Mechanics of Good Software (E.25) 1:06:18

13d ago1:06:18

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Ever wondered what senior engineers actually talk about behind closed doors? In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben open up the conversations developers usually only hear behind closed doors. We're talking how real engineering teams review code, manage dependencies, keep tests reliable and prevent their codebases from turning into chaos. …

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Spiritual Trauma in Relationships | Freeing ourselves as Exvangelical, Exmormon, ExCatholic, Ex JW women 11:32

2d ago11:32

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What if the messages high control religions taught about sex and relationships were never truly about love? This episode dives deep into how high demand religions contribute to spiritual trauma and religious abuse, shaping harmful beliefs about your worth, your body, and what you owe in relationships. We deconstruct the brainwashing from "Why Buy t…

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Parenting After Leaving High-Demand Religions: Why It’s Harder but Healthier 14:38

6d ago14:38

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Are you worried about how leaving a high-control or high-demand religion might affect your children's upbringing? Many parents fear that without the strict structure of their former faith, their kids may struggle or become "rebellious." This episode challenges those fears, explaining why parenting outside authoritarian religious systems can actuall…

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"You'll only need your degree if your husband dies" | Deconstructing spiritual trauma from high control groups 13:39

10d ago13:39

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Have you ever been told that your education only matters if your husband dies, and felt something inside you recoil even while you tried to believe it was "godly wisdom"? This episode explores the spiritual trauma women face in high control religious groups and the process of recovering from abuse and harmful conditioning. If you were taught that y…

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Episode 538-Iron Maiden-Powerslave 2:24:48

11d ago2:24:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! We’re flying high again — Egyptian style — as we review Iron Maiden’s Powerslave ⚔️🐍 with the family crew: Bob Bannister, Travis Perrotta, and Andy Rodriguez! Sadly, The Mooger couldn’t join us because he had something even scarier than Rime of the Ancient Mariner… an anniversary! 💍 Congrats to him and his wife — …

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Breaking the Rule to Always Say Yes: Reclaiming Intuition from Religious Trauma 15:34

13d ago15:34

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Why were women taught to always say yes, even when their intuition screamed no? In this episode, we dive deep into how religious trauma and spiritual abuse in high control and high demand religions train women to ignore their inner voice, often at the cost of their safety and self-worth. If you grew up in such an environment, you might have been co…

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Religious Trauma and the Pressure to Have Many Children: Healing Spiritual Abuse from High-Control Religions 15:11

16d ago15:11

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If you were raised in a high-control faith and still feel guilt around having fewer or no children, this episode offers healing for religious trauma and spiritual abuse pressures. Many women learn to prove their worth through unlimited childbirth, often at the expense of their health, finances, and dreams. In this episode, we explores the motives b…

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Episode 537-Collective Soul – Disciplined Breakdown 1:43:48

18d ago1:43:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We’re diving headfirst into Collective Soul – Disciplined Breakdown with our brother from another mother, Travis Perrotta! Is this an album worth your time, or will it have you questioning your life choices? 🤯 (No spoilers… but we might need therapy after this one.) 🔥 Tracks of the Week: 🎧 Mooger’s Pick: Dishwa…

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Deconstructing "Men are the head, but women are the neck" | Reclaiming your voice after spiritual abuse and leaving a high-demand religion 17:19

20d ago17:19

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If you grew up in a high-control religion and are recovering from abuse, you might still find yourself self-censoring or managing others subtly instead of expressing your true needs. This episode deconstructs the "men are the head, women are the neck" metaphor, unpacking how it fuels sexism and unhealthy communication patterns that linger even afte…

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“I know this church is true” deconstructed. | The role of blind faith in religious trauma and spiritual abuse in high demand religions 15:48

23d ago15:48

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What if letting go of the need to be 100 percent certain is the very thing that finally gives you peace? If you grew up in a high demand religion repeating statements like “I know this church is true,” you were trained to prize certainty over curiosity. This episode helps you recognize how that conditioning can fuel anxiety, people-pleasing, and bl…

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FFR - Episode 257 1:03:17

23d ago1:03:17

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Update on our week: Daniel is back and diving deep into his latest movie binge — Saw, Kraven the Hunter, and Signs! With Halloween just behind us, he’s breaking down what gave chills, what fell flat, and which film deserves a rewatch. Meanwhile, Andy covers a shocking ICE arrest involving a Chicago suburban police officer — how do cases like this e…

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Episode 536-Oingo Boingo-Boingo Alive 2:26:13

26d ago2:26:13

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🎃👻 This week on America’s Podcast – Halloween Edition we resurrect a band that’s INFAMOUS around here… the legendary (or undead?) Oingo Boingo! To one of us they’re gods, to the rest? Well… you’ll have to hear the review to find out. 🪦💀 Marc cracks open Boingo Alive (yes, recorded live… in a studio… because reasons) as our Live Album Series crawls …

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Am I Still a Good Person After Leaving Religion? Heal Spiritual Abuse, Trauma, and Shame from High Demand Religion 15:32

28d ago15:32

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After you left your high-control group, do you secretly worry that leaving may have made you a 'bad' person? Spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and shame from high demand religions can impact our lives long after leaving. This episode speaks to that lingering fear by separating your personal morality from church attendance, so you can stop second-g…

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Deconstructing “Submit to Your Husband” | Women’s empowerment as an antidote to spiritual abuse after leaving high-demand religions 16:34

1M ago16:34

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Have you ever been told to “submit to your husband”? This episode of Brainwash Be Gone unpacks one of the most damaging and normalized teachings from high-control, high demand religions and reveals how it impacts women’s autonomy, self-worth, and relationships even after leaving religion. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-censorsh…

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Episode 535-Testament-Practice What You Preach 2:24:54

1M ago2:24:54

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This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We’ve got family in the house! 💥 Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta join the madness as we dig into Testament – Practice What You Preach. 🤘 Question is: does this album actually practice what it preaches… or is it a nightmare coming back to haunt us? (No spoilers… unless you bribe us with tacos 🌮). Tracks of the Week…

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Beyond Intelligence: GPT-5, Explainability and the Ethics of AI Reasoning (E.24) 42:11

1M ago42:11

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What happens when AI stops generating answers and starts deciding what’s true? In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson dive into GPT-5’s growing role as an interpreter of information — not just generating text, but analyzing news, assessing credibility, and shaping how we understand truth itself. They unpack how reasoning capab…

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Heck yeah, “My Body is a Temple” | What women exvangelicals, exmormons, recovering catholics, and former jehovah’s witnesses need to recover from religious trauma and fully enjoy our bodies 12:59

1M ago12:59

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Have you ever been told “your body is a temple” in a way that left you feeling ashamed, restricted, or disconnected from yourself? For many of us, this is part of our religious trauma. If you’re healing from high-control religion, rules about modesty, purity, and appearance can linger as anxiety, scrupulosity, and disconnection from your own desire…

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Free Form Radio - Episode 256 1:09:10

1M ago1:09:10

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Update of the Week: Andy gives an update on 3I Atlas Andy and Daniel discuss their opinion on NFL trying to expand globally and bring in foreign audiences. There are mixed opinions on having American Football shown and played internationally. Daniel goes into detail on property taxes increasing year after year Daniel talks about his most recent vis…

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“Motherhood is your highest purpose” can lead to low self-worth and religious trauma. How exvangelicals, excatholics, and exmormon women can choose an authentic life whether they have kids or not. 15:32

1M ago15:32

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What if your worth has nothing to do with whether you become a mother, how many children you have, or how perfectly you parent? If you were taught that motherhood is your highest purpose, you might still feel pressure, guilt, or confusion when your real life does not match that script. This episode helps you untangle those messages so you can build…

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Episode 534-Alice Cooper-The Revenge of Alice Cooper 2:07:04

1M ago2:07:04

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🩸 This week on America’s Podcast the Alice Cooper Band is back… or is it? We crack open The Revenge of Alice Cooper to see if this reunion slithers like a black mamba 🐍 or fizzles out like Welcome to My Nightmare 2. To settle the madness, we’ve got Eric Lussier, Joseph Staub, and Tim Wirasnik riding shotgun through this horror show. 🔥 Tracks of the…

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“Don’t Ask Questions” is a tool of spiritual abuse used by high demand religions; bring back your curious side to heal religious trauma! 14:05

1M ago14:05

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High demand religions don't tolerate questions. This episode explores spiritual abuse in high demand religions and the importance of reclaiming your curiosity. Were you ever told to stop asking questions about your faith, and did it make you doubt your own judgment? If you've grown up in or left a high-control religion, you may still feel a tug-of-…

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Deconstructing “Marriage is forever” [Women overcoming religious trauma as an exvangelical, exmormon, recovering catholic, or former jehovah’s witness] 18:51

1M ago18:51

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Explore the impact of rigid beliefs on personal freedom as we discuss the ‘marriage is forever’ doctrine. Have you ever felt trapped by the belief that a promise, especially one about marriage, must be kept no matter the cost? If you grew up in a high-control religion, you were likely taught that breaking vows is sinful or shameful. But what if tha…

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Season 2 Trailer: Deconstructing religious trauma and spiritual abuse for exvangelicals, exmormons, excatholics, former jehovah's witness 0:59

2M ago0:59

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If you’ve quit a high control, high demand religion, or cult after suffering spiritual abuse and religious trauma, then YOU know, just like I know, how super frustrating it can be to realize that – although we’re physically free – that old psychological conditioning still echoes in our minds over and over, sometimes for years or even decades after …

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Episode 533-Blue Öyster Cult-Mirrors 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast we summon Joseph Staub, our resident Blue Öyster Cult wizard 🧙‍♂️ (yes, he doesown a cowbell). Together, we dive into the most controversial BÖC album ever: Mirrors. Will we love it? Will we smash it? No spoilers—you gotta listen. 🔥 Tracks of the Week: Jerry cranks up Collective Soul – “Run” 🏃‍♂️💨 Mooger throws dow…

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The Cost of Complexity: Why Simplicity Wins in Software Development (E.23) 43:13

2M ago43:13

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How to fight complexity creep and build software that stays simple, even as it grows. Every engineer knows the struggle: a simple system slowly buried under complexity. In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson break down how complexity creeps into code, dependencies and design. And why simplicity almost always wins. They cover h…

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FFR - Episode 255 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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Update on our week: 🎙️ Welcome back, listeners! This week’s episode dives deep into the wild, the weird, and the what-the-heck-is-going-on. This week, Andy kicks things off with a deep dive into the latest developments on 3I/Atlas — and things are getting intense. As more details emerge, the big questions surface: Is the Department of Defense holdi…

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Episode 532-The 27 Club Artists We Lost 2:18:49

2M ago2:18:49

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We dive into one of the most haunting legacies in music history — The 27 Club. These are the artists we tragically lost at just 27 years old, leaving behind timeless music and art that continue to shape generations. Marc, Mooger, Jerry, and our family members Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta sit down to remember…

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Episode 531- Static-X Wisconsin Death Trip VS Slipknot (Self Titled) 1:54:13

2M ago1:54:13

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast, we go way out of bounds with a Nu Metal Album Battle Royale! 🤘🔥 Both contenders dropped in 1999: ⚔️ Static-X – Wisconsin Death Trip vs. Slipknot – Self-Titled. We’ve got longtime partner-in-chaos Joseph Staub back in the mix, and we’re bringing in new blood 💉 with Mike Fowler to keep things wild. As usual, one coh…

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Competence, Trust and Ethical Client Engagement: Applying Military Strategies to Consulting (E.22) 28:24

2M ago28:24

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In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben draw surprising parallels between military strategy and consulting practice. They break down how principles like competence, trust-building and ethical engagement translate into stronger client relationships and long-term success. From showing quiet confidence to making clients aware of their pitfall…

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FFR - Episode 254 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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Update on our week: The gang is back together, and there’s plenty to catch up on! Danny breaks down his experience with Metro Exodus and shares his thoughts on Netflix’s sports documentary America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. He also weighs in on an unusual high school permission slip involving historical movies. Noel brings a fresh 4K revi…

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Episode 530-Soundgarden-Badmotorfinger 2:28:28

2M ago2:28:28

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast, we welcome long-time family member—but first-time Free Form guest—Bill Roseberry! Bill picked the album we’re diving into: Soundgarden – Badmotorfinger. Does this grunge classic stand the test of time… or should it stay locked up in a Rusty Cage? We shall see. 👀 🔥 Tracks of the Week Marc – American Horse by The Cu…

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Knowledge Sharing, Culture and the Future of Cloud + AI (E.21) 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Passion for the product, not compensation, is what keeps the best engineers engaged. In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben sit down with Aleksandr Patrushev, Head of DevRel at Nebius, to explore the evolving role of Developer Relations and the culture that sustains technical talent. From modernizing hardware in data centers to weighing t…

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Episode 529-Led Zeppelin III 2:21:19

2M ago2:21:19

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🎙️ This week on America’s Podcast we dive deep into Led Zeppelin III! Joining us are Family Member Eric Lussierand brand-new Family Member Bob Bannister. But here’s the question: is this album an acoustic masterpiece… or does it make you wanna go Out on the Tiles or hang from the Gallows Pole? (👀 No spoilers here!) 🔥 Tracks of the Week Marc – Stick…

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Solution Accelerators: Balancing Production Software and Durability in AI Development (E.20) 50:20

3M ago50:20

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Behind every robust AI system is a solution accelerator that makes complex development smarter. In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben dive into the role of solution accelerators in bridging the gap between production-ready software and simpler resources like blogs or cookbooks. They discuss frameworks vs. tools, the challenges of maintai…

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Free Form Radio - Episode 253 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

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Update on our week: Andy discusses the UFC/Paramount Plus deal worth over 7 billion dollars for 7 years of streaming exclusivity. This will bring more eyeballs to the MMA promotion. Andy informs us of CPS (Chicago Public School) having issues with funding, and being denied help by the State government. Daniel talks about his experience at Jack in t…

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Episode 528-First 6 Metallica Vs Megadeth Album Battle 3:19:38

3M ago3:19:38

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🎙️ This Week on a Very Special Episode of America’s Podcast! We go full-throttle into one of the greatest rivalries in metal history: Metallica vs. Megadeth — Album Battles! Which band dominated their first six albums? Who crushed the riffs, brought the fire, and left the biggest legacy? We’re joined by a killer panel of guests: Jeff Allen from the…

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Data Annotation to Auto-Optimization: How Agents and Human Oversight Shape AI's Future (E.19) 50:17

3M ago50:17

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In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben explore the evolution of prompt engineering and the rise of auto-optimization in AI. We discuss how agents can execute tasks autonomously, why human oversight remains essential and how defining success criteria shapes model performance. Tune in to Episode 19 for a wide-ranging conversation about: • W…

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Episode 527-Celtic Frost-Cold Lake 2:29:48

3M ago2:29:48

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast – The Free Form Rock Podcast! 🌊🎸 This week we’re diving headfirst into infamy with a band that shocked metalheads everywhere: Celtic Frost and their much-maligned glam experiment, Cold Lake. Joining us for this bold review are our rock brothers Eric RMCP Jordonand Travis Perrotta. Is this album a misunderstood glam…

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Automating Intelligence: Data Collection, Human Feedback and the Future of Context-Augmented Agents (E.18) 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we sit down with Tomu Hirata (Databricks), whose journey from medicine to software engineering offers a unique lens on building AI systems. From automating construction machinery to optimizing job postings at Indeed, Tomu has worked at the edge of AI data collection and model design. Tune in to Episode 18 for a wide…

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FFR - Episode 252 1:05:07

3M ago1:05:07

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Update on our week: The crew is back together, and Andy kicks things off with a home run of a topic—baseball! The legendary Savannah Bananas roll into Rate Field, teaming up with White Sox greats Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko, AJ Pierzynski, and Ozzie Guillen for a ballpark full of fun. Meanwhile, Andy battles his own field of dreams… or nightmares—as…

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Episode 526-Lonnie Mack-Strike Like Lightning 1:45:52

3M ago1:45:52

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast – The Free Form Rock Podcast! 🇺🇸🎸 We’re crankin’ up the amps and diggin’ deep into the blues as we welcome our good friend Brian Davis from the Damn Good Movie Memories podcast! Not only does Brian know his way around a killer flick, but he’s also a certified blues connoisseur—so we figured, who better to help us r…

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Problem Solving Under Pressure: Lessons in Fundamentals, Failure, and Finding the Fix (E.17) 56:33

3M ago56:33

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we go behind the scenes with co-host Ben Wilson to explore how his early experiences in the Navy shaped his approach to engineering, risk, and creativity. From high-stakes problem solving to the importance of failure-friendly environments, Ben and Michael unpack what it takes to build resilient systems and resilient…

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Episode 525-Danzig III: How the Gods Kill 1:40:31

3M ago1:40:31

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We’re cranking it to 11 and heading into the dark with Danzig III: How the Gods Kill—joined by our brother in metal, Travis Perrotta! 🖤 Does this album rip through your soul in the best way possible—or does it just leave you feeling like you wandered into a Dirty Black Summer with nothing but regrets and leathe…

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Beyond Benchmarks: How GPT-5 and OSS Are Redefining AI Evaluation (E.16) 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Behind every major leap in AI is a wave of experimentation. And GPT-5 is no exception. In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben unpack what makes the latest generation of large language models different, from reasoning improvements and reduced hallucinations to the open-source revolution reshaping the field. They explore how the industry is…

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FFR - Episode 251 1:07:18

4M ago1:07:18

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Update on our week: Daniel: 🌱 Garden Goals: Daniel’s harvest is in — and he’s very happy with the yield. 🍔 Burger Masterclass: The secrets to grilling monster pub burgers without burning the outside or undercooking the inside. 🎬 Until Dawn: Daniel watched it… now he’s fixing it. His take on how to make the horror flick way better. Noel: 👀 When Evil…

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Episode 524- The Alan Parsons Project-Turn of A Friendly Card 1:49:43

4M ago1:49:43

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🇺🇸 We hit shuffle on the past and dive into Alan Parsons Project’s Turn of a Friendly Card, joined by our resident prog rock philosopher and family member Joseph Staub! Is this album a masterpiece of musical storytelling… or just a fancy way to say, “Don’t gamble, kids”? 🎲💸 Is The Gold Bug solid gold—or just a shi…

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Libraries, Law and LLMs: How Unconventional Paths Are Shaping the Future of AI (E.15) 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

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In this episode of Free Form AI, we sit down with Lara Rachidi and Maria Zervou, two AI professionals whose paths defy the traditional tech blueprint. Lara began her career in law and economics before pivoting into data science. Maria started at the British Library, digitizing manuscripts and unlocking forgotten datasets. Today, they’re building Ge…

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Episode 523-Ozzy Osbourne -Blizzard Of Ozz 3:21:56

4M ago3:21:56

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast 🎙️ We welcome back family members Eddy Cannistraci and Travis Perrotta for an episode that was scheduled before the untimely passing of the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Fate had other plans, and 3 weeks later, it’s become a powerful tribute to one of rock’s most iconic figures. We're diving deep into …

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