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The Breakpoint Show

Khalid Abuhakmeh, Maarten Balliauw, Chris Woodruff

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“The Breakpoint Show” is an intriguing, stimulating podcast hosted by Khalid, Maarten, and Woody, three innovative minds immersed in tech and software development. With an eclectic blend of expertise from distinct backgrounds and cultures, the trio dissects and elucidates technology’s intricate and ever-evolving world in their bi-weekly discussions. Whether it’s breaking down the latest industry news, providing informed analysis on new software trends, or diving deep into the world of coding ...
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Nostalgia Interviews with Chris Deacy

Nostalgia Interviews with Chris Deacy

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I have been running my Nostalgia Interviews podcast since 2018. Through over 200 one-to-one interviews with guests from a range of backgrounds and professions – some of the guests are people I went to school or university with, others are leading figures in broadcasting, journalism, politics, film, music and education – the aim is to find out what it is that inspires our interests and passions. What is it that shapes us? How did we end up where we are today in terms of the music, books, film ...
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Nature and the Nation explores politics, philosophy, psychology, sociology and economics from a naturalistic, paleoconservative perspective, using the format of a book review. I examine books published in a wide array of time periods, with a special emphasis on the early to middle 20th century, the ancient Greeks, and of course the present.
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In highly regulated markets like cannabis and craft beer, badass marketing is necessary for not only surviving but thriving in business. Geared towards women and minorities in business, from marketing coordinators to ambitious entrepreneurs and seasoned leaders, this podcast offers invaluable insights to help you thrive in your industry. You'll gain access to actionable marketing insights that will help you grow your business and market like a badass. Each season of Market Like A Badass feat ...
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Swim Coach Mike podcast is here to help support swim coaches in their endeavors to be great coaches, great people, and to lead great lives. We are going to dive into training techniques, stories, and the everyday life of a swim coach. If you’re listening and you take away one nugget of information, or if a story resonates with you then this has been a successful podcast.
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Send us a text Is justice truly served when new evidence is ignored? Our latest episode challenges the integrity of the legal system as we scrutinize the controversial case of Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate who faces execution despite emerging evidence suggesting a wrongful conviction. With serious gaps in the initial diagnosis of Shaken…
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In this episode of Market Like a Badass, host Kristin McFarland speaks with Shelby Poole, Marketing Director at Happy Days Cannabis Dispensary. They chat about the most effective dispensary marketing strategies including social media campaigns, email marketing, and in-store promotions. They discuss Shelby's journey from craft beer into the cannabis…
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Send us a text Unlock the secrets behind wrongful convictions as we question whether personal details should ever cloud a quest for justice. Join us on a captivating journey through the Texas Innocence Project's crucial work in re-examining evidence and advocating for those who might be wrongfully incarcerated. Through this episode, we spotlight th…
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In this episode I look at William James' further discussions of psychology in Talks to Teachers, in which he draws on prior psychological writings to address the needs of teachers. I pay particular attention to the practical and pragmatic aspect of his discussion of competing drives and ideas, and his limited domain of the activity of the will.…
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On this episode, Kristin McFarland sits down with Tiana Woodruff, Founder and CEO of Queen Mary. Tiana shares her journey in the cannabis industry and how she uses data to inform her marketing strategy. As a Tier 1 Social Equity Recipient, Tiana grew up in one of the lowest income zip codes in LA. She's witnessed the war on drugs and personally exp…
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My guest this week is Nina Kuryata. Nina is a journalist, editor, media consultant and writer who, from 2011-19, was Head of the BBC News Ukrainian Service. I spoke to Nina on Ukrainian Independence Day in August to talk about her first novel Dzvinka (The Call) and to learn about what it means to be Ukrainian in the last days of the USSR and to dis…
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Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! In this special episode, we’re diving deep into the idea of “finding your tribe” in the tech world. Join us as the hosts chat about the history, evolution, and current state of tech user groups and conferences worldwide, including Europe and America. We’ll explore how tech communities ha…
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In this episode I return to John Dewey for a look at his essay The Practical Character of Reality, included in the compilation Pragmatism: The Classic Writings edited by H. S. Thayer. I focus on Dewey's examination of the nature of knowledge and awareness.Dylan John
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In this episode, Kristin McFarland sits down with Alison Di Spaltro, CEO of Escape Artists and CODA Premium Edibles. They discuss the journey of Escape Artists, the inspiration behind the brand, and how data informs their marketing strategy. They also talk about the challenges of maintaining brand consistency in retail stores and the importance of …
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Send us a text Tonight, we discuss the murder of Viki Lozano at the hands of her husband, Bobby Lozano. Bobby was a Denton police officer in 2002 when he found his wife lying on their bed with a gunshot wound to the chest. He tells his fellow officers, the Texas Rangers, and his family, that what happened to Viki was probably an accident. Because o…
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In this episode I look at John Dewey's overview of the early history of pragmatism as described in Pragmatism: The Classic Writings edited by H. S. Thayer. I examine the major themes of pragmatism, including the importance of consequences, human conduct, the vaguery of ends, and the approximateness of knowledge.…
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In this episode, Kristin McFarland interviews Hadas Dewey, COO of It's All About Choices, a badass brand reinventing edibles. Hadas discusses how they built their brand in the highly competitive cannabis market by offering unique and diverse cannabis-infused products with Capsoil’s patented process. They offer everything from infused spices to cond…
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In this episode I revisit History of Political Philosophy to look at Leo Strauss' examination of the political theory of Plato. I look at the attempts to define Justice, the viability of absolute communism, and make my first foray into Plato's theory of ideas.Dylan John
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My guest this week is presenter, video coach and former TEDx curator Liù Batchelor, who refers to the 'wiggly' journey she has been on. She has always felt unclear about what she wanted to do, while at the same time being driven. We talk about the way people see us and whether it encapsulates our own sense of who we are, and Liù speaks about the im…
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Send us a text This week we are joined by Victoria, a then 7 year old victim to a family hostage situation that could've ended terribly. We are going to discuss this scary, bizarre, murderous incident in University Park, TX. This quiet, wealthy area of Dallas is the last place you would see an innocent woman being gunned down as she is delivering h…
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Welcome to Season 5 of Market Like A Badass! In this episode, we’re kicking things off by shining a spotlight on some incredible women shaping the cannabis industry. This episode is all about the unique perspectives and insights of women in cannabis—how to enter the industry, grow in your career, and navigate the challenges that come with it. We’ll…
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In this episode I look at the classic text of Western philosophy, Plato's Republic, as detailed by Constance Meinwald in her wide-ranging book Plato. I focus on the early portions of The Republic dealing with the quest for a definition of Justice, including the arguments of Glaucon and Thrasymachus.Dylan John
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In this episode I analyze I. F. Stone's critique of Socrates and his followers, as described in his book The Trial of Socrates. I focus on Socrates' hostility to democracy, the inadequecy of universalist philosophy, and the classical understanding of the gods.Dylan John
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Send us a text Tonight we are joined by We Know Texas Vino host, Will Donahue. We dot down and discuss the death of Glenn Patrick Felts, the owner of La Kiva Bar in Terlingua, Texas. Felts was found dead in the parking lot of his bar on February 4, 2014. Tony Flint was charged with first-degree murder in Felts' death, but was found not guilty in Ma…
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Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! In this episode, we’re delving into a crucial and often overlooked aspect of development: data validation. Join us as we explore how developers can validate data in their .NET solutions, which is vital for ensuring accuracy, security, and reliability. From basic input validation to more…
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Send us a text This week we discuss a case over a hundred years old that is still considered unsolved. Abby and Andrew Borden were killed with a hatchet in their home while their daughter Lizzie was at home, also at home during the crime was the maid, Bridget Sullivan. Police quickly determine that this must be an inside job. Lizzie is arrested, pu…
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In this episode I revisit Thucydides as discussed by David Bolotin in the classic History of Political Philosophy edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. I focus on Alcibiades, Nicias, and the Sicilian Expedition.Dylan John
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My guest this week, for my 200th Nostalgia Interview, is Christina Kim. It was terrific to catch up with Christina, who is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, before I left the University of Kent in July 2024. Christina begins by remembering the visa issues that consumed her time upon arriving at Kent just over a decade ago and how it took a while to w…
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Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! In this episode, we tackle a hot topic in the .NET community: Is .NET and C# evolving too fast? With all these rapid updates, can developers keep up and thoroughly learn the most recent features of .NET and C#? Join our hosts as they dive into the pros and cons of the fast-paced evolut…
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In this episode I look at the late 19th Century Darwinian Conservatism of Herbert Spencer, William Graham Sumner, and reactions by William James and others as described in Richard Hofstadter's Social Darwinism in American Thought.Dylan John
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Send us a text Caleb Harris disappeared on March 4th, and his body was found over three months later on June 24th. His badly decomposed body was found in a sewage system, that had been previously searched. It wasn't until the tropical storm hit the city, and that's when Caleb's remains were discovered. What we don't know is how did Caleb end up und…
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My guest this week is Eleni Kapogianni who I have known for about a decade. Eleni lectures in Linguistics at the University of Kent, and we talk about the big role that film (and film dialogue) plays in her research. Storytelling and fiction is a big hobby for Eleni, and we discuss the permeable nature of the work-life balance and find out about he…
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Send us a text Donna Marie Miller is the author of Texas Secessionists Standoff; the 1997 Republic of Texas "War,” (2023.) A real-life drama that unfolds involving the Republic of Texas antigovernment militia, otherwise known as ROT. Richard Lance McLaren, (self-proclaimed) “ambassador” for the ROT claimed that Texas was illegally annexed in 1845 b…
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In this episode I look at Gregory Kavka's 'Hobbes's War of All Against All' in The Social Contract Theorists edited by Christopher W. Morris, with a special focus on the prisoner's dilemma and nation size.Dylan John
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Send us a text This week I sit down with Jennifer Bucholtz and discuss updates in the unsolved murder case of Linda Malcolm. We covered Linda’s case with Jennifer and author George Jared last year. Here is a link to that episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-wine-and-true-crime/id1537715382?i=1000592259168 Please watch this video to …
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Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! In this episode, our hosts dive into the fascinating world of Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). Whether you’re already familiar with DSLs or just hearing about them for the first time, this episode promises to be an enlightening exploration of their power and potential in software develo…
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In this episode I return to Strauss and Cropsey collection, History of Political Philosophy, to focus on Alan Bloom's examination of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the general will, and the potential conflict between nature and custom.Dylan John
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Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! We’re thrilled to feature a special guest, Harry Pierson, who joined us to discuss his company, DBOS, and its cutting-edge technology. Conceived by researchers at MIT and Stanford, DBOS is revolutionizing how we approach cloud application development and deployment. Join us as we dive de…
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In this episode I wander through Rousseau's final book, published posthumously, The Reveries of the Solitary Walker. I look at the difference between youth and old age, trusting yourself and others, and the nature of reverie itself.Dylan John
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My guest this week is Gabriel Morris, Video Journalist at KMTV. We begin by talking about our Cardiff connection, and learn that Gabriel, who is originally from Hertfordshire, studied Geography in Liverpool and went into broadcast journalism. We find out where the spark for broadcast journalism came from, having grown up as a child with watching BB…
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In this episode I take a first look at Scottish Common Sense Philosophy as described by Douglas McDermid in The Rise and Fall of Scottish Common Sense Realism, with the aim of providing an overview of the major themes of Thomas Reid and his contemporaries.Dylan John
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Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! Today, we’re exploring the latest and greatest updates in .NET 9, exploring exciting new features and enhancements that will revolutionize your development experience. Whether you’re a seasoned .NET developer or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay…
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Send us a text This week we are discussing the tragic murder of Shelley Nance. She was a talented art student who was attending The Art Institute of Dallas in 2009 on scholarship when she was fatally stabbed 42 times by her boyfriend's roommate. The motive for this case still has people puzzled after all of this time. The killer is currently servin…
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Welcome to the twenty-third episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! In this exciting episode, we’re diving into web development to explore the latest technologies and approaches for building new websites and apps. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of…
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My guest this week is actor and stage combat instructor Duncan Woodruff who did a History degree at the University of Kent about fifteen years ago. We learn that Duncan had a plan from when he was at school to go into acting, and that his work in fight directing was more serendipitous. Duncan used to take part in the Dickens Festival Play every yea…
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Send us a text This week we are sharing our discussion about the suspected Austin serial killer that may or may not be responsible all of the suspicious deaths that have occurred at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. There is much speculation as to whom is responsible and whether or not these mysterious deaths are linked. Austin police have been quie…
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Welcome to the twenty-second episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! In this exciting installment, we’re diving into the essential development, productivity, and hardware tools our hosts use daily. Join us as we explore how to optimize your workflow, boost your efficiency, and leverage the best and our favorite tools and hardware to elevate your developm…
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My guest this week is Sofia Akin, journalist and main anchor at KMTV's Kent Tonight, and (as we learn in the breaking news at the end) who is about to join the BBC as a Broadcast Journalist. We learn that Sofia, who is from West Sussex, started out as a video journalist, and she talks about how no two days are the same. Sofia gives the example of a…
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Send us a text Tonight we discuss the unsolved abduction and murder of Jennifer Day. Jennifer was one week away from her 15th birthday, when she was abducted from a local donut shop where she working that morning. She opened the store, served a couple of customers, and then vanished. At 6:30 AM a customer finds Jennifer's personal belongings on the…
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Welcome to the twenty-first episode of “The Breakpoint Show”! Today, we’re thrilled to have a special guest, Daniel Marbach, join us for an in-depth discussion on .NET software performance. Performance is a crucial aspect of software development, and optimizing the performance of .NET applications is no exception. Join us as we explore the intricac…
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This interview is part of a series of podcast episodes recorded live on-site at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Hear exclusive interviews and discussions with industry leaders, offering fresh perspectives and insider knowledge on the latest trends in the cannabis world. In this episode, I sat down with Seth Yakatan, Partner at Katan Associate…
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This interview is part of a series of podcast episodes recorded live on-site at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Hear exclusive interviews and discussions with industry leaders, offering fresh perspectives and insider knowledge on the latest trends in the cannabis world. In this episode, I sat down with Kristi Palmer, Co-Founder and President …
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This interview is part of a series of podcast episodes recorded live on-site at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Hear exclusive interviews and discussions with industry leaders, offering fresh perspectives and insider knowledge on the latest trends in the cannabis world. In this episode, I sat down with Ian Dominguez, Founder of Delta Emerald …
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