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Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast

Catalog and Cocktails is an honest, no-BS, non-sales-y conversation about data and analytics. This is your unfiltered chat about everything interesting in data and metadata management, DataOps, architecture, and beyond. Join Juan Sequeda and Tim Gasper to explore emerging topics and hear from visionary leaders across the data space.

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52:50

Season 9 Finale with Tim Gasper and Juan Sequeda

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/05/29

As Season 9 of Catalog & Cocktails comes to a close, Tim and Juan reflect on the conversations, breakthroughs, and trends that shaped the past episodes. From rethinking data governance to building trust in your data, this recap dives into the standout moments, key lessons, and recurring themes from our incredible guests. Tune in for an honest, no-BS discussion on what we’ve learned this season—and a sneak peek at what’s coming next!

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56:08

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit UK 2025 Takeaways...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Join Juan and Tim as they welcome special guest Rebecca O’Kill (CDAO of AXIS Capital) fresh from their panel at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 in London. They'll have an Honest, No-BS discussion on making data catalog and governance work in the real world while sharing key themes and actionable insights from one of the year's most influential data conferences.

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05:37

TAKEAWAYS - Gartner Data & Analytics Summit UK 2025...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Join Juan and Tim as they welcome special guest Rebecca O’Kill (CDAO of AXIS Capital) fresh from their panel at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 in London. They'll have an Honest, No-BS discussion on making data catalog and governance work in the real world while sharing key themes and actionable insights from one of the year's most influential data conferences.

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09:48

Tim & Juan are on the Road (Again!): Rants About...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/05/08

This week Tim and Juan are on the road. Instead of taking a break, they will be commenting and ranting about their latest observations in the data world: data products, semantics, AI, knowledge graphs, governance, and so much more.

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53:09

What is Data + AI Observability and Why It's Part of...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Barr Moses, CEO & Co-Founder of Monte Carlo, challenges the notion that models alone create competitive advantage, arguing instead that the real moat lies in how organizations manage their proprietary data and ensure end-to-end reliability. Tim and Juan chat with Barr to get the Honest, No-BS scoop of what AI observability is (hint, it’s really data + AI) and how organizations can build resilient AI applications.

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04:10

TAKEAWAYS - What is Data + AI Observability and Why...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Barr Moses, CEO & Co-Founder of Monte Carlo, challenges the notion that models alone create competitive advantage, arguing instead that the real moat lies in how organizations manage their proprietary data and ensure end-to-end reliability. Tim and Juan chat with Barr to get the Honest, No-BS scoop of what AI observability is (hint, it’s really data + AI) and how organizations can build resilient AI applications.

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35:10

Tim & Juan Rant About AI and TED2025 Insights

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Fresh from the TED conference, Tim Gasper and Juan Sequeda share the most thought-provoking ideas that caught their attention: What are you most excited about in the world of AI? What are you concerned about? How do you find a balance?

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01:03:08

(Most) Data Teams Are a Waste of Resources with Blake...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Data teams often emerge from executive FOMO – chasing AI trends or vague "data-driven" aspirations, but Blake Burch, AI & Data Leader, reveals most remain stuck in setup mode, creating dashboards nobody uses. Team members rarely understand how their work impacts business outcomes, leading to data graveyards instead of value, with success measured by vibes rather than revenue. Join us as Blake proposes embedding data experts within business units, developing "full-stack" practitioners, and

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06:10

TAKEAWAYS - (Most) Data Teams Are a Waste of...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Data teams often emerge from executive FOMO – chasing AI trends or vague "data-driven" aspirations, but Blake Burch, AI & Data Leader, reveals most remain stuck in setup mode, creating dashboards nobody uses. Team members rarely understand how their work impacts business outcomes, leading to data graveyards instead of value, with success measured by vibes rather than revenue. Join us as Blake proposes embedding data experts within business units, developing "full-stack" practitioners, and

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59:19

How to Get Out of AI Proof-of-Concept Purgatory with...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Hugo Bowne-Anderson, Independent Data & AI Scientist, joins us to tackle why most AI applications fail to make it past the demo stage. We'll explore his concept of Evaluation-Driven Development (EDD) and how treating evaluation as a continuous process—not just a final step—can help teams escape "Proof-of-Concept Purgatory." How can we build AI applications that remain reliable and adaptable over time? What shifts are happening as boundaries between data, ML, and product development collapse

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05:14

TAKEAWAYS - How to Get Out of AI Proof-of-Concept...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Hugo Bowne-Anderson, Independent Data & AI Scientist, joins us to tackle why most AI applications fail to make it past the demo stage. We'll explore his concept of Evaluation-Driven Development (EDD) and how treating evaluation as a continuous process—not just a final step—can help teams escape "Proof-of-Concept Purgatory." How can we build AI applications that remain reliable and adaptable over time? What shifts are happening as boundaries between data, ML, and product development collapse

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01:09:29

Digital Twins and AI with Hala Nelson

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Hala Nelson, Professor of Mathematics and Author of "Essential Math for AI", explores how digital twin technology and AI deployments are reshaping organizational systems while challenging conventional wisdom. We will also discuss establishing a new "standard of care" in human-centered engineering and examine how these technological shifts are transforming the workforce. Join us as we untangle real-world AI implementation strategies that prioritize both technological innovation and human

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06:09

TAKEAWAYS - Digital Twins and AI with Hala Nelson

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Hala Nelson, Professor of Mathematics and Author of "Essential Math for AI", explores how digital twin technology and AI deployments are reshaping organizational systems while challenging conventional wisdom. We will also discuss establishing a new "standard of care" in human-centered engineering and examine how these technological shifts are transforming the workforce. Join us as we untangle real-world AI implementation strategies that prioritize both technological innovation and human

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01:10:55

What Do Data Modeling, Data Vault and Knowledge...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Patrick Cuba, Snowflake Architect, explores the fundamental connections between Data Modeling, Data Vault, and Knowledge Graphs—revealing how these approaches all center on the same core elements: business entities, their relationships, and their historical states. Patrick unpacks why, despite the AI revolution, human expertise remains irreplaceable for accountability and real business value. If you're wrestling with cognitive overload in the face of data explosion or wondering how different

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06:33

TAKEAWAYS - What Do Data Modeling, Data Vault and...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Patrick Cuba, Snowflake Architect, explores the fundamental connections between Data Modeling, Data Vault, and Knowledge Graphs—revealing how these approaches all center on the same core elements: business entities, their relationships, and their historical states. Patrick unpacks why, despite the AI revolution, human expertise remains irreplaceable for accountability and real business value. If you're wrestling with cognitive overload in the face of data explosion or wondering how different

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01:31:46

Data Contracts, Data Products, Data Mesh with...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Tim and Juan meet in person with Jean-Georges Perrin for a longer-than-usual episode. Together, they unpack the real meaning behind data contracts, explaining how these agreements serve as the backbone for successful data products and the practical framework for data mesh implementation. If you want to cut through all the jargon and buzzwords and get to an Honest, No-BS discussion, this is the episode for you!

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06:09

TAKEAWAYS - Data Contracts, Data Products, Data Mesh...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/20

Tim and Juan meet in person with Jean-Georges Perrin for a longer-than-usual episode. Together, they unpack the real meaning behind data contracts, explaining how these agreements serve as the backbone for successful data products and the practical framework for data mesh implementation. If you want to cut through all the jargon and buzzwords and get to an Honest, No-BS discussion, this is the episode for you!

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58:44

Building Trust in Your Data with Frances O'Rafferty

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Frances O'Rafferty, Senior Manager at Baringa, explore sthe critical gap between data-driven aspirations and decision-making reality. While many organizations claim to be "data-driven," leaders often revert to gut instinct when making crucial decisions. We'll examine how fragmented data experiences erode confidence and how a user-centric approach that brings together data, metadata, quality metrics, and lineage in one place can build the foundation of trust necessary for truly data-driven decision

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06:04

TAKEAWAYS - Building Trust in Your Data with Frances...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Frances O'Rafferty, Senior Manager at Baringa, explore sthe critical gap between data-driven aspirations and decision-making reality. While many organizations claim to be "data-driven," leaders often revert to gut instinct when making crucial decisions. We'll examine how fragmented data experiences erode confidence and how a user-centric approach that brings together data, metadata, quality metrics, and lineage in one place can build the foundation of trust necessary for truly data-driven decision

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22:51

Gartner Data and Analytics 2025 Takeaways: Modern...

Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Join Juan and Tim as they welcome special guests Krystin Kim (VP of Data & Analytics at Post Holdings) and Mary Lou Pirrera (Senior Manager of Data Management and Governance at The Campbell's Company) fresh from their panel at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025. They'll have an Honest, No-BS discussion on making data catalog and governance work in the real world while sharing key themes and actionable insights from one of the year's most influential data conferences.

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