What makes creative Sydneysiders tick? Getting below the surface with the people who make great things happen in our city, the people who create companies and radio stations, paintings and music, buildings, landscapes and so much more. Hosted by Matt Levinson.
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The Anycast - powered by CacheFly About The Anycast https://www.theanycast.com/about/ The Anycast – powered by CacheFly celebrates the tech disruptors, digital pioneers, innovators, code warriors, and unconventional thinkers who refuse to conform to corporate norms. From the entrepreneurial rule-breakers, rule-makers, and rule-benders, reshaping the future with their boundless creativity to entertain and educate the world, to those charting a new course in the world of technology innovation. ...
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Full episode launches on March 13由Matt Levine, Erica Mandy
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ICYMI - Why You're Wrong About AI: Overcoming Limitations of Artificial Intelligence with Christopher Penn
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In Case You Missed It… Chris Penn, the pioneering mind behind TrustInsights.ai and a leading figure in AI analytics, shares his captivating journey through the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. From his early days in IT to his groundbreaking work with machine learning and generative AI, Chris offers a wealth of insights that illuminate…
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Why You're Wrong About AI: Overcoming Limitations of Artificial Intelligence with Christopher Penn
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Matt Levine sits down with Christopher Penn, the Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist at TrustInsights.ai. They discuss why we’re underusing AI, the biases holding us back, and how to embrace AI’s strengths for practical applications. Christopher shares insights on AI's role in content creation, the future of AGI, and how creatives can stay ahead in…
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Caroline Butler-Bowdon - universally known as CBB - has been a curator and a museum director, a PhD researcher, a government leader with a track record of significant change and she’s now the State Librarian. She’s one of those people who seem to attract good people into their orbit, who become a centre of gravity all their own. I see these people …
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Full episode launches on February 20由Matt Levine, Christopher Penn
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ICYMI - The Era of AI-Powered Content Creation: Insights from 20-Year Podcasting Veteran with Rob Greenlee
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In Case You Missed It… Podcasting icon Rob Greenlee takes us on a captivating journey through the evolution of podcasting, sharing his unique insights from over two decades in the industry. From his early beginnings in radio in 1999 to working with giants like Microsoft, Rob gives us a front-row seat to the innovations that have shaped podcast dist…
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The Era of AI-Powered Content Creation: Insights from 20-Year Podcasting Veteran with Rob Greenlee
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Matt Levine talks with podcasting legend Rob Greenlee to discuss content creation in the age of AI. They discuss the growing influence of video in podcasting, short-form versus long-form content, and how to stand out in an increasingly competitive podcasting landscape. Tune in to hear practical advice on creating content, building authentic connect…
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Full episode launches on January 30由Matt Levine, Rob Greenlee
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In Case You Missed It… Mike Allton, the mastermind behind four thriving podcasts, takes us on a journey through his decade-long experience in content creation. With a rich background in balancing side hustles and full-time gigs, including his work with Agorapulse, Mike sheds light on how he's continually enhancing his podcasting craft. His passion …
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Matt Levine sits down with Mike Allton to discuss the seismic shifts AI is creating across industries. They also discuss AI’s role in marketing, productivity, and content creation, including how Mike uses AI to manage four active podcasts without breaking a sweat. If you’re curious about AI’s impact on your life, career, or marketing strategy—and h…
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Full episode launches on January 9由Matt Levine, Mike Allton
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ICYMI - The Relationship Acquisition Model: Rethink Your Customer Acquisition Strategy with Gord Vickman
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In Case You Missed It... Former morning radio producer and host Gord Vickman joins us for a captivating journey through the shifting sands of the media landscape. From navigating the turbulent seas of traditional radio at Chorus Entertainment to embracing the burgeoning world of podcasting, Gord offers a firsthand account of the industry's evolutio…
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The Relationship Acquisition Model: Rethink Your Customer Acquisition Strategy with Gord Vickman
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Matt Levine sits down with Gord Vickman to discuss the "Relationship Acquisition Model," showing how nurturing audience relationships builds loyalty and drives long-term business growth. Gord shares ways to monetize podcasts without ads, leverage AI for efficiency, and create content that truly resonates. Packed with actionable insights, this conve…
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Full episode launches on December 19由Matt Levine, Gord Vickman
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ICYMI - Craft Unique Experiences for Your Audience: Lessons from Disney World with Lou Mongello
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In Case You Missed It... Lou Mongello, the vibrant host of the WDW Radio podcast, takes us on an enchanting journey filled with magic, resilience, and the power of following one's dreams. From his early days as a lawyer in New Jersey to becoming a celebrated Disney content creator, Lou shares how his passion for Disney, sparked by cherished family …
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Matt Levine talks to Lou Mongello, a former attorney who left the practice of law to follow his passion for Disney. They discuss the business side of running a podcast, ways to consistently create unique experiences for your audience, and lessons from Disney World that you can apply to your business immediately. Lou is a passionate keynote speaker,…
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Full episode launches on November 28由Matt Levine, Lou Mongello
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In Case You Missed It... Podcasting trailblazer Elsie Escobar, a Hall of Fame inductee and the Director of Community and Content at Libsyn, joins us to share her journey and insights into the world of podcasting. Elsie takes us back to her innovative beginnings in 2006, with a yoga podcast that flipped the script on teaching visual classes through …
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Matt Levine talks to Elsie Escobar, an 18-year-plus podcasting veteran, mentor, strategist, and inductee to the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. They discuss the history of podcasting, what you must do to thrive in the new age of podcasting, and how to stand out in a world where thousands of creators are doing the exact same thing you’re doing. …
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Full episode launches on November 7由Matt Levine, Elsie Escobar
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ICYMI - Podcasting Defined: What’s Real, What’s Not, and Where the Money Is with Paul Colligan
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In Case You Missed It... Ever wondered how podcasting has evolved from its early days to the era of AI? Join us as we sit down with industry veteran Paul Colligan, who has seen it all from the days of Audible's groundbreaking audio vision to co-founding the Podcast Partnership. Paul's journey is a testament to the seismic shifts and growing pains i…
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Matt Levine talks to Paul Colligan, author of the #1 Top Selling "How To Podcast" and CEO of The Podcast Partnership – where he helps people monetize their audience through podcasting. They discuss the evolution of podcasting, ways to make a living from your podcast, and how to give your audience value in exchange for their attention. Guest Paul Co…
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Full episode launches on October 17由Matt Levine, Paul Colligan
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Tech entrepreneur and boat aficionado Kris Beevers joins us for a compelling conversation on Anycast! From his unique lifestyle living on a boat in Singapore to pioneering influential tech startups like NS1 and NetBox Labs, Kris offers an inside look at his extraordinary journey. We unpack the evolution of NetBox, an invaluable open-source network …
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Welcome to an engaging episode featuring Tom Daly, the renowned New Hampshire tech guru, who shares his exhilarating journey in the tech landscape. From his humble beginnings with a fascination for dial-up ISPs during high school to his significant role at Metro2000 Internet Services, Tom’s story is one of passion and persistence. Hear firsthand ho…
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Get ready for an extraordinary conversation with Avi Freedman, a trailblazer in the realm of internet infrastructure. Avi recounts his remarkable journey from tinkering with computers in 1978 to launching Philadelphia's first ISP, and his current leadership role at Kentik. With an insider’s view on the transition of Kentik towards enterprise soluti…
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ICYMI - Cloud Infrastructure: All You Need to Know About the Cloud Hosting Space with Greg Moss
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Dive deep into the world of cloud infrastructure and innovative technology sales with our special guest, Greg Moss. From his roots in the Bronx to founding Hook Safe, Greg’s journey is an inspiring tale of perseverance and success. Learn about his transition into technology recruiting and his influential roles at Upstack and CloudAdvise. Greg demys…
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ICYMI - How EdgeUno is Bringing the Cloud to LatAm, Why Connectivity is Hard, Using AI and More with Mehmet Akcin
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Mehmet Akcin, a seasoned IT veteran from industry giants like Microsoft and Yahoo, joins us on The Anycast to share his riveting journey into entrepreneurship. His inspiring story reveals how personal challenges, such as his son's heart condition and his own eyesight issues, led him to establish EdgeUno, a company that specializes in cloud services…
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ICYMI - David vs. Goliath: From Making Customers Happy to “Battling” Against Amazon with Kurt Mackey of Fly.io
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What if your skepticism about a medium turned into admiration? Join us on The Anycast as we sit down with Kurt Mackey, CEO of Fly.io, to explore the transformative journey of podcasting. Kurt revisits the early days of the medium, sharing his invaluable experiences in the startup world. He reveals the delicate balance between fostering autonomy and…
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jay Adelson, a long-time friend and esteemed business leader, as we navigate the complex world of running a business and the pivotal role of venture capital. We reflect on our own journeys, delving into the essence of passion and dedication that drives successful enterprises. Jay demystifies the often m…
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Danièle Hromek is at the centre of an incredible moment. Creative, entrepreneurial, full of ideas, she’s right in the centre of a profound shift that’s underway towards a growing appreciation of Country, and of connecting and designing with Country, and it’s changing the way we think about and plan our cities. What I love about her work is the flui…
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James Bradley grew up a couple of streets back from the beach, and it never let him go. Despite stints selling newspapers in a pub and working in a video shop, as a judge’s associate and a solicitor, it’s his career as a writer that’s given voice to that deep and abiding love and fascination with the ocean. With 10 books to his name and at least as…
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Cath Dwyer is a radio maker and journalist who’s helped shape the culture of radio here. A former Young Journalist of the Year and Human Rights medal winner, she founded the ABC’s pioneering participatory journalism project ABC Open, and has worked in radio at all levels from community stations through to Radio National and Triple J. At a time when…
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Brooke Webb is larger than life. From sneaking in to a Nirvana gig through a broken window (and landing right on the stage, in front of Dave Grohl’s massive right calf), to touring Sonic Youth. Running away to join the circus through to her current gig as Chief Executive of the Sydney Writers Festival. She’s lived a hundred different lives and reli…
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Georgia Weir founded the life changing community running program Deadly Runners. She competed in the New York, Gold Coast, North Coast and Chicago marathons. But she wasn’t always a runner, in fact she came to the sport as an absolute last resort, having lived through some incredibly tough times - the perfect prep for the high highs of running at t…
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In this episode of The Anycast, Matt talks to Kristopher Beevers, the CEO of NetBox Labs, a solution that helps companies build and manage complex networks. Previously, Kris co-founded and led NS1, which was acquired by IBM in 2023. They discuss the remarkable rise of open-source projects, why many networking businesses are shifting towards cloud-b…
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Belqis Youssofzay is an architect who grew up in Afghanistan and India, moving to Sydney’s central coast as a teenager. From dreamy photography to the Powerhouse renewal, her work reflects that unique journey - this fascinating conversation covers so much ground, from Muriel’s Wedding and swimming cossies to the role of museums and culture in socie…
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Full episode launches on March 21
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In this episode of The Anycast, Matt talks to Thomas Daly, an experienced technologist and the CEO of Big Network, a connectivity platform that securely connects networks and services between people, places, clouds and devices. They discuss where the edge of the internet is located, why DynDNS is still operational, and what Google’s announcement ab…
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Full episode launches on February 8
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In this episode of The Anycast, Matt interviews Avi Freedman, the co-founder and CEO of Kentik. Avi has decades of experience as a technologist and networking executive, and he is also a professional poker player. They talk about the future of cloud networking, how to uncover what your customers really want, and the one skill every leader should ha…
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Full episode launches on January 25
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In this episode of The Anycast, Matt interviews Greg Moss, the CEO of CloudAdvise and Managing Director of UPSTACK. They talk about cloud infrastructure and why it’s important, when to adopt the cloud for your business, and the sales skills to master for a successful career. Greg shares his journey from biomedical engineering to sales, and later fo…
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Full episode launches on January 11
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Kenny Yong-soo Son makes stunningly handcrafted metal objects from metal, concrete and sometimes timber, beautifully shaped spoons, a cup, dustpan and broom, a light shade, even a starkly geometric bookmark. If that wasn’t enough, he runs one of Sydney’s much loved restaurants, Sang By Mabasa, pushing the thinking around Korean food. His work is ex…
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Mel Greblo is a startup founder and CEO working to help women rebuild their lives after family violence. At least a quarter of Australian women are affected by this insidious and deeply destructive form of abuse, which so often leaves victim survivors financially impoverished with battered self esteem, a tough base to build a new life. Helping them…
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a content delivery network (CDN)? In this enlightening conversation with our guest, Matt Levine, the mastermind behind CacheFly, we dive into the intriguing world of CDNs. Matt shares his journey from the early days of working in the CDN space to establishing his very own company. He paints a vivid pi…
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Ricky Simandjuntak has had a hand in so much that is good about music in our city right now. Sampa The Great, The Kid Laroi, Becca Hatch, ONEFOUR - four entirely different acts, all global stars or stars in the making - and you can see him front and centre in the new Netflix doco Against All Odds, as ONEFOUR’s manager. I started talking with Ricky …
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Jess Hill has almost unbelievable stores of nerve. A teen actor who convinced advertisers to get on board with a Dolly meets Time magazine startup at 19, she’s made a career of doing things few of us have the courage for. Fearless and tenacious in pursuit of a story, she’s rigorous, passionate and deeply affecting in the telling of them. Despite st…
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Topher Boehm took the risky move of going foraging for native flowers to create the yeast for his beers instead of getting a typical off-the-shelf starter, and the results are truly imaginative and special. His story starts in Dallas Texas, with stops in Rome and northern Spain, and an unfolding love affair with Sydney. It takes in cosmology and bi…
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