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Welcome to the Data Podcast for Nerds! where we interview amazing professionals and learn how they use data to solve the world's problems. We're sharing all the tips, tricks, and nerdy fun bits to make you the best data analyst you can be!

  1. 53 MIN AGO

    100 Episodes Later... Data Nerd Awards and Unfiltered Data Predictions

    Learn all about how 5 of the best data professionals predict their usage of data to solve the world's problems, one hot take at a time. Pop the champagne for the 100th episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! 🍾🥂 I got to celebrate my favorite podcast with a powerhouse panel of past guests: Matthew Brandt, Sonali Kumar, Elijah Butler, Robin Hunt, Ramona Truta Tune in to hear us dish on the last three years in data and predict the crazy, brutal, extreme future ahead. From the first-ever Data Nerd Awards to spicy hot takes on why dashboards are not dead, this anniversary special is a deep dive into the heart and soul of the data community. You'll want to stay 'til the end because I'm offering something super special for all my listeners... to celebrate YOU 🤓 Where to find the 5 best data professionals Matthew Brandt Sonali Kumar Elijah Butler Robin Hunt Ramona Truta ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    1h 5m

  2. 22 JAN

    Highlights from my Third Year as a Podcast Host

    In this special 99th episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, Monica continues a favorite tradition by welcoming back the incredible Ramona Truta for the third year in a row! As they celebrate the end of Season 3 and look toward the monumental 100th episode, they're dishing out some serious nerdnourishment on everything from the history of AI to the evolution of data-driven auditing. They reflect on a year of significant milestones within the data and AI sectors. Monica details her professional shift from traditional auditing to creating educational content focused on AI-driven audit procedures and the "onion-like" layers of machine learning. The conversation highlights the historical context of artificial intelligence, tracing its roots back to the 1950s to provide listeners with essential AI literacy. Beyond technical skills, the two discuss the challenges of content creation, the importance of community mentorship, and the value of networking with fellow industry experts. ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    40 min

  3. 1 JAN

    Best of Data Podcast for Nerds! Season 3

    Hey nerds, Monica here! I wanted to celebrate the New Year by sharing a video of some clips from Season 3 of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Check out all the best tips, tricks, and nerdy fun bits to make you the best data analyst you can be 🤓 Thank you for all your support this year, I appreciate each and every one of you and as always folks... Happy Learning!! ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    7 min

  4. 18/12/2025

    How to Become a Data Analyst Without Strong Technical Acumen | Jonathan Yamasaki

    Learn all about how a Data Analyst Apprentice uses data to solve the world's problems, one networking event at a time. You've heard of doom scrolling, but what about doom learning? On the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Jonathan shares with us how to break the cycle of endless studying without applying your learned skills. Jonathan Yamasaki shares his powerful origin story, including overcoming a spicy childhood to become the first in his family to graduate from college. He explains how he transitioned into data analytics after proving that crucial soft skills are the real key to landing a tech role. Learn how he secured a role through a unique, free apprenticeship program and how he uses his skills to solve real-world problems in construction and community advocacy. Highlights 🔦 - Top 5 transferrable skills - The power of intentional networking - Free resources to launch your data career What excuse are you hiding behind today that is keeping you from starting your journey to become a successful data professional tomorrow? Where to find Jonathan LinkedIn Instagram: jonyamasaki Email: jyamasaki93@gmail.com ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    37 min

  5. 09/10/2025

    Career Transition Secrets: Every Data Leader Needs an ANCHOR | Aakriti Agrawal

    Learn all about how an author uses data to solve the world's problems, one ANCHOR at a time. Meet Aakriti, a self-described "data superhero" whose journey started in Actuarial Science (believing insurance would save the world) and pivoted dramatically after stumbling into the world of data analytics! She proved that anybody can learn to code and leveraged her passion for problem-solving to become a full-stack developer and the founder of a non-profit organization helping young girls learn how to code. Aakriti is now working as a Data Governance professional and has unlocked a new achievement: "Author". She recently published her book, 'Data Governance Change Management', which is based on a change management model she created, called ANCHOR, that can be applied to any program. It's a very practical and actionable book, intended to be used as a workshop book with the goal for professionals to take it and run with it. 🔦 Highlights - Career transition secrets for data professionals - Being open to opportunities and leveraging transferable skills - Prioritizing problem-solving and risk-taking skills to build lasting success - Introduction to the ANCHOR change management model, focusing on employees wanting to be involved Whether you're a seasoned data leader or looking to make a massive career transition, this episode has something for you. Where to find Aakriti LinkedIn Grab the book here Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    43 min

  6. 25/09/2025

    Decoding Machine Learning Interviews | Nirmal Budhathoki and Karun Thankachan

    Learn all about how a data scientists use data to solve the world's problems, one ML interview at a time. Do you really need to master the complex math behind machine learning models to ace your interview?In the latest episode of Data Podcast for Nerds! we have two amazing Senior Data Scientists, Nirmal and Karun, helping to break down the complexities of Machine Learning careers and the essential steps for interview mastery. We dive into the evolving landscape of ML roles and their new book, Decoding Machine Learning Interviews.Highlights 🔦• Revising your foundational ML concepts and ensuring your knowledge is future-proof.• Developing the key skill of translating complex ML concepts for both technical teams and business stakeholders.• Using targeted study guides to prepare for interviews related to ML concepts.Get the inside scoop on how to ace your next ML interview by focusing on your foundations. Where to find Nirmal and KarunNirmal's LinkedInKarun's LinkedInGet the book here ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    54 min

  7. 03/07/2025

    From Data to Decisions: Mastering The Tenets of Highly Effective Data Teams | Ollie Hughes

    Learn all about how a problem solving enthusiast uses data to solve the world's problems, one business improvement at a time. Ever wondered what makes a data team truly exceptional? The latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds is a bit different this week as we dive deep with Ollie Hughes, co-founder of Count, to uncover the secrets to building a highly effective data team that stands out above the rest! After sharing his journey from mechanical engineering into data, Ollie pivots to a comprehensive and structured framework he's been working on to revolutionize the way data teams work together with the organization. This framework is called The Tenets of Highly Effective Data Teams and includes 4 pillars: 1. Seeking operational clarity 2. Solving business problems 3. Minimizing time to decision 4. Measuring yourself If you're ready to level up your data career and become the problem-solving hero your business needs, tune in to this insightful episode and start your journey to data effectiveness! Where to find Ollie LinkedIn e-book ****** Data Career Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more MERCH!! Grab your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nerdnourishment swag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support If you like what you see, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a broccoli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (it fuels my creativity)

    44 min

  8. 19/06/2025

    Unmasking AI's Algorithmic Bias

    This podcast episode is AI generated, using the tool NotebookLM and summarizes Joy Buloamwini's book "Unmasking AI". Listen in to learn about the groundbreaking insights from Joy Buolamwini's powerful book, Unmasking AI, exploring her personal journey and pivotal research. Key Takeaways from this episode: • AI systems inherently carry algorithmic bias from biased creators and unrepresentative "pale male datasets," leading to disproportionate failures for marginalized groups, especially darker-skinned women. • AI harms extend beyond technical errors, causing profound societal consequences like wrongful arrests and denial of essential services, highlighting the need for a "sociotechnical" understanding of AI. • Algorithmic justice requires shifting power, mandating accountability, ensuring explicit consent for data, and recognizing that not building or deploying certain AI systems is a vital choice. • Driving change in AI requires interdisciplinary collaboration and courageous advocacy, humanizing harms through diverse communication like technical research, art, and personal storytelling, and empowering marginalized voices to influence policy. You can find Joy's book here ****** Audit Analytics & AI Consulting Book a call to learn more MERCH! If you're a fan of nerdy swag, check out our merch store! Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity)

    18 min
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Welcome to the Data Podcast for Nerds! where we interview amazing professionals and learn how they use data to solve the world's problems. We're sharing all the tips, tricks, and nerdy fun bits to make you the best data analyst you can be!

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  • Creator
    nerdnourishment
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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    Clean
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    © nerdnourishment
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    Data Podcast for Nerds!