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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

The Broadway Beat Podcast

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PJ Adzima, Sarah Lasko 46:47

för 6 dagar sedan46:47

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Season two has arrived! New guests, new goofs, same old drama 💅 This week’s episode features the lovely PJ Adzima (Book of Mormon, Stage Time). We chat gambling debts, why Broadway isn’t cool anymore, and staple guns. Then, orphan Duffy joins us to talk about singing while cleaning the orphanage and her quest to finally get adopted. 00:00:00 - Hello and headlines 00:02:39 - PJ Adzima 00:19:32 - The orphan, Duffy, joins the pod! 00:34:18 - We play "Weird Mormon Belief or Drunk Thought" PJ Adzima - @pjadz , @stagetimenyc Sarah Lasko - @saraheleora Zach Raffio - @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Elsie Fisher, Two Tree Hill 50:53

för 11 weeks sedan50:53

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It’s our season one finale! Elsie Fisher ("Eighth Grade," "Barry") joins us to discuss craft services, why there should be a Disneyland in Queens, and what a stage is. Then, two exciting new composers pitch their sequel to "Sweeney Todd." Plus, our guests help record some ad reads! Season two of The Broadway Beat Podcast premiere February 26th! Catch up on season one whenever you get your podcasts. 00:00:00 - Hello and headlines 00:02:38 - Elsie Fisher 00:21:06 - An exciting new production duo! 00:40:09 - Record our ads please Elsie Fisher - @elsiekfisher Two Tree Hill - @twotreehillofficial Zach Raffio - @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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The Theater Lovers, James LaBella 49:53

för 12 weeks sedan49:53

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Theater loving creators The Theater Lovers (Will Anderson and Rachael Joyce-Anderson) join us to talk bringing drinks into theaters, when movies come out, and that time a dog was in "Pretty Woman: The Musical." Then, heiress Violet Memorial stops by to discuss her family’s dust mine fortune. Plus we play "Could This Thing Catch Kristin Chenoweth?" 00:00:00 - Hello and headlines 00:02:00 - The Theater Lovers 00:18:47 - Violet Memorial joins the pod 00:33:25 - We play "Could This Thing Catch Kristin Chenoweth?" The Theater Lovers: @the_theater_lovers James LaBella: @james.la.bella Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Jonathan Hogue, Kendall Davis 45:12

för 13 weeks sedan45:12

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Friends don’t lie, and neither do we when we say: this is a great episode. Jonathan Hogue ("Stranger Sings") stops by to talk about the suspicious Netflix series “Stranger Things,” what it takes to write a parody musical, and puppet sentience. Then, Josh Groban’s Greying Beard joins us to discuss all it brings to the famous performer’s plate. 00:00:00 - Hellos and Headlines 00:02:21 - Jonathan Hogue 00:21:16 - Josh Groban's Greying Beard is here! 00:33:24 - We play "Stranger Things or Strange Thing" Jonathan Hogue: @jthogue2 Kendall Davis: @hahakendalldavis Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Patti Murin, Natalie Ortega 48:02

för 14 weeks sedan48:02

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The wonderful Patti Murin (many, many princesses) joins the pod to talk daytime TV drink choices, showtime rituals, and to teach us a little something about laughter. Then, "The Search for Elle Woods" contestant Bekka stops by to discuss her time on the hit MTV competition. Plus, a round of the fan favorite game Ain’t Nothin’ Satiric About These Lyrics. 00:00:00 - Hello and headlines 00:01:56 - Patti Murin 00:21:30 - Bekka joins the pod 00:36:27 - We play "Ain't Nothin' Satiric About These Lyrics!" Patti Murin: @pattimurin Natalie Ortega: @nataliegraceortega Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Dylan MarcAurele, Olivia Miller 42:56

för 15 weeks sedan42:56

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Fun! The extraordinary Dylan MarcAurele ("Pop Off, Michelangelo!") and Olivia Miller ("Bloody Mary LIVE!") join us to chat Real Housewives, parody musicals, wigs and more. Then, the one an only Bloody Mary stops by to discuss her triumphant live show, history’s untold tales, and peasants. 00:00:00 - Hello and headlines 00:02:36 - Dylan and Olivia 00:22:35 - Bloody Mary joins us! 00:36:22 - We play "'Real Housewives' Quote or Rejected 'Bad Cinderella' Tagline" Dylan MarcAurele: @dylanmarcaurele Olivia Miller: @thatoliviamiller / @bloodymaryliveshow Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Andrew Kober, Jennifer Haining 48:29

för 16 weeks sedan48:29

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Andrew Kober ("Audra Gypsy," "The Queen of Versailles") joins this week’s ep (short for episode) to talk "Beetlejuice," his annual income, French hairstyles and more. Then, The Guy Who Didn’t Quite Get “Suffs” joins to discuss what he learned at the Tony-winning musical “Suffs." 00:00:00 - Hello and Headlines 00:02:41 - Andrew Kober 00:23:37 - The Guy Who Didn't Quite Get "Suffs" 00:38:02 - Can We Count to 20 Please!? Andrew Kober: @andrewkober Jennifer Haining: @itsraininghaining Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose , with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht . The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Steven Boyer, Rachael Burke 46:58

för 17 weeks sedan46:58

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GOOGELLL ME! Steven Boyer ("Kimberly Akimbo," "Hand to God") joins us to discuss standup catchphrases, the NBC sitcom "Trial & Error," and the brand new Kimberly Akimbo video game. Then, Elphaba joins us to reveal a juicy detail omitted from "Wicked." 00:00:00 Hello and headlines 00:01:48 Steven Boyer 00:19:27 Elphaba is here! 00:34:53 The Government Issued Kimberly Akimbo Anagram Slam Steven Boyer: @steveboyer5000 Rachael Burke: @rachael_burke Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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Joe Iconis, HaleyJane Rose, Edward Precht 57:02

för 18 weeks sedan57:02

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It’s opening night! The wonderful Joe Iconis ("Be More Chill," "The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical") joins our very first episode to discuss haunted scripts, Joe’s death in “Waitress,” and Hunter S. Thompson blowin’ things up. Then, lounge singer Analise Ivories stops by to discuss music, martinis, and being trapped on top of a piano. Finally, porn playwright Neil Semen lifts the curtain behind such master(batory)pieces as "The Odd Cumple," "Laughter on the 69th Floor," and more. 00:00:00 What is this podcast? 00:01:19 Broadway news this week 00:23:01 Analise Ivories, lounge singer 00:32:30 Neil Semen, porn playwright 00:44:05 Everybody’s favorite game: ”Be More Chill or Be Less Chill” Joe Iconis: @mrjoeiconis HaleyJane Rose: @haleyisfamous Edward Precht: @pertoltprecht Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @bwaybeatnews TikTok: @thebroadwaybeat thebroadwaybeat.com The Broadway Beat Podcast is created, produced, and hosted by Zach Raffio. It is produced and engineered by HaleyJane Rose, with additional contributions by associate producer Edward Precht. The theme song is composed by JaKe Rose and sung by Patti Lupone.…

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