Drinks ’N Data

The guys welcome John Swift to the podcast to talk data strategy. They caffeinate the conversation with a lively discussion about coffee! Drinks Sponsor: Black Rifle Coffee Company Data Sponsor: Analytics TO WIN® Drink Mentions: www.kaladicoffee.com Other Mentions: 1)  https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/ 2)  https://adsspot.me/media/t...

Shawn & Tony weigh in on the popular debate about whether or not dashboards are truly dead. The episode kicks off with a rundown of 15 vintage cocktails. Drink & Data Sponsor: assessIT.io Drink Mentions: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/vintage-drinks/ Data Mentions: Thoughtspot DnD Proverb: Vintage has it's Merits

The DnD Team is back from a summer break with a "host" of changes, including a new co-host!  The guys discuss data project pitfalls and offer some recent drink recommendations. Drink Sponsor: MGFAA.com  - Madison Group Fine Arts Appraisal Data Sponsor: assessIT.io Drink Mentions: Diet Coke; Hillsboro Brewing Leaping Lemur Spending More isn't Always Better

The guys put a wrap on Qlik Connect 2025 by chatting with Brian Booden from The Data Mix about key takeaways from this year's event. They kick off the episode with another tequila taste test.  Drinks Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Data Sponsor: Qlik Drink Mentions: Patron Anejo Don Julio Anejo Milagro Anejo Other Mentions: The Data Mix Podcast Data Mentions: Qlik  DnD Pro...

Shawn & Kanon sit down with Qlik's Nick Magnuson and Sam Pierson at Qlik Connect to discuss how a data strategy serves as the glue that joins AI-driven analytics with effective data management.  The episode begins with a fabulous blind tequila taste test. Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Drink Mentions: Patron Anejo Don Julio Anejo Milagro Anejo Data Mentions: Qlick DnD...

Robin Sarkar from Enstall Group joins the DnD guys in-person at Qlik Connect 2025 to share his story about using data to help grow the company from millions to billions.  The insight from this episode will help any organization with their data-related efforts. Drink Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Data Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025 Drink Mentions: Disney's Resort Blend Coffee...

Shawn welcomes special guest Jonathan Clarke, COO at assessIT.io to the show for a candid chat about the truth of Data Governance.  For the drinks segment, they serve up some insights into the Dutch drinking culture! Drink Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Data Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025 Drink Mentions: Borrel = A Dutch term for an afternoon drink or informal social drink gather...

Shawn & Kanon welcome back Brendan Grady, the leader of Qlik's Analytic's business, to chat about the state of AI in the world of Analytics…what is working well and what can be done better.  In the drinks segment they share tips for planning your own Bourbon Trail Trip. Drinks Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Data Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025 Spiritless Kentucky 74 Bo...

The guys welcome Drew Clarke, General Manager of Data Solutions at Qlik, to the show for a lively discussion about data quality debt…truly, it was lively.   They kick off the episode with memories of past business meetings involving spirits. Drinks Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Data Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025 Drinks Mentioned: Glenfiddich 12 yr scotch Florida Man Douoble IPS...

Is it worth it to take shortcuts with your data engineering efforts? Shawn and Kanon review the advantages and disadvantages. For the drinks segment, they recommend some great value spirits to help stretch your dollars in uncertain times. Drink Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com Data Sponsor: Qlik Connect 2025 Drinks Mentions: 1. Glenlivet 12 yr Scotch 2. Glenmorangie 10 yr Scotc...

The guys welcome special guest David Carson to unpack the advantages AND disadvantages of using the Medallion Architecture for data lake houses.  They kick off the episode discussing the merits of drink flights and sampler tastings. Sponsor: Qlik Connect Conference 2025 www.qlikconnect.com Drinks Mentioned: Guiness Zero-  https://www.guinness.com/en-us/beers/guinness-0 Brooklyn Brewery Special Eff...

Shawn & Kanon dive into DeepSeek and consider the impact for data professionals.  Shawn also shares an improbable tale of a chance meeting in a London pub. Sponsors: underdogwinekc.com AnalyticstoWin.com Notes: https://cambridgedistillery.co.uk/products/margaux-2024-premier http://www.deepseek.com/ DND Proverb: Drinks 'N Data: If you think you have a problem, seek help from a professional

Shawn & Kanon discuss the 2024 Dataversity report on Trends in Data Management and recount favorite podcast moments from 2024. For the drinks segment, they simultaneously sample a couple of whiskeys from Dry Fly Distilling. Sponsors: Dry Fly Distilling Dry Fly Straight Triticale Whiskey – Dry Fly Distilling https://dryflydistilling.com/collections/specialty-releases/products/dry-fly-9-year-sin...

Get informed on upcoming Power BI licensing changes and learn about Microsoft Fabric on the latest episode of the Drinks 'n Data podcast. Special guest Leon Gordon joins the guys to serve up his MVP wisdom about Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.  For the drinks segment, Shawn gathers cocktail recommendations for his upcoming holiday party. Drink Mention: https://www.boulevard.com/beverage/tank-7/ htt...

Shawn & Kanon welcome Brian Booden from DataGlowIT in Scotland for an unstructured conversation about Unstructured Data. They also cover the use of data in the recent US presidential election.  For the drink segment, when hosting a Scotsman, you talk about Scotch Whiskey.

Shawn & Kanon interview Gwen Stamp, the author of "Do More with Data: Data Literacy Foundations".  For the drink segment, it's all about Oktoberfest, of course!

Shawn & Kanon discuss the increasingly popular topic of AI Hallucinations.  In honor of the Paris Olympics, they kick off the conversation with a discussion on favorite French beverages. Sponsors: Vita's Place Wine Bar AnalyticstoWin.com Drinks Mentioned: Grand Marnier / Royale Orange / Cointreau Giroud French Whiskey

After a whirlwind schedule at the recent Qlik Connect conference, Shawn & Kanon are back with a recap, along with thoughts on the recent Snowflake security “incident”.  They open the episode with a few great summer beer recommendations.

Shawn & Kanon are still at Qlik Connect to chat again with Qlik's GM of Data Analytics, Brendan Grady.  They pull in Scott Duthie from Pomerol Partners to chat about the keys to a successful analytics implementation. For the drink segment, the crew discusses favorite drinks from past conferences. Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com

Drinks 'n Data do a LIVE podcast recording session from the show floor at Qlik Connect 2024!  They interview Mike Potter, Qlik's CTO, and sample special scotch recently procured just for the occasion. Qlik Connect Conference www.qlikconnect.com

Shawn & Kanon pontificate on the differences between KPIs and Metrics & share some top KPIs from their clients.  In the drink segment, they discuss the rise of AI in the world of mixology.

Qlik's GM of Data Analytics, Brendan Grady, joins the guys for a lively discussion about how to NOT let AI "F-Up" your analytics efforts.  They kick off the episode by revisiting...and taste-testing...some of the lost beers of their youth.

Drinks ‘n Data welcomes guest Juia Hennelly to discuss Data Literacy trends and best practices. For the drink segment, they discuss iconic sporting event cocktails. Shawn & Kanon also reveal a major announcement!

Kanon & Shawn unpack the question of "Is it time to change your data platform?” and for the drink segment, they share some practical tips for selecting a great wine for your business dinner.

Shawn & Kanon are back at it to review a recent report from Salesforce on the State of Data & Analytics & Kanon introduces listeners to American Single Malt Whiskey.