unDUBBED

Episode Summary Dive into the evolving world of data, AI, and analytics with Will Pitzler, Director of Product Management at Tableau. This episode explores how Tableau is breaking down barriers to make insights accessible across platforms, the importance of governance, and what it actually takes to become a data-driven organisation.   In this episode, you'll learn about: ● Why leading LLMs sc...

Summary Fresh from Tableau Conference 2026, Fi and Sarah sit down with Kirk and Candi Munroe - co-founders of Paint with Data, a Tableau consultancy and Salesforce partner based in Canada - to unpack what's actually coming for Tableau and what it means for the people making decisions about their data teams. Kirk brings 25 years in business analytics, a newly minted Tableau Visionary title, as well...

Summary Fresh off the stage at Tableau Conference 2026, Sarah Burnett and Fiona Crocker bring their live TC26 session straight to the unDUBBED audience. Their session was called Building a Data Culture with Datafluencers, and the whole premise is this: the best data work in most organisations will never be seen - not because it isn't good enough, but because nobody told the story. They walk throug...

In this episode of unDUBBED, we’re joined by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, founder of Storytelling with Data and one of the most influential voices in data storytelling and data visualisation. Cole shares practical, real-world insights on why data often fails to drive decisions - even when the analysis is right - and how to shift from simply showing data to actually influencing outcomes. From her journ...

Summary Are your dashboards actually driving decisions? Or are they beautifully built artefacts that nobody uses? In this episode of unDUBBED, Sarah and Fiona sit down with two of the most respected voices in data communication to tackle one of the industry's most uncomfortable questions: do dashboards actually work? Amanda Makulec is a data visualisation leader with 15 years of experience and a f...

Heading to Tableau Conference 2026 in San Diego? This episode is a practical guide to getting real value from TC26 - without wasting time, burning out, or missing what actually matters. Tableau Conference can be overwhelming. Thousands of people. Hundreds of sessions. Constant noise, energy, and options pulling you in every direction. The difference between a good experience and a genuinely career...

Summary What does it actually take to build a confident Tableau analyst? In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah Burnett and Fiona Crocker sit down with Andy Kriebel, Tableau Visionary, Hall of Famer, and founder of Next Level Tableau, to explore the coaching philosophy that has shaped some of the best analytical talent in the global data community. Andy has spent nearly two decades turning analy...

Why do so many talented professionals struggle to communicate their impact and value? In this episode of unDUBBED , Fiona and Sarah are joined by leadership coach Sharon Lim to unpack one of the biggest non-technical challenges facing professionals today: articulating your communication, impact, and value. After polling their community, 38% said their biggest struggle isn’t technical skill – it’s...

Summary In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona and Sarah celebrate a decade of contributions from the Flerlage Twins to the Tableau community. They reflect on the journey of Ken and Kevin Flerlage, their impactful blog posts, the importance of community support, and the evolution of data visualization practices. The conversation also touches on the intersection of design and mathematics in data...

In this episode of unDUBBED, Fiona and Sarah break down what actually makes a workshop work – and why most sessions fail before they even start. They argue that a great workshop is an outcome, not an event: it should produce real progress, shared clarity, and momentum that carries into action. The key is being explicit about purpose and value, designing for participation (not passive attendance),...

Summary In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah and Fiona engage with Kirk Munroe, co-founder of Paint with Data, to discuss the evolution of Tableau within the Salesforce ecosystem. They explore the significance of Data360, the transition from Tableau Classic to Tableau Next, and the importance of building semantic models for effective data analytics. Kirk shares insights from his extensive expe...

Summary In this episode of UnDUBBED, hosts Sarah Burnett and Fiona Crocker sit down with Craig Turrell, to unpack the realities of enterprise AI transformation. From the concept of AI native architecture to the gap between AI hype and real-world adoption, Craig shares hard-won insights from decades at the cutting edge of AI, machine learning, and data science.   You’ll hear why machine commun...

Featuring: Brian Moore, Varun Jain, Kinsey Miller & Louis Yu In Part 2 of our Iron Viz deep-dive, we unpack how top Tableau creators bring data to life through storytelling, colour theory, design aesthetics, and cultural connections.  This episode is best viewed on YouTube or Spotify Video. This episode explores the creative and technical decisions behind some of the most memorable Iron V...

This episode dives deep into the world of Tableau's IronViz Feeder competition, exploring how top creators transform data into meaningful stories. The unDUBBED team are delighted to host datafam members: Kevin Wee, Ann Pregler, Heather Cox and Kimly Scott. Each guest shares their process - from concept to design to iteration - revealing the emotional, cultural, and technical layers behind their Ir...

Summary In this episode of Undubbed, Fiona and Sarah explore Tableau Next, a revolutionary analytics platform from Salesforce. They discuss its new features, including a complete redesign of the analytics experience, the introduction of agentic analytics, and the importance of a human-centered approach to technology. The conversation delves into the four layers of Tableau Next, the role of AI in a...

In this special anniversary episode of unDUBBED, Fiona and Sarah celebrate one year of running their data consultancy, Dub Dub Data. They pull back the curtain on the real journey of entrepreneurship - from perfectionism and self-doubt to building a trusted partnership and managing clients with confidence. The conversation dives deep into business growth, data consulting, and the personal transfor...

Summary In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona and Sarah engage with Dr. Genevieve Hayes, a data scientist and entrepreneur, to discuss the evolving landscape of careers in data science. They explore the shift from traditional career paths to strategic career loops, emphasizing the importance of creating value beyond mere technical skills. Genevieve shares her journey from academia to industry,...

Summary In this episode of unDUBBED, the tables are turned! Matthew Miller - Vice President of Product Management at Salesforce and long-time champion of the Tableau community - takes over as guest host to interview Sarah Burnett and Fiona Crocker, the co-founders of Dub Dub Data. Together, they explore their entrepreneurial roots, early business lessons, and the defining moments that shaped their...

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Summary In this thought-provoking episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona Crocker and Sarah Burnett sit down with Dr. Mark Powell - psychologist, bestselling author of The Mind Beyond the Machine, global keynote speaker, and Head of Private Cloud Data Delivery at Standard Chartered Bank - to explore the powerful intersection of AI, psychology, human behaviour, and leadership. Mark brings a rare blend of...

In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah Burnett and Fi Crocker sit down with Brian Tancock, Partner at Neurodiverse You, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace. Brian shares his personal journey from international banking across London, Singapore, and Hong Kong to becoming a leading neurodiversity advocate and mental health supporter. Drawing from his li...

  In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah and Fiona sit down with Dr Selena Fisk, author of I Am Not a Numbers Person, to unpack the widespread issue of data anxiety and the growing need for data literacy and data fluency in today’s data-saturated world. Together, they explore how societal beliefs around numbers and maths anxiety can undermine data-informed decision-making, and why building...

In this episode of unDUBBED, Darragh Murray, a Senior Analytics and Insight Specialist, explores the integration of AI with data visualisation tools like Tableau. The discussion centres on Model Context Protocol (MCP), which allows users to query Tableau Cloud data using natural language using Claude, and demonstrate its capabilities through a live demo (so it’s best viewed on video). You'll see C...

In this episode of Data unDUBBED, Sarah and Fiona engage with Matthew Miller, Senior Director of Product Management at Tableau, discussing the intersection of storytelling and data. Matthew shares his journey into the data world, the importance of storytelling in product management, and how it has influenced his career. The conversation also touches on innovations at Tableau, the role of AI in dat...

In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona Gordon and Sarah Burnett explore the Consultant's Toolkit for the Modern Analyst with data experts Chris Love and Carl Allchin. They discuss their journeys into consulting, the evolution of data visualization tools like Tableau, the impact of AI on data roles, and the importance of asking the right questions in consulting. The conversation also touches on l...