Shawn Helwig, Tony Dahlager

Drinks ’N Data

Business EN ↓ 34 episodes

Drinks 'n Data is a weekly podcast where you will hear expertly crafted conversation that entertains and informs. If you are a "data leader" who wants real-world wisdom about how to successfully use data to improve your organization, this is the podcast for you. Each episode will include a segment discussing a "drink" topic and a segment discussing a "data topic". Shawn & Kanon keep the conversation fun, interesting and informative. Sometimes we will have a guest join the podcast to make things even more interesting.Give it a listen today! drinksndata.com

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Shawn Helwig, Tony Dahlager

Episodes

Episode 8: Why Data Projects Go Wrong & Tequila 101 24.01.2024 53:04

Kanon and Shawn unpack 5 common pitfalls that lead to data projects gone wrong. The episode kicks off with some basics on Shawn’s favorite spirit…Tequila!

Episode 7: Four Low-Cost Tools for Data Leaders and Situational Vodka Drinks (ft. Karen Gills) 15.01.2024 48:07

Guest Co-Host, Karen Gill, joins Shawn to discuss four low-cost data tools that have proven to be handy. They warm up the episode with a rundown of vodka drinks that fit a variety of situations. DnD Proverb: Focus on Quality over Quantity

Episode 6: Power BI vs. Qlik…the Showdown and The Rise of Mocktails 21.12.2023 1:01:20

In this episode, guest co-host John Fitzgerald chats with Shawn about real-world strengths and weaknesses of Qlik and Power BI. They kick off the episode with a discussion about the recent popularity of non-alcoholic beer and cocktails.

Episode 5: Tips for Hiring a Data Analyst and Holiday Drinks | Part 1 01.12.2023 47:30

In this episode, Kanon and Shawn discuss holiday drinks and tips for hiring a data analyst.

Episode 4: Should the CIO Own your Data? & The Basics of Bourbon (ft. Von Wright) 15.11.2023 53:21

Former AT&T executive, Von Wright, joins us for a discussion about whether or not the CIO should own your company’s data. We also kick off the episode with an intro discussion about the basics of bourbon. https://ofwhiskeyandwords.com/bourbon-101-the-basics-of-bourbon/

Episode 3: Data Strategy Fundamentals Part 2 & Duty-Free Disaster 18.10.2023 56:03

We cover the FIVE Fundamentals for building a Data Strategy and learn about the hazards of bringing duty-free wine back from Portugal.

Episode 2: Data Strategy Fundamentals Part 1 & London Road Trip 16.10.2023 36:49

This episode lays the foundation for data strategy fundamentals by discussing the importance of technology and data strategies, as well as the reasons why companies do not have a data strategy. The drinks segment includes highlights from Shawn & Kanon’s recent trip to London.

Episode 1: AI for Analytics & Favorite Cocktails 16.09.2023 51:22

In this episode, we introduce some AI concepts for analytics and discuss practical applications. For the drinks segment, we pontificate on our mortality and select the cocktail we would each choose if it were our last. Raise a glass, listen, and enjoy!

Episode 0: Introduction to Drinks ‘n Data 12.09.2023 23:14

In this episode, we cover the basics of the Drinks ‘n Data podcast…including the goals of the podcast along with the format. You will also meet the hosts, Shawn & Kanon, and get a “taste” of how they collaborate to entertain and inform.