The Don Sullivan Show

Once home to dinosaurs (fossils are still embedded in the rocks) and then the Ute tribe, Red Rocks has provided an unparalleled acoustic experience for both listeners and the many performers that have graced this famous concert venue for more than a century. Jersey Steve pilgrimages to Colorado to meet up with Don to examine its storied background and attend a Sting show. In the process, the team...

Science has no conscience. However, humanity must consider the consequences of any action of discovery. This is never more true than today in modern computing -- specifically AI. The team discusses the ethical considerations of this brave new world with Marian Newsome, ethics expert and founder of "Ethical Tech Matters."

The depth of AI in terms of potential applications is unlimited. Today, the Don Sullivan Show welcomes Frederic Van Haren of HighFens Inc to discuss how some of those applications, specifically Speech Recognition, have advanced enormously over the past few years. Fredrick is a Silicon Valley pioneer and, as a founder of HighFens, understands the enormous value as well as the possible perils of AI....

In the 1970s, it was considered science fiction that a single computer program could be responsible for comprehensive management of a major company's business systems and operations. However, in the early 1990s, the systems that would become known as Enterprise Resource Planning -- most prominently, SAP -- became commonplace throughout all industries. Don and Steve discuss the history and future o...

Taking a turn towards the deeply human side of science, The Don Sullivan Show team welcomes Silicon Valley veteran systems engineer and architect Anoop Jalan to discuss his deeply personal journey through grief. This subject has been studied from the earliest days of human thought through the landmark steps explained by Dr. Elizabeth Kupler Ross. It is, however, very different when it's happening...

The variety of experiences you can have outdoors is limited only by the span of the earth itself and the limits of your resources and personal tolerances. Winter exploration not only challenges an individual's endurance, but also a person's openness to a world mostly lost to our ancestors. Don interviews renowned winter camping instructor Wayne Howell to discuss sleeping outdoors in the snow -- th...

Erwin Kollegger is an incredible human being by any measure, but listening to the stories of his adventures conquering the world's most ominous mountain peaks for 60 years is only exceeded by hearing about his future aspirations after 75 years of age. Don and Steve talk to Erwin about these unbelievable feats and the determination and humility required to overcome whatever mountains life throws yo...

When do we have enough security on our networks? Never. Jeff Francis, the network and security expert, is sought by companies all over Silicon Valley and the world to provide consulting and advice. Legend has it that when Jeff agrees to consult on a network problem and enters the room, the network just starts reflexively behaving. Genius has it perks and today the team talks with a genius about th...

America is saturated with sports. People spend significant portions of their day watching and playing their favorite sports -- baseball, football, hockey, basketball, golf and the list goes on. If you thought there was no room for another, you'd be wrong. We now have a new sport to obsess over. Don and the team talk with Silicon Valley icon and long-time golfer Mike Adams about his transition to t...

As the third decade of the 21st Century flies by at a rate comparable to a graphical processing unit, it is very difficult for the average American to stay current on the capabilities of our technology. The Don Sullivan Show is fortunate to have a number of computing industry superstars as friends who will appear as regular guests. Tony Foster, like Gina Rosenthal a few weeks ago, is an expert on...

The Southwest of the United States particularly the area known as the Four Corners includes some of the most imagination bending areas that the human mind can endure. From the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the Grand Staircase in Utah the Earth's mysteries are on full dramatic display. Join Don and his tour guide as he travels through a lesser known but possibly the most soul warping area of them all,...

Why are Americans unhealthy? There are many hypotheses, and the debate has never been more pertinent -- both from the perspective of the American experience and contemporary politics. Don talks with renowned Washington, DC internist Dr. Theo Hodge about the state of America's health, why we are getting sicker and what can be done to reverse this disturbing trend.

It's an open world in Silicon Valley, at least in some places. Some people would claim that the open nature of software development allowed for modern technology to develop at a rate unparalleled by anything in human history. Come listen to Andy Nelson explain the history of "Open Source" software, and Don challenges him as to what that means for recent and future events in AI.

Why is music a cultural universal? Why does that one song "take you back"? And how is it evolving? Don sits down with Howard Ostrow to peel back the history of music, why music impacts humans and animals, its connection to physics, including quantum principles, what drives major periods of innovation and evolution like in the 60s, and how social change, drugs, and commercialization influence music...

Marketing hype, glorified guessing machines, world-changing breakthroughs, or a mix of all the above? Is AI nothing more than the next step of machine learning with more powerful processors, infinite amounts of data run through simple arithmetic algorithms? Extrapolation, iteration, and interpolation are simple ideas too, but is there more to all this? Don dives into the current AI revolution with...

Don traverses the exhibit floor of the flagship NVIDIA conference, GTC, at the beautiful San Jose Convention Center. While there, he finds an old colleague, gets surrounded by robots, and has deep conversations with a variety of GTC participants on current trends. Come ride along!

Less than 1% of all businesses in the US reach the $10M annual revenue mark. Don talks with serial tech entrepreneur Dr. Michael Corey about the ins and outs of succeeding with a tech startup — from identifying opportunities and raising venture capital to attracting talent and surviving the “valley of death.” Plus, a random meeting with Chubby Checker.

Since World War 2, when America's youth were in great shape, the focus on physical education in primary and secondary schools has diminished precipitously. Why are most kids so out of shape nowadays? Don sits down with "Coach Sparo" to talk about the plight of PE in 2025. Hint, this isn't gym class.

Let's talk about data and how data relates to data. Welcome to the world of databases. Don gets the skinny on the evolution of how we store and manage data from Oracle expert Sudhir Balasubramanian who is also a heavy metal expert. Because databases rock, you know?

How does the internet work? How is everything connected and what does the future hold in store? Don talks with industry expert Oleg Ulyanov who sounds like a bond villain. If you've never listened to a Russian who's climbed 25,000 foot mountains in Tajikistan talk about networking, this is your shot.

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