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 Bourbon Whiskey
Gran Gala Liqueur

Drinks 'n Data: Artificial Enhancements can make them Better

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 - Cigar City Brewing
Ridge East Bench Zinfandel

Data Mentioned:

Qlik
Talend

DND Proverb:

Drinks 'n Data: Both Can Put you in Debt

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 Scotch
3. Erin 10yr Scotch
4. Laphroig 10 yr Scotch - earthy, peet forward
5. Johnnie Walker Black Scotch
6. Compass Box Whiskey
7. Four Roses Bourbon
8. Bardstown Bourbon
9. San Matias Legado Blanco Tequila
10. Kirkland Blanco Tequila
11. Altos Blanco Tequila

Data Mentions:

Stitch by Qlik (⁠www.stitchdata.com⁠)

Improvado

Databricks

Snowflake

DND Proverb:

Drinks 'n Data: Shortcuts can be Dangerous

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 Effects NA - https://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/non-alcoholic/
Asahi Super Dry - https://www.asahisuperdry.com/en-us/our-beer/

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-single-malt-barrel-16

Our Story – Dry Fly Distilling

AnalyticstoWin.com

Mentioned:

DATAVERSITY_WP_Trends_DM_2024.pdf

Proverb:

Drinks 'N Data: Both can benefit from a Bar Chart

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/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advocaat

Other Mentions:

www.onyxdata.com

Data Mentions:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/get-started/microsoft-fabric-overview

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