Drinks ’N Data
by Shawn Helwig, Tony Dahlager
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Episode 33: Data Strategy Best Practices & Coffee Talk (ft. John…
Episode 33: Data Strategy Best Practices & Coffee Talk (ft. John…
About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
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- Episode 33: Data Strategy Best Practices & Coffee Talk (ft. John Swift) · 1 h 21 minThe 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…
- Episode 32: Are Dashboards Really Dead? & Vintage Cocktails · 1 h 18 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 31: Data Project Pitfalls, Recent Recommendations & a "Host" of Changes (ft. Tony Dahlager) · 1 h 6 minThe 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…
- Episode 30: Qlik Connect 2025 Recap with Brian Booden from The Data Mix (ft. Brian Booden) · 42 minThe 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…
- Episode 29: Data Strategy: The glue that joins AI analytics with effective data management & finally, a tequila taste test! (ft. Nick Magnuson & Sam Pierson) · 1 h 9 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 28: From Millions to Billions: A Data Success Story (ft. Robin Sarkar) · 1 h 12 minRobin 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…
- Episode 27: The Truth about Data Governance & Dutch Delights (ft. Jonathan Clarke) · 1 h 7 minShawn 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…
- Episode 26: Does AI for Analytics Really Work? & Bourbon Trail Tips (ft. Brendan Grady) · 1 h 12 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 25: Managing Data Quality Debt & Conference Cocktail Stories (ft. Drew Clarke) · 1 h 9 minThe 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 24: Data Engineering Shortcuts & Value Spirits · 1 h 17 minIs 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…
- Episode 23: The Truth about the Medallion Architecture for Data Lake Houses & Drink Flights (ft. David Carson) · 1 h 13 minThe 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…
- Episode 22: DeepSeek for Data Pros & London Pub Surprise · 1 h 9 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 21: Data Management Trends, Best of 2024 and Synchronized Whiskey Tasting · 1 h 7 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 20: Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Insights plus Holiday Cocktail Party Recommendations (ft. Leon Gordon) · 1 h 14 minGet 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…
- Episode 19: Unlocking Value in Unstructured Data (ft.Brian Booden) · 1 h 12 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 18: Data Literacy (ft. Gwen Stamp) · 1 h 10 minShawn & 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!
- Episode 17: AI Hallucinations & French Favorites · 1 h 7 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 16: Snowflake “Incident” & Qlik Connect Recap - Summer Beer Ideas · 1 h 12 minAfter 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…
- Episode 15: Keys to a Successful Analytics Implementation (ft. Brendan Grady & Scott Duthie) · 1 h 1 minShawn & 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…
- Episode 14: Qlik's Product Strategy - Live from Qlik Connect 2024 & Scotch Sampling (ft. Mike Potter) · 56 minDrinks '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…
