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The Joe Reis Show

Joe Reis
Data Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
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Data Science
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Data Governance
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Job Market
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What happens when a best-selling author and "recovering data scientist" gets a microphone? This podcast. I'm Joe Reis, and each week I broadcast from wherever I am in the world, sharing candid thoughts on the data, tech, and AI industry. Sometimes it's a solo rant. Other times, I'm chatting with the smartest people I know. If you're looking for an unfiltered perspective on the state of AI, data, a... more

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Latest Episodes

Walking through Tokyo and breaking down the reality of the AI revolution.

In this Freestyle Friday from Shibuya Crossing, I look past the current AI hype cycle to examine the real bottlenecks of AI adoption. Is the current AI boom just a repeat of ... more

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Seiner, a true pioneer who has been working in data governance since before it was even called governance. We dive into why he calls BS on the trendy term "data enablement" and how his trademarked approach, Non-In... more

Do fundamentals still matter, or are we all just "vibe engineering" our architectures now?

Coming to you live and sweating from the hillsides of Phuket, Thailand, this week's Freestyle Friday dives into the tension between chasing the newest tech a... more

Wes McKinney is back to discuss his complete transition from AI skepticism to becoming heavily "locked in" on coding agents.Wes shares how he overcame his initial "existential dread" about the future of software engineering and completely rebuilt his... more

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Bob Seiner
Data governance expert and author
Kik Consulting
Episode: The Godfather of Data Governance: Bob Seiner on Data vs AI Governance, and The Data Catalyst Cubed
Wes McKinney
Author and software/project founder focusing on AI agents
Posit (formerly known as R) / Voltron data / RoboRev ecosystem
Episode: Wes McKinney on AI Agents, The Mythical Agent Month, and His Wild AI Coding Setup
Eric Weber
Author and data scientist with background in tech and product
Freelance/Independent
Episode: Surviving the AI Grind: Hustle Culture, Fear, and Finding Value w/ Eric Weber (Freestyle Friday Episode)
Amit Prakash
Founder and CEO of Ampup
Ampup
Episode: Why 90% of Your Data is Wasted (and How AI Reclaims It) w/ Amit Prakash
Chris Gambill
Data strategy and engineering leader; fractional consultant; YouTube and Substack presence
Independent/Consulting
Episode: Breaking Into Data Engineering in 2026: AI Tools, Standout Resumes, and more w/ Chris Gambill
Gowtham Chilakapati
Executive Director in analytics/healthcare tech leadership
Humana
Episode: AI in Healthcare - The Real-World Realities w/ Gowtham Chilakapati
Jake Ward
Founder and CEO of Data Protocol; founder of Application Developers Alliance
Data Protocol; Application Developers Alliance
Episode: Inside the AI "Frankenact" Disaster & The Fight for Developers w/ Jake Ward
Matt Housley
Author, data scientist, host of It's About Data
It's About Data
Episode: The Buzzword Industrial Complex, AI Agents & The Future of Data w/ Matt Housley
Jody Hesch
Consultant with background in SAP and data engineering
Independent consultant
Episode: The Tech Job Market is Brutal. Is Freelancing Your Plan B? w/ Jody Hesch

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Joe Reis
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Joe stands out!

    It’s really enjoyable to have someone to listen to who has been working in and thinking deeply about data teams for a long time. I appreciate that he is keeping up with societal and technical implications of AI. Strongly encourage listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blablacanuck
    United States8 months ago
  • Multidisciplinary Knowledge

    Relevant, honest , diverse insights from cross-generational experts globally on the interdependencies of secure people + process + tech and every thing else in between 😁.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cnaloha
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super informative about all things data

    Joe brings guests from the trenches and gets the best out of them. Easy listening and useful conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Data practitioner
    United States3 years ago
  • Great (and chill) guy to learn from

    I’ve been following Joe since I stumbled on Fundamentals of DE book (GOAT survey course in DE) - I really enjoy his tone about this stuff, and how he not only keeps up with forefront of the tech industry, he has solid experience to draw from as he interviews experts and provides his takes. Loving this show, and it’s high on my list of what I look forward to each week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snuggleupagusTheFifth
    United States3 years ago

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Guests bring practical, in-the-trenches discussions that are easy to follow and useful.
Joe stands out with deep data industry experience and thoughtful AI commentary.
Listeners praise cross-generational, diverse insights on data, people, and tech.

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#193
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Apple Podcasts
#95
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Apple Podcasts
#192
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#199
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The Tech Job Market is Brutal. Is Freelancing Your Plan B? w/ Jody Hesch
Q: How do you approach finding work as a freelancer without relying on cold outreach?
Focus on content, networking, and building a brand in a niche; leverage meetups and real-life connections to create opportunities.
The Tech Job Market is Brutal. Is Freelancing Your Plan B? w/ Jody Hesch
Q: What prompted you to go off on your own the first time?
A mix of enjoying challenges, confidence in his skills, and a belief that entrepreneurship could work, especially with the right risk management and timing.
The OGs of AI Analytics: Building Data Agents Before It Was Cool w/ Paul Blankley and Ryan Janssen
Q: What are the key considerations when deciding what features to release in an AI-driven product?
Focusing on a cohesive product vision and solving the core customer problems is crucial. They advise against building everything asked for; instead, they emphasize discerning which features provide lasting value, aligning with the boundary of what agents can do today, and ensuring the user experience remains coherent and trustworthy.
"I Needed to Be Back in the Game": Leaving PE & Big Tech to Build Vertical AI w/ Lak Lakshmanan
Q: What do you think it will take for people to say, 'aha, this is what we should actually be doing with agents'?
We need to forget about agents. The iPhone moment happens when the technology falls away, and the customer use case comes to the front.
Live with Joe Reis - January 2026 AMA. Ontologies, Data Modeling, Data Engineering, and More
Q: Can you talk about ontologies and how they relate to conceptual data models?
Ontologies express semantic relationships similar to conceptual data modeling, and there's potential for a bridge between the two as they evolve.

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What is The Joe Reis Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show attracts data, AI, and tech professionals who want pragmatic, unfiltered takes on how AI is changing work, with a focus on data engineering, tooling, and real-world industry realities. Episodes often feature practitioner-level discussions, concrete tooling debates, and candid reflections on skill-building, leadership, and the evolving role of developers and data professionals in AI-native environments. The host leans into hands-on experience, industry surveys, and cross-vertical examples to highlight practical implications for practitioners, teams, and organizations exploring AI adoption, data quality, and scalable analytics. A standout throughline is the emphasis on foundational skills, transparent sharing of industry challenges,... more

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2. Wes McKinney
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