Parhaat Recs Podcastit (2024)

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Down Bad MMCs 1:03:22

5d ago1:03:22

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Down Bad MMCs are male main characters who are so obsessed with their women that they would do anything and everything for them. Jordan and Devonnie share recommendations of their favorite fictional men with you. Do they sometimes go too far? Yes. But that's what we love about them. Things some of these MMC's have done in the name of love: Tattoo t…

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Episode 91: Episode 91: Bad Movies 1:01:35

11d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Charlie, and Quinn discuss movies that are so bad they're good, including Troll 2, Vampire's Kiss, Clifford, The Master Of Disguise, Madame Web and more.

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Interview w/Meg Acuna 55:35

16d ago55:35

55:35

Join Dev and Jordan as they talk with Meg Acuna about her new self published book, The Crown Prophecy. Learn about the journey she took writing her own novel, the publishing choices she had to make, and what you can look forward to throughout her new romantasy series. We're sure you'll enjoy her as much as we do! The Crown Prophecy is the perfect r…

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Dark Romance pt2 54:26

18d ago54:26

54:26

This week, Jordan takes you on a wild ride of her favorite dark romances she didn't have time for last season, while Dev tries to reign her in. This episode will follow a slightly different format than usual so stick with us as we dive deep into this genre of romance. *Please be aware that sensitive themes and topic will be discussed in this episod…

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Interview with author Chelsea Curto 1:05:20

25d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Dev's dreams come true as she and Jordan interview contemporary romance author, Chelsea Curto. Join us as get sneak peeks at Chelsea's new title Power Play, share favorite moments from her books, discuss the writing process, and lament the struggles of a never ending TBR. Power Play by Chelsea Curto out Octobert 24, 2024 Send us a text Support the …

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#25: RecSys 2024 Special 39:39

28d ago39:39

39:39

In episode 25, we talk about the upcoming ACM Conference on Recommender Systems 2024 (RecSys) and welcome a former guest to geek about the conference. Enjoy this enriching episode of RECSPERTS - Recommender Systems Experts. Don't forget to follow the podcast and please leave a review (00:00) - Introduction (01:56) - Overview RecSys 2024 (07:01) - C…

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Halloween Special 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

Are you feeling spooky? Want to immerse yourself in a seasonal romance? You'll find one here. This episode features 9 Halloween/monster themed romance books you won't want to miss. What you can expect: Witches/forbidden love Wolf Daddy Shifters Paranormal Romance Dark Romance Romantasy Erotic Horror Romcom Romance Novellas Series' Send us a text Su…

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#24: Video Recommendations at Facebook with Amey Dharwadker 1:21:20

1M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

In episode 24 of Recsperts, I sit down with Amey Dharwadker, Machine Learning Engineering Manager at Facebook, to dive into the complexities of large-scale video recommendations. Amey, who leads the Video Recommendations Quality Ranking team at Facebook, sheds light on the intricate challenges of delivering personalized video feeds at scale. Our co…

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Episode 90: Banned Books Week 57:23

1M ago57:23

57:23

On this episode, Angelo, Alicia, Ariana and Sarah discuss Banned Books Week, an annual event seeking to promote and celebrate open and easy access to information and the freedom to read what you want.

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Witchy Romance 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Do you enjoy a little magic with your romance? We've got a list of recs featuring magical FMCs (female main characters). Contemporary Witches Folklore Magic Witches Fighting the Patriarchy Magical Realism Romcom Witches Dark Magic Feel Good Magic Curse Breakers Blood Magic Mortal Enemies Send us a text Support the show…

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Why Choose 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

There's more to love in this Why Choose episode! Why Choose refers to polyamorous relationships where there is more than one love interest and the main character doesn't have to choose between them in the end. Genres include: Rockstar Romance Omegaverse Dark Romance Romantasy Contemporary Send us a text Support the show…

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Interview with Staci Hicks 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

Join us as we talk with Staci Hicks-owner of Romance-Landia. An online Romance only bookstore featuring indie authors! We talk favorite indie reads, how she got started, her upcoming author meet-and-greet event, and more! Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Romance Recs & Staci Hicks

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Back to School 46:34

2M ago46:34

46:34

We’re going back to school to kick off season two with a bang! Recs will feature students, teachers, and even parents. Tropes include: Student&Teacher Single Parent&Teacher Dark Academia College Age Students Adults going back to school Reverse Harem Prep School(s) Fantasy Schools Send us a text Support the show…

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#23: Generative Models for Recommender Systems with Yashar Deldjoo 1:54:58

3M ago1:54:58

1:54:58

In episode 23 of Recsperts, we welcome Yashar Deldjoo, Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. Yashar's research on recommender systems includes multimodal approaches, multimedia recommender systems as well as trustworthiness and adversarial robustness, where he has published a lot of work. We discuss the evolution of gene…

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Episode 89: Hugo Awards 2024 56:01

3M ago56:01

56:01

On this episode, Angelo, Christa, Sarah, Quinn, and Cameron discuss works nominated at the 2024 Hugo Awards, science fiction and fantasy's most prestigious awards ceremony.

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The Throne of Honor and Blood Part 2 59:49

5M ago59:49

59:49

Join us as we dive into the latest installment of The Mortal Fates Series by J Bree, The Throne of Honor and Blood. In this episode we discuss the story, compare reactions, and talk fan theories of part (chapters 21-40). Spoilers abound so proceed with caution. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan, Devonnie, Christina

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The Throne of Honor and Blood Part 1 37:20

5M ago37:20

37:20

Join us as we dive into the latest installment of The Mortal Fates Series by J Bree, The Throne of Honor and Blood. In this episode we discuss the story, compare reactions, and talk fan theories of part 1 (chapters 1-20). Spoilers abound so proceed with caution. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan, Devonnie, Christina

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#22: Pinterest Homefeed and Ads Ranking with Prabhat Agarwal and Aayush Mudgal 1:24:07

5M ago1:24:07

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In episode 22 of Recsperts, we welcome Prabhat Agarwal, Senior ML Engineer, and Aayush Mudgal, Staff ML Engineer, both from Pinterest, to the show. Prabhat works on recommendations and search systems at Pinterest, leading representation learning efforts. Aayush is responsible for ads ranking and privacy-aware conversion modeling. We discuss user an…

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Retellings 57:23

5M ago57:23

57:23

Do you love a good Cinderella story? Are you obsessed with Greek mythology? Do you doom scroll AO3 for the latest fanfic? This episode is all about retellings with romance. From Star Wars to Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan to The Handmaid's Tale. You are bound to find an old favorite in these new romance recs. Send us a text Support the show…

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Summer Reads 54:43

6M ago54:43

54:43

Looking for a romance that is highly engaging, entertaining, and light enough to enjoy this summer? We have the perfect recs for you to read wherever you may find yourself spending those long summer days. So sit back, relax, and get ready to add to that ever growing TBR. Send us a text Support the show…

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Episode 88: Comic Books and Comic Conventions 37:46

6M ago37:46

37:46

On this episode, Angelo, Sarah, Michelle, and Annie discuss comic books, graphic novels, and the conventions that celebrate them.

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Sports Romance 49:27

6M ago49:27

49:27

Do you enjoy your romance with a side of muscular jock? Do you prefer fictional athletes written by women? Maybe you've heard about these hockey romance hunks but don't know where to start? We've got you covered this week! From hockey to football there is a sports rec for you. Send us a text Support the show…

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Zodiac Academy Surprise 39:19

6M ago39:19

39:19

Christina and Devonnie surprise Jordan by starting her favorite series, Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. Listen along as we discuss thoughts and theories through the first two books. Minor spoilers for Zodiac Academy: The Awakening, Ruthless Fae, and the first few chapters of The Awakening. Send us a text Support the show…

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YA Romance 45:53

6M ago45:53

45:53

Are you an adult that makes up the 74% of Young Adult Fiction readers? Do you look back fondly on things you read as a teen? Did you wait in line for Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, or Twilight? From romantasy to comtemporary there is bound to be a new YA romance read for you here. Send us a text Support the show…

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The First Third 45:49

6M ago45:49

45:49

Join us as we reflect on our January-April 2024 reads. At this point in time we have read around 170 books combined and want to make sure you know what's worth your time. We will focus on our favorites and 5 star finds. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan, Devonnie, Christina

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Good Girl 49:19

6M ago49:19

49:19

This is a spicy one! If you like your romance with a side of praise, or your looking for your next book boyfriend to tell you what a good job you're doing, then be a good listener and hit play. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Paranormal 47:01

7M ago47:01

47:01

Witches & Shifters & Krakens, oh my! Paranormal romance can involve otherworldly beings, magical powers, or mythical creatures in the narrative and we have recommendations for them all. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Contemporary 40:21

7M ago40:21

40:21

Do you love a good contemporary romance? Do you binge watch Hallmark movies and shows like Virgin River or Greys Anatomy? Are you looking for a new love story to swoon over? We've got you covered. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Dark Romance 43:37

7M ago43:37

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Dark Romance is a subgenre with darker themes and mature content. These stories often come with "morally dark" characters and plots that are riddled with trauma and violence. Popular tropes are mafia, stalking, kidnappings, and bullies. These themes are discussed throughout the episode and include numerous mentions to a plethora of trigger warnings…

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#21: User-Centric Evaluation and Interactive Recommender Systems with Martijn Willemsen 1:35:46

7M ago1:35:46

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In episode 21 of Recsperts, we welcome Martijn Willemsen, Associate Professor at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science and Eindhoven University of Technology. Martijn's researches on interactive recommender systems which includes aspects of decision psychology and user-centric evaluation. We discuss how users gain control over recommendations, how…

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Enemies to Lovers 47:33

7M ago47:33

47:33

Love the enemies to lovers trope? From Romantasy enemies to Contemporary rivals, we've got you covered! Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Favorite Authors 43:20

7M ago43:20

43:20

Discover new romance authors. We will share our favorites, both familiar names and new indie authors that are instant reads. Buckle up for bookish banter! Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Romantasy 54:28

7M ago54:28

54:28

Looking for some romance in your next fantasy read? Listen for our top recommendations without all the spoilers. Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Get To Know Us 32:38

7M ago32:38

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Welcome to Romance Recs! In this episode you'll get to know Christina, Devonnie, and Jordan. Learn about our favorite ways to read, what types of subgenres we can't turn down, and what tropes make us blush. Buckle up for some bookish banter! Send us a text Support the showKirjoittanut Jordan Baughman

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Episode 87: 96th Academy Awards 1:05:17

8M ago1:05:17

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On this episode, Angelo, Ariana, Quinn and Charlie discuss the 2024 Oscars, including their own picks and predictions of movies nominated, opinions about actors and films that have been unfairly snubbed, and suggestions to the Academy for future categories.

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Episode 86: Episode 86: Dungeons & Dragons 56:15

9M ago56:15

56:15

On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Quinn and Sarah talk about the fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.

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Episode 85: Episode 85: 2023 In Movies 40:10

11M ago40:10

40:10

On this episode, Angelo, Maureen, Michelle and Charlie and Lynne talk about some of their favorite film experiences of 2023, from Barbenheimer to Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.

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Episode 84: Star Trek 41:32

12M ago41:32

41:32

On this episode, Angelo, Sarah, Charlie and Lynne will go boldly where this podcast has never gone before with a discussion of Star Trek, from the original series to the movies, all the way through the new shows premiering on Paramount+.

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#20: Practical Bandits and Travel Recommendations with Bram van den Akker 1:45:06

12M ago1:45:06

1:45:06

In episode 20 of Recsperts, we welcome Bram van den Akker, Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Booking.com. Bram's work focuses on bandit algorithms and counterfactual learning. He was one of the creators of the Practical Bandits tutorial at the World Wide Web conference. We talk about the role of bandit feedback in decision making systems and in …

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Episode 83: Craftivism (with Shannon Downey) 53:05

1y ago53:05

53:05

On this episode, Annie, Maureen, Alicia and Elizabeth talk with Shannon Downey, a Chicago-based crafter and activist and founder of Badass Cross Stitch.

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#19: Popularity Bias in Recommender Systems with Himan Abdollahpouri 1:41:37

1y ago1:41:37

1:41:37

In episode 19 of Recsperts, we welcome Himan Abdollahpouri who is an Applied Research Scientist for Personalization & Machine Learning at Spotify. We discuss the role of popularity bias in recommender systems which was the dissertation topic of Himan. We talk about multi-objective and multi-stakeholder recommender systems as well as the challenges …

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Episode 82: Music 43:47

1y ago43:47

43:47

On this episode, Charlie, Maureen, Tia, Angelo, and Christa talk about music, from the new albums and concerts they're excited about, to their recommendations of books and documentaries about popular musicians, as well as a discussion about the role of AI in creating music.

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#18: Recommender Systems for Children and non-traditional Populations 1:39:33

1y ago1:39:33

1:39:33

In episode 18 of Recsperts, we hear from Professor Sole Pera from Delft University of Technology. We discuss the use of recommender systems for non-traditional populations, with children in particular. Sole shares the specifics, surprises, and subtleties of her research on recommendations for children. In our interview, Sole and I discuss use cases…

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Episode 81: Disney 54:57

1y ago54:57

54:57

On this episode, Charlie, Alicia, Maureen and Michelle talk about Disney: the classic animated films, the recent live-action remakes, the TV shows, the parks, the video games, the toys and everything in between!

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Episode 80: Colleen Hoover / BookTok 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

38:42

On this episode, Charlie, Angie, Nina and Maureen talk about Colleen Hoover, the popular fiction author and BookTok, an online community of book enthusiasts on the social media platform TikTok.

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#17: Microsoft Recommenders and LLM-based RecSys with Miguel Fierro 1:02:59

1+ y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

In episode 17 of Recsperts, we meet Miguel Fierro who is a Principal Data Science Manager at Microsoft and holds a PhD in robotics. We talk about the Microsoft recommenders repository with over 15k stars on GitHub and discuss the impact of LLMs on RecSys. Miguel also shares his view of the T-shaped data scientist. In our interview, Miguel shares ho…

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Episode 79: Read Roar Repeat! Summer Reading 2023 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

32:43

On this episode, Sarah, David, Maureen and Jessica talk about this year's summer reading programming at the Des Plaines Public Library, as well as the theme of the challenge: dinosaurs!

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Episode 78: The Menu / Celebrity Chefs 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

48:03

On this episode, Charlie, Ariana, Angelo, and David discuss The Menu, a dark comedy/horror film released in 2022, and the celebrity chef/foodie culture that the film satirizes.

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#16: Fairness in Recommender Systems with Michael D. Ekstrand 1:42:43

1+ y ago1:42:43

1:42:43

In episode 16 of Recsperts, we hear from Michael D. Ekstrand, Associate Professor at Boise State University, about fairness in recommender systems. We discuss why fairness matters and provide an overview of the multidimensional fairness-aware RecSys landscape. Furthermore, we talk about tradeoffs, methods and receive practical advice on how to get …

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#15: Podcast Recommendations in the ARD Audiothek with Mirza Klimenta 1:19:11

1+ y ago1:19:11

1:19:11

In episode 15 of Recsperts, we delve into podcast recommendations with senior data scientist, Mirza Klimenta. Mirza discusses his work on the ARD Audiothek, a public broadcaster of audio-on-demand content, where he is part of pub. Public Value Technologies, a subsidiary of the two regional public broadcasters BR and SWR. We explore the use and pote…

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