Gaming Industry analyst and #GamesNightViz co-Lead Louis Yu pops in

We talk about the rise of indie studios and collapse of major studios, dissect pricing models (some predatory, and break down player data telemetry

Make sure to check out Louis LinkedIn group for the gaming industry and his show 'Secrets of the Viz'

It's a solo episode and we're talking about the current zeitgeist with AI, Data Books, and more

Joshua Milligan is a Hall of Fame Tableau Visionary and the author of the 'Learning Tableau Series'

In this episode we talk about the new volume, the exciting changes coming to the product, and how we expect to work collaboratively with AI in the future.I'm giving away a copy of Learning Tableau 2025, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ to register to win before October 7, 2025

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Andy Cotgreave stops by to talk Dashboards that Deliver, movie data, and more

Andy is co-author of the upcoming 'Dashboards that Deliver', co-author of 'Big Book of Dashboards' , co-host of 'Chart Chat', and former Senior Data Evangelist for Tableau

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Mike Cisneros of Storytelling with Data drops by to talk about their upcoming book "Storytelling with Data–Before & After: Practical Makeovers" releasing Sept 23, 2025

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This week, YouTuber/Podcaster and Tableau Ambassador Nisar Ahmed!

Zach and Nisar discussed technical confusion with meeting platforms before sharing their experiences with podcast hosting, teaching, and content creation, highlighting how these activities led to personal growth and professional opportunities despite not always providing monetary compensation.

They emphasized the importance of soft skills in data careers, particularly stakeholder management and effective communication, which often distinguish successful professionals more than technical abilities alone.

The conversation concluded with reflections on managing client relationships, the value of mentorship, and the importance of taking chances for growth while adapting communication styles to different environments, especially in remote work settings.

• Listeners to search for and follow "The Data Nerd" podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or YouTube on the Business Intelligence channel.
• Listeners to follow and connect with Nisar on LinkedIn.

Academic Research Analyst and 3x Viz of the Day winner Kimberly Coutts drops by to talk about academic data, eclectic viz interests, and more

Tableau Community mainstay Caroline Swiger talks about her 200+ public vizzes across B2VB, Workout Wednesday, the DuboisChallenge and more

We also talk about our community connections and inspirations, natural disasters, space camp, and more