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The Rock Bottom Data Feed

The Rock Bottom Data Feed

Written by: John Ladley and Mark Cooper
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Irreverent yet practical data-focused podcast that isn't a pile of technobabble and repetition of old advice. Our audience is EVERYBODY, because everybody is involved with data. Join us, because when you're here, you're at Rock Bottom.© 2024 Counter Threaded Productions Economics
Episodes
  • The Fuss About Jon Padfield
    Apr 28 2026

    Joining John Ladley and Mark Cooper at Rock Bottom is Jon Padfield. He is an Assistant Professor of Business at Indiana University, Columbus, President of the Business Reform Media Group, and proprietor of the very successful Business Reform YouTube channel. In the first half of our conversation with him, he discusses ways that companies collect and use our data that we don't often think about, fully understand, or knowingly agree to. You may think differently about clicking the software license agreement "I Accept" button.

    We also have a new Archedataology artifact, Data Poetry Slam, and advice from the 8-Bit Consultants. As always, if you have a suggestion for an artifact to explore, a poem to share, or question in 256-characters, write us.

    Be sure to visit DATAVERSITY where you can use discount code ROCK15 to get 15% off your first purchase!!

    • DATAVERSITY Training Center
    • Live Classes
    • Applied Data Governance Certification | DATAVERSITY

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Archedataology; 05:12 – Monologue; 07:56 – Jon Padfield Part 1; 36:32 – Dispatches from Rock Bottom; 39:01 – Data Poetry Slam; 40:05 – The 8-Bit Consultants; 41:17 – Recap & Close

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    43 mins
  • More Fuss About Tony Mazzarella
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode, John Ladley and Mark Cooper conclude their conversation with Tony Mazzarella. They discuss whether hiring a Chief Data Officer will "fix" data issues (hint: it won't), and look at governance as a social and cultural change initiative, not just a data catalog or glossary project. Tony also answers the "two questions" and plays the Famous Game Show.

    As always, if you have a suggestion for an artifact to explore in Archedataology, a verse or two for the Data Poetry Slam, or question in 256-characters, write us.

    Be sure to visit DATAVERSITY where you can use discount code ROCK15 to get 15% off your first purchase!!

    • DATAVERSITY Training Center
    • Live Classes
    • Applied Data Governance Certification | DATAVERSITY

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Open & Introduction; 04:26 – Monologue; 06:37 – Tony Mazzarella Part 2; 32:43 – Dispatches from Rock Bottom; 34:59 – Audio Data Rorschach Test; 36:22 – 8-Bit Consultants; 37:52 – Close

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    39 mins
  • More Fuss About Tony Mazzarella
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode, John Ladley and Mark Cooper conclude their conversation with Tony Mazzarella. They discuss whether hiring a Chief Data Officer will "fix" data issues (hint: it won't), and look at governance as a social and cultural change initiative, not just a data catalog or glossary project. Tony also answers the "two questions" and plays the Famous Game Show.

    As always, if you have a suggestion for an artifact to explore in Archedataology, a verse or two for the Data Poetry Slam, or question in 256-characters, write us.

    Be sure to visit DATAVERSITY where you can use discount code ROCK15 to get 15% off your first purchase!!

    • DATAVERSITY Training Center
    • Live Classes
    • Applied Data Governance Certification | DATAVERSITY

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Open & Introduction; 04:26 – Monologue; 06:37 – Tony Mazzarella Part 2; 32:43 – Dispatches from Rock Bottom; 34:59 – Audio Data Rorschach Test; 36:22 – 8-Bit Consultants; 37:52 – Close

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    39 mins
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