Is that how it happened?
Have you ever wanted to know more about who someone really is, what really happened, how that came to be, or who was really the man or woman behind that thing? This is where you will find.
Sit back with us, and hear the FACTS about different Leaders, Educators, Doctors, Lawyers and Entrepreneurs. They will tell you "How it Happened".
Episodes
40 episodes
Immutable Veeam Backups on Cloudian Hyperstore
Welcome back to Is that how it happened? I'm your host, The Vanimal, and today we are diving deep into a game-changing approach to enterprise data security: Immutable Veeam Backups on Cloudian Hyperstore.
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19:53
Scaling AI, One Hire at a Time with Jim O’Brien of TalentCraft
In this episode of Is That How It Happened?, The Vanimal sits down with Jim O’Brien, Senior Business Development Manager at TalentCraft, where he helps high-growth companies at the intersection of cloud data, AI, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:57
The Invisible Superhero Behind AI's Massive Scale
Everyone sees the magic of AI on the surface, but who is talking about the brutal infrastructure actually keeping it alive?Here is a sneak peek into our latest episode:Mr Quiz: "Everyone sees the magic on the surface—like C...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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54:38
Why enterprises are exiting the public cloud
If your cloud bill feels more like a mortgage payment than an operating expense, you’re not alone. Over the last decade, enterprises rushed into the public cloud for speed and flexibility—only to wake up with a serious cloud hangover: spiraling...
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38:49
Why enterprises are repatriating their data
In this episode, we’re talking about data repatriation—why media, healthcare, and financial services organizations are pulling petabytes out of the cloud and landing them on on‑prem S3 object storage to power their next wave of AI.
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50:52
Bobby Lenoir - from the Texas Rangers to Dentist Extraordinaire
Welcome back to the show, everyone! Today, I’m joined by someone whose story truly bridges the worlds of sports, precision, and artistry. Dr. Bobby Lenoir is a partner at Brown, Reynolds, Snow, and Lenoir—a leading dental practice here i...
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47:01
Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving our guest: Kim Guenther, Stage 4 Leukemia Survivor
Today’s guest is Kim Guenther, a stage 4 leukemia survivor whose life was forever changed by a groundbreaking medical treatment trial. After facing odds that would stop most of us in our tracks, Kim said yes to an experimental path that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:44
Stop Staring the GPU - with S3 RDMA
Welcome to “Is that how it happened” — in this episode we rip the lid off the bottlenecks holding your AI infrastructure back and get serious about what's actually moving data at the speed your workloads demand.I'm your host, The Vanima...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:58
How RAG stops AI from Lying
What if the storage layer your organization already owns could become the most powerful asset in your AI strategy? Not someday — right now.Welcome to this episode of “Is that how it happened” - Turning S3 Storage into the AI...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:38
The master of Channel Sales - Gil Lowe
Welcome back to the show! I'm the Vanimal, and today we've got a guest who has literally written the playbook on channel sales done right.Our guest is Gil Lowe — Director of Channel Sales at ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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41:55
Colt Knight - Amazing Luthier and a PhD to boot!
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened?—today’s guest is my friend Dr. Colt W. Knight from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, an Associate Extension Professor and Maine’s state livestock specialist. He runs the Maine Grazing Behavi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:51
Dr. Keri Maher - The Heart Behind the Science
What does it take to dedicate your life to fighting blood cancer? And what keeps a clinician going when the stakes are life and death, day after day?In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. Keri Maher, a cutting-edge hematology-oncol...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:39
Jason Buffington - Founder - Data Protection Matters
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — the show where we explore the real stories behind innovation, resilience, and the people driving transformation in technology and beyond.Today, I’m joined by Jason Buffington, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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50:43
Rick Vanover - Veeam
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — I’m your host, Van Flowers.Today’s episode is a special re-broadcast of a conversation that many of you have asked me to bring back — and for good reason. My guest is Rick Van...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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40:17
Jeff Lanza - FBI Agent - Cyber Crime Expert
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — I’m your host, Van Flowers. Today’s episode is a special re-broadcast of a fascinating conversation that so many of you have asked me to bring back.My guest is Jeff Lanza<...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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28:04
Michael Stafford - Veeam GURU
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — today we’re revisiting an incredible conversation from a few months back that absolutely deserved a place on our new platform. My guest is none other than Michael Stafford, a true Ve...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:32
Paul J. Scaini of LENOVO
Welcome to today’s episode of Is that how it Happened, where we dive into the ideas, innovations, and leaders shaping the future. Our guest today is Paul J. Scaini, a driving force at Lenovo, where he plays a pivotal role in bringing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:16
Roger Dabney – 9th Degree Black Belt
We’re honored to welcome Kyoshi Roger Dabney — a 9th Degree Black Belt in American Open Style Karate and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. With decades of dedication, discipline, and teaching experience, Kyoshi Da...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:08:59
C3 Complete - ISP on Steroids with Super Powers
Welcome back to another episode of "Is That How That Happened" with your host, Van "The Vanimal" Flowers! I'm fired up for today's conversation because we're diving deep with some folks who are absolutely crushing it in the ISP and data center ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:19
Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving our guest: Mindy Fast, Multiple Myeloma Survivor
Welcome back to another episode in our series, Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving. Today, I’m honored to introduce a truly inspiring guest: Mindy Fast. Mindy is not only a survivor of Multiple Myeloma, but also a powerful vo...
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43:24
Transforming the Data Game with Joe Dabrowski of dbt Labs
What does it take to redefine how modern teams work with data?In this episode of Is That How It Happened?, we sit down with Joe Dabrowski of dbt Labs, the company behind the modern standard for data transformation....
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:52
Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving our guest: Van Flowers, Stage 4 Burkitt's Lymphoma Survivor
Welcome to Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving — a series where we explore the raw truth, resilience, and revelation found in the cancer journey.Today’s guest is... me.I’m Van Flowers, also known as The Vanimal
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:37
AI and the Companies on the forefront: Mike Tso, Co-Founder & CEO, Cloudian
🎙️ Podcast Intro – "Is That How It Happened?" Guest: Mike Tso, Co-Founder & CEO, Cloudian Episode Release: July 10thWelcome to Is That How It Happened? — the podcast where we sit down with the in...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:56
Cancer - The gift that keeps on giving, featuring Emily Ragland, BSN/RN
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Emily Ragland, BSN/RN, a critical care oncology nurse at the Massey Cancer Center, who shares what it’s like to serve on the front lines of cancer care.Emily opens up about the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:07:06
Dee J Nelson – Guitarist, Musician, Dream-Chaser
Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — the show where passion meets purpose and stories are told from the heart.Today’s guest is someone who lives and breathes music — Dee J Nelson, a gifted guitarist and rising produ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:51
