Datasaurus-Rex Podcast

Datasaurus-Rex Podcast

The Datasaurus-Rex Podcast was started with the goal to showcase amazing data visualizations and getting to know the creators behind them. Hosted by Tableau Zen Master David Murphy, each episode will have a data visualization expert guest who will cover one of their most popular creations. We'll get to understand how the data viz was designed, created and what tips & techniques it's creator used, so they can pass this knowledge on to you to make equally great works. Stay and listen to the podcast and you'll; learn something new, be inspired and have some fun along the way.

Episodes

18: EP#18 - Cole Knaflic

December 10, 2019 • 55 mins
In this podcast we hear how Cole approaches building great data visualizations, what her favorite data viz tools are, how you can help start a data viz movement in your company. Cole also shares her journey and inspiration to start Storytelling With Data, and how you can get involved with her fantastic learning experiences and communities she has developed over many years.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2RCP6mt

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17: EP#17 - Let's discuss Tableau Conference 2019 ft. Ken Flerlage, Sarah Bartlett & Joshua Smith

November 27, 2019 • 44 mins
In this podcast we discuss our thoughts and experiences of attending the 2019 Tableau Conference in Las Vegas. We cover the ever growing Tableau community, how design is becoming more prevalent with the use of Tableau, Data Night Out, the Iron Viz competition and much more.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/34r3CkI

Guest links:
Joshua S ► https://twitter.com/data_jackalope
Ken F ► https://twitter.com/flerlage...
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16: EP#16 - Hesham Eissa

October 1, 2019 • 45 mins
In this podcast we hear how Hesham went from being a Tableau beginner at the start of this year to winning the a Tableau Iron Viz feeder 9 months later! We explore his winning viz that looks at global refugee journeys and his journey growing with Tableau
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2o7wuhF

Guest links:
The Global Journey of Refugees ► https://tabsoft.co/2nbDxFt
Tableau Public ► https://tabsoft.co/2npSaFh...
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15: EP#15 - Andy Kriebel

August 7, 2019 • 61 mins
In this podcast we do an AMA with Andy Kriebel, with the questions asked from the data viz community that he contributes to immensely. There are so many inspiring insights from any in the special episode!

Video version ► http://bit.ly/2Kgjqz4

Guest links:
Andy's website ► http://www.vizwiz.com/
Tableau Public ► https://public.tableau.com/profile/andy.kriebel
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/VizWizBI<...
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14: EP#14 - Dinushki De Livera

August 1, 2019 • 46 mins
In this podcast we hear how Dinushki visualised and animated the musical data within a midi file of a piece of orchestral music. The visualisiation itself is inspiring and shows how only your imagination can limit what you can do with data visualisations and Tableau.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2SYYkb3

Guest links:
The Firebird Suite : Infernal Dance ► https://tabsoft.co/2T2gg4H
Tableau Public ► https://...
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13: EP#13 - Pablo Gomez

July 24, 2019 • 48 mins
In this podcast we hear how Pablo Gomez (Tableau Ambassador and Co-Lead of the London Tableau User Group) went about creating his amazing Game of Thrones data viz using Tableau Public. We learn some great insights into his creative process, how he constantly pushes himself to try new things and improve, and many other great insights from him.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2Gs7k3p

Guest links:
The Women of Ice ...
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12: EP#12 - Lee Hurst

July 17, 2019 • 76 mins
In this podcast we hear how Lee has created a curated Data Studio dashboard that helps epople find the right Data Studio training content for them. We also explore a choose-your-own-adventure game Lee has built inside of Data Studio, how to turn Data Studio dashboards into applications and his upcoming book.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2Slf8cf

Guest links:
Google Data Studio Resources ► http://bit.ly/2SkaI55...
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11: EP#11 - Mark Jewett

June 29, 2019 • 60 mins
In this podcast we hear Mark talk about his thoughts on the Salesforce acquisition of Tableau, what his favourite Tableau features are, how inspiring the Tableau community is and how to get involved with it.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2XagQhd

Guest links:
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/jmarkjewett
Website ► https://tabsoft.co/2XdIzTe
Visualizing FBS College Football - Rody Zakovich ► https://tabsoft....
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10: EP#10 - Ken Flerlage

June 17, 2019 • 60 mins
In this podcast we hear how Ken approached the creation of his powerful Rhino poaching data viz in Tableau Public, his inspiring motives for doing so and lots of other great insights into his outstanding data viz portfolio
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2R0tb6l

Guest links:
The Killing Fields: The Rhino Poaching Crisis ► https://tabsoft.co/2WwKQZb
Tableau Public ► https://public.tableau.com/profile/ken.fler...
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9: EP#9 - Lorna Eden

June 10, 2019 • 46 mins
In this podcast we hear how Lorna built her amazing survey tool & dashboard using Tableau Public using parameter actions for her 2019 Iron Viz entry, plus much more on her process and thoughts on data viz
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2MBXFgn

Guest links:
#IronViz 2019 - #IronFarming Agriculture ► https://tabsoft.co/2XBHGQe
Tableau Public ► https://public.tableau.com/profile/lorna.eden#!/
Twitter ►...
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8: EP#8 - Bo McCready

May 16, 2019 • 54 mins
In this podcast we hear how Bo brought a simple agricultural data set to life for his audience, where the best place to survive the cow uprising is and other really insightful tips & tricks Bo has picked up throughout his career
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2DIIcUN

Guest links:
More Cows Than People ► https://tabsoft.co/2GTdcmQ
Tableau Public ► https://tabsoft.co/2GTU1JK
Twitter ► https://twitter....
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7: EP#7 - Jeffrey Shaffer

May 9, 2019 • 49 mins
In this podcast we hear about Jeffrey's contributions to Sankey diagrams within Tableau and their history, plus a whole host of other great insights and tips that can benefit everyone
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2IUeDDY

Guest links:
State of America Rankings ► https://tabsoft.co/2WnDTFy
Tableau Public ► https://tabsoft.co/2PCBAfm
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/HighVizability
data + science ► https...
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6: EP#6 - Mike Cisneros

May 2, 2019 • 61 mins
In this podcast we hear how Mike approached creating his baseball salary viz, got a non-sporty person like me interested in the topic, his favourite data viz newsletters and many more tips and tricks you can learn about.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2Gp6Eem

Guest links:
Play (But Don't Pay) The Kids ► https://tabsoft.co/2DpmHYT
Tableau Public ► https://public.tableau.com/profile/mikevizneros
Twitter ►...
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5: EP#5 - Eva Murray

April 25, 2019 • 39 mins
In this podcast we hear how Eva brings to life unemployment data with a connected scatter plot and deep dive into the Makeover Monday she co-runs and the massive career benefits it can provide you for getting involved with it.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2DiJ5Dp

Guest links:
Minimum wages ► https://tabsoft.co/2PlVdrV
Tableau Public ► https://tabsoft.co/2VdL6Lb
Twitter ► https://twitter.com/TriMyData<...
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4: EP#4 - Sarah Bartlett

April 18, 2019 • 50 mins
In this podcast we hear how Sarah approached her plastic bag ocean pollution data viz, which she entered into Tableau's European Iron Viz feeder. We'll learn some top tips and what are Sarah's favorite tools when designing top data vizzes like these. We'll also understand what Tableau User Groups are, how they can benefit you and where to find your closest one.
Video version ► http://bit.ly/2ImzNdL

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3: EP#3 - Joshua Smith

April 13, 2019 • 56 mins
I this podcast we here how Josh combines his passion for comic books with inspiring his audiences on important topics. We'll also cover how Josh approaches his data visualization designs, leveraging an often forgotten tool we all have access to. Finally we discuss if there is a place for pie charts in the data viz world which leads to a pleasant surprise.
Video version ► https://youtu.be/VhDD1ZL7rks

Guest links: <...
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    2: EP#2 - Kevin Flerlage

    March 20, 2019 • 49 mins
    Video version ► https://youtu.be/Olr7vk3WysQ

    In the podcast we'll cover Kevin's very powerful Drunk Driving Tableau Public viz. We learn how he came to make it and his approach to designing it. There is a brief detour to the Mushroom Kingdom, where we explore a super creative Super Mario Brothers dashboard.
    We'll also learn the skill of when to restart over and that the most effective tools are the ones you are mo...
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    1: EP#1 - Kasia Gasiewska-Holc

    March 20, 2019 • 37 mins
    We cover Kasia's motivations and approach to creating this wonderful viz. We'll also understand how she made the looped animations within the Tableau Public dashboard and how having many different creative pursuits can make you a better data visualiser.

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