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Hosted by Eric Balash, a Business Intelligence leader and Tableau Visionary, Data Afterhours is a podcast that goes beyond the data. Ditching spreadsheets and analytics, we dive into the after-work lives of data experts. Each episode features leaders in the field sharing their personal passions, from unique hobbies to intriguing interests. It's a refreshing look at the people behind the numbers, revealing the diverse and vibrant personalities that drive the world of data analytics. Join us on Data Afterhours for a glimpse into the leisure pursuits of these professionals.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by Eric Balash, a Business Intelligence leader and Tableau Visionary, Data Afterhours is a podcast that goes beyond the data. Ditching spreadsheets and analytics, we dive into the after-work lives of data experts. Each episode features leaders in the field sharing their personal passions, from unique hobbies to intriguing interests.
Data Afterhours is hosted by Eric Balash. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S2 E7: Walter Chesla" (24 April 2025, 21 minutes), "S2 E6: Rekha Srivatsan" (2 April 2025, 26 minutes), and "S2 E5: Kayla Swain" (20 March 2025, 23 minutes).
Data Afterhours publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for Data Afterhours is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Data Afterhours requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Data Afterhours's contact route on record: verified email.
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Eric Balash hosts Data Afterhours, a technology podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #7
<p>In Season 2, Episode 7 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Walter Chesla, Manager of Analytics Insights at Archetype Consulting.</p><p>We chat about life beyond analytics from mountain biking and Lego builds to his...
Episode #6
<p>In Season 2, Episode 6 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Rekha Srivatsan, SVP and CMO of Tableau, a Salesforce Company. Rekha has played a key role in shaping the Tableau brand, but in this episode, we take a step...
Episode #5
<p>In Season 2, Episode 5 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Kayla Swain, Business Intelligence Specialist at ArchWell Health and co-lead of the San Diego Tableau User Group. In this episode, we dive into her passion for...
Episode #4
<p>In Season 2, Episode 4 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Neil Emery, Director of Analytics Engineering at Lehigh Valley Health Network (now part of Jefferson Health). Outside of the data world, Neil is passionate...
Episode #3
<p>In Season 2, Episode 3 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Alexa Garrison, Vice President of Data & Business Operations at Splice. Alexa blends data strategy with creativity, both in her work and beyond. In this...
Episode #2
<p>In Season 2, Episode 2 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined byJoe McFarren, Senior Strategic Alliances Manager at Sigma Computing. With a background in consulting, Joe is no stranger to the data world, but outside of work...
Episode #1
<p>In Episode 1 of Season 2 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Michelle Oh, Business Intelligence Developer at Booz Allen Hamilton. Michelle combines her background in sociology with technical expertise to uncover...
Episode #8
<p>In Episode 8 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Ben Jones , Co-Founder & CEO of Data Literacy and author of Avoiding Data Pitfalls and AI Literacy Fundamentals. Beyond his remarkable contributions to the world of...
Episode #7
<p>In Episode 7 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Sekou Tyler, Founder of Royal Blue Analytics - a consulting company specializing in data visualization, analytics, and engineering. Sekou, a Tableau Social Ambassador...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of Data Afterhours, I sit down with Kevin Flerlage, a 5x Tableau Visionary and one half of the Flerlage Twins, a dynamic duo in the data analytics space. We go beyond Kevin's professional achievements...
Episode #5
<p>Join me as I sit down with my very good friend and mentor, Chantilly Jaggernauth. Chantilly has recently been honored as a Tableau Hall of Fame Visionary and is the founder of Millennials and Data #MAD, a non-profit...
Episode #4
<p>In our fourth episode of Data Afterhours, I sit down with Jon Schwabish, an Economist, founder of PolicyViz, and host of the PolicyViz Podcast. We talk about our shared passion for officiating sports, building Lego...
Episode #3
<p>In the third episode of Data Afterhours, we're joined by Larissa Amoroso, Vice President of Tableau Community at Salesforce. Larissa shares her passion for dance, her love of reading, and her newfound interest in...
Episode #2
<p>In our second episode of Data Afterhours, join me as I chat with Amanda Makulec, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society (DVS). We dive into our shared love for travel and exploring new cuisines. Amanda...
Episode #1
<p>Join us for the first episode of Data Afterhours, as we sit down with Bo McCready. We delve into his screen printing hobby and his passion for sports, revealing the unique life he leads beyond the world of data...
Data Afterhours
<p>Hey there! Welcome to the lighter side of data with Data Afterhours! I'm Eric Balash, your chief storyteller on this journey. Ever wondered what data gurus do when they're not decoding and visualizing the world...
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former Transition Coordinator for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, Visit Nebraska and National Travel and Tourism Week
Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society, Data Visualization Society
Archetype Consulting
Salesforce
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