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Hot or Hype
Hosted by Sakura Sky · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Hot or Hype, the podcast where hosts Olivia Storelli and Andrew Stevens break down the latest trends in cloud computing, data engineering, AI, and cybersecurity - and decide whether they're game-changing innovations or just industry buzz. In each episode, we dive into topics like AI-driven predictive analytics, cloud-native architectures, zero trust security, data mesh, and more, giving you real-world insights from practitioners who know what works and what doesn't. No fluff. No hype. Just honest, technical discussions to help you navigate the fast-evolving landscape of tech. Subscribe and follow along as we call it like it is: Hot… or Hype?
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What is Hot or Hype about?
Welcome to Hot or Hype, the podcast where hosts Olivia Storelli and Andrew Stevens break down the latest trends in cloud computing, data engineering, AI, and cybersecurity - and decide whether they're game-changing innovations or just industry buzz.
Who hosts Hot or Hype?
Hot or Hype is hosted by Sakura Sky. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has Hot or Hype covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Hot or Hype Ep 8: AI & Governance for Mental Health and Social Impact with Tim Turner" (16 October 2025, 11 minutes), "Hot or Hype Deep Dive Ep 7: AI & Ecommerce. The New Marketing Channels with Victoria Thomson" (15 August 2025, 29 minutes), and "Hot or Hype Ep7: AI & Ecommerce. Is GEO the New SEO Gold Rush? with Victoria Thomson" (11 August 2025, 14 minutes).
How often does Hot or Hype publish?
Hot or Hype publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hot or Hype?
Booking probability for Hot or Hype is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hot or Hype requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hot or Hype's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hot or Hype?
The strongest fits for Hot or Hype are IT Services & Software Development. Hot or Hype has a technology audience.
About the host
Sakura Sky hosts Hot or Hype, a technology podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #7
Hot or Hype Deep Dive Ep 7: AI & Ecommerce. The New Marketing Channels with Victoria Thomson
Aug 15, 202529 minS1<p>In this episode, AI Experts Andrew Stevens, Olivia Storelli, and Victoria Thomson discuss the evolving role of AI in marketing, particularly for CMOs. They explore how AI is integrated into various marketing...
Aug 11, 202514 minS1<p>In this episode of Hot or Hype, Expert AI pioneers: Andrew, Olivia, and Victoria Thomson discuss the impact of AI on marketing, particularly from the perspective of a CMO. They explore AI's dual role as a...
Episode #6
Hot or Hype Deep Dive Ep 6: AI, Marketing, and the Evolution of Customer Experience with David Ovens
Jun 26, 202536 minS1<p>What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the timeless art of hospitality? David Ovens, head of marketing for Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, takes us behind the scenes of this fascinating intersection where...
Episode #6
Hot or Hype Ep 6: AI, Marketing, and the Evolution of Customer Experience with David Ovens
Jun 26, 202511 minS1<p>What happens when artificial intelligence meets the deeply human experience of dining out? That's the fascinating territory explored in our conversation with David Ovens, Head of Marketing for Seagrass Boutique...
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Mar 26, 20259 minS1<p>AI is revolutionizing industries at breakneck speed, creating a gold rush of startup opportunities that technology experts are calling "hot" rather than mere hype. Our panel of tech veterans with over 45 years of...
Mar 17, 202522 minS1<p>AI is revolutionizing finance—but is it all hot air or the real deal? In this Hot vs Hype Deep Dive, Olivia Storelli sits down with Andreea Mihalcea from Xapo Bank to unpack the future of data-driven banking...
Mar 12, 202512 minS1<p>In this episode of Hot vs. Hype, Olivia Storelli and Andreea Mihalcea, Head of Data at Xapo bank, discuss the future of AI and the critical role of data in shaping financial systems. They explore how data quality...
Mar 4, 202528 minS1<p>Step up to the plate for Hot or Hype Deep Dive: Episode 3 – The Future of AI in Baseball! </p><p><br>This time, we’re chatting with Dan Quill, the Senior Director of Software Engineering for the San Francisco Giants...
Mar 3, 20258 minS1<p>Step up to the plate for Hot or Hype: Episode 3 – The Future of AI in Baseball! </p><p><br>This time, we’re chatting with Dan Quill, the Senior Director of Software Engineering for the San Francisco Giants, about how...
Episode #2
Hot or Hype Ep2: AI Agents
Feb 11, 202510 minS1<p>Are AI agents the real deal or just another tech fad? <br/><br/>In this episode of Hot or Hype, experts Olivia and Andrew dive into the world of AI agents, revealing how they go beyond simple chatbots with their...
Feb 6, 202527 minS1<p>In this episode, we take a technical Deep Dive with the trending topic of AI-Driven Predictive Analytics. One of the most talked-about trends in cloud, data, and security.<br/><br/>Every enterprise wants to unlock...
Feb 4, 20258 minS1<p>In the premiere episode of Hot or Hype, we take on one of the most talked-about trends in cloud, data, and security: AI-driven predictive analytics. <br/><br/>Every enterprise wants to unlock the future with machine...
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Tim Turner
Vice President of Business Insights and Analytics, Post Human Podcast
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David Ovens
Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group
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Andreea Mihalcea
Xapo bank
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Dan Quill
San Francisco Giants
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