May 18, 202626 min
AI Songs, Suno, The Puerto Rico Song from Saxboy
Alex Merced discusses his thoughts on the Virality of the AI Song, the Puerto Rico Song, the role of AI in music and whether it threatens art.
Episodes
31
Latest episode
May 2026
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EN-US
About the show
Welcome to "In The Grand Schema of Things," the podcast where your host, Alex Merced, takes you on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of Data Tech History and Concepts. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of data technology, explore its fascinating past, and delve into the cutting-edge concepts shaping our data-driven future. In each episode, Alex Merced, a seasoned data enthusiast and technology historian, brings his passion and expertise to the forefront. He shares captivating stories from the annals of data tech history, highlighting pivotal moments, trailblazing innovations, and the brilliant minds behind them. From the invention of the first data storage devices to the rise of modern data analytics, Alex leaves no byte unturned. But "In The Grand Schema of Things" isn't just a stroll down memory lane. It's also a beacon guiding you through the complex concepts and trends defining today's data landscape. Whether you're an aspiring data scientist, a curious tech enthusiast, or simply someone intrigued by the power of data, this podcast offers valuable insights and knowledge. So, if you're ready to embark on a data-driven odyssey, join Alex Merced on "In The Grand Schema of Things." Tune in to unravel the mysteries, celebrate the milestones, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving realm of data technology. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the world of data, there's always something exciting to discover "In The Grand Schema of Things." Subscribe now and let the data adventure begin! Find all episodes here: https://host.alexmercedpodcast.com/series/grandschema/ Follow Alex on Twitter at: @amdatalakehouse
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April 19, 202624 min
AI Updates, Lakehouse Streaming (Iceberg/Fluss), and more!
Alex Merced as always discusses his thoughts on news in the tech world including AI updates and streaming to data lakehouses. Follow Alex on Social: alexmerced.com
January 27, 202613 min
Understanding AI Agent Skills, MCP and Custom GPTs/Gems
Alex Merced discusses the differences between different ways of customizing agent behavior and when to use which. – Agent Skills– Model Context Protocol (MCP)– Claude Projects/Custom GPTs/Gemini Gems Follow Alex at AlexMerced.com
January 16, 202621 min
Embracing AI Disruption and AI Tooling
Alex Merced talks about how his optimism about the Agentic AI tool and poses the question, if people can run as fast as they could before AI, instead of resenting them for it, ask yourself how much further you can now run with AI. Follow Alex on Social: AlexMerced.com The Data Lakehouse Community: https://www.datalakehousehub.com
January 2, 202624 min
More Thoughts on the State of AI Software Development
Alex Merced discusses more about his experience with the Google Anitgravity IDE Follow Alex Merced at AlexMerced.com
December 23, 202519 min
2025 Reflections, Google Antigravity, NotebookLM, Dremio AI Agent, Pangolin Catalog, Dremioframe & Iceframe Python Libraries for Apache Iceberg
Alex Merced (AlexMerced.com) discusses:– his thoughts on thriving in 2026– His use of Google’s Antigravity– His use of NotebookLM– Dremio’s AI tools (dremio.com)– More Check out Pangolin Catalog at PangolinCatalog.org
November 25, 2025
Why do Semantic Layers matter so much?
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November 18, 2025
Gaming Handheld Buying Guide and New Lakehouse Free Trial
Guide to the Dremio Free Trial: https://amdatalakehouse.substack.com/p/comprehensive-hands-on-walk-through?r=h4f8p In this episode I make som suggestions on great handhelds you can buy for christmas, here is some websites of the main handheld manufacturers. Retroid: https://www.goretroid.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmsw4dUCa7w0oODoE05TqOlQzhw8vfewFMVqVKnmF-1iL9pIt3 Anbernic: https://anbernic.com/ Konkr: https://www.ayaneo.com/product/KONKR-Pocket-FIT Mangmi: https://mangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x XU Retro: https://www.xuretro.com/collections/frontpage Powkiddy: https://powkiddy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorEoT89yJBBHoB2Ec0cGbfbhTZJUeOr98CnO8djuNacvOrurkR5 Trimui: https://trimui.net/?srsltid=AfmBOooJEXt2RFMBlAVNOgOC2yd9kbECIUBofoZYG4AG4o0xBgCVoip7 Miyoo: https://lomiyoo.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopurOeS9_f9m0tQPvtoYdRjov85qPbJA9dfyG_nulDI2fJzOy3T
October 17, 2025
Lakehouse Catalogs Beyond Apache Iceberg, What could they Look Like?
Alex Merced discusses different paths to a Universal Lakehouse Catalog standard and their pros and cons. Find links to books, social and more at AlexMerced.com
September 26, 2025
Understanding the role of MCP, Langchain and Agent2Agent
Alex Merced discusses the rising standards within the Agentic AI Space. Buy Alex Merced’s latest book “Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse” use discount code mercedconf25 for a 40% discount. https://www.manning.com/books/architecting-an-apache-iceberg-lakehouse Follow Alex on Social at AlexMerced.com
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