Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on this special episode of The Tech Bar! Join your hosts, Super Cousin Danny and Powerhouse Ray, as we welcome Luis Giraldo of Scalepad! This episode is packed with a variety of entertaining segments, from an introduction to Colombian liquor ‘aguardiente’ to the ‘Lightning Round’ where Luis shares his love for pancakes, followed by a philosophical reflection on life’s priorities inspired by a choice of superpowers. Don’t miss the fun ‘Bars or Bots’ game where participants guess whether lyrics are real or AI-generated. Luis also shares his rich background in music, delving into his career origins and touring with Shakira.
04:55 – Cinco de Mayo Special Introduction
06:34 – Host Introductions: Powerhouse Ray and Super Cousin Danny
07:10 – Comparing Podcast Hosts: The Basement Yard vs The Tech Bar
09:55 – Exploring Colombian Liquor
14:01 – Luis Giraldo’s Introduction and Background
17:00 – Mixing Tequila with Unusual Ingredients
19:19 – Cinco de Mayo Toast and Discussions
24:21 – Commercial Break: Hold Music Remix App
27:21 – Game Introduction and Word of the Day
29:22 – Introduction to the Lightning Round
29:33 – Luis Discusses His Favorite Movie The Firm
30:28 – Pancake Discussion: Swedish vs Regular
32:17 – Superhero Powers Discussion
35:23 – Philosophical Reflections on Life and Legacy
40:03 – Dinner with Someone Across Time
45:12 – Favorite Taco Proteins Debate
48:25 – Importance of Travel in Broadening Perspectives
51:16 – Diversity of Latin American Communities in Vancouver
52:44 – Humorous Discussion on the Word Shat
53:25 – Luis Pronounces Shat in a Humorous Manner
53:59 – Jokes Involving Shakira
55:07 – Luis’s Preference for Mountains Over Beaches
57:02 – Job Roles and Hypothetical Situations
58:11 – Deep Dive into Finance and Tax Codes
01:00:00 – Luis Giraldo’s Music Career Origins
01:03:01 – Luis’s Experience with a Rock Band
01:06:14 – Technical Aspects of Musical Equipment
01:08:20 – Microphones, Audio Interfaces, and Audio Quality
01:10:35 – Personal Preferences in Audio Equipment
01:15:11 – Custom Leather Folios Discussion
01:15:25 – Introduction to Bars or Bots Game
01:16:05 – Explaining Bars or Bots Rules
01:17:00 – First Round of Bars or Bots
01:18:04 – Second Lyric Challenge in Bars or Bots
01:19:27 – Continuation of Bars or Bots Game
01:23:28 – Outcome of Bars or Bots Game
01:25:18 – Discussion on Spotify Music and Appreciation
01:26:55 – Upcoming Events Announcement
01:27:39 – Luis Discusses Recent Activities and Future Plans
01:29:38 – Community Impact and Sharing Wisdom in the MSP Space
01:32:06 – Origin and Mission of MSP Confidential Podcast
01:34:39 – Historical Context of the MSP Community
01:36:15 – Closing Remarks and Future Event Teasers