Episodes

What does Data say about Blue Monday? | Data with Duke Ep.7

1/19/2026

Is Blue Monday actually the most depressing day of the year… or just one of the most successful bits of marketing ever created?In this episode, we break down the data behind Blue Monday, why it feels real despite having no scientific basis, and why New Year’s resolutions fail so consistently. We look at behaviour change, motivation, systems vs willpower, and what the data actually says about making change stick. Less guilt. Fewer vibes. More evidence.

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Is Healthcare Data any good? | Data with Duke Ep.6

1/3/2026

Welcome back! In this episode, I explain my slightly (hopefully) forgivable absence with a short dive into Health Data.Throughout the episode, we discuss: Why is health data so valuable? How can it go so well sometimes and others... not so much. A short intro into the fabled Google Flu Trends case study. How the UK actually did good on some health data.The risks with health data including the minefield of ethics

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Why are Cookies so Expensive?? | Data with Duke Ep.5

11/2/2025

Today we dig into the reason why Cookies... as in Internet Cookies have become so valuable lately. Organisations have opted to charge you for their content if you don't want to have a little text file on your browser. This episode aims to break down some facts about what these little files are, and why they don't smell as good as the other types of cookies. Follow on Facebook & Instagram for quick spreadsheet tips and data literacy shorts

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'Trust me, I've got the data' | Data with Duke Ep.4

10/5/2025

Politicians, campaigns, and even conspiracy theorists all claim to “have the data” — but how much of it holds up? In this episode of Data with Duke, we dig into dodgy stats, creative graphs, and the fine art of framing. No politics, no sides — just facts, sarcasm, and a Zombie correlation for good measure. Follow on Facebook & Instagram for quick spreadsheet tips and data literacy shorts

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Tidy Data, Tidy Mind | Data with Duke Ep.3

9/21/2025

Messy data isn't just a business problem — it's your photo library, your receipts, your downloads folder of doom. In this episode of Data with Duke, we look at why tidying your data makes life easier, saves money, and sets the stage for real analysis.

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What Even Is Data? | Data with Duke Ep.1

8/27/2025

In this one, we’re asking the big, simple question: What even is data? Spoiler: you’ve been using it every single day, whether you realise it or not.

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