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Catching Up with Entrepreneur Tom Nardone – IT in the D 494 Sep 26, 2024

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Entrepreneur and product developer and repeat offender Tom Nardone is back chatting about what he's done and what he's doing. 36 Ideas and a System (TEDxDetroit) Detroit Mower Gang ShopInPrivate.com, Bachelorette.com, Vibrators.com Dignity Lifts

Right to Repair with Jacki Lutz of Auto Care Association – IT in the D 493 Sep 19, 2024

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We're joined this week by Jacki Lutz, Director of Content for the communication team at Auto Care Association and host of 'Carpool Confessions'. In this episode, we discuss the right to repair movement crucial to automotive independence and consumer choice. The conversation dives into the challenges faced by independent auto repair shops due to new vehicle technology, the data rights of vehicle owners, and the implications of wireless data transmission to automakers. Jacki also touches on personal branding, workforce development in the auto industry, and various professional development insights. If you want to tell your legislators you support Right to Repair, visit https://www.repairact.com to send them a letter.

Idle Banter with Mike Zapcic – IT in the D 492 Sep 12, 2024

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Our friend Mike Zapcic is back to just shoot the breeze. We chat about movies, books, pop culture, and more. This was a casual chat with no agenda--just some friends catching up and geeking out.

AI’s Impact on Security with Patrick Garrity of VulnCheck – IT in the D 491 Aug 29, 2024

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Patrick Garrity, a security researcher and evangelist at VulnCheck, is back! We discuss his career evolution, vulnerability management, AI's impact on security, and the recurring nature of security incidences. He also provides insights into the Black Hat conference.

A Podcast about Families with Children with IDD with Wendy Ernzen of Let’s Plant Houses – IT in the D 490 Aug 15, 2024

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Wendy Ernzen joins us to talk about her podcast Let's Plant Houses where she discusses the victories and successes of families whose children—young and adult—have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Whether you’re a parent on a similar journey or just seeking to expand your understanding, you should subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you are interested in learning more about or contributing to Autism Alliance of Michigan, reach out to Wendy.

Rebranding a Startup and More with Jason David of Gym Force – IT in the D 489 Aug 08, 2024

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Jason “JD” David returns and—after some ribbing from us last time—has changed the name of his service to Gym Force, and he's doing some gret things. Hear all about how it's going in this episode.

The CrowdStrike Incident with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 488 Jul 25, 2024

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This week, Bob and Randy are happy to have back Tom Lawrence (Lawrence Systems, Youtube Channel, CWNR)! It's been a year since his last visit. CrowdStrike is in the news recently due to a faulty update bringing down global infrastructure. Tom helps us understand what happened, why, and what the ramifications are.

James Parker, Author of “Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive” – IT in the D 487 Jul 18, 2024

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This episode was a bit of a divergence from the regular topics we cover on IT in the D: this week we were joined by author James Parker, staff writer at The Atlantic, and author of the book Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive. The book delves into personal struggles, mental health, and life's daily challenges. The conversation covers Parker's unique writing style, his use of the word 'ode' in the book, and his thoughts on meditation, buzz management, and writing in the age of AI. The episode also touches on lighter topics like wrestling, food preferences, and favorite action heroes.

AI, Blockchain, and NFTs with JB Benjamin of Kryotech – IT in the D 486 Jun 20, 2024

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This week, Bob and Randy were joined by JB Benjamin of Kryotech. We talk about his companies, and his projects, and his uninque views on the world of AI, blockchain, NFTs, and their flaws and use cases.

EV Charging Challenges with Bob Skinner of EcoG – IT in the D 485 Jun 06, 2024

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This episode, Bob and Randy welcome Bob Skinner, longtime Detroit IT veteran and the Managing Director of North America for EcoG. They discuss various aspects of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including challenges with charging infrastructure, technological advancements, and the future of EVs. The conversation covers issues such as the role of the government in infrastructure, sustainability concerns, and innovations like highways that charge cars as they drive. They also touch upon personal anecdotes and the excitement surrounding new EV models.

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