Want to stay plugged in to the biggest trends in technology, media, and telecom? Our TMT podcast series takes what you need to know and breaks it down into something more User Friendly. From social responsibility to the next emerging technologies, industry leaders join us to dive into the biggest topics shaping your business—and the world around you.
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The User Friendly Show is dedicated to those that love everything technology and dream of how that tech will improve and change their lives. Weekly features include a listener question and answer, unique guests, technology news and more. Family Friendly.
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Gravitons, Weight Loss and No Food Waste
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Our guests this week include Jordan Yaklin, weight loss guru who discusses a new program for us "gamers". The second segment features Teralyn Pilgrim, author of "No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste". William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Marketing to kids: Strategies to effectively engage young audiences amid evolving regulations
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The rapid rise of digital platforms and the decline in traditional TV is significantly changing how children consume content. How can brands and advertisers adapt to this changing landscape to effectively engage younger viewers while complying with regulations? Tune into this episode of User Friendly to explore the dynamic world of marketing to kid…
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Join us this week as Bill reviews "Call of Kathulu: No Time To Scream". After that we talk computer monitors. What do all the numbers mean? What do you really need? Prices are coming down and it might be time to upgrade. We help you find what you need and give you the information to find the best value. Our guest this week is bestselling author Aar…
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Our guest this week is Michael Regina, Co-Founder of TheOneRing.net and YouTube Channel 'Read the Freaking Comics!'. Also we review the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", talk cameras in 2024 and answer your questions with a Q&A. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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The 2024 Holiday Season is almost upon us! This week we take a look back at last years holiday clip show to kick this year off!Por User Friendly Media Group
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This weeks guests feature Joan Woodward of the Travelers Institute and Mitch Carson, an industry expert on getting your message out. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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October starts Cybersecurity Awareness Month This week we begin the discussion of securing cloud systems, AI, and everything technical that makes the modern world work. This week we welcome two guests. In our first segment Amber Williams joins us to talk AI influencers. Our second segment features Steve Orrin, Federal CTO of Intel. Orrin talks abou…
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We got to try out the Gravity Jetsuit! Spoiler alert: it is amazing! Join us this week as we talk about the Jetsuit. Guest Terry Cook, a fellow trainee from Aberdeen, Scotland, joins us as we talk about the experience. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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This week host Bill Sikkens is in England with Gravity checking out an amazing Jetsuit. More than just a jet pack, this piece of equipment brings something of sci-fi to the real world. Will Bill get to fly like Ironman or fall out of the sky? We will find that out next week! Tune in this week to get the details! Our guest is Eugene Clark. Clark is …
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Rose City Comic Con and Guest Alex Agbolla
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Join us this week as we cover Rose City Comic Con! This amazing event is back for 2024 and we had a chance to attend! Coverage includes on the floor interviews and our review! Also guest Alex Agbolla joins us to talk tech. Agbolla is an incredible 13-year old full-stack developer and tech enthusiast.…
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Join us for this special edition podcast with guest J.J. Jerome. J.J. Jerome is an award-winning engineer and futurist who used his unique background in brain science and electronics to become a seminal influence in numerous cutting-edge technologies. He is the author of the book Evolution Ended. This podcast is a unique discussion of AI, the direc…
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Join us this week as we talk about the Oregon Air Show! Our guest this week is Stefan Fehr, founder of ModernIQ's.com. Fehr talks AI and a system that can be used ethically to help with promotion. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Who Let the Dogs Out? with guests Kendy Pearson / Arnaud Lucas
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Join us this week for a talk about robot dogs! Our second segment features guests Kendy Pearson and Arnaud Lucas. Pearson talks her award winning book "When the Mountains Wept". Lucas is a digital problem solver and talks use of technology to execute product growth. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler…
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Join us this week for two amazing guests! First, country star Easton Corbin joins us to talk about his upcoming show in Portland at the Roseland Theater on September 5th. Easton Corbin has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade. He boasts two No. 1 singles with…
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Special Edition: Diamond Dragons Author Matthew Carauddo
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Join us for a special edition "deep dive" into author, actor and overall geinus Matthew Carauddo's "DIamond Dragons" book series.Por User Friendly Media Group
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Willamette Writers Conference and Made.Bike
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Join us this week for two great guests! Our first segement guest is Billy Sinkford, co-founder and director of the Made Handmade Bike Show. This long running show showcases the artists making custom bikes and components to the industry and the public. Details and tickets at made.bike Our second segment features reporter Kay Tomson covering the Will…
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There Is No Cloud... It's Just Someone Else's Computer
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Join us this week for the second part of Danny Nathen's interview as he discusses the actual cost of meetings with his meeting calculator. Our second segment "deep dives" into "The Cloud". What is "The Cloud", really? What are the advantages and risks? William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler…
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This week we are proud to feature guest Danny Nathan with Apollo 21. Nathan talks about digital project management. It's the first week of August and this is our summer Q&A show - where we answer your questions. We talk streaming video games (do you still need a $500 game console?), Android Auto and even a bit on the original IBM desktop released i…
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Join us this week as we welcome guest Don Beavers. As a cybersecurity and technology veteran, Beavers talks steps we can take as well as about new technology to secure your most valuable asset, your data. With the recent CrowdStrike incident we have seen how vulnerable the Internet can actually be. There are steps you can take. William Sikkens, Bil…
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User Friendly is back at a Comic Con! This week we talk about cosplay, the Silver Age Comic Con itself, and other topics for gamers and cosplayers. Our returning guest this week is Jordan Yaklin. Yaklin is a fitness trainer who offers a program aimed at gamers. I've tried it. It works! William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler…
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This week we are proud to feature two guests. In our first segment Ricardo Cimmino joins us to talk about the Agile development methodology. When developing software, a management system is very helpful. Never heard of Agile, or would you just like to know more? Check out this great interview. The second part of our show features guest Lee Schneide…
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Join us for this year's 4th of July clip show - featuring the interviews you voted to hear again! Featured this week: Interview with Simpsons animator Phil Ortiz. Phil brings 30 years experience as a professional animator as well as background design supervisor for the Simpsons. (Original Airdate: 6-17-18). Interview with D&D content creator Arcane…
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This week we feature guest Diana Dukas with Meta. Meta is working to address identifing AI created content on their platforms including Facebook and Instagram. Dukas is speaking on what steps are being taken by Meta to address this issue. Also we answer your questions on Cyberhawk! Keep them coming in! William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Wink…
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Join us this week as we talk some of the mechanics of creating adventures, including role playing games. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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The team talks about Disney +'s new show "The Acolyte". Our second segment features guests Jimmy Spikes and R.J. Post. Spikes operates a unique e-commerce business. Post is the author of the series "The Greenwood Mysteries". William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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This week the team talks hacking in the news. The bad guys are finding new ways to fool all of us. After that we discuss new drone technology that will work in the air, on land and in water with the same unit. Our guest this week is Andrew Wayne Pearson, managing director of an AI company in Macau, and who is also a debut novelist. William Sikkens,…
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This week we talk apps and devices. Our guest this week is actress Donna Burke. She talks about some of her roles and also a new tech product she is creating - for use in the public lavatory. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Ancient Hackers (The Truth Is Out There)
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Join us this week as we talk about hacking and do a deep dive on Phone Phreaking! Our guest this week is show reporter Kay Thomson who discusses her plans to help authors get published. The team at User Friendly wishes all a meaningful Memoral Day. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Technology leaders are tasked with harnessing the power of AI at scale for the enterprise. But how can organizations implement Generative AI responsibly while creating business value? In this episode of User Friendly, the CIOs of Cisco and Deloitte US join us to explore promising GenAI use cases and the risk and governance controls that need to be …
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Jetpacks (actually Jetsuits) have flown out of the realm of sci-fi and into reality. This week pilots Issa and Rowan join us to talk about this exciting new technology. Issa, the winner of the first ever Jetsuit race, talks about his experience flying the suit. Rowan, who works with the search and rescue aspect of Jetsuit technology, talks about ho…
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Guest Matthew Carauddo joins us this week to discuss the latest installment in his book series, Diamond Dragons. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Creating a more customer-centric approach
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It's often said putting the customer at the heart of your business can deliver an exceptional customer experience. But actually fostering customer loyalty and satisfaction isn’t always an easy feat. Tune in to this episode of User Friendly to hear how tech, media, and telecom companies can meet evolving customer needs and develop effective customer…
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Media and entertainment plays a key role in shaping how people view the world, which is why inclusive representation in the industry is so critical—both in front of the screen and behind the camera. Tune in to this episode of User Friendly, as we discuss the importance of increasing diversity in the media and entertainment industry.…
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Space technologies play an important role in our daily lives, and recent space innovations could open up even more exciting new commercial opportunities in technology and telecommunications. From satellites to renewable energy, how might these advances have an impact on life on Earth? Tune in to our User Friendly podcast for a look into the space i…
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Today’s dynamic work environment may cause businesses to reevaluate how they manage workstreams. Solutions to these problems can be found through value stream transformation, from business-based product development to operational value streams. How might a shift to value stream management change the future of business?…
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Today is May 4th - or as we know it - Star Wars day! Join us this week as we talk Star Wars! William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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We talk books, robots and space this week. Our guest is author "Nightshade Unicorn" author T.S. Pedramon.Por User Friendly Media Group
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Join us this week as we look at the Sherwood High School career fair! This is a unique offering in which students are able to talk to many area companies about the potential future and path to sucess for a life long enterprise. We Are Technology and User Friendly were proud to discuss STEM education. A guest from the student body joins us to tell u…
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Join us this week as we welcome guest Michael Becker who discusses his new book. The Internet has changed the way most businesses market their product. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Join us this week as we discuss streaming media and the (possible) end of legacy cable TV services. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Guest Jordan Yaklin of Phoenix Performance Coaching joins us to talk fitness with gamers. Let's face it - table top gaming and most video games are sedentary. There are some easy ways to keep your health and still get the dragon. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Join us with guest Kay Tomson as we talk more about what it takes to get a book published. Kay presents some resources and we answer your questions. Also on this weeks show we talk about the new WiFi 7 update. Is it worth the cost? William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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This week we have 2 great guests! In our first segment author Kay Tomson joins us to discuss her new book. Our second segment features guest Bob Lement of Static Radio. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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Guest: Kevin Surace Join us this week as our guests talks about AI and gives a deep dive into where things are headed. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerPor User Friendly Media Group
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