Category: Podcast

  • Alec Bantel on His App for Coordinating Family Activities – IT in the D 564

    Alec Bantel on His App for Coordinating Family Activities – IT in the D 564

    This week, Alec Bantel joined us to discuss his new app, ACTIQO that helps families organize their kids’ activities. We talk about what it takes to go from idea to launch, including user testing, hiring, and figuring out what people actually want versus what they say they want. The conversation also covers the realities of…

  • J Chris Newberg’s Upcoming Comedy Show – IT in the D 563

    J Chris Newberg’s Upcoming Comedy Show – IT in the D 563

    Comedian J Chris Newberg has a show on September 18 at Royal Oak Music Theater. We talk for a bit about his comedy style, what’s on his bucket list, and other projects he’s worked on. He tells us what draws him back to Detroit and compares the local comedy scene to other cities. He’s giving…

  • Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562

    Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562

    Bob was super-excited for this guest! This week, we were joined by Matt Busch, artist, illustrator, filmmaker, YouTuber, professor, and entrepreneur. He’s worked on projects for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things, and so many more. Check out his website to find out all about him: MattBusch.com. Matt tells us about…

  • Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561

    Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561

    Jackie Lutz is back! She’s the Content Director at the Auto Care Association. We follow up on how the Right to Repair fight is going. She also tells us how things are going on the Auto Care ON AIR podcast, where she hosts Carpool Conversations. This is a longer episode, but we had a lot…

  • Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560

    Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560

    Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech is back, and we chat about cybersecurity practices, the future of enterprise IT, and Michigan’s economy. We discussed phishing simulations, identity management, and AI-related security incidents, along with predictions like 5G-connected devices, zero trust network access, and passkeys replacing passwords. We wrapped up by comparing Detroit’s economic diversification to cities…

  • Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

    Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

    After 40 years, Travis Bradburn is back on the job market. We hear about what he’s done, what he’s looking for, and what challenges he’s encountered. This one gets to the heart of what our IT in the D networking events are about.