Category: Podcast

  • A Look Around Detroit with Jer Staes of Daily Detroit – IT in the D 515

    A Look Around Detroit with Jer Staes of Daily Detroit – IT in the D 515

    Jer Staes of Daily Detroit is back! Bob and Randy talk with Jer about Detroit’s food scene, including notable spots like Scotty Simpson’s, Gonella’s, and Sister Pie, as well as hidden gems such as Marcus Hamburgers and Norm’s Diner. They also delve into tech innovations in the automotive industry, AI applications in daily life, and…

  • Open Source Insights with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 514

    Open Source Insights with Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems – IT in the D 514

    Today, Bob and Randy are rejoined by Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems, an open-source advocate and YouTuber. They discuss the benefits and challenges of open-source solutions, particularly in comparison to VMware and other commercial software. Tom shares his experiences with open-source storage solutions for large-scale applications and offers insights into consulting on high-stakes IT projects,…

  • Digital Marketing for Small Businesses with Peter Surowski of Brainjar – IT in the D 513

    Digital Marketing for Small Businesses with Peter Surowski of Brainjar – IT in the D 513

    Peter Surowski, CTO of Brain Jar joins Bob and Randy to focus on small businesses for a change. Brain Jar is a web development and marketing agency for small businesses. The discussion centers around the current role of AI in helping small businesses market themselves effectively, the evolution of web development, and practical tips for…

  • Catching Up and Creating Content with Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different – IT in the D 512

    Catching Up and Creating Content with Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different – IT in the D 512

    In this episode, Bob and Randy welcome long-time friend and guest Khary Frazier of Detroit is Different. They dive into a nostalgic conversation about their roots in podcasting, the evolution of content creation, and the unique culture of Detroit. They discuss their past experiences, the importance of rich relationships in content creation, and the changes…

  • Ins and Outs of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) with David Juan – IT in the D 511

    Ins and Outs of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) with David Juan – IT in the D 511

    Note: David was with us a few weeks ago—you might have heard that episode. If you did, you probably noticed the audio issues. We pulled down that episode and invited David back for another chat. David Juan returns! In this episode, he explains CDPs—Customer Data Platforms—to Bob and Randy. CDPs pull data from systems like…

  • The CIO Approach with Todd Loiselle of National Food Group – IT in the D 510

    The CIO Approach with Todd Loiselle of National Food Group – IT in the D 510

    Todd Loiselle, CIO of National Food Group joins Bob and Randy to talk about how he became a CIO. Todd got off to a rocky start—he had problems in school and then he had a rough first job. But then he found success and was approached to be a CIO. Todd tells us his approach…