User Friendly - The Podcast

This week's guest presents talks about his audio film "Dune New Earth".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to discuss the Laval Comiccon. He brings several interviews from the floor and his review of this great event.William Sikkens, Michael Regina, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Celebrity Guest Ricky Lee Travolta joins us this week to discuss his career and unique background as an actor, publicist, and promoter.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us as we talk about crowdfunding.  These platforms offer an excellent way for individuals to find products, but there are scams. In this episode, we discuss what to watch for and how to take steps to ensure you are backing a legitimate project and not someone trying to steal your money. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, we will discuss virtualization with VMware, SAP, and related technologies.  Guest Chris Carter, a veteran of this industry, joins us to "talk shop".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina takes your questions.Also, we talk tech, or more to the point, how to protect your tech if your traveling internationally.William Sikkens, Michael Regina, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Guest and Expert Jessica Kearney with The Travelers Institute joins us to talk about this fact that has become a national issue.  The number of people injured and killed every year on our roads due to this avoidable problem can be addressed.Our second segment features host James Sherwood of "The Vault" with his review of Monster Hunter: Wilds.  Are you up for a good "hack and slash" video game?  If so, this may be for you.William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Banking Expert Jason Costain joins us this week to talk about all the ways the bad actors are trying to separate you from your money. There are a lot of unique scams to watch out for.Also, we talk about STEM resources and how to find some projects for your children.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Guest Carrie Goetz joins us this week to talk data centres. There is a lot more to these locations that most of us use every day - even without knowing it.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Host James Sherwood joins us this week with his take on the tabletop game "Savage Worlds".William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Our guests this week include Christopher Kulp and Marcus O'Donovan. Kulp, a college physics professor by day, Chris is a space opera writer in his spare time – the genre inspired by the trait of loving space and using melodramatic situations, risk-taking adventure, relationships and romance.Chris’ writing showcases science and explores how humans can find identity in a world of AI and other technologies. He joins us to discuss his latest book "Lost Origins".O'Donovan joins us to discuss sustainable innovation through his company, Co2You, helping to eleminate the need for plastic bottles in a unique way. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week our own host Bill Sikkens talks about his new TV show "Bill Builds".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Technology's goal is usually an enhancement of quality of life. With that; however, comes dangerous ideas and devices. We dive into some of these devices of the modern era.Our guest from Podcast Vitamin AI joins us in our second segment to give an explanation of blockchain that we can actually understand.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to talk all things Ironman!In addition the team discusses the latest in tech news including a new malware targeting Mac users.William Sikkens, Michael Regina, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Henry Woodman, a self-described hedonistic and opportunistic entrepreneur, joins us this week!  Woodman talks about his new book that has been 40 years in the making.  This novel, written by Woodman's father, is nearing streaming on TV.In our second segment “The Vault” host James Sherwood presents "Valor".William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we discuss "Lockwood & Co."Guest Stefan Fehr joins us with a lot of exciting updates to his AI platform.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Joan Woodward with the Travelers Institute joins us this week to talk about Cybersecurity and some of the new issues with the new year. Also on the agenda this week - HUDS - new wearable glasses with built in screens. Is it time to look at this technology?William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week's guest is Alyssa Nolte who brings us expertise on using technology for team building, customer experience research and revenue - all important to business owners and managers! In our second segment we talk about the Gravity Jetsuit! Gretchen and I had a change to give it another go and we both "got off the ground!".Reporter James Sherwood brings us a review of Path of Exiles 2.William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Static Radio host Bob LeMent joins us to talk about a lot of tech! We discuss this years CES, AI and a number of other relevant topics.Bob is the host of Static Radio, a long time show and podcast that is amazing. Check it out at StaticRadio.comWilliam Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

There are some high tech scams that are designed to steal money from those wanting to help the wildfire victim's. Join us this week to get information on how to stay safe - for both those who wish to help and those applying for help.Gretchen reviews "Skeleton Crew". Will this be it's only season?Our guest this week is Michael Yang. Yang is a game designer with over a decade of industry experience, both in video games and board games. William Sikkens, Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

This week we talk about Google Advertising.Our guest, Zaid Ammari of PPC Masterminds (ppcmasterminds.com) joins us to share his expertise with Google Ads. Is this for you? How much should you spend? What are the campaigns offered by Google Adds? And what is Google Analytics 4? William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Happy New Year!Join us this week for a look ahead at tech and pop culture in 2025!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for our final episode of 2024.We talk about what happened this year in tech and pop culture. Our second half features an interview from 2024.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, Michael Regina, host of the YouTube channel "Read the Freakin' Comics", joins us to debut his segment "Comic Friendly 2.0". Also, the team talks about Drones and AI.Join us for our last new episode of 2024. Over the next two weeks we will be bringing you our best of 2024 and tech expectations of 2025 along with some of our best interviews of the year.Here’s to a Wonderful Holiday Season and Happy New Year!William Sikkens, Michael Regina, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk about scams and deep dive into a check scam that was attempted with one of our hosts.In our second segment we are proud to introduce "The Vault", hosted by James Sherwood.   This new monthly feature profiles games of all varieties bringing you the latest news.William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgress, Gretchen Winkler

Our guest this week is Arias WebsterBerry. Arias is a successful entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and founder of WebsterBerry Marketing, Ignite Funnels, and Launch Ignition Ai.Star Wars Expert Gretchen takes on the new "Skeleton Crew" series on Disney +. Check in for this great review.We also dive into extended warranties. Are they worth the cost. Spoiler alert from the opinion of the UF team - American Home Shield and Square Trade are ok. Dell and Liberty Home Guard, not so much.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. Listeners!Please check out this week's clip show for some of our amazing interviews during 2024!

This week Bill Snodgrass features a review of the sourcebook "Gaslight" for the Cthulhu RPG.Our guest this week is Thomas Wilson who brings a very unique and positive approach to the art of storytelling. Finally, we talk flying vehicles. (Jetpacks, Jetsuits, Flying Cars, The Jetsons...) They are real and they are here.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week’s guest is Roberto Capodieci, an Italian entrepreneur, university lecturer, and author. We talk about decentralization and blockchain.Bill Snodgrass covers the SNAFU convention in Reno. This unique Anime show has moved to the Reno Convention Center and made some very positive changes.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Aaron Ryan. Aaron talks about his "Dissonance" Alien Invasion Saga.

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 Winkler

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!

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 Winkler

October starts Cybersecurity Awareness MonthThis 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 about security related to AI, supply chain and related cybersecurity topics.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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 an author, technologist, futurist and humorist.  His series, "Genetic Pressure", explores the advantages and problems associated with genetic engineering.  The series is presented as hard fiction, but the topic is relevant to the real world today.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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.

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 direction we are going, and Jerome's book "Evolution Ended" available at https://amzn.to/3XGmLNKWilliam Sikkens, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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

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 “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It,” seven top 10 singles, and a slew of awards and nominations.In our second segment author J.J. Jerome joins us to talk about this book "Evolution Ended".  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.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for a special edition "deep dive" into author, actor and overall geinus Matthew Carauddo's "DIamond Dragons" book series.

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.bikeOur second segment features reporter Kay Tomson covering the Willamette Writers Conference.  She features 3 on-site interviews with the conference director and two of the many great authors present at the conference.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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

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 in the early 1980's - plus more.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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

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 Schneider, author of "Resist", a great novel about AI and climate change.  We also talk summer STEM projects for your kids.  These are fun, inexpensive and can teach your children about technology.  The best part is they get something they can use!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Eye  to talk horror in campaigns and Halloween!  (Original Airdate: 10-30-21).Interview with Gravity - jetsuits are a thing! The first ever jetsuit race was held this year in Dubai. We talk with 2 of the pilots, including the race's winner, about this exciting new technology. Oh, and to be sure, our host Bill Sikkens is going to be going to their HQ in England in September to get a flight of his own! (Original Airdate: 5-18-24).Finally, host Bill Sikkens talks how to hack landline telephones, known as "Phone Phreaking).  (Original Airdate:  5-25-24).William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler