User Friendly - The Podcast

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 Winkler

Join us this week as we talk some of the mechanics of creating adventures, including role playing games.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

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 how the flight system can save lives.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Guest Matthew Carauddo joins us this week to discuss the latest installment in his book series, Diamond Dragons.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

We talk books, robots and space this week.Our guest is author "Nightshade Unicorn" author T.S. Pedramon.

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 us about her thoughts and ambitions. In our second segment guest Guy Morris, award-winning author of action-thrillers based on true stories of artificial intelligence, political, religious or historical mysteries, joins us.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

Join us this week as we discuss streaming media and the (possible) end of legacy cable TV services.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

Guest: Kevin SuraceJoin us this week as our guests talks about AI and gives a deep dive into where things are headed.  William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

In our first segment guest Mia Kotek joins us to talk about technology and non-profits. Our second segment focuses on artists, writers, and other creatives and how AI may affect them.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Please join us this week for an extended Q&A - we answer your questions on technology and pop culture.You can submit questions at userfriendly.show anytime!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we deep dive into the process of buying a computer.  With a large price range and a lot of options how do you know what you need?  You can save money if you do a little research.Willam Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

The team talks about a Gershwin performance in our opening segment.Second, we discuss table top role playing and some new games you can try out.  Then we discuss Virtual Reality and Apples Vision Pro.  We liked it, but is it worth the $3499 price tag?

We talk 2024 and what to expect from Robots and AI.  There are a lot of unique things coming and some that are now here.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk Bitcoin with an expert from Bitcoin University.Also, with the extreme weather many of us have been dealing with electrical blackouts. This week we talk about some of the things you can do to be prepared and minimize the impact of a power outage.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we feature Prairie Fire, a very unique range experience you will want to see!Also the 2024 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) has made it's appearance in Las Vegas.We bring you a synopsis and an interview from the floor of the event.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week the team talks season 2 of Marvel's "What If?" and the new book series "Cyberhawk".This week’s tech focuses on Streaming Media fatigue and generative AI's use in photos.  We focus on the latest issue with this at Wizards of the Coast, prompting a well-liked artist to resign.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

As we start 2024 Mickey Mouse enters the public domain.  The team talks about this and when we might see some of our other iconic pop culture characters take the same trip.This week also features an extended Q&A answering your questions.Happy New Year from all of us at User Friendly 2.0!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and New Year!User Friendly 2.0 will return Jan. 6, 2024William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Welcome to our last show of 2023!Our first segment covers this week's tech news and AI virtual staging for home listings.Segment two features an incredible interview with Pete Sepp, President of the National Taxpayers Union.  We look at technology and antitrust litigation.From everyone at User Friendly have a wonderful holiday and New Year!  We will see you in 2024.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we talk tech / pop culture news and discuss gifts for that Jedi in your life.Our second segment features guest Alexander de Ridder, Co-Founder & CTO of Smyth to talk AI.  (smythos.com)William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we talk AI hardware.Our second segment features Bill Snodgrass with a new single player RPG. Following that we talk holiday scams.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Happy Thanksgiving from the User Friendly team!Our team (in alphabetical order):Karen Gill, Social Media, CreatorSteve Mehler, ReporterWilliam Sikkens, Anchor, HostBill Snodgrass, Editor, Producer, HostChaz Wellington, ReporterBradley Weston, ReporterJeremy Winkler (1973-2023), Graphic Design, HostGretchen Winkler, Social Media, Writer, Host

Our first segment this week looks at Real Estate Technology, that is the tech involved in selling or buying real estate.  We also discuss the decision that may eliminate commissions to buyer agents.Guest Frank Mong, COO of Helium Mobile, joins us in segment 2.   Helium Mobile is an innovative new company that provides mobile phone service - but it a very different and cost saving way.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we are joined by the Travelers Institute to answer your questions on Cyber insurance for business.Our second segment looks at clean Hydrogen fuel and how a local company is making this happen.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

In our first segment guest Robert Beknazarian joins us to talk about his company's process to get their app developed for an exciting new productThe second segment takes us to several mid-west comic cons with report Bradley Weston.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we welcome Chaz with his live on-the-floor coverage of the Global Gaming Expo.The second segment features Tony Pan, CEO of Modern Hydrogen, as he talks about their amazing new technology for clean energy.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

In this weeks special edition podcast we discuss the EMS system and the test alert that was sent out nationwide.Also we see the season finales for "Murders In The Building" and "Ashoka".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Welcome back!We start the fall season off with an extend Q&A.  Join us this week to hear answers to your questions!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

In this weeks special edition podcast we talk Ahsoka.Also join us for the latest in tech news.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week the show looks at Crypto with a unique app from Klink Finance. Company found Chris James Murphy joins us to discuss some of the ins and outs of this unique approach.Our show will be on season break after this week. We will return with a new episode on September 16.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week for coverage of the Black Hat technology show in Las Vegas!Chaz Wellington brings us the latest from the floor and several unique interviews.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

In our first segment we talk about the forced use of apps.  More and more listeners are commenting about being required to use a phone with an app - even when physically at a business.  Is this going too far?Our second segment focuses on White Label software.  Our guest Andres Klaric discusses a finance solution their company produces that is used by many financial institutions.  This approach can bring a better user experience and cost less to a business.  Klaric's company, Fuse Finance, delivers one such solution.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk about "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart"... you know... CAPTCHA! Those tests where you have to match pictures or letters to do things like submitting a form online.Then, in our second segment our guest is JT Keating, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Zimperium. His company is appearing at the 2023 Black Hat conference in Las Vegas and he is discussing mobile security.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we discuss Real Estate technology - that is the websites that give you a value on your home. Are they accurate.In our second section we discuss coding. This week's guest is Steve Kelley, President of Arganteal. Kelley discusses the issues of reusing scripts with source code and a unique solution.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we talk abou the actors and writers strike - and answer your questions.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we discuss how to get free over the air television - without a need for antennas on each TV and full DVR/guide functions.Our second segment is all about the Silver Age Comic Con and cosplay.Check it out!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Our first segment this week covers dated technology.  Using dated tech in some cases can cause security and hacking issues - but in others it can save money without a lot of risk.  We take a look at this overall and discuss the worth of upgrading.Then we talk Rage Con!  Role playing at it's best, Bill Snodgrass covers this 3 day event in "the world that makes sense".A preview of the Silver Age Comic Con is dicussed including a winner of 2 free passes to this great event.   William SIkkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week’s show features two amazing guests.In our first segment artist Dan Lam talks about her upcoming solo exhibition "Cosmic Shake" at Chefas Gallery in Portland. On view July 8 - August 5.In our second segment Jimar Garcia joins us to discuss Intelligent Automation. With the recent advances in AI Garcia tells us how your business can benefit.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week we take a look at the new Superhero movies. Superhero’s may fly, but the movies seems to be crashing.In the second segment we present a Q&A and answer your questions!After that we talk Smart Homes and then discuss large tech deciding when they can lock you out of your email, cell phones and other resources.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week Steve Mehler joins us to talk about the Comstock Paranormal Summit.Then we talk jobs. An AI may conduct your next interview! Our segment guest is Ram Prasad who discusses fractional CPO and CTO options. If you don't know what that is give it a listen!William Sikkens, Steve Mehler, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This weeks show looks at two different aspects of technology and areas of pop culture that are enabled by technology.In our first half we talk about the latest announcements from Apple in this years Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). You get one guess what's on the top of the list! We then take a look at car infotainment systems and compare offerings from Boss, Alpine and Pioneer.In our second segment we meet Eben Matthews, Co-Founder of Macroverse. Macroverse is a company that has created a platform to deliver comic books digitally - but keep the comic book format and feeling. Eben talks about how comic book fans can use his product as well as how comic book publishers can be involved.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerThis weeks podcast is sponsored by Brian Kelly Digital Media (briankelly.digital) and Cruisin' Sherwood 2023 (cruisinsherwood.org).