UserFriendly 2.0 Podcast

This week, we talk about the next generation of mobile devices - 6G. The Vault host James Sherwood joins us to review Tales from Talanya, a social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and tabletop role-playing game made by educators for educators. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Average new car prices hit $50,000 for the first time in December.  What is driving up prices?  Is technology to blame? Our guest this week is David Fradin, author and technology professional.  Trained at HP, he has been involved in numerous exciting projects, including the Apple /// (Apple 3).  David gives us a unique look and perspective at Spice Catalyst (spicecatalyst.com). William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week's episode includes news, retro gaming ports, and a discussion of fake products and the hazards of buying them. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we discuss Organizational Software.  What are some of the applications you can use to keep your finances and daily life in order? Author and Host Gretchen Winkler answers your questions on her new Cyberhawk, Rise of Hero's novel. Author and reporter Kay Thomson just tried out for Wheel of Fortune!  She brings us a bit of an inside look at that process. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

How many subscriptions do you have?  Do you remember when you actually owned something?  This week, we talk about subscription fatigue and what you can do to keep costs under control. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we discuss some of the latest scams to look out for this U.S. tax season. The Vault host James Sherwood joins us with his take on Soul Masters. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for news, a cheerful discussion about stereos, and your questions with our answers. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

With CEO Kathleen Kennedy's Exit, the future of Star Wars is a bit in flux.  Today, we bring you the latest information on what's happening and what the rumors are.   We also look at real-world hacks on smart devices and what you can do to protect yourself. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as we talk ComicCon and welcome guest Dr. Vin Mitty.   The team had its first experience at a FanExpo since Wizard World was replaced.   Meet AI Expert Mitty, who provides guidance on distinguishing what's real from what's hype.   Finally, we talk about common sense ways you can minimize your trackability. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

News, CES, and The Vault Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Join us for our observations about last year and the year to come. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Hosts William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

This week, we end the year with a look at a few interesting new(er) scams you should be aware of. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, the team dives into a set of questions that you have sent us throughout the year.Guest: Luke Sanders Will Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

We officially kick off this year's Season of Giving with a nonprofit we are proud to support: William Temple House.  The charity's executive director joins us to talk about their mission - always important but more important than ever this year. With the holidays now upon us, we talk about the latest in kitchen gadgets in our first segment. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, there will be an intensive Question and Answer session. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Pick your side... Horde or Alliance, er um, I mean Android or Apple!  Today, we dive into the two phone platforms and make a decision on which one is better.   In our second segment, The Vault host, James Sherwood, brings us Borderlands 4!  Bill shares his experience at this year's SNAFU convention. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for a conversation about Holiday scams and an interview with our guest, Ebrima Jallow. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Another fun look back at pop culture and technology topics. Willian Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and 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 about holiday scams. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

The news about tech and pop culture.  Chat about Cthulhu game and The Peacemaker.  The guest is Dennis Meador. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to answer your questions about Iron Man.  And you sent in a lot!  Check it out to get the details! William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week, we have the news and Rose City Comic Con, where we are joined by The Vault's James Sherwood for a great time at Rose City. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

This week the team talks new smart phones - both the upcoming iPhone 17 as well as upcoming offerings from Samsung and others. Our second segment features \\\"The Vault\\\" host discussing The Disney Lorcana card game. William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Retro games and computers have an interest, according to your questions!  Join us this week as we attempt to answer the top 10 questions you have sent in on this topic. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us for tech and pop culture news discussion. Our guest is Alan Maas, writer and historian with a focus on South Dakota. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Guest Douglas Estrada joins us this week to talk about EMFs.  Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael joins us in the second segment to talk about Captain Adam and Firestorm.  William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and 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

Have you ever tried to buy something and find that you weren't able?  Think PlayStation 5 or Ticket Master.  This week we discuss why this happens (hint: it's not because they want it to.) William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us as we celebrate our 12th anniversary! The Vault host James Sherwood reviews Octopath in our second segment. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us as we travel back in time two years and see what was hot in tech at the time. William Sikkens, Jeremy Winkler, Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Our guest is Nir Bashan, bestselling author of The Creator Mindset and the upcoming The Solution Mindset. Other topics include the growing trend of fraudulent ads appearing on social media and in emails.  We discuss steps to protect yourself. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week as Bill Snodgrass presents his review of the new modules for Call of Cthulhu. Our second segment features guest Al Kushner, the expert on using AI with LinkedIn. He covers some details on how you can better use the social network and make it work for you. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Brain Control Interfaces are a reality, and we can expect to see them used more commonly in the future.   Companies want to make money off your thoughts.  This technology is something straight out of Science Fiction.   Join us as we look at the future. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Host Bill Snodgrass discusses "The Viking Age". William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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

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

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