Welcome to Agile Clips where coaches Santosh Kolhatkar and Steve Sanoff break down Agile into manageable pieces, from changing organizational culture to best practices at the team level.
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The User Friendly Show is dedicated to those that love everything technology and dream of how that tech will improve and change their lives. Weekly features include a listener question and answer, unique guests, technology news and more. Family Friendly.
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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…
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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 Schneide…
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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…
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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 Wink…
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Join us this week as we talk some of the mechanics of creating adventures, including role playing games. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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,…
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Ancient Hackers (The Truth Is Out There)
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 ho…
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Guest Matthew Carauddo joins us this week to discuss the latest installment in his book series, Diamond Dragons. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Episode 33: Agile Games and Product Management with Emilia Breton-Lake
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In this episode, our guest, Emilia Breton-Lake talks about the benefits of Agile Games to improve collaboration and spark creativity. We then delve into Product Management in small and large companies and talk about specific techniques for deciding what to build.By Agile Clips
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We talk books, robots and space this week. Our guest is author "Nightshade Unicorn" author T.S. Pedramon.By User Friendly Media Group
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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 u…
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Join us this week as we discuss streaming media and the (possible) end of legacy cable TV services. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Episode 32: Agile in the real world - where theory meets practice
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In this episode, we delve into the practicalities of Agile methodologies beyond the buzzwords and theory. We explore how flexibility and adaptation are not just parts of the Agile manifesto but are crucial practices for navigating the complexities of real-world projects. We need to be Agile in applying Agile - be flexible and ready to change and ad…
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Guest: Kevin Surace Join us this week as our guests talks about AI and gives a deep dive into where things are headed. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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?By User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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…
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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What If? / Streaming Blues / AI and D&D / Cyberhawk
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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…
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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…
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Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and New Year! User Friendly 2.0 will return Jan. 6, 2024 William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 wi…
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Episode 31: Chatting about agile challenges with ChatGPT 4
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In this episode, we have a discussion with ChatGPT 4, chatting about some common challenges faced by teams. The responses from ChatGPT are real and in its own voice, using OpenAI’s mobile app. The only editing that was done was to shorten by a couple of seconds the time it took to respond to our questions. You may be surprised by the outcome.…
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Happy Thanksgiving from the User Friendly team! Our team (in alphabetical order): Karen Gill, Social Media, Creator Steve Mehler, Reporter William Sikkens, Anchor, Host Bill Snodgrass, Editor, Producer, Host Chaz Wellington, Reporter Bradley Weston, Reporter Jeremy Winkler (1973-2023), Graphic Design, Host Gretchen Winkler, Social Media, Writer, Ho…
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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 …
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 product The second segment takes us to several mid-west comic cons with report Bradley Weston. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Episode 30: Key takeaways from the Agile2023 conference
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In this episode, Santosh recounts some of the most impactful presentations he attended at the Agile Alliance Agile2023 conference in Orlando, Florida.By Agile Clips
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Episode 29: Business Agility and Agile Transformations
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In this episode we talk about Business Agility and the role of Agile Coaches, after attending training endorsed by ICAgile. We touch on various aspects of Agile Transformations, including culture, technology, operating models, system level thinking and many more.By Agile Clips
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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In this weeks special edition podcast we talk Ahsoka. Also join us for the latest in tech news. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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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…
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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 WinklerBy User Friendly Media Group
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Part 1: App Overload? / Part 2: Guest Andres Klaric of Fuse Finance
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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…
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Death of CAPTCHA / Mobile Security with JT Keating
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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…
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