RIP Kevin Mitnick and long live his memory! On this episode of Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) we brought back on good friend and contributor of the show Frank Trezza, Certified Ethical Hacker, InfoSec professional and all around good human. We discuss the legacy and memory of Kevin Mitnick, one of the best hackers of all time and master of social engi…

We recently did an episode, Our Top 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024, to explore what might happen in Tech this year. We thought it would be fun to see what has taken place so far this year and whether we were on point or not. Here were our original predictions: AI disappears behind the scenes AI resurrects old and hard to use Tech Everyone wi…

Happy New Year! Ready for some Emerging Tech predictions for 2024? Well, don't worry we're happy to be wrong and contrarian. We considered this a fun thought exercise for posterity sake to see where our head and hearts were. In fact, some of these predictions are already beginning to poke their head up through the cracks of reality. Our Top 10 Emer…

This episode is an initial exploration of real world examples of Technology used for social good. While researching our last episode, 6 Ways to Use Tech For Good, we came across a paper by McKinsey, a famous consultancy, called Tech for Good: Smoothing disruption, improving well being. The paper covers topics like core definitions of technology and…

On this episode we explore using Tech for good, socially, economically and philosophically speaking. This show was originally inspired by a talk, How to make learning as addictive as social media, from Luis Von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, a popular language learning app. In a world of manipulative uses of AI and Algorithms, this perspective was quite ref…

On this episode we discuss Qortal, a community driven initiative aimed at making a new, user operated internet that leverages Blockchain's data security. Rather than focusing on token price and getting on more exchanges like other projects, Qortal focuses on making a usable, decentralized data infrastructure. The community and even User Interface (…

Free and Open Source Software, FOSS for short, is the backbone of computers, programming, and the World Wide Web (WWW) as a whole. In fact, almost 40% of known websites' operating systems (OS) and a whopping 85% of smartphones use Linux, a wildly popular free and open source operating system. (Source: True List) “Free software” means software that …

For this episode, we pull back the curtain on concrete tech tool categories we use to make this ETM show and website happen. Most of these tools have free versions and almost all are open source. Part of our thinking when creating ETM was showcase all the powerful (free and open-source) tools at our fingertips. The best part of all is that your pro…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been all the rage as a buzz word this year. But, what does AI really mean? And more importantly, what does it do? We're looking at you, Skynet. Here are some definitions: "Artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligen…

Curious how Agricultural Technology (AgTech) is helping reverse the cycle of destruction and paving the way for a healthier planet? One of the biggest challenges with new highly industrialized technologies, is their effect on the environment. While there have been a lot of positive shifts toward social good and renewable energy sources, there is st…

Episode 11 brings us musician and music teacher, Brad Shryack. Brad used to call the local rock station and request guitar god rock instrumentals that rarely got played, like Steve Vai or Joe Satriani. This only proved he had great taste in music and it turns out he was a pretty talented six string shredder himself. Brad's been in bands, played big…

Ever wondered how hackers work? On this episode we brought back Information Security (InfoSec) professional and Certified Ethical Hacker, Frank Trezza, to tell us. He helps illuminate where various data vulnerabilities are and how to shield yourself from them. Information Security is the practice of protecting information from unauthorized access, …

It's been a little bit since a Rants, Raves and Reflections episode, and this time I'm talking about Technology in general. Technology is not without cost, and I'm not talking monetarily. I'm talking time and sanity. That is usually your cost of admission. Ok, let's jump in to my 7 Rants, Raves and Reflections on Tech in General: Tech is always a p…

On this episode we explored engineering the Metaverse and what some of the technologies and hardware are behind it. Engineering is defined as: "The creative application of “scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes"... Brittanica What a cool time we live in to see such rich and engaging u…

Emerging Technology for 2023 has been quite the transformative and break-out year for lots of cool, cutting edge tools. We have learned and seen a lot and wanted to share our top insights for the year. Consider this a round-up and summary of a variety of topics, and you will find relevant shows for each insight and topic discussed. Happy Emerging T…

1972, Mick Jagger on the cover of Life magazine when Kent was 13. 1973, the access the photographers had to the cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Stones never called, but the access was earned. Photographer Kent Kriegshauser is one of the best ever and has some great stories behind the shots. From Pittsfield & Chicago to the Beatles and the …

Meet NeRF, Neural Radiance Fields, a breakthrough technology in media, namely photography, video and 3D asset rendering. No, it's not those children's toys some of us may remember. It's actually a really powerful conglomeration of technology tools like Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) fueled software and Graphics Processing Un…

On this episode, we wanted to take a little break from the usual information firehose and rabbit holes we are used to. Instead, we wanted to cover some cool and fun things you can do with your Raspberry Pi. After all, what fun is technology if we aren't doing interesting things for us personally? 10 Cool Things to Do With Your Raspberry Pi Here's o…

You may have heard of Immersive Technology, Media, and Video. But did you know that audio can also be Immersive and Spatial? In fact, audio is often the most important and overlooked medium that ties our favorite immersive experiences together. Experiences like gaming, movies, music, and other entertainment we all know and love. To explore this new…

Once the sensory overload died down, what was left was incredible experience of cutting edge research and technology. But, before we dive into ACM Siggraph 2023, let's explore the parent organization that created it, called the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). What is the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)? "ACM, the world's larges…

Lily Blouin lives to perform & mentor and sail and go to New York to see Jeff Daniels and then not see Jeff Daniels! She's inspiring and brave and human and a pirate all at the same time. And if your ears stick around until the end, you'll hear her sing too. My friend, we hope you enjoy the lovely Lily Blouin on episode 9 of A Little Off Track.…

The "metaverse" is known by many, but often not fully understood. This episode brings some clarity and concrete definitions to this topic. Put simply, the metaverse is an open, shared global, 3-dimensional digital environment that's "always on" for people to exist in. This could mean anything from building worlds and games with Roblox or Minecraft …

We were thrilled to get a College student studying Technology Marketing reach out on LinkedIn asking about how they could learn tech in a long term and lasting way. We pondered on this question a bit and came up with 13 things you can do now to learn about emerging tech. 13 Ways to Learn Emerging Tech Learn how to learn - If you can master a great …

On this episode your host Aaron Mangal caught up with Mike Wilson, community builder and founder of Vegas Crypto Group. Mike has been in the Tech scene before it was fashionable including attending all of the first 10 DEFCon events in Las Vegas. Since then he has built up a local community group and meetup around new technology like Cryptocurrency …

On this solo episode, Aaron Mangal reflects on his decade of being in the Crypto scene from 2013-2023. It all started in the corner of a Brier Creek Panera Bread in Raleigh, NC with the Triangle Bitcoin Meetup. From there it was expanded into a Tech Co-working space called the American Underground in Durham, NC. He and a few dozen attendees would e…

Tim Holmes finally came all the way down to the A Little Off Track studios to talk like a snobby actor and deflect our questions like a spoiled director, exactly what we were hoping. Anything performed from a stage without a net, ensemble or solo, drama, comedy or musical is so damned impressive and inspiring to those who don't do it everyday or ev…

On this episode, Aaron Mangal interviews Justin Guidici, co-founder and head of product for Telos (TLOS) Network. Telos aims to provide fast, scalable infrastructure and feeless transactions plus smart contract functionality. The value proposition improves on problems with many Layer 1 Blockchains like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Blockchains …

TLDR; No, Crypto is not dead. Yes, there are problems and yes, there are plenty of reasons to criticize it. But that doesn't equate to death. In fact, it's quite the opposite and is significantly better than its early years on a technology level. 5 Reasons Why Crypto Is Not Dead Reason # 1: The price has dropped significantly since it's all time hi…

Seth’s upbringing becomes pretty clear when you hear his music. Whether it’s grandpa, his favorite girl or the famous bridge he grew up next to, his lyrics hit close to home right away. He’s a father, a fiddle player, an educator and an occasional online better, and part of a few great musical projects in the area, Frank F. Sidney's Western Bandit …

Well, the Augmented World Expo, AWE 2023, has wrapped up but the realities and memories shown continue to persist. We assure you, we are not hallucinating but still gathering ourselves from the highly stimulating and visceral experience that is this new Mixed Reality (XR) space. So many brands, corporations, creators and of course developers across…

Hello Single Board Computer (SBC) Enthusiast! The Raspberry Pi has some downsides, the first of which is its overpricing and lack of supply. We also cover the challenges and other reasons why we aren't a fan. Now, there are other single board computer (SBC) competitors who even work with Raspberry Pi OS. It's a great sign to see more brands and har…

Hello there from a variety of realities! Augmented Reality (AR) has really been the talk of the town lately especially with Augmented World Expo (AWE) just happening and the Apple WDC announcement happening today. To really dive in, we brought back on Immersive Technology professional and UX Designer, Eric Azares. It's truly a great time to be invo…

Hey Tech Adventurer, On this episode, a solo one, Aaron Mangal provides his reasons for why you should learn Linux. For one, most of the internet and smart phones run on it in one way or another. Plus it's open-source, free and full of passionate builders who truly allow us to stand on the shoulders of giants. For that we greatly appreciate those w…

Multi talented artists Kyle & Auty Rohweder join us this time around to go, A Little Off Track. You might have swapped a story and got a buzz under the roof of Kyle's barber shop, Glory Days, on Cherry Street in Galesburg. And you might have seen Auty dance, act or been delighted by her barista & bass skills. These are just a few of the bonifides o…

ETM Show # 5 is a chat with Frank Trezza, an InfoSec Professional and Certified Ethical Hacker, about how he got started, examples of cyber attacks and best practices to protect yourself. After listening to this episode you will learn: How Frank found the teacher's answers to his course assignments for the year How the field of InfoSec and Cyber Se…

On this episode Aaron Mangal explores 8 reasons why he enjoys the Raspberry Pi and it's operating system, Raspberry Pi OS. The Pi is in a fairly new category of computers called Single Board Computers. This category includes many other computers and other brands who have taken this form factor (of a single circuit board) and made improvements, upgr…

Hello friends, on this hybrid solo and talk show episode, myself and Eric Azares discuss our reactions and experiences from NAB 2023. We also shout out organizations we ran across and share some tips to "get in" for newcomers to the industry. After listening to this episode you will learn: What was NAB 2023 and what happened? What were some interes…

Jera cancelled on us twice so we thought, do we smell, does she hate us, what'd we do wrong?? Actually she had a family emergency and then lost her voice. The instrument that along with her trusty guitar she's been hauling around and entertaining crowds with for over 45 years. We get a nice snapshot of those times along with a few secrets & 3 great…

With our guest Nikki Malley, we got a vibraphonist, a canning enthusiast, a Galesburg jazz legend, the proprietor of Malley Farms on Seminary Street in Galesburg & a grease trap fanatic. We're also serving up snippets from the Nikki Malley Quartet & their live performance at the Trail Side Event Center in Peoria Illinois as part of the Central Illi…

On this episode of the Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) Show we caught up with a Immersive Technology Enthusiast and Professional. That would be none other than Eric Azares. Eric is no stranger to the digital realms and shares his knowledge of the Virtual Reality (VR) industry including a brief history, what it is and where its going. See you in one of …

On this episode, ETM Show host Aaron Mangal interviews Joe Chiappetta, a long time cartoonist, comic book creator and rare digital art (NFT) creator. After listening to this episode you will learn: Joe's background and how he became an artist What "Zines" were and what the scene was like What NFTs and Rare Digital Art are Some platforms for NFTs th…

Hello Hello! For this episode we are trying a new format called Rants, Raves and Reflections. This means personal reflections from our experiences in the trenches around a particular niche or technology. For this episode Aaron Mangal, ETM Show host, covers his loves, hates and overall reflections on the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain space. Enjoy! P…

Hello and welcome to the first ever Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) Show episode! We're honored you decided to give us a listen, thank you. Our goal is to create easy to digest media and information around Emerging Technology topics for anyone interested. In this episode Aaron Mangal, founder of Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM), shares his reasons for start…

Cow & Erin Glasnovich are the Dance Hall Doves and our friends, so they agreed to play & sing and be jovial about the art & life they love on our little podcast. Cow has been playing in area bands for well over 20 years & Erin Glasnovich has grown up on the stage acting & singing as well. We're pretty glad their musical paths crossed cause we could…

We made it to episode II & we couldn't have been more blessed to have artist Dusty Scott on the show. The 3 of us knew Dusty's work before we knew him and you can't help but know his artwork cause its displayed inside & out & all over west central Illinois, in over 27 states throughout the country and he has work hanging south of the border too. In…

Well, it's show #1. We had fun like we knew we would with our friend Joe Stamm and we’re glad you came along for the ride. Our goal every show is to hang out with an artist in this room above Cherry Street, and let them do their thing, and share with all of us the art they love the most. Besides all the joyous conversation, Joe shared 3 new stellar…

In this episode, Russell speaks with Dr Frans Cronje, CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations and the Centre for Risk Analysis. He lays out his view on how ANC ideology and factionalism resolve the seeming paradox of the ANC pursuit of a lockdown strategy that is likely to damage its popular support. Frans explains why corporate South …

In this episode, RusselI speaks with Dr Jonathan Witt, an anaesthetist in South Africa’s public healthcare system, podcaster and political commentator. Jonathan brings his knowledge of the medical research to put the COVID-19 pandemic into empirical context, explains why it looks like a repeat of the H1N1 overestimation, how social media is hyping …

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