User Friendly - The Podcast

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