Archives for Podcasts

Podcast April 6, 2013: Robotics and The Tax Man

April 5, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Team RUSH, Clarkston, MI Competes in FIRST Robotics

Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions, our website host presents a group of talented and excited students from Clarkston, MI.

Camron Razdar, 10th Grade
Carter Zielinski, 10th Grade
John Havel, 11th Grade
Regan Havens, 12th Grade – Team Captain
Jordan McMichael, 12th Grade
Matt Pasco, 10th Grade

The Tax Man Cometh

Daniel Hoops, B.M.A., J.D., LL.M of Walsh College specializes in tax law and has some advice to share with consumers and businesses alike preparing to do their taxes this spring. Should you do-it-yourself with software or use a tax preparer?

Accounting Aid Society

IRS Tax Filing Help

MiTechNews.com

Weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector.

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

Email your questions to us by going to the Contact Us button on our home page. It’s as easy as that.

Video: Behind the Scenes at the Internet Advisor

#######

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW	AM	1340	Grand Rapids	Sun 1p-2p
WJIM	AM	1240	Lansing	Sun 2p-4p
WNEM	AM	1250

March 30, 2013 Internet TV Pioneers and T-Mobile's Daring Plan

March 29, 2013 | Comments Off

Internet TV Pioneers

Show Notes:

Hope Springs Eternal

Art and Jennie McCafferty are Great Lakes Sports Publishers. They have offered their clients print magazines, websites, video channels , online magazines, online newsletters, Facebook and Twitter. After 34 years they are still alive with

This is an example of where publishing is going:

New York Times: Snow Fall, The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek

T-Mobile No Contract Phones: Next Big Winner or Last Gasp?

Our Internet Advisor Team discuss the big announcement by T-Mobile that it is banishing all contracts. Pay for the phone as you go and, depending on the data package, you would pay $50-$70/month for as long as you like. Will T-Mobile finally put an end to Telco stranglehold or is this the final straw for an also ran?

MiTechNews.com

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions.

Email your questions to us by going to the Contact Us button on our home page. It’s as …

Podcast 3/23/13: Frankenphone and Hotmail Mess

March 22, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Frankenphone:

Apple commentator Andy Inhatko created a storm among Apple fanboys when he wrote: Why I am switching from iPhone to Android. Heresy! Cool people just never do this! (Read heavy irony). But seriously, how do you chose the best platform for you. Our panel will discuss the pro’s and con’s of each system to help you decide.

Foster Braun has used Windows Phone 7, Nokia 900 exclusively for the last 8 months. Still has an iPhone
Ed Rudel is pure pragmatist. He’ll use whatever the company (GM) gives him which currently is Android.
Cal Carson is our representative of the enlightened Apple super user. iPhone for him, what else?

Hotmail…Hot Mess

Microsoft has been migrating users from their legacy Hotmail system to Outlook’s new look. Long time users are outraged. What can you do about this and is the change all bad?

MiTechNews.com

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions.

Email your questions to us by going to the Contact Us button on our home page. It’s …

Podcast March 16, 2013: Facebook Facelift

March 16, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Emily Hay, Our Social Media Expert and founder of Hay There Social Media company talks about changes to Facebook’s news feed, the Pope’s Facebook accounts and other headlines in social media.

SchedFull founder , discusses his web-based cancellation management software. It reminds patients of upcoming appointment, reschedules cancelled appointments and fill in cancellation so offices can focus on running their business.

MiTechNews.com with Mike Brennan:

Our new weekly report on the latest headlines about technology and entrepreneurs in Michigan with seasoned reporter Mike Brennan.

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions.

Email your questions to us by going to the Contact Us button on our home page. It’s as easy as that.

#######

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW	AM	1340	Grand Rapids	Sun 1p-2p
WJIM	AM	1240	Lansing	Sun 2p-4p
WNEM	AM	1250	Saginaw	Sun 12p-2p
WKMI	AM	1360	Kalamazoo	Sun 12p-1p
WKLQ	AM	1490	Muskegon	Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

Tweet …

March 9, 2013: The Gadget Guy and the RVing Reporter

March 9, 2013 | Comments Off

Working at home at risk?

Show Notes:

The Gadget Guy, Rick Broida: Roku box, the Sonos Playbar, iPad rumors and the best Tax software deals. Rick is also the reigning Cheapskate who always has incredible deals. Magazine deal with Next Issue app.

PC Mike Becomes RVing Reporter: Mike Wendland, a long time local and national reporter on technology has taken up yet another career: Roving the country in his RV and reporting on the American Road. Visit Mike at Roadtreking.

MiTechNews.com with Mike Brennan:

Our new weekly report on the latest headlines about technology and entrepreneurs in Michigan with seasoned reporter Mike Brennan.

Hour 2: Call in 1-800-859-0957

#######

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW	AM	1340	Grand Rapids	Sun 1p-2p
WJIM	AM	1240	Lansing	Sun 2p-4p
WNEM	AM	1250	Saginaw	Sun 12p-2p
WKMI	AM	1360	Kalamazoo	Sun 12p-1p
WKLQ	AM	1490	Muskegon	Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

Tweet …

March 2, 2013: Just in Time Spring Break

March 2, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

To Tablet or Not to Tablet; that is the question! Advisors roundtable.

Nowcation: U of M Students Create Super Saver Travel Site (Not available yet on IE)

Jamie Sookprasong, shares how he and fellow Michigan students create website for cheap impromptu vacations. This fascinating travel start up company grew out of MHacks Hackathon at one of the nation’s premier universities and just may make your dream vacation affordable…if your bags are packed.

MiTechNews.com with Mike Brennan:

Our new weekly report on the latest headlines about technology and entrepreneurs in Michigan with seasoned reporter Mike Brennan.

Hour 2: Call in

#######

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW	AM	1340	Grand Rapids	Sun 1p-2p
WJIM	AM	1240	Lansing	Sun 2p-4p
WNEM	AM	1250	Saginaw	Sun 12p-2p
WKMI	AM	1360	Kalamazoo	Sun 12p-1p
WKLQ	AM	1490	Muskegon	Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

Tweet …

Feb. 23, 2013: iPad Goes to School & Looking for a Job on LinkedIn

February 22, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Royal Oak Grade School Embraces iPad:

Gary van Staveren, Principal, Oakland Grade School, Candi Drouillard, Oakland PTA President, and Ryan Velzy, Technology Director, Field Services, Oakland Schools discuss the decision to bring iPads into every classroom in Royal Oak, MI K-5 Oakland Grade School.

Using LinkedIn for Business Networking :

Gary Heitman, Vice President, Business Development at Wolverine Technical Staffing talks about finding a job, good employees, customers and partners with with LinkedIn

MiTechNews.com with Mike Brennan:

Our new weekly report on the latest headlines about technology and entrepreneurs in Michigan with seasoned reporter Mike Brennan.

Hour 2: Call in 1-800-859-0957

#######

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW	AM	1340	Grand Rapids	Sun 1p-2p
WJIM	AM	1240	Lansing	Sun 2p-4p
WNEM	AM	1250	Saginaw	Sun 12p-2p
WKMI	AM	1360	Kalamazoo	Sun 12p-1p
WKLQ	AM	1490	Muskegon	Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

Tweet …

Feb. 16, 2013: Cybersecurity, Microsoft Surface Pro, and MiTech News.com Launch

February 15, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1:

Presidential Cybersecurity Directive 21

Richard Stiennon, noted author, cyber security expert and media analyst will discuss Presidential Policy Directive 21: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. PPD 21 how it impacts your privacy and whether it can help save us from cyberwar. Richard is also the author of Up and To the Right: Strategy for Influence. Richard’s analysis of the President’s directive: PPD 21: Extreme Risk Management Gone Wrong

Sadie Bascom introduces new app for iPhones and Android phones may make thumb drives obsolete!

Entrepreneur-YOU : Tiffany M. Jones, Vice President, Regional Marketing & Communications Manager for Huntington Bank, East Michigan Region shares a vision for encouraging women entrepreneurs in SE Michigan.

Hour 2:

Microsoft Surface Pro Arrives: Dave Sawyer, Heartland Microsoft Technical Center, Technical Director brings this brand new powerful PC in a hybrid tablet form to the studio to discuss its place in technology and possibly in your home.

Getting Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013 Straight. Aaron Guilmette of Apex Digital joins us again as the answer man on all things Windows 8 and explains the mysteries of Office 2013.

MiTech News.Com: We launch a …

Feb. 9, 2013: Gamers 4 Giving, Byting Back, Surface Pro Surfaces

February 9, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1: Malwarebytes Back

Marcin Kleczynski founder of Malwarebytes talks about combating new forms of malware e.g. ransomware.
Terry White: Leader of MacGroup Detroit Where is Apple heading? (Meeting Sun. Feb. 10)
HelpBridge James Rooney, Microsoft Exec. tells about a phone app to help people struck by disaster and to help those want to help those in trouble (e.g. Snowmaggedon) Relief for those hurt by super storm.

Hour 2: Gamers 4 Giving/Rich Jaroslovsky

Shane Hamelin, Gamer Extraordinaire & Zach Wigal from “Gamers 4 Giving 2013”
Rich Jaroslovsky, Bloomberg News comments on: Microsoft Surface Pro launch, Dell Goes Private, Chromebooks and more.

How to find a broadband connection in your area.

Hour 3: Listener Call In

#######

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW	AM	1340	Grand Rapids	Sun 1p-2p
WJIM	AM	1240	Lansing	Sun 2p-4p
WNEM	AM	1250	Saginaw	Sun 12p-2p
WKMI	AM	1360	Kalamazoo	Sun 12p-1p
WKLQ	AM	1490	Muskegon	Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

Tweet

…

Podcast 15th Anniversary Special 2/2/13

February 1, 2013 | Comments Off

Show Notes:

Hour 1:

Emily Hay: Social Media Expert and CEO of Hay There Social Media

Charlie Hopper, Founder Pasty.net Internet for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Video: Snowy ride to Copper Harbor

Michael Malone: Author and journalist, has written extensively about Silicon Valley, including The Big Score and The Valley of Heart’s Delight: A Silicon Valley Notebook 1963-2001.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s new Silicon Valley will premiere on PBS.

Hour 2:

Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, and Shane Hamelin: Internet Advisor Tech Specialists

Rick Broida, The Gadget Guy, columnist for CNet and aka Cheapskate: Archos Tablets

Aaron Guilimette, VP of IT for Apex Digital, explains the recent Microsoft announcements about Office 365 Home Premium.

Steve Hyer, CEO of IGD Solutions, host for Internetadvisor.net

Hour 3:

Lauren Baker: One of our first guests at age 5! Now a U of M coed and busy young, tech savvy lady.

Chris Cristian: Owner, i9 Sports in Ann Arbor talks about his campaign to end concussions in youth sports.

Yan Ness, CEO Online Tech, the place where it all began for Gary Baker

Jason Yaeger, Tech Specialist, Online Tech, here to help answer technical questions …

Archives for Podcasts

Show Notes:

Team RUSH, Clarkston, MI Competes in FIRST Robotics

The Tax Man Cometh

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions. 800-859-0957

Video: Behind the Scenes at the Internet Advisor

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW

AM

1340

Grand Rapids

Sun 1p-2p

WJIM

AM

1240

Lansing

Sun 2p-4p

WNEM

AM

1250

Internet TV Pioneers

Show Notes:

Hope Springs Eternal

T-Mobile No Contract Phones: Next Big Winner or Last Gasp?

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions.

Show Notes:

Frankenphone:

Hotmail…Hot Mess

MiTechNews.com

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions.

Show Notes:

Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions.

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW

AM

1340

Grand Rapids

Sun 1p-2p

WJIM

AM

1240

Lansing

Sun 2p-4p

WNEM

AM

1250

Saginaw

Sun 12p-2p

WKMI

AM

1360

Kalamazoo

Sun 12p-1p

WKLQ

AM

1490

Muskegon

Sat 4p-6p, Sun 12p-2p

Working at home at risk?

Show Notes:

MiTechNews.com with Mike Brennan:

Hour 2: Call in 1-800-859-0957

Welcome Michigan Talk Network Affiliates

WJRW

AM

1340

Grand Rapids

Sun 1p-2p

WJIM

AM

1240

Lansing

Sun 2p-4p

WNEM

AM

1250

Saginaw

Sun 12p-2p

WKMI

AM