User Friendly - The Podcast

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 Winkler

Join us this week as we discuss streaming media and the (possible) end of legacy cable TV services.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

Guest: Kevin SuraceJoin us this week as our guests talks about AI and gives a deep dive into where things are headed.  William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

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 Winkler

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?

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 Winkler

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

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 Winkler

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

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

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and New Year!User Friendly 2.0 will return Jan. 6, 2024William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 will see you in 2024.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

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 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 holiday scams.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Happy Thanksgiving from the User Friendly team!Our team (in alphabetical order):Karen Gill, Social Media, CreatorSteve Mehler, ReporterWilliam Sikkens, Anchor, HostBill Snodgrass, Editor, Producer, HostChaz Wellington, ReporterBradley Weston, ReporterJeremy Winkler (1973-2023), Graphic Design, HostGretchen Winkler, Social Media, Writer, Host