User Friendly - The Podcast

With so much of the United States having power problems due to storms we take a look at our reliance on tech. Are we too reliant? Also we review some new software and games for Virtual Reality (VR). This week also includes a Q&A and the latest in technology and pop culture news. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Let's take a look back..... This week we feature a Q&A on what we've had to change to be able to produce User Friendly with the pandemic. We cover the virtual Black Hat convention and talk to a producer. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Steve Mehler, Chaz Wellington

This week we talk some new modules for table top gaming. In pop culture Steve Mehler interviews guest Eddie Vigil, an aspiring LA film script supervisor and director. Our Q&A this week focus on "What's Happening With Fry's Electronics?" William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass, Steve Mehler

This week we take a look at the newer security systems that run online. Products like Simplysafe, Ring Alarm, Nest Security and others have greatly replaced the older version of the security system. Also do we have too much of a reliance on technology. Is using your browsing history for your credit rating going too far? We take a look at these and other issues of the Internet age. Our show includes our Q&A and news. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Reporter Steve Mehler interviews his guest Tyler Bourns. Tyler Bournes is an exceptional Emmy-Award winning filmmaker, director of photography for high end commercials, documentaries and even feature films. Also this week we talk about Discovery + and all the streaming services now available. "Streaming Fatigue" is becoming more appraniant with so many choices and possible subscriptions for online media. Our Q&A this week answers a number of your questions includes "What's Wrong With the New Cyberpunk 2077 Game". William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass, Steve Mehler

This week we take a look at online streaming and cord cutting "2021 style". Also Elon Musk's "Starlink" goes into beta test in the UK. We see how this will work and what the basic speeds are. We also have our weekly Tech and Pop Culture Q&A and a look at Tech Wednesday. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

This weeks marks the 7th anniversary of the User Friendly Show! Our first guest of the year is Joseph Galata, a grant writer who specializes in the creation of podcasts for children. We also talk in depth on the hack that was discovered in the past few weeks and how it may effect you. Jeremy, Gretchen and Bill discuss what they streamed over the holiday and review some interesting new (to them) shows. We also present our weekly technology news and other relevant information. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass, Steve Mehler

Join us this week for our New Year clip show! Happy 2021 to you from the entire team at User Friendly! William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Join us this week for a look back at the crazy year that is 2020! Happy Holidays from the User Friendly 2.0 team!

Join us this week as we answer your questions on Podcasting. We take another look at the Oculus Quest 2.  Also join us this week for your Q&A and the latest in technology news.   William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Join us this week for a conversation on how we produce the radio show and the podcast. Steve interviews guest Peter Sherayko.  Peter is an actor-producer with many productions on Netflix. He was a supporting actor in the beloved "Tombstone". This segment addresses a business he has created that specializes in the props, costumes, guns and accessories needed for authentic westerns. We also present a technology Q&A and news. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass, Steve Mehler

Join us this week as the team reviews our experience with Star Wars, the Role Playing Game. Steve Mehler interviews guest Makayla Taylor, a very gifted Singer and Songwriter. Technology news this week looks at Amazon Sidewalk as well as a Q&A from our experts. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass, Steve Mehler

Happy Thanksgiving from the team at User Friendly 2.0!

This week we take a look at the top programming languages employers are looking for.   Steve Mehler joins us this week with children's' book author and screenwriter Michelle Tipton. We look at a Q&A with G this week on movie theaters.  William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass, Steve Mehler

Join us this week as we look at the new Playstation and XBox gaming consoles that came out this week. This is the preliminary discussion as we start to review this next generation of gaming computers. Also we dive into technology used to travel including a new warning from Travelocity about an occurrence that put someone in jail for his online review. The team looks at some of our hotel experiences traveling to technology and pop culture conventions. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

This week we feature reporter Steve Mehler with his guest Shirley Larkins as the technology of home buying is discussed. Bill Snodgrass answers your questions on tabletop gaming. We also feature our Q&A and discuss the Mandalorian episode. William SIkkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Steve Mehler, Bill Snodgrass

Happy Halloween and Harvest from the team at User Friendly! We have a special rendition this week of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. On the tech front we review the Oculus Quest 2 - the newest VR headset on the market. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler

Join us this week for a great episode! Jeremy reviews the Adam Savage Builder Workshop he attended. Find out how his helmet is coming along! Steve Mehler interviews Tom Watts. Tom is a stage lighting designer and video subject matter expert. We also bring another installment in the discussion of Lord of the Rings. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Steven Mehler, Bill Snodgrass

Join us this week for an extended Q&A as well as an overview of VPN's. We also talk VR and prepare to review the new Oculus Quest 2 next week. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

This week Bill Snodgrass looks back at a game that has been out for a long time but is increasing in popularity with the COVID changes in our lives. We also look back at our interview on virtual Wizard World comic cons. Jeremy is joining the one and only Adam Savage for an online makers workshop. Today we look at the unboxing of what's making that special. William Sikkens, Jeremy and Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass