‘Because We’ve Always Done It This Way’ Is Not a Reason to Do Anything: Niall Ashley on IT Social Hour
February 20, 2026
Niall Ashley, a technical consultant at Vertali, shares his unique perspective on the mainframe industry in this episode of IT Social Hour
PodcastsThe Uniquely Supportive IBM i Community and the Future It Is Shaping, With Marius Le Roux
February 2, 2026
IBM i consultant Marius le Roux joins Charlie Guarino on TechTalk SMB to discuss the friendly community surrounding IBM i, why authoring the IBM i 7.6 Redbook made him feel like a spy, why AI might one day be seen as an OS, and more
PodcastsIT Social Hour: Meet the Team Behind ‘Big Iron Bits’ (Including Chaz and Reg!)
January 12, 2026
In this episode, we look behind the scenes of “Big Iron Bits,” a workplace mockumentary following a misinformed CIO’s mainframe awakening
PodcastsSecrets to Attracting IBM i Talent (and Keeping It), With Steve Wolk
January 5, 2026
Steve Wolk, a distinguished IBM i evangelist, joins Charlie Guarino on TechTalk SMB to discuss ways the IBM i community can overcome challenges in attracting qualified talent
PodcastsBreaking the Legacy Myth and Building IBM i Unicorns: Early-Career Insights From Megan Olson
December 1, 2025
Megan Olson, software engineer and product manager at Fortra, joins Charlie Guarino on "TechTalk SMB" to discuss the critical role of mentorship in the IBM i community and dispel myths about the platform
The State of AI on IBM Power, With Dr. Sebastian Lehrig
November 4, 2025
Charlie Guarino interviews a worldwide thought leader on AI for IBM Power, Dr. Sebastian Lehrig
PodcastsDr. Joe Gulla Still Hears the Music of the Mainframe
September 24, 2025
The "z/OS and Friends" author goes on "IT Social Hour" to discuss how he went from music theory major to mainframe devotee, why he still gets emotional about the mainframe, and why, at age 72, "z/Architecture Principals of Operation" still fills him with wonder
PodcastsLeadership in the AI Age, With Executive Coach Eddie Turner
September 16, 2025
Eddie Turner joins TechTalk SMB host Charlie Guarino to discuss how leaders can navigate this era of disruption
PodcastsAI Security, Risk and Compliance, With Trustero CISO George Totev
August 15, 2025
George Totev, chief information security officer at Trustero, joins Charlie Guarino on TechTalk SMB to share his observations on the state of AI and the new security considerations that must now be considered
PodcastsIT Social Hour: The Business of AI With Brian Silverman
August 12, 2025
Brian Silverman, author of the TechChannel series, "The Business of AI," joins host Andy Wig to outline the factors that companies must consider as they leverage the technology