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Mark Doyon is a singer-songwriter, record producer, writer, editor and marketing communications professional. He has led the indie rock bands Wampeters, Arms of Kismet and Waterslide, and produced tribute albums to Jonathan Richman, Lou Reed and Warren Zevon. He is the founder and principal of the record label and media company Wampus Multimedia.

Rick and Steve reflect on times and events of the past especially pertaining to music. For younger individuals this may not yet make sense, but for those of Steve’s generation, it will. The Vietnam war had just ended and during those years as a military service member music was one thing which “got you though”. In 1976 Steve went and saw a band who just the year before added two new band members Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham known as Fleetwood Mac. You know the history from there. Fast forward to 2014 and with Christine McVie now back on tour with them, 38 years later it was so incredible to see them again. As you age, the music of your generation becomes more a part of you than ever. Although dress and appearance have changed drastically over the years, the music doesn’t and it is healthy to live those times of reflection.

Have you ever had to work on a holiday? Of course you have; we all have. You may have even worked on Thanksgiving of this year. How did we, as a society, decide which holidays we were going to have off work and which holidays just didn’t matter enough to warrant a day off work? Dan and Lyle are in agreement, Thanksgiving and Christmas, in a perfect world, are the two holidays everyone would have off work. Sure, there are other important holidays, but these two — at least for a majority of people — signify a time for families to come together and enjoy one another. But this isn’t possible. Many of us remember a time when, on Christmas or Thanksgiving day, there were no stores open. Behind the scenes, however, a lot of people have always worked on holidays. Prison guards, police officers, truck drivers, nurses… the list of people who simply can’t just take the holidays off is large. These people are behind the scenes, though. We don’t see them, so we don’t care as much. We get in an uproar about retail shops being open on holidays because it’s in our face. All of the businesses want us to know they’re open. Of course, this makes some people mad. As a side note, don’t you think it’s ironic that the bargains that people are knocking one another over to get are called “doorbusters”? The history of people being off work for certain holidays as a show discussion got sidetracked. If you’d like to find out how, have a listen. Should be a good time!

Jesse Harper is CEO of i1 Biometrics, a Kirkland, Wash-based sports technology company working with teams at the NCAA and High School level to detect and report dangerous head impacts on the field of play in real time. He is a UConn grad and has been involved in wearable tech for years. The sports world was shaken this past weekend with news of Kosta Karageorge, the Ohio State University football player who complained of concussions before he disappeared last week. Reports say he was found dead near his apartment of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

We have some great topics on this week’s installment of The Waves of Tech! A few weeks ago we brought you information about Amazon’s Echo. On the show, we conduct a live demonstration for you all! We also dive into the new technologies incorporating into the live music experience. We celebrate and discuss the 60th birthday of the B-52, a priceless gem of the United States armed services. Ending the show, we stand up for technology and tell you why tech isn’t the only element to blame in the ergonomic battle. Enjoy the ride and continue to ride…the waves of tech. NetCast Studio Resources & Services NetCast Studio does so much more than just podcasting and internet production. Case in point – if you’re interested in improving your show’s audio quality, check out netcaststudio.com/resources. We offer a host of other services that may interest you. In addition, in an effort to keep the network running, we provide a list of affiliations that can provide you with discounted services. Check em out! Live Music Technologies In 1976, Steve and Debbie attended a live music event to see the one and only…Fleetwood Mac. As time progressed, they never had the opportunity to attend another Fleetwood Mac performance. Fast forward to 2014 and the door was opened. Fleetwood Mac was playing in LA and the tickets were purchased. Listen in as Steve explains the different technological experience spanning from a concert event from 1976 to the present. Amazon Echo A couple shows ago, we explored the idea and concept behind Amazon’s Echo, the latest in in-home entertainment and voice recognition. Since Steve purchased one over the holiday weekend, we thought it would be cool to do a live demonstration of Echo on the show! Whether you wish to use Echo for music, podcasts, education, or politics, it’s a fun device to have in the home and a fun experience to share with friends and family. Amazon Shopping With Cyber Monday and the holidays around the corner, please be sure to use our affiliation with Amazon when purchasing holiday gifts. Simply use netcaststudio.com/amazon. There are no hidden fees and no extra charge when using our affiliation. You support your shopping habits and the NetCast Studio network at the same time. B-52 Turns 60 In an age of rapidly developing technology, specifically in the aviation industry, it comes as a surprise to many to hear that the B-52 turned 60-years old this week. The B-52 is the gem of the armed services for years, being used in several conflicts and wartime events over 6 decades. The aircraft is responsible to payloads upwards of 70,000 pounds and delivers them with ease. Hear a bit of history as we celebrate the birthday of an American aircraft classic. Ergonomics We have noticed a tremendous amount of coverage on the used of technology, specifically cell phones, and the negative impact that use brings to our bodies in terms of ergonomic issues. These include neck strain, back strain, and spinal issues. Let’s stand up for tech for a minute here! Yes, we use our phones a lot and many times in bad posture. But consider what else in the day in promoting bad ergonomic posture. We dissect the issue to end the show this week. Make sure to get the NetCast Studio App, available as a free download in iOS, Android, Windows phone, and Windows 8.

Positivity is vital in the workplace, at home and with the public. Debbie, Laurin, Colleen and Anaya share techniques with you how they work to be positive in these different environments. Do you try to keep your family life positive? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? As we discuss ways to achieve being positive, see if any of the items we list will help you in everyday life. It really doesn’t matter how old you are everyone needs to be encouraged every once in a while. Share with us some of your ideas so we can use them also.

Great to have writer of everything tech, sports, automobiles and most things guys like… John Scott Lewinsky. John travels the world to cover events like auto shows, the NFL in London, resort openings and whatever else cool he comes across.

Dan and Lyle visit the world of college football rivalries. Being a high-school football coach, this is a topic of great interest to Lyle. Did you know football as we enjoy it today is vastly different from the sport it was when these rivalries began? It is. Dan compares it to the childhood game red rover, but with knives. Initially, passing wasn’t even part of the game. Weird, huh? Both hosts are in agreement; college football is more entertaining than its professional counterpart. The discussion covers several of college football’s oldest rivalries including the Iron Bowl, the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, The Game, the Red River Showdown, the Civil War, and even the Holy War. During the discussion, Dan and Lyle talk about each game’s first meeting, its overall stats, and a little history about each matchup. Dan was an Alabama fan in his younger years, but eventually saw the “error of his ways” and became an Auburn fan. Being born in Ohio, he’s also had fun taunting his Michigander (from Michigan) wife, chanting “GO BUCKS” during the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry game. Lyle tells a story about his son’s early devotion to Michigan.

We mix in some unusual tech topics for the show. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s very important to be cautious about scams and we cover some of the basic. In an interesting new move, wine country is beginning to use drones as a source of information and for application of nutrients. To finish the show, wearable technologies and the data they collect have now crept into the courtroom and we discuss the court ruling regarding Google’s ability to arrange search results.

This is an incredible story of hope, love, loss, happiness, sadness, and faith. With the loss of their newborn son Austin, Stephanie and Geoff Kallenberger established a non-profit organization, Action for Austin, to spread hope to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit children and families. In this episode of Busy Ladies Debbie talks with Wendy Sides the grandmother of Austin. Learn how this foundation came to be and why it is so important to the families of this adorable little boy they lost too soon. Over the past two years the Action for Austin organization has provided gifts of love and encouragement to those facing very If you would like to donate your time or money, please go to austinkallenberger.com and go to the events page. Some of the items you can donate towards are little beanie hats for the babies that say “Miracle” on them, stuffed animals and most recently scent cloths. Action for Austin also donates gift cards for the parents in a time of need. Leave a message for either Stephanie or Geoff and they will be more than happy to speak with you about their foundation or if you need assistance in anyway.

This week on The Waves of Tech, we have a great lineup of topics! First, It is with great sorrow that we talk about the loss of Mike Alsbury, the pilot of SpaceShipTwo. Mike's life was cut too short but provided a lifetime of achievement in his short time with us. Next, the invention of Operation is in need of some help for...an operation! We conclude the show with details about the growth of Windows 8.1 and the release of the Roku TV. Sit back and we hope you enjoy...the waves of tech. Mike Alsbury On October 31, 2014, we lost a great pilot, father, and soul. Mike Alsbury was the pilot of SpaceShipTwo, the latest from Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites line of products. In a routine test flight, there was "an anomaly" during the flight that resulted in a crash, killing Mike Alsbury and injuring Peter Siebold. Check out gofundme.com/mikealsbury to donate to his family and children. The loss of life puts things into perspective, especially when it's in your own back yard. Our studio is located 30 miles from the crash site. Our thoughts are with the family and friends. Operation John Spinello, the inventor of the insanely popular game Operation, is in need of an operation! A crowdrise.com account has been open and has raised over $31,000 for John. After selling the popular game for only $500 many years back, John has fallen slightly ill and with medial insurance covering only a portion of the procedures, friends banded together to raise funds for this great cause. Check it out! Microsoft News As expected, Windows 8.1 continues to snatch up market share while Windows XP continues to lose it's foothold. This is great news for Microsoft users and fantastic news for IT professionals. As Microsoft continues to abandon ship on XP support and are only providing 8.1 in the OEM market, we are quickly seeing vulnerabilities in security being reduced. As we discuss, we can only patch an OS so long until the infrastructure needs upgrading. Roku TV The highly anticipated Roku TV is here! Roku worked alongside two manufacturers, TCL and Hisense, to bring the consumer a wide range of options. TVs range from 32-inch to 55-inch. The folks at Roku have brought over 1,500+ channels directly into our livind spaces and are quickly changing the face of in-home entertainment. Check out the line of products available at Costco, Sam's Club, and Amazon. This could be a great addition to a living room, bedroom, or recreational space.

This week on the Waves of Tech 240, we dive into the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Cryptowall 2.0, and Facebook’s new app Rooms, and the use of WiFi to predict wait times. It’s definitely a bizarre mix of topics but that’s what we bring! Cryptowall needs to be discussed to illuminate the importance of taking security serious. Rooms breaks the cycle for Facebook by allowing users be remain anonymous on the application. Finally, the latest in-home media device from Amazon continues to show the future of the tech giant. Enjoy the show!

Apple is staging for their October 16th announcement, while Amazon is planning an opening of the first brick-and-mortar store. We have some cool news about the latest in family portraits, involving 3-D printing. Finally, we discuss how technology influences our bedtime hours.

Brandon Christopher considers himself an Oregon boy at heart. He is currently based out of Las Vegas and continues to travel the world in pursuit of tennis, writing during his free time. The few things he finds more important than tennis and writing are God, friends, family, and inspiration. His newest book, “Dude, Where’s the Win?” is 20 different chapters about 20 different tennis players who experience 20 different wins. The stories are metaphors for all sorts of wins, and specifically they reveal the different paths available in the tennis industry.

This week on the Waves of Tech 238, we take a look at this week’s technology news and recap National Podcast Day. Companies making news this week include Microsoft with their reveal of Windows 10, HP and the eventual company split, and Chase making waves with a personal data breach. National Podcast Day was a tremendous success, trending on Twitter for over 12 hours. We recap and speak to the synergy of the podcasting community. Enjoy the latest from us and continue to ride…the waves of tech.