AskTechDad
Journey with two tech dads who talk about technology, family, work-life balance, navigating the new digital world, and more. Jon and Brian blend their unique experiences to give a fresh take on some of today's most pressing issues, predictions, and how-to's for ways they have worked through issues. Right or wrong, it will not be boring when these two get fired up about a subject!
Episodes
Welcome to AskTechDad hosted by Brian and Jon! We are super excited to produce our pilot episode in which we break down how the internet has changed from our youth to our children's current experience. We touch on topics like internet and social media security, how we handle technology permissions, and ways to access all of your child's technology. Through personal trials and funny stories, Brian and Jon spill it all!
Jon and Brian talk about some common symptoms of tech addiction especially when it comes to your own family. The Tech Dad's dive into taking about symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, isolation, headaches, weight changes, dry eyes and more. Brian shares his system for handling tech at home.
Jon and Brian discuss connecting with friends and family through technology. How games can bring a healthy connection and competition to the family dynamic.
The Tech Dads’ break down the way kids connect with one another online through watching others play video games, and they encourage listeners to go outside their technology comfort zone and play games kids enjoy.
Through personal stories of connection ...
Jon and Brian talk about oversharing on the web through platforms like email, social media Facebook, Instagram, websites, and more. Oversharing can lead to "post post anxiety" and threats to your security. In most cases, sharing on social media should only take place with information you don't mind sharing with a crowd of strangers.
The Tech Dad's will talk about ways to protect your information usin...
Is the future of humanity rooted in Artificial Intelligence? From medicine to our bodies and content we write, AI is advancing beyond our imagination. On this episode, Brian and Jon geek out and talk about some of the latest technology and our predictions.
Brian and Jon talk more about technology predictions including CRISPR, Neuralink, NFTs, Blockchain and more. They describe potential hacking predictions that could happen simply from scanning a QR code and other threats to our security on the horizon.
Brian and Jon speak with Layla about her experience being hacked on Social Media and how she handled the situation. After being hacked, Layla learned how to secure her passwords, use two factor authentication, and be more cautious with technology and her privacy. We learn reasons why the Tech Dads have limited the amount and types of Social Media they allow.
The Tech Dads' speak about some great ideas for the holidays and technology. They share how they like to engage with their children on new tech and software from the start.
Brian and Jon talk about tips for traveling with technology on a holiday, connecting with family and what to look out for when traveling. They share ideas for how to inventory your devices and recover data in case you lose a device. These tips will save you headaches and stress in a worst case scenario.
Brian and Jon talk about how vulnerability led to Brian’s daughter getting hacked on social media. In this episode, you will learn ways to secure your accounts, use two-factor authentication, make stronger passwords and find suspicious users to block from social media contacts.
Hey, all you Tech dads and moms! We have a great podcast where Brian and Jon speak about work-life balance. We discuss what work-life balance is, the symptoms of burnout, how to find your work-life balance, and more. Come with us on a journey of self discovery as we all try to get out of the grind and off of the hamster wheel.
In this unplugged edition of Asktechdad, Brian and Jon discuss why it is healthy to unplug from devices. We discuss a few reasons why disconnecting from technology to help others and yourself is a great idea. Sometimes not having tech is the best way to connect with the world and people around you and maybe even yourself. We share great ideas on how to disconnect, how to put limits on tech for you and your family as well as some...
Brian and Jon have a conversation about the news. Where to find news sources, how to find unbiased (mostly) news, and a different perspective on how to look at news in our new technological society.
Hey, tech fam, let's upgrade your outlook! No, not your e-mail system, Jon and Brian talk about how to have positive thinking and how to grow with technology in today's information age. You should listen, it's what you need to hear, try it out because it may change your perspective.
Brian and Jon embark on a new season where we explore company culture and what a good and bad culture looks like. We also dissect some company culture misnomers and talk about how and why to foster a positive company culture.
Jon and Brian talk about the power and honesty of no. Here we discuss the healing and helpful ways we can all say no more often to get to the yes you want.
Our need to please others often leads to unhealthy expectations and habits. We explore how the word no is empowering and can help regain a sense of self. No can be a word for self-preservation, self-care, and love. "No" can be a word of positivity and truth...
In this episode, Brian and Jon discuss when and how to ask for help. There are some good ideas here for what needing help looks like and how to ask for help where it benefits both parties.
In this episode, Jon and Brian discuss Midjourney, a new ai platform for creating digital art. Why it is unique, what it can do, and how important the platform is for us as people. We take the second half of this episode and discuss the new trend, "Quiet Quitting."
In this episode, Jon and Brian are joined by the fabulous Tibby. We speak about her journey of change in her professional life and changing her career from being a teacher to tech. Tibby gives us some great examples of how to create a plan, how to execute the plan, and how to overcome objections. If you ever wanted to change your stars, this episode is for you!
Jon and Brian give a masterclass on how to identify and work with some of the most difficult users. If you are in technology or service-based role, this podcast is for you. We speak about users who did not grow up with technology, Power users, sandbaggers, and thieves.
Join us as we discuss not only how to identify with those users but also ways to find the best resolutions for the best outcomes.
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