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Alec Bantel on His App for Coordinating Family Activities – IT in the D 564

2026-09-1738:01

This week, Alec Bantel joined us to discuss his new app, ACTIQO that helps families organize their kids’ activities. We talk about what it takes to go from idea to launch, including user testing, hiring, and figuring out what people actually want versus what they say they want. The conversation also covers the realities of raising funding while staying rooted in Detroit, and why building locally matters more than chasing Silicon Valley.

J Chris Newberg’s Upcoming Comedy Show – IT in the D 563

2026-09-1039:01

Comedian J Chris Newberg has a show on September 18 at Royal Oak Music Theater. We talk for a bit about his comedy style, what’s on his bucket list, and other projects he’s worked on. He tells us what draws him back to Detroit and compares the local comedy scene to other cities. He’s giving away two tickets to the show! Listen to find out how you can claim one.

Matt Busch, Visual Storyteller – IT in the D 562

2026-09-0301:15:46

Bob was super-excited for this guest! This week, we were joined by Matt Busch, artist, illustrator, filmmaker, YouTuber, professor, and entrepreneur. He’s worked on projects for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Stranger Things, and so many more. Check out his website to find out all about him: MattBusch.com. Matt tells us about his work as an illustrator, how he got started, his movie Aladdin 3277, his work as a professor, and lots more.

Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561

2026-08-2701:08:04

Jackie Lutz is back! She’s the Content Director at the Auto Care Association. We follow up on how the Right to Repair fight is going. She also tells us how things are going on the Auto Care ON AIR podcast, where she hosts Carpool Conversations. This is a longer episode, but we had a lot of fun, even though we wandered off topic a few times.

Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560

2026-08-1301:14:55

Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech is back, and we chat about cybersecurity practices, the future of enterprise IT, and Michigan’s economy. We discussed phishing simulations, identity management, and AI-related security incidents, along with predictions like 5G-connected devices, zero trust network access, and passkeys replacing passwords. We wrapped up by comparing Detroit’s economic diversification to cities like Austin and Chicago and Michigan’s reliance on the auto industry.

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