The Tech Bar (Audio)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on this special episode of The Tech Bar! Join your hosts, Super Cousin Danny and Powerhouse Ray, as we welcome Luis Giraldo of Scalepad! This episode is packed with a variety of entertaining segments, from an introduction to Colombian liquor 'aguardiente' to the 'Lightning Round' where Luis shares his love for pancakes, followed by a philosophical reflection on life's priorities inspired by a choice of superpowers. Don't miss the fun 'Bars or Bots' game where participants guess whether lyrics are real or AI-generated. Luis also shares his rich background in music, delving into his career origins and touring with Shakira. Connect with our guest: Luis Giraldo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisgiraldo/   ScalePad: https://www.scalepad.com/  04:55 - Cinco de Mayo Special Introduction 06:34 - Host Introductions: Powerhouse Ray and Super Cousin Danny 07:10 - Comparing Podcast Hosts: The Basement Yard vs The Tech Bar 09:55 - Exploring Colombian Liquor 14:01 - Luis Giraldo's Introduction and Background 17:00 - Mixing Tequila with Unusual Ingredients 19:19 - Cinco de Mayo Toast and Discussions 24:21 - Commercial Break: Hold Music Remix App 27:21 - Game Introduction and Word of the Day 29:22 - Introduction to the Lightning Round 29:33 - Luis Discusses His Favorite Movie The Firm 30:28 - Pancake Discussion: Swedish vs Regular 32:17 - Superhero Powers Discussion 35:23 - Philosophical Reflections on Life and Legacy 40:03 - Dinner with Someone Across Time 45:12 - Favorite Taco Proteins Debate 48:25 - Importance of Travel in Broadening Perspectives 51:16 - Diversity of Latin American Communities in Vancouver 52:44 - Humorous Discussion on the Word Shat 53:25 - Luis Pronounces Shat in a Humorous Manner 53:59 - Jokes Involving Shakira 55:07 - Luis's Preference for Mountains Over Beaches 57:02 - Job Roles and Hypothetical Situations 58:11 - Deep Dive into Finance and Tax Codes 01:00:00 - Luis Giraldo's Music Career Origins 01:03:01 - Luis's Experience with a Rock Band 01:06:14 - Technical Aspects of Musical Equipment 01:08:20 - Microphones, Audio Interfaces, and Audio Quality 01:10:35 - Personal Preferences in Audio Equipment 01:15:11 - Custom Leather Folios Discussion 01:15:25 - Introduction to Bars or Bots Game 01:16:05 - Explaining Bars or Bots Rules 01:17:00 - First Round of Bars or Bots 01:18:04 - Second Lyric Challenge in Bars or Bots 01:19:27 - Continuation of Bars or Bots Game 01:23:28 - Outcome of Bars or Bots Game 01:25:18 - Discussion on Spotify Music and Appreciation 01:26:55 - Upcoming Events Announcement 01:27:39 - Luis Discusses Recent Activities and Future Plans 01:29:38 - Community Impact and Sharing Wisdom in the MSP Space 01:32:06 - Origin and Mission of MSP Confidential Podcast 01:34:39 - Historical Context of the MSP Community 01:36:15 - Closing Remarks and Future Event Teasers

Join us for another epic Ladies Night takeover at The Tech Bar! This time, our hosts Alexandria Boyd, Logan Luedike and Nikky Sides are joined by special guest Desraie Thomas from Aportio Technologies. Get ready for hilarious games of Bars or Bots and Wonder Women, epic discussions about Desraie's adventures, and of course, some delicious drinks. Don't miss out on the fun – mark your calendars for April 18th at 6:30 pm ET! Connect with our guest: Desraie Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desraie/  Aportio Technologies: https://www.aportio.com/

Join us this Thursday March 21st for a lucky St. Paddy’s Special on The Tech Bar, featuring David Sohn and Matthew Pincus of Helpt! Tune in as we take a trip down memory lane, share some pics, and go head-to-head in a fun game of Florida not Florida (St Paddy’s Edition). Connect with our guests: David Sohn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsohn3/   Matthew Pincus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpincus/   Helpt: https://gethelpt.com/ 

Join us for a special late Valentine's edition of The Tech Bar, featuring our Tech Bar Valentine, Cynthia Schreiner of CyberQP! Tune in on Thursday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm ET for engaging conversations, refreshing drinks, and a special treat – we'll be sharing adorable pet Valentine cards and playing a love-themed edition of Bars or Bots. Don't miss out on the fun and laughter! Connect with our guest: - Cynthia Schreiner of CyberQP: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-schreiner/  -  CyberQP: https://cyberqp.com/

Submit to the Channel Impact Awards: https://go.mspmedianetwork.com/channel-impact-awards-nomination-form Our special hosts of the night, Alexandria Boyd and Nikky Sides, are joined by Megan Killion and Logan Luedike for a night of hilarious anecdotes, and some epic games you won't want to miss. This lively episode celebrates women in tech, weaving in empowering personal stories, industry insights, and the importance of ethical marketing and community building. Megan shares her inspiring journey from a homeless single mother to leading a successful agency, while Logan discusses her new role and teases our newest show dedicated to honoring women's impact in the tech channel.

From Star Wars to Skyrim! Join us Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 pm ET as we open The Tech Bar for our featured guest of the week, Megan Killion of MKC Agency. We’ll be reminiscing on funny job stories, nerding out on movies and video games plus competing in the special games of the night.  Don't miss out! Be sure to follow us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspmediatv/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspmediatv  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mspmediatv/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspmediatv  Discord: https://discord.gg/Hc7b55cJPF  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mspmediatv

In this lively episode of The Tech Bar, hosts Danny and Alex kick off with a pre-IT Nation Connect and IT Nation Gives party, featuring guests John Harden, Andrea Barrow, and Matt Topper. They discuss the upcoming 5K fun run, the importance of leadership in tech, and the IT Nation Gives initiative with K9s for Warriors, which pairs veterans with shelter dogs. The episode is filled with camaraderie, light-hearted banter, and a shared commitment to community and philanthropy, all while enjoying a variety of beverages, from bourbon to mango wheat beer.

A spicy episode of The Tech Bar filled with laughs, great drinks, and even chicken wings with Trevor Thomas, the VP of Sales for ZenContract. Plus, we’re joined by special guest host Alex Boyd of OITVOIP! The gang unpacks trade show experiences, the challenges of setting up booths, and even some explosive stories about dogs and glow sticks. The crew share their love for Star Wars and even quiz each other on lightsaber trivia. Trevor talks about his past as a sponsored breakdancer and his time at Burning Man. Events take a fiery turn when Trevor challenges Ray and Alex to taste "Spontaneous Combustion," a hot sauce with a Scoville rating of 500,000!! And last but not least, we get new installments of fan favorites "Bars or Bots" and "Florida or Not Florida.”  Connect with our guest: Trevor Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-thomas-yyc/   ZenContract: https://www.zencontract.com/  Be sure to follow us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspmediatv/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspmediatv  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mspmediatv/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspmediatv  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/mspmedia  Discord: https://discord.gg/Hc7b55cJPF  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mspmediatv

From Netherlands to Neverlands! Join us Thursday, August 24th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring the Tech Kelvin Tegelaar of CyberDrain. Watch him join us as we revisit memories and compete in the special games of the night.  Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook!

Join us Thursday, August 10th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring the Tech Bar’s Nice Off Champion, John Harden of Auvik. Watch him join us for a night filled with Tech Bar antics, epic tales, and great laughs! Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with our guest, John Harden: John Harden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harden/   Auvik: https://www.auvik.com/

Join us Thursday, July 13th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring Ricky Cecchini of CloudRadial and special guest host, Alexandria Boyd! Watch them join us for some Tech Bar shenanigans, epic stories and compete in the special games of the night! Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with our guest, Ricky Cecchini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-cecchini-a82335112 /  https://www.cloudradial.com/

Get ready for a happy hour night at The Tech Bar! Phil Buck and Matthew F. Fox are taking over the bar tonight at 6:30 pm ET, and it will be epic. Tune in for exciting AI experiments, background stories, and surprises you won't want to miss! 🔥

Movies, Mixed Drinks, and More! Join Ray and special guest co-host Matthew F. Fox as they chat with Kyle Christensen of K7 Leadership. We’ll be reviewing his first IT memories, fun hobbies, and testing his movie knowledge! Tune in for a fun night, Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm ET Connect with our featured guest: Kyle Christensen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylechx/

The Tech Bar is back, and this time we’re doing it BIG, Texas BIG! Join Danny and Ray as they chat with Travis Mayo of Nano Geeks, a friend of the bar and MSP from Dallas, TX.  We’ll be sharing travel experiences, fun hobbies and even competing in a fun and exciting pawn shop game. Tune in for all the laughs and insights, Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 pm ET Connect with our featured guest:Travis Mayo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-mayo1/

Drinks with Uncle Marv! Join us Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring Marvin Been of MB Systems and Host of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast. Watch as he shares his origins in the industry and podcasting, his experiences at events, and competes in the special games of the night. Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with Uncle Marv: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinbee/  - https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/

A St. Paddy’s Day Special! Join us Thursday, March 16th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring Emilio Garcia of Tier2Technologies. Watch as he shares entertaining tales about Hialeah, his experiences in a guild, and his background in the tech industry. Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook!

Time to Unplug! Join us Thursday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring Rick Smith and Paco Lebron of MSP Unplugged. Watch them tell us about Techcon Unplugged 2023, their origins in the industry, and compete in the special games of the night! Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with our guests: Paco Lebron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pacolebron/  Rick Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricksmith-renactus/  MSP Unplugged: https://www.mspunplugged.com/  Techcon Unplugged 2023: https://techconunplugged.com/

A Valentine’s Special at The Tech Bar! Join us Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring The Tech Bar’s Valentine Cynthia Schreiner and Scott Davis of Quickpass. Brace yourself for a night of fun conversations, fine drinks, and hearty laughter as our bar friends share their tales and compete in the epic games of the night. Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with our guests: Cynthia Schreiner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-schreiner/  Scott Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrdavispa/

Let’s get spicy! Join us Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring Tom Lawrence and Brett Chittum of Lawrence Systems Watch them bring the heat with their latest stories and ventures. From hot sauce to high-tech, this episode is guaranteed to be full of surprises. Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with our guests: Tom Lawrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesystems/   Brett Chittum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettchittum / Be sure to follow us on social media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspmediatv/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspmediatv  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mspmediatv/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspmediatv Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/mspmedia  Discord: https://discord.gg/Hc7b55cJPF  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mspmediatv 

The Dry January Special! Join us Thursday, January 19th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring Tim Golden of Compliance Risk Watch him join us for some dry January shenanigans, epic stories and compete in the special games of the night! Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook! Connect with our guest, Tim Golden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothygolden/   https://compliancerisk.io/