User Friendly - The Podcast

Cars & Author David Fradin

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Average new car prices hit $50,000 for the first time in December. What is driving up prices? Is technology to blame?Our guest this week is David Frad...

Fakes

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode includes news, retro gaming ports, and a discussion of fake products and the hazards of buying them.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill S...

Cyberhawk & Organizational Software

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss Organizational Software. What are some of the applications you can use to keep your finances and daily life in order?Author and ...

Subscription Fatigue

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How many subscriptions do you have? Do you remember when you actually owned something? This week, we talk about subscription fatigue and what you can ...

Soul Masters

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss some of the latest scams to look out for this U.S. tax season.The Vault host James Sherwood joins us with his take on Soul Maste...

Winter Q&A

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for news, a cheerful discussion about stereos, and your questions with our answers.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Star Wars Changes and Hacked Devices

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With CEO Kathleen Kennedy's Exit, the future of Star Wars is a bit in flux. Today, we bring you the latest information on what's happening and what th...

FanExpo Portland, AI & Online Tracking

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk ComicCon and welcome guest Dr. Vin Mitty.The team had its first experience at a FanExpo since Wizard World was replaced.M...

Somebody's Watching You

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Gretchen Winkler about The Knight School Journal and the Cyberhawk Universe, and a creepy discussion of modern information gathering us...

CES and End Player One (up)

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

News, CES, and a report on what is happening with Arcade 1UpHosts: William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Year Roundup

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our observations about last year and the year to come.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Rinse and Repeat

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Even More Scams

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we end the year with a look at a few interesting new(er) scams you should be aware of.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Tactical Studies Rules

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the news and then delve into the Vault with James Sherwood.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Cyborgs, Robots and AI, OH MY!

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team dives into a set of questions that you have sent us throughout the year.Guest: Luke SandersWill Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretc...

2025 Holiday Gift Show and Mr. Freeze

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are proud to feature our annual Holiday Show! It\'s that time of year again - join us for what\'s new for this holiday season.Michae...

Season of Giving and Kitchen Gadgets

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We officially kick off this year's Season of Giving with a nonprofit we are proud to support: William Temple House. The charity's executive director ...

Your Questions, Our Answers

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week an intensive Question and Answer session.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Android vs iOS and Borderlands

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pick your side... Horde or Alliance, er um, I mean Android or Apple! Today, we dive into the two phone platforms and make a decision on which one is ...

Holiday Scams and a Cool Social Network

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a conversation about Holiday scams and an interview with our guest, Ebrima Jallow.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

And Another Look Back

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another fun look back at pop culture and technology topics.Willian Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Cybersecurity 2025

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss cybersecurity, gaming, and a few other topics concerning superheroes.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

A Look Back at 2023

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk AI hardware.Our second segment features Bill Snodgrass with a new single-player RPG.  Following that, we talk about ...

A Look Back at 2024

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a talk about robot dogs!Our second segment features guests Kendy Pearson and Arnaud Lucas.Pearson talks about her award-winning ...

Cthulhu and The Peacemaker

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The news about tech and pop culture.  Chat about Cthulhu game and ThePeacemaker.  The guest is Dennis Meador.Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Sn...

Ironman on the Hot Seat

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to answer your questions about Iron Man. And you sent in a lot! Check it out to get the deta...

Rose City 2025

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have the news and Rose City Comic Con, where we are joined by The Vault\'s James Sherwood for a great time at Rose City..William Sikkens...

Subscriptions

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have the news, and the team discusses subscriptions, the various types, and how they can be perplexing to customers.William Sikkens, Bil...

Disney Lorcana and New Phones

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team talks about new smartphones - both the upcoming iPhone 17 as well as upcoming offerings from Samsung and others.Our second segment...

Retro

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Retro games and computers have an interest, according to your questions! Join us this week as we attempt to answer the top 10 questions you have sent...

STEM

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for tech and pop culture news discussion.Our guest is Alan Maas, writer and historian with a focus on South Dakota.William Sikkens, Bill Snodg...

EMFs, Captain Adam and Firestorm

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Douglas Estrada joins us this week to talk about EMFs. Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael joins us in the second segment to talk about Captain Ada...

I Am Ironman

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to talk all things Ironman!In addition the team discusses the latest in tech news including a new malw...

Purchase Woes

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried to buy something and find that you weren't able? Think PlayStation 5 or Ticket Master. This week we discuss why this happens (hi...

Summer Comic Cons in the US and Canada

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about comic cons! San Diego Comic Con is this summer, as are many others. This week, we review Silver City Comic Con in...

Twelve Years and Octopath

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we celebrate our 12th anniversary!The Vault host James Sherwood reviews Octopath in our second segment.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gre...

Summer Time Capsule

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we travel back in time two years and see what was hot in tech at the time.William Sikkens, Jeremy Winkler, Gretchen Winkler, Bill Snodgrass

Space, Fraud and Writing

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nir Bashan, bestselling author of The Creator Mindset and the upcoming The Solution Mindset.Other topics include the growing trend of fra...

Windows 10, RPG's and AI

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Bill Snodgrass presents his review of the new modules for Call of Cthulhu. Our second segment features guest Al Kushner, the exp...

Brain Data

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brain Control Interfaces are a reality, and we can expect to see them used more commonly in the future. Companies want to make money off your thought...

Viking

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Bill Snodgrass discusses "The Viking Age".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Audio Film

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest presents talks about his audio film "Dune New Earth".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Laval Comiccon

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to discuss the Laval Comiccon. He brings several interviews from the floor and his review of this gre...

Acting and Stuff

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity Guest Ricky Lee Travolta joins us this week to discuss his career and unique background as an actor, publicist, and promoter.William Sikkens...

Crowdfunding

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about crowdfunding.  These platforms offer an excellent way for individuals to find products, but there are scams. In thi...

VM, SAP and Other Letters

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we will discuss virtualization with VMware, SAP, and related technologies.  Guest Chris Carter, a veteran of this industry, joins us t...

Comic Friendly Hot Seat

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina takes your questions.Also, we talk tech, or more to the point, how to protect your tech if your traveling inter...

Distracted Driving and Hunting Monsters

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Guest and Expert Jessica Kearney with The Travelers Institute joins us to talk about this fact that...

Fraud

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Banking Expert Jason Costain joins us this week to talk about all the ways the bad actors are trying to separate you from your money. There are a lot ...

The Real Data Centre

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Carrie Goetz joins us this week to talk data centres. There is a lot more to these locations that most of us use every day - even without knowi...

Savage Worlds

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host James Sherwood joins us this week with his take on the tabletop game "Savage Worlds".William Sikkens, James Sherwood, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Wi...

The Data Centre

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests this week include Christopher Kulp and Marcus O'Donovan. Kulp, a college physics professor by day, Chris is a space opera writer in his sp...

Bill Build's

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week our own host Bill Sikkens talks about his new TV show "Bill Builds".William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Dangerous Tech

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Technology's goal is usually an enhancement of quality of life. With that; however, comes dangerous ideas and devices. We dive into some of these devi...

I Am Ironman

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Friendly 2.0 host Michael Regina joins us to talk all things Ironman!In addition the team discusses the latest in tech news including a new malw...

Declining Brands and Valor

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Woodman, a self-described hedonistic and opportunistic entrepreneur, joins us this week!  Woodman talks about his new book that has been 40...

Lockwood & Co.

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we discuss "Lockwood & Co."Guest Stefan Fehr joins us with a lot of exciting updates to his AI platform.William Sikkens, Bill...

Lots of News

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joan Woodward with the Travelers Institute joins us this week to talk about Cybersecurity and some of the new issues with the new year. Also on the ag...

The Jetsuit and Path of Exiles

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Alyssa Nolte who brings us expertise on using technology for team building, customer experience research and revenue - all import...

Static Radio - Guest Bob LeMent

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Static Radio host Bob LeMent joins us to talk about a lot of tech! We discuss this years CES, AI and a number of other relevant topics.Bob is the hos...

Wildfire Scams and Skeleton Crew

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are some high tech scams that are designed to steal money from those wanting to help the wildfire victim's. Join us this week to get informatio...

News & Helpful Advertising

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about Google Advertising.Our guest, Zaid Ammari of PPC Masterminds (ppcmasterminds.com) joins us to share his expertise with Google ...

Happy New Year

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!Join us this week for a look ahead at tech and pop culture in 2025!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

2024 Likes and Clip Show

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our final episode of 2024.We talk about what happened this year in tech and pop culture. Our second half features an interview from 2024....

Read the Freakin' Comics

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Michael Regina, host of the YouTube channel "Read the Freakin' Comics", joins us to debut his segment "Comic Friendly 2.0". Also, the team ...

The Vault

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about scams and deep dive into a check scam that was attempted with one of our hosts.In our second segment we are proud to introduce...

Skeleton Crew and Warranties

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Arias WebsterBerry. Arias is a successful entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and founder of WebsterBerry Marketing, Ignit...

Happy Thanksgiving from User Friendly 2.0!

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. Listeners!Please check out this week's clip show for some of our amazing interviews during 2024!

Flying Cars and Cthulhu

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bill Snodgrass features a review of the sourcebook "Gaslight" for the Cthulhu RPG.Our guest this week is Thomas Wilson who brings a very uni...

SNAFU and Tapped Out

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Roberto Capodieci, an Italian entrepreneur, university lecturer, and author. We talk about decentralization and blockchain.Bill...

Gravitons, Weight Loss and No Food Waste

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests this week include Jordan Yaklin, weight loss guru who discusses a new program for us "gamers". The second segment features Teralyn Pilgrim...

Call Cthulhu and Monitors

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Bill reviews "Call of Kathulu: No Time To Scream".After that we talk computer monitors. What do all the numbers mean? What do y...

Cameras & Beetlejuice

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Michael Regina, Co-Founder of TheOneRing.net and YouTube Channel 'Read the Freaking Comics!'.  Also we review the mov...

Fall Clip Show

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 Holiday Season is almost upon us! This week we take a look back at last years holiday clip show to kick this year off!

And More Cybersecurity

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks guests feature Joan Woodward of the Travelers Institute and Mitch Carson, an industry expert on getting your message out.William Sikkens, B...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

October starts Cybersecurity Awareness MonthThis week we begin the discussion of securing cloud systems,AI, and everything technical that makes the mo...

Flying the Jetsuit

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got to try out the Gravity Jetsuit!  Spoiler alert: it is amazing!Join us this week as we talk about the Jetsuit.  Guest Terry Cook, a fe...

The Jetsuit and Guest Eugene Clark

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week host Bill Sikkens is in England with Gravity checking out an amazing Jetsuit.  More than just a jet pack, this piece of equipment bring...

Rose City Comic Con and Guest Alex Agbolla

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we cover Rose City Comic Con!  This amazing event is back for 2024 and we had a chance to attend!  Coverage includes on...

J.J. Jerome Special Edition

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this special edition podcast with guest J.J. Jerome. J.J. Jerome is an award-winning engineer and futurist who used his unique background...

Oregon Air Show and guest Stefan Fehr

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about the Oregon Air Show!Our guest this week is Stefan Fehr, founder of ModernIQ's.com. Fehr talks AI and a system tha...

Who Let the Dogs Out? with guests Kendy Pearson / Arnaud Lucas

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a talk about robot dogs!Our second segment features guests Kendy Pearson and Arnaud Lucas.Pearson talks her award winning book "...

Guests Easton Corbin and J.J. Jerome

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for two amazing guests!First, country star Easton Corbin joins us to talk about his upcoming show in Portland at the Roseland Theate...

Special Edition: Diamond Dragons Author Matthew Carauddo

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special edition "deep dive" into author, actor and overall geinus Matthew Carauddo's "DIamond Dragons" book series.

Willamette Writers Conference and Made.Bike

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for two great guests!Our first segement guest is Billy Sinkford, co-founder and director of the Made Handmade Bike Show.  This ...

There Is No Cloud... It's Just Someone Else's Computer

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for the second part of Danny Nathen's interview as he discusses the actual cost of meetings with his meeting calculator.Our second s...

Summer Q&A & Guest Danny Nathan

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are proud to feature guest Danny Nathan with Apollo 21. Nathan talks about digital project management.It's the first week of August and t...

Cybersecurity in 2024

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we welcome guest Don Beavers. As a cybersecurity and technology veteran, Beavers talks steps we can take as well as about new te...

Silver Age Comic Con

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

User Friendly is back at a Comic Con! This week we talk about cosplay, the Silver Age Comic Con itself, and other topics for gamers and cosplayers.Ou...

Agile Programming & AI Climate Change

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are proud to feature two guests.In our first segment Ricardo Cimmino joins us to talk about the Agile development methodology.  When...

4th of July Clip Show

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this year's 4th of July clip show - featuring the interviews you voted to hear again!Featured this week:Interview with Simpsons animator P...

Social and Cyberhawk

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature guest Diana Dukas with Meta. Meta is working to address identifing AI created content on their platforms including Facebook and...

RPG Development

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk some of the mechanics of creating adventures, including role playing games.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Wink...

Uhhgh the Acolyte

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team talks about Disney +'s new show "The Acolyte".Our second segment features guests Jimmy Spikes and R.J. Post.Spikes operates a unique e-commer...

Hacking, Drones and Cyberhawk

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the team talks hacking in the news. The bad guys are finding new ways to fool all of us.After that we discuss new drone technology that wil...

Apps and Devices

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk apps and devices. Our guest this week is actress Donna Burke. She talks about some of her roles and also a new tech product she is...

Ancient Hackers (The Truth Is Out There)

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about hacking and do a deep dive on Phone Phreaking!Our guest this week is show reporter Kay Thomson who discusses her pl...

Defying Gravity

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jetpacks (actually Jetsuits) have flown out of the realm of sci-fi and into reality.This week pilots Issa and Rowan join us to talk about this excitin...

There Might Be Dragons

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Matthew Carauddo joins us this week to discuss the latest installment in his book series, Diamond Dragons.William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretc...

May The 4th Be With You!

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is May 4th - or as we know it - Star Wars day!Join us this week as we talk Star Wars!William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler