Patrick talks with Cory Brown, Mountwest professor and game designer, about the technologies and skills that students learn in the Animation and Game Developer program at Mountwest. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 42: Cory Brown, Getting started in game design

Jul 1st, 2020 43m 3s

Patrick talks with Cory Brown, game designer and studio owner, about advice on how to get started in game design/development. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 41: Cory Brown, A game designer's journey

Jun 24th, 2020 25m 9s

Patrick talks with Cory Brown, Mountwest and Marshall graduate and game designer, about his personal journey into the game designer field. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 40: Justin McElroy, WVGDE2017 Keynote

Dec 19th, 2017 1h 5m

This episode is the keynote speech given by Justin McElroy, the host/co-host of numerous podcasts and co-founder of Polygon. The keynote was given at the second annual WV Game Developers Expo on Oct 27, 2017. @TalkonTechMCTC or talkontech@gmail

Talk on Tech: WVGDE 2017 Announcement

Oct 16th, 2017 2m 47s

Patrick and Josh talk about the upcoming West Virginia Game Developers Expo 2017 that will take place Friday, October 27th at Mountwest Community and Technical College's campus. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 38: Jack Daniels, Lasso Games

Aug 18th, 2017 56m 45s

Patrick and Josh talk to Jack Daniels of Lasso Games, a local Huntington game studio, about the road from music teacher to game developer and what it takes to run a game studio. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 37: Tanner Webb, a plethora of technology focuses

Dec 10th, 2016 1h 26m

Patrick and Tanner Webb talk about the abundance of technology focuses at Mountwest and how to make the most of your internship and climb the technology ladder. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 36: Mountwest and Marshall Programming Articulation Agreement

Sep 19th, 2016 15m 56s

Patrick, Josh, and Brian Morgan talk about the new programming articulation between Mountwest and Marshall University that allows for an Associate and a Bachelor in Science in four and half years. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email talkontech@gm

Talk on Tech 35: Brian Morgan, Managing Advice

Sep 12th, 2016 46m 50s

Patrick and Josh talk with Brian Morgan, who has worn several managing hats over the years, about the unique skill set needed to manage subordinates or even your own business. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 34: Brian Morgan, Programming Extraordinaire

Sep 8th, 2016 29m 48s

Patrick and Josh talk with Brian Morgan, Marshall University graduate and programmer, about his personal story of self-motivation and what skills are needed to be successful in the programming field. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email talkontech

Talk on Tech 33: Andrea Emmanuel and Greg Shoemaker, IT Fast Track graduates

Aug 3rd, 2016 1h 4m

Patrick and Scott talk with Andrea Emmanuel and Greg Shoemaker, recent graduates of the IT Fast Track - Network Security option, about why they chose IT, the Fast Track option, and the Networking Practicum and Internship classes. Feedback @Talk

Talk on Tech 32: Elisha Meadows, Graphic Design graduate

May 19th, 2016 45m 10s

Patrick talks with Elisha Meadows, one of the first graduates of Mountwest's new Graphic Design program, about returning to school, self-promoting, and breaking into the graphic design field. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 31: Network Systems Security - IT Fast Track option

Dec 25th, 2015 15m 31s

Patrick Smith and Scott Nicholas talk about Mountwest's Network Systems Security - IT Fast Track option. For questions on how to enroll, email [email protected] or [email protected] Feedback for the podast @TalkonTechMCTC

Talk on Tech 30: Joe Haun, IST, and Technology Management

Nov 4th, 2015 1h 8m

Patrick talks with Joe Haun, Marshall University IST grad and fellow Technology Management grad, about his career and education in the technology field. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 29: Rick Bledsoe, David Kalinoski, and Scott Nicholas - Windows 2000 reunion

Oct 12th, 2015 2h 24m

Patrick and Scott talk with Rick Bledsoe and David Kalinoski, two former Windows 2000 Network Administration students, about their trials and tribulations with Information Technology. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 28: Randy Bazell, the winding IT road

Oct 11th, 2015 1h 37m

Patrick interviews Randy Bazell about his winding and curvy IT history. Randy's IT life reads like a hollywood movie! Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 27: Women in IT

Sep 18th, 2015 1h 33m

Patrick interviews several female professors about their career paths. Afterwards, Patrick, Scott, and Josh talk about new Apple products, snaggeless Cat5 cable snafus, and DarkHotel. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 26: Jared Staten, the tech of television transmissions

Sep 11th, 2015 1h 29m

In part two of a two part podcast, Patrick asks Jared Staten about syndication, switchers, graphics engines, live remotes, IFBs, simulcasts and more! Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 25: Jared Staten, doing what you love

Sep 5th, 2015 1h 32m

In part one of a two part podcast, Patrick and Jared Staten talk about finding the profession you want before finishing college and always being prepared. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 24: Windows 95's 20th birthday

Aug 29th, 2015 1h 10m

Patrick and Scott Nicholas reminisce about life before Windows 95 and the huge impact Windows 95 has had (especially on the Rolling Stones' bank ledger) in 20 years. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 23: Chris Phelix and security compliance

Aug 12th, 2015 1h

Patrick talks with Chris Phelix about protecting PII, personally identifiable information. Patrick and Chris talk about tales of locking down wireless and virtual networks, disaster recovery, and licensing. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC talkontech@g

Talk on Tech 22: Chris Starkey, Helpdesk Extraordinaire

Aug 6th, 2015 52m 39s

Patrick talks with Chris Starkey about the two most infamous four letter words in IT, help and desk. Both discuss the amazing skills and knowledge that can be gained from working a helpdesk position. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email talkontech

Talk on Tech 21: Ryan Satterfield and Scott Nicholas, a Network Administration reunion

Jun 28th, 2015 2h 1m

Patrick talks with Ryan Satterfield and Scott Nicholas. Ryan and Patrick talk about taking Scott's Windows NT4 and 2000 classes and the pranks and gaffes that took place. Ryan and Scott talk about customer service. @TalkonTechMCTC or talkontech

Talk on Tech 20: Scott Nicholas returns!

Jun 18th, 2015 35m 46s

Patrick talks with Scott Nicholas, now an MCTC professor once more! They discuss patience in IT, a long over due trip to Microsoft HQ, and how Scott is a pretty unforgettable guy. Feedback @TalkonTechMCTC or email [email protected]

Talk on Tech 19: Greg Napier, Cisco Certified Network Associate

May 15th, 2015 1h 7m

Patrick interviews Greg Napier, a former Cisco and Microsoft student. Greg talks about his experience in the industry (and how every job counts) and how he landed his current job managing West Virginia's K-12 network. @TalkonTechMCTC talkontech