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Certus UnpluggedE11: Data Evolution at Certus: Balancing Technology and Human TouchIn this episode of Certus Unplugged, host Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Alfred McNair, VP of Integrated Marketing and Data Strategy at Certus, for an insightful discussion about data, technology, and business strategy. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from personal data privacy and the evolution of programming languages to the delicate balance between sales and marketing teams in modern business. Alfred shares his expertise on data maturity in organizations, the role of artificial intelligence in business operations, and how companies can stay competitive in challenging markets through data-driven decision making.
2025-02-1219 minCertus UnpluggedE10: The Best of Both Worlds: Blending In-Person and Digital TrainingIn this episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Dennis Walker, SVP of Instructor-Led Training at Certus, to explore the enduring value of in-person technical training in an increasingly digital world. Dennis shares his journey from working as an electronics technician at Caterpillar to leading Certus’ instructor-led training division, which serves over 40,000 maintenance technicians across various industries. The conversation delves into how traditional classroom instruction has evolved to incorporate virtual reality, online learning, and digital simulations while maintaining the irreplaceable benefits of live instruction — particularly in teaching complex troubleshooting skills for electrical, HVAC, and mech...
2024-12-0522 minCertus UnpluggedE09: Upskilling for Success: Navigating the Future of Workforce TrainingIn this episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Holly Falcaro, EVP at Certus. Holly shares her journey from aspiring doctor to successful sales leader, and discusses her role managing B2B sales and operations across various sectors including technical skills, workplace safety, and education. The conversation covers topics such as remote work management, market trends in workforce development, and Certus’ comprehensive training solutions. Holly also provides insights into Certus’ approach to upskilling, credentialing and professional development, as well as her vision for the future of subscription-based training and growth in construction-related safety compliance.
2024-09-1916 minCertus UnpluggedE08: Upskilling in the Digital Age: Certus' Approach to Enterprise LearningIn this episode of Certus Unplugged, Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Tim Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Workforce Solutions at Certus. The conversation delves into the world of enterprise workforce training, exploring how Certus delivers B2B solutions through its TPC Fusion Learning Management System. Tim explains the challenges of onboarding new customers, popular training programs, and the growing need for technical skills in today's evolving workforce. The discussion touches on the impact of retiring workers, the importance of upskilling, and how businesses use training as both a recruitment and retention tool.
2024-08-0720 minCertus UnpluggedE07: Driving Change: The Evolution of Online Driver Safety EducationThis episode of Certus Unplugged features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Christine Harrison, a Senior Vice President of Marketing at Certus. Christine discusses the evolution of driver safety and education over her 18-year career in the industry, exploring the shift towards online training and its growing acceptance. She also shares insights into Certus' various driver safety offerings, including defensive driving courses, driver education, and specialized programs. The conversation delves into marketing strategies for these services, touching on SEO, pay-per-click advertising, and the potential use of social media platforms. They also discuss the...
2024-07-0822 minCertus UnpluggedE06: Bridging the Gap: How Certus Connects Skilled Trades Professionals with Essential CertificationsIn this episode, you'll hear from Sara Chauvette, Senior Professional Services Product Manager at Certus, as she joins Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, to discuss the growing importance of professional certifications in the skilled trades. Sara delves into the increasing requirements for licenses and continuing education across various states, the impact of changing codes and regulations on industries such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, and the role of state boards in ensuring safety and modern practices. She also shares insights on the future of professional services, the effects of the housing market on the...
2024-05-1716 minCertus UnpluggedE05: Empowering Skilled Trade Experts: The Critical Role of Licensing and EducationTune in for another episode of Certus Unplugged as Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Amy Bonilla, Professional Services Product Manager at Certus, to discuss the importance of continuing education and licensing in the skilled trades. Amy shares her unique career journey, from finding a job through a newspaper ad to navigating multiple mergers and acquisitions, and how she fell in love with helping people through education. The conversation delves into the challenges of keeping up with constantly changing codes and regulations across different states, the impact of technology on the industry...
2024-04-1719 minCertus UnpluggedE04: Notaries in the Digital Age: How Certus' Online Courses are Transforming the ProfessionIn this episode of Certus Unplugged, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Derrick Huckleberry, Insurance and Notary General Manager and Senior Vice President at Certus. Derrick shares his fascinating insights into the world of notaries, including how he got started in the business over 30 years ago, the value notaries provide in important transactions, and how Certus is using online courses to train the over 4 million notaries in the U.S. Derrick also discusses the impact economic downturns have had on the notary industry and shares lessons learned as a small business owner...
2024-03-0621 minCertus UnpluggedE03: Inside Seller Server: A Look at Safety Training for the Food, Alcohol, and Cannabis IndustriesTune in for another episode of Certus Unplugged, as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Melissa Smith, Seller Server Senior Product Manager at Certus. They discuss this important vertical, which includes food, alcohol, and cannabis safety training. Melissa explains how she got into this industry through working with her entrepreneurial father, and the effects of COVID on the restaurant business. She also discusses the value proposition of safety training, the evolving cannabis industry, and why there will likely always be a need for seller server training due to high turnover rates in the restaurant industry.
2024-02-0120 minCertus UnpluggedE02: Workplace Safety: A Core Service in the Certus SuiteIn this episode of Certus Unplugged, Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Matt Wright, Product Manager for Certus' Workplace Safety vertical. Tune in as Matt discusses the importance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training courses like OSHA 10 and 30 for construction and general industry workers, and the partnership that Certus has with the University of South Florida to provide online OSHA Outreach training at scale. Discover how more states and companies are requiring OSHA certifications, making them critical for employee safety, company liability, and recruiting.
2024-01-0217 minCertus UnpluggedE01: Upskilling the Workforce: Certus' Cutting-Edge SolutionsCertus Unplugged is a new podcast that provides an inside look at the various brands within the Certus family of companies. In this first episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, is joined by guests Kim Brophy, Executive VP and Academy and Product General Manager for Certus, and Christine Peng, Product Manager of Metrix Learning and Workforce180, to discuss the workforce development industry. Tune in to discover how Metrix Learning and Workforce180 are using innovative online learning solutions to serve job seekers, workers looking to upskill, employers, workforce professionals, and local communities. Mike, Kim and...
2023-12-0722 min
Digital DialoguesMoving to Maximo Application Suite – Upgrade Without the Stress!With the move to Maximo Application Suite coming up in September 2025, there's a lot of buzz and excitement in the industry, but also some confusion and concern.Join Certus Practice Director of Platform Design Services, Chris Ride and IBM Product Manager for the MAS Dedicated Offering, Michael Cookson to talk about the key questions and concerns around this upgrade, including who it will impact, what changes will be made, and when it will be happening.We'll also be exploring the benefits of Maximo Application Suite and how IBM MAS Dedicated, with the support of Certus, can make this p...
2023-07-1432 minDigital DialoguesTouchstone: A New Approach to Field Service ManagementJoin host Paul Barlow as he learns more about the revolutionary Field Service Management tool Touchstone. The Certus Digital team take him on a journey of the philosophy that sits behind its creation and eventual launch.With Jacob Hicks and Roy Lorenzen, the three explore how organisations with assets in various locations, can have more efficient asset management. This challenge is often complicated by data stored in different systems that don’t talk to each other and don’t allow field workers to access asset information remotely while offline.
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2023-07-1429 minDigital DialoguesMove up the Asset Management Maturity Curve with a RoadmapJoin host Paul Barlow and guest Maarten van der Zeyden, platform services delivery manager at Certus Digital, in this episode of Digital Dialogues as they delve into the topic of Certus Digital's new service, The Asset Maturity Roadmap Service.Tune in to learn how the Asset Maturity Roadmap Service can help systematically adopt a continuous improvement mode of operation, enabling effective technology implementation and your advancement on the Asset Management Maturity Curve.Drive operational efficiency in your organisation with this valuable service from Certus Digital.Talk to an expertFollow us on LinkedinKeep up...
2023-07-1123 min
Worrying BugsHotly Copylefted CubeZak and Certus talk about decentralized baking, the super tiny blackhole train, how .NET is killing the internet, and laser removal. Blockchain Squad Great British Baking Show – Netflix Salt Fat Acid Heat – Netflix Salt Fat Acid Heat – Indiebound Yamaroku Soy Sauce – Oishi So Japan Hour Long Sourdough – Proof Bread on … Continue reading Hotly Copylefted Cube
2020-09-0453 minWorrying BugsCompactly Pointillist LiesZak and Certus talk about the opposite of guitar, trust, closet space, and the fine details of plants. Bose Un-Guitar Headphones Lying to your Therapist The Laws of Robotics – Wikipedia Moving Instagram – XKCD Capsule Hotel – Wikipedia Synchronization of Metronomes – Harvard on YouTube Uglydoll – Wikipedia Plants Winter Berries Stamps – USPS … Continue reading Compactly Pointillist Lies
2020-08-1254 minWorrying BugsIcily Tested StrawberriesZak and Certus talk about remote gaming, mountain gaming, dipping a toe in the waters of unit, how to achieve our dreams of labor, and the latest and greatest from SuperAwesome Corp. WWDC 2020 in 18 Minutes – The Verge on YouTube Steam Machines – Steam eGPU.io KVM Switch – Wikipedia Logitech Harmony Breakdown – … Continue reading Icily Tested Strawberries
2020-07-271h 11Worrying BugsFinancially Amplified GigablastZak and Certus talk about how to send the bits, resisting from home, stealing money, collapsing Zak’s vibe, and Black Lives Matter (still). WiFi Eero Cabel Sasser’s Internet – Twitter AmpliFi Alien Ubiquiti DDWRT Router Database You’re Wrong About Y2K Spectrum Authorized Modems Unifi sunMax Know How – TWiT WiFi Versions – Wikipedia Netgear CM1000v2 … Continue reading Financially Amplified Gigablast
2020-07-081h 05Worrying BugsCryogenically Fine MeatballZak and Certus talk about how it all sucks, but we’re fine mostly. Black Lives Matter This Is Fine – Twitter Boogaloo Boys – Wikipedia Little Brother – Craphound Themes Feeling Lucky Punk? – Wikiquote Cryogenics – xkcd Homeplace (A Site of Resistance) by bell hooks – libcom Minecraft Smallest mini excavators on the market … Continue reading Cryogenically Fine Meatball
2020-06-201h 06Worrying BugsCompletely Milked VacuumsZak and Certus talk about that one part of town, Liz making the perfect almond milk, reviews of lesser almond milks, our summer themes, our new vacuum friend, and The Time. Wzwuzbyzwyz Street Dominos Paving for Pizza How does Google blur license plates – Quora Västerås Detail Plans – vasteras.se Turing complete – Wikipedia von … Continue reading Completely Milked Vacuums
2020-06-0452 minWorrying BugsInfuriatingly Expansive PoulticeZak and Certus talk about Zak being “too secure”, a new way to get rid of pollutants, seasoned goals, robots that suck, and what Alexa wants things to smell like. Sidecar Now Kiss meme – Know Your Meme SafeType Vertical Keyboard Spawner – Minecraft Wiki Liz’s Minecraft Art Semesterly Themes Bad Screen Good Screen – … Continue reading Infuriatingly Expansive Poultice
2020-05-221h 00Worrying BugsInsularly Talossan WritingsZak and Certus talk about how really very thankful we are that we are no longer 12, living in the trees, whether Yoda does it, and what things we should read. SlytherHuffleGryffinClaw hayhayyabaebae_ – Wattpad caitlin1 – Wattpad How do I disable right click – Stack Overflow Micronation – Wikipedia Talossa – Wikipedia Molossia List of Micronations … Continue reading Insularly Talossan Writings
2020-05-071h 05Worrying BugsElectrically Zombified EnthusiasmZak and Certus come to a shocking conclusion about lightning, talk about how super good we’re doing right now, make face covers, review some oatmilk, and protest the lack of chocolate bunnies. How Lightning Works Depth-First Search – Wikipedia Breadth-First Search – Wikipedia Gravity Visualized – YouTube A* Search – Wikipedia Franklin Rod – Franklin … Continue reading Electrically Zombified Enthusiasm
2020-04-181h 10Worrying BugsHedonistically Intersectional RightsZak and Certus talk about hunting with spreadsheets, what we mostly didn’t do over spring break, whether birds deserve rights, revolutionary makeup codes, and an instance of the 80/20 rule not applying. Video Games Fire Red Emulator Stardew Valley Minecraft Hedonic Treadmill – Wikipedia Skinner Box – Wikipedia CGP Grey on Seeing the Spreadsheet (@ … Continue reading Hedonistically Intersectional Rights
2020-04-1159 minWorrying BugsAsymptomatically Greebled ZorbsZak and Certus talk about what we wished we had done over spring break, making spikey mangos, the end of the world, letting the robots pick the music, and being inside. Break Asymptomatic – Wikipedia The latest on COVID–19 – CDC Sub – Microsoft Docs Mr. (Dr.) Java – Wikipedia .NET Languages – The Microsoft … Continue reading Asymptomatically Greebled Zorbs
2020-03-2358 minWorrying BugsFundamentally Discursive DustZak and Certus talk about all the ways that keeping a semesterly theme is difficult, french circles, Zak’s shower dust, being 133t h@x0rs, and overhearing hot takes. How Loud Is My Home? Measure Noise Levels with Apple Watch – Apple Brake Dust considered harmful – BBC News Themes Zak’s Time Tracking Discourse – Culs-de-sac Cul … Continue reading Fundamentally Discursive Dust
2020-03-081h 04Worrying BugsReportedly Sexist StarsZak and Certus talk about really tightly woven fabric, everything that’s in the show but not in the show, space camo, medicine for queers, Zak finally tracking his time, and a review of Trader Joe’s non-dairy almond beverage. Alex Brower – Twitter Milwaukee Non-Partisan Primary Results Aftershow Subscribe to a private Patreon feed Space Force … Continue reading Reportedly Sexist Stars
2020-02-241h 09Worrying BugsPunctually Concussed CrimesZak and Certus talk about Zines, Themes, and Check-Ins, a brand new recurring topic, Zak’s butter-color adventure, how Certus saved the Internet, and when we last heard from the government. Zines Last Time We Talked About Zines – Worrying Bugs Concussion (2015 Film) – IMDB Anniversary Gifts – A Practical Wedding Themes Thymine – Wikipedia … Continue reading Punctually Concussed Crimes
2020-02-101h 09Worrying BugsRather Semesterly PreferencesZak and Certus talk about systems for filing, putting the brakes on winter break, which island we’re tryin to get to, our preferences for our systems, and a shocking revelation about trees. APFS – Wikipedia The Bell – ATP Winter Update Brain Impersonation – YouTube Something Productive OmniFocus Drafts Bug – Merriam-Webster The Birds Work … Continue reading Rather Semesterly Preferences
2020-01-271h 01Worrying BugsMeteorologically Disastrous FederationZak and Certus talk about getting detained indefinitely, how we can use 5G to control the weather, accidental progress, alternative holiday drinks, trying to be good at useless skills, why we should be in charge of all logo design, and a bag of milk nuts. 3.4 Oz – MentalFloss Cats Can Have a Little Salami … Continue reading Meteorologically Disastrous Federation
2020-01-1457 minWorrying BugsFrustratingly Optimized DotfilesZak and Certus talk about the Man, Zak’s Lackbook Pro, Certus’ linen-based internet, our quarterly earnings, our plans to break the winter, how to set up Zak’s new computer, and finals. MacBook Pro – Apple Smarter Than Most Dux Plus Duo Semester Review Zak’s Notes Compiler – Wikipedia Compiler Notes Winter Break Rust Programming Language … Continue reading Frustratingly Optimized Dotfiles
2019-12-3157 minWorrying BugsHappily Highlighted PepsiCoZak and Certus talk about the answers that lie in the stars, bottling things, Zak’s new computer that is really close to existing, Zak’s hot take regarding highlighting, turning the cows happy with VR, the weird things that we do when we’re stressed, what even is a document, and a PSA. Biopower – Wikipedia … Continue reading Happily Highlighted PepsiCo
2019-12-151h 06Worrying BugsDangerously Metallic PortZak and Certus talk about programmer stuff (might want to skip this bit), the glorious button future, how we can’t talk to each other, Zak’s potential new computer, password bureaucracies, humbly bundled movies, doctor shops, and quiet panics. Fun Computer Stuff Metal OpenGL Metal Off-by-one Marktext – github TypeScript Bitwise Shift Operator – Wikipedia … Continue reading Dangerously Metallic Port
2019-12-0459 minWorrying BugsSoftly Spoken BananamilkZak and Certus talk about hard to drive laptop stands, Zak ruining milk for everyone, what is ‘basic’, allergy inducing alternative milks, how Ring did nothing wrong, the very nature of art, the crazy things that we do, and a pretty and frustrating way to type. Milk The New Barn Barista Almond Milk Banana … Continue reading Softly Spoken Bananamilk
2019-11-1652 minWorrying BugsDefinitely Undelivered BurritosZak and Certus talk about Zak’s laptop- now with a built in metronome, Certus getting haecked, Uber: Pedestrian+, LisPL, the 7 habits of highly woke podcasters, and the inevitable complete reduction of privacy. Computer Untitled Goose Game is Work – The Atlantic Purism Digital Chickens Noodlesoft Hazel Robots Starship Technologies robots Free carryout insurance … Continue reading Definitely Undelivered Burritos
2019-11-021h 03Worrying BugsSatisfyingly Burnt AssessmentsZak and Certus talk about whether Zak’s new lifestyle is right for him, Zak’s melting computer, canceling backpacks, whether the government should use blockchain (no), and the final book club for Fall; or, Dodge in Hell. Culture Fit Assessments – Berke Which “Friends” Character Are You? – Buzzfeed Which NYC Borough Are You? – … Continue reading Satisfyingly Burnt Assessments
2019-10-191h 01Worrying BugsRationally Natal GermsZak and Certus talk about SO robots, the moral of the journal, fancy art cities, where our venus lies, tactical grocery bags, and what it cannot do. Theme System Journal TWSBI Eco Mini Retro 51 Schmidt refill – Amazon Rhodia Mouse Pad Certus’s Felt Tips Bated Breath – Grammarist Morning Ritual Madison Bus App … Continue reading Rationally Natal Germs
2019-10-071h 02Worrying BugsQuarterly Tabulated GeomancyZak and Certus talk about the only acceptable almond milk, washing your SMS, joyful rituals, Certus’ truck cabin, creamy information spread, stripe-corn, and whether or not we live in a simulation. The Almond Milk Kafkaesque – Merriam Webster Themes Classification of Demons – Wikipedia Leonard (Demon) – Wikipedia Satanic Rituals – Amazon The House … Continue reading Quarterly Tabulated Geomancy
2019-09-221h 02Worrying BugsOatly Orwellian WheelsZak and Certus talk about civic rendezvous, semesterly dark mode, the National Blockchain Association, stretching our spam filters, and why death could be okay. Tracking Methods Tile What3words Themes Omnifocus Getting Things Done 80/20 rule in computing – Wikipedia George Orwell – Wikipedia The Checklist Manifesto Fabulous: Self Care – Google Play Dairy Alternative … Continue reading Oatly Orwellian Wheels
2019-09-071h 19Worrying BugsNonsensically Apocalyptic AngelsZak and Certus talk about all the things that we don’t know about school, trying to eat less cheese, side effects, and the true meaning of hell. The Semester Cookbook Numbers Voodoo – Slate Who Pays For Roads? – U.S. Public Interest Group Naked Economics – IndieBound Internet Mattress Sous Vide – Wikipedia Hydraulic … Continue reading Nonsensically Apocalyptic Angels
2019-08-2654 minWorrying BugsFictitiously Trustworthy GoalZak and Certus talk about crypto-food, what it even means to have goals… man, tap to trial, and the inevitability that Certus misunderstands the question. Loss – Know Your Meme Walmart Blockchain – TechCrunch IBM Food Trust Smart contract – Wikipedia (noted for unreadability but still the best I could find) Ethereum 2-year Goals … Continue reading Fictitiously Trustworthy Goal
2019-08-131h 22Worrying BugsPopularly Slammed ZineZak and Certus talk about voting to have a popular vote, slamming zines with the bros, infinite laundry, a bunch of garbage, and what Hell will be like for Richard. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact – Wikipedia Cartogram – Wikipedia Zine – Wikipedia Whole Earth Catalog – Wikipedia Zinepop! NODE Zine Cool San Francisco … Continue reading Popularly Slammed Zine
2019-07-241h 20Worrying BugsOligarchically Boxed LogosZak and Certus talk about how we trend to go lo, definitely not a review of milk — no way, myspace currency, boring stuff, and a revived book club. LogoLounge 2019 Trend Report Phox Band – Twitter 365 Days of Cacti – Instagram Malk Box Milk – The New Barn Blog Boxed Water is … Continue reading Oligarchically Boxed Logos
2019-07-151h 08Worrying BugsLinguistically Innovative OilZak and Certus talk about Zak’s super radical beliefs about gas taxes and time tracking, the 2019th WWDC, Iceland’s inability to let go, and trying to be bored. Gas Tax Oil Crisis – Wikipedia Basic Income – Wikipedia The War on Cars podcast Conversation on Liberalism (Ezra Klein Show on Player.fm) Exxon Careers Remaining … Continue reading Linguistically Innovative Oil
2019-06-3056 minWorrying BugsExactly Charmed TamagotchiZak and Certus talk about the longest cold open of all time, more button futures, and about trials, briefly. Coffee Allocation The exact amount of happiness you can derive from coffee The exact amount of enjoyment you can derive from Stardew Valley Merlin Mann discusses Power Puttering – 5by5 Myke Hurley talks about his … Continue reading Exactly Charmed Tamagotchi
2019-06-1654 minWorrying BugsFuturistically Squishy ButtonsZak and Certus talk about a scheduled time for play, Certus’ strong opinions on buttons, how we store memories, another gosh darn PHP warning, and naps. Playdate console Panic Software List of Top Level Domains – Wikipedia Railway Adventures – Thomas the Tank Engine fan wiki Railway Adventures Hardware – YouTube Teenage Engineering World’s … Continue reading Futuristically Squishy Buttons
2019-06-0258 minWorrying BugsImaginably Monopolistic SocialsZak and Certus talk about Certus’ actuary friend, why Zak thinks Google is doomed, what Zak thinks the reasons are for the dooming, someone else who agrees with Zak, and the Summer of Trials. Incentives Accountability Buddy – Forbes Scientific Method – Wikipedia Google IO Google Polymer WWDC Tech Monopolies Here’s how we break … Continue reading Imaginably Monopolistic Socials
2019-05-2150 minWorrying BugsPhilosophically Discordant WeatherZak and Certus talk about Hooke’s law of attire, brutalism in the sun, Zak being more flexible, Certus’ stress relief, a follow up on clock watching, and a cursory look at habit forming for Certus. Spring Impluvium – Wikipedia Zip-off Pants – Amazon Zak’s Pens Fire & Ice – Goulet Pens Noodler’s Creaper Ink … Continue reading Philosophically Discordant Weather
2019-05-0451 minWorrying BugsSecretly Trying DisksZak and Certus talk about a keyboard no one can type on, what isn’t wrong with Certus’ arm, the pens that Zak doesn’t have, the semesterly themes that they didn’t stick to, politics that no one cares about, instructions that no one reads, and a game that gives us the freedom to not play it … Continue reading Secretly Trying Disks
2019-04-191h 00Worrying BugsMysteriously Smart SkisZak and Certus talk about Zak’s huge and terrible mistake, Certus’ literal skiing accident, the new Google Skateboard, Zak’s smart mailbox, watering a flower, and the most important meal of the day. Cortex Pea Milk Toggl Time Tracker Omni Group Telemark Skiing – YouTube One ski skiing – US Ski and Snowboard Dygma Raise … Continue reading Mysteriously Smart Skis
2019-04-0756 minWorrying BugsDryly Alphabetical HealthcareZak and Certus talk about toxic Roderickinity, software eating Jarod, how Zak became his own parent, making Certus’ outer inner thoughts a secret, daiRE pride, Solve.WhyDoWe.Care, the chill scale, being able to lunch, and Zak hurting a little less. Zak’s tweet that he had to tell Certus about with syllables instead of characters Why … Continue reading Dryly Alphabetical Healthcare
2019-03-2458 minWorrying BugsAlgorithmically Named SparklinesZak and Certus talk about a box of ice, Zak and the technicolored dream bike, waxing woes, why Lacrosse is so important in today’s economy, being Fed Up, the werewolf hall problem, the most Worrying Bugs(tm) topic, and pretty stamps. Power Set – Wikipedia now page Secret Project Woolf Zak’s Bike Car Name Generator … Continue reading Algorithmically Named Sparklines
2019-03-0956 minWorrying BugsAutomatically Triggered MoralityZak and Certus talk about the one true owner of Zak’s vacuum, following up on Zak’s project-lust, giving insults to artists in the form of money, extortionary milking systems, the prohibition of ginger, hats swallowing acid, getting triggered by lists, and the latest and greatest in SuperAwesome Corp. products. zaksharp.me/now A bunch of /now … Continue reading Automatically Triggered Morality
2019-02-2353 minWorrying BugsAnnually Tactical OwlZak and Certus talk about our first 20th episode, Zak not putting bacon on his improv, Certus breaking up with his pens, Zak pretending to be left-handed, a small lake of cheese, why you had to delete 53 episodes of Worrying Bugs from your podcast player, the sad state of side projects, and Certus’ overzealous … Continue reading Annually Tactical Owl
2019-02-081h 04Worrying BugsThematically Independent WebZak and Certus talk about a group of people that are trying to blog independently together, a certain congressperson who seems to not hold the values of their constituents (with a very special guest), and totally running out of time and not talking about our semesterly themes. IndieWeb Some IndieWeb History The Famous Egg … Continue reading Thematically Independent Web
2019-01-2556 minWorrying BugsPoorly Imitated PodcastsZak and Certus imitate a very small subsection of the podcasts we listen to. Welcome to Night Vale Do by Friday Roderick On the Line My Brother, My Brother and Me Hello Internet Dear Hank and John No Such Thing as a Fish Contact Us @thePunsGuy Support Us Patreon: https://patreon.com/worryingbugs Bitcoin: 3Bj54a8ngedXZX4SH4G4dzX4BoR8pF4Xft … Continue reading Poorly Imitated Podcasts
2019-01-1333 minWorrying BugsReally Gushing ServersZak and Certus talk about this particular section of the year, how death affects podcasting, Facebook being Facebook, brain squeezing, Gromelet Creatative, doing business things, and in what ways we’re going to get off our butts this winter break. Semester Wrap Up Computer Architecture – Wikipedia Functional Programming – Wikipedia SML of New Jersey … Continue reading Really Gushing Servers
2019-01-131h 08Worrying BugsIndependently Hitched DonkeyZak and Certus talk about the self-cannibalism of the patriarch, the very nature of the pod, freeloading off of technology, a poem about Buick, and acronyms that shall not be named. Spotify Podcasts Beef and Dairy Network MBMBAM Chapo Trap House certus.rocks/rant Pocket Casts Overcast My Dad Wrote A Porno Who Knows if YouTube … Continue reading Independently Hitched Donkey
2018-12-1651 minWorrying BugsPotentially Doxxed RewardsZak and Certus talk about the great three-naming of 2018, making the wiggles good with math, searchable jazz cabbage sales – now 50% off, and being cranky about trucks. Earnin App Earnin Ad – iSpot.tv Rumpelstiltskin – Wikipedia Doxxing – Wikipedia Snapchat Thief – Reply All ATP Theme – Youtube Dijkstra – Wikipedia Expert … Continue reading Potentially Doxxed Rewards
2018-11-3053 minWorrying BugsExcessively Detailed ExplanationsZak and Certus explain interpolation, fashion designers, markswomen, archaeological sites, the 2014 Hobart International, fairness, the Southampton Power Station, pretzels, and film set façades to an alien. Interpolation – Merriam-Webster Infinity – Wikipedia Edina Altara – Wikipedia Axioms – Wikipedia Markswoman – Merriam-Webster Old Mine Park Archaeological Site – Wikipedia Archaeological Site – Wikipedia … Continue reading Excessively Detailed Explanations
2018-11-011h 02Worrying BugsBiologically Hacked VineyardsZak and Certus talk about thick banana water, dishwashing again, Certus’ next step towards being unknown, putting magnets in our bodies, the stairs in the giant snake, and how society is just not ready for super powers. Banana Milk – EcoWatch UW Preferred Name Policy Tech Check In Captain Underpants – Wikipedia No Pixel … Continue reading Biologically Hacked Vineyards
2018-10-2049 minWorrying BugsPoorly Prepared PeljmeniZak and Certus cook peljmeni, Zak doesn’t know the recipe, Certus is not in Sweden, and neither know how to cook well. Recipe Ikea Spoon Praline – Wikipedia Russian Cuisine – Wikipedia Contact Us @thePunsGuy Support Us Patreon: https://patreon.com/worryingbugs Bitcoin: 3Bj54a8ngedXZX4SH4G4dzX4BoR8pF4Xft ZCash: t1UPfp5d2bw2FkUMdxnU1bGR7MbHRH1zLWC This episode’s PGP signature: (download link) What is … Continue reading Poorly Prepared Peljmeni
2018-09-291h 10Worrying BugsDiscordantly Combined CaloriesZak and Certus talk about camping in Sweden, proteins per second, GPS for time, picture-frame roads, going the extra(?) mile, lactating peas, I Gotta Ceiling by the Black Eyed Keys, trying to focus 3, and common name tags being boring. Flags Single Transferable Vote – Wikipedia Certus’ flag candidates available on our Patreon Flag … Continue reading Discordantly Combined Calories
2018-09-1458 minWorrying BugsPotentially Lunar LumensZak and Certus talk about perhaps rodents, trimesterly morals, needing a really big sink, LSD for caffeine, namedspaces, portrait mode flags, and not heavy numbers Cud B Weasle Elie Wiesel – Wikipedia Leviticus 11:35 – BibleGateway Semesterly Themes Taco Bell Menu Marie Kondo Instapaper 80/20 rule – Wikipedia Milk Ecomomics – ABC News Planet … Continue reading Potentially Lunar Lumens
2018-08-3156 minWorrying BugsJournalistically Designed ToolsZak and Certus talk about not hating yourself later, context only, semi-legible ivy poster, Zak doing his civic duty, kerning force, leaving the goats alone, better/faster/stronger tools, and quantum classification of rodents. Desk Ergonomics – WikiHow Contextual Languages – XKCD Homophone vs Homonym vs Homograph I Love Dogs in Japanese Four-legged M The Poster … Continue reading Journalistically Designed Tools
2018-08-1752 minWorrying BugsNumbingly Diagrammed TalesZak and Certus talk about superheroes with bling, changes to the flowchart, how to follow through, lip drugs, milk having an identity crisis, viscording, playing with our emotions, using chemicals to absorb ultraviolet radio waves, polka politics, and consenting almonds. Follow Up iscomicsansmono.space Follow Diagram 2.0 Do By Friday Updated Follow Diagram I Will … Continue reading Numbingly Diagrammed Tales
2018-08-0354 minWorrying BugsInnovatively Nerdy CubesZak and Certus talk about coffin parties, batman apparel, coffee Jesus, hunting for liquid, politically motivated fishing, milk cubes, radical funding bro, immoral Aristotle, sort of handball, Certus’ mad side hustles, Zak’s video-based weblog, how to manipulate and control your nerd, and not Phaedrus. uwu – Luke Skywalker’s Twitter Dead Man’s Switch – Wikipedia … Continue reading Innovatively Nerdy Cubes
2018-07-2059 minWorrying BugsHumorously Chugged SucroseZak and Certus talk about memes. More specifically, about Swedish memes, UW Madison memes, and Yoda(?) memes. Meme – Urban Dictionary Bottle Flipping – Wikipedia Zak’s First Meme Semla – Wikipedia Fettisdagen – Wikipedia Story of Lent – Catholic Education Mandelmassa – Wikipedia Mesothelioma Ad – YouTube Humanities Building Van Vleck Students Piggybacking News … Continue reading Humorously Chugged Sucrose
2018-07-041h 09Worrying BugsStylishly Transported SilkZak and Certus talk about hearing patterns, why lawmakers gave themselves food poisoning, discontinuing the iPhone, almonds with hoofs, the line in the silk, Zak refusing to do work, and batman accessories. Microphone pickup patterns – Wikipedia West Virginia raw milk Herdshare – Wikipedia FDA raw milk study Free radicals Aged swiss WWDC 2018 … Continue reading Stylishly Transported Silk
2018-06-201h 02Worrying BugsLinguistically Debated WavesZak and Certus talk about dead trees of inquiry, sound catching coffins, desi.ngo, chopping but opposite, updated agreements that you will not read, unpasteurized lawmakers, why it’s unethical to show mom you’re good grades. Stockholm – Wikipedia Ray Tracing – Wikipedia List of refractive indexes – Wikipedia Opaque – Dictionary.com Snell’s Law – Wikipedia … Continue reading Linguistically Debated Waves
2018-06-061h 36Worrying BugsCreepily Educated ConferencesCertus and Zak Talk about viking funerals for sound, creating confetti with knowledge, bad robots, creepy robots, real robots, learning not to bite in high school, Certus’ video-web-log, and overzealous academics. Hidden Treasures Norse Funeral – Wikipedia Roxio Toast Notes Micro-Cut Shredder – Amazon Participle – Grammar Bytes Wirecutter Shredder Reviews Microsoft Build Cortana … Continue reading Creepily Educated Conferences
2018-05-231h 18Worrying BugsMisleadingly Warmed FacesZak and Certus talk about going places with a bunch of other people, why Certus is in a bad mood, heating your house with the one true currency, GoogIe lO, cranial foder, Sweden’s kroning achievement, Certus turning into a strawberry, Zak vlogging slower than CGP Grey, and the final instalment of Dick mostly not talking … Continue reading Misleadingly Warmed Faces
2018-05-091h 19Worrying BugsCryptographically Distributed BacteriumZak and Certus talk about snow removal removal, special(?) edition pens, the National Australian Bank, Russia banning morse code, podcast signing, concentrated fecal matter, jackalope improvement, “I started a podcast” TV show, and Richard Feynman hitting a pan with a stick. Hidden Treasures City of Madison Snow Removal HotWheels Track Speed Booster Stockholm NK … Continue reading Cryptographically Distributed Bacterium
2018-04-251h 43Worrying BugsMentally Insured BlogZak and Certus talk about putting cheese on your cheese, lettuce comedy, tools getting worse, at least considering spending $700 on a pen, pretty notebooks, what it’s like to be the best dairy news podcast, your brain on VARK, Spotify (the not swiss music streaming app), what a good old fashioned deadline can do for … Continue reading Mentally Insured Blog
2018-04-111h 40Worrying BugsHumorously Drawn E-InkZak and Certus talk about surprise breakfast, museums that are not closed in lots of ways, tests of attention span, hot or not with journals, in Sweden you (don’t) carry bikes, color-blind texting, heavy phone 2, daily poison, taking credit, the Da Vinci Pride, and maps of cats. Hidden Treasures Short Stack Eatery Decision … Continue reading Humorously Drawn E-Ink
2018-03-281h 48Worrying BugsPromptly Scrawled EconomiesZak and Certus talk about secret projects, sports?????, milk economics, what an AI smells like, defiling notebooks by writing, Zak’s sad morning, Certus making excuses for not taking cold showers, chocolate milk ending racism, government supplied blueberries, Certus not being entirely happy with his desk again, mystery due dates, plans for permanence, and the last … Continue reading Promptly Scrawled Economies
2018-03-141h 13Worrying BugsErgonomically Shared DesignsZak and Certus talk about trying to entertain you for over a year, distracted cooking, helpful spying, having the plague, standing keyboards, half-baked ideas for mushing computers together, not destroying your throat, hydration updates, the May vlog because it’s February, the third focus, high school awkwardness written down. Logo Logocreator.net The logo maker we actually … Continue reading Ergonomically Shared Designs
2018-02-281h 24Worrying BugsPublicly Interested RoundaboutsZak and Certus talk about superheroes with bling, changes to the flowchart, how to follow through, lip drugs, milk having an identity crisis, viscording, playing with our emotions, using chemicals to absorb ultraviolet radio waves, polka politics, and consenting almonds. Follow Up iscomicsansmono.space Follow Diagram 2.0 Do By Friday Updated Follow Diagram I Will … Continue reading Publicly Interested Roundabouts
2018-02-1452 minWorrying BugsFrustratingly Chained SleepZak and Certus talk about places that sell things, Fika, how to router, the people we live with contracts, milk hate, non-automated door warnings, whether we’re taking our year in the right direction or not, shelled creatures forever down yonder. Hidden Treasures UW Bookstore Rhodia Homepage Sweden.se Explains Fika Cisco CCNA Certification Subnet Mask … Continue reading Frustratingly Chained Sleep
2018-01-311h 42Worrying BugsInternationally Bored ArmorCertus and Zak talk about bike lanes, the merits of having people around, a lack of interest in American news, not the Javascript killer, James Bond as a computer virus, potential aviation issues, very rarely iron man suits, updates on the water lowjacking app, Space Fights: the Most Previous Laser Sword Users, John Valjean Buys … Continue reading Internationally Bored Armor
2018-01-171h 39Worrying BugsAnnually Rewound BillionairesZak and Certus talk about gasoline and hot dogs, Latin gangs, an algorithmically curated year in review, sailing the ship of tomorrow towards effort and purpose, better Batman 3, and moonrock hangers. Hidden Treasures The Gas Stations of Rosendale, WI – Google Maps Brandon Meats (Yes, their website looks like that) Fun Latin Phrases! … Continue reading Annually Rewound Billionaires
2018-01-031h 24Worrying BugsZenfully Discovered MathematicsZak and Certus get Zen. The 7 Zen Stories Simple Actions You Can Do In Minutes To Change Your Life – Lifehacker Lion-Eating Tiger in the Stone Den – YouTube Buffalo (x8) – Wikipedia Milo Yiannopoulos at UWM – Journal Sentinel Elon Musk trying to break out – Forbes Floating point Infinity Group Theory – … Continue reading Zenfully Discovered Mathematics
2017-12-2055 minWorrying BugsUniversally Donated PixelsZak and Certus talk about by-the-slice libraries, snatching classes from the jaws of a staggered mad-rush of students, how not to die during finals, Zak’s possibly tiny and inferior phone (you’ll just have to listen to find out), giving $3 for access to everything anyone knows, confidential gift giving, inter-galactic paper-binding, how snakes type ducks, … Continue reading Universally Donated Pixels
2017-12-061h 22Worrying BugsNotably Technological ResolutionsCertus and Zak talk about gravity-defying shuttles, free movies, trees stapled together, the moral of next year, people doing algebra wrong, computers that rest on your face, blockchain(?), re-imagining notes, having less email, philosophically analyzing the works of jerkfaces, and, for the last time, the rich kid in the spruce. Hidden Treasures Union Cinema … Continue reading Notably Technological Resolutions
2017-11-221h 13Worrying BugsEternally Crashed NotesCertus and Zak talk about LGBTQ+ friendly TAs, housing for candy fish (except not fish), the horrors of digital notebooks, trying to convince Zak to be rich forever, the first (official) Worrying Bugs PSA, not ink in notes, knowing that you’ve got too much on your plate, a physical manifestation of the jungle website, and … Continue reading Eternally Crashed Notes
2017-11-081h 19Worrying BugsMechanically KRACKed PhonesCertus and Zak talk about architecture and food trucks, writing with mechanics, the wrist fruit, totally not thinking about new phones, waves of neutron stars, Adobe laughing face, telephone backgrounds, your brain on exploits, faulty potato chips, Zak’s bellybutton project, and a person of high class living in a tree for 6 years and more … Continue reading Mechanically KRACKed Phones
2017-10-251h 44Worrying BugsDigitally Educated BanditsCertus and Zak talk about being pirates for college, ‘a minute area of illumination on a display screen’ phone, reverse problems, naming things that are without, webcomics leading society, basements to work in, no more modality, looking into the future with todo lists, and a tree with story about a rich person in a tree. … Continue reading Digitally Educated Bandits
2017-10-111h 35Worrying BugsBionically Secured BedpostsPaper security flaws, writing tools, macFruitPhone10, coffee that is the correct temperature, smuggling pink almond drink, trundle sleeping, pianos eating people in 1977, and the last Reamde book club. Apple Special Event Apple Watch Series 3 Apple A11 Bionic – Wikipedia Qi Wireless Charging Ikea Qi Page The wireless mouse thing Certus was talking … Continue reading Bionically Secured Bedposts
2017-09-271h 05Worrying BugsFreshly Stormed CloudCertus and Zak talk about Zak’s password issues, lava lamp security, CloudFlare killing birds to warn their customers, not so pro tips for college life, the next big dorm fad, some philosophical stuff, and Reamde for a little longer. Lava Lamp Picture CloudFlare Statement on the Daily Stormer Incident CloudFlare ICANN Tor Warrant Canary … Continue reading Freshly Stormed Cloud
2017-08-301h 26Worrying BugsIncreasingly Dangerous RantsCertus and Zak talk about Starbucks knowing your name and preferences, light switches that suck, bank apps that suck, course schedulers that suck, using pens before being fully awake, needing more modes, persistent reminding, maybe responding, DNA overflows, taxing bags, broken hearts, listening to swedish radio, and bears (forever). Belkin WeMo UW Credit Union … Continue reading Increasingly Dangerous Rants
2017-08-161h 41Worrying BugsRoutinely Secured BleachersCertus and Zak talk about giant futon bleachers, swirling air pens, weird and complicated Bitcoin, typing in Australian, Sweden leaking, penguins running in windows, Greek “B” iPads, semi-mobile Solitaire, cooking pot stickers, more modes of modality, productivity trips, routinely not having routines, and not Zak’s notes. Retro 51 Tornado Quantum Entanglement – YouTube ZCash … Continue reading Routinely Secured Bleachers
2017-08-021h 13Worrying BugsNeutrally Entangled NetCertus and Zak talk about China teleporting, a lack of news, a not positive or negative net, almond (milk?) lattes, Caffeine IVs, sea monster stories, ice cream productivity, lying to our social media overlords, dentists warning about brain damage, LOUD NOISES, dancing with spiders, boats (yay). 12,000 km quantum entanglement – Scientific American Quantum … Continue reading Neutrally Entangled Net
2017-07-191h 08Worrying BugsEerily Fast SuccessesCertus and Zak talk about exploding phone cases for safety, car crashes for not safety, grilling with thumbs, a solution for digital rights management, not viruses, trying to have money, shaking milk, wind powered transportation, incentives, tracking water, addictions to phones, small drivers, and the ever-present battle between color and other colors. Otterbox Strada … Continue reading Eerily Fast Successes
2017-07-051h 18Worrying BugsWonderfully Lost FootageCertus and Zak talk about Apple executives talking, phone protection, storing things on magnetic tapes? weird bird AI’s, failing bubble guns, beautiful soup, and fictional viruses. WWDC Cases Dodocase sticker (no longer being sold) Otterbox Strata Sugru – Amazon Amazon Glacier Spinrite Amazon S3 Desmos Graphing 1 TB Hard Drive – Amazon Lyrebird AI Python … Continue reading Wonderfully Lost Footage
2017-06-2146 minWorrying BugsShockingly Existant SkyscrapersCertus and Zak talk about little baby AIs, cucumber classes, birds with superpowers, how to fix books, blockchain, drinking more, driving more, exercising their bodies, watching videos on an airplane, ceremonial bubble hats, staying up because we can and sleeping because we should, tiny particles, theme park movies, speedy decomposition, and the first chapter of … Continue reading Shockingly Existant Skyscrapers
2017-06-071h 18Worrying BugsFrighteningly Productive AICertus and Zak talk about the finals crunch, closing rituals, computer “uh-oh” protection, small writing sticks, fake party traps, Google maybe ruining the future, better coffee code, AR in drawers, mean (but polite) worms, incredible feats of hurdling, writing stuff down, some details of our todo lists, the goal of productivity, an information-based economy, unfortunately … Continue reading Frighteningly Productive AI
2017-05-241h 18Worrying BugsFrantically Memorized ScriptsCertus and Zak talk about memorizing things, drama clubs, new calendars, old calendars, todo systems, earplugs, what brains look like, biographies, motivational posters, exercising without moving, 4N6 publishing, trying to beat composers, and protecting the galaxy again. World Memory Champion Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind – Wikipedia The Goat, or Who … Continue reading Frantically Memorized Scripts
2017-05-1053 minWorrying BugsEfficiently Crashing DronesCertus and Zak talk about making ink into electrons, not listening to teachers, kind of listening to music, Certus’ podcast addiction, fights between trees and quadcopters, failing at efficiency, awful ads, less than one day movies, more milk politics, the least good way to find prime numbers, and competitive public speaking. Google Books just … Continue reading Efficiently Crashing Drones
2017-04-261h 10Worrying BugsImperfectly Produced VibrationsCertus and Zak talk about phoney gnomes, the French and German War of 2017, bikes and screws, buying history, illegal robots, The Flash’s hand, doing things later, rap battles, calendars, old dudes robbing banks, soylent food trucks, thinking, sneaker/neck accessories, and trying not to be sick. April Fools – Wikipedia Google Gnome Google Netherlands … Continue reading Imperfectly Produced Vibrations
2017-04-121h 04Worrying BugsUnnecessarily Abundant DrivesCertus and Zak talk about the UWM Drag Show, parabolic microphones, annotated bibliography services, paper, robots that are plummers, 20 million 4-door filing cabinets, prime number finding, doing what Facebook does to you to yourself, SHA-1 collisions, the blood of dragons, Isaac Newton, having fun with mushrooms, sleep, task managers, and animated vigilantes. Reddit … Continue reading Unnecessarily Abundant Drives
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