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The Killing IT Podcast

IT authors and entrepreneurs Ryan Morris, Karl Palachuk, and Dave Sobel provide commentary on the changing world of technology opportunities and emerging tech.

We want to expand the discussion from the SMB IT channel to all things tech - with one eye on the future and the other on profits. Join us!

Sep 29, 2020

Thanks to Sherweb for sponsoring this episode! (Details below.)


Topic 1: 179 Arrested in Massive Global Dark Web Takedown

"Operation Disruptor" is an unprecedented international law enforcement effort, stemming from last year’s seizure of a popular underground bazaar called Wall Street Market. This more than...


Sep 22, 2020

Topic 1: Google disrupting Higher Ed.

Should be jump on this boat? Education is overdue for disruption, but is this the right approach?

And what’s up with CompTIA?

Where we move away from 4-year degree and toward certifications, it rubs up against our industry very much.

Another factor, of course, is the cost of...


Sep 15, 2020

Topic 1: Are all your smart devices going to be used in evidence against you?

Follow up on the topic of having an AI app get you out of a ticket. Between your cloud-stored camera footage and device recordings, police might be able to be used to defend you . . . or convict you.

We discuss several sides of this emerging...


Sep 8, 2020

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Sep 1, 2020

Episode 75 !!!

It may not be a big event for you, but we feel great about producing seventy-five episodes of The Killing IT Podcast. Thank you for all your support, and for spreading the word.


Topic 1: Retrospective on Changing/Emerging Technology

We started the podcast with a lot of excitement around new (emerging)...