Rephonic
Artwork for TechChannel

TechChannel

TechChannel
Artificial Intelligence
Mainframe
IBM I
IBM
IBM Power
Common Europe
CM First
IBM Bob
Public Speaking
Techchannel
Hiring
Fortra
Broadcom
Modernization
PC Richard & Son
Big Iron Bits
Data Quality
Data Governance
Hybrid Cloud
Database Management

Podcast by TechChannel

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes137Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Technology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for TechChannel

Latest Episodes

In this conversation about the new realities facing database architects, data technology expert Craig Mullins draws on his new book, "The Cost of Good Enough Data: Why Modern Architectures Fail at Scale" (tinyurl.com/wvuctaax). Topics we cove... more

Rael Rodning, principal intelligent operations architect at Evolving Solutions, joins Andy Wig on IT Social Hour to share tips and tricks she's learned as an early adopter of the new AI-driven IDE, IBM Bob. Rodning explains how how users can maximize... more

Data and AI expert Dr. Fern Halper discusses how organizations should be addressing the risk of cognitive atrophy as machines take over human mental tasks. Dr. Halper, author of “Data Makes the World Go ‘Round: The Data, Tech, and Trust Behind AI Suc... more

In the final days of his COMMON Europe presidency, Juan Manuel Alcudia reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the last four years, the multicultural extravaganza that is COMMON Europe Congress 2026, and why European IBM Power shops are ahead when... more

Steve Bradshaw, a longtime member of the COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC), joins Andy Wig on IT Social Hour to discuss the top priorities of the European Power community, how he helped bring the F8 key to IBM i, the challenges and joys of servin... more

The mainframe is already modern; it's the applications and mindsets that need to catch up—and organizations are increasingly recognizing this reality, says Mark Schettenhelm, a principal product manager at BMC working on DevEx products. The 45-year m... more

Jaqui Lynch, a current IBM Power consultant and former mainframer, recounts how her sense of humor and work ethic helped her persevere in a male-dominated field.

Lynch - IT Social Hour Feb 9 2026 by TechChannel

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Mainframe Connect
Mainframe ConnectOpen Mainframe Project

Recent Guests

Craig Mullins
Database expert, independent consultant, author
Mullins Consulting, Inc.
Episode: IT Social Hour | Why Your Enterprise Data Isn't Good Enough for AI, With Craig Mullins
Rael Rodning
Principal Intelligent Operations Architect at Evolving Solutions
Evolving Solutions
Episode: IT Social Hour | IBM Bob Tips and Tricks From Early Adopter Rael Rodning
Fern Halper
Author of Data Makes the World Go Round; VP of Research at TDWI; founder of AI Foundations Group
TDWI
Episode: Avoiding the AI Cognitive Atrophy Trap | IT Social Hour
Juan Manuel Alcudia
President of COMMON Europe (near-term term end)
COMMON Europe
Episode: IT Social Hour | Is Europe Ahead in Modernization? Juan Manuel Alcudia Thinks So.
Steve Bradshaw
Speaker on CEAC/IBM governance and user groups
IBM
Episode: IT Social Hour | Europe's IBM Power Wishlist, With Steve Bradshaw
Mark Schettenhelm
Principal Product Manager in the mainframe space at BMC, focused on DevEx products like CodePipeline
BMC
Episode: IT Social Hour | These Are the Mainframe's Good Old Days: With Mark Schettenhelm
Jaqui Lynch
Independent computer consultant specializing in AIX, Linux, and VIO servers
Independent consultant
Episode: Humor, Hard Work and Other Keys to Success in Tech: Jaqui Lynch on IT Social Hour
Jackie Lynch
Independent computer consultant specializing in AIX, Linux, and VIO servers
Tech Channel (regular contributor)
Episode: Lynch - IT Social Hour Feb 9 2026
John Rhodes
CTO at CM First, expert on mainframes and modernization
CM First
Episode: TechPulse Digest (Mainframe): Unpacking 3 Months of Surveys With John Rhodes of CM First

Hosts

Andy Wig
Host of IT Social Hour and TechPulse Digest; Senior Editor at TechChannel
Charlie Guarino
Host of TechTalk SMB

Top Technology Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

IT Social Hour: Life on the IBM Power Speaking Circuit
Q: What goes into your presentations and how do you balance content depth with time constraints at conferences?
The guests describe call for presentations, selecting topics, the value of personal perspective, and the challenge of keeping material current while not overwhelming the audience with detail.
IT Social Hour: Life on the IBM Power Speaking Circuit
Q: And we'll start with the first question, tell us a little bit about your current work and how you got on the path to being a regular on the speaking circuit.
Liam and the others share their routes into the speaking circuit, emphasising work in their roles, early conference participation, and how their activities evolved into regular speaking and thought leadership in IBM Power.
IT Social Hour: The Business of AI With Brian Silverman
Q: So how did you get into this specialty, and what do you do as the Chief Solutions Officer at ABS?
Brian describes his IBM background, interest sparked by ChatGPT, and his progression to focusing on practical AI adoption in business, including education on prompt engineering and aligning AI with business goals.
AI Security, Risk and Compliance, With George Totev
Q: What is your assessment of AI's role in security and risk management today?
AI should be embraced where it Clearly improves productivity and risk management, but adoption must be guided by a careful assessment of risks, benefits, and proper governance; do not let fear prevent exploration, but implement with measured steps and ongoing evaluation.
The State of AI on IBM Power, With Dr. Sebastian Lehrig
Q: What practical guidance would you give to someone starting an AI project today?
Focus on a single, turnkey solution to accelerate time to value, ensure the data is ready and highly relevant to the use case, and maintain curiosity to keep learning while balancing ambition with realistic ROI expectations.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About TechChannel

What is TechChannel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on enterprise technology with a strong emphasis on IBM mainframes, Power systems, and IBM i modernization. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into mainframe modernization, AI-enabled tooling, cybersecurity, and community-driven knowledge sharing. Guests often come from software vendors, system integrators, and technical leaders who bring hands-on experience with modernization, talent development, and governance of enterprise platforms. A notable strength is the community angle: frequent references to user groups, conferences, mentorship, and practical pathways for adopting AI, DevOps, and cloud-enabled approaches without losing core mainframe capabilities. The format tends to blend technical depth with human-centri... more

Where can I find podcast stats for TechChannel?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for TechChannel. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to TechChannel and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does TechChannel get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for TechChannel, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for TechChannel?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for TechChannel, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does TechChannel have?

To see how many followers or subscribers TechChannel has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to TechChannel?

These podcasts share a similar audience with TechChannel:

1. Mainframe Connect

How many episodes of TechChannel are there?

TechChannel launched 5 years ago and published 137 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact TechChannel?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for TechChannel?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for TechChannel from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for TechChannel?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of TechChannel. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on TechChannel?

Recent guests on TechChannel include:

1. Craig Mullins
2. Rael Rodning
3. Fern Halper
4. Juan Manuel Alcudia
5. Steve Bradshaw
6. Mark Schettenhelm
7. Jaqui Lynch
8. Jackie Lynch

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days