The Wired Garage with Pops | Digital Innovation
The Wired Garage with Pops — the place where technology, outdoor activities, music, mixed with a few stories and a good pour of bourbon all meet.
The Wired Garage with Pops is a technology-driven podcast that blends deep IT expertise with real-world storytelling. Hosted by Pops — an enterprise architect, IT leader, and tech storyteller — the show explores how people and organizations navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Each episode dives into topics such as ServiceNow innovation, digital transformation, agentic AI, and the intersection of IT operations and business strategy. The show highlights not just the technology itself, but the human side of building, leading, and adapting in complex enterprise environments.
Listeners include IT professionals, executives, and technology enthusiasts who want practical insights and authentic stories from experts shaping the future of work and technology. Conversations are engaging, thoughtful, and often spiced with Pops’ down-to-earth humor and passion for the craft — whether that’s tech, BBQ, or leadership.
Episodes
39 episodes
Someone Racked Up $2,000 on AI in 24 Hours. Here's What They Did Wrong.
Pops and Steele dig into a problem hiding in plain sight: uncontrolled AI subscription spend. As teams experiment freely with AI tools — often on personal corporate cards with zero IT or finance visibility — costs are quietly compounding into w...
Your Company Has 6 Front Doors (And Employees Hate All of Them)
Your company doesn't have one front door — it has six. IT has one. HR has one. Facilities has one. Legal ops has one. And employees hate every single one of them.In this episode, Pops and Steele pop the hood on ServiceNow Employee Cente...
Persona Based AI - One Size Fits All Service Desks are Dead
Most IT organizations aren't behind on technology — they're behind on thinking. In this episode, Pops and Steele sit down with Matt Coatney, CIO of a large national law firm, to break down persona-based agentic AI: virtual agents that adapt to ...
We Built a Full ServiceNow App in Minutes Using Only Prompts — Live Demo
In this episode of The Wired Garage with Pops, Jeremy Duncan returns for round two — and this time he brings a live demo. Jeremy is a cloud platform solution architect with 15 years on the ServiceNow platform and a track record building AI-powe...
The Internet of Agents Is Being Wired Up Right Now — Are You Ready?
The chatbot era is winding down — and what's replacing it doesn't wait to be asked. In this episode of The Wired Garage with Pops, Pops and co-host Steele sit down with Matt Coatney, a technology leader operating at the intersection of enterpri...
You Can't Do That? Watch Me. — Jeremy Duncan on Tech, Mentorship & Staying Human
Jeremy Duncan is a cloud platform solution architect with 20+ years of experience, Fortune 500 engagements, and a reputation that precedes him — green glowing shoes and all. But behind the accolades is a story built on grit. Raised by a single ...
Who's Building Your Software Now? IT, the Business, or the AI?
s1e33 Who's Building Your Software Now? IT, the Business, or the AI?This episode of The Wired Garage with Pops digs into how software delivery is being fundamentally restructured — not just accelerated. Pops and Steele walk through the e...
Cloud-Managed Security Without the Headache with Kyce Poya
s1e32 Cloud-Managed Security Without the Headache with Kyce PoyaIn this episode of The Wired Garage, host Pops interviews Kyce Poya, founder of Apex IT and Security. They discuss the complexities of IT security, the importance of simplif...
AI Agents Are Replacing IT Workflows — Not People. Here's the Difference
s1e31 AI Agents Are Replacing IT Workflows — Not People. Here's the DifferenceIs your IT operation ready for AI agents? Not chatbots. Not automation rules. Actual agents that observe, plan, and act on their own.In this e...
Navigating Messy Enterprises - Insights from Experienced Architects
s1e30 Navigating Messy Enterprises Insights from Experienced Architects This episode of The Wired Garage with Pops is a roundtable with three “recovering” enterprise architects discussing what enterprise architecture really l...
A Candid Conversation on Life, Leadership, and the Stories Behind a Global CEO with Chad Mattix
S1E29 A Candid Conversation on Life, Leadership, and the Stories Behind a Global CEO with Chad MattixThis episode of The Wired Garage with Pops features Chad Mattix, founder and CEO of Kinnetix, an IT field services company supporting custo...
Global IT Field Services at Scale with Chad Mattix
s1e28 Global IT Field Services at Scale with Chad MattixIn this episode of The Wired Garage with Pops, we pop the hood on global IT field services with Chad Mattix, founder and CEO of Kinettix, a field service provider that gets skilled ...
Still Plugged In - Keeping the Guitar Alive When Life Gets Loud with Dave McCarty
s1e27 Still Plugged In - Keeping the Guitar Alive When Life Gets Loud with Dave McCarty🎙️ Episode Summary🎸 Guest: Dave McCarty, guitarist🎙️ Hosts: Brian "Pops" and Steele🎧 Show: The Wir...
Strategies for the Future of Work with Toby Phillippe
s1e26 Strategies for the Future of Work with Toby Phillippe"Something Big Is Happening" — AI: Fear, Opportunity & Your CareerThe Wired Garage With Pops | Hosts: Brian ("Pops"), Steele & TobyThe crew reacts to Matt Schu...
Rocking Leadership - Insights from Matt Godsted
s1e25 Rocking Leadership - Insights from Matt GodstedIn this episode of Wired Garage, host Pops interviews Matt Godsted, a strategic leader in cybersecurity and a passionate musician involved in the charity concert 'Suits That Rock.' The...
30 Years of Hacking in Dayton - The Underground Story with Bryan Fite
s1e24 30 Years of Hacking in Dayton - The Underground Story with Bryan FiteDiscover how Dayton, Ohio transformed from a small city into a notable hub of hacker culture and cybersecurity innovation. In this episode, Bryan Fite shares stor...
Wired Strings -The Modern Guitar Life of Dave McCarty
e1s23 Wired Strings -The Modern Guitar Life of Dave McCartyIn this conversation, Dave McCarty shares his journey as a working guitarist, discussing the evolution of his musical influences, preferences, and the impact of COVID on live per...
From Music to Cybersecurity with Matt Godsted
s1e22 2026_0310 tech From Music to Cybersecurity with Matt GodstedIn this episode of The Wired Garage, host Steele interviews Matt Godsted, a strategic leader in cybersecurity and a passionate musician. They explore Matt's jour...
AI, Deepfakes, and the New Social Engineering War with Bryan Fite
s1e21 2026_0310 tech AI, Deepfakes, and the New Social Engineering War with Bryan FiteIn this episode, Brian Fite discusses the implications of AI and deep fakes on cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach t...
Travel Hacks for Families: Maximizing Your Budget with David Cram
S1E20 In this conversation, David Cram shares insights on optimizing family travel costs, exploring all-inclusive resorts, and leveraging loyalty programs for better travel experiences. The discussion also touches on the importance of building ...
Navigating the Tech Landscape with Andy Hickey
S1E19 In this episode of The Wired Garage, the crew and Andy Hickey discuss the intersection of technology, customer success, and human-centered design. They explore Andy's journey from mission work in Honduras to his role in technology consult...
Exploring Ski Resorts and Experiences with Matt Coatney
S1E18 In this episode of The Wired Garage, hosts discuss their recent skiing adventures, the beauty of nature, and the unique features of various ski resorts. They share experiences of winter activities, cozy moments, and the joy of traveling t...
Mastering Cost Optimization in Tech with David Cram
S1E17 In this episode, David Cram from Valsync discusses the critical aspects of cost optimization in technology and operations. He highlights common pitfalls such as vendor discipline, lack of transparency, and the importance of understanding ...
Empathy in Leadership with Andy Hickey
S1E16 In this episode of The Wired Garage, host Pops and guest Andy discuss Andy's journey into mission work, particularly his experiences in Honduras. They explore the impact of cultural exchange, the importance of empathy in leadership, and t...
Chatbots Were the Trailer, Agents Are the Movie with Matt Coatney
S1E15 Welcome to a new era in technology where artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool but a transformative partner in software development. In a recent discussion on the Wired Garage podcast, Matt Coatney shared insights into how AI h...