In this week's adventure, we meet Rob, the President of the Chesapeake Chapter of the SCTE. We discuss emergency vehicle tech, Old People, WiFi, more old people, some Comcast Stuff, and then a little more Old People. Don't forget to join the SCTE by going to www.scte.org and signing up for a membership. And if you're in the WV,MD,VA,PA,DE (boooo Delaware) area, feel free to join the Chesapeake Chapter and join us for all the wackiness.    Opening and Closing written, composed, edited, and all other awesome stuff by JORDAN SHEA

Steve, Josh, Paul, & Jono discuss the many tasks of an SCTE employee with Nadia, the Chapter Liason. Killer animals, pink nail polish, high heels, and general baffoonery. www.scte.org www.scte-chesapeakechapter.org Opening/Closing by: Jordan Shea All news brought to you by the CTAM Smart Briefs

Please welcom Mr. Pa- I mean John. He's worked for Comcast for almost two decades and has had many positions. Today he disucsses an amazing tool that is open to all Comcast employees called TRUCK STOP.  John also talks about being a father of three girls that love playing soccer, and how sports helped shape who he is today. Most of our news comes from the Smart Breifs  We discuss DOCSIS 4.0 a little. http://r.smartbrief.com/a2?case=UP&a=869CC881-C411-4920-BBF6-93A88A7D821C&c=B768D153-350A-409A-AC2C-CA6326A911B1&l=A50AB26A-93EB-408B-8E34-E7D5C40F17DC&s=e9454f1d-356a-40cf-a54f-6610a6454f8a&b=BC0DAEEE-5C33-4C23-B32C-4F394F82F276&target=D69B1806-86F1-41EF-A73B-63B2D0418C87    Opening/Closing created by Jordan Shea

Steve, Jono, Paul, & Josh discuss a hypothetical world where telecom disappears. You'll notice the word "cable" is censored out, thus adding to the idea of no more (cable).  We discuss continent to continent cable cable runs, sharks, cows, and even more animals. Contact us using [email protected] Join the SCTE by going to www.scte.org and find a local chapter near you, like www.scte-chesapeakechapter.org Here's the link to the interactive underwater cabling system that we discussed on the show: https://geoxc-apps2.bd.esri.com/Visualization/cable/index.html 

Behold, the wonder frown up under, the man with a plan, the dude from New Jersey! Chad Patoray.  One of the original creators of the podcast is finally able to make time to come in and talk about balancing home and work life.  Today we have Chad, Steve, and Jono in studio, and Paul calling in. We try to discuss work schedules, home life, hobbies, and so much more; but, as you can expect we get very sidetracked. We learn some disturbing things about Chad, Jono ends up having food poisoning, and everyone has a generally good time. scte.org scte-chesapeakechapter.org [email protected]   Opening and closing theme written, produced, and 100% created by Jordan Shea. You rock dude. Thank you so much. 

Today we have Jacob on. He is a Fiber Splicer for a Telecom Co-op in Indiana. He discusses tools of the trade, boots, vehicles, and much more. We also discuss real life experiences with Elon Musk's Starlink internet, Golf Course etiquitte, and video conference mishaps.  Opening and closing theme created by Jordan Shea

Our friend and coleague Josh joins us on the show. We discuss the qualities of a great Leader, who is CableLabs, spooky stories, and much more. www.scte.org www.cablelabs.com https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/articles/in-leaders-we-trust-how-to-build-and-inspire-trust Opening and closing theme created by Jordan Shea

Please enjoy our first installment of an old classic. Chad and Jono had started a podcast a little while back, which was sadly shut down due to scheduling issues. They had many episodes that would be relevant to our new show. So we wanted to make them available to listeners.  This episode is about BRIS grounding standards. Opening and closing theme created by Jordan Shea

Please welcome Judy as she discusses proper resume formatting, appropriate interview techniques, and constantly talks Jono off a ledge. Judy is an expert in career growth and is devoted to helping people further their careers. Note from Judy: " I just launched my Giveback (volunteered sessions) to celebrate my 5yr work anniversary. People can sign up for different coaching sessions or feedback. First come first serve and until supplies last. Live sessions are scheduled on weekends only.   Here's the form to sign up: bit.ly/5yrComcaster "   www.scte.org www.scte-chesapeakechapter.org   Opening and closing theme created by Jordan Shea

Paul & Jono speak with Brandon from PPC, one of the leading vendors of cable company supplies. Join us as we discuss PPC myths, finally uncover the truth about red vs blue MoCA filters, black vs clear boots, and exploding squirrels.    www.scte.org www.scte-chesapeakechapter.org https://www.ppc-online.com/ [email protected]