The IT Desk
The IT Desk
Jaren George
IT Desk is a podcast where comedians use their improvisational skills to bring humor to the often frustrating experience of tech support calls. In each episode, a comedian plays the role of a tech support agent while interacting with a caller (played by another guest) who is seeking help with a technical issue. The tech support agent must think on their feet and come up with creative solutions to the caller's problems, all while incorporating humor into the conversation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Episode 37: Docking Station (Jon Bennett, James Hartenfeld, Jaren George)
IT Desk is improving every day to meet your consulting needs. IT support is strenuous but rewarding. We work with so many of our international clients and look at the progress of what communication and commitment can do with the helpful approaches of information technology. Hazah! Joining us are our guests for this episode: James Hartenfeld and Jon Bennett. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Apr 25, 2023
42 min
Episode 36: Display Settings (Jeremiah Coughlan, Julia Corral, Jaren George)
So many people are tuning in to IT Desk and users are saying ''The IT Desk support staff really knows patience and persistence" and this is all true! Our latest episode was a challenge but we are capable of guiding our clients through processes with their devices but also the devices in their heads (their brains!). Special guests Julia Corral (2023 Willamette Week Funniest 5) & Jeremiah Coughlan (Helium PDX) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Apr 10, 2023
45 min
Episode 35: Bidetech (Hannah Gustafson, Logan Loughmiller, Jaren George)
The future is now and it is everywhere including our bathrooms. Our clients need to be prepared and we have the pros to help them with that. Tune in now and listen to how our IT reps FLUSH out the problem. Special guests Hannah Gustafson (Teacher's Show), Logan Loughmiller (Laughgasm) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Apr 5, 2023
32 min
Episode 34: Security Clearance (Katie Nguyen, Andrew Sleighter, Jaren George)
What cyber security means to us? Well, everything! IT Desk doesn't play around when it comes to hacks and scams. That's where we draw the line! Our top-tier experts learn to put out customers at ease with tech-savvy wisdom and action. This week's call was an important one and you should tune in with our special guests Katie Nguyen (PBS, NY Times, Portland Mercury Genius of Comedy), Andrew Sleighter (Late Late Show with James Corden, Dry Bar, Comedy Central) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Mar 27, 2023
37 min
Episode 33: Snake Byte (David Kildal, Lewis Sequeira, Jaren George)
Here we are with another simulated IT Desk problem solved to its highest potential. The IT Desk follows its own policies and protocols when it comes to non-humans alike. We don't discriminate but we sure are not licensed to tame analog creatures! Yikes! Good thing we have pros that are calm under pressure and delivers exceptional service for their client. Special guests comedians David Kildal (Hot Bits Portland, OR) and Lewis Sequeira (It's Gonna Be Ok! Portland, OR) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Mar 13, 2023
37 min
Episode 32: Trojan Horse Manifesto (Alyssa Yeoman, Chris Mejia, Jaren George)
Understanding our customer's needs is a critical part of what we do. We synchronize with our clients to find ways to not only troubleshoot but compute... into your heart. We train our employees to find empathetic solutions and language to soothe you and your troubles. Sometimes we never know what the other person is going through non-digitally but in an analog setting. Special guests: Chris Mejia (We Didn't Get a Rose podcast) and Alyssa Yeoman (Don't Tell Comedy) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Mar 6, 2023
39 min
Episode 31: who_let_neil_out.mp3 (Chad Opitz, Derek Sheen, Jaren George)
Back again with another Season 3 exhibition of bold IT work! The reviews are in and we are proud to demonstrate the articulated structure of our streamlined flow-charted IT process. It is music to our ears. Speaking of music, sometimes, audio-enabled devices can malfunction and our IT pros find ways to unlock the truth and solutions to the problem. Tune in with special guests Chad Opitz, Derek Sheen  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Feb 26, 2023
33 min
Episode 30: Cat5 & Mouse (Curtis Cook, Arlo Weierhauser, Jaren George)
IT Desk is back for another fiscal season! Season 3 is where we made important updates, new staff, and systems! Tune into this episode where we strive for communication and we even get technical at times. No matter if you think we lose control, we are able to maintain ourselves and carry through with providing quality customer service. Hear for yourselves! Specialists guests: Curtis Cook (This Fool on Hulu, American Dad, NW Black Comedy Festival), Arlo Weierhauser (Timmy Failure, Late Show With Stephen Colbert, EPIX), Jaren George --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Feb 13, 2023
33 min
Episode 29: RFIDP (Shain Brenden, Steven Wilber, Jaren George)
After a complete system update, we are back. Not even the shortage of semi-conductors can stop the IT Desk. We want to make our clients feel secure with today's most modern technology. That's why we will stop at nothing to make sure even your money collection devices or Bitcoin databases are safe. Listen to our new alert IT pro handles all of our recent caller's risk management. Special guests Shain Brenden and Steven Wilber  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
May 30, 2022
34 min
Episode 28: Launch Date (Danelle Porter, Chad Johnson, Jaren George)
We manage a lot of cool and useful apps for our customers including social ones. IT services like ours help our clients find...love. Whether through our robust dating app or sometimes, artificially (but that's for a different call ;) ). Let's learn and explore this recorded conversation between or fun IT agent and one of our customers. Our guests: Chad Johnson and Danelle Porter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-it-desk/support
Apr 25, 2022
38 min
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