004 Season 2 is rolling along and we have another great episode with The Bearded Geek himself Matt Seeberger.  

Matt is all about learning the cool things you can do on the IBM i.  But he doesn’t keep this information to himself.  Matt takes to the airways - posting on Slack, his YouTube channel, blogs, Ryver and more!  Tune in!  You might learn something!!  

Matt's contact information and social:
Email:  [email protected]
p: 337-849-5705
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkseeberger/
https://twitter.com/mkseeberger
https://ibmicommunity.thebeardedgeek.com

Slack:  https://join.slack.com/t/ibmicommunity/shared_invite/zt-8c87gmld-OvD~Q~502Ns2f6JaGKUINQ

Ryver:  https://ibmioss.ryver.com/application/signup/members/9tJsXDG7_iSSi1Q

New this season One incredible Th(i)ng!  Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.  (we're still working on the title)
 
Tony's picks for this week:
Cowboy Pool!  They're not big enough to swim laps but they are perfect for having an afternoon cocktail and cooling off.  https://www.cowboypools.com/

Peg's pick for the week:   
Paella!  https://www.billyparisi.com/easy-seafood-paella-recipe/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfshwrfdfFM
Paella Pans

Matt's pick for the week:
I would say my ONE thing right now is hockey. I am playing pickup games right now but hope to play in the league here in Chattanooga soon. Hockey was something I really enjoyed when I was growing up and I am excited to be involved in the community and the sport again.

Upcoming Events:
OCEAN TechCon21 is happening this week July 15-16.  Head over to their website for more information.
COMMON iNISIGHT 2021 July 27-29 is an online learning opportunity with over 70 presentations.  And the best part - it is FREE to all COMMON members!
POWERUp21 October 4-7 in Virginia Beach, VA.   This event is LIVE onsite and simulcast over the web.   Don't forget to pack your swimsuit!
POWERUp21 Call for Presentations - interested in presenting?  Reach out COMMON's education manager, Ian Cartwright,  [email protected] or check out this video for more information. 

This episode is sponsored by...

COMMON
https://www.common.org/home
Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!
https://www.midrangedynamics.com/
 
Interested in sharing your IBM i story?  Want to sponsor the podcast?  We want to hear from you!  Reach out to Peg at [email protected]