We've talked a lot about AI this season, but this week we're discussing its place in Education with one of our own, Ari Moreland. 

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping classrooms across the country. From the White House to the schoolhouse, a new challenge is encouraging schools and organizations to embrace AI. And Indiana has updated graduation requirements that now emphasize STEM skills.

We’ll also review how tech giants like Google are looking to dominate the space with tools like NotebookLM, AI-powered features in Google Classroom, and new capabilities coming straight to Chromebooks. But is AI truly enhancing education, or is it taking away from the learning process? How do we draw the line between AI as a helpful study partner and AI as a shortcut? Join us as we unpack what’s happening, what it means for students, parents, and teachers, and where AI could take education next. 

This week we're joined by Bryan Robertson, Moser's Senior Recruiter.

He's here to discuss a hot-button issue in the job market—Artificial Intelligence and the job search. AI tools are everywhere now: people use them to write resumes, polish cover letters, and even prepare for interviews. But while AI can be a helpful tool, it can actually hurt your chances of landing the job if used incorrectly or irresponsibly. We’ll talk about some of the biggest mistakes candidates make when relying on AI, and how to strike the right balance between technology and authenticity.

This episode focuses on the evolution of phishing and how it has transformed itself into deepfakes and sophisticated, emotionally engineered attacks.  Moser's Hersey Richardson is joining us again to discuss how it's changing, why it's harder to detect, and what you can do to stay ahead. 

We've come a long way from the days of clumsy emails promising lottery winnings. Today's phishing is a sophisticated cyber threat powered by AI, deepfakes, and psychological manipulation. Attackers now use realistic voice clones, AI-generated emails, and even video deepfakes to impersonate trusted individuals or leaders. What once relied on poor grammar and broken links now leverages emotional triggers, urgency, and hyper-personalization to exploit human behavior.

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Malinda Lowder, Moser's Director of Sales and Marketing is joining us today to talk about the role of thought leadership in business and why it matters.  

In 2009, a relatively unknown speaker took the stage at a TEDx event in Puget Sound. His idea? That people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. 

That speaker was Simon Sinek—and within a few short years, his 'Start With Why' framework became a north star for leaders across industries. Not because he shouted the loudest, but because he offered something timeless in a way people hadn’t heard before. 

Thought leadership isn’t about being a know-it-all. It’s about seeing things differently—and helping others see them too. As Sinek puts it, 'Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.' 

In this episode, we’re unpacking the true role of thought leadership in business. Why it matters, how it creates trust and momentum, and why the best organizations don’t just sell—they lead.

This week's episode features an engaging podcast-style Red Hat webinar we recently hosted.

Tom Simmons from Red Hat joined a panel of Moser experts that featured Shaun McAdams, Tom McGuinness, and Matt Wren to discuss ways Red Hat can help you gain a competitive advantage in the cloud and optimize your IT spending. The topics they covered include: Cloud Optimization Strategies, Real-World Cost Savings, and Open Source Innovation. 

If you're a business leader or IT professional who's seeking actionable insights, then this episode is for you!

In today's episode, we're going to discuss the clarity of data-driven strategic goals with two of our own, Marcus Reed and James McKeen.

Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever before, but turning that data into clear, actionable objectives is where the real challenge—and opportunity—lies. Teams gain a shared understanding of what success looks like and how to measure it when strategic goals are shaped by evidence rather than assumptions.

This episode's discussion unpacks why clarity matters, how data can sharpen your strategic focus, and what practices can help leaders avoid the common pitfalls of vague or misaligned objectives. Whether you’re a business leader, an analyst, or simply passionate about making better decisions, this episode will help you harness data to drive purposeful, transparent, and impactful goals. 

For our premiere episode of ASCII Anything's 10th season, we're talking with Sydney Lawhead and Lillian Henninger, the summer interns for Moser's marketing department.

Sydney is a rising Senior at the University of Alabama, and Lillian is a rising Senior at Indiana University. They're joining us in a time warp sort of episode, because we split this interview into 3 parts across the entire summer. We met with them originally during their first week, again about midway through the summer, and one final time right before they left to return to school. We discussed their expectations and nerves, their projects, what they learned, and finished with recommendations for the future of the internship, as well as advice they would give to future interns. The entire interview really paints a picture of their summer and what they gained by interning at Moser.

Join us as we say goodbye to Season 9 of ASCII Anything with a look back at some of our favorite interviews and moments. Moser's new marketing intern, Lillian, joined us to sit in and co-produce on her second day at Moser. Undaunted, she jumped right into the conversation and was neither overwhelmed nor underwhelmed by her first podcast experience.

This week we're joined by Moser Consulting's Master of Disaster, Alexander Johnson. He's going to take us on a deep dive into the critical world of disaster recovery and backups and share insights on the latest strategies and technologies to safeguard your data against unforeseen events. From natural disasters to cyber-attacks, you'll learn how to implement robust backup solutions and disaster recovery plans that ensure business continuity. Whether you're a small business owner or an IT professional, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to protect your valuable data and stay ahead of potential threats. 

In this week's episode, two of Moser Consulting's own, Jim McKean and Marcus Reed, join us to discuss The Overton Window and how to control it.

The Overton Window concept describes the range of ideas or policies considered socially acceptable or politically possible at any given moment. Named after Joseph Overton, a policy analyst, the idea suggests that public perception sets the boundaries of what's feasible. This means that for any idea to gain traction, it first must fall within this 'window of acceptability.'