We're just one month away from the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, so the guys lined up an interview with Nerdio, which is poised to help drive even more managed service providers to the event.

Also on the show, intrepid Channel Partners editor Edward Gately files a report from the Check Point Software CPX 360 event, where he caught up with the company's channel chief, Frank Rauch. Check Point is making some significant changes to its channel program.

What's more, we'll break down the upcoming Business Success Workshop preconference ahead of the Channel Partners show and fill you in some of the networking opportunities available at this year's BIG SHOW.

Finally, Craig and Kevin get their Super Bowl predictions in--yes, we recorded this before the big game--and let's just say the result was better for Craig than it was Kevin.