In this electrifying episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Dr. Francis Wang, former Chair of Nano Graf, a Graf’s silicon oxide anode manufacturer, to explore the unseen but essential force powering our technological future: energy storage. With a career rooted in battery chemistry, advanced materials, and manufacturing innovation, Dr. Wang shares his journey from the lab bench to the executive suite — and what it means to build at the frontier of science and entrepreneurship in Illinois and beyond. Together, they unpack Dr. Wang’s early fascination with battery technology and how it became the foundation for his scientific and entrepreneurial legacy, why Nano Graf’s silicon oxide anode technology is a game-changer in improving battery performance, longevity, and charging speeds, how energy storage is the invisible infrastructure enabling industries like AI, quantum computing, and robotics — and why future progress depends on the next wave of battery breakthroughs, a look at Illinois’ competitive edge in clean energy and manufacturing, from talent pipelines to research institutions, and how regional ecosystems can lead global innovation, the challenges and insights from bridging the gap between deep research and commercialization and what it really takes to bring breakthrough science to market, and Dr. Wang’s long-term vision: a world where energy technology underpins more equitable, sustainable, and intelligent systems — and where the next generation of innovators are empowered to lead. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, scientist, policymaker, or investor, this conversation offers a rare inside look at the forces shaping tomorrow’s economy — and the people building it behind the scenes.

Jim Bob Morris gives his “Pigskin Picks”, previews and predictions for week 12 Sunday in the NFL. Listen as Jim Bob shares his inside insights, gut feelings and intuitions towards the teams that will end up winning or those still finding their way…to defeat. The Bears hope to finally take back the keys to the franchise from Aaron Rodgers as he comes to town with the Steelers. Packers host the rivalry with the Vikings at Lambeau…and the Chiefs hope to corral the contending Colts. Dane is definitely under concussion protocol taking ALL the hard but hilarious hits in this episode. Jim Bob always gives enough advice to make your Sunday SUPER. Listen and learn from the wise and winning ways of “Nostra-Jim-Bob-us” for the keys to the future and success this season in some of this week’s biggest match ups! Remember to Download WANNA Parlay, use code WGN and “Play Your Way to GameDay!”

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee,  the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

If you care about privacy, policing, tech ethics, or just want to understand who’s tracking your license plate and why — this episode is for you. It’s pretty safe to say we all want less crime — but what are we willing to trade for it? In this episode of Techishly Jenn, Emmy Award–winning journalist Jennifer Jolly steps into the rapidly expanding world of AI-powered safety tech — where license-plate readers scan our streets and data promises to solve crimes before we even know they’ve happened. Flock Safety — America’s fastest-growing surveillance company — has quietly installed more than 80,000 cameras across 6,000+ communities, from school zones to shopping centers. Valued at $7.5 billion, it’s the crime-fighting giant most people have never heard of…until now. Jennifer sits down with Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley to explore how license-plate readers, AI, drones, and data are changing modern policing — and what that means for safety, privacy, public trust, and everyday life. What starts as a straightforward Q&A with a well-messaged CEO, quickly becomes a deeper conversation about crime prevention, civil liberties, data transparency, and how much responsibility technology companies should (or should not) have in how their tools get used. This episode is part crime-tech explainer, part civil-liberties gut check — asking not just can we build this technology, but ultimately who’s responsible for how it gets used? It pulls back the curtain on the gadgets shaping our world — asking hard questions, while keeping it smart, human, and just a little bit funny. NOTE: This episode was recorded in August 2025

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In this powerful and purpose-driven episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Marcos Estrada Sr., U.S. Marine veteran and co-founder of Valor Jiu-Jitsu, to shine a spotlight on one of America’s most undervalued entrepreneurial assets: military veterans. Bo and Marcos explore how the discipline, leadership, and resilience forged in military service uniquely prepare veterans to thrive as entrepreneurs — especially in an economy ripe for generational transition. Together, they unpack an exciting new vision: creating veteran-led cohorts of Entrepreneurs through Acquisition, helping veterans acquire existing small businesses as Baby Boomer owners retire — keeping companies alive, jobs intact, and wealth in motion.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

This episode is a tribute to the power of service, strategy, and second acts. If you’re a veteran, builder, investor, or someone passionate about preserving America’s small business backbone — this is a must-listen.

Jim Bob Morris gives his “Pigskin Picks”, previews and predictions for week 11 Sunday in the NFL. Listen as Jim Bob shares his inside insights, gut feelings and intuitions towards the teams that will end up winning or those still finding their way…to defeat. The Dolphins hope to swim overseas to a win against Washington. Packers pack their bags to the Big Apple for the game against the Giants…and the Chiefs will have to seriously check the “Dynasty Expiration Date” in Denver today. Jim Bob always gives enough advice to make your Sunday SUPER. Listen and learn from the wise and winning ways of “Nostra-Jim-Bob-us” for the keys to the future and success this season in some of this week’s biggest match ups! Remember to Download WANNA Parlay, use code WGN and “Play Your Way to GameDay!”

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

If you’ve ever looked at your monthly cell bill and thought, “Why am I paying premium prices to get doom-scrolled into a bad mood?” — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Techishly Jenn, Emmy-winning tech journalist Jennifer Jolly sits down with Andrew Yang — yes, the former presidential candidate — who’s now CEO of a brand-new wireless carrier called Noble Mobile. The pitch: save real money, get rewarded for using your phone less, and stop being the product in a data-harvesting economy. Is this refreshingly human… or just really good branding? We dig in. What starts as “new phone plan, who dis?” quickly turns into a bigger conversation about money, mental health, attention, trust, and how tech could reflect our values instead of hijacking them. We also go behind the curtain on politics, power, and why switching carriers after 25 years can feel like breaking up with your high school sweetheart — but in five minutes.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• The big idea behind Noble Mobile: why it charges less, how the month-end rebate works, and why your data isn’t for sale • How a carrier can nudge you to doom-scroll less without turning into your nagging aunt • Why so many famous folks are launching MVNOs — and what makes this one different (or not) • The money–mental health loop: why saving $50–$100 a month actually changes how you feel • Yang’s 10-year prediction: your phone as a reflection of your values, identity, and community • A candid look at politics, polarization, and why “we are the adults in the room” now (weird, right?)

📌 Episode Resources

• Noble Mobile (plan details, rebates, referrals, and savings calculator)

• Andrew Yang’s recent talk on media, polarization, and optimism about the future

• Jennifer’s coverage and ongoing review notes at Techish.com

💬 Tell Us What You Think

If a carrier paid you to scroll less — would you switch? What would it take? Send questions and hot takes for our follow-up Q&A.

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Ever wished your backup battery was, well, bigger? 

In this episode of Techishly Jenn, I sit down with Lynn Ames, GM’s behind-the-scenes “energy whisperer,” to unpack the bold idea behind GM Energy: electric vehicles that don’t just drive you to the store — they can keep your house running when the grid goes dark. We talk about vehicle-to-home (V2H), vehicle-to-grid (V2G), real-life blackout stories, safety, incentives, affordability, and what it takes to make 100-year-old industries work together. Quick note: we recorded just before GM reported a $1.6B EV loss — so we also tackle the big question head-on: can cars that give back still move the company (and the country) forward? Also — Producer Scott talks about his latest Techish review of the Garmin Bounce 2 smartwatch for kids. Can it give his kids a little more freedom and give him fewer worries about letting them roam? What works, and what doesn’t, for parents and kids alike. 

🔑 What You’ll Learn

📌 Episode Resources

💬 Tell Us What You Think
Would you let your car keep your lights on — or sell energy back to the grid for cash? What would it take for you to try V2H or V2G? Send questions and hot takes for our follow-up.

Q&A: Send feedback and questions to [email protected]. And if this episode helped you think differently about power, or even kids tech, please rate and review Techishly Jenn on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more people find the show.

A screen that fixes screens? That’s the bold new idea behind a brand new gadget called Board. 

That’s the bold new idea behind a brand-new gadget called Board — a 24-inch tabletop console where physical pieces are the controllers: knives that cut, stairs you build, spaceships you fly — all on a shared digital board. Founder Brynn Putnam (who sold Mirror to Lululemon for half a billion dollars) and game veteran Seth Sivak (ex-Blizzard, World of Warcraft) join Jennifer to talk about their bigger bet: ending solo screen time and making face-to-face play effortless for toddlers, teens, parents, and grandparents alike. We dig into how it works (and why an iPad can’t), why the “Best Family Game” can’t keep being single-player, what $499 actually buys at launch (12 original games and the pieces), and what it takes for a woman-led hardware startup to create a whole new category in 2025. What starts as “Isn’t this just a big iPad on a table?” quickly turns into a deeper conversation about how we use screens, what real connection looks like, and why this one — powered by physical play — actually feels like magic.

🔑 What You’ll Learn
• Why Board exists: the problem with “family” tech that still keeps everyone alone on their own screens
• How the hardware + software + object recognition work together (and why a tablet can’t do this)
• Why Board’s games beat nostalgia, especially when the controller is a robot, a spaceship, or a stair block
• The intentional multi-generational design: From toddlers to grandparents, Board needed to figure out a way to make the platform seamless, regardless of age
• Price and value: why $499 aims to compete with consoles, not tablets, and what comes next
• Category creation in 2025: the realities of fundraising, shipping hardware, and a woman leading in gaming

📌 Episode Resources
• Board – ORDER TODAY [URL]
• lululemon athletica inc. to Acquire Home Fitness Innovator MIRROR [URL]
• Jenn’s Board review on Techish.com [URL] and USA Today [URL] 

💬 Tell Us What You Think
Would you spend $499 to bring everyone back to one screen? What game would sell you on the concept? What topic do you want us to tackle next? Drop a comment and send your questions and hot takes for our follow-up Q&A.

Jim Bob Morris gives his “Pigskin Picks”, previews and predictions for week 8 Sunday in the NFL. Listen as Jim Bob shares his inside insights, gut feelings and intuitions towards the teams that will end up winning or those still finding their way…to defeat. Bears take the win streak on the road to the Ravens. Packers reunite with Aaron Rodgers and the Eagles owe the Giants pay back and plan to Break Out the Bandido with a big win… Jim Bob always gives enough advice to make your Sunday SUPER. Listen and learn from the wise and winning ways of “Nostra-Jim-Bob-us” for the keys to the future and success this season in some of this week’s biggest match ups!  Remember to Download WANNA Parlay, use code WGN and “Play Your Way to GameDay!”

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee,  the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Acclaimed Penn State and NFL player, Coach and broadcaster, Chet Parlavecchio joins Jim Bob Morris and Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chet shares his take on the recent firing of Penn State Coach James Franklin and what level of success is expected at the University, and where Franklin fell short. Listen as Chet talks about today’s players and the challenges of the NIL. Jim Bob and Chet talk about how hard it is to build and maintain a top team these days and how the Bowl system is changing with playoffs to appeal to more players and fans. Stay tuned to the Jim Bob Show with Dane on WGN Radio and ROAR Networks. Each episode brings player interviews, guest features and tales from the Tailgreeter Tailgates along with Jim Bob’s WANNA Parlay picks of the week! Make sure to download WANNA Parlay today and enter code WGN to WIN and play your way to GameDay!

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com