We are back for Season 2, and we are kicking things off with a topic that hits close to home. Automation can be amazing. Mobile check deposits, quick self-checkout, ordering ahead. It saves time and keeps life moving.

Until it doesn’t.

In this episode, we share a real-world headache from our new role as an Amazon Hub partner, where one small scanning glitch turned into hours of dead ends, circular answers, and the classic problem of modern life: a system so automated that nobody can actually fix it when it breaks.

We talk about where automation shines, where it falls apart, and why some moments should never be handled by a menu, a bot, or a script. Especially anything involving stress, loss, fear, or big decisions that require nuance and care.

And we come back to the heart of what we believe, and what we build our business around at WinternetWeb: when things go sideways, people do not need a canned response. They need a real human who can say, “I can help,” and “We’ll figure it out together.”

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In this episode of Wired Together, we sit down with Michael Vaughn, owner of Lakeside Butcher Shop in Bracey, VA, to talk about what small businesses bring to the table that big box stores and online giants just can’t:

• Knowing your name and your order
• Supporting ball teams, fire departments, and families in crisis
• Bending over backwards to special-order what you actually need
• Living that “choose your hard” life of 24/7 small business ownership

We also get honest about negative reviews, algorithms that make you “pay to play,” and why relationships built on trust, not just consistency, are the backbone of a healthy community—especially heading into the holidays.

Plus, Miles (our AI co-host) jumps in to run a round of The Slogan Game—from “Just Do It” to “The Happiest Place on Earth.”

If you’ve ever wondered whether it really matters where you spend your dollars… this one’s for you. 

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Episode 18 of Wired Together, “Ctrl + Alt + Deceive,” explores the history of fake news—from snake-oil salesmen and the Brooklyn Bridge scam to yellow journalism—and connects it to today’s AI deepfakes and viral misinformation. Jason and Melanie share simple ways to spot manipulation, why local, trusted voices matter, and how future “authenticators” could help. A friendly chat about discernment, tech culture, and the importance of teaching truth from trickery.

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In this follow-up to Man vs. Machine, Jason and Melanie put two AIs head-to-head — their longtime co-host Miles (ChatGPT) and Leo (Grok/XAI) — to see how memory, creativity, and quick thinking shape the way artificial intelligence “learns.”

What starts as a lighthearted “AI victory lap” quickly turns into a deeper conversation about memory, education, and how different kinds of intelligence — human or digital — process the world around them.

Recorded in the rain, powered by curiosity, and inspired by Bracey, Virginia.

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What happens when humans try to roast an AI? Let’s just say, we brought the fire — and Leo from xAI brought the punchlines. 🔥

In this special evening edition, we pit “man vs machine” in a hilarious Oktoberfest-style showdown that went completely off-script. Leo roasted us like a golden Oktoberfest marshmallow and somehow won the crowd in the process.

Plus, stick around for our brand-new game, “Brews and Bits,” where beer terms and tech lingo collide for some unexpected laughs. 🍻💻

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In this noir-styled episode of Wired Together, Jason and Melanie follow the clues through today’s AI headlines and hype. We examine how recommendation systems really work, why “wake words” sometimes misfire, and how to protect loved ones from voice-clone emergencies and deepfake deception. We separate the dark web from the deep web, talk through guardrails like the EU AI Act and U.S. enforcement via the FTC, and spotlight AI’s upside—from fraud detection to medical diagnostics. The verdict? New tech isn’t new trouble; it’s another chapter in a long story. With a steady moral compass, practical habits, and early education, AI becomes a tool—not the villain.

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After hours fighting a hacker, Jason’s back — and Melanie’s plugging his brain back online just in time for the mic. 

Two brains. One business.

Meet Dr. Jay, the creative who paints websites with precision and personality… and Mr. Winternet, the tech mind who speaks fluent command line. Together, they’re the two brains behind WinternetWeb — one designing the experience, the other defending it — only on Wired Together. 

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This Halloween, we’re connecting the dots between spooky sidewalks and the digital world. Just like trick-or-treating, exploring online spaces requires trust, awareness, and a plan for staying safe. In this episode, we talk about checking the “candy” your kids bring home and the apps they use, trusting your gut when something feels off, and setting healthy boundaries for technology.

And because no Halloween is complete without a little fun, we’re playing our new game: Tech Never Have I Ever—sharing the quirks, fails, and relatable moments every computer user has faced. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and laugh (and learn) along with us.

Enjoy our 13th (ooooo) Episode!

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In this episode, we can’t talk about Bracey’s story without rolling down the tracks of our rich railroad past. Our special guest, Randolph Hite, takes us on a trip down memory lane, sharing stories of what Bracey used to be, something about a snowball, the changes brought by the dam and lake, and the people who have kept the community special.

With the BraceyVirginia.com history page as our backdrop, the conversation unfolds like a living scrapbook—capturing what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and hopes for the next generation.

Join us for momentum, memory, and a little mischief—this one is a train you’ll want to ride.

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AI didn’t appear overnight — it’s been part of computing’s DNA since Turing’s universal machine. In this episode Jason and Melanie trace AI back to the 1930s, wrestle with the question “Can AI lie?”, and talk about how machines and humans make decisions differently. Plus — play along with our podcast game Founders vs. Fictionals (prompt on WinternetWeb.com).

Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, YouTube, Amazon Music — anywhere you get podcasts. Or our website. Share if you like it — we appreciate you!

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