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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🎧 Wired Together is produced by WinternetWeb Technologies, a family-run web design and tech studio based in Bracey, Virginia.
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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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🎧 Wired Together is produced by WinternetWeb Technologies, a family-run web design and tech studio based in Bracey, Virginia.
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Fear thrives in the unknown — but freedom begins when we learn, explore, and understand. In this episode, we share how fear has been used as a tool of control in technology, culture, and even faith, and why choosing knowledge over fear opens the door to creativity, connection, and hope. From Y2K scares to AI myths, from parenting lessons to troubleshooting tech glitches, we talk about how replacing fear with curiosity can change everything.

If one person fears less — in life, in technology, or in belief — then we’ve done what we were called to do. Join us as we unpack how freedom isn’t found in avoiding fear, but in knowing enough to push through it.

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What do cats and computers really have in common? In this roast-style episode of Wired Together, Jason and Melanie (with AI chiming in) compare felines to technology—sleepy, self-cleaning, full of attitude, and maybe even plotting world domination. We’ll share laughs, some surprising history (including how cats helped inspire early AI research), and our own take on why you get used to your computer like your cat—but usually can’t stand anyone else’s.

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This week on Wired Together we sit down with Michelle Harris, co-owner of Dance It Out Studios in La Crosse, VA. From balancing business and family life along with her husband to building community through dance, Michelle shares what small-town entrepreneurship really looks like.

We talk surprising lessons learned, the role of tech in running a studio, and even play a custom game we created just for this podcast — Bytes n’ Ballet.

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7 ways you know you run a small rural tech company. 

From bean-season schedule shifts and porch wasp patrols to furniture with a past, bartering (yes, pound cake counts), and pausing to pray when the sirens roll by—this one’s our love letter to small-town hustle. 

We also unveil BraceyVirginia.com.

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This week on Wired Together, we welcome legendary South Hill radio personality Greg Thrift — proof that even in an age of automation, personality still wins.

From his first day behind the mic to the big tech shifts that changed radio forever, Greg shares laugh-out-loud stories, behind-the-scenes memories, and a few truths about keeping community connection alive in a digital world.

Whether you remember the days of carts and turntables or you’ve only known streaming and smartphones, you’ll love this mix of nostalgia, humor, and heart.

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🎧 Wired Together is produced by WinternetWeb Technologies, a family-run web design and tech studio based in Bracey, Virginia.
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