YAK ABOUT TODAY

The producers of  @yakabouttech are looking for tech people and people in the social media world as guests of David Yakir.  If you’ve got an interesting project or a prospective on the world of tech, write to [email protected].  We’d love to hear from you. Today’s show includes a “How I got started in Youtube by Andy Slye of Channel Empire and a first look at the Samsung Galaxy S6 by Marques Brownlee. Chatting with John Mallen, founder and CEO of JMCPR. Review of the best Yoga sites. And of course the “WANKBAND” Interested in yoga but don’t want to pay for an expensive class or be seen flopping around on your mat like a fish out of water? YouTube has tons of yoga channels thatYak On!

My apologies in advance for my voice on today’s broadcast.  Had one of those Bronchitis attacks – but the show had to go on as I had two great guests and we introduced “CONVERSATIONS”. My guests today were Kathleen Ranahan. Kathleen’s expertise is derived from 20+ years of Business Operations from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Her knowledge base encompasses business and Organizational Development, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management and the proven ability to assist with the growth and development of individuals or corporations. John Mallen, founder and CEO of JMCPR, a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Company.   CONVERSATIONS   Conversations is a set of specialized communication platforms for local communities and businesses. It uses both traditional media and the social media toolsets. ItYak On!

When the audio is sent to me from I Heart Radio Media, I receive one of the local editions with the local spots.  We’ve agreed to eliminate the local spots when publishing them to the Yakir Group Website and to SoundCloud (so commercial free for now). We are working on a new sponsorship and advertising model for the broadcast/podcast and social media posts. We will keep you updated. In addition, this should be the last post where the show is broken down by its broadcast segments, which are two half hour segments.  We are working with WAXE and I Heart Media on expanding the show and working on a more segmented format. We are introducing a new marketing effort designed for small business and local communitiesYak On!

We have a stunning interview from 1976 with Arthur C. Clarke, inventor and science fiction writer who totally predicted the future we are living now. And Ladies and some gentlemen we have Matt Grant, the bachelor from ABC’s the bachelor, season 12. What does he have to do with tech. Well if you’ve caught his twitter and Facebook following, you’d know what thousands of women and some of us men are doing with our time.   We have the great Michael Semer and another edition of App or Yak.  HALF TIME     FACEBOOK/YAKABOUTTECH FACEBOOK.COM/PLANET VERO YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE WEB ON THE I HEART RADIO AND SOUNDCLOUD APP JUST LOOK FOR YAK ABOUT TECH. TWITTER:@yakabouttech EMAIL:[email protected] A FEW STORIES THAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTIONYak On!

Happy Monday – We have a great show for you today.  From the Bay area, we have Rebecca Katz, a Nationally recognized culinary expert on the role of food in supporting mental health. Her new book “The Healthy Mind Cookbook”: Big flavor recipes to enhance brain function, mood, memory and mental clarity comes out tomorrow. Michael Semer is back with another edition of “App or Yak”. Yak About Tech dives in the the worlds of Media, Marketing and Technology.  If you have an idea , subject or think that you’d be a good interview and fit for “Yak About Tech”, contact us at the following: [email protected] facebook.com/yakabouttech follow on twitter: @yakabouttech linkedin: David Yakir HALF TIME From the beautiful studio’s of WAXE 107.9, we have aYak On!

Charles Townes One of my hero’s died. The man who made the Laser possible.  The laser as you know made virtually everything digital possible. We talk about online dating with an editorial by David Brooks of the New York Times. We have Michael Semer with a new edition of “App or Yak”.   Half Time Charles H. Townes, Who Paved Way for the Laser in Daily Life, Dies at 99 By ROBERT D. McFADDENJAN. 28, 2015 Photo Charles Townes in 1955. Credit Eddie Hausner/The New York Times Charles H. Townes, a visionary physicist whose research led to the development of the laser, making it possible to play CDs, scan prices at the supermarket, measure time precisely, survey planets and galaxies, and even witness the birthYak On!

We open with Yahoo’s David Pogue’s musical tribute to CES. Advanced radars that see through walls, temperature controlled nano fibers built into your clothes and Stitch, the hookup app for grandma and grandpa. Twitter’s legacy might just be based on a toilet paper story.  And again, we have John Mallen for the ongoing discussion of social media and you’re personal brand. Twitter @yakabouttech – Facebook.com/yakabouttech – facebook.com/planetvero – email: [email protected] HALF TIME Crazy new tech lets police officers peer through the walls of your home undetected by Jacob Siegal, bgr.com January 21 02:18 PM There has been plenty of negative press surrounding law enforcement in the United States over the last year, but it doesn’t look like 2015 is going to be any less controversial. USAYak On!

First in a series of discussions on the role of social media in career planning. Michael Semer, senior creative strategist and John Mallen, CEO of JMCPR chime in on the future of social media planning for executives.  Michael hosts another edition of “App or Yak”.  And below the show we have some interesting events and software from this past week. We thank Engadget, BGR and Mashable for all their help. TWITTER: @YAKABOUTTECH FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/YAKABOUTTECH EMAIL: [email protected] Part One Part Two ELON MUSK AND A.I. Elon Musk hasn’t been shy about bringing up the potential dangers of artificial intelligence — now, he’s actually doing something to help prevent an AI takeover. Musk just announced that he’s donating $10 million to the Future of Life Institute (FLI)Yak On!

The WAXE studio’s were retooled and Skype was fully integrated.  This will allow us GLOBAL access to new and exciting guests.  The new season’s kick off show was dedicated to everyone’s number one New Years resolution – HEALTH.  We brought on the best team to talk about health, fitness and nutrition. Our panel today: From Montreal Chris Blyth – Founder and CEO of Lift-Session.  LIFT Session is the first digital platform designed specifically for the entire fitness ecosystem — fitness clubs, personal trainers, and fitness enthusiasts. From San Francisco, we have Sandy Kleiman – founder of Healthy Culinary Coach.  She is an avid yogi who combines the practice of yoga and the practice of healthy cooking and eating to create a lifestyle that is sustainable. HerYak On!

Great year end show.  Brian Dilucente of Insomniac Games talks everything gaming.  Our car buying rant.  Great line-up of guests.  Special thanks to my Producer Sally Dillon and to Wayne Dillon for a great year. Special guest Brian Dilucente enlightens us about the world of gaming.  And to my colleague and friend Martin Lavender, host of “The Yappy Hour Happy Hour Show.” for the wit. Thanks to the best team around.             Part One Part Two     Avoid the car rant.  Check out the following sites.