Topic: It Professional

4 chapters across the catalog

Gynocracy
Episode 1749 2:06:15 - 2:09:11

1749: Gynocracy

Sir Harry Seaward Requests Health and Jobs Karma

Sir Harry Seaward of FEMA Region 4 donated to the show to receive a "de-douching" and requested health karma for his 81-year-old mother battling carcinoma. He also sought "jobs karma" to find a new IT role that would allow him more time to care for her.

Show X
Episode 984 1:42:07 - 1:45:14

984: Show X

Infrastructure Support, Void Zero, and IT Professionals

The technical backbone of the show is credited to "Void Zero" (Mark) and a team of "weapons-grade IT professionals" who manage the content distribution network. After the collapse of Mevio, the show moved to a private infrastructure using OVH servers to handle the high volume of downloads. The segment acknowledges the essential behind-the-scenes work of the "dudes named Ben" in maintaining show stability.

Passport Terrorists!
Episode 629 42:27 - 45:42

629: Passport Terrorists!

IRS IT Staff Disrespect, "Dude Named Ben"

During a House hearing, a former White House attorney's inability to remember the names of IT staff she worked with at the IRS drew criticism. Referring to a technician only as "a dude named Ben," the testimony sparked a discussion about the lack of respect for sysadmins and IT professionals within government agencies. Representative Jason Chaffetz questioned the witness's professional interactions during her six-month tenure.

CIA vs DIA
Episode 385 1:45:01 - 1:48:04

385: CIA vs DIA

PayPal Security Flags and IT Industry Support

PayPal has reportedly flagged certain donations to independent media as "suspicious," leading to transaction rejections. This occurs alongside strong support from IT professionals and dentists, who contribute to the program's value-for-value model to ensure its continued operation.