Starting a career in IT can be daunting. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or considering a new career choice after years of employment, information technology is a fantastic place to go! Starting a career in the tech space is a broad undertaking, so it’s important to decide what type of “tech skills” you want to focus on. In today’s episode, we discuss the best way to get your start in IT and how to look ahead at maximizing your potential.

I did tech support for a fortune 500 company for 8 months, and thought there is no hope for humanity!

Guest Hosts

Special thanks to Matt Snoddy, Raphael Fiedler, and Ben Malisow for joining this amazing episode. These professionals all join me each week on Ben’s show, The Sensuous Sounds of Infosec. You need to go listen now!



Joey Police

Owner Blue Edge Networks

IT and Security Consultant


Matthew Snoddy

Owner Network Therapists

IT and Security Consultant


Ben Malisow

Owner WannaBeACISSP

Whichever certification is right for you, WannaBeA is ready to help you prepare.


Eric Karls

Safing.io

Get Peace of Mind with Easy Privacy

We hope you enjoy this combined episode with the hosts of The Sensuous Sounds of Infosec, and the Topic of Choice!

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So, you want a career in Information Technology?

Completing the 42,195m marathon distance is a significant undertaking, but with a little planning, you’ll be ready and able to tackle it. Well, that’s exactly what many of us did. We took on the challenge to row an entire marathon. Eric Karls, of Crossfit Conductor and Masters of the Universe Podcast, joins me again for a fun, informative and memorable journey down the rabbit hole of this amazing experience. If you have been on the fence about doing this challenge, do it!

If you have a crazy event you think Eric and I should do, let us know and we might do it!

Guest Hosts

Special thanks to Eric Karls for joining this amazing episode. This is incredibly advantageous if you have your own podcast to promote, since the audience is already listening to podcasts, meaning they’re much more likely to subscribe to your own podcast.

Eric Karls

Owner Crossfit Conductor

CrossFit Conductor CrossFit, Personal Training, & Nutrition in the heart of Lexington

CrossFit Conductor CrossFit, Personal Training, & Nutrition in the heart of Lexington. Our Mission: Work HARD, Be KIND!

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So, you want to Row a Marathon?

Tonight, we welcome back our co-host Hunter Mitchell! We take the time to review and remember the great memories we both have of our time on the Cameron Mills Radio Show. Hunter tells us what he’s been up to, and what is on the horizon. It wouldn’t be a show with Hunter unless we reviewed a comic movie! So, we discuss Black Adam! It’s a great hour of laughs, memories, and reviews!

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So, you want to know where Hunter has been?

Powering the Innovation Ecosystem!

Dr. John Wensveen is Chief Innovation Officer at NSU and Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation responsible for overseeing a multimillion-dollar P3 (public private partnership) to support the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem by attracting and retaining industry-leading entrepreneurs, technology, sources of investment capital, and supporting resources to create a premier innovation center.

Along with a full page of accomplishments, John is just an all around great guy with a heart for the entrepreneur. As you listen, you can hear the passion in his voice, and his heart is completely overflowing with kindness, generosity and the desire to see people achieve their very best. This episode is one of our favorites! We hope you enjoy it, as much as we do.

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The World’s First Theme Park for Entrepreneurs

We have all seen it. Whether it’s the action star that is in the 4th installment, or the villain who dies in the end, only to be brought back to life in the next film. Why does Hollywood keep doing this to us? Well, tonight we discuss this topic of choice and more. Listen in as Joey, Matthew and new guest, Jerry Grasso, discuss this conundrum. Or, could it be Joey complaining more about how movies are becoming less and less fun to watch.  Either way, it’s a fun show!

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Why don’t movie characters die?

Are you ready to take your fitness to the next level and try a competition? Even if you are an experienced athlete, or trainer, getting ready for a fitness competition will be harder and more involved than you can truly realize until you actually do it. Tonight on the Topic of Choice, we welcome Paige Williams to the panel of distinguished guests. Paige is a 2 time Body Building Competitor, and winner of 5 categories! She describes her journey into the world of Bikini competition, and how much dedication it takes. The conversation only scratches the surface, which means we will need a couple more episodes on this topic! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it.

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So, you want to be a Body Builder?

What Does Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Mean?
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) is a vendor-neutral, independent certification offered by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, otherwise known as (ISC)².  This globally recognized certification is designed to show an employer that a job candidate has the knowledge and experience necessary to effectively design, implement and manage an organization’s cybersecurity. Individuals seeking CISSP certification must pass a comprehensive 3-hour exam that consists of 100 to 150 questions and covers 8 broad information security domains.

Tonight, Joey, Matthew and Ben all discuss their views of the exam, what it takes to pass and how to become a CISSP. You won’t want to miss this hour session. For anyone looking to take the CISSP, this podcast is a MUST!

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So, you want to pass the CISSP?

Have you ever wanted to just read a good book? For many of us, we love to read! What is the right genre for me? How do you find the time? What if I don’t like the book? Well, tonight our guest is Evan Leikam! Evan is a content creator and social media influencer with the handle Book Reviews Kill. His passion for reading is astounding. He consumes about 2-3 books per week and then reviews many of these on his social media platforms, and also on his new podcast, found here!  [https://open.spotify.com/show/49CsSujsDrMrIT4pqMrcPF?si=bf58177822054e78]

It’s a fun conversation about how much fun reading truly is. Whether audio, digital or paper, a good book is just waiting for you to explore and dive in.

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So, you want to read a good book?

Tonight, we interviewed a Crossfit Expert and owner of Crossfit Conductor, Eric Karls. To say that Eric is passionate about Crossfit would be a huge understatement. He lives it, breathes it, and teaches it. With an incredible history and education of sports, Eric talks about his journey from football, to now owning his own Crossfit gym. There is a reason people love going to Conductor – the community. Yes, it’s hard. Yes, it’s challenging. But, Eric is a master of his craft and can make even those who have never entered into a gym space before feel welcome, and at ease. Listen in as Joey, and Matthew interview Eric on his experiences, interests and more. It’s a fun episode guaranteed to make you laugh. If you want to learn more about Eric and CrossFit Conductor – Click Here! [https://crossfitconductor.com/]

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Eric Karls – Crossfit Conductor

Long overdue, this episode dives into only the first couple layers of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. As true fans know, this world is vast, the characters are deep, and the story is amazing. Tonight, on the Topic of Choice, we have returning guests Matthew, Ben, Robin and Lisa who all give their inputs on some very top level questions. The good news, we will have more in depth conversations about this topic. Whether you are a long time fan, or first time reader you won’t want to miss this episode as we journey into Diagn Alley and Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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Welcome, to Diagon Alley

Welcome to the Topic of Choice Podcast. This Podcast is focused on fun, whether it be technology, movie reviews, pop culture, or anything else that catches our fancy.