The Incredible i Show

006 Security week is in progress! If you are thinking it’s time to get started on your security journey, checkout COMMON’s i on Security conference at Navigate in St. Louis October 3-5. This in-person security conference is all about the how to get it done and check one thing off your list.

On exciting episode, we have security experts Carol Woodbury and John Vanderwall from DXR Security. They stop by to talk about penetration testing, Carol’s new book, Mastering Security on IBM i, The How To Book and so much more.

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Carol Woodbury, CISSP, CRISC, PCIP, President and CTO at DXR Security, IBM Champion, Author, and Speaker
Email: [email protected]
DXR Security
LinkedIn
Twitter
Master Security on IBM i, The How To Book
John Vanderwall, Co-founder, CEO and Chairman at DXR Security
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
DXR Security
One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.
Carol's pick for the week:
Queen Elizabeth II - her wonderful life.
John's pick for the week:
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Ingredients:
Absinthe, to rinse
3/4 ounce London dry gin
3/4 ounce Lillet blanc
3/4 ounce orange liqueur
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• Rinse the inside of a chilled coupe or cocktail glass with absinthe, discard the excess and set the glass aside.
• Add the gin, Lillet blanc, orange liqueur and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
• Strain into the prepared glass.

Peg's pick for the week:
My new puppy Nashville (Nash). A rescue from Kentucky!
Thank you Kisco for sponsoring Security Week!
Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MOIn person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity EventRPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022MAGIC November14-15, 2022
This episode is sponsored by...
imPOWER TechnologiesWe have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies. imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.COMMONMidrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg

07 I am delighted to introduce our distinguished guest, Marina Schwenk, a respected member of the IBM i community with extensive experience and valuable insights to offer.
From her involvement in the WMCPA user group to her dedication to education and her leadership within groups like N2i, Marina embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration that drives our industry forward.
Join us as we uncover Marina's journey, her perspectives on the future of IBM i, and what exciting endeavors lie ahead in her career.
Marina Schwenk, IBM Champion 2024, Senior Programmer/Analyst
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
CAAC - COMMON Americas Advisory Council

One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.
Marina's pick for this week:
DeLonghi Coffee and Expresso Maker
Peg's pick for this week:
Wise Owl Paints and Furniture Salve
Upcoming EVENTS:
NEUGC, April 22-24, 2024
POWERUp 2024, May 20-23,2024
COMMON Europe Congress in Milan, Italy, June 3-6, 2024
SHOW SPONSORS:
INFORConnectriaCOMMONMidrange Dynamics North AmericaCheck out our website and LinkedIn page, and like and subscribe to all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg.
Email: [email protected]

001 Hey everyone, it’s Peg Tuttle host of the incredible i show, and we are kicking off Fantastic Season 4! We have a superhero season planned for you! You can look forward to IBM i users sharing their incredible i stories, security week, in-person interviews, amazing guest hosts and so much more. It’s going to be a fantastic season.
Welcome to episode 1 of season 4. On the show this week, I have Steve Riedmueller from John Wiley and Sons. Steve is a certified IBM i Systems Administrator/Engineer with over 20 years of experience. He is a COMMON speaker, mentor with N2i and IBM i advocate.
Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!

Steve Riedmueller, Certified IBM i Admin - Speaker, Mentor and Advocate
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn
One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now.
Steve's pick for the week:
Starcraft II
https://starcraft2.com/en-us/
Peg's pick for the week:
Back to School! Yeah!
Upcoming Events:
In person or virtual - October 3-4, 2022
NAViGATE 2022 St. Louis, MO In person ONLY October 3-4, 2022
i on Security
An IBM i Cybersecurity EventRPG & DB2 Summit October 18 - November 3, 2022 MAGIC November14-15, 2022
This episode is sponsored by...
imPOWER TechnologiesWe have a new show sponsor – imPower Technologies. imPower Technologies is your go to resource for learning ILE RPG, RDi, SQL and all things IBM i. Check out the show notes for more information and reach out to Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons – they are happy to help.COMMONMidrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg at [email protected]

013 This week on show we have the most awesome Scott Forstie from IBM. Scott stops by the show to discuss his favorite subjects SQL, IBM Services and why you need to expand your horizons and think out of the box with SQL. Scott is a video blogger, author, speaker, and all-around great guy. And in his spare time, he enjoys running, hiking, listening to music and spend time with his family.
Scott’s contact information and social:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Forstie_IBMi
Db2 for i - Technology Updates (ibm.com)
IBM i Services (SQL)
IBM.biz/IBMi­_ACS
RFE : https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=138470
IBM i executive briefings: email [email protected]
One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music, or things we are loving right now!
Tony's picks for this week:
Cooler fall weather!
Peg's pick for the week:
Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks!
Scott’s pick for the week:
Scott celebrates National Record Player Day on August 30, 2021! He recently purchased Aretha Franklin’s Greatest Hits and Black Pumas latest album.
Upcoming Events:
POWERUp21 A virtual event is scheduled for October 4-7, 2021. COMMON provides the best in Power Systems and IBM I education – come learn from the most celebrated industry experts in the field. Head over to COMMON.org for more information.
RPG & DB@ Summit October 20-26, 2021 A virtual event focused exclusively on IBM i developers. Join RPG, database and open source experts for 5+ days of live, interactive, online in-depth sessions for developers. Check out the sessions and the expert speakers and see for yourself.
https://www.ibm.com/training/events/vtechu2021
This episode is sponsored by...
COMMON
https://www.common.org/home
Midrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!
https://www.midrangedynamics.com/
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg at [email protected]

Welcome to episode #6! I am thrilled to have a special guest, Steve Bradshaw, from Rowton IT. Steve is a well-known figure in the IBM i community and is recognized as an IBM Champion, speaker, author, and hardware expert.
With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the IBM i platform, Steve is a true jack of all trades regarding IBM hardware. I am excited to have him on the show to share his insights, experience, and expertise with our listeners. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to learn from one of the best in the business!
Steve Bradshaw, IBM Champion, speaker, author and IBM i jack of all trades!
Rowton IT Solutions LtdEmail: [email protected]
LinkedIn
Mobile: +44 (0) 7970 978409
Office: +44 (0) 1902 745409
One incredible Th(i)ng! Products, gadgets, recipes, music or things we are loving right now.
Steve's pick for this week:
Something Rhymes with Purple
Peg's pick for this week:
EGO Snow Blower
Upcoming EVENTS:

WMCPA, Lake Lawn Resort, Delavan, WI March 14-16, 2023
System i Developer, Lunch-n-Learns starting March 14, 2023
POWERUp2023, Denver, CO April 24-27, 2023
NEUGC, Westborough, MA May 8-10, 2023
SHOW SPONSORS:
COMMONMidrange Dynamics Change Management Software - Built for IBM i modernization!Be sure to check out our website, LinkedIn page and like and subscribe – all those things!
Interested in sharing your IBM i story? Want to sponsor the podcast? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Peg.