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IT in the D

Bob Waltenspiel, Randy Walker

Booking Overview

A weekly regional technology interview show focused on Detroit’s IT ecosystem, featuring CIOs, technology executives, cybersecurity specialists, startup founders, business leaders, event organizers, and other subject-matter professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch Michigan-based technology and business leaders, cybersecurity experts, startup founders, workforce professionals, and specialists with relevant local or industry perspectives; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible professionals and returning guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 592

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 21 subscribers

Instagram: 825 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

randy@itinthed.com

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Host

Bob Waltenspiel - IT industry veteran who hosts a conversational show about Detroit’s technology and business community.

Randy Walker - IT industry veteran involved in Detroit’s technology community and podcast production.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Detroit- or Michigan-connected CIOs, IT executives, cybersecurity professionals, startup founders, technology vendors, business leaders, event organizers, and other subject-matter experts with practical industry experience.
Required Achievements:  
Executive or senior leadership experience, Relevant company, product, or technology expertise, Practical experience addressing industry or business challenges, Meaningful involvement in Detroit’s or Michigan’s technology community

Recent Guest Discussions

Jackie Lutz - Right To Repair And Automotive Industry Podcasting

Eddie Eadeh - Small-business IT, Cybersecurity, Identity Management, Ai-related Security Incidents, Enterprise IT, And Michigan’s Economy

Travis Bradburn - Reentering The Job Market And Professional Networking

Jason David - Startup Funding, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development, Business Growth, And Entrepreneurship

Josh McDonald - Remote-operated And Autonomous Robotic Mowers, Workplace Safety, And Operational Efficiency

Recent Topics

Information Technology, Detroit, Cybersecurity, Startups, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
IT in the D
:

Jackie Lutz of Auto Care Association on Right to Repair – IT in the D 561

August 27, 2026

Jackie Lutz is back! She’s the Content Director at the Auto Care Association. We follow up on how the Right to Repair fight is going. She also tells us how things are going on the Auto Care ON AIR podcast, where she hosts Carpool Conversations. This is a longer episode, but we had a lot of fun, even though we wandered off topic a few times.

Eddie Eadeh of E&E Tech on Small Business IT – IT in the D 560

August 13, 2026

Eddie Eadeh, CEO of E&E Tech is back, and we chat about cybersecurity practices, the future of enterprise IT, and Michigan’s economy. We discussed phishing simulations, identity management, and AI-related security incidents, along with predictions like 5G-connected devices, zero trust network access, and passkeys replacing passwords. We wrapped up by comparing Detroit’s economic diversification to cities like Austin and Chicago and Michigan’s reliance on the auto industry.

Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

August 06, 2026

After 40 years, Travis Bradburn is back on the job market. We hear about what he’s done, what he’s looking for, and what challenges he’s encountered. This one gets to the heart of what our IT in the D networking events are about.

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randy@itinthed.com

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