Best Jason and Melanie Winter Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark Side of AI 47:05

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6d ago47:05

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In this noir-styled episode of Wired Together, Jason and Melanie follow the clues through today’s AI headlines and hype. We examine how recommendation systems really work, why “wake words” sometimes misfire, and how to protect loved ones from voice-clone emergencies and deepfake deception. We separate the dark web from the deep web, talk through gu…

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Reboot Required: The Minds Behind WinternetWeb 33:38

13d ago33:38

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After hours fighting a hacker, Jason’s back — and Melanie’s plugging his brain back online just in time for the mic. Two brains. One business. Meet Dr. Jay, the creative who paints websites with precision and personality… and Mr. Winternet, the tech mind who speaks fluent command line. Together, they’re the two brains behind WinternetWeb — one desi…

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Trick-or-Treating in the Digital Age: Online Safety & Tech Never Have I Ever 44:51

21d ago44:51

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This Halloween, we’re connecting the dots between spooky sidewalks and the digital world. Just like trick-or-treating, exploring online spaces requires trust, awareness, and a plan for staying safe. In this episode, we talk about checking the “candy” your kids bring home and the apps they use, trusting your gut when something feels off, and setting…

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Train wreck, and Randolph Hite special guest sharing Bracey, VA history 34:06

27d ago34:06

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In this episode, we can’t talk about Bracey’s story without rolling down the tracks of our rich railroad past. Our special guest, Randolph Hite, takes us on a trip down memory lane, sharing stories of what Bracey used to be, something about a snowball, the changes brought by the dam and lake, and the people who have kept the community special. With…

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Essentially AI — A Century of Thinking Machines 46:01

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AI didn’t appear overnight — it’s been part of computing’s DNA since Turing’s universal machine. In this episode Jason and Melanie trace AI back to the 1930s, wrestle with the question “Can AI lie?”, and talk about how machines and humans make decisions differently. Plus — play along with our podcast game Founders vs. Fictionals (prompt on Winterne…

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Freedom is in the Knowing 47:02

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Fear thrives in the unknown — but freedom begins when we learn, explore, and understand. In this episode, we share how fear has been used as a tool of control in technology, culture, and even faith, and why choosing knowledge over fear opens the door to creativity, connection, and hope. From Y2K scares to AI myths, from parenting lessons to trouble…

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Cats vs. Computers: A Roast of Two Mysterious Beasts 25:26

2M ago25:26

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What do cats and computers really have in common? In this roast-style episode of Wired Together, Jason and Melanie (with AI chiming in) compare felines to technology—sleepy, self-cleaning, full of attitude, and maybe even plotting world domination. We’ll share laughs, some surprising history (including how cats helped inspire early AI research), an…

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Small Business, Big Community with Michelle Harris 38:43

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This week on Wired Together we sit down with Michelle Harris, co-owner of Dance It Out Studios in La Crosse, VA. From balancing business and family life along with her husband to building community through dance, Michelle shares what small-town entrepreneurship really looks like. We talk surprising lessons learned, the role of tech in running a stu…

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You Might Run a Rural Tech Company If… 46:51

2M ago46:51

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7 ways you know you run a small rural tech company. From bean-season schedule shifts and porch wasp patrols to furniture with a past, bartering (yes, pound cake counts), and pausing to pray when the sirens roll by—this one’s our love letter to small-town hustle. We also unveil BraceyVirginia.com. Send us a text 🎧 Wired Together is produced by Winte…

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Radio Personality Still Wins (Guest Host: Greg Thrift) 38:12

2M ago38:12

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This week on Wired Together, we welcome legendary South Hill radio personality Greg Thrift — proof that even in an age of automation, personality still wins. From his first day behind the mic to the big tech shifts that changed radio forever, Greg shares laugh-out-loud stories, behind-the-scenes memories, and a few truths about keeping community co…

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Tech That Slaps vs. Tech That Flops – Let’s Play Roast or Toast! 35:10

2M ago35:10

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In this episode, we debut our brand-new tech game: Roast or Toast 🔥🥂 — where we take a stroll through gadgets past and present and decide which deserve applause… and which need to be retired for good. From floppy disks to VR headsets to the trusty flip phone, you’ll laugh, reminisce, and maybe even argue with us in your car. 👀 Next Episode Preview:…

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Tech Through Time: Our AI Host Puts Us to the Test 34:29

3M ago34:29

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It’s game time on Wired Together—and this isn’t your typical tech talk. We’ve programmed our very own AI gameshow host to lead us through a rapid-fire challenge where we have to guess: Is this mysterious tech term from the past or the present? In this special episode, we dive into our first-ever interactive game segment, mixing tech trivia, laughs,…

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Web Design, Marriage, and Mayhem: Running a Business Without Losing Your Mind (or Each Other) 29:45

3M ago29:45

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In this episode of Wired Together, Jason and Melanie get candid about the highs, lows, and hilarity of running a business as a married couple. From stepping on each other’s toes (literally and figuratively) to the unexpected moments that reminded them why they do what they do, they share real stories from their journey with WinternetWeb. You’ll hea…

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Rockin' the Mic with AI: Rolling Through Tech, Truth, and Tangents 29:18

3M ago29:18

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In this episode of Wired Together, we’re rockin’ and rollin’ with our favorite artificial intelligence as a third mic. Join Jason and Melanie as they explore how AI fits into the big picture—from the printing press to the smartphone—and what it means for humanity today. We dig into emerging tech, practical uses, public fears, and even ask AI what i…

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Wired Together: How It All Started (And Why It Works) 26:37

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In this unscripted debut, Jason and Melanie Winter dive into the realities of running a tech business as a married couple in a small town. From the beauty of client relationships to midnight server drama, this episode is part origin story, part love letter to small business — with AI riding shotgun. Send us a text 🎧 Wired Together is produced by Wi…

Jason And Melanie Winter Podcasts