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Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)

Marvin Bee

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The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topi ...
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The Jas Johal Show

CKNW / Curiouscast

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The Jas Johal Show is the Lower Mainland’s town square, helping you connect with the stories that matter. It’s about finding the solutions to the challenges facing our region, even when we disagree. Jas’s decades of experience as a local news reporter, a Global News bureau chief in China and India, as well as a BC MLA have strengthened his conviction that no one “side” has all the answers. The Jas Johal Show’s contributor Geri Mayer-Judson, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global New ...
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Is there a new Canada/U.S. tariff deal on the horizon? 49:47

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Is there a new Canada/U.S. tariff deal on the horizon? (0:51) Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent Single-family homeowners push back against rise of four-storey multiplexes (10:56) Guest: Kathy Corrigan, former B.C. NDP MLA Has the public mood shifted on tanker bans? (22:47) Guest: Mike Witherley, partner at Fairview Strategy Ar…
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Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board? 1:01:42

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Will a zero property tax promise lead to big cuts at Vancouver Park Board? (0:57) Guest: Laura Christensen, Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner & Chair B.C. rewrites the power playbook: AI must compete as Province prioritizes jobs, mines, and $6B transmission line (10:56) Guest: Adrian Dix, B.C’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions A…
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Third shooting at Kap’s Cafe fuels concerns over extortion attacks 1:00:22

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Fears about extortion attacks rise as Kap's cafe shot at for a third time (0:48) Guest: Kash Heed, former chief constable of the West Vancouver Police Department, Former Solicitor General, and current Richmond City councillor Coquitlam Mayor to pass the torch to longtime councillor in next election (11:29) Guest: Richard Stewart, Mayor of Coquitlam…
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MSP Journey: Kyle Kenyon, The Pro Tech Guy (EP 914) 1:07:22

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Uncle Marv welcomes back Kyle Kenyon, “The Pro Tech Guy,” for a lively, no-fluff conversation about cybersecurity, running an MSP, and working smarter — not harder. Kyle opens up about his origins, growing his space, and moving away from “man in the van” operations toward a more structured MSP approach. They dive into key challenges like client edu…
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Man in the Van vs. MSP: 10 Years Later (EP 913) 1:05:32

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Uncle Marv hosts a special 10-year reunion with Chad Kempt of Fast Computers to revisit their classic “Man in the Van vs. MSP” debate and explore how the world of solo techs and small MSPs has evolved. They dig into shifting vendor landscapes, realistic service models, and why being lean, documented, and relationship-driven still wins in today’s ma…
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Is the ‘zero means zero’ budget real relief or a last-ditch election move? 57:36

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“Zero means zero” budget: relief for taxpayers or a Hail Mary before the election? (0:54) Guest: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City councillor Does the B.C. government have the power to stop a northern oil pipeline? (14:55) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter How to safely and legally forage for mushrooms in the fall (25:30) …
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Yaletown stabbing, unprovoked attacks, and the case for involuntary care 1:03:21

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Yaletown stabbing, unprovoked attacks, and the case for involuntary care (0:42) Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo B.C. calls for federal aid after Trump’s tariffs hit struggling lumber industry (12:36) Guest: Kurt Niquidet, President of B.C. Lumber Trade Council Ken Sim halts park board dissolution over controversial parkland transfer clause (2…
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Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza ceasefire 57:19

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Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza ceasefire (0:40) Guest: Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Has Canada’s food industry become over-reliant on temporary foreign workers? (13:57) Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, co-host of The Food Prof…
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Meet the Aggressively Friendly Tara Rummer (EP 912) 38:49

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Ever wonder how someone leaps from an art history degree to leading automation in the MSP world? In this episode, Tara Rummer, Channel Captain at Immy Bot and Advisor with Immense Networks, sits down to unpack her real journey—facing down imposter syndrome, championing neurodiversity, and finding her “aggressively friendly” groove. From early days …
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NSITSP Spotlight: Diana Giles, Skyline IT (EP 911) 23:42

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This episode explores why professionalism, certification, and ethics matter more than ever in the IT sector. Diana Giles talks about her rise as a recognized industry leader, the transition from side hustle to full-time business, and the benefits of clear communication for IT consultants. Hear insights from Diana’s teaching career and community inv…
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Synology Reverses Drive Policy (EP 910) 49:51

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This episode opens with a bombshell: Synology finally reversed its drive compatibility policy for NAS units, allowing IT pros and businesses to use third-party drives again—a move that’s sent shockwaves through online forums and social media. I discuss the implications for MSPs and what it means for client storage setups. Next, DattoCon coverage re…
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Vancouver City Council approves mass Broadway-Cambie rezoning, at expense of public input 34:45

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Vancouver City Council approves mass Broadway-Cambie rezoning, at expense of public input (0:48) Guest: Mike Mangan, retired real estate lawyer Ken Sim promises ‘zero means zero’ property tax increases, at what cost? (10:40) Guest: Tom Davidoff, Director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate Premier David Eby speaks on concerns about …
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