{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Panda Award Show","title":"Episode 0 - A little about us","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/314a7996\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3490,"description":"Summary:\nIn the inaugural episode of the Panda Award Show, hosts Ben Climer and Abhi Saini discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, the importance of managed service providers (MSPs), and the evolving landscape of IT careers. They share personal stories about their backgrounds, the significance of volunteering, and the challenges of navigating the job market. The conversation explores the value of certifications and degrees, the importance of networking, and the impact of impostor syndrome in the tech industry. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding business needs in technology and the need for proactive planning in tech lifecycle management. They express excitement for future episodes and the guests they hope to feature.\n00:00\nThe Purpose Behind the Podcast02:03\nUnderstanding Managed Service Providers (MSPs)04:30\nCareer Transitions in IT07:15\nThe Role of IT in Disaster Recovery09:24\nThe Panda Award Show's Origin Story11:33\nPersonal Journeys in IT14:04\nThe Importance of Networking and Connections16:42\nThe Value of Certifications and Degrees19:14\nCurrent Job Market Trends20:52\nCritical Thinking in IT23:22\nUnderstanding Business Needs in IT25:48\nThe Importance of Communication Skills27:58\nPlanning for Technology Lifecycles30:16\nThe Future of IT Careers33:06\nClosing Thoughts and Future Episodes","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vrkrxwsyygvkR9_FYXkMdkuDhfNqsLrkmCMJbzSf7NE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83NzM1/MDBhMjk0MTg3ODk5/NDJiNzNhOTk3M2Vk/YzMzMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}