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Phil Howard

Phil Howard

Author & Host of You've Been Heard The IT Leadership Podcast

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Having a seat at a table, Nice. Being heard, Nicer

Podcast
The Podcast

Real IT Leaders,
Real Talk

Not corporate scripts, Not marketing fluff, Just the unfiltered truth from people who've sat in your chair, fought your battles, and lived to tell the story:

The late nights.
The firefights.
The impossible deadlines.

If it matters to IT leaders, we talk about it - without vendors whispering in our ear.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Enjoyable Podcast

05/24/2024
Not happy oracle customer

I enjoy listening to the podcast as I get nuggets of new insight. It was also a fun and enjoyable experience being interviewed and chatting with Phil Howard.

IT Podcast

12/22/2023
JakeScsg

I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The conversations are great!!

Perfectly fills an important niche

12/14/2023
Wills_Opinion

I am a listener and I had the privilege of being a guest on the podcast. Dissecting Popular IT Nerds is such a great resource for IT leaders and other IT professionals in small and midsize organizations. The hosts are great and really make it an easy listen. There are so many lessons to be learned hearing about the experiences of my peers. Keep it up guys!

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Enjoyable Podcast

05/24/2024
Not happy oracle customer

I enjoy listening to the podcast as I get nuggets of new insight. It was also a fun and enjoyable experience being interviewed and chatting with Phil Howard.

IT Podcast

12/22/2023
JakeScsg

I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The conversations are great!!

Perfectly fills an important niche

12/14/2023
Wills_Opinion

I am a listener and I had the privilege of being a guest on the podcast. Dissecting Popular IT Nerds is such a great resource for IT leaders and other IT professionals in small and midsize organizations. The hosts are great and really make it an easy listen. There are so many lessons to be learned hearing about the experiences of my peers. Keep it up guys!

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Enjoyable Podcast

05/24/2024
Not happy oracle customer

I enjoy listening to the podcast as I get nuggets of new insight. It was also a fun and enjoyable experience being interviewed and chatting with Phil Howard.

IT Podcast

12/22/2023
JakeScsg

I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The conversations are great!!

Perfectly fills an important niche

12/14/2023
Wills_Opinion

I am a listener and I had the privilege of being a guest on the podcast. Dissecting Popular IT Nerds is such a great resource for IT leaders and other IT professionals in small and midsize organizations. The hosts are great and really make it an easy listen. There are so many lessons to be learned hearing about the experiences of my peers. Keep it up guys!

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Enjoyable Podcast

05/24/2024
Not happy oracle customer

I enjoy listening to the podcast as I get nuggets of new insight. It was also a fun and enjoyable experience being interviewed and chatting with Phil Howard.

IT Podcast

12/22/2023
JakeScsg

I really enjoy listening to this podcast. The conversations are great!!

Perfectly fills an important niche

12/14/2023
Wills_Opinion

I am a listener and I had the privilege of being a guest on the podcast. Dissecting Popular IT Nerds is such a great resource for IT leaders and other IT professionals in small and midsize organizations. The hosts are great and really make it an easy listen. There are so many lessons to be learned hearing about the experiences of my peers. Keep it up guys!

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

Informative, Relevant and Accessible!

Jul 11
junegirl0929

I thoroughly enjoy this podcast and actually look forward to my 90+ minute commute on in-office days so I have uninterrupted time to listen. The content covers timely, relevant topics in IT in such a relaxed and conversational manner that makes it accessible to those of us in IT who may not be in the world of info sec or infrastructure on a daily basis. I use it to fill gaps in my knowledge and it delivers. Plus I laugh out loud at least once per episode. Great work to the team! I recommend the show to all IT personnel or those just interested in learning more about the IT trenches!

First class podcast production!

09/17/2024
ddskleod

I met Doug Camin while speaking at the NYS Cybersecurity Conference in Albany. He introduced himself to me after the session and asked me to be a guest on the DPIN podcast. It was a true honor and Doug and team made the entire process easy from start to finish and the final production quality was far beyond what I could have imagined. I have been enjoying the real-world insights from other guests as well. Great job!

Great Perspectives

09/15/2024
Macfrosty

Great show, digging in past the surface of subjects in IT. Critical for navigating our digital landscape.

Great Show

06/01/2024
Abdul hafeeth

Awesome show! Real talk about real tech. Great learning experience.

Great IT Leadership Content

05/31/2024
Izodius

Lots of interesting guests and a myriad of topics. There's something for every IT leader here from big industry to small shops.

Most informative IT Podcast!

11/17/2023
Different Kind of Athlete

Well before interviewing with Phil Howard, I was an avid listener to the episodes already available on a wide variety of topics and industries. The insights Phil teases out from guests are super relevant and applicable for IT Leaders! Make sure to follow this podcast and accelerate your business and technical acumen!

Great Podcast

11/15/2023
Humble_Trailblazer

I would recommend any IT professional listen to this podcast. It's great to hear from IT professionals that share their own real experiences and outlook on what's going on in the IT space. The hosts make it fun to listen to, but, more impressively, they are great at getting real thoughts and experiences out of their guests.

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