Let's Talk Cabling!

Chuck Bowser, RCDD, TECH

Welcome to  "Let's Talk Cabling" – the award-winning podcast that's your ultimate gateway to the dynamic world of information and communications technology (ICT). If you're aged 18 to 40 and thrive in the ICT industry or simply curious about it, this podcast is your must-listen destination! 🏆 Award-Winning Excellence: "Let's Talk Cabling" is proud to have earned recognition for its outstanding content and invaluable insights in the ICT field. Our commitment to educating and empowering individuals like you has garnered us a prestigious industry award, a testament to the quality of information you'll find here. 🌐 Explore the ICT Universe: Join us as we delve deep into the realm of designing, installing, certifying, estimating, and project managing low voltage projects across diverse industries. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting your journey, our engaging discussions will enrich your knowledge and skills. 🎙️ Story-Driven Learning: We follow the captivating StoryBrand methodology to ensure every episode is not just informative but also captivating. Expect real-world anecdotes, expert interviews, and relatable narratives that make learning about cabling and ICT a fascinating experience. 🚀 Subscribe Today: Don't miss out on the power of knowledge! Hit that subscribe button and embark on an exciting journey with "Let's Talk Cabling." Whether you're on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, or your preferred podcast platform, we're here to educate, encourage, and enrich your ICT endeavors. Remember, in the world of ICT, knowledge is power, and we're here to empower you. Join our growing community of ICT enthusiasts today!#cbrcdd #rcdd #wiremonkey #BICSI  

  1. PRIJE 11 H

    Cable Combing: Pride Or Problem?

    Send a text We dig into the cable combing debate with Henry Frank, separating myth from practice and explaining how modern Cat 6A design and standards testing changed the rules. Along the way, we talk PoE heating, short channels, culture clashes, and why neat work still wins trust. • what cable combing actually is and why it matters • where old randomization advice came from • alien crosstalk explained clearly for installers • manufacturer six-around-one worst-case testing • PoE heat, LP ratings, and real-world bundle risk • short channels and four-connector topologies • when to comb for serviceability and pride • why joining standards groups grows your career If you're watching this show on YouTube, would you mind hitting the bell button and the subscribe button to be notified when new content is being produced If you're listening to us on one of the audio podcast platforms, would you mind leaving us a five-star rating Would you mind clicking on that QR code right there? You can buy me a cup of coffee You can even schedule a 15-minute one-on-one call with me, after hours, of course Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    1 h 1 min

  2. PRIJE 5 D

    Acronyms, Decoded

    Send a text We break down why acronyms help experts move fast and why they lock out newcomers. We map old and new ICT terms, show how meanings shift across trades, and share a free handbook and simple rules to write clear, usable documents. • barriers created by acronym-heavy talk • MDF and IDF history and current TR and ER terms • bonding and grounding updates including TMGB to PBB and TBB IBC to BBC • multiple-meaning acronyms like AP, CO, DAS, RFI, FTP • documentation best practice: write full term, add acronym, then use • efficiency vs inclusion when speaking to mixed audiences • regional and cross-discipline differences and how to navigate them • free resource: ICT Terminology Handbook and why to share it • encouraging questions and private, kind corrections Go to Google, type in ICT Terminology Handbook. Download it and send that web link to a peer, an installer, or an apprentice so they can learn it. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    35 min

  3. 24. VELJ

    How ANSI And TR-42 Shape Reliable Cabling

    Send a text We sit down with outgoing TR-42 chair Henry Frank to unpack how standards are made, why contracts turn “voluntary” rules into must-do requirements, and what’s changing in cabling for extended reach, fiber polarity, and the 568 family. Clear takeaways for installers, designers, and owners on navigating codes, specs, and practical testing. • codes vs standards vs specifications and how contracts make standards enforceable • keeping references current and using “most current including addenda” • what TR-42 covers across media, methods, and use cases • consensus process, ballots, and public review • consolidation of 568.0, 568.1, and 862 into one reference • fiber polarity challenges for AI and high-density links • extended reach over copper and the focus on field validation • myths and marketing terms like Cat 6e and “industrial” categories • why TIA does not use Cat 7 or 7A and how Cat 6A was right-sized • design tradeoffs: room placement, channel limits, and real estate impact • how to participate in TIA, ISO, and BICSI standards work If you're watching this on YouTube, would you mind hitting the subscribe button and the bell button to be notified when new content is being produced If you're listening to us on the one of the audio podcast platforms, would you mind leaving us a five-star rating Would you click on that QR code right there You can buy me a cup of coffee You can even schedule a 15-minute one-on-one call with me after hours, of course And you can even buy Let's Talk Cabling Merchandise Wednesday nights, 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, what are you doing You know I do a live stream on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and anywhere else I can figure out to send the live stream to where you get to ask your favorite RCDD Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    1 h 4 min

  4. 16. VELJ

    Inside The Role of A Consulting Engineer

    Send a text We pull back the curtain on consulting engineering in ICT, from how designs are born to how they survive construction. Paul shares career paths, tools like Revit, and why proactive thinking beats fire drills every time. • defining consulting engineering deliverables and value • mapping information flow between owner, architect, and engineer • career paths from field tech or college into design • proactive planning for phasing, pathways, and capacity • using brand standards and open specs to guide choices • debunking non-standard cable marketing like cat 6e • future proofing with spare capacity and pathway design • leveraging Revit and BIM for clash detection • balancing detailed notes with field readability • construction phase duties: RFIs, submittals, site visits • measuring success by RFIs, repeat work, and user reviews • advice for curious techs aiming at consulting roles If you’re watching this show on YouTube, would you mind leaving a five-star rating that and leave a comment? If you’re listening to us on one of the audio podcast platforms, would you mind leaving us a five-star rating? If the show is not a five-star rated show, reach out to me, tell me what I need to do to improve to make this a five-star rated show. You can buy me a cup of coffee. You can even schedule a 15-minute one-on-one call with me. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    55 min

  5. 10. VELJ

    How A Two-Time Cable Skills Champion Trains For The Cable Skills Challenge

    Send a text We talk with Doug, a two‑time Cable Skills Challenge champion, about how disciplined practice, mental prep, and a service mindset led to back‑to‑back wins. He shares the drills, the mistakes, the fiber testing nerves, and why process beats polish when the clock is running. • recreating event stations with racks, 110 blocks, conduit, and 25‑pair  • judge feedback turned into checklists and step maps  • OLTS and OTDR anxiety, tool familiarity, and Softing impressions  • visualization before sleep and memorizing ITSIMM steps  • speed over cosmetic quality under timed rules  • staying calm to fix a wrong port termination  • awards night signals and realizing the overall win  • career impact, choosing to judge, and mentoring first‑timers  • why you should apply for 2027 and how to prepare  • family support and good luck charms that anchor focus “Would you mind leaving us a five‑star rating?”  “You can buy me a cup of coffee.”  “Like, follow, subscribe.”  “Applications start October or November—send your application in.” Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    37 min

  6. 5. VELJ

    AI Won’t Replace Every Installer Today, But It Will Reshape Your Job Tomorrow

    Send a text We take a frank look at AI’s impact on low voltage and networking, from estimators and PMs to installers and engineers. Expect honest talk on what jobs change first, which skills pay off, and how to use AI without losing your edge. • near-term risk for estimators, PMs, customer support via AI efficiency • installers safer today yet exposed as robotics advances • standards, grounding, firestop, and transmission basics as career moat • predictive troubleshooting reducing break-fix firefights • labs, certifications, and layer 1 mastery still critical • AI-guided installs, image checks, and documentation at scale • blueprint takeoffs, BOMs, and bids improved by AI tools • shipping, firmware, and QA workflows automated to cut DOA • merging lines between installers and engineers under AI • five-year view of top-tier pros using agents and live audits • human communication as the standout skill Subscribe and share the show. Help us spread the real. Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    45 min

  7. 3. VELJ

    Backstage At The Cabling Innovators Awards

    Send a text A candid walk inside the Cabling Innovators Awards reveals what really moves infrastructure forward: proof in the field, standards that prevent failures, and people who quietly solve hard problems. We honor fiber’s rise, copper’s purpose, fault managed power in use, and the character that keeps networks running. • Backstage moments and unfiltered voices • Fault managed power moving from theory to deployment • Fiber’s growth with copper’s ongoing role • Powering devices over distance with practical tools • Testing that validates fiber, copper and Wi‑Fi • Workforce gap and 3D interactive training • Standards work reducing failures and conflicts • Actual intelligence as the engine behind innovation • Winner shout‑outs and case studies that prove value If you're watching this show on YouTube, would you mind hitting the subscribe button and the bell button to be notified when new content's being created If you listen to us on one of the audio podcast platforms, would you mind leaving us a five-star rating If you find value in this content, when you click on that QR code right there, you can buy me a cup of coffee You can even schedule a 15-minute one-on-one call with me after hours, of course Share it with somebody who hasn't been in that room Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    31 min

  8. 29. SIJ

    AHL: Should I Apprentice Or Direct Hire

    Send a text We weigh the real trade-offs between apprenticeship and direct hire for limited energy careers, from pay ladders and benefits to training quality, certifications, and safety. Stories from BICSI, a content mishap, and a few shout-outs frame a focused guide on starting smart and growing fast. • union vs non-union structure and flexibility • predictable pay steps and benefits compared with variable raises • mentorship quality and how to learn fast on a crew • certifications that matter and who supports them • avoiding grunt-work traps with clear pathways • routes into project management and design • small market realities and choosing culture • fiber training, advanced skills, and promotion timing • safety as a baseline and when to walk away Make sure you hit the like button, make sure you subscribe, make sure you do all the fun internet content creator stuff that we always ask you doing, right? Support the show Knowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH #CBRCDD #RCDD

    35 min
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Opis

Welcome to  "Let's Talk Cabling" – the award-winning podcast that's your ultimate gateway to the dynamic world of information and communications technology (ICT). If you're aged 18 to 40 and thrive in the ICT industry or simply curious about it, this podcast is your must-listen destination! 🏆 Award-Winning Excellence: "Let's Talk Cabling" is proud to have earned recognition for its outstanding content and invaluable insights in the ICT field. Our commitment to educating and empowering individuals like you has garnered us a prestigious industry award, a testament to the quality of information you'll find here. 🌐 Explore the ICT Universe: Join us as we delve deep into the realm of designing, installing, certifying, estimating, and project managing low voltage projects across diverse industries. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting your journey, our engaging discussions will enrich your knowledge and skills. 🎙️ Story-Driven Learning: We follow the captivating StoryBrand methodology to ensure every episode is not just informative but also captivating. Expect real-world anecdotes, expert interviews, and relatable narratives that make learning about cabling and ICT a fascinating experience. 🚀 Subscribe Today: Don't miss out on the power of knowledge! Hit that subscribe button and embark on an exciting journey with "Let's Talk Cabling." Whether you're on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, or your preferred podcast platform, we're here to educate, encourage, and enrich your ICT endeavors. Remember, in the world of ICT, knowledge is power, and we're here to empower you. Join our growing community of ICT enthusiasts today!#cbrcdd #rcdd #wiremonkey #BICSI  

Informacije

  • Autor
    Chuck Bowser, RCDD, TECH
  • Aktivne godine
    2020. - 2026.
  • Epizode
    376
  • Ocjena
    Korektno
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Let's Talk Cabling!
  • Web‑stranica emisije
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