Pulse Wave Podcast; hosted by Virgil

31 OKT

Would You Work for an AI Boss? | The Pulse Wave

Would you take career advice from a chatbot? In this episode of The Pulse Wave, we throw it in the ring: would you work for an AI boss? We explore the rising anxiety over algorithmic management, the case for fairness and consistency, and the cold, awkward truth about performance reviews from a bot. 👤 Tommy Weinert defends humanity 🤖 Rob Murtha reps Team Machine 🎙 Hosted by Virgil Virga We cover: Would you confess to an AI manager? Can AI manage better in remote teams? Is social engineering the real management skill? Are AI-powered PMs the future of leadership? Powered by Metronome – Mission-critical tech. Built for Earth. Ready for orbit. 📍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more high-signal, low-bloat episodes on defense tech, AI, and American preparedness. 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

35 min

8 OKT

America’s STEM Grads Are Locked Out; the H1B Visa Loophole Behind it that No One Wants to Close

Half a million American STEM grads can’t get jobs. Meanwhile, 240,000 OPT visa holders just took theirs — with zero FICA tax. It’s not about talent. It’s about incentives. Tax code. Loopholes. Corporate offshoring. And a system built to say “there’s a shortage” while the pipeline sits full. On this episode of The Pulse Wave, we break down the numbers and expose the mechanics behind America’s most under-discussed workforce failure. 👉 Vince Virga (SkillStorm) 👉 Rob Murtha (Adjective) 👉 Tommy Weinert (Mount Indy) We cover: The real impact of H1B, OPT, and F1 visas The revolving door of offshore recruiting firms How universities cashed in while kids got wrecked What it’ll take to fix this Watch it. Then show your HR director. 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

52 min

7 OKT

Bubble-Wrapped America: China in Our Tech and HR in Denial

China isn’t just in our supply chain — they’re in our ports, our power grids, and our policies. In this week’s Pulse Wave, we open with a monologue that calls out the obvious: China is built deep into America’s critical infrastructure — from cranes and transformers to solar inverters and comms gear stamped Made in China. I sat down with Tom Weinert, Rob Murtha, and Nick Frazier to break it all down: How 80% of U.S. ports rely on Chinese cranes, and what that means for logistics and national security.The cyber threat from Volt Typhoon and why it’s been ignored for years.How North Korean laptop farms and fake recruiting pipelines are penetrating cleared industries.Why HR and program managers are now a front line of national defense.And whether America has gone too soft — arguing about pronouns while Beijing embeds itself in our backbone.This is about more than cyber policy — it’s about grit, standards, and the price of comfort. 🎥 Clip here: [insert video link] #NationalSecurity #China #CriticalInfrastructure #DefenseTech #SupplyChain #PulseWave #Cybersecurity 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

52 min

7 OKT

Stanbdards and Shutdowns - SecDef Calls out fat troops and congress screws America over again

Fat Troops, Beards & Broken Standards: Is the Military Shedding their Soft Now?” Description: The government is shut down, the military is under fire, and the Secretary of War says we’ve gone soft — literally. In Episode 10 of The Pulse Wave, we dive into the immigration-fueled healthcare debate that’s freezing budgets and the physical standards debate that’s finally heating up. From asylees in the ACA exchange to beards in uniform, we break down what matters, what’s politics, and what’s just plain weak. Timestamps: 00:00 – Monologue: Dysfunction & Shutdowns 02:00 – Intros: Compliance Clause, Hall of Fame Recruiter & the Tactical Tactician 05:00 – The Truth About ACA, Immigrants & Subsidies 12:00 – Public confusion, real policy, and fake outrage 16:00 – Standards in Uniform: Fat, Bearded, and Unfit? 22:00 – War is not a safe space 29:00 – Why standards actually widen the base 31:30 – Closing: Uniforms, Unity & the Yankees 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

31 min

6 OKT

Deepfakes, LinkedIn, and Cleared Jobs: What Recruiters Really Look For

This week on The Pulse Wave, we’re going inside the world of cleared recruiting—with one of the best in the game. 🎙️ Stephanie Holman joins Virgil Virga, Tommy Weinert, and Rob Murtha to break down: What it really takes to build a personal brand that gets you hired How AI and deepfakes are changing the recruiting game Why veterans still get overlooked—and how to fix it And… what your reaction to a missing sock says about your mindset 😅 Whether you're in defense tech, cleared recruiting, or trying to land your next mission-driven role—this one’s got something for you. 📎 Full transcript and more at: [insert link if available] 🧠 Want to be a guest? Reach out on LinkedIn @Virgil Virga Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Brand Like a Boss 12:10 – Reckon with the Robots 23:42 – Cow-patibility Break 26:00 – Link or Blink: LinkedIn Growth Hacks 36:15 – Vets, Not Vetos 42:50 – Sock It to 'Em! 45:20 – Wrap-up & next week’s teaser 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

45 min

6 OKT

Dirty Hands Clean Money | Michael Henry, Tommy Weinert & Rob Murtha

Pulse Wave | S2 E3 | Dirty Hands Clean Money | Michael Henry, Tommy Weinert & Rob Murtha Description: Welcome back to The Pulse Wave, brought to you by Metronome — your source for sharp defense tech and AI commentary. In this episode, we dig into the $6 billion virtual wall contract with Andral Industries and the hard truth behind “vaporware” vs. real edge computing products for tactical defense. Our guest Michael Henry, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Studies and Analysis and Chief Information Technology Officer, joins host Virgil Virga with co-hosts Tommy Weinert and Rob Murtha for a no-holds-barred discussion about testing, evaluation, government procurement, and the real work behind mission-critical tech. We talk about AI-driven defense tech, procurement pitfalls, and how to sniff out real innovation from flashy PowerPoint illusions. Watch to learn: Why edge computing tech needs to work in the wild, not just in the lab. How Andral Industries is making a difference — and why some critics call it vaporware. The role of real engineers in government versus just bureaucracy. What it takes to truly test and vet new tech in defense. The impact of bad procurement and what can be done better. Guest: Michael Henry — Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Studies and Analysis & Chief Information Technology Officer Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelehenry/ Co-hosts: Tommy Weinert — Co-founder & President of Mount Indy Rob Murtha — CEO & Founder of Adjective 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

35 min

6 OKT

Space Race, ASAT Weapons and the Future of Orbit w Michelle Lucas

Welcome to The Pulse Wave— where we build mission-critical tech to harden America’s land, sea, and skies. Built for Earth. Ready for orbit. 🌎🚀 In this episode, Virgil sits down with Michelle Lucas, former NASA flight controller and founder of Higher Orbits, and co-host Tommy Weinert (Mount Indy) to talk about the new frontier of space conflict and exploration. We break down: Russia’s tumbling anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon and what it means for global security. China’s crewed lunar lander test and the risks of losing the moon race. Japan’s wooden satellite experiment and the future of space sustainability. Space junk re-entry (including a Kenyan village incident!) and why more orbital debris is inevitable. The blurred lines between NASA’s civil mission and Space Force’s defense posture. Is space still the final frontier — or the newest battlefield? Let’s get into it. ⚡️ 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more defense, AI, and preparedness talk each week. 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

48 min

6 OKT

Stay Weird or Die Boring w the RIzzler and bureaucratic zombies

Adulthood’s biggest scam? Giving up the kid energy that made us electric. In this episode of The Pulse Wave, we unpack what it really takes to build trust, lead authentically, and not turn into a bureaucratic zombie. We’re starting with The Rizzler — yes, a literal third-grader — and ending with the AI bots screening your resume and your ambition. This is the show for leaders who don’t flinch when things get weird — they lean in. S2:E6 Segments: 0:00 – Cold Open: Why weird is a leadership skill 4:30 – Segment 1: Rizzler Rules: Relate First, Lead Second 11:00 – Segment 2: Laugh Lines, Not Bottom Lines 20:40 – Segment 3: AI Recruiters in a Shrinking Room 30:25 – Segment 4: Hug Your Job, Smother Your Future Topics this episode: → Building trust without the LinkedIn mask → Humor as a leadership advantage → When AI becomes your new boss → Job-hugging, fear-based stability, and the cost of staying put Guests: Tommy Weinert (Mount Indie), Rob Murtha (Adjective), Ross O’Rourke (special guest seat) — 📢 Pulse Wave is produced by Metronome — tech built for Earth, ready for orbit. — Subscribe for weekly episodes on defense tech, AI, gov innovation, and calling out BS. #PulseWave #Leadership #AI #GovTech #DefenseTech #Culture #Authenticity #Podcast 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

41 min

6 OKT

Box Checking Rome: Why Bureaucracy Is the New Barbarian in federal government

What if America's defense acquisition system isn't broken—just Roman? In this firecracker episode of Pulse Wave, we break down how hyper-bureaucracy, compliance theater, and box-check culture are slowly rotting out the core of national security. Featuring the explosive John Ferry (yes, that LinkedIn post), infrastructure tactician Rob Murtha, and recruiting sniper Tommy Weinert. We talk toxic government-industry "relationships," sole-source CSOs, why CMMC might nuke SMEs, and the true cost of performative compliance. Also: should we be productizing services like we productize software? 🔧 Topics include: The toxic GovCon partnership analogy Is CMMC Level 2 the final nail for SMEs? Why OTAs & CSOs are the new power lanes Productized services: fad or future? Why Rome fell — and why we might too Pulse Wave is brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 👍 Like. 💬 Comment. 🔔 Subscribe. 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

58 min

6 OKT

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁

This week on The Pulse Wave—we take you from flash floods in Texas to brain-dead bureaucracy in Brussels, with a few familiar faces fumbling along the way. Episode Title: “Familiar Faces, Familiar Failures” Virgil opens with a gut-check monologue: what does “preparedness” really mean in America? Because spoiler—safety doesn’t exist ⏱️ Segment Rundown: 1. Guadalupe River Texas Flood When the sirens wail, are we ready—or just hoping someone else is? Virgil asks the hard questions about what actually happened in Texas... and what should've. 2. GovPrep…Or Gov Step Behind? Why does the government always arrive late and leave early? We break down the logistics gap that keeps biting America when disaster strikes. 3. The EU Censorship…Has Set Sail New regulations from Brussels show how far unelected bureaucrats will go to police the internet. Tommy calls it censorship. Rob calls it foreshadowing. 4. Calendy or Malady Salespeople are now booking themselves straight into your life—whether you asked or not. Rob has receipts. Virgil has opinions. 5. Shorts Attention Span Do pants still matter in professional settings? Or has the culture gone full Peloton Dad? We get into workplace decorum—and what’s worth defending. 6. Familiar Faces, Familiar Failures Another emergency, another recycled leader on cable news. When will we stop confusing visibility for competence? 🎙️ Featuring: Virgil Virga – Host, chaos analyst, and preparedness provocateur Tommy – Defense realist, recruiter, wearer of long pants Rob – AI tactician, philosophy nerd, human bot-checker 🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered insight on AI, defense tech, government dysfunction, and the American experiment. 📡 Produced by Metronome. #DefenseTech #AI #EmergencyPreparedness #Censorship #Leadership #Podcast #ThePulseWave #Season2 #GovFail #BrusselsEffect #SalesCulture Transcript 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

56 min

6 OKT

North Korea Infiltrated U.S. Tech—Here’s How They Did It

In this full episode of Pulse Wave 2.1, we go deep on a disturbing new story: how the North Korean government infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies—including defense contractors—using remote job platforms, stolen American identities, and AI-generated GitHub profiles. But that’s just the opening salvo. We also unpack: Why insider threats often start at the résumé stage How federal procurement can’t even fail efficiently Why security clearances ≠ trustworthiness And how a fake intern and a lunchroom convo can tank a contract 💥 Featuring: Virgil: Your host with a monologue that hits hard on AI fear and federal dysfunction Rob: Arguing that America has become “a liability” in the cronyism Olympics Tommy: Offering frontline insight on recruiting risk and résumé red flags If you’re in tech, security, hiring, defense, or just curious how deep the dysfunction goes—this episode hits hard. 🎧 Subscribe for more unfiltered takes. 👇 Timestamps, clips, and highlights in the comments. #AI #Cybersecurity #RemoteWork #InsiderThreats #GitHubScam #FederalContracting #PulseWavePodcast 🎧 Thanks for listening to *The Pulse Wave*, brought to you by Metronome — mission-critical tech, built for Earth, ready for orbit. 🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed the show. 🚀 Learn more at [metronomeusa.com](https://www.wearemetronome.com) 📬 Have a guest idea or want to collaborate? Reach out at Virgil@wearemetronome.com 📱 Follow Virgil on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virgil-virga-metronome-pulsewave 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepulsewavepod #PulseWave #DefenseTech #GovCon #AI

54 min

Pulse Wave Podcast; hosted by Virgil

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Would You Work for an AI Boss? | The Pulse Wave

America’s STEM Grads Are Locked Out; the H1B Visa Loophole Behind it that No One Wants to Close

Bubble-Wrapped America: China in Our Tech and HR in Denial

Stanbdards and Shutdowns - SecDef Calls out fat troops and congress screws America over again

Deepfakes, LinkedIn, and Cleared Jobs: What Recruiters Really Look For

Dirty Hands Clean Money | Michael Henry, Tommy Weinert & Rob Murtha

Space Race, ASAT Weapons and the Future of Orbit w Michelle Lucas

Stay Weird or Die Boring w the RIzzler and bureaucratic zombies

Box Checking Rome: Why Bureaucracy Is the New Barbarian in federal government

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North Korea Infiltrated U.S. Tech—Here’s How They Did It

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