Bran'sTech
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Welcome to the Bran'sTech podcast! With topics ranging from personal stories to technology news and information, Brandon K. Hedgepeth hosts and produces the show to give insight into the lives of others and show how technology can make a difference in your life. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/support
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New Beginnings
December 28, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBToday's the day! In the final episode of the Bran'sTech Podcast, Miguel Camacho speaks about his interests in audio engineering, and his ambitions to start a new beginning for himself as he enters trade school. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Miguel Camacho is a music maker and hockey player residing in Florida while attending tr...
Scheduling Success
December 21, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBSometimes you just have to trust your Google Calendar! Julia Carter comes on the podcast in fall 2022 to speak about her educational journey and career goals within her sophomore year at Christopher Newport University. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Julia Carter is a sophomore at Christopher Newport University double majoring in...
Catching Up with Vontrez Moore
December 19, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn the nineth edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Vontrez Moore, better known as Only Vontrez, an entrepreneur and artist that was originally featured on the podcast in March 2021. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Only Vontrez is a music producer and the owner of Student of the Stars. Interested in video po...
Now or Never?
December 15, 2022 01:36 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn today's episode of Bran'sTech, we follow the journey of content creator Brian as he went through vlogging and livestreaming to get to his current music production career. We also learn about his future career ambitions and the meaning behind his mantra "Now or Never." Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Brian is a 20-year-old aspi...
Catching Up with Jackal Vasquez
December 12, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn the eighth edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Tsukuyomi Vasquez Calderon (formally known as "Jackal"), a gamer, Twitch streamer, and culinary student. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Tsukuyomi (Jackal) Vasquez is a content creator on Twitch, and soon-to-be YouTuber, where he plays games with friends. He...
Catching Up with Althea Noonan
December 05, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the seventh edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Althea Noonan, a space policy student at Georgia Tech, returning from earlier this year. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Althea Noonan is a second-year aerospace engineering student at Georgia Tech, with a passion for space exploration and policy. Interest...
No Hesitations
November 30, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWhen it comes to the world of computer engineering, Zachary Edicola has no hesitations. Entering Virginia Commonwealth University as a third-year student, he is self-taught in computer programming and has passions in computers, space, and much more! Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Zachary Edicola is a third ...
Content Creators Special
November 21, 2022 17:18 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBFor this special episode of Bran'sTech, Brandon is joined by recurring guests Jackal Vasquez and Bryce Martin for an extensive discussion about being a content creator. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Tsukuyomi (Jackal) Vasquez is a content creator on Twitch, and soon-to-be YouTuber, where he plays games wit...
Being The Best Me
November 16, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBStarting off his creative pursuits simply as the "Photoshop guy," Kobi McCray speaks on the podcast about what initially led him to picking up the camera for the first time, alongside why he now enjoys the creative process. Having recently graduated community college, he is in pursuit of continued education at Virginia Commonwealth University. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in ...
Exploring the World
November 02, 2022 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBA student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alanna DaRin comes on the podcast to speak about her interests in civil engineering, her experience traveling around the world throughout her life, her recent experiences with her summer internships, and much more! Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Alanna DaRin is...
Catching Up with Emmanuel McNeill
October 24, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn the seventh edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Emmanuel McNeill, a podcaster, owner of "Struggle Speaks," and a student at Virginia Tech. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Emmanuel McNeill is a Newport News native who currently attends Virginia Tech to get a degree in civil engineering and is the owner of...
Making the Connection
October 19, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBA physics student attending the University of Virginia, hoping to focus on astrophysics, Brandon Nguyen joins the podcast to speak about his academic journey, his recent travels, and the power that connections make within his life. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Brandon Nguyen is 20 years old and attending ...
Catching Up with Jayla Johnson
October 10, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn the sixth edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Jayla Johnson, a Virginia Commonwealth University pre-med student who appeared on the podcast in fall 2021. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Jayla Johnson is a double major studying Biomedical Engineering and Physics, minoring in electrical engineering on the ...
Investing in Our Future
October 05, 2022 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAn economics student with interests in finance, technology, and innovation studying at Christopher Newport University, Sergio Romero comes onto the podcast to speak about his life growing up in Honduras, his devotion to his community, and what financial education means to him. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. ...
Catching Up with Noah Ochsenreither
September 26, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn the fifth edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Noah Ochsenreither, a senior strategic communication student and co-president of Old Dominion University's Public Relations Student Society of America. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Noah Ochsenreither is a native to the Hampton Roads area on the verge of gr...
Adventure Throughout Life
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBA chemical engineering student at Virginia Tech, Sela McDowell comes onto the podcast to speak about her interests in STEM, her recent interests, and her pursuit of continued learning. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Sela McDowell is a Junior at Virginia Tech studying Chemical Engineering with a passion in crochet and art. Inter...
Catching Up with Ta'Jion Jeanty
September 12, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn the fourth edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Ta'Jion Jeanty, a producer, writer, and a mass communication student at Barton College with a major interest in television who appeared on the podcast twice in 2021. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Ta'Jion Jeanty is producer and writer, planning on venturing...
Driving Motivation
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWith interests in aerospace, photography, writing, and theater, Antonio Velasquez is rather well-rounded when it comes to his passions and ambitions. However, Antonio comes onto the podcast to speak about his journey and how his life is leading him to some of his greatest goals that he hopes to achieve. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bra...
Catching Up with Justin Lancaster
August 29, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn the third edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Justin Lancaster, a communication student at Texas A&M who appeared on the podcast twice in 2021. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Justin Lancaster is a Communication Major currently studying at Texas A&M, and a proponent of online communities. Interested in ...
Celebrating the Milestones
August 24, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBKadin Roane joins the podcast to speak about his desire to help others, and his devoting to celebrate each of the major milestones throughout life. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Kadin Roane is a 19-year-old Newport News Native that loves music, photography, nursing, and nature. Interested in video podcasts? Subscribe to our Yo...
Catching Up with Zac Vaillancourt
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the second edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Zac Vaillancourt, an engineering student at Virginia Tech who recently appeared on the podcast in April 2022. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Zac Vaillancourt is a sophomore at Virginia Tech planning on studying Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Astronom...
Passion Towards Progress
August 10, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn the first full-length video podcast on the Bran'sTech podcast, J. Mikey Fajota joins to speak about his journey following his artistic passions. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. J. "Mikey" Fajota, A.K.A. "dead.mike.y," is a portrait artist and a musician. He uses abstract colors in his portraiture, and a mix of electronic and a...
Catching Up with Kyle Robinson
August 01, 2022 04:15 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn the first edition of the "Catch Up" series, we are reconnecting with Kyle Robinson, a student at Virginia Tech with a passion in self-directed learning who was a recurring podcast guest on Bran'sTech throughout 2021. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Kyle Robinson is a student at Virginia Tech and enjoys be...
Gaming Update Special for July 2022
August 01, 2022 03:36 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBFor this special episode of Bran'sTech, Brandon is joined by former guests Jackal and Bryce Martin for an extensive technology and gaming update episode. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Jackal is a content creator on Twitch, and soon YouTube, where he plays games with friends. He is also a dad that enjoys vi...
Tech Update Special for July 2022
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBFor this special episode of Bran'sTech, Brandon is joined by former guests Jackal and Bryce Martin for an extensive technology and gaming update episode. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Jackal is a content creator on Twitch, and soon YouTube, where he plays games with friends. He is also a dad that enjoys vi...
Creativity, Storytelling, and Education
July 19, 2022 15:02 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBA third-year college student with interests in storytelling, writing, and analytics, Janelle Camba comes onto the podcast to speak about her educational journey, her passion for storytelling, and the importance of pursuing your passions. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Janelle Camba is a marketing major with...
Returning to Learn
June 29, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBA college student, mom, and military wife, Erin Carter joins the podcast to speak about her experience resuming her educational journey, how it has been, the lessons she learned when she was a stay-at-home mom, and how she values the time that she gets to spend with her family. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016....
Determined for Change
June 15, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBFulfilling her longtime hope to be on a podcast, Traleya Eley joins the podcast in this interview to speak about her life journey, her advocacy for disability awareness, her mental health, and her determination for things to get better as a society. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and almost four years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Traleya "Leya" Eley is a s...
Music, Passion, and Progress
June 01, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBPromoting his new single, Maxwell LeVan stops by the podcast to speak about his content creation and music journey, the progress he has made over his almost decade of content creation, and his thoughts about future ambitions. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Maxwell LeVan is a 19-year-old pop punk singer an...
Setting New Standards
May 24, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBComing out with new singles under the "Double Vision" banner alongside Ryan Rane, Noah Strykes is setting new standards as he moves to new heights in his music career, discussing his journey for the second time on the podcast, this time giving an extensive look behind-the-scenes and what he plans to do next. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created th...
Teamwork and Determination
May 04, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWith interests in aerospace and space policy, Althea Noonan is a student at Georgia Tech within her first year of studies. Set to make a difference within the world of aerospace, she aspires to work for NASA as she comes on the podcast to speak about her journey thus far and what she hopes to do in the years to come. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He...
Gazing At The Stars
April 20, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBStargazing is just one of many interests for Zac Vaillancourt, an aspiring aerospace engineer attending Virginia Tech. With experience in resiliency throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020, Zac is ready to face life's challenges as he prepares to finish his first year of college and in a few years enter the workforce in a few years with not even the sky as the limit. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creati...
Telling Your Stories
April 06, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn his role as a digital storyteller, Ryan Carter is quite familiar with expanding his toolkit of knowledge. Now within his new position as a visual information specialist at Military Sealift Command, he comes on the podcast to speak about what storytelling and preserving the moment means to him, alongside his advice to fellow creators. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over three year...
Focusing on Your Purpose
March 23, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBNow in his second semester of college at Virginia Tech, Sam Philips speaks on the podcast about his experience with STEM, his time as a cadet last semester, and what he plans to do throughout his time in college. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Sam Philips is an Eagle Scout college student intend...
Tech in Our Lives - March 2022
March 09, 2022 16:00 - 18 seconds - 330 KBTech Update - March 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/support
Tech Update (February 2022)
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 18 seconds - 330 KBTech Update - February 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/support
Defining the Path Forward
February 09, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn the latest conversational episode of Bran'sTech, guest Jonathan Baumgardner joins the discussion to speak about his ambitions, his experience in education over this past year, interests within the STEM field, and what he believes will be his career path going forward. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May ...
The Gaming Group Chat
January 26, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBBrandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Bryce Martin is a Director and editor for the WODU Studios gaming division. Zachary Trias is a graphic design student and an aspiring author. He writes in his free time when he is not doing school work or working. Matthieu J. Peralta is a current Biology Major and ...
Games, Goals, and Future
January 12, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn today's Bran'sTech episode, we are going back a few weeks to a group interview featuring former podcast guests Bryce Martin and Zachary Trias. In this interview, the guests speak about their interests in video games, what the STEM field means to them, and their overall ambitions for the future while getting to know each other. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over two years in tele...
Preparing for The Future | Discussions
January 04, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn the final episode of Discussions, Zachary Trias and Brandon K. Hedgepeth discuss their hopes for the future, their plans for 2022, and reflect on what this series has meant to them before turning the microphones off for a last time. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Zachary Trias is a graphic ...
Reflecting on 2021 | Discussions
January 02, 2022 03:23 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBZachary Trias joins Brandon K. Hedgepeth, once again, for the penultimate episode of Discussions on the Bran'sTech podcast station where they reflect back on this past year and have fun while discussing the lessons they've learned and experiences they made. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Zacha...
Thank You!!! 2021 Reflections
December 31, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MBOn New Year's Eve, Brandon reflects back on his first two years hosting the current Bran'sTech podcast station and shares a message of appreciation to each of his guests and listeners. Recurring guest Zachary Trias joins Brandon for this episode. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Zachary Trias is...
Digital Wellbeing | Discussions
December 18, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBEnding out the second season of Discussions, also the last episode before the holiday season, co-host Kyle Robinson speaks with host Brandon about the importance of having a balance between one's digital presence and personal wellbeing. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Kyle Robinson is a student...
Tech Update - December 17
December 17, 2021 23:50 - 18 seconds - 330 KBTech Update - December 17 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/support
Winter Interview Panel
December 15, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBBrandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years and a half of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Bryce Martin is a Director and editor for the WODU Studios gaming division. Zachary Trias is a graphic design student and an aspiring author. He writes in his free time when he is not doing school work or working. Matthieu J. Peralta is a current Biology Major and ...
Favorite Tech Products | Discussions
December 04, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBMatthieu J. Peralta joins Brandon K. Hedgepeth as co-host of this episode of Discussions to speak about their favorite tech products, accessories, and innovations of all time for the penultimate episode of the year. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Matthieu J. Peralta is a college student who ha...
Moving Forward and Reflecting | Interview Show
December 01, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBReturning to the podcast after almost a year, Joshua Ruff reflects on the past year and how his first full year of full-time college helped define his goals and priorities for years to come. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Joshua Ruff is a sophomore college student majoring in Information Syste...
Opening Opportunities | Interview Show
November 24, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBSpeaking about the communication field and how she got into it, Kiannah McClure talks about her time in college, her future ambitions, and the opportunities in which she is pursuing during and after college. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Kiannah McClure is a junior at Old Domininion Universit...
Tech Update - November 22
November 22, 2021 23:48 - 18 seconds - 330 KBTech Update - November 22 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branstechpod/support
Future of E-Reading | Discussions
November 20, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSpeaking about the role that e-reading plays within the modern world, Kyle and Brandon discuss this week about how this has also affected education, and allows for information to be more accessible to scholars especially in comparison to physical textbooks. ----- About: Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Kyle ...