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Telecommunications Industry Therapy

Hosted by Scott Stekr and Michelle Kang · education · EN-US

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Podcast discussing issues arising from the rapid advancement and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. The Podcast is hosted by industry veterans Michelle Kang and Scott Stekr. In Each episode, they will be joined by subject matter experts discussing a wide array of topics which have an effect in the current state of the industry. Provided by the Telecommunications Industry Foundation, TIF. https://tifonline.org/

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What is Telecommunications Industry Therapy about?

Podcast discussing issues arising from the rapid advancement and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. The Podcast is hosted by industry veterans Michelle Kang and Scott Stekr. In Each episode, they will be joined by subject matter experts discussing a wide array of topics which have an effect in the current state of the industry. Provided by the Telecommunications Industry Foundation, TIF.

Who hosts Telecommunications Industry Therapy?

Telecommunications Industry Therapy is hosted by Scott Stekr and Michelle Kang. The show has published 59 episodes to date.

What has Telecommunications Industry Therapy covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Equipment Installation Quality: Why the Same Issues Keep Showing Up" (20 October 2026, 22 minutes), "AI in the Network, AI on the Network, with Iain Gillott, WIA" (20 July 2026, 24 minutes), and "Ground Truth: Corrosion, Anchors & Asset Integrity" (3 July 2026, 24 minutes).

How often does Telecommunications Industry Therapy publish?

Telecommunications Industry Therapy publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 59 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Telecommunications Industry Therapy?

Booking probability for Telecommunications Industry Therapy is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Telecommunications Industry Therapy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Telecommunications Industry Therapy's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Telecommunications Industry Therapy?

The strongest fits for Telecommunications Industry Therapy are Telecommunications. Telecommunications Industry Therapy has an education audience.

About the host

Scott Stekr and Michelle Kang hosts Telecommunications Industry Therapy, an education podcast with 59 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Equipment Installation Quality: Why the Same Issues Keep Showing Up

    Oct 20, 202622 min

    On this episode of Telecommunications Industry Therapy , hosts Michelle Kang and Scott Stekr talk with two Ericsson experts about wireless equipment installation quality. Anton Garcia is Head of Continuous Improvement...

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    AI in the Network, AI on the Network — with Iain Gillott, WIA

    Jul 20, 202624 min

    Iain Gillott, VP of Innovation & Technology at WIA, joins us to draw a distinction the industry keeps blurring: AI on the network versus AI in the network. On the network, consumer behavior is shifting — mobile data...

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    Ground Truth: Corrosion, Anchors & Asset Integrity

    Jul 3, 202624 min

    In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Blob and Brian Bicknese to unpack their co-authored white paper on Direct-Buried Steel Corrosion & Guy Anchors — a practical guide for owners, engineers, and operators managing...

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    Standards in the Age of AI: The TIA-942 Story

    Jun 1, 202618 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Tom McGarry, VP of Standards at the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)</b>, to explore the ANSI/TIA-942 standard—the Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data...

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    Why Mount to Tower Interaction Matters More Than Ever

    May 6, 202623 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we sit down with Lemmy Recinos , Senior Structural Engineer at KPFF Consulting Engineers to discuss one of the industry’s most important evolving topics — Mount to Tower Interaction (MTI). As one of...

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    Microwave Backhaul Site Selection: Expanding Rural Connectivity with Scott Vance & Lynn Burnett

    Apr 24, 202651 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we sit down with Scott Vance, Founder of Vance Engineering, and Lynn Burnett, Microwave Systems Engineer, to explore their recently co-authored Planning Advisory Notice (PAN): Microwave Backhaul Site...

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    Inside NATE: Collaboration, Safety, and What’s Next

    Feb 8, 202621 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we’re joined by Todd Schlekeway , President & CEO of <b>NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association</b>, to reflect on 2025, a milestone year for the organization as it celebrated...

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    Working at Heights with James Ruedlinger

    Jan 4, 202633 minS0

    <p><b>James Ruedlinger </b>VP of Engineering at Fullwave Tower & Broadcast joins us for an in-depth conversation on the realities of working in wireless infrastructure and broadcast construction.</p><p>James shares...

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    2025 Year In Review - Insights and Takeaways

    Dec 17, 202521 minS0

    <p>As Michelle Kang and Scott Stekr reflect on the highlights of 2025 in their lives and the telecommunications industry, they also share insights into what to anticipate in 2026 for both the industry and our podcast...

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    Wireless Infrastructure Construction – Structural Steel Modifications

    Dec 3, 202520 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Dylan Pontes</b>, Director of Operations & Safety Trainer at <b>JHC Construction</b>, to explore the critical role of <b>structural steel in wireless infrastructure</b>. Dylan...

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    Leading the Way: Inside the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum

    Nov 24, 202519 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Victoria Weidenthaler, President of the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF), gives us an inside look at how the organization supports, uplifts, and advocates for women in telecommunications...

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    Inside In-Building Wireless: Future Demand, ROI & Automation with Iain Gillot

    Nov 17, 202522 minS0

    <p> In this episode of Telecommunications Industry Therapy, we’re joined by Iain Gillot, VP of Innovation & Technology at WIA, for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of in-building wireless networks. Iain breaks...

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    Bird Nests on Towers: Reaching Coexistence

    Sep 29, 202511 minS0

    <p>Mitch Bennett, Vice President of Operations at Ontivity's CMS Division shares a contractor’s perspective on the most challenging aspects tower crews face when encountering bird nests on towers. He offers practical...

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    Future of Carrier Investments- Industry Financial Outlook

    Sep 15, 202510 minS0

    <p>Jennifer Fritzche, Managing Director of Greenhill Mizuho Digital Infrastructure Practice, joins our podcast to provide an outlook on current carrier spending trends and how that may be impacted by the new...

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    Demystifying Fixed Wireless Networks

    Aug 18, 202523 minS0

    <p>Iain Gillot, a Senior Technical & Research Advisor with WIA and author of the WIA White Paper, The Fixed Wireless Network Opportunity, joins our show to discuss Fixed Wireless Networks. In this episode Iain addresses...

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    Telecom Policy Updates from TIA

    Jun 30, 202516 minS0

    <p>Colin Andrews, Senior Director of Government Affairs at TIA, and Patrick Lozada, Director of Global Policy at TIA, join our show to discuss how policy changes under the new administration will impact the...

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    Tower Climbing Safety : Inside NATE’s Fall Protection Efforts

    Jun 20, 202512 minS0

    <p>Brian Bicknese, Director of Safety & Education at NATE, joins our show to talk about NATE’s Continuous Fall Protection campaign. We also discuss the history and evolution of tower climbing safety guidance, and Brian...

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    Wireless Small Cell Infrastructure - A History and Future Outlook

    May 21, 202523 minS0

    <p>Mike Watson, VP and Deputy General Counsel at Extenet, joins our show to discuss the history of wireless small cell infrastructure in the US, lessons he has learned over the years when it comes to having successful...

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    WIA Talks Workforce Development with Tim House

    May 5, 202527 minS0

    <p>Tim House, COO of WIA, joins us to talk specifically on WIA’s various initiatives surrounding workforce development including their involvement in the Broadband Sector Partnerships and how their experience as an...

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    Connecting at ConnectX: Previewing the Upcoming Event with Sarah Channon

    Apr 21, 20258 minS0

    <p>Sarah Channon, WIA’s Director of Meetings & Events, joins us to provide us an overview of the upcoming ConnectX show in Chicago and what attendees have to look forward to.</p><p>To learn more visit tifonline.org </p>

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