About Us
Michael F. Harper
Podcast & Mobile Media Consultant
Michael is the driving force behind our focus on new media as tools to create meaningful experiences. He has over 15 years’ of practical experience working, researching, and teaching in the Digital Media industry. Michael presently is an Associate Professor in the Digital Media Department at Utah Valley University and feels that being a geek is OK. He has recently authored “Podcast Tune-Up's Guide to Podcast Experiences” an exclusive guide to begin the transition from podcaster to podcast engineer.
Current Podcast(s): The Podgineer & Twist Pop Fizz Favorite Movie(s): "Star Wars IV: A New Hope" Transportation: 2007 Hyundai Elantra Pastime(s): While he denies having any free time, he likes to play with his kids and grow freakishly large heirloom tomatoes. Favorite album(s): "Book of Brilliant Things" by Simple Minds
William Furniss
Business & Training Consultant
Bill has 18 years of experience in managing operations and developing training materials for large-scale commercial and government organizations. His experiences provide a unique perspective on using new media in business. As the COO, Bill makes every action at Podcast Tuneup a worthwhile and cost-effective move. Even the donut runs.
Favorite Podcast(s): Mysterious Universe Favorite Movie(s): "Peewee's Big Adventure" Transportation: 2001 LandRover Discovery II Pastime(s): Playing Airsoft with his kids. Favorite album(s): "They Might Be Giants" by They Might Be Giants
Mike "Wiz" Wisland
Audio Engineering Consultant
Mike is the Managing Director and resident audiophile of Podcast Tuneup. Mike has 15 years of international freelance experience recording music, doing voice overs, audio engineering, and consulting for audio and optics electronics. His business contacts include Boeing, United Airlines, BE Aerospace, and various government agencies. Not something you would expect from a guy who wears Hawaiian shirts and talks with hand puppets.
Current Podcast(s): Twist Pop Fizz Favorite Movie(s): "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi," and "The Matrix" Transportation: Forest Green Toyota 4-Runner Pastime(s): Collecting beverages from all decades. Favorite album(s): "Spilt Milk" by Jellyfish, "Abbey Road" by The Beatles, and "Secret Messages" by Electric Light Orchestra
Chad Clark
Photography Consultant
Chad has 5 years’ experience as a professional photographer and media developer. With his work as a photojournalist appearing in newspapers across Utah, and his current status teaching in the Granite School District, he’s basically half-Peter Parker, half-Clark Kent, and half-Indiana Jones. As you will come to understand after working with him, Chad always gives 150%.
Current Podcast(s): The Night Writerz Favorite Movie(s): "Field Of Dreams" Transportation: Honda Accord Pastime(s): The American one. Baseball! Favorite album(s): "Houses of the Holy" by Led Zeppelin
Shane Armitage
Web & Media Design Consultant
Shane is the Creative Director at Podcast Tuneup. With 6 years of experience in motion, web, video, and photo design, his passion lies in attempting to infuse everything with aesthetic awesomeness while adhering to accessibility standards. Shane has been fortunate enough to work with some amazing clients including Disney, NBC Universal, ABC Family, Club Penguin, Neopets, MGA, Warner Brothers, and many more.
When he isn't busy tinkering on the website, Shane loves researching new technologies and dreaming of ways to implement them to make life / work easier. Shane holds a bachelor's degree in Digital Media from Utah Valley University and a master's degree from the School of Hard Knocks.
Favorite Podcast(s): Boing Boing TV Favorite Movie(s): The original Star Wars trilogy Transportation: 1993 Ford Ranger with 322,000 glorious miles Pastime(s): Spending time with family, mountain biking, learning new stuff. Favorite album(s): "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd and "Check Your Head" by The Beastie Boys (*favorites subject to change at any time)
