Boots on the Ground

Boots on the Ground: The Tech Life brings you inside the real world of IT—where outdated systems, high-pressure fixes, and unexpected challenges define the day. Hosted by John Katsavos, this show shares raw stories from the field, interviews with industry pros, and practical lessons to help you grow your skills, sharpen your mindset, and thrive in the trenches of modern tech. Perfect for IT pros, aspiring tech workers, and anyone who wants the truth about working in IT.

Boots on the Ground is a technology podcast hosted by John Katsavos, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Katsavos hosts Boots on the Ground, a technology show with 25 episodes published.

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  Boots on the Ground

  BOG018 - Thursday July 3, 2026

  Jul 2, 202619 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Boots on the Ground, John breaks down a busy day in the field involving service calls, parts pickups, customer needs, and the challenge of keeping work moving while managing logistics on the road.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered:</p><p><br></p><p>• Field Service Operations</p><p><br></p><p>• It Support Challenges</p><p><br></p><p>• Parts Pickup And Logistics</p><p><br></p><p>• Customer Communication</p><p><br></p><p>• Software Troubleshooting</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Published through PodBolt.</p>

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  Boots on the Ground

  BOG017 - Tuesday February 17, 2026

  Jul 1, 202629 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Boots on the Ground, John reflects on a demanding day in the field, sharing what it looks like to handle service calls, customer expectations, logistics, and the mental load of real-world IT support.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered:</p><p><br></p><p>• Field Service Operations</p><p><br></p><p>• It Support Challenges</p><p><br></p><p>• Parts Pickup And Logistics</p><p><br></p><p>• Hardware And Device Work</p><p><br></p><p>• Software Troubleshooting</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Published through PodBolt.</p>

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  Boots on the Ground

  BOG016 - Monday June 29, 2026

  Jun 30, 202617 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Boots on the Ground, John reflects on a demanding day in the field, sharing what it looks like to handle service calls, customer expectations, logistics, and the mental load of real-world IT support.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered:</p><p><br></p><p>• Field Service Operations</p><p><br></p><p>• It Support Challenges</p><p><br></p><p>• Parts Pickup And Logistics</p><p><br></p><p>• Customer Communication</p><p><br></p><p>• Hardware And Device Work</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Published through PodBolt.</p>

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  Boots on the Ground

  BOG015 - Thursday February 12, 2026

  Jun 19, 20265 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Boots on the Ground, John shares a real-world field update from the road, covering the practical realities of IT support, service calls, customer needs, and the daily pressure of staying organized while moving between jobs.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered:</p><p><br></p><p>• Field Service Operations</p><p><br></p><p>• Parts Pickup And Logistics</p><p><br></p><p>• Software Troubleshooting</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Published through PodBolt.</p>

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  Boots on the Ground

  BOG014 - Wednesday February 11, 2026

  Jun 19, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Boots on the Ground, John reflects on a demanding day in the field, sharing what it looks like to handle service calls, customer expectations, logistics, and the mental load of real-world IT support.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Covered:</p><p><br></p><p>• Field Service Operations</p><p><br></p><p>• It Support Challenges</p><p><br></p><p>• Parts Pickup And Logistics</p><p><br></p><p>• Customer Communication</p><p><br></p><p>• Hardware And Device Work</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Published through PodBolt.</p>

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