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by Jack Smith

21 episodes
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We delve into the bizarre and often cringe-worthy world of IT mishaps, glitches, and the horror stories that come with it. With a sarcastic twist we recount the tales of those who somehow manage to create chaos out of the simplest tasks. We strike a balance between relatable frustration and dark humor that gets even the most cringe-inducing stories entertaining and you will find yourself laughing, cringing, and shaking their heads in disbelief as we take a wild ride through the chaotic world of IT, where every glitch is a ghost story waiting to be told.

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Jack's Rants - The New Change Management - ITIL Change Control, Organizational Change, and Why Project Managers Suddenly Need Psychology Degrees

June 22, 2026

Jack's Rants - The New Change Management - ITIL Change Control, Organizational Change, and Why Project Managers Suddenly Need Psychology Degrees

<p>Once upon a time, Change Management meant raising an RFC, preparing a rollback plan, and surviving the Change Advisory Board. Today, it also means stakeholder engagement, communication plans, adoption metrics, workshops, and apparently having the emotional intelligence of a licensed therapist</p> <p>Whether you're a project manager, systems engineer, change manager, or simply someone who's ever heard the phrase "we've always done it this way," this rant will probably feel uncomfortably familiar.</p> <p> </p> <p>Want even more info ? Read our show notes and related blog post related to this episode : <a href= "https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/jacks-rants-the-new-change-management/">https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/jacks-rants-the-new-change-management/</a></p> <p>00:23 Introduction<br /> 01:23 Evolution of Change<br /> 02:39 Change Challenges<br /> 04:14 Human Factors<br /> 06:56 Practical Solutions<br /> 10:25 Conclusion</p>

Episode thumbnail for GDPR Enters the Chat - The Day a Hiring Exercise Became an Information Security Incident

June 15, 2026

GDPR Enters the Chat - The Day a Hiring Exercise Became an Information Security Incident

<p>It was supposed to be a routine hiring exercise. A candidate receives a technical assignment, reviews the provided material, and prepares a solution. Then someone notices that the "anonymous" dataset isn't anonymous at all. What follows is an uncomfortable discovery involving confidential business information, questions about data handling, and an unexpected conversation with legal.</p> <p>In this episode of IT Horror Stories with Jack Smith, we discuss how good intentions, poorly sanitized data, and assumptions about anonymity can quickly transform a recruitment exercise into an information security incident. Along the way, we explore data governance, confidentiality, risk management, and what organizations should do when they discover they've shared information they never intended to expose.</p> <p>00:00 Introduction<br /> 02:18 Security Breach<br /> 03:25 Social Engineering Risk<br /> 10:54 Company Response<br /> 12:46 Final Thoughts</p>

Episode thumbnail for Spooling Out of Control - Enterprise Printing Explained and Why Printing Still Breaks IT

June 1, 2026

Spooling Out of Control - Enterprise Printing Explained and Why Printing Still Breaks IT

<p>Printing is one of those technologies everyone assumes should have been solved years ago — until someone can't print invoices, shipping labels stop coming out, or 50,000 customer letters suddenly disappear into a print queue somewhere. In this episode, we take a tour through the strange and surprisingly complex world of printing: from small desktop printers and office multifunction devices to enterprise print servers and industrial mass-mailing environments that still move serious business.</p> <p>We explore why printing continues to survive every digital transformation, what actually happens behind the scenes when you click "Print," and why reliability suddenly becomes very important when paper turns into payroll, warehouse labels, customer communication, or operational downtime. Because nothing reminds people that IT exists faster than when the printer stops working.</p> <p>Want even more info ? Read our show notes and related blog post related to this episode : <a href= "https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/episode-15-spooling-out-of-control/">https://blog.ithorrorstories.eu/episode-15-spooling-out-of-control/</a></p> <p>00:00 IT Horror Stories<br /> 02:00 Industrial Printing<br /> 06:00 Printer Installation<br /> 11:00 Mission Critical Printing<br /> 15:00 High Volume Printing<br /> 17:30 DTP and Mac Systems<br /> 24:00 Printing Challenges</p> <p> </p>

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What is IT Horror Stories with Jack Smith?

We delve into the bizarre and often cringe-worthy world of IT mishaps, glitches, and the horror stories that come with it. With a sarcastic twist we recount the tales of those who somehow manage to create chaos out of the simplest tasks.

We strike a balance between relatable frustration and dark humor that gets even the most cringe-inducing stories entertaining and you will find yourself laughing, cringing, and shaking their heads in disbelief as we take a wild ride through the chaotic world of IT, where every glitch is a ghost story waiting to be told.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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