Episodes

New Beginnings
Dec. 28, 2022

New Beginnings

Today'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 trade sc...
Scheduling Success
Dec. 21, 2022

Scheduling Success

Sometimes 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 bioch...
Guest: Julia Carter
Catching Up with Vontrez Moore
Dec. 19, 2022

Catching Up with Vontrez Moore

In 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 podcasts?...
Now or Never?
Dec. 15, 2022

Now or Never?

In 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 aspiring a...
Guest: Brian
Catching Up with Jackal Vasquez
Dec. 12, 2022

Catching Up with Jackal Vasquez

In 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 is ...
Catching Up with Althea Noonan
Dec. 5, 2022

Catching Up with Althea Noonan

In 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. Interested in v...
No Hesitations
Nov. 30, 2022

No Hesitations

When 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 year C...
Content Creators Special
Nov. 21, 2022

Content Creators Special

For 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 with fr...
Being The Best Me
Nov. 16, 2022

Being The Best Me

Starting 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 telev...
Guest: Kobi McCray
Exploring the World
Nov. 2, 2022

Exploring the World

A 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 a sop...
Guest: Alanna DaRin
Catching Up with Emmanuel McNeill
Oct. 24, 2022

Catching Up with Emmanuel McNeill

In 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 the S...
Making the Connection
Oct. 19, 2022

Making the Connection

A 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 the Un...
Catching Up with Jayla Johnson
Oct. 10, 2022

Catching Up with Jayla Johnson

In 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 pre-me...
Investing in Our Future
Oct. 5, 2022

Investing in Our Future

An 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. Sergi...
Catching Up with Noah Ochsenreither
Sept. 26, 2022

Catching Up with Noah Ochsenreither

In 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 graduati...
Adventure Throughout Life
Sept. 21, 2022

Adventure Throughout Life

A 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 i s a Junior at Virginia Tech studying Chemical Engineering with a passion in crochet and art. Interested ...
Catching Up with Ta'Jion Jeanty
Sept. 12, 2022

Catching Up with Ta'Jion Jeanty

In 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 into ...
Driving Motivation
Sept. 7, 2022

Driving Motivation

With 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 Bran'sTe...
Catching Up with Justin Lancaster
Aug. 29, 2022

Catching Up with Justin Lancaster

In 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 video p...
Celebrating the Milestones
Aug. 24, 2022

Celebrating the Milestones

Kadin 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 YouTube c...
Guest: Kadin Roane
Catching Up with Zac Vaillancourt
Aug. 15, 2022

Catching Up with Zac Vaillancourt

In 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 Astronomy. Int...
Passion Towards Progress
Aug. 10, 2022

Passion Towards Progress

In 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 acou...
Catching Up with Kyle Robinson
Aug. 1, 2022

Catching Up with Kyle Robinson

In 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 being ab...
Gaming Update Special for July 2022
Aug. 1, 2022

Gaming Update Special for July 2022

For 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 video ga...