AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Gotta Deduct ’Em All: PokeTax, ProArt, & Muppet Mayhem! | AwesomeCast 727

April 2nd, 2025  |  1 hr 1 min

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This week on AwesomeCast 727, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of tech! From filing your taxes Pokémon-style with PokeTax, to testing out AI that turns real-life photos into Muppet mayhem, we’ve got your geeky cravings covered. We explore the NFL’s shift from the chain gang to 8K camera tracking, Sorg reviews the color-accurate ASUS ProArt Display, and we question reality with Turner’s Ranch Milk. Plus, updates on Nintendo Switch digital game sharing and a big win for Slice on Broadway as the World’s Best Cheese Pizza!

Space Shrooms, Gemini Grows, and the Watch That Wouldn’t Die | AwesomeCast 726

March 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

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In this episode of AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg, Chachi, and Dave Podnar explore the latest in tech and innovation, including updates to ChatGPT’s AI image tools, Google Gemini’s new audio summarization feature, and the quiet return of the Pebble smartwatch. They also dive into ethical concerns around AI removing watermarks from images and NASA’s experiment growing mushrooms in space. Plus, Sorg shares his experience with his new blue Ford Maverick hybrid and how 3D-printed car accessories are becoming a thing. It’s a packed episode full of future-facing gadgets, AI hacks, and geeky nostalgia.

Pittsburgh’s Wildest Hills & Smart Tech Thrills | AwesomeCast 725

March 19th, 2025  |  58 mins 11 secs

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From CD Players to Talking AI – Tech Nostalgia & Future Innovations Collide! | AwesomeCast 724

March 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

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🚀 From mix CDs to AI-powered fast food, this week’s AwesomeCast is a wild ride through tech nostalgia and futuristic innovations! Join Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar as they rediscover CD players in modern cars, test a $5 remote-controlled peanut mobile, and explore AI voice assistants that sound eerily human. Plus, we dive into McDonald’s AI-driven drive-thrus, BlueSky’s latest social media upgrades, and the Cat Wars Calendar that’s taking over the galaxy! 🎢🤖🐱 Watch, listen, and geek out with us!

Sleep Tracking, Festival Tech & Toyota’s Woven City | AwesomeCast 723

March 5th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

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Asteroid FOMO | AwesomeCast 722

February 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Welcome to another episode of AwesomeCast, where we dive into the latest in tech, gadgets, and digital trends! This week, we cover a range of topics, from near-Earth asteroids to the latest iPhone video tech and even a trip down memory lane with old-school memory cards. Let’s get into it!

Podcasting Smarter: Riverside vs. Zencastr, AI Tools & More! | AwesomeCast 721

February 18th, 2025  |  52 mins 49 secs

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In this episode of AwesomeCast, the crew dives into the latest tech trends, AI tools, podcasting platforms, and some innovative gadgets. Sorg records live from Ann Arbor, Michigan, testing Riverside FM as a podcasting solution while discussing its features, costs, and alternatives like Zencastr.

AwesomeCast 720

February 10th, 2025  |  30 mins 29 secs

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From Carmen Sandiego to AI Misinformation: A Tech Time Warp | AwesomeCast 719

February 5th, 2025  |  56 mins 50 secs

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Get geeky and get awesome with AwesomeCast 719! This week, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into the latest in tech, social media, and nostalgic gaming, covering new apps, social media cross-posting strategies, AI tools, and old-school Carmen Sandiego games.

Supersonic Booms & TikTok Dooms | AwesomeCast 718

January 29th, 2025  |  57 mins 58 secs

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Geeking Out Over Cat Wars, Smart Doors, and Production Floors | AwesomeCast 717

January 22nd, 2025  |  55 mins 34 secs

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Doom Captchas, Smart Dog Collars, and Retro Tech Gold | AwesomeCast 716

January 15th, 2025  |  55 mins 59 secs

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iPhone Toaster | AwesomeCast 715

January 8th, 2025  |  1 hr 43 secs

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Happy Holidays from AwesomeCast: Wishing You a Season of Cheer and Tech Fun! 🎁🎄

December 25th, 2024  |  1 min 3 secs

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Unwrapping 2024’s Awesome Tech Gifts and 2025 Predictions | AwesomeCast 714

December 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Join the AwesomeCast crew for a festive holiday special as they reflect on 2024’s biggest tech trends and share their predictions for 2025! Highlights include discussions on the Apple Vision Pro, the rise of indie games, AI’s creative breakthroughs like Adobe’s reflection removal, and TikTok Shop’s impact on small businesses. Plus, a bit of holiday fun with predictions, shaming past forecasts, and celebrating awesome tech moments of the year. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and holiday cheer seekers alike!

Exploring the Cathedral of Learning and OpenAI’s Cinematic Revolution | AwesomeCast 713

December 11th, 2024  |  58 mins 28 secs

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