web02.fireside.fm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:05:21 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “A Train” https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/tags/a-train Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Everything awesome in the world of technology, social media, and entertainment! Join us as we discuss the latest gadgets, web sites, and talk with people doing awesome things in tech! www.AwesomeCast.net en-us episodic Sorgatron Media Everything awesome in the world of technology, social media, and entertainment! Join us as we discuss the latest gadgets, web sites, and talk with people doing awesome things in tech! www.AwesomeCast.net no Sorgatron Media awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com Netflix Needs to Chill Out | AwesomeCast 440 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/438 e96130f7-ca1b-491c-8ae7-3533fd5ca239 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week's tech headlines. 1:08:50 no <strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="https://www.bardicmysterytour.com/">Bardic Mystery Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.sliceonbroadway.com/">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="http://www.alexanderkahrs.com/">Alex Kahrs Design &amp; Media!</a> </strong> There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week's tech headlines, including: <ul> <li>Brian is sharing some of what he's working on these days!</li> <li>Brian is schooling us on how he uses multiple smart devices - in the same room.</li> <li>Brian is sharing how he uses <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/591054">Garmin Speak with Alexa</a> as his Awesome Thing of the Week.</li> <li>Did you know you could actually have a conversation with your smart device?</li> <li>Krause is sharing a <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/thrifter-deal-apc-smart-surge-protector-power-strip">smart surge protector power strip</a> as his Awesome Thing of the Week.</li> <li>Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is from his recent SAE trip. He's sharing how a team from Canada modified their plane for snowy conditions.</li> <li>Sorg and Brian both shared <a href="https://www.nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/welcome-to-bricksburgh-a-lego-pop-up-bar-is-coming-to-pittsburgh/?fbclid=IwAR1jfxDMoWxr11_sryaiRZSCHJYO7IJm_7c8umztCjN2kIIrwUaCOvveHxA">Bricksburgh - a LEGO pop-up bar</a>, so of course we have to talk about it.</li> <li>We're learning about how SAE is using <a href="https://www.cnet.com/how-to/things-to-know-about-facebook-portal/">Facebook Portal</a> for remote access onsite help.</li> <li>A-Train is the AI in Facebook Portal.</li> <li>We're talking about how <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/6/18298146/netflix-confirms-it-yanked-airplay-support-wont-let-you-beam-shows-to-apple-tvs-anymore">Netflix has killed AirPlay support</a>.</li> <li>Getting older is getting easier because of technology.</li> <li>Brian is sharing how he's using a vertical mouse, ergonomic keyboard, and a lumbar pillow from Amazon to counteract the results of his aging process.</li> <li>Google podcast is making <a href="https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/03/26/google-podcasts-in-episode-search-is-coming-shows-now-being-fully-transcribed/?fbclid=IwAR1iuTZ478NTZ6bhacFGuw-3gadTG-nOSgxxKF-gEMdU91_XVBRQvY9PtUo">in-episode searching</a> easier by transcribing episodes.</li> <li>Microsoft is going to <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/5/18296816/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-subscription-pricing-release-date-rumors">combine Xbox game pass and live</a> into a monthly subscription?</li> </ul> After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (<a href="http://twitter.com/Pgh_Slice">@Pgh_Slice</a>) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (<a href="http://sliceonbroadway.com/">sliceonbroadway.com</a>) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at <a href="mailto:awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com">awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com</a> and we’ll save you a seat! Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/323401861015051/">AwesomeCast Facebook Group</a> to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Brian Crawford (<a href="http://twitter.com/bcrawpgh">@bcrawpgh</a>), Krause (<a href="http://twitter.com/KrazyKrause">@KrazyKrause</a>), and Sorg (<a href="http://twitter.com/Sorgatron">@Sorgatron</a>) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast">Patreon.com/awesomecast</a>! Remember to check out our friends at the <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">River’s Edge</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH">@RiversEdgePGH</a>) and <a href="http://the405media.com/">The 405 Media</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/The405Radio">@The405Radio</a>) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out <a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/">sorgatronmedia.com</a> and <a href="https://awesomecast.com/">awesomecast.</a>com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST A-Train, Airplay, alexa, amazon, Awesome Cast, AwesomeCast, Brian Crawford, Bricksburgh, facebook, Facebook Portal, Game Pass, Garmin Speak, google, LEGO, microsoft, netflix, podcast, Pop-Up, SAE, Smart Devices, tech, Tech Talk, technology, XBox, XBox Live This week’s episode brought to you by Bardic Mystery Tour, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!

There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week's tech headlines, including:

  • Brian is sharing some of what he's working on these days!
  • Brian is schooling us on how he uses multiple smart devices - in the same room.
  • Brian is sharing how he uses Garmin Speak with Alexa as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • Did you know you could actually have a conversation with your smart device?
  • Krause is sharing a smart surge protector power strip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is from his recent SAE trip. He's sharing how a team from Canada modified their plane for snowy conditions.
  • Sorg and Brian both shared Bricksburgh - a LEGO pop-up bar, so of course we have to talk about it.
  • We're learning about how SAE is using Facebook Portal for remote access onsite help.
  • A-Train is the AI in Facebook Portal.
  • We're talking about how Netflix has killed AirPlay support.
  • Getting older is getting easier because of technology.
  • Brian is sharing how he's using a vertical mouse, ergonomic keyboard, and a lumbar pillow from Amazon to counteract the results of his aging process.
  • Google podcast is making in-episode searching easier by transcribing episodes.
  • Microsoft is going to combine Xbox game pass and live into a monthly subscription?

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Brian Crawford (@bcrawpgh), Krause (@KrazyKrause), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

]]> This week’s episode brought to you by Bardic Mystery Tour, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!

There are some new, but familiar faces on the couch this week as Sorg is joined by Krause and Brian to talk about this week's tech headlines, including:

  • Brian is sharing some of what he's working on these days!
  • Brian is schooling us on how he uses multiple smart devices - in the same room.
  • Brian is sharing how he uses Garmin Speak with Alexa as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • Did you know you could actually have a conversation with your smart device?
  • Krause is sharing a smart surge protector power strip as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
  • Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is from his recent SAE trip. He's sharing how a team from Canada modified their plane for snowy conditions.
  • Sorg and Brian both shared Bricksburgh - a LEGO pop-up bar, so of course we have to talk about it.
  • We're learning about how SAE is using Facebook Portal for remote access onsite help.
  • A-Train is the AI in Facebook Portal.
  • We're talking about how Netflix has killed AirPlay support.
  • Getting older is getting easier because of technology.
  • Brian is sharing how he's using a vertical mouse, ergonomic keyboard, and a lumbar pillow from Amazon to counteract the results of his aging process.
  • Google podcast is making in-episode searching easier by transcribing episodes.
  • Microsoft is going to combine Xbox game pass and live into a monthly subscription?

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat!

Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Brian Crawford (@bcrawpgh), Krause (@KrazyKrause), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

]]>