AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Chachi Video Game Minute”

We Got Custom 3D-Printed AT-ATs! + Steam Machine Reveal, Netflix Games, Star Wars Gifts & More! | AwesomeCast 758

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week on AwesomeCast 758, Sorg, Katie, and Podnar unwrap a pile of geeky goodness! Chachi surprises the crew with custom 3D-printed AT-@-AT Star Wars sculptures, Dave reviews the Bissell CrossWave hard-floor cleaner, and we break down the newest gaming news including the Steam Machine reboot, a DDR world record, and Netflix’s surprisingly strong push into console-quality games like WWE 2K25.

We also explore Disney’s Star Wars Life Day Gift Guide, the wild GameStop Trade Anything Day, a Minecraft rebuild of Pittsburgh’s legendary Century III Mall, and Google’s rollout of Gemini 3. Plus: which AI model would you trust on your iPhone?

Join us for gadgets, games, tech talk, and holiday chaos—Pittsburgh-style.

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Simpsons Invade Fortnite + Apple’s Bizarre New Gadget | AwesomeCast 757

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into:
• Apple’s iPhone “Pocket” sling (Issey Miyake) — a 3D-knit, cross-body way to carry your iPhone that channels the designer behind Steve Jobs’ turtlenecks. Is this fashion-meets-tech or iPod Socks 2.0?
• Fortnite’s Springfield takeover — an entire Simpsons-styled map, Battle Pass skins, and Sidekicks (pet-like companions). We compare Crew pricing to Game Pass and why this might be the cheapest way to stay current.
• Robotics & AI Discovery Day — we produced a rooftop live demo with SKA Robotics showing AI-assisted corrosion detection on local bridges. Here’s what worked, what wind ruined, and why this matters for infrastructure. Watch the talks via PRN.
• iPad Pro at 10 — the unrealized potential vs. real-world utility (monitors, comics, control apps) from a decade-old device that still pulls its weight.
• Pittsburgh International’s new terminal — what’s changing for travelers, especially those checking oversized gear.
• Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Zelda filming news, GTA 6 date chatter, RDR2 sales movement, Switch 2 momentum. (As heard in-show.)
• AI browsers & privacy — early takeaways after dog-fooding an agent-powered browser.

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From Met Ray Band Promise to TSA Love Letters | AwesomeCast 751

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

This week on AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar are joined by intern Mac to dive into the latest in Apple tech, production travel hacks, and wearable innovation. Sorg shares stories from producing Defy Wrestling in Seattle, including packing $30K worth of video gear and dealing with TSA “love letters.” Dave brings real-world testing of the iPhone 17 Pro Max camera with stunning 8x zoom shots.

Plus:
• Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses demo disaster (and why it failed)
• Live transcription, translation & privacy risks with smart eyewear
• watchOS & iOS 17 tips: CarPlay widgets, Fitness+, Notes on Apple Watch
• Chachi’s Video Game Minute on how shows like Fallout boost game sales
• Reflex 240mm lens for mobile pros
• Intern Mac drops knowledge on Apple vs Meta AI features

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