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AwesomeCast 788: Pew Pew - Retro Gaming on Apple TV, Minimalist Flip Phones & the AI Backlash

July 21st, 2026  |  1 hr 6 mins

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Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore the return of retro technology and the growing demand for digital tools that give users more control.

Katie shares the Dungeon Crawler Carl-inspired Mama’s Night Off browser game. Dave introduces Garmin’s new screenless fitness tracker, while Sorg explains how he set up RetroArch on Apple TV to play games from classic consoles and computers.

The crew also discusses PlayStation 5 emulation, GameStop’s response to the decline of physical discs, and why consumers are returning to vinyl, CDs, cassettes, flip phones, and other forms of physical technology.

An extended conversation examines how AI is being incorporated into creative tools, business software, search, image editing, and video production. The hosts consider responsible AI use, the difference between generative AI and other machine-learning features, and the environmental and infrastructure concerns surrounding rapid data-center growth.

Other stories include NASA’s Psyche spacecraft capturing a Mars flyby, Pittsburgh movie locations in the Pastfinders app, the minimalist Light Flip phone, the OpenMote Wii Remote development board, Google Photos restoring classic search, and Ralph Teetor’s invention of cruise control.

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A Toilet Is Light Work For An iPhone | AwesomeCast 681

April 9th, 2024  |  59 mins 5 secs

3d-printed organs, ai-generated music, airpods, ar glasses, creative processes, digital privacy, google privacy., healthcare innovation, incognito mode, personal entertainment, podcasting, professional wrestling, smartphone durability, technology, water-resistant phones

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AwesomeCast LIVE: Exploring the Nexus of Technology and Wrestling

Join Mike Sorg and Katie Dudders on AwesomeCast LIVE as they delve into the fascinating intersection of technology, professional wrestling, and the latest gadgets. This episode brings you a mix of humor, insights, and the cutting edge of tech developments. Don't miss our discussion on water-resistant phones, the adventures of owning AirPods, AI-generated podcast music, breakthroughs in 3D-printed organs, the potential of AR glasses, and the significance of digital privacy in incognito mode.