web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:08:42 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Katie Dudas” https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/tags/katie%20dudas Wed, 01 Apr 2026 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 Artemis II Moon Mission, AI Chatbot Risks, Apple TikTok & LEGO Zelda | AwesomeCast 774 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/924 bb07cd19-4796-44aa-b815-52db901d60af Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media This week on AwesomeCast 774, Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar talk about the upcoming Artemis II moon mission, the surprisingly useful Heinz Verified restaurant map, and Chachi’s growing 3D printing Etsy shop. They also dig into a Stanford study on AI chatbot sycophancy, check out the What’s Up With That research assistant browser extension, react to Adobe Illustrator’s new 2D-to-3D Project Turntable, explore Apple’s TikTok mascot strategy, and get excited about LEGO Ocarina of Time sets. 1:01:01 no This week’s AwesomeCast brought together one of those classic mixes that makes the show so much fun: real tech questions, weird internet discoveries, nostalgic gaming talk, and a strong dose of Pittsburgh personality. Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar kick things off with their Awesome Things of the Week, and the lineup is wonderfully varied. Dave looks ahead to Artemis II, the upcoming crewed moon mission that will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in decades. The conversation covers how the mission works, why the far side of the moon still creates communication challenges, and why “just rebuilding Apollo” is not nearly as simple as some people assume. Katie’s pick is much closer to home, at least for Pittsburghers: Heinz Verified. The new site helps users find restaurants that serve Heinz ketchup, making it both practical and hilarious for anyone who has ever been personally offended by mystery catsup in a diner bottle. The crew immediately starts checking cities they’ll be traveling to and appreciates that users can nominate restaurants for inclusion. Sorg’s pick highlights Chachi’s 3D-printing Etsy shop, Plastic Fun Time. From the now-famous bag of Fs to the Rock Lobster and other fun prints, it’s a cool look at somebody taking a maker hobby and turning it into a real side business. It also turns into a broader appreciation for creative small-scale production and clever product design. The middle of the episode gets more serious with a discussion around a Stanford study on AI chatbot advice. Katie explains how researchers tested large language models against stories from the “Am I the Asshole?” subreddit and found that chatbots often validated problematic behavior more than humans did. That opens the door to a bigger conversation about AI agreeability, emotional dependency, digital literacy, and what it means when people begin treating chatbots like close confidants instead of tools. The AI thread continues with What’s Up With That, a browser extension built to help readers analyze articles, pull out new signals, simplify jargon, and better connect ideas across sources. For anyone doing research-heavy work, the crew sees real promise in the concept. On the creative side, Dave shares Adobe Illustrator’s Project Turntable, which can rotate 2D vector art in 3D space. That sparks a discussion about animation workflows, creative accessibility, and the kinds of production bottlenecks tools like this might reduce. The episode also finds time for ChannelSurfer.tv, a retro-TV style interface for YouTube, plus a look at Apple’s TikTok presence, where the company seems to be leaning into a Finder-inspired mascot to help explain macOS features in a more playful way. Dave also wraps up Women’s History Month by spotlighting several women who shaped space science, leading to a thoughtful discussion about visibility, representation, and why stories like these matter. And then, in true AwesomeCast fashion, the crew ends up hyped about LEGO Zelda sets, including Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle and the Great Deku Tree, prompting nostalgia, sticker shock, and renewed debate over whether Sorg finally needs to properly play Ocarina of Time. If you like your tech podcasts with equal parts curiosity, commentary, and chaos, this is a great episode. Links from this episode Chachi’s Etsy shop / Plastic Fun Time https://www.etsy.com/shop/plasticfuntime/?etsrc=sdt Heinz Verified https://www.heinz.com/heinzverified Artemis II launch article https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-countdown-how-and-when-to-watch-the-launch-of-the-manned-mission-to-the-moon/ Women who shaped our understanding of space https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/five-women-who-shaped-our-understanding-space Channel Surfer https://channelsurfer.tv/?ch=14 What’s Up With That https://whatsupwiththat.app/practice/ Adobe Illustrator Project Turntable article https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/30/adobe-illustrator-now-lets-you-rotate-2d-vectors-in-3d-space/ Apple on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@apple?r=1&t=ZP-959iBFWcaSN LEGO Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-77093?cmp=PSO-FBIG-AMS-EN-RE-PO-LPV-LREXCLUSIVEPRODUCTLAUNCH-SHOP-HA-LkAd-PRS-AlwaysOn-GAMINGZP&utmcampaign=120242713322920054&utmcontent=120245958217060054&utmid=120242713322920054&utmmedium=paid&utmsource=fb&utm_term=120242713322930054 LEGO Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/great-deku-tree-2-in-1-77092 tech news, pittsburgh, podaAwesomeCast, AwesomeCast 774, Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dave Podnar, tech podcast, Pittsburgh podcast, Artemis II, NASA, moon mission, Heinz Verified, Heinz ketchup, Chachi, 3D printing, Etsy shop, Plastic Fun Time, Xbox, Epic Games layoffs, Nintendo, digital vs physical games, AI chatbots, AI sycophancy, Stanford study, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Whats Up With That, browser extension, article analysis, Adobe Illustrator, Project Turntable, animation tools, ChannelSurfer, Apple TikTok, Finder mascot, Women’s History Month, Katherine Johnson, Nancy Grace Roman, Vera Rubin, Kalpana Chawla, Patricia Cowings, Hidden Figures, LEGO Zelda, Ocarina of Time, Great Deku Tree, gaming news, geek culturecast, social media, sorgatron media, This week’s AwesomeCast brought together one of those classic mixes that makes the show so much fun: real tech questions, weird internet discoveries, nostalgic gaming talk, and a strong dose of Pittsburgh personality.

Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar kick things off with their Awesome Things of the Week, and the lineup is wonderfully varied. Dave looks ahead to Artemis II, the upcoming crewed moon mission that will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in decades. The conversation covers how the mission works, why the far side of the moon still creates communication challenges, and why “just rebuilding Apollo” is not nearly as simple as some people assume.

Katie’s pick is much closer to home, at least for Pittsburghers: Heinz Verified. The new site helps users find restaurants that serve Heinz ketchup, making it both practical and hilarious for anyone who has ever been personally offended by mystery catsup in a diner bottle. The crew immediately starts checking cities they’ll be traveling to and appreciates that users can nominate restaurants for inclusion.

Sorg’s pick highlights Chachi’s 3D-printing Etsy shop, Plastic Fun Time. From the now-famous bag of Fs to the Rock Lobster and other fun prints, it’s a cool look at somebody taking a maker hobby and turning it into a real side business. It also turns into a broader appreciation for creative small-scale production and clever product design.

The middle of the episode gets more serious with a discussion around a Stanford study on AI chatbot advice. Katie explains how researchers tested large language models against stories from the “Am I the Asshole?” subreddit and found that chatbots often validated problematic behavior more than humans did. That opens the door to a bigger conversation about AI agreeability, emotional dependency, digital literacy, and what it means when people begin treating chatbots like close confidants instead of tools.

The AI thread continues with What’s Up With That, a browser extension built to help readers analyze articles, pull out new signals, simplify jargon, and better connect ideas across sources. For anyone doing research-heavy work, the crew sees real promise in the concept.

On the creative side, Dave shares Adobe Illustrator’s Project Turntable, which can rotate 2D vector art in 3D space. That sparks a discussion about animation workflows, creative accessibility, and the kinds of production bottlenecks tools like this might reduce.

The episode also finds time for ChannelSurfer.tv, a retro-TV style interface for YouTube, plus a look at Apple’s TikTok presence, where the company seems to be leaning into a Finder-inspired mascot to help explain macOS features in a more playful way.

Dave also wraps up Women’s History Month by spotlighting several women who shaped space science, leading to a thoughtful discussion about visibility, representation, and why stories like these matter.

And then, in true AwesomeCast fashion, the crew ends up hyped about LEGO Zelda sets, including Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle and the Great Deku Tree, prompting nostalgia, sticker shock, and renewed debate over whether Sorg finally needs to properly play Ocarina of Time.

If you like your tech podcasts with equal parts curiosity, commentary, and chaos, this is a great episode.

Links from this episode
Chachi’s Etsy shop / Plastic Fun Time
https://www.etsy.com/shop/plasticfuntime/?etsrc=sdt
Heinz Verified
https://www.heinz.com/heinzverified
Artemis II launch article
https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-countdown-how-and-when-to-watch-the-launch-of-the-manned-mission-to-the-moon/
Women who shaped our understanding of space
https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/five-women-who-shaped-our-understanding-space
Channel Surfer
https://channelsurfer.tv/?ch=14
What’s Up With That
https://whatsupwiththat.app/practice/
Adobe Illustrator Project Turntable article
https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/30/adobe-illustrator-now-lets-you-rotate-2d-vectors-in-3d-space/
Apple on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@apple?_r=1&_t=ZP-959iBFWcaSN
LEGO Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-77093?cmp=PSO-FBIG-AMS-EN-RE-PO-LPV-LR_EXCLUSIVE_PRODUCT_LAUNCH-SHOP-HA-LkAd-PRS-Always_On-GAMINGZ_P&utm_campaign=120242713322920054&utm_content=120245958217060054&utm_id=120242713322920054&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_term=120242713322930054
LEGO Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/great-deku-tree-2-in-1-77092

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]]> This week’s AwesomeCast brought together one of those classic mixes that makes the show so much fun: real tech questions, weird internet discoveries, nostalgic gaming talk, and a strong dose of Pittsburgh personality.

Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar kick things off with their Awesome Things of the Week, and the lineup is wonderfully varied. Dave looks ahead to Artemis II, the upcoming crewed moon mission that will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in decades. The conversation covers how the mission works, why the far side of the moon still creates communication challenges, and why “just rebuilding Apollo” is not nearly as simple as some people assume.

Katie’s pick is much closer to home, at least for Pittsburghers: Heinz Verified. The new site helps users find restaurants that serve Heinz ketchup, making it both practical and hilarious for anyone who has ever been personally offended by mystery catsup in a diner bottle. The crew immediately starts checking cities they’ll be traveling to and appreciates that users can nominate restaurants for inclusion.

Sorg’s pick highlights Chachi’s 3D-printing Etsy shop, Plastic Fun Time. From the now-famous bag of Fs to the Rock Lobster and other fun prints, it’s a cool look at somebody taking a maker hobby and turning it into a real side business. It also turns into a broader appreciation for creative small-scale production and clever product design.

The middle of the episode gets more serious with a discussion around a Stanford study on AI chatbot advice. Katie explains how researchers tested large language models against stories from the “Am I the Asshole?” subreddit and found that chatbots often validated problematic behavior more than humans did. That opens the door to a bigger conversation about AI agreeability, emotional dependency, digital literacy, and what it means when people begin treating chatbots like close confidants instead of tools.

The AI thread continues with What’s Up With That, a browser extension built to help readers analyze articles, pull out new signals, simplify jargon, and better connect ideas across sources. For anyone doing research-heavy work, the crew sees real promise in the concept.

On the creative side, Dave shares Adobe Illustrator’s Project Turntable, which can rotate 2D vector art in 3D space. That sparks a discussion about animation workflows, creative accessibility, and the kinds of production bottlenecks tools like this might reduce.

The episode also finds time for ChannelSurfer.tv, a retro-TV style interface for YouTube, plus a look at Apple’s TikTok presence, where the company seems to be leaning into a Finder-inspired mascot to help explain macOS features in a more playful way.

Dave also wraps up Women’s History Month by spotlighting several women who shaped space science, leading to a thoughtful discussion about visibility, representation, and why stories like these matter.

And then, in true AwesomeCast fashion, the crew ends up hyped about LEGO Zelda sets, including Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle and the Great Deku Tree, prompting nostalgia, sticker shock, and renewed debate over whether Sorg finally needs to properly play Ocarina of Time.

If you like your tech podcasts with equal parts curiosity, commentary, and chaos, this is a great episode.

Links from this episode
Chachi’s Etsy shop / Plastic Fun Time
https://www.etsy.com/shop/plasticfuntime/?etsrc=sdt
Heinz Verified
https://www.heinz.com/heinzverified
Artemis II launch article
https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-countdown-how-and-when-to-watch-the-launch-of-the-manned-mission-to-the-moon/
Women who shaped our understanding of space
https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/five-women-who-shaped-our-understanding-space
Channel Surfer
https://channelsurfer.tv/?ch=14
What’s Up With That
https://whatsupwiththat.app/practice/
Adobe Illustrator Project Turntable article
https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/30/adobe-illustrator-now-lets-you-rotate-2d-vectors-in-3d-space/
Apple on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@apple?_r=1&_t=ZP-959iBFWcaSN
LEGO Ocarina of Time: The Final Battle
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/ocarina-of-time-the-final-battle-77093?cmp=PSO-FBIG-AMS-EN-RE-PO-LPV-LR_EXCLUSIVE_PRODUCT_LAUNCH-SHOP-HA-LkAd-PRS-Always_On-GAMINGZ_P&utm_campaign=120242713322920054&utm_content=120245958217060054&utm_id=120242713322920054&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_term=120242713322930054
LEGO Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/great-deku-tree-2-in-1-77092

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]]> Apple Podcasts Adds Video + iPhones to the Moon?! | Olympics Drone Cam, 2XKO & Hatchin’ Yoshi | AwesomeCast 768 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/914 b04cec93-9347-4f3e-81d0-5b7325b0c293 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media This week on AwesomeCast 768, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tech and culture behind the headlines: Apple Podcasts bringing video, Olympics drone chase-cam production, and the real-world challenges of taking a smartphone on a lunar mission. Plus: Sorg’s time with Riot’s 2XKO, Dudders’ 6-in-1 air safety monitor, and a wave of Nintendo cuteness with Hatchin’ Yoshi and the Mario Wonder Talking Flower. We also share an EFF privacy self-check with Cover Your Tracks, and a surprisingly useful event tool: StageCue for managing video playback on venue screens.  1:50:49 no This week on AwesomeCast 768, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tech and culture behind the headlines: Apple Podcasts bringing video, Olympics drone chase-cam production, and the real-world challenges of taking a smartphone on a lunar mission. Plus: Sorg’s time with Riot’s 2XKO, Dudders’ 6-in-1 air safety monitor, and a wave of Nintendo cuteness with Hatchin’ Yoshi and the Mario Wonder Talking Flower. We also share an EFF privacy self-check with Cover Your Tracks, and a surprisingly useful event tool: StageCue for managing video playback on venue screens.  Sorgatron Media, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dave Podnar, tech podcast, video podcasts, Apple Podcasts video, podcasting workflow, Apple TV rumors, Olympics drone camera, drone cinematography, VR drone goggles, 2XKO, Riot Games, fighting games, tag fighter, Nintendo, Hatchin Yoshi, Yoshi toy, Mario Wonder, Talking Flower, Five Below Block Tech, mini arcade builds, Bad Bunny lyrics translation, Spotify translate lyrics, YouTube Music translate lyrics, privacy, EFF, Cover Your Tracks, browser fingerprinting, online tracking, uBlock Origin, StageCue app, live event production, VOIP, Marian Croak, Black History Month in tech, National Inventors Hall of Fame This week on AwesomeCast 768, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tech and culture behind the headlines: Apple Podcasts bringing video, Olympics drone chase-cam production, and the real-world challenges of taking a smartphone on a lunar mission. Plus: Sorg’s time with Riot’s 2XKO, Dudders’ 6-in-1 air safety monitor, and a wave of Nintendo cuteness with Hatchin’ Yoshi and the Mario Wonder Talking Flower. We also share an EFF privacy self-check with Cover Your Tracks, and a surprisingly useful event tool: StageCue for managing video playback on venue screens. 

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]]> This week on AwesomeCast 768, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tech and culture behind the headlines: Apple Podcasts bringing video, Olympics drone chase-cam production, and the real-world challenges of taking a smartphone on a lunar mission. Plus: Sorg’s time with Riot’s 2XKO, Dudders’ 6-in-1 air safety monitor, and a wave of Nintendo cuteness with Hatchin’ Yoshi and the Mario Wonder Talking Flower. We also share an EFF privacy self-check with Cover Your Tracks, and a surprisingly useful event tool: StageCue for managing video playback on venue screens. 

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]]> Catcade Cats, Suno AI Music & Moment iPhone Lenses — Plus Tecmo Bowl Movie?! | AwesomeCast 767 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/913 0d479c93-5efe-4d35-90a4-7232587206a9 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar recap Sangawa Project weekend adventures, then dive into the Awesome Things of the Week: Chicago’s Catcade cat-rescue arcade, Sorg’s first experiment making a custom track with Suno AI, and Podnar’s hands-on upgrade with Moment iPhone lenses and filters. Plus: the Tecmo Bowl movie news, Switch 2 sales milestones, Super Bowl ad/halftime logistics talk, a Black History spotlight on home security pioneer Marie Van Brittan Brown, and a creator workflow tip for downloading YouTube video + subtitles with Downie. 1:01:22 no After a busy weekend bouncing between time zones and community events, Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed episode that blends creator tools, gadget talk, and pop-culture tech—from an arcade full of adoptable cats to AI-generated music you can actually license. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Sangawa Project highlights (Pittsburgh) The crew opens with a quick recap of Sangawa Project: what stood out, what they enjoyed, and why the event’s community energy made it a win. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Awesome Things of the Week Catcade (Chicago): A cat rescue that doubles as a cat lounge—complete with arcade games and clever “cat-fied” cabinets. Link: https://www.thecatcade.org Suno (AI music): Sorg jumps into Suno for the first time, building a song around “I dream about wrestling all day,” and talks through licensing and real-world promo use. Links: https://suno.com/create?signupsource=splashpage&referrer=%2Fhome&redirectedfrom=signin https://suno.com/s/V5QWfrxZndcduHJX Moment iPhone lenses: Podnar shares hands-on impressions of Moment’s lens ecosystem (portrait tele, wide, macro) and why real glass still matters. Link: https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/moments-t-series-mobile-lens-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoor-0pyHIQh7daYRVEuf13G8tYtupRbjlI1WpszNUYhtTCgHH Video Game Minute: Tecmo Bowl movie + Switch 2 numbers Chachi drops the headlines: a Tecmo Bowl movie in the works and Switch 2 sales hitting a huge milestone. Links: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/tecmo-bowl-movie-tongal-football-video-game-1236650837/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/nintendos-video-game-console-switch-2-tops-17-million-unit-sales/ Super Bowl ads, AI vibes, and halftime logistics They dig into the feel of this year’s ads (including AI reactions), the Dunkin’ marketing/merch chaos, and the production nerd joy of halftime logistics and camera timing. Links: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ad-meter/2026/02/08/dunkin-super-bowl-commercial-good-will-hunting-affleck-brady/88556931007/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wired/video/7604695226376146189?r=1&t=ZT-93lsbdbtjp8 Black History spotlight: Marie Van Brittan Brown A reminder that modern “Ring camera culture” has roots: Marie Van Brittan Brown’s home security and surveillance concepts helped shape what became everyday tech. Link: https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/marie-van-brittan-brown#:~:text=In%201966%2C%20Brown%2C%20along%20with,door%20at%20a%20safer%20distance . AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Creator tip: Download YouTube video, audio, and subtitles with Downie Sorg shares a workflow for grabbing a full-quality YouTube file (and even pulling subtitles/SRT) to speed up editing, transcription, and repurposing. AwesomeCast, AwesomeCast 767, Sorgatron, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dudders, Dave Podnar, iPhoneography, Sangawa Project, anime convention Pittsburgh, Catcade Chicago, cat cafe, cat rescue, arcade, Suno, Suno AI, AI music, generative music, content creation tools, Moment lenses, Moment T-Series, iPhone lenses, iPhone videography, mobile filmmaking, Cinebloom filter, Tecmo Bowl movie, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 2 sales, Super Bowl commercials, AI in advertising, Dunkin merch, halftime show logistics, Steadicam, live production, Puerto Rico halftime discourse, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Black History Month, home security system, CCTV, Ring doorbell, Downie app, YouTube downloader, SRT subtitles, transcription workflow After a busy weekend bouncing between time zones and community events, Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed episode that blends creator tools, gadget talk, and pop-culture tech—from an arcade full of adoptable cats to AI-generated music you can actually license. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Sangawa Project highlights (Pittsburgh)

The crew opens with a quick recap of Sangawa Project: what stood out, what they enjoyed, and why the event’s community energy made it a win. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Awesome Things of the Week

Catcade (Chicago): A cat rescue that doubles as a cat lounge—complete with arcade games and clever “cat-fied” cabinets. Link: https://www.thecatcade.org

Suno (AI music): Sorg jumps into Suno for the first time, building a song around “I dream about wrestling all day,” and talks through licensing and real-world promo use. Links: https://suno.com/create?signup_source=splashpage&referrer=%2Fhome&redirected_from=signin https://suno.com/s/V5QWfrxZndcduHJX

Moment iPhone lenses: Podnar shares hands-on impressions of Moment’s lens ecosystem (portrait tele, wide, macro) and why real glass still matters. Link: https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/moments-t-series-mobile-lens-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoor-0pyHIQh7daYRVEuf13_G8tYtu_pRbjlI1WpszNUYhtTCgHH

Video Game Minute: Tecmo Bowl movie + Switch 2 numbers

Chachi drops the headlines: a Tecmo Bowl movie in the works and Switch 2 sales hitting a huge milestone. Links: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/tecmo-bowl-movie-tongal-football-video-game-1236650837/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/nintendos-video-game-console-switch-2-tops-17-million-unit-sales/

Super Bowl ads, AI vibes, and halftime logistics

They dig into the feel of this year’s ads (including AI reactions), the Dunkin’ marketing/merch chaos, and the production nerd joy of halftime logistics and camera timing. Links: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ad-meter/2026/02/08/dunkin-super-bowl-commercial-good-will-hunting-affleck-brady/88556931007/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wired/video/7604695226376146189?_r=1&_t=ZT-93lsbdbtjp8

Black History spotlight: Marie Van Brittan Brown

A reminder that modern “Ring camera culture” has roots: Marie Van Brittan Brown’s home security and surveillance concepts helped shape what became everyday tech. Link: https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/marie-van-brittan-brown#:~:text=In%201966%2C%20Brown%2C%20along%20with,door%20at%20a%20safer%20distance . AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Creator tip: Download YouTube video, audio, and subtitles with Downie

Sorg shares a workflow for grabbing a full-quality YouTube file (and even pulling subtitles/SRT) to speed up editing, transcription, and repurposing.

Support AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

]]> After a busy weekend bouncing between time zones and community events, Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed episode that blends creator tools, gadget talk, and pop-culture tech—from an arcade full of adoptable cats to AI-generated music you can actually license. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Sangawa Project highlights (Pittsburgh)

The crew opens with a quick recap of Sangawa Project: what stood out, what they enjoyed, and why the event’s community energy made it a win. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Awesome Things of the Week

Catcade (Chicago): A cat rescue that doubles as a cat lounge—complete with arcade games and clever “cat-fied” cabinets. Link: https://www.thecatcade.org

Suno (AI music): Sorg jumps into Suno for the first time, building a song around “I dream about wrestling all day,” and talks through licensing and real-world promo use. Links: https://suno.com/create?signup_source=splashpage&referrer=%2Fhome&redirected_from=signin https://suno.com/s/V5QWfrxZndcduHJX

Moment iPhone lenses: Podnar shares hands-on impressions of Moment’s lens ecosystem (portrait tele, wide, macro) and why real glass still matters. Link: https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/moments-t-series-mobile-lens-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoor-0pyHIQh7daYRVEuf13_G8tYtu_pRbjlI1WpszNUYhtTCgHH

Video Game Minute: Tecmo Bowl movie + Switch 2 numbers

Chachi drops the headlines: a Tecmo Bowl movie in the works and Switch 2 sales hitting a huge milestone. Links: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/tecmo-bowl-movie-tongal-football-video-game-1236650837/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/nintendos-video-game-console-switch-2-tops-17-million-unit-sales/

Super Bowl ads, AI vibes, and halftime logistics

They dig into the feel of this year’s ads (including AI reactions), the Dunkin’ marketing/merch chaos, and the production nerd joy of halftime logistics and camera timing. Links: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ad-meter/2026/02/08/dunkin-super-bowl-commercial-good-will-hunting-affleck-brady/88556931007/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wired/video/7604695226376146189?_r=1&_t=ZT-93lsbdbtjp8

Black History spotlight: Marie Van Brittan Brown

A reminder that modern “Ring camera culture” has roots: Marie Van Brittan Brown’s home security and surveillance concepts helped shape what became everyday tech. Link: https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/marie-van-brittan-brown#:~:text=In%201966%2C%20Brown%2C%20along%20with,door%20at%20a%20safer%20distance . AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Creator tip: Download YouTube video, audio, and subtitles with Downie

Sorg shares a workflow for grabbing a full-quality YouTube file (and even pulling subtitles/SRT) to speed up editing, transcription, and repurposing.

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]]> AwesomeCast 764: Animal Crossing 3.0 Changed Everything?! + Final Cut Updates, Premiere AI, and ChatGPT Health https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/909 aac7c735-35de-47dd-a6ae-6e1fa26eeae6 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media This week on AwesomeCast 764, cohosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the week’s biggest tech and creator stories—plus a special Animal Crossing 3.0 update field report from Charlotte. Katie checks in with her Animal Crossing–obsessed niece Charlotte to break down what’s new, what’s addictive, and how “slumber islands” change the way you build and share your island adventures.  57:58 no This week on AwesomeCast 764, cohosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the week’s biggest tech and creator stories—plus a special Animal Crossing 3.0 update field report from Charlotte. Katie checks in with her Animal Crossing–obsessed niece Charlotte to break down what’s new, what’s addictive, and how “slumber islands” change the way you build and share your island adventures.  Then the crew hits a surprisingly heartfelt app story with “Are You Dead?”, a daily check-in safety app built for modern life when friends and family live far apart.  We also get into the rise of cozy “chore games” like PowerWash Simulator and other satisfyingly organized gaming obsessions.  On the creator side, we break down Apple’s new Creator Studio approach—what it could mean for Final Cut, Logic, Motion, and Compressor—and why AI-assisted editing features are starting to matter for everyday workflows.  Plus: OpenAI’s push toward age prediction and the complications that come with automated verification.  Show notes + links: (include the link list above) Animal Crossing • Animal Crossing video (Katie segment) (no URL listed in the sheet row; included as an on-show segment) “Chore games” / cozy games • A Game About Digging a Hole (Xbox): https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/9NGLST31DG26 • A Game About Digging a Hole (Nintendo): https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/a-game-about-digging-a-hole-switch/ • PowerWash Simulator (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powerwash-simulator/id6477445344 “Are You Dead?” app • BGR story: https://www.bgr.com/2074610/are-you-dead-top-paid-iphone-app-china/ • DeMumu app listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/demumu/id6745099872 ChachiSays Video Game Minute items (from the sheet) • David Rosen / Sega co-founder (Tom’s Hardware): https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/sega-co-founder-david-r…d-former-us-airman-set-up-sega-after-his-service-ended-in-japan • Assassin’s Creed Netflix casting (Deadline): https://deadline.com/2026/01/assassins-creed-tanzyn-crawford-cast-netflix-series-1236658813/ • John Wick universe AAA game (Tech4Gamers): https://tech4gamers.com/aaa-john-wick-game-development/ AI / OpenAI / Sora • Mattel on Sora profile: https://sora.chatgpt.com/profile/mattel • OpenAI age prediction (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is-launching-age-prediction-for-chatgpt-accounts-222650340.html • ChatGPT Health page: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-health/ Creator tools • Apple Creator Studio (Apple Newsroom): https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/ • Adobe Premiere AI updates (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/adobe-unveils-new-ai-powered-vide…vlq1gStDzB9i-clNMdAMo4O0o4ro8ohtbVXETV41pRXvEFAQZh6nDH-1vO91dYLO Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, Katie Dudas, tech podcast, technology news, geek culture, gaming podcast, video game news, Animal Crossing 3.0, Animal Crossing update, Animal Crossing Switch, cozy games, chill games, chore games, PowerWash Simulator, A Little to the Left, indie games, Nintendo Switch, gaming discussion, mobile apps, iPhone apps, Are You Dead app, digital safety apps, daily check-in app, personal safety technology, creator tools, content creation, video editing, Apple Creator Studio, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe AI video, AI editing tools, artificial intelligence news, OpenAI, ChatGPT, OpenAI age prediction, AI safety, Sora AI, Mattel Sora, Skeletor AI, tech for creators, podcast production, media workflows, digital culture This week on AwesomeCast 764, cohosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the week’s biggest tech and creator stories—plus a special Animal Crossing 3.0 update field report from Charlotte. Katie checks in with her Animal Crossing–obsessed niece Charlotte to break down what’s new, what’s addictive, and how “slumber islands” change the way you build and share your island adventures. 

Then the crew hits a surprisingly heartfelt app story with “Are You Dead?”, a daily check-in safety app built for modern life when friends and family live far apart.  We also get into the rise of cozy “chore games” like PowerWash Simulator and other satisfyingly organized gaming obsessions. 

On the creator side, we break down Apple’s new Creator Studio approach—what it could mean for Final Cut, Logic, Motion, and Compressor—and why AI-assisted editing features are starting to matter for everyday workflows.  Plus: OpenAI’s push toward age prediction and the complications that come with automated verification. 

Show notes + links: (include the link list above)

Animal Crossing
• Animal Crossing video (Katie segment) (no URL listed in the sheet row; included as an on-show segment)

“Chore games” / cozy games
• A Game About Digging a Hole (Xbox): https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/9NGLST31DG26
• A Game About Digging a Hole (Nintendo): https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/a-game-about-digging-a-hole-switch/
• PowerWash Simulator (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powerwash-simulator/id6477445344

“Are You Dead?” app
• BGR story: https://www.bgr.com/2074610/are-you-dead-top-paid-iphone-app-china/
• DeMumu app listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/demumu/id6745099872

ChachiSays Video Game Minute items (from the sheet)
• David Rosen / Sega co-founder (Tom’s Hardware): https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/sega-co-founder-david-r…d-former-us-airman-set-up-sega-after-his-service-ended-in-japan
• Assassin’s Creed Netflix casting (Deadline): https://deadline.com/2026/01/assassins-creed-tanzyn-crawford-cast-netflix-series-1236658813/
• John Wick universe AAA game (Tech4Gamers): https://tech4gamers.com/aaa-john-wick-game-development/

AI / OpenAI / Sora
• Mattel on Sora profile: https://sora.chatgpt.com/profile/mattel
• OpenAI age prediction (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is-launching-age-prediction-for-chatgpt-accounts-222650340.html
• ChatGPT Health page: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-health/

Creator tools
• Apple Creator Studio (Apple Newsroom): https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/
• Adobe Premiere AI updates (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/adobe-unveils-new-ai-powered-vide…vlq1gStDzB9i-clNMdAMo4O0o4ro8ohtbVXETV41pRXvEFAQZh6nDH-1vO91dYLO

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]]> This week on AwesomeCast 764, cohosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the week’s biggest tech and creator stories—plus a special Animal Crossing 3.0 update field report from Charlotte. Katie checks in with her Animal Crossing–obsessed niece Charlotte to break down what’s new, what’s addictive, and how “slumber islands” change the way you build and share your island adventures. 

Then the crew hits a surprisingly heartfelt app story with “Are You Dead?”, a daily check-in safety app built for modern life when friends and family live far apart.  We also get into the rise of cozy “chore games” like PowerWash Simulator and other satisfyingly organized gaming obsessions. 

On the creator side, we break down Apple’s new Creator Studio approach—what it could mean for Final Cut, Logic, Motion, and Compressor—and why AI-assisted editing features are starting to matter for everyday workflows.  Plus: OpenAI’s push toward age prediction and the complications that come with automated verification. 

Show notes + links: (include the link list above)

Animal Crossing
• Animal Crossing video (Katie segment) (no URL listed in the sheet row; included as an on-show segment)

“Chore games” / cozy games
• A Game About Digging a Hole (Xbox): https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/9NGLST31DG26
• A Game About Digging a Hole (Nintendo): https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/a-game-about-digging-a-hole-switch/
• PowerWash Simulator (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powerwash-simulator/id6477445344

“Are You Dead?” app
• BGR story: https://www.bgr.com/2074610/are-you-dead-top-paid-iphone-app-china/
• DeMumu app listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/demumu/id6745099872

ChachiSays Video Game Minute items (from the sheet)
• David Rosen / Sega co-founder (Tom’s Hardware): https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/sega-co-founder-david-r…d-former-us-airman-set-up-sega-after-his-service-ended-in-japan
• Assassin’s Creed Netflix casting (Deadline): https://deadline.com/2026/01/assassins-creed-tanzyn-crawford-cast-netflix-series-1236658813/
• John Wick universe AAA game (Tech4Gamers): https://tech4gamers.com/aaa-john-wick-game-development/

AI / OpenAI / Sora
• Mattel on Sora profile: https://sora.chatgpt.com/profile/mattel
• OpenAI age prediction (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is-launching-age-prediction-for-chatgpt-accounts-222650340.html
• ChatGPT Health page: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-health/

Creator tools
• Apple Creator Studio (Apple Newsroom): https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/
• Adobe Premiere AI updates (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/adobe-unveils-new-ai-powered-vide…vlq1gStDzB9i-clNMdAMo4O0o4ro8ohtbVXETV41pRXvEFAQZh6nDH-1vO91dYLO

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]]> 2025 Predictions on AI, 3D Printers and more! | AwesomeCast 762 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/907 12de4bf1-f2a3-4b16-95b3-a4893bb31c55 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media In this end-of-year AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas are joined by original AwesomeCast co-host Rob De La Cretaz for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest tech shifts of 2025 — and what’s coming next. 1:00:49 no In this end-of-year AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas are joined by original AwesomeCast co-host Rob De La Cretaz for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest tech shifts of 2025 — and what’s coming next. The panel breaks down how AI tools became genuinely useful in everyday workflows, from content production and health tracking to decision-making and trend analysis. Rob shares why Bambu Labs 3D printers represent a turning point in consumer and professional 3D printing, removing friction and making rapid prototyping accessible for creators, engineers, and hobbyists alike. The episode also covers the evolving role of AI in media creation, concerns around over-reliance and trust, and why human-made content may soon become a premium feature. Intern Mac reflects on changing career paths into media production, while the crew revisits their 2025 tech predictions, holds themselves accountable, and locks in bold forecasts for 2026. Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, AI competition heating up, Apple Vision Pro speculation, and why “AI inside” may need clearer definitions moving forward. AwesomeCast, AwesomeCast podcast, technology podcast, tech news podcast, AI podcast, artificial intelligence, AI tools, practical AI, everyday AI use, generative AI, large language models, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI productivity, AI workflow automation, AI ethics, AI trust, AI marketing claims, AI competition, future of AI, 2025 tech recap, 2026 tech predictions, tech predictions podcast, end of year tech review, technology trends, emerging technology, creator economy, human made content, AI backlash, AI regulation, 3D printing, 3D printers, consumer 3D printing, professional 3D printing, Bambu Labs, Bambu Labs 3D printer, rapid prototyping, maker culture, hardware podcast, tech hardware, Apple Vision Pro, mixed reality, virtual reality, XR technology, video game industry, gaming news, video game awards, mental health and gaming, indie games, content creation tools, podcast production tools, Opus Clip, MacWhisper, health tracking apps, AI health tracking, workflow optimization, productivity technology, tech culture, future technology, tech commentary, tech discussion podcast, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Rob De La Cretaz, Sorgatron Media In this end-of-year AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas are joined by original AwesomeCast co-host Rob De La Cretaz for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest tech shifts of 2025 — and what’s coming next.

The panel breaks down how AI tools became genuinely useful in everyday workflows, from content production and health tracking to decision-making and trend analysis. Rob shares why Bambu Labs 3D printers represent a turning point in consumer and professional 3D printing, removing friction and making rapid prototyping accessible for creators, engineers, and hobbyists alike.

The episode also covers the evolving role of AI in media creation, concerns around over-reliance and trust, and why human-made content may soon become a premium feature. Intern Mac reflects on changing career paths into media production, while the crew revisits their 2025 tech predictions, holds themselves accountable, and locks in bold forecasts for 2026.

Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, AI competition heating up, Apple Vision Pro speculation, and why “AI inside” may need clearer definitions moving forward.

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The panel breaks down how AI tools became genuinely useful in everyday workflows, from content production and health tracking to decision-making and trend analysis. Rob shares why Bambu Labs 3D printers represent a turning point in consumer and professional 3D printing, removing friction and making rapid prototyping accessible for creators, engineers, and hobbyists alike.

The episode also covers the evolving role of AI in media creation, concerns around over-reliance and trust, and why human-made content may soon become a premium feature. Intern Mac reflects on changing career paths into media production, while the crew revisits their 2025 tech predictions, holds themselves accountable, and locks in bold forecasts for 2026.

Plus: Chachi’s Video Game Minute, AI competition heating up, Apple Vision Pro speculation, and why “AI inside” may need clearer definitions moving forward.

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]]> Peeping Roomba, Telly TV Hands On and Thankful for Tech | AwesomeCast 759 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/903 1072a379-492b-4ab4-8d0a-cfd16fa457ad Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Free TV, robot snowmen, space heaters, and Voltron nostalgia – we’re packing a lot into AwesomeCast 759. This week, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar dive into: Sorg’s first week living with a Telly free TV and its always-on ad bar Dave’s emergency Lasko Whirlwind space heater run when his furnace dies Katie’s Amazon storage bins that completely changed how she organizes clothes A heartfelt ChachiSays Video Game Minute tribute to game dev legend Rebecca Heineman Katie’s beloved Cat Wars calendar and a detour into She-Ra villain Catra toy nostalgia Quick hits on Disney’s robotic Olaf, a 40th anniversary Voltron collector set, and the future of park animatronics & high-end geek collectibles 55:37 no Free TV, robot snowmen, space heaters, and Voltron nostalgia – we’re packing a lot into AwesomeCast 759. This week, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar dive into: Sorg’s first week living with a Telly free TV and its always-on ad bar Dave’s emergency Lasko Whirlwind space heater run when his furnace dies Katie’s Amazon storage bins that completely changed how she organizes clothes A heartfelt ChachiSays Video Game Minute tribute to game dev legend Rebecca Heineman Katie’s beloved Cat Wars calendar and a detour into She-Ra villain Catra toy nostalgia Quick hits on Disney’s robotic Olaf, a 40th anniversary Voltron collector set, and the future of park animatronics & high-end geek collectibles 🔗 Episode links from the show notes: Telly TV – https://www.telly.com/ Storage bins – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQKX3NV?ref=ppxyo2ovdtbfedasintitle&th=1 Rebecca Heineman article – https://gaymingmag.com/2025/11/gayming-icon-and-lgbtq-games-pioneer-rebecca-heineman-has-died/ Top gadgets of 1992 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BpWD8pkteM Robotic Olaf – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/robotic-olaf-marks-new-era-of-disney-innovation/ Voltron collector set – https://toynamishop.com/voltron-40th-anniversary-collectors-set/ Threads “bad movie theaters” post – https://www.threads.com/@kcharlesross/post/DRdjnSrDrJB?hl=en Follow us and share what tech you’re thankful for with #AC759. free Telly TV, Telly ad supported television, robotic Olaf, Disney robot Olaf, Disney animatronics, Lasko Whirlwind heater, space heater review, Amazon storage bins, home organization hacks, Rebecca Heineman tribute, LGBTQ gaming pioneer, Cat Wars calendar, She-Ra Catra vintage toy, Voltron 40th anniversary set, Voltron collector’s set, retro tech gadgets, Pebble watch open source, 1992 gadgets, 3dfx Voodoo nostalgia, dual 56k modem, tech podcast, Pittsburgh tech podcast, AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dave Podnar Free TV, robot snowmen, space heaters, and Voltron nostalgia – we’re packing a lot into AwesomeCast 759.

This week, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar dive into:

Sorg’s first week living with a Telly free TV and its always-on ad bar

Dave’s emergency Lasko Whirlwind space heater run when his furnace dies

Katie’s Amazon storage bins that completely changed how she organizes clothes

A heartfelt ChachiSays Video Game Minute tribute to game dev legend Rebecca Heineman

Katie’s beloved Cat Wars calendar and a detour into She-Ra villain Catra toy nostalgia

Quick hits on Disney’s robotic Olaf, a 40th anniversary Voltron collector set, and the future of park animatronics & high-end geek collectibles

🔗 Episode links from the show notes:
Telly TV – https://www.telly.com/

Storage bins – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQKX3NV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Rebecca Heineman article – https://gaymingmag.com/2025/11/gayming-icon-and-lgbtq-games-pioneer-rebecca-heineman-has-died/

Top gadgets of 1992 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BpWD8pkteM

Robotic Olaf – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/robotic-olaf-marks-new-era-of-disney-innovation/

Voltron collector set – https://toynamishop.com/voltron-40th-anniversary-collectors-set/

Threads “bad movie theaters” post – https://www.threads.com/@kcharlesross/post/DRdjnSrDrJB?hl=en

Follow us and share what tech you’re thankful for with #AC759.

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]]> Free TV, robot snowmen, space heaters, and Voltron nostalgia – we’re packing a lot into AwesomeCast 759.

This week, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar dive into:

Sorg’s first week living with a Telly free TV and its always-on ad bar

Dave’s emergency Lasko Whirlwind space heater run when his furnace dies

Katie’s Amazon storage bins that completely changed how she organizes clothes

A heartfelt ChachiSays Video Game Minute tribute to game dev legend Rebecca Heineman

Katie’s beloved Cat Wars calendar and a detour into She-Ra villain Catra toy nostalgia

Quick hits on Disney’s robotic Olaf, a 40th anniversary Voltron collector set, and the future of park animatronics & high-end geek collectibles

🔗 Episode links from the show notes:
Telly TV – https://www.telly.com/

Storage bins – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQKX3NV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Rebecca Heineman article – https://gaymingmag.com/2025/11/gayming-icon-and-lgbtq-games-pioneer-rebecca-heineman-has-died/

Top gadgets of 1992 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BpWD8pkteM

Robotic Olaf – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/robotic-olaf-marks-new-era-of-disney-innovation/

Voltron collector set – https://toynamishop.com/voltron-40th-anniversary-collectors-set/

Threads “bad movie theaters” post – https://www.threads.com/@kcharlesross/post/DRdjnSrDrJB?hl=en

Follow us and share what tech you’re thankful for with #AC759.

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]]> How ChatGPT Helped Plan a Dream Trip to Japan (+ AI Life Hacks You Can Try Now!) | AwesomeCast 756 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/900 8969ff00-0f38-4a8c-a49a-31f7ec0123d8 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:45:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media In this week’s episode, Sorg and Dudders get geeky about AI in everyday life — from redesigning homes with ChatGPT to tracking calories with conversational AI. Then guest Brian Crawford takes us on a deep dive through Japan’s advanced transit tech, immersive art museums, and cultural quirks. We also preview Pittsburgh’s AI & Robotics Demo Day and catch up with Chachi’s gaming news minute. Perfect for fans of AI tools, travel tech, and real-world innovation. 1:01:13 no In this week’s episode, Sorg and Dudders get geeky about AI in everyday life — from redesigning homes with ChatGPT to tracking calories with conversational AI. Then guest Brian Crawford takes us on a deep dive through Japan’s advanced transit tech, immersive art museums, and cultural quirks. We also preview Pittsburgh’s AI & Robotics Demo Day and catch up with Chachi’s gaming news minute. Perfect for fans of AI tools, travel tech, and real-world innovation. ChatGPT, Siri, CarPlay, iPhone, Apple, Gemini, Google, AI, artificial intelligence, Pittsburgh, Robotics and AI Discovery Day, Robotics, SKA Robotics, drones, bridge inspection drone, University of Pittsburgh, Formula SAE, Pittsburgh tech, AI tools, ChatGPT Projects, AI health tracker, AI diet log, fitness automation, home design AI, interior design with ChatGPT, home decorating, smart home shopping, Amazon links, AI art, AI planning, AI productivity, Robotics Expo, AI event Pittsburgh, AI innovation, technology podcast, AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Brian Crawford, Pittsburgh City Podcast, Japan travel, travel tech, Japan technology, Japanese culture, bullet trains, Shinkansen, Suica card, ICOCA card, Google Translate, translation apps, accessibility tech, Avatar Robot Cafe, robot cafe Tokyo, TeamLabs Borderless, digital art museum, immersive art, Shinjuku, 3D cat billboard, Godzilla Hotel, Tokyo tech tourism, Japanese etiquette, cultural respect, sustainability, transit tech, AI accessibility, social media, podcast technology, YouTube podcast, Slice on Broadway, Sorgatron Media, Sidekick Media Services, Patreon, podcast aftershow, gaming news, Chachi Says, Call of Duty movie, Backyard Baseball animation, Taylor Sheridan, Peter Berg, gaming adaptation, pop culture tech, creative AI, AI automation, lifestyle technology, AI life hacks, Pittsburgh robotics community, smart cities, AI creativity, AI integration, digital lifestyle, innovation, technology trends 2025, future tech, podcasting Pittsburgh, AwesomeCast 756 In this week’s episode, Sorg and Dudders get geeky about AI in everyday life — from redesigning homes with ChatGPT to tracking calories with conversational AI. Then guest Brian Crawford takes us on a deep dive through Japan’s advanced transit tech, immersive art museums, and cultural quirks.
We also preview Pittsburgh’s AI & Robotics Demo Day and catch up with Chachi’s gaming news minute.

Perfect for fans of AI tools, travel tech, and real-world innovation.

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We also preview Pittsburgh’s AI & Robotics Demo Day and catch up with Chachi’s gaming news minute.

Perfect for fans of AI tools, travel tech, and real-world innovation.

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]]> OpenAI’s New Browser Changes Everything | ChatGPT Atlas Hands-On! | AwesomeCast 754 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/898 ef0c239c-f73c-458f-b789-62abddb7ded7 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media The AwesomeCast crew — Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar — dive into another week of geeky goodness, from AI browsers and robo-pets to nostalgic tech and bizarre cable “hacks.” 48:40 no The AwesomeCast crew — Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar — dive into another week of geeky goodness, from AI browsers and robo-pets to nostalgic tech and bizarre cable “hacks.” This Week’s Awesome Topics • 🧠 OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser — Dave tries the AI-powered browser built to summarize and interact with the web itself. openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas • 🎮 Keeper on Game Pass — Sorg shares his pick for the week: a haunting, cinematic puzzle game where your lighthouse walks on spider legs. xbox.com/en-US/games/keeper • 🧸 Casio’s MOFLIN AI Pet — Katie explores the fuzzy, learning pet robot that’s way too cute to ignore. casio.com/us/moflin • 🛍️ Walmart partners with ChatGPT — The team discusses how AI is about to change the way you shop online. apnews.com/article/openai-walmart-chatgpt-shopping-partnership • 🧱 Sesame Street in Roblox — What happens when Elmo goes digital? Roblox link • 🎬 Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Netflix adds real games to your TV app. • 📺 Not Awesome: Telly TV’s “free” set might cost more than you think. tiktok.com/@verge/video/7557015639102098702 • 💾 Throwback Corner: Remember 3dfx graphics cards? The golden age of gaming returns. wikipedia.org/wiki/3dfx 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes and exclusive after-talk: 👉 patreon.com/awesomecast ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI browser, AI browser, Walmart ChatGPT, AI shopping, Keeper Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass games, Double Fine Keeper, Casio Moflin, AI pet, robotic pet, Sesame Street Roblox, Roblox games, Netflix gaming, Baby Steps game, Telly TV, ad-supported TV, free TV ads, cable management hack, 3dfx graphics card, retro PC gaming, tech podcast, AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Dave Podnar, Pittsburgh tech podcast, Slice on Broadway, AI news, gadget news, weekly tech show, pop culture tech The AwesomeCast crew — Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar — dive into another week of geeky goodness, from AI browsers and robo-pets to nostalgic tech and bizarre cable “hacks.”

This Week’s Awesome Topics
• 🧠 OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser — Dave tries the AI-powered browser built to summarize and interact with the web itself. openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas
• 🎮 Keeper on Game Pass — Sorg shares his pick for the week: a haunting, cinematic puzzle game where your lighthouse walks on spider legs. xbox.com/en-US/games/keeper
• 🧸 Casio’s MOFLIN AI Pet — Katie explores the fuzzy, learning pet robot that’s way too cute to ignore. casio.com/us/moflin
• 🛍️ Walmart partners with ChatGPT — The team discusses how AI is about to change the way you shop online. apnews.com/article/openai-walmart-chatgpt-shopping-partnership
• 🧱 Sesame Street in Roblox — What happens when Elmo goes digital? Roblox link
• 🎬 Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Netflix adds real games to your TV app.
• 📺 Not Awesome: Telly TV’s “free” set might cost more than you think. tiktok.com/@verge/video/7557015639102098702
• 💾 Throwback Corner: Remember 3dfx graphics cards? The golden age of gaming returns. wikipedia.org/wiki/3dfx

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👉 patreon.com/awesomecast

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]]> The AwesomeCast crew — Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar — dive into another week of geeky goodness, from AI browsers and robo-pets to nostalgic tech and bizarre cable “hacks.”

This Week’s Awesome Topics
• 🧠 OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser — Dave tries the AI-powered browser built to summarize and interact with the web itself. openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas
• 🎮 Keeper on Game Pass — Sorg shares his pick for the week: a haunting, cinematic puzzle game where your lighthouse walks on spider legs. xbox.com/en-US/games/keeper
• 🧸 Casio’s MOFLIN AI Pet — Katie explores the fuzzy, learning pet robot that’s way too cute to ignore. casio.com/us/moflin
• 🛍️ Walmart partners with ChatGPT — The team discusses how AI is about to change the way you shop online. apnews.com/article/openai-walmart-chatgpt-shopping-partnership
• 🧱 Sesame Street in Roblox — What happens when Elmo goes digital? Roblox link
• 🎬 Chachi’s Video Game Minute — Netflix adds real games to your TV app.
• 📺 Not Awesome: Telly TV’s “free” set might cost more than you think. tiktok.com/@verge/video/7557015639102098702
• 💾 Throwback Corner: Remember 3dfx graphics cards? The golden age of gaming returns. wikipedia.org/wiki/3dfx

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]]> Rule 34 | AwesomeCast 753 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/897 412c5596-0683-461b-9e61-10e16e7244aa Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media This week on AwesomeCast, we dive into creepy games and cutting-edge tech! 🎮 Katie introduces Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition on Nintendo Switch 🧵 Sorg explores My Friendly Neighborhood—a horror puppet shooter with serious FNAF vibes 🦒 Dave visits The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs 🤖 We unleash chaos using the Sora AI app—turning ourselves into rom-com leads, tourists, and caffeine junkies 🎮 Plus: Netflix launches games on TV, and Baby Steps punishes you for skipping cutscenes! 1:01:06 no This week on AwesomeCast, we dive into creepy games and cutting-edge tech! 🎮 Katie introduces Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition on Nintendo Switch 🧵 Sorg explores My Friendly Neighborhood—a horror puppet shooter with serious FNAF vibes 🦒 Dave visits The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs 🤖 We unleash chaos using the Sora AI app—turning ourselves into rom-com leads, tourists, and caffeine junkies 🎮 Plus: Netflix launches games on TV, and Baby Steps punishes you for skipping cutscenes! And don’t miss Sorg’s Game Pass tip to save $$$ before prices go up. 🎥 Full video & more: AwesomeCast.com 🧠 Support us: patreon.com/awesomecast Grounded Nintendo Switch, My Friendly Neighborhood game, Xbox Game Pass tip, Sora AI app, AI avatars, creepy puppet game, Resident Evil parody, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Netflix TV games, Baby Steps game, Living Desert Zoo, Palm Springs zoo, AI video generator, game pass savings, Nintendo Switch survival game, puppet horror shooter, Game Pass Blizzard games, cat calendar, Cat Wars calendar, tech podcast, gaming podcast, AI tools 2025, video game accessibility, arachnophobia mode, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, spooky games 2025, rom com AI video, AI-generated characters, podcast Pittsburgh, Sorgatron Media, AwesomeCast podcast, Dave Podnar, Katie Dudas, Michael Sorg This week on AwesomeCast, we dive into creepy games and cutting-edge tech!
🎮 Katie introduces Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition on Nintendo Switch
🧵 Sorg explores My Friendly Neighborhood—a horror puppet shooter with serious FNAF vibes
🦒 Dave visits The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs
🤖 We unleash chaos using the Sora AI app—turning ourselves into rom-com leads, tourists, and caffeine junkies
🎮 Plus: Netflix launches games on TV, and Baby Steps punishes you for skipping cutscenes!

And don’t miss Sorg’s Game Pass tip to save $$$ before prices go up.

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]]> This week on AwesomeCast, we dive into creepy games and cutting-edge tech!
🎮 Katie introduces Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition on Nintendo Switch
🧵 Sorg explores My Friendly Neighborhood—a horror puppet shooter with serious FNAF vibes
🦒 Dave visits The Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs
🤖 We unleash chaos using the Sora AI app—turning ourselves into rom-com leads, tourists, and caffeine junkies
🎮 Plus: Netflix launches games on TV, and Baby Steps punishes you for skipping cutscenes!

And don’t miss Sorg’s Game Pass tip to save $$$ before prices go up.

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]]> We Built a Livestream Studio in a U-Haul at an Off-Road Motorsport Event! | AwesomeCast 752 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/896 f4af7355-6d95-40df-aec9-1bdf0e08033b Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media Surfboards, Baja Cars & Broken GoPros — This Week on AwesomeCast! Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive. 1:05:38 no Surfboards, Baja Cars & Broken GoPros — This Week on AwesomeCast! Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive. Plus: • Microsoft raises Game Pass prices again • Minecraft gets educational about climate change • AI-generated chaos with OpenAI’s Sora • Why you must log out of your Airbnb streaming accounts… Hosted by Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Missy Sorg & Dave Podnar 🎥 Watch the video version & more at AwesomeCast.com AwesomeCast, Baja SAE, SAE International, video production, mobile livestream setup, U-Haul studio, wireless camera setup, GoPro crash, First Descents, cancer survivor surfing, Santa Cruz surfing, Katie Dudas, Missy Sorg, Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, AI video generation, OpenAI Sora, Meta AI editing, Game Pass price increase, Microsoft Game Pass, Minecraft climate change game, women in motorsports, Alba Colon, Hendrick Motorsports, Mini Baja RC, off-road racing, tech podcast, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, streaming cautionary tale, Amazon Prime login, romcom sabotage, podcasting, Sorgatron Media, event livestreaming, production tips Surfboards, Baja Cars & Broken GoPros — This Week on AwesomeCast!

Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive.

Plus:
• Microsoft raises Game Pass prices again
• Minecraft gets educational about climate change
• AI-generated chaos with OpenAI’s Sora
• Why you must log out of your Airbnb streaming accounts…

Hosted by Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Missy Sorg & Dave Podnar
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Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive.

Plus:
• Microsoft raises Game Pass prices again
• Minecraft gets educational about climate change
• AI-generated chaos with OpenAI’s Sora
• Why you must log out of your Airbnb streaming accounts…

Hosted by Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Missy Sorg & Dave Podnar
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]]> Opus Pro vs CapCut, Mortal Kombat Kollection & Amazon Lens Live Tested! | AwesomeCast 748 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/892 ee13c015-66ee-4d00-8ae1-cecb10a64ad5 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media This week on AwesomeCast 748, hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar break down the latest in tech, gadgets, and geek news 56:03 no This week on AwesomeCast 748, hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar break down the latest in tech, gadgets, and geek news: • AI tools for creators: why Opus Pro beats CapCut for quick, high-quality clips • Instagram’s new Picture-in-Picture mode for Reels • Testing Amazon Lens Live for smarter shopping • Retro gaming hype with the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection and a new He-Man beat-’em-up • Apple event preview: iPhone 17 Air, AirPods 3 with live translation, and more • Plus: Grogu’s big-screen debut, Baja SAE on PBS, and our Awesome Things of the Week 👉 Find links and more at AwesomeCast.com 80s cartoons, ai tools, ai video editing, airpods 3, amazon lens live, amazon shopping tool, apple event, apple rumors, awesomecast, baja sae, capcut, content creator tools, dave podnar, grogu movie, he-man game, instagram pip, instagram reels, iphone 17, iphone 17 air, katie dudas, live translation, mandalorian movie, michael sorg, mortal kombat kollection, mortal kombat legacy kollection, motorweek, nintendo movie adaptations, nintendo stars, opus clip, opus pro, pbs baja sae, playstation classic, retro gaming, tech podcast This week on AwesomeCast 748, hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar break down the latest in tech, gadgets, and geek news:
• AI tools for creators: why Opus Pro beats CapCut for quick, high-quality clips
• Instagram’s new Picture-in-Picture mode for Reels
• Testing Amazon Lens Live for smarter shopping
• Retro gaming hype with the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection and a new He-Man beat-’em-up
• Apple event preview: iPhone 17 Air, AirPods 3 with live translation, and more
• Plus: Grogu’s big-screen debut, Baja SAE on PBS, and our Awesome Things of the Week

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• AI tools for creators: why Opus Pro beats CapCut for quick, high-quality clips
• Instagram’s new Picture-in-Picture mode for Reels
• Testing Amazon Lens Live for smarter shopping
• Retro gaming hype with the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection and a new He-Man beat-’em-up
• Apple event preview: iPhone 17 Air, AirPods 3 with live translation, and more
• Plus: Grogu’s big-screen debut, Baja SAE on PBS, and our Awesome Things of the Week

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]]> AwesomeCast 747: SkillBuilder’s AI Colleagues Are Taking Over Pittsburgh w/ Kit Mueller https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/891 4ca40eec-07f9-4c43-b07f-607e74bd8643 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media AwesomeCast 747 – Floating Bars, Hello Kitty Games, and AI Colleagues Hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Kit Mueller of SkillBuilder.io to explore the latest tech, gaming, and Pittsburgh innovations. 56:34 no AwesomeCast 747 – Floating Bars, Hello Kitty Games, and AI Colleagues Hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Kit Mueller of SkillBuilder.io to explore the latest tech, gaming, and Pittsburgh innovations. • Pittsburgh’s new Riverlife “Shore Thing” floating pop-up on the Allegheny, run by Brew Gentlemen. More info • Nintendo Switch’s Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party launching Nov 2025. Game details • AppleCare One: bundling device protection under one plan. Apple announcement • Google Gemini’s new Flash Image editor for smarter, consistent AI photos. Ars Technica coverage • Chachi’s Video Game Minute: Fallout Season 2 trailer + LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveal. • Viral cat-subway build, Apple Watch + AI coaching rumors, and more. • Kit Mueller’s spotlight: how SkillBuilder.io is powering “AI colleagues” across Pittsburgh organizations. awesomecast, awesome cast podcast, pittsburgh tech, pittsburgh podcast, michael sorg, katie dudas, dave podnar, kit mueller, skillbuilder, skillbuilder io, ai colleagues, riverlife shore thing, pittsburgh riverfront, brew gentlemen, floating bar pittsburgh, hello kitty switch, hello kitty freeze tag party, nintendo switch games 2025, applecare one, applecare bundle, macbook pro applecare, google gemini, google flash image, ai image editing, fallout season 2 trailer, fallout amazon prime, lego batman legacy of the dark knight, lego batman 2026, video game news, apple watch ai, apple intelligence, viral cat subway, geek podcast, tech podcast, pittsburgh startup, indy podcast, gadget news AwesomeCast 747 – Floating Bars, Hello Kitty Games, and AI Colleagues
Hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Kit Mueller of SkillBuilder.io to explore the latest tech, gaming, and Pittsburgh innovations.
• Pittsburgh’s new Riverlife “Shore Thing” floating pop-up on the Allegheny, run by Brew Gentlemen. More info
• Nintendo Switch’s Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party launching Nov 2025. Game details
• AppleCare One: bundling device protection under one plan. Apple announcement
• Google Gemini’s new Flash Image editor for smarter, consistent AI photos. Ars Technica coverage
• Chachi’s Video Game Minute: Fallout Season 2 trailer + LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveal.
• Viral cat-subway build, Apple Watch + AI coaching rumors, and more.
• Kit Mueller’s spotlight: how SkillBuilder.io is powering “AI colleagues” across Pittsburgh organizations.

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Hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Kit Mueller of SkillBuilder.io to explore the latest tech, gaming, and Pittsburgh innovations.
• Pittsburgh’s new Riverlife “Shore Thing” floating pop-up on the Allegheny, run by Brew Gentlemen. More info
• Nintendo Switch’s Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party launching Nov 2025. Game details
• AppleCare One: bundling device protection under one plan. Apple announcement
• Google Gemini’s new Flash Image editor for smarter, consistent AI photos. Ars Technica coverage
• Chachi’s Video Game Minute: Fallout Season 2 trailer + LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight reveal.
• Viral cat-subway build, Apple Watch + AI coaching rumors, and more.
• Kit Mueller’s spotlight: how SkillBuilder.io is powering “AI colleagues” across Pittsburgh organizations.

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]]> Happy Prime Day For Those Who Celebrate | AwsomeCast 694 https://awesomecast.fireside.fm/829 9dc0de68-6040-4f41-bc33-54df4afaa9a0 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media 55:30 no This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Join us for another exciting episode of Awesome Cast as we dive into the latest tech news, gadgets, and geeky discussions. This week, cohosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Katie Dudas bring you the best of tech innovations, Prime Day deals, and some quirky new experiences. Here’s what we covered: Awesome Things of the Week • IOS 18 Public Beta: Chichilla breaks down the new features of iOS 18, including the new control center, RCS integration, and scheduled iMessages. https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/16/here-are-10-features-ios-18-public-beta • Levoit Air Purifier: Katie Dudas talks about her new air purifier, highlighting its features like auto mode, quiet operation, and improved air quality for allergy sufferers. https://amzn.to/3WsNueT Exciting Tech Gadgets • UTM SE Emulator: Michael Sorg discusses the new UTM SE emulator approved by Apple, allowing users to run classic software and old-school games on iOS devices. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-approves-utm-se-emulator • Royal Caribbean’s Virtual Train Ride: Katie explores the unique experience of dining on a virtual train ride while on a cruise ship, complete with themed characters and simulated scenery. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/16/24199880/royal-caribbean-virtual-train-ride • Amazon Fire TV: Chichilla highlights the new 43-inch QLED 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Dolby Vision, available at a Prime Day discount. https://amzn.to/3WrLnsA Additional Tech News • Las Vegas Sphere: Details about the tech behind the massive sphere in Las Vegas, powered by 150 Nvidia GPUs and drawing 28 million watts of power. https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/las-vegas-dystopia-sphere-nvidia-gpus • Transparent Tech Renaissance: Katie shares her love for transparent tech gadgets, including a limited edition atomic purple stream deck and other nostalgic clear devices. https://www.theverge.com/23774468/clear-transparent-tech-gadgets Tips and Tools • Camel Camel Camel: Sorg introduces the price tracking tool Camel Camel Camel, perfect for monitoring Amazon price fluctuations and getting the best deals. Make sure to follow us on social media for more bite-sized clips and updates from the show. Enjoy the geeky ride with Awesome Cast! Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch! tech news, pittsburgh, podcast, social media, sorgatron media, This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast

Join us for another exciting episode of Awesome Cast as we dive into the latest tech news, gadgets, and geeky discussions. This week, cohosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Katie Dudas bring you the best of tech innovations, Prime Day deals, and some quirky new experiences. Here’s what we covered:

Awesome Things of the Week

• IOS 18 Public Beta: Chichilla breaks down the new features of iOS 18, including the new control center, RCS integration, and scheduled iMessages. https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/16/here-are-10-features-ios-18-public-beta 

• Levoit Air Purifier: Katie Dudas talks about her new air purifier, highlighting its features like auto mode, quiet operation, and improved air quality for allergy sufferers. https://amzn.to/3WsNueT

Exciting Tech Gadgets

• UTM SE Emulator: Michael Sorg discusses the new UTM SE emulator approved by Apple, allowing users to run classic software and old-school games on iOS devices. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-approves-utm-se-emulator 

• Royal Caribbean’s Virtual Train Ride: Katie explores the unique experience of dining on a virtual train ride while on a cruise ship, complete with themed characters and simulated scenery. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/16/24199880/royal-caribbean-virtual-train-ride 

• Amazon Fire TV: Chichilla highlights the new 43-inch QLED 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Dolby Vision, available at a Prime Day discount. https://amzn.to/3WrLnsA

Additional Tech News

• Las Vegas Sphere: Details about the tech behind the massive sphere in Las Vegas, powered by 150 Nvidia GPUs and drawing 28 million watts of power. https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/las-vegas-dystopia-sphere-nvidia-gpus 

• Transparent Tech Renaissance: Katie shares her love for transparent tech gadgets, including a limited edition atomic purple stream deck and other nostalgic clear devices. https://www.theverge.com/23774468/clear-transparent-tech-gadgets

Tips and Tools

• Camel Camel Camel: Sorg introduces the price tracking tool Camel Camel Camel, perfect for monitoring Amazon price fluctuations and getting the best deals.

Make sure to follow us on social media for more bite-sized clips and updates from the show. Enjoy the geeky ride with Awesome Cast!

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

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Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com

Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

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Join us for another exciting episode of Awesome Cast as we dive into the latest tech news, gadgets, and geeky discussions. This week, cohosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Katie Dudas bring you the best of tech innovations, Prime Day deals, and some quirky new experiences. Here’s what we covered:

Awesome Things of the Week

• IOS 18 Public Beta: Chichilla breaks down the new features of iOS 18, including the new control center, RCS integration, and scheduled iMessages. https://9to5mac.com/2024/07/16/here-are-10-features-ios-18-public-beta 

• Levoit Air Purifier: Katie Dudas talks about her new air purifier, highlighting its features like auto mode, quiet operation, and improved air quality for allergy sufferers. https://amzn.to/3WsNueT

Exciting Tech Gadgets

• UTM SE Emulator: Michael Sorg discusses the new UTM SE emulator approved by Apple, allowing users to run classic software and old-school games on iOS devices. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/13/24198015/apple-approves-utm-se-emulator 

• Royal Caribbean’s Virtual Train Ride: Katie explores the unique experience of dining on a virtual train ride while on a cruise ship, complete with themed characters and simulated scenery. https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/16/24199880/royal-caribbean-virtual-train-ride 

• Amazon Fire TV: Chichilla highlights the new 43-inch QLED 4K Ultra HD smart TV with Dolby Vision, available at a Prime Day discount. https://amzn.to/3WrLnsA

Additional Tech News

• Las Vegas Sphere: Details about the tech behind the massive sphere in Las Vegas, powered by 150 Nvidia GPUs and drawing 28 million watts of power. https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/las-vegas-dystopia-sphere-nvidia-gpus 

• Transparent Tech Renaissance: Katie shares her love for transparent tech gadgets, including a limited edition atomic purple stream deck and other nostalgic clear devices. https://www.theverge.com/23774468/clear-transparent-tech-gadgets

Tips and Tools

• Camel Camel Camel: Sorg introduces the price tracking tool Camel Camel Camel, perfect for monitoring Amazon price fluctuations and getting the best deals.

Make sure to follow us on social media for more bite-sized clips and updates from the show. Enjoy the geeky ride with Awesome Cast!

Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com

Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm

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

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

Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com

Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

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