AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk
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Artemis 2 Returns, Amazon Luna Shuts Doors, and Someone Put macOS on a Wii?! | AwesomeCast 775
April 15th, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
amazon luna, apple silicon gaming, arab american history month, artemis 2, cloud gaming, dave podnar, digital ownership, geek podcast, ipod, m1 macbook pro, macos on wii, mike sorg, mythic app, nasa, nest, nintendo wii, overcast, pittsburgh podcast, podcast transcripts, podnar, pothole data, retro weather channel, rise mascot, smart cities, sorg, tech podcast, technology news, tony fadell, waymo, windows games on mac
Sorg and Podnar are back with a packed AwesomeCast covering the successful Artemis 2 splashdown, the story behind the mission mascot RISE, a wild macOS-on-a-Wii experiment, Mythic for running Windows games on Mac, Amazon Luna’s latest bad news for digital game buyers, Waymo using pothole data to help cities, Overcast adding podcast transcripts, and a Retro Weather Channel experience that taps straight into cable nostalgia. Plus, Dave’s Arab American History Month spotlight features Tony Fadell, the tech mind behind the iPod and Nest.
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Artemis II Moon Mission, AI Chatbot Risks, Apple TikTok & LEGO Zelda | AwesomeCast 774
April 1st, 2026 | 1 hr 1 min
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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.
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AwesomeCast 747: SkillBuilder’s AI Colleagues Are Taking Over Pittsburgh w/ Kit Mueller
August 27th, 2025 | 56 mins 34 secs
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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. -
Magic Mountains. Magic Satellite of Internets. | AwesomeCast 684
May 1st, 2024 | 51 mins 21 secs
amusement park reviews, apple watch walkie-talkie, content management, owala water bottle, pittsburgh podcast, podcasting, remote internet access, six flags magic mountain, social media tips, starlink internet, technology insights
Join hosts Mike Sorg and Katie Dudas on the latest episode of the AwesomeCast, straight from the Sorgatron Media studios in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This week, dive into an exhilarating discussion about their recent adventure at Six Flags Magic Mountain, exploring the thrills of roller coasters and the effectiveness of Starlink internet in remote settings. Discover the innovative Owala water bottle, designed for hygiene and convenience, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday use. The episode also covers practical tech tips, including leveraging the Apple Watch's walkie-talkie feature and strategies for efficient content management across social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Tune in for a blend of technology insights, product reviews, and lively banter that keeps you informed and entertained. Whether you're a tech aficionado or just looking for tips to enhance your digital lifestyle, this episode has something for everyone.