AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

We Built a Livestream Studio in a U-Haul at an Off-Road Motorsport Event! | AwesomeCast 752

October 8th, 2025  |  1 hr 5 mins

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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.

Fallback to Fortnight | AwesomeCast 696

July 31st, 2024  |  1 hr 3 secs

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Magic Mountains. Magic Satellite of Internets. | AwesomeCast 684

May 1st, 2024  |  51 mins 21 secs

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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.

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.

AI Alliances and Charging Solutions | AwesomeCast 679

March 20th, 2024  |  53 mins 59 secs

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Fill All the Holes | AwesomeCast 663

November 21st, 2023  |  54 mins 8 secs

apps, authentication, cases, chess, duolingo, gadgets, games, giveaways, guitar, iphone, magsafe, math, news, passwordless, podcasting, podcasts, public transit, sd cards, security, technology, transportation, wallets, yubikey

AwesomeCast is a weekly tech podcast hosted by Sorgatron, Dudders, and Chilla. They discuss new gadgets and apps, share their "awesome things of the week," and cover tech news stories. Recent topics have included Dudders' new Hello Kitty iPhone case, Chilla's MagSafe wallet stand, Pittsburgh public transit improvements, using guitar picks to remove SD cards, YubiKeys for passwordless authentication, Duolingo adding chess and math lessons, and the hosts sharing what technology they are thankful for this year. The hosts bring humor and personality to their commentary on the latest consumer tech and apps.

Hollywood iPhone Style | AwesomeCast 661

November 1st, 2023  |  53 mins 38 secs

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Michael and Dave discussed new tech products like Honda's electric scooter and Apple's latest MacBook Pros. They were impressed by Apple using iPhone 15 Pros to film their recent event. Michael used his iPhone 13 for concert footage.

Big Beats and Big Fans with Kidmental | AwesomeCast 655

September 12th, 2023  |  1 hr 2 mins

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The AwesomeCast podcast hosted by Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas welcomes musical guest Kidmental for a lively discussion of technology and culture. The show begins by highlighting Kidmental's musical talents, with him providing custom intro songs and sound effects throughout the episode. Kidmental demonstrates his impressive beatboxing and looping skills using analog hardware like the RC 505 loop station.

The hosts then recap their recent trip to rural Ohio, hilariously detailing their visits to strange roadside attractions like a massive empty basket building and a 24-foot tall cuckoo clock. Shifting to tech news, they analyze Apple's latest product announcements including the new Ultra Apple Watch aimed at extreme athletes and the iPhone 15 Pro with advanced camera capabilities like automatic portrait mode.

Sorg and Dudas share their hands-on experiences testing out Honda's impressive wind tunnel and crash test facilities. With helpful context and enthusiasm, they evaluate how the new Apple features could benefit media creators. Kidmental pops in with funny reactions as Sorg geeks out about playing console-quality iOS games on the go and directly recording videos to external drives using the new USB-C port. Overall, the conversational tone provides an accessible yet insightful take on how tech innovations intersect with art and culture.

This Apple Event Does Not Exist | AwesomeCast 438

March 27th, 2019  |  53 mins 58 secs

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Chilla and Sorg are holding down the fort at Sorgatron Media Studios as they bring you this week in tech news.

2018 Flashback: Dream Loud Podcast | Awesome Chat

December 25th, 2018  |  30 mins

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Dan Scifo is a Sport Writer covering the Steelers and Penguins at the Latrobe Bulletin. Ben Hull is the bassist for former Flyleaf lead singer Lacey Sturm. Together, they wanted to combine their stories and talk with others who make their dreams come true with the Dream Loud Podcast. We talk about how they got the show together, some of the interesting stories they've heard so far and where they hope to go with their show.