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Wrestling Mayhem Show 1007: Danhausen and Giving Back w/ Chris LeRusso

June 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 17 mins

chris lerusso, i want a new hip, independent wrestling, indie wrestling, jack pollock, mad mike, pittsburgh independent wrestling, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, rizz, sorg, wrestling benefit show, wrestling community, wrestling mayhem show

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome Pittsburgh pro wrestling veteran Chris LeRusso to Wrestling Mayhem Show for a wide-ranging conversation about professional wrestling, the Pittsburgh wrestling scene, and the importance of community within independent wrestling.

The crew discusses Chris LeRusso's experiences in wrestling, stories from around the industry, and the relationships that help keep independent wrestling thriving. The conversation also turns to the wrestling community coming together to support fellow wrestler Jack Pollock during his recovery.

This episode highlights Jack Pollock’s “I Want a New Hip!” benefit show, supporting Jack during his hip replacement recovery. Fans can attend or watch the event, participate in raffles, purchase benefit merchandise, and donate to help Jack while he is unable to work.

Topics Discussed
Chris LeRusso joins Wrestling Mayhem Show
The Pittsburgh independent wrestling scene
Building and maintaining a wrestling career
Memorable experiences from independent wrestling
The value of community within professional wrestling
Jack Pollock’s “I Want a New Hip!” benefit show
Ways fans can support Jack Pollock during recovery
The wrestling community rallying around one of its own
What We Learned
Longevity in wrestling comes from relationships, adaptability, and passion.
Independent wrestling succeeds when communities support one another.
Veterans like Chris LeRusso continue to play an important role in mentoring and strengthening local wrestling scenes.
Wrestling fans consistently show up to support performers both inside and outside the ring.

AwesomeCast 782: Apple WWDC AI, He-Man Movie Reactions & Nintendo Classics Return

June 9th, 2026  |  1 hr 4 mins

007 first light, ai tools, amazon games, apple developer, apple intelligence, apple watch, apple wwdc, generative ai, he-man, ios 27, kingdom hearts 4, lynn conway, macos 27, masters of the universe, neewer lights, nintendo direct, paramount games, photo editing, podcast gear, pride month, protect our games act, siri ai, skeletor, sorgatron media, star fox, tech podcast, video game news, wwdc 2026, zelda ocarina of time

Sorg and Dave Podnar talk Apple WWDC, Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, photo reframing, device compatibility, and how AI may become more useful inside everyday apps. Plus: He-Man movie reactions, Lynn Conway’s tech legacy for Pride Month, Nintendo Direct news, video game preservation laws, Paramount Games, Amazon’s 007 plans, and practical studio lighting for podcast creators.

Fishing Without Bait 518: Eamon and Merlin Return: Community, Identity, and Courage

June 9th, 2026  |  20 mins 49 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Returning guests Eamon and Merlin join Fishing Without Bait for the first part of a thoughtful conversation about community, identity, belonging, and the life-changing decision to leave Texas and relocate to Pittsburgh. Together with Jim Ellermeyer, they explore authenticity, acceptance, fear, faith, and what it means to create a life where you can truly be yourself.

A Gay & His Enby 226: Memoirs of a Slam Pig

June 7th, 2026  |  3 hrs 4 mins

angela oakley, ariana madix, atl, atlanta, bravo, brittany cartwright, ciara miller, cynthia bailey, danny booko, dolores catania, drag, drag queens, drag race, drew sedora, enby, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jesse lally, k michelle, kelli pharrell, kristen doute, lala kent, lgbt, lgbtq, love island, love island usa, luke broderick, michelle saniei, nia booko, peacock, phaedra parks, pinky cole, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhode island, rhori, rpdr, rupaul, shamea morton, suburbia, the valley, tom schwartz, valley, zack wickham,  alicia carmody,  ashley iaconetti,  jo-ellen tiberi,  kelsey swanson,  liz mcgraw,  rosie dimare,  rulla nehme pontarelli

This episode we cover RHOA, RHORI, The Valley, RPDRAS, and Love Island USA.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1006: WWE is The Vision Impaired

June 2nd, 2026  |  57 mins 37 secs

aaa wrestling, aew double or nothing, brock lesnar, chad gable, chelsea green, clash in italy, el grande americano, indie wrestling, king of the ring, lio rush, lucha underground, mad mike, mask vs mask, oba femi, pro wrestling podcast, queen of the ring, rizz, sorg, triplemania, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling podcast, wwe

Sorg is on the road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but the Mayhem continues with Rizz and Mad Mike! This week, the crew breaks down AAA’s incredible Mask vs. Mask match, Chad Gable’s rise through the El Grande Americano story, WWE’s international shows, Clash in Italy, AEW Double or Nothing, Lucha Underground’s return, and whether wrestling is feeling fresh or creatively stagnant.

AwesomeCast 781: Google’s AI Scam Call Fix, Home AI Data Centers & Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Comeback

June 2nd, 2026  |  53 mins 37 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

This week on AwesomeCast 781, Sorg, Katie, and Podnar are recording from the road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while covering the AutoDrive Challenge and breaking down a packed week in tech, gaming, AI, gadgets, and local Pittsburgh creativity.

Stories & Gadgets Discussed:

He-Man movie excitement and Denny’s tie-in menu
https://www.dennys.com/promotions/he-man-movie
Sorg and Katie talk Masters of the Universe hype, themed shirts, Skeletor, nostalgia, and the wild Denny’s promotional food lineup.
USB-C wireless lavalier microphone from TikTok Shop
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP92fEduBXyNW-MWMCM/
Podnar shows off a budget two-pack wireless lav mic with charging case, USB-C receiver, magnetic clips, pass-through charging, and easy phone/computer setup.
Pride History Month: Alan Turing
https://www.alanturing.net
Podnar highlights Alan Turing’s role in breaking Enigma, early computing, artificial intelligence, the Turing Test, and his importance during Pride Month.
ChachiSays Video Game Minute: Steam Deck price increase
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz725d5d1x7o
Chachi covers a reported 40% Steam Deck price jump and the larger conversation around gaming hardware costs.
Modern Warfare’s next story setting
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q391y5088o
The next Modern Warfare game is discussed with a plot centered around Korea and the North/South conflict.
Unreal Engine 6 announced
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-announces-unreal-engine-6-which-will-run-the-next-era-of-rocket-league/
Epic’s Unreal Engine 6 announcement gets spotlighted, including its connection to the next era of Rocket League.
NVIDIA-linked mini AI data centers for the home
https://www.inc.com/moses-jeanfrancois/nvidia-mini-ai-data-center-house/91340588?brid=YWdncwHdllWCngoYfFZ4UgdFmvNg
The crew discusses the idea of installing small AI data centers at homes, possible monthly compensation, energy concerns, smart panels, solar power, and whether distributed AI infrastructure makes sense.
Virtual Boy games added to Nintendo Switch Online
https://www.vgchartz.com/article/467822/5-virtual-boy-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online/
Sorg talks about trying the new Virtual Boy library on Switch, including Space Invaders, Jack Bros, Tetris, Mario Clash-style gameplay, and the weird legacy of Nintendo’s red-and-black headset.
Donkey Kong 64 coming to Nintendo Switch Online
https://www.ign.com/articles/donkey-kong-64-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-online
Donkey Kong 64 is joining Nintendo Switch Online, giving Sorg another retro Nintendo title to revisit.
Google fake call detection for AI impersonation scams
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/google-rolls-out-fake-call-detection-to-protect-against-ai-deepfake-impersonation-scams/
Katie explains Google’s Phone by Google fake call detection, device verification, RCS, and why families may need modern “secret word” safety plans to combat AI voice scams.
Squonk’s Joy Machine at Three Rivers Arts Festival
https://www.wesa.fm/arts-culture/2026-06-02/pittsburghs-squonk-joy-machine-three-rivers-arts-festival
Katie spotlights Pittsburgh performance group Squonk and their interactive Joy Machine street puppet installation at the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Microsoft Scout AI agent
https://www.wired.com/story/meet-microsoft-scout-your-ai-coworker-that-never-logs-off/
Podnar discusses Microsoft’s move toward smaller AI agents built into Office, Teams, calendars, and workplace tools.
Michigan fireball
https://www.mlive.com/weather/2026/06/bright-fireball-flared-out-over-michigan-monday-night-did-you-find-debris-in-your-yard.html
Podnar shares reports of a bright fireball over Michigan and Ohio, meteor debris, and how these events remind us we are part of a much bigger universe.

Fishing Without Bait 517: Joanna Lowe on Turning Pain Into Purpose

May 26th, 2026  |  23 mins 49 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1005: Celebrating May 19 with Some Guy Named John

May 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 40 mins

880 wrestling, aew, aew double or nothing, clayton king, gianni michael emricko, independent wrestling, indie wrestling, kane wwe, leaders by example, mad mike, may 19 wwe, nxt, owen hart tournament, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, rizz, rwa wrestling, saturday night’s main event, see no evil, some guy named john, sorg, vcw wrestling, wrestling comedy, wrestling mayhem show presents april fools, wwe, wwe films

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome pro wrestler Some Guy Named John to the studio for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1005! This episode celebrates May 19 wrestling lore, the 20th anniversary of WWE’s See No Evil, the chaos of WWE Films, AEW Double or Nothing, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and the latest madness from 880 Wrestling, RWA, and VCW.

Some Guy Named John breaks down the ongoing rise of Leaders By Example, including Gianni Michael Emricko’s forced membership, Clayton King’s championship controversy, unpaid intern Mitch, and a packed indie wrestling weekend. Plus: Rizz gives a victory speech, Mad Mike shows off wrestling collectibles, and the crew imagines the future of wrestling movie absurdity.

AwesomeCast 780: Google I/O AI Agents, iOS 27 Accessibility, Fortnite Returns & Retro Camera Apps

May 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 1 min

1986 transformers movie, aapi heritage month, accessibility technology, agentic ai, ai agents, ajay bhatt, apple intelligence, dave podnar, dave pondar, dazz cam, dungeon crawler carl, epic games, fortnite ios, gadget reviews, google gemini, google i/o 2026, graphic novel, intel, ios 27, iphone accessibility, iphone photography, optimus prime, pittsburgh podcast, retro camera app, sorg, sorgatron media, tech news, tech podcast, transformers the movie, usb, vintage photography, webtoon

Sorg and Dave Podnar host AwesomeCast 780 with tech news, gadget picks, and a big dose of AI conversation. This week’s topics include the Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel, Dazz Cam’s retro iPhone photography app, Ajay Bhatt’s role in creating USB, Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 accessibility features, Google I/O’s agentic AI announcements, Fortnite’s return to iOS, and the 40th anniversary Transformers: The Movie “Apology Tour.”

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast

Fishing Without Bait 516: Joanna Lowe on Grief, Art, and Learning to Live Again

May 19th, 2026  |  15 mins 33 secs

bereavement, depression support, edinburgh fringe festival, emotional honesty, emotional resilience, emotional wellness, grief, grief support, healing, jim ellermeyer, joanna lowe, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness, mindfulness and grief, mindfulness podcast, parenting through grief, podcast interview, recovery, self help podcast, sorgatron media, suicide awareness, surviving loss, trauma, trauma recovery, wellness podcast, widow, widowhood

In Part 3 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we explore the complicated reality of grief, anger, survival, and support after devastating loss. Joanna shares deeply personal reflections on widowhood, parenting through trauma, and what people can truly do to support someone who is grieving.

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Joanna’s work:

The Occasional Epiphany by Joanna Lowe
Cup A Joe Productions Facebook

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Fishing Without Bait Patreon

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Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book

A Gay & His Enby 225: Not Sponsored by Hot Chili Cheese Fritos

May 17th, 2026  |  2 hrs 33 mins

angela oakley, atl, atlanta, bravo, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, dolores catania, drag, drag queens, drag race, drew sedora, enby, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jesse lally, k michelle, kelli pharrell, kristen doute, lala kent, lgbt, lgbtq, luke broderick, michelle saniei, nia booko, peacock, phaedra parks, pinky cole, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhode island, rhori, rpdr, rupaul, shamea morton, suburbia, the valley, tom schwartz, valley, zack wickham,  alicia carmody,  ashley iaconetti,  jo-ellen tiberi,  kelsey swanson,  liz mcgraw,  rosie dimare,  rulla nehme pontarelli

This episode we cover RHOA, RHORI, The Valley, and RPDRAS.

AwesomeCast 779: Keeping Podcasting Weird: On the Road

May 12th, 2026  |  54 mins 23 secs

aapi heritage month, axiom custom products, baja sae, baja sae oregon, cannon beach, cetys mini baja, chachi says, ebay, engineering students, eric yuan, formula sae, gamestop, gopro, grogu, gta 6, haystack rock, katie dudas, mandalorian, mount hood, on-demand manufacturing, oshcut, pacific northwest, pedro pascal, pittsburgh podcast, portland, sheet metal fabrication, sorg, sorgatron media, strauss zelnick, student engineering, take-two, tech podcast, times square, tube bending, video game hall of fame, washougal mx, zoom

Sorg is on the road in Michigan for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1004, joined by Rizz, Mad Mike, and Producer Missy for a chaotic week in pro wrestling.

Fishing Without Bait 515: Joanna Lowe on Grief That Changes You Forever

May 12th, 2026  |  23 mins 40 secs

coping with grief, emotional trauma, grief, grief support, healing, joanna lowe, life after loss, loss, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practice, podcast interview, prolonged grief disorder, ptsd, recovery journey, self discovery, trauma recovery, wellness

In Part 2 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we explore the deeply personal and life-altering impact of grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Joanna shares how trauma reshaped her identity, faith, and ability to feel, offering an unfiltered look at prolonged grief and recovery. This episode is a powerful reflection on loss, survival, and rediscovery.

A Gay & His Enby 224: Pinky and The Brain

May 10th, 2026  |  2 hrs 51 mins

amanda frances, angela oakley, atl, atlanta, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, dolores catania, dorit kemsley, drew sedora, enby, erika jayne, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jennifer tilly, jesse lally, k michelle, kathy hilton, kelli pharrell, kristen doute, kyle richards, lala kent, lgbt, lgbtq, luke broderick, michelle saniei, nia booko, peacock, phaedra parks, pinky cole, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, rachel zoe, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhobh, rhode island, rhori, shamea morton, suburbia, sutton stracke, the valley, tom schwartz, valley, zack wickham,  alicia carmody,  ashley iaconetti,  jo-ellen tiberi,  kelsey swanson,  liz mcgraw,  rosie dimare,  rulla nehme pontarelli

This episode we cover RHOA, RHORI, The Valley, and the RHOBH Reunion.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1003: Big beefy Women Slapping Lady Meat with Liberty L

May 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 56 mins

880 wrestling, american gladiators, austin creed, danhausen, enjoy wrestling, indie wrestling, indywrestling.us, kofi kingston, liberty l, mad mike, pittsburgh wrestling, powerhouse women wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, rizz, rwa wrestling, sorg, the miz, the new day, thursday night fights, tko wwe, upupdowndown, wardlow, women’s wrestling, wwe backlash, wwe cuts, xavier woods

Pro wrestler Liberty L joins Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1003! The crew breaks down WWE/TKO roster cuts, The New Day’s reported departure, Xavier Woods’ future beyond WWE, WWE Backlash, Danhausen’s mystery partner, and the new American Gladiators.

AwesomeCast 778: Fortnite Star Wars, Apple Silicon App Tricks, Robot Pets & the Future of GameStop

May 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

aapi month, ai companion, apple silicon, chachi says, darth vader, dave podnar, david pogue, droid tycoon, ebay, escape vader, fazlur khan, fortnite, fortnite star wars, gadgets, galactic siege, gamestop, gaming news, generative ai, ipad apps on mac, iphone apps on mac, iphone screenshots, katie dudas, mac apps, macbook neo, pittsburgh marathon, playstation 5, ps5 slim, robot pet, roomba, sorg, star wars, tech podcast, video games, wwe ai

Sorg, Katie, and Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 778 with Apple Silicon Mac tips, Katie’s hands-on thoughts on the MacBook Neo, Fortnite’s Star Wars takeover, robot companions from the creator of Roomba, AI in wrestling promos, GameStop’s rumored eBay bid, and a spotlight on skyscraper engineering pioneer Fazlur Khan for AAPI Month.