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AwesomeCast 770: Silver Surfer Is the Original Flappy Bird

March 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 2 mins

1440p streaming, a18 chip, adobe firefly, ai moderation, ai video editing, apple intelligence, apple news, apple tv gaming, apple vision pro, cloud gaming, cobol, computer history, data privacy, dave podnar, disney vr, dunkin drink bucket, gadget podcast, grace hopper, ipad air m4, iphone 17e, katie dudas, macbook air m5, macbook neo, macbook pro m5, marvel maximum collection, meta ai glasses, muppetvision 3d, nintendo classics, nintendo switch, pokémon, pokémon collectibles, pokémon music player, profpod, retro gaming, smart glasses privacy, sorgatron, tech news, tech podcast, virtual boy, women’s history month, x-men arcade, xbox, xbox game pass

Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar hit the week’s tech and geek headlines: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy revival on Switch, Apple’s latest product wave (including iPhone 17e and iPad Air updates), and a troubling report about Meta AI smart glasses and human review. Plus Dunkin’s giant drink bucket, MuppetVision in VR, Adobe’s AI video-editing experiments, Pokémon nostalgia gadgets, Xbox 1440p cloud streaming, a Marvel retro collection, and a Women’s History Month spotlight on Grace Hopper.

Fishing Without Bait 505: Knowing Which Weeds to Pull with Zeke Mercer

March 3rd, 2026  |  16 mins 28 secs

change, critical thinking, identity, life transitions, mindfulness, personal growth, podcast, recovery, self awareness, sorgatron media, wellness, zeke mercer

In Part 4 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer, we explore growth, identity, and recognizing when something no longer serves you. Zeke reflects on stepping back from wrestling, the role of critical thinking, and the balance between individuality and belonging. A thoughtful discussion on change, awareness, and self-respect.

A Gay & His Enby 214: Snakematized

March 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 45 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, lgbt, lgbtq, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover The Traitors and RPDR.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 994: Marco Narcisso Talks Character Growth, Promos & Championship Run

February 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 41 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome 880 Wrestling TNF Champion Marco Narcisso to talk character evolution, Den of Desire chaos, and what’s next across the Pittsburgh scene. Plus: WrestleMania-season shakeups, AEW momentum toward Revolution, a Mayhem Mania rules run-down, and “What We Learned” to close it out.

AwesomeCast 769: DJI Robot Vacuum Hack, Playable Tetris Magazine & Viral Olympic Moments

February 25th, 2026  |  51 mins 51 secs

accessible mobility, ai coding assistant, autonomous vehicle, black history month, civic progress challenge, cybersecurity, dave podnar, dji, dreamcast, dunkin, dunkin mitten, figure skating, frederick mckinley jones, gadget news, game pop, genesis, hideki sato, iced coffee, innovation, michael sorg, mortal kombat, podnar, red bull bulletin, robot vacuum, sae, saturn, sega, smart home security, sorg, tech news, tetris, the verge, thermo king, vibe coding, video game news, viral video, winter olympics

Sorg and Podnar cover big and bizarre tech headlines: an alleged DJI robot vacuum security mess, AI-assisted “vibe coding,” and why camera-equipped home gadgets deserve extra caution. They also dig into the SAE Civic Progress Challenge (accessible mobility innovation), geek out over a playable Tetris magazine cover, and hit viral Winter Olympics moments—plus a Dunkin iced coffee mitten that’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Includes Chachi’s Video Game Minute and a Black History Month spotlight on Frederick McKinley Jones.

Fishing Without Bait 504: Zeke Mercer on Identity, Ego & Respect

February 24th, 2026  |  19 mins 1 sec

authenticity, bias, ego, fishing without bait, fishing without bait 504, identity, mental health, mindfulness, personal growth, recovery, resilience, self awareness, wellness, wrestling and life, zeke mercer

Part 3 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer explores bias, identity, and how bitterness, ego, and respect shape both wrestling and life. Zeke shares powerful reflections on authenticity, personal growth, and navigating judgment. A thoughtful discussion on mindfulness, self-awareness, and resilience.

A Gay & His Enby 213: Serviceable Job

February 23rd, 2026  |  1 hr 40 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, lgbt, lgbtq, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover The Traitors and RPDR.

Sunday Sessions 2026: Brohemoth

February 22nd, 2026  |  37 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

A Gay & His Enby 212: Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler

February 22nd, 2026  |  2 hrs 37 mins

ashley darby, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, dorit kemsley, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, erika girardi, gay, gizelle bryant, housewives, jennifer tilly, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, married to medicine, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, rachel zoe, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhop, sutton stracke, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo

This episode we cover RHOP, M2M, and RHOBH.

Fishing Without Bait 503: Zeke Mercer: Sacrifice, Identity & Self-Discovery

February 17th, 2026  |  22 mins 59 secs

authenticity, ethical living, expectations, fishing without bait, fishing without bait podcast, fwb503, identity, integrity, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness, personal growth, recovery, resilience, sacrifice, self discovery, self worth, transition, zeke mercer

In Part 2 of our conversation, Zeke Mercer reflects on sacrifice, expectations, and the emotional realities of chasing dreams. She shares deeply personal insights about identity, integrity, and her transition journey. A thoughtful discussion on self-worth, resilience, and living authentically.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 993: Pie Hard with Tony Kincaid

February 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 50 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

AwesomeCast 768: Apple Podcasts Adds Video + iPhones to the Moon?! | Olympics Drone Cam, 2XKO & Hatchin’ Yoshi

February 16th, 2026  |  1 hr 50 mins

2xko, apple podcasts video, apple tv rumors, bad bunny lyrics translation, black history month in tech, browser fingerprinting, cover your tracks, dave podnar, drone cinematography, eff, fighting games, five below block tech, hatchin yoshi, katie dudas, live event production, marian croak, mario wonder, michael sorg, mini arcade builds, national inventors hall of fame, nintendo, olympics drone camera, online tracking, podcasting workflow, privacy, riot games, sorgatron media, spotify translate lyrics, stagecue app, tag fighter, talking flower, tech podcast, ublock origin, video podcasts, voip, vr drone goggles, yoshi toy, youtube music translate lyrics

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. 

Sunday Sessions 2026: Reiza Clarke

February 15th, 2026  |  36 mins 5 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

A Gay & His Enby 211: Transparent Lies

February 15th, 2026  |  2 hrs 37 mins

beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, dorit kemsley, drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, erika girardi, gay, housewives, jennifer tilly, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, rachel zoe, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rpdr, rupaul, sutton stracke, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover RHOBH, The Traitors, and RPDR.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 992: MayhemWed Game: Team Warr vs Team Bearcat

February 11th, 2026  |  1 hr 44 mins

allison warr, bearcat, goat debate, hard cam, indie wrestling, karielle, kc warr, keith haught, mad mike, mayhem mania, mayhemwed game, newlywed game, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, sangawa project, sorg, team warr, wms 992, wrestling comedy, wrestling couples, wrestling fandom, wrestling finishers, wrestling promos, wrestling trivia

Sorg is joined by Mad Mike for the MayhemWed Game as Team Warr (Allison & KC Warr) battles Team Bearcat (Karielle & Keith Haught) in a wrestling-themed Newlywed Game. We cover GOATs, go-away heat, wrestling “whoopee” logic, entrance themes, finishers, and a sudden-death tie-breaker—then close with a “What We Learned” segment touching Bad Bunny dream matches, hard-cam lessons, and Sangawa Project crossover reflections

AwesomeCast 767: Catcade Cats, Suno AI Music & Moment iPhone Lenses — Plus Tecmo Bowl Movie?!

February 11th, 2026  |  1 hr 1 min

ai in advertising, ai music, anime convention pittsburgh, arcade, awesomecast, awesomecast 767, black history month, cat cafe, cat rescue, catcade chicago, cctv, cinebloom filter, content creation tools, dave podnar, downie app, dudders, dunkin merch, generative music, halftime show logistics, home security system, iphone lenses, iphone videography, iphoneography, katie dudas, live production, marie van brittan brown, michael sorg, mobile filmmaking, moment lenses, moment t-series, nintendo switch 2, puerto rico halftime discourse, ring doorbell, sangawa project, sorgatron, srt subtitles, steadicam, suno, suno ai, super bowl commercials, switch 2 sales, tecmo bowl movie, transcription workflow, youtube downloader

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.