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AwesomeCast 671: Control the Vertical and the Horizontal

January 24th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 2 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Fishing Without Bait 405: Meeting Dumpster Fire Ryan Zane

January 23rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 53 secs

creativity, dreams, heroes, jim ellermeyer, mental health, mindfulness, negativity, personal challenges, personal development, positive thinking., professional wrestling, relationship boundaries, ryan zane, self-acceptance, self-discovery, self-identity

Join us in this captivating episode of our podcast where Jim Ellermeyer, a seasoned behavior health therapist, engages in a profound dialogue with Ryan, a passionate professional wrestler performing as Ryan Zane. Dive into their discussion that traverses the intricate paths of self-discovery, personal development, and the nuances of mental health. Discover how Ryan's intriguing journey into professional wrestling, driven by a mix of curiosity and ambition, parallels the broader challenges of balancing a regular day job with the pursuit of a passion. The episode delves into the metaphorical concept of 'wearing masks' – a theme prevalent in wrestling and in the everyday struggle of aligning one's public persona with their true self. Gain insights from Ryan's reflections on his heroes, particularly Mick Foley, and how they've shaped his aspirations in wrestling and beyond.

A Gay & His Enby 78: Let's Get You The House

January 20th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 25 mins

90210, beverly hills, bravo, dc, diamond, dmv, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, maryland, miami, mojito, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhom, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, virginia, washington dc

This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.

A Gay & His Enby 77: Double Scoop of Phaedra

January 19th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 36 mins

bravo, drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, married to medicine, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover RPDR, The Traitors, and M2M.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 894: Hot Takes In Context

January 17th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 40 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

AwesomeCast 670: Those Are Not Pearls

January 17th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  57 mins 21 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

The group discussed new smart pepper spray that alerts contacts if sprayed via GPS, Google/Bing rewards programs paying users for surveys/data, and video tool CapCut providing free Premiere-like editing. They criticized CES 2023 for severely limiting sex tech vendors without reason. Apple is disabling certain sensors in new watches due to an ongoing patent dispute. Guest Kay of the multimedia production company Grind City TV expanded from TV to radio and print, focusing on independent artists and media training. They jokingly suggested sending wrestlers for this training while learning wrestling moves themselves. Overall an eclectic mix of tech and business, with a unique media perspective from the guest.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 225: Changing Mindset with Andrew DiNardo

January 16th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 25 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim Ellermeyer is continuing his conversation with Andrew DiNardo about his weight loss and continuing to deal with body images as he adapts to losing 200 pounds after gastric bypass surgery. They discuss his battling with depression, a time when he had legally died in the back of a church, surrounding ourselves with positive people, and keeping attention completing your task.

A Gay & His Enby 76: Go Away, Gnat

January 13th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 27 mins

90210, beverly hills, bravo, dc, diamond, dmv, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, maryland, miami, mojito, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhom, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, virginia, washington dc

This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.

A Gay & His Enby 75: Luann Won

January 12th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 23 mins

apple, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, manhattan, married to medicine, new york, new york city, nyc, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhony, rhony legacy, rhugt4, rpdr, rupaul, scary island, st barths, st barts, tribeca, ugt4, ultimate girls trip

This episode we cover RPDR, RHONY: Legacy, and M2M.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 893: Gets Trashy

January 10th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 43 mins

aew, business strategy, independent wrestling, match reviewing, mental health, social media, societal issues, taxes, twitter, upcoming events, video games, wrestling commentary, wwe

The hosts discussed the latest back-and-forth on social media between wrestling promotions AEW and WWE, speculating on potential crossover opportunities. Other wrestling news like upcoming pay-per-view events was covered. Behind-the-scenes production elements including commentary and reviewing matches was analyzed. Independent wrestling promotions and passions of those involved took up a good portion of the show. There was talk of wrestling-themed video games, unconventional business strategies, and perspectives on societal issues and mental health in the wrestling world. Guest Ryan Zane spoke about his personal journey, wrestling personas, production preferences, and hopes for the sport's future.

AwesomeCast 669: Big Floppies and Working on the Soft Core

January 10th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 10 secs

accessories, ai, amd, ces, displays, engagement, entertainment, fashion, fitness, gaming, giveaways, humor, ice cream, iphone, laptops, media conversion, patreon, pets, podcasts, processors, screens, shoes, social media, technology

On this AwesomeCast podcast, the hosts highlighted several new innovations showcased at the recent CES tech show. AMD revealed a new processor able to run graphics-heavy games smoothly without requiring a separate graphics card. Automaker Shift introduced Moonwalker X shoes that allow wearers to glide along motorized wheels embedded in the soles. Asus displayed a foldable OLED screen for on-the-go use with laptops or gaming devices. The Klix iPhone case adds a convenient physical keyboard for easier typing. Cold Snap demoed a home ice cream maker that can create customized flavors in just 2 minutes. And startup Flappy presented a smart cat door designed to block pets from bringing prey indoors by using AI to assess what they are carrying in their mouths.

In terms of social platforms, they talked about Stimulus, which facilitates giveaways to drive brand engagement. And they praised updates to the Patreon app for simplifying podcast listening. Other topics included encoding old media onto modern computers, Apple Fitness add-ons, and injecting some humor regarding the show’s penchant for inadvertent double entendres. Overall, it highlighted innovations designed to enhance entertainment, convenience and creativity.

Fishing Without Bait 404: Filtered Reality

January 9th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  22 mins 56 secs

body image, filtered reality, influencers, media literacy, mental health, parenting, podcast, pop culture, psychology, self-esteem, social media, social media effects, therapist perspectives, tiktok, youth

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike, discuss the topic of "filtered reality" portrayed on social media. They talk about how social media influencers and platforms like TikTok present an unrealistic, glamorized version of life that negatively impacts young people's self-image and mental health. The hosts criticize "wannabe mental health professionals" on TikTok offering advice without credentials. They advise listeners to consume social media mindfully, understanding much of what they see is carefully curated rather than real life. Jim shares his perspective as a therapist, noting patients have body image issues influenced by media. They encourage listeners to share their own related anecdotes.

A Gay & His Enby 74: Reality Von Gossip Girl

January 5th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 7 secs

90210, apple, beverly hills, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, diamond, enby, flamingo, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, manhattan, miami, mojito, new york, new york city, nyc, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, reality von tease, rhobh, rhom, rhony, rhony legacy, rhoslc, rhugt4, salt lake, salt lake city, scary island, snowflake, st barths, st barts, tribeca, ugt4, ultimate girls trip

This episode we cover RHONY: Legacy, RHOSLC, RHOBH, and RHOM.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 892: Professional Podcaster Zeke Mercer

January 3rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 45 mins

aew, continental classic, departures, indie wrestling, injuries, kevin dunn, media coverage, pay-per-view, pittsburgh wrestling, sports-based programming, tournaments, video games, wrestling success metrics, wwe

Our hosts discussed recent WWE departures like Kevin Dunn resigning, as well as AEW's Continental Classic tournament which they praised for its storytelling. Injuries leading up to AEW's last pay-per-view forced abrupt changes. They talked about ideas for more sports-based pro wrestling programming like tournaments, and how media coverage and notions of success in wrestling have evolved with the times. Reminiscing about classic wrestling video games segued into a discussion of Pittsburgh's current wrestling scene, which they predicted is entering its best era since the days of Norm Conners, citing hot indie promotions like 880 Wrestling. Upcoming local indie shows some hosts plan to attend rounded out the wrestling-centered discussion.

AwesomeCast 668: Taters in Space

January 3rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  58 mins 19 secs

apple, augmented reality, bandwidth, cats, diy, electronics, enterprise technology, fitness, future tech, gadgets, gaming, health, live streaming, nasa, platforms, set up, smart watches, social media, software, space, technology, video, virtual reality

Fishing Without Bait 403: Lessons from the Brink

January 2nd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  18 mins 31 secs

12-step programs, addiction recovery, behavioral health, compassion, empathy, facing death, fishing, honesty, integrity, letting go, life lessons, mindful living, nature, personal growth, podcast, prescription for living, spirituality

Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others.