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Fishing Without Bait 493: Why So Many Struggle With Guilt — The Religion Effect Explained

November 25th, 2025  |  15 mins 28 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In Episode 493 of Fishing Without Bait, we continue our powerful two-part conversation on the lifelong impact of religiously reinforced guilt, shame, and fear. Building on the foundation set in Episode 492, Jim Ellermeyer and host Mike Sorg peel back the layers of how religious structures shape personal identity, relationships, sexuality, and self-worth.

A Gay & His Enby 194: The Gays Deserve Better

November 23rd, 2025  |  2 hrs 40 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, bravo, bronwyn newport, enby, gay, gizelle bryant, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, heather gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, mary cosby, meredith marks, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, shannon beador, tamra judge, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 983: Inside AEW’s “No Guts” Blood & Guts + Zeke Mercer on Violence, Hate, and THAT Chant

November 19th, 2025  |  1 hr 48 mins

880 wrestling, aew blood and guts, aew full gear, aew national championship, aew storytelling, aew women’s division, bianca belair, darby allin vs pac, eddie guerrero tribute, hangman page, independent wrestling, jade cargill, jon moxley, jon moxley commentary, kyle fletcher, lash legend, marina shafir, mark briscoe, matriarchy 880 wrestling, neo pro wrestling, nix wilde, paris sahara, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling discussion, psychedelic dreams 880 wrestling, rey mysterio cartoon, rey vs the darkness, rhea ripley, rwa wrestling, sammy 880 wrestling, samoa joe vs hangman, swerve strickland, wrestling analysis, wrestling news, wwe 2k25 netflix, wwe survivor series, wwe women’s division, zeke mercer

This week we’re joined by pro wrestler Zeke Mercer, and things get intense quickly. We break down AEW Blood & Guts, praise Marina Shafir’s violent performance, discuss AEW’s long-term storytelling, and look at WWE’s Survivor Series build—including the powerhouse women taking over.

AwesomeCast 758: We Got Custom 3D-Printed AT-ATs! + Steam Machine Reveal, Netflix Games, Star Wars Gifts & More!

November 19th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

3d printing, ai assistants, amazon prime gaming, apple intelligence, at-@-at, at-at, awesomecast, bissell crosswave review, century iii mall minecraft, chachi video game minute, chatgpt vs gemini, ddr world record, disney parks gift guide, gadget reviews, game awards 2025, gamestop trade anything day, google gemini 3, holiday tech gifts, lothcat, netflix games, pittsburgh tech podcast, podcast tech news, proton anti-cheat, red dead redemption netflix, star wars gifts, star wars life day, steam machine, steamos, streaming games, tech podcast, valve steam machine, video game news, wwe 2k25 netflix edition

This week on AwesomeCast 758, Sorg, Katie, and Podnar unwrap a pile of geeky goodness! Chachi surprises the crew with custom 3D-printed AT-@-AT Star Wars sculptures, Dave reviews the Bissell CrossWave hard-floor cleaner, and we break down the newest gaming news including the Steam Machine reboot, a DDR world record, and Netflix’s surprisingly strong push into console-quality games like WWE 2K25.

Fishing Without Bait 492: A Culture Of Guilt Imposed By Religious Structure

November 18th, 2025  |  15 mins 34 secs

12-step recovery, acceptance, behavior health, compassion, emotional healing, fishing without bait, healing journey, intentional living, jim ellermeyer, letting go, mental health, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, personal development, recovery, recovery podcast, resilience, self-discovery, self-growth, spiritual wellness, stress management, surrender

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer guides listeners through one of the most transformative practices in mindfulness and recovery: letting go. Whether it’s old fears, expectations, resentments, or the emotional weight we’ve carried for years, Jim explains how release is not weakness—it’s liberation.

A Gay & His Enby 193: Guten Tag!

November 16th, 2025  |  2 hrs 36 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, bravo, bronwyn newport, enby, gay, gizelle bryant, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, heather gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, mary cosby, meredith marks, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, shannon beador, tamra judge, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 982: John Cena Strikes Gold in Boston

November 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 9 mins

880 wrestling, aew blood and guts, aew dynamite preview, aew podcast, beastman wrestler, carnegie museum wrestling, chelsea green, dominik mysterio, drake maverick wedding, hangman page vs powerhouse hobbs, indy wrestling, indy wrestling news, joe hendry, john cena boston, john cena intercontinental title, mad mike, mayhem show, neo pro endgame, nxt thea hale, pitt fight upg wrestling, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling pittsburgh, pro wrestling podcast, rizz, rusev miro wwe, rwa open season, sheamus, sidekick media services, sorgatron, titus o’neil 24/7 title, trueprinceofpro, vcw victory rumble, wms podcast, women’s blood and guts, wrestling content creators, wrestling discussion, wrestling fans, wrestling humor, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling news, wrestling podcast 2025, wrestling talk show, wrestling youtube, wwe 24/7 championship, wwe ic championship, wwe podcast, wwe raw review, wwe royal rumble 2025, wwe smackdown recap

Hosts: Sorg, Rizz & Mad Mike with guest TruePrinceofPro

This week, the crew talks:
• John Cena’s Boston Intercontinental Title moment and what’s next for Dom Mysterio
• AEW Blood & Guts chaos and Hangman vs Powerhouse Hobbs
• NXT’s Thea Hale & Joe Hendry comedy gold
• The most unbelievable 24/7 Title reigns ever (crowns, planes, and pregnancies!)
• VCW Victory Rumble recap and Pittsburgh indie updates
• Imagining a Carnegie Museum wrestling event with Beastman in the dino room
• “What We Learned” this week in wrestling

AwesomeCast 757: Simpsons Invade Fortnite + Apple’s Bizarre New Gadget

November 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 9 mins

ai browser privacy, ai corrosion detection, apple 150 dollar iphone bag, apple design, apple iphone sling, apple news 2025, awesomecast 757, awesomecast podcast, chachi video game minute, dave podnar, fortnite news, fortnite sidekicks update, fortnite simpsons crossover, fortnite x the simpsons, gadget news 2025, gaming news 2025, ipad pro 10th anniversary, ipad pro 2025, iphone accessories 2025, issey miyake iphone pocket, live tech podcast, michael sorg, mobile gadgets, pit airport new terminal, pittsburgh international airport, pittsburgh robotics network, robotics and ai discovery day pittsburgh, simpsons news, ska robotics, smart accessories, sorgatron media, springfield island fortnite, tech podcast pittsburgh, tech trends 2025, wearable tech

Apple turns heads with a $150–$230 knit iPhone “Pocket” sling (yes, really), Fortnite drops a full Simpsons takeover with Springfield Island and Sidekicks, and we recap our live production at Pittsburgh’s Robotics & AI Discovery Day (AI corrosion-detection drones over the Three Rivers). We also mark 10 years of iPad Pro, preview PIT’s new terminal, and run through Chachi’s Video Game Minute headlines.
Links in notes. Subscribe for weekly tech + gadget talk from Pittsburgh’s AwesomeCast.
Segments: Apple iPhone sling; Fortnite x The Simpsons; Robotics demo; iPad Pro at 10; PIT terminal; AI browsers; Chachi’s VGM.
(Hosts: Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar)

Fishing Without Bait 491: Discover Your Inherent Truths: The Secret to Confidence & Self-Worth

November 11th, 2025  |  17 mins 48 secs

breathing techniques for anxiety, confidence building, creating your own life, daily gratitude practice, emotional resilience, emotional wellness, fear of judgment, identity and values, inherent truths, inner peace practices, jim ellermeyer, letting go of fear, living without expectations, mental health podcast, mindful living, mindfulness exercises, mindfulness podcast, overcoming self-doubt, personal development tools, personal growth, positive affirmations, recovery and mindfulness, self-awareness techniques, self-discovery, self-worth

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, counselor and mindfulness guide Jim Ellermeyer takes listeners on a thoughtful and practical journey into the world of inherent truths—the deep personal values and qualities that define who we really are beneath expectations, judgment, and fear.

Jim opens the conversation by reminding us that self-discovery isn’t about finding a ready-made identity—it’s about creating ourselves with honesty, open-mindedness, and a willingness to try. He introduces the idea that inherent truths are fundam

A Gay & His Enby 192: Cartwheels into the Ocean

November 9th, 2025  |  3 hrs 4 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, bravo, bronwyn newport, enby, gay, gizelle bryant, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, heather gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, mary cosby, meredith marks, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, shannon beador, tamra judge, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

AwesomeCast 756: How ChatGPT Helped Plan a Dream Trip to Japan (+ AI Life Hacks You Can Try Now!)

November 4th, 2025  |  1 hr 1 min

pittsburgh, podcast

In this week’s episode, Sorg and Dudders get geeky about AI in everyday life — from redesigning homes with ChatGPT to tracking calories with conversational AI. Then guest Brian Crawford takes us on a deep dive through Japan’s advanced transit tech, immersive art museums, and cultural quirks.
We also preview Pittsburgh’s AI & Robotics Demo Day and catch up with Chachi’s gaming news minute.

Perfect for fans of AI tools, travel tech, and real-world innovation.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 981: AEW’s First Women’s Blood & Guts + Cena Retirement Plans

November 4th, 2025  |  1 hr 11 mins

880 wrestling, aew blood and guts, aew dynamite, aew news, christian robinson, cm punk, cm punk champion, dave podnar, food bank drive, indie wrestling highlights, indy wrestling, indy wrestling us, intern tony, jade cargill, jade vs tiffany, john cena farewell, john cena final match, mv young, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling commentary, pro wrestling podcast, punk vs logan paul, sorgatron, tiffany stratton, wms 981, women’s blood and guts, wrestling analysis, wrestling community, wrestling content, wrestling discussion, wrestling fans, wrestling mayhem, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling podcast, wwe news, wwe saturday night’s main event, wwe survivor series, wwe title match

Hosts Sorg and Dave Podnar tag in with Intern Tony on the couch for a fast, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt tour through a packed wrestling week—WWE title shake-ups, AEW’s looming chaos, indie goodness, and some wholesome community wins.

Fishing Without Bait 490: What Would Jesus Say to Today’s World Leaders?

November 3rd, 2025  |  16 mins 44 secs

behavioral health, compassion, emotional awareness, empathy, empathy in leadership, faith, fishing without bait, forgiveness, good samaritan, honesty, hope, humility, inspiration, integrity, jesus of nazareth, jim ellermeyer, justice, kindness, leadership, mental health, mike sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, moral courage, moral responsibility, motivation, peace, personal growth, podcast, positivity, reconciliation, self compassion, self improvement, self reflection, servant leadership, spiritual growth, spirituality, truth

In Episode 490, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg explore what leadership truly means through the lens of Jesus of Nazareth. From the radical humility and servant leadership he modeled 2,000 years ago to his timeless call for justice and compassion, Jim examines how these teachings apply to the world’s political and social climate today.

A Gay & His Enby 191: Jesus Loves Gay People

November 2nd, 2025  |  3 hrs 30 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, bravo, bronwyn newport, enby, gay, gizelle bryant, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, heather gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, mary cosby, meredith marks, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, shannon beador, tamra judge, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

AwesomeCast 755: Lady in the Dashboard

October 29th, 2025  |  59 mins 37 secs

24/7 youtube stream, 4k vs 8k, 8k tv study, adobe ai tools, adobe max 2025, ai productivity tools, ai video editing, airport technology, apple accessibility, awesomecast podcast, chachis video game minute, chatgpt atlas, counter strike skins, dave podnar, eb games, halo remaster, indy wrestling stream, ios vehicle motion cues, live streaming setup, michael sorg, motion sickness fix, obs tutorial, obs vlc playlist, openai browser, photoshop generative fill, pit airport terminal, pittsburgh creators, pittsburgh international airport, pittsburgh tech podcast, premiere ai masking, slice on broadway, sorgatron media, taco bell dc 50k, technology news, topaz upscaler

Tech, travel, and a touch of Pittsburgh flair!
Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar take you inside the brand-new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, share how to build your own 24/7 streaming channel with OBS + VLC, and break down the biggest Adobe MAX 2025 AI announcements. We talk whether 8K TVs even matter, the surprisingly useful iOS Vehicle Motion Cues, and what it’s really like using the new ChatGPT Atlas browser.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 980: Schrödinger's Bro

October 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 31 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

This week we dive into NXT’s Halloween Havoc and all its chaos — Jeff Hardy’s tribute to Bray Wyatt, Trick Williams’ big moment, and an unexpected AAA crossover.
We also talk Braun Strowman’s new Everything on the Menu series, revisit the WELC match between El Torito and Hornswoggle, and speculate on a Vince Russo JCW run.