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AwesomeCast 746: Climate Tech That’s ACTUALLY Working (SuperCool w/ Josh Dorfman)

August 19th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  59 mins 49 secs

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Cohosts Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar welcome Josh Dorfman, Co-founder, CEO, and host of SuperCool, to talk about the adoption era of climate tech—where real solutions are cutting emissions and saving money today. Josh shares insights from BrainBox AI’s energy-saving building systems, Google’s Project Sunroof, and even a Pennsylvania school district saving big with solar and electric school buses. We also dive into Josh’s own startup, Planted Materials, building carbon-negative housing panels.

Fishing Without Bait 480: The 3 Big C’s That Drain Your Happiness (And How to Avoid Them!)

August 19th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  11 mins 20 secs

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In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike explore the “Three Big C’s” that drain joy and positivity from our lives: comparing, criticizing, and complaining. We discuss how these habits act like emotional vampires, sucking the energy from every room, and why avoiding them leads to a more mindful, fulfilling life.

Histories, Mysteries, & Victories 23

August 19th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  41 mins 44 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the deal that will bring WWE pay-per-views to the ESPN app, and the announcement that UFC PPVs will be on the Paramount+ streaming service

For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail [email protected]

A Gay & His Enby 181: Who's Kylie?

August 17th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 32 secs

adriana de moura, alexia nepola, bravo, brittany cartwright, danny booko, enby, flamingo, gay, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kristen doute, larsa pippin, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa hochstein, luke broderick, miami, michelle saniei, mojito, nia booko, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhom, shannon beador, suburbia, tamra judge, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover The Valley, RHOM, and RHOC.

| Wrestling Mayhem Show 969: Evil Uno’s 21-Hour Match & Why Preston Everest Just Won’t Tag In

August 13th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

AwesomeCast 745: Ford Bets Big, Hello Kitty Bricks In, and GPT 5 Takes Over Your Terminal

August 13th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  59 mins 37 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with another fun-filled episode of AwesomeCast, bringing their favorite geeky picks and tech stories of the week from Pittsburgh and beyond.

Fishing Without Bait 479: Finding Your Moral Compass: Mindfulness, Recovery & Navigating a Divided World

August 12th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  29 mins 13 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Join host Jim Ellermeyer, behavioral health therapist, for a powerful Fishing Without Bait conversation on living with integrity, building internal validation, and focusing on solutions rather than problems—even in the face of political division and global conflict. Jim shares the five core attributes that shape a grounded life: knowing right from wrong, having a moral compass, being dependable, being honest, and treating others with courtesy and respect.

Histories, Mysteries, & Victories 22

August 11th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 42 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the Summer Slam pay-per-view and the return of Brock Lesnar

For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail [email protected]

A Gay & His Enby 180: You’re Not Columbo

August 10th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 52 mins

adriana de moura, alexia nepola, bravo, brittany cartwright, danny booko, enby, flamingo, gay, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kristen doute, larsa pippin, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa hochstein, luke broderick, miami, michelle saniei, mojito, nia booko, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhom, shannon beador, suburbia, tamra judge, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover The Valley, RHOM, and RHOC.

AwesomeCast 744: Cat Wars, Retro Macs & the Coolest AI Trick Yet

August 6th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 4 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

This week’s episode dives into a mix of tech, toys, and travel adventures. From a Nickelodeon-themed indoor amusement park and the quirky “Cat Wars” calendar to the upcoming Hello Kitty × Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Happy Meal toys, we cover it all. We also explore a retro Macintosh-style USB-C hub, try out live AI object recognition, fold our way through a paper airplane STEM kit, and get nostalgic with the Retro Bowl College Edition mobile game.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 968: The Sexual Aura of Judgment Day (And Other SummerSlam Truths)

August 6th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 34 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

On Wrestling Mayhem Show 968, Sorg, Podnar, and Mad Mike break down the wild ride that was WWE SummerSlam weekend! From Cody Rhodes’ emotional torch-passing moment to Seth Rollins’ masterful fake-out and return, we dive into the biggest stories, surprises, and swerves. Plus, CM Punk bleeds, John Cena flips sides (again), and we try to explain the undeniable sexual aura of The Judgment Day. Add in indie wrestling updates, Logan Paul’s high-tech gear, and Jelly Roll taking a bump, and you’ve got one jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss!

Fishing Without Bait 478: Redefining Success: Vulnerability, Sobriety & the Executive Mindset with Nick Jonsson

August 5th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  17 mins 6 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Fishing Without Bait—hosted by Jim Ellermeyer—continues our conversation (Part 3) with TEDx speaker and best‑selling author Nick Jonsson (Executive Loneliness). We unpack executive mental health, burnout, and recovery as Nick describes moving from “I have to” to “I choose,” owning financial insecurities, confronting toxic masculinity, and evolving from command‑and‑control leadership to an identity grounded in values rather than titles or status.

Histories, Mysteries, & Victories 21

August 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 17 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the death of Hulk Hogan, and Declan lists his top three Hogan moments

For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail [email protected]

A Gay & His Enby 179: Dry Bony Wrinkled Knees

August 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 20 mins

adriana de moura, alexia nepola, angela oakley, atl, atlanta, bravo, brit eady, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, drew sedora, enby, flamingo, gay, gretchen rossi, heather dubrow, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kelli pharrell, kenya moore, kristen doute, larsa pippin, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa hochstein, luke broderick, miami, michelle saniei, mojito, nia booko, orange county, peach, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhoc, rhom, shamea morton, shannon beador, suburbia, tamra judge, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover RHOA, The Valley, RHOM, and RHOC.

AwesomeCast 743: Grok This! Google AI, Chainsawed Sandwiches & Mario Paint Returns

July 30th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  59 mins 49 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Join Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar for another wild ride through the latest in tech, geek culture, and digital oddities. From chainsawed sandwiches and pygmy hippos to new AI-powered tools from Google and fun gaming tie-ins, AwesomeCast 743 dives into the fun, weird, and sometimes terrifying world of tech.

Whether you’re curious about Google Search’s AI makeover, craving a McDonald’s-themed Joy-Con fry holder, or wondering why a zoo staged a fake hippo escape with an inflatable costume — we’ve got you covered.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 967: WWE UnReal vs Indie Realness: Behind the Curtain with The Production

July 30th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 59 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Hosts Sorg and Rizz are joined this week by special guests Derek Dillinger and Katie Arquette of The Production! They dive into Netflix’s new WWE: UnReal documentary, strip club wrestling, and the wonderfully chaotic legacy of indie wrestling icon Jimmy DeMarco. Along the way, they explore the blurred lines between wrestling and performance art, reminisce about the evolution of The Production, and laugh through tales of Pop-Tarts, Darby Allin action figures, and surprise moments at shows.

Whether you’re interested in WWE’s backstage production secrets, the indie grind, or the bizarre worlds of DildoMania and Buff Eagle, this episode is full of laughs, insight, and wrestling love.