Amanda Narcisi
Co-Host of Sorgatron Media Master Feed
Amanda Narcisi has hosted 877 Episodes.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 1008: Dozen Dollar Ideas
June 17th, 2026 | 1 hr 8 mins
880 wrestling, aew, aew streaming, chris lerusso, danhausen, independent wrestling, indy wrestling, jack pollock, jack pollock i want a new hip, jackson argos, jock samson, king of the ring, mad mike, michael sorg, missy sorg, pittsburgh wrestling, queen of the ring, wardlow, what we learned, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling podcast, wwe
Sorg checks in from Michigan while Missy recounts producing Jack Pollock's emotional "I Want a New Hip!" benefit show featuring surprise appearances from Pittsburgh wrestling legends, Wardlow, Jackson Argos, Chris LeRusso and more.
The crew also discusses Danhausen's incredible mainstream rise, WWE's King of the Ring tournaments, AEW's streaming platform expansion and closes with What We Learned.
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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.
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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
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AwesomeCast 777: NFL Draft Tech, Xbox Game Pass Changes & AI Cameras Watching Lines?!
April 27th, 2026 | 1 hr 1 min
pittsburgh, podcast
Sorg and Podnar break down the tech behind Pittsburgh’s massive NFL Draft event, including apps, cashless systems, and crowd logistics. They also explore Xbox Game Pass changes, Apple’s new subscription model, AI-powered line tracking in NYC, and emerging trends in consumer tech.
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AwesomeCast 776: Tim Cook Steps Down, Game Pass Gets Weird & Can PurePlank Fix the Dad Bod? | AwesomeCast 776
April 21st, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
On this week’s AwesomeCast, Sorg and Dave Podnar talk through tech that hits real life: Sorg tries out the PurePlank fitness board, Dave follows up on the ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP, and the crew spotlights Taher Elgamal’s role in the history of SSL and secure web browsing. They also react to Microsoft’s Game Pass changes, Sorg’s growing interest in Reddit as a better daily feed, DaVinci Resolve’s new still-image color tools, and the big Apple leadership shakeup as Tim Cook steps down as CEO.
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AwesomeCast 772: Epic Universe Tips, LEGO Smart Blocks & Switch 2 Boost Mode
March 18th, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
On AwesomeCast 772, Sorg, Katie, and Podnar break down their trip to Epic Universe and Islands of Adventure, sharing practical strategy, favorite lands, standout food, and the rides that were actually worth the wait. Plus, they talk McDonald’s Crocs Happy Meal toys, Chachi’s video game news, Hedy Lamarr’s link to wireless tech history, LEGO smart blocks, a Nintendo Switch 2 display update, and the delightfully weird Payphone Go project.
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AwesomeCast 771: Amazon’s New Health AI, ChatGPT for Math, and Mario’s Mystery Goo?
March 11th, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
AwesomeCast 771 features special guest hosts Missy Sorg and Dave Podnar while Mike Sorg is away, and they bring a fun mix of geek culture, health tech, AI, and gaming news. They kick things off with a Mario Day discussion about the mystery goo in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, then dive into Dave’s experience with the WatchPAT ONE at-home sleep apnea test and how healthcare technology is becoming more accessible.
They also unpack Amazon’s new healthcare AI assistant, discuss privacy concerns around medical data, and explore how ChatGPT’s new interactive math and science visuals could help visual learners and change education. Plus, Chachi checks in with video game news on Nintendo tariffs and Microsoft’s Project Helix, and Dave closes things out with a lighter story about a custom Chicago-built hybrid Ford Explorer for the Pope.
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Fishing Without Bait 495: Creating Yourself Through Choice Points with Santina Grace
December 9th, 2025 | 23 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, we welcome back our imaginative, energetic returning guest Santina Grace for Part 2 of a deeply insightful conversation about mindfulness, self-awareness, grounding practices, and the inner battles so many of us face every day. Together, Santina and Jim dive into themes of anchoring thoughts, depersonalization, perspective shifts, emotional resilience, and reclaiming personal agency.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 985: Hangman Bleeds, Dom Believes, and Sorg Can Take the Train Now
November 26th, 2025 | 1 hr 31 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
In Wrestling Mayhem Show 984, the crew gathers for a Thanksgiving edition filled with AEW chaos, Survivor Series debate, nostalgia, and community stories.
Sorg returns from Defy Wrestling with fresh notes from the Seattle scene—including Sting’s son’s first indie match, The Righteous, and Vert Vixen—before diving into AEW Full Gear’s biggest moments: Samoa Joe’s cage match victory, Hook joining the Ops, Swerve’s return, and the Continental Classic block breakdown featuring Okada.
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Fishing Without Bait 488: Are You Being Fooled by Media? The Truth About Manipulation & Identity Loss
October 21st, 2025 | 20 mins 19 secs
advertising influence, algorithmic persuasion, anxiety, behavioral health, celebrity endorsements, comparison culture, consumerism, critical thinking, digital detox, emotional advertising, emotional intelligence, fishing without bait, fomo, identity loss, influencer culture, insecurity, jim ellermeyer, marketing psychology, media literacy, media manipulation, mental health, mike sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, recovery podcast, self-awareness, self-discovery, self-reflection, social media addiction, targeted ads
In this eye-opening episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by producer Mike Sorg to explore how modern media shapes our identities, fuels our purchases, and even distorts our sense of self-worth.
From emotional manipulation in advertising to influencer culture and data-driven targeting, Jim and Mike unpack the psychological tactics behind today’s media and tech. How does a Power Glove from the ’80s connect to the viral influencer culture of today? Are we in control of our choices—or are we reacting without realizing it?
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AwesomeCast 752: We Built a Livestream Studio in a U-Haul at an Off-Road Motorsport Event!
October 8th, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 5 mins
ai video generation, alba colon, amazon prime login, awesomecast, baja sae, cancer survivor surfing, dave podnar, event livestreaming, first descents, game pass price increase, gopro crash, hendrick motorsports, katie dudas, meta ai editing, michael sorg, microsoft game pass, minecraft climate change game, mini baja rc, missy sorg, mobile livestream setup, off-road racing, openai sora, podcasting, production tips, romcom sabotage, sae international, santa cruz surfing, sidekick media services, slice on broadway, sorgatron media, streaming cautionary tale, tech podcast, u-haul studio, video production, wireless camera setup, women in motorsports
Surfboards, Baja Cars & Broken GoPros — This Week on AwesomeCast!
Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive.