Amanda Narcisi
Co-Host of Sorgatron Media Master Feed
Amanda Narcisi has hosted 871 Episodes.
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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
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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
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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.
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Fishing Without Bati 486: “Not Today”: The One Phrase That Will Change Your Life
October 7th, 2025 | Season 11 | 15 mins 58 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
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Fishing Without Bait 484: Reclaim Your Emotional Sovereignty Today
September 23rd, 2025 | Season 11 | 17 mins 34 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike explore the powerful concept of cognitive clarity—the antidote to anxiety and the constant mental noise of modern life.
Learn how to manage racing thoughts, move from fear-based reactivity to logical clarity, and reclaim your emotional sovereignty by choosing your own narrative over external expectations.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 973: Forks, Hoagies & AJ Lee
September 9th, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 7 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
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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.
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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.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 966: Glass, Gimmicks & Guilty Verdicts: Inside the Ring with Referee George Ross
July 23rd, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 51 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by special guest Referee George Ross, aka Big Match Bubby, for an action-packed and off-the-rails episode full of wrestling insights, travel horror stories, deathmatch madness, and plenty of mayhem.
They break down the latest from TNA Slammiversary, the crossover storyline potential with WWE NXT, and what a two-night SummerSlam means for wrestling fans. George dives deep into what it’s like officiating at independent shows, JCW vs. GCW chaos, and deathmatch culture—including wild teddy bears, 50 panes of glass, and exploding barbed wire setups.
Plus, the gang reminisces about old Rise Wrestling moments, mysterious family ties with Ray Lyn, and who might be Braylon’s dad… all while being harassed by a supportive lizard puppet.