Katie Dudders
Co-Host of Sorgatron Media Master Feed
Katie Dudas is not only a veteran ScareHouse director, manager, and actor but an experienced paranormal investigator who has regularly explored some of Western Pennsylvania's most active paranormal hotspots ... including the dark halls and haunted history of our 100 year old building! Katie will reveal the fascinating history of our iconic home and share the creepiest moments of unexplained phenomenon observed by our cast, crew, and other investigators.
Katie Dudders has hosted 1070 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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AwesomeCast 770: Silver Surfer Is the Original Flappy Bird
March 4th, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
1440p streaming, a18 chip, adobe firefly, ai moderation, ai video editing, apple intelligence, apple news, apple tv gaming, apple vision pro, cloud gaming, cobol, computer history, data privacy, dave podnar, disney vr, dunkin drink bucket, gadget podcast, grace hopper, ipad air m4, iphone 17e, katie dudas, macbook air m5, macbook neo, macbook pro m5, marvel maximum collection, meta ai glasses, muppetvision 3d, nintendo classics, nintendo switch, pokémon, pokémon collectibles, pokémon music player, profpod, retro gaming, smart glasses privacy, sorgatron, tech news, tech podcast, virtual boy, women’s history month, x-men arcade, xbox, xbox game pass
Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar hit the week’s tech and geek headlines: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy revival on Switch, Apple’s latest product wave (including iPhone 17e and iPad Air updates), and a troubling report about Meta AI smart glasses and human review. Plus Dunkin’s giant drink bucket, MuppetVision in VR, Adobe’s AI video-editing experiments, Pokémon nostalgia gadgets, Xbox 1440p cloud streaming, a Marvel retro collection, and a Women’s History Month spotlight on Grace Hopper.
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AwesomeCast 768: Apple Podcasts Adds Video + iPhones to the Moon?! | Olympics Drone Cam, 2XKO & Hatchin’ Yoshi
February 16th, 2026 | 1 hr 50 mins
2xko, apple podcasts video, apple tv rumors, bad bunny lyrics translation, black history month in tech, browser fingerprinting, cover your tracks, dave podnar, drone cinematography, eff, fighting games, five below block tech, hatchin yoshi, katie dudas, live event production, marian croak, mario wonder, michael sorg, mini arcade builds, national inventors hall of fame, nintendo, olympics drone camera, online tracking, podcasting workflow, privacy, riot games, sorgatron media, spotify translate lyrics, stagecue app, tag fighter, talking flower, tech podcast, ublock origin, video podcasts, voip, vr drone goggles, yoshi toy, youtube music translate lyrics
This week on AwesomeCast 768, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tech and culture behind the headlines: Apple Podcasts bringing video, Olympics drone chase-cam production, and the real-world challenges of taking a smartphone on a lunar mission. Plus: Sorg’s time with Riot’s 2XKO, Dudders’ 6-in-1 air safety monitor, and a wave of Nintendo cuteness with Hatchin’ Yoshi and the Mario Wonder Talking Flower. We also share an EFF privacy self-check with Cover Your Tracks, and a surprisingly useful event tool: StageCue for managing video playback on venue screens. 
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AwesomeCast 767: Catcade Cats, Suno AI Music & Moment iPhone Lenses — Plus Tecmo Bowl Movie?!
February 11th, 2026 | 1 hr 1 min
ai in advertising, ai music, anime convention pittsburgh, arcade, awesomecast, awesomecast 767, black history month, cat cafe, cat rescue, catcade chicago, cctv, cinebloom filter, content creation tools, dave podnar, downie app, dudders, dunkin merch, generative music, halftime show logistics, home security system, iphone lenses, iphone videography, iphoneography, katie dudas, live production, marie van brittan brown, michael sorg, mobile filmmaking, moment lenses, moment t-series, nintendo switch 2, puerto rico halftime discourse, ring doorbell, sangawa project, sorgatron, srt subtitles, steadicam, suno, suno ai, super bowl commercials, switch 2 sales, tecmo bowl movie, transcription workflow, youtube downloader
Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar recap Sangawa Project weekend adventures, then dive into the Awesome Things of the Week: Chicago’s Catcade cat-rescue arcade, Sorg’s first experiment making a custom track with Suno AI, and Podnar’s hands-on upgrade with Moment iPhone lenses and filters. Plus: the Tecmo Bowl movie news, Switch 2 sales milestones, Super Bowl ad/halftime logistics talk, a Black History spotlight on home security pioneer Marie Van Brittan Brown, and a creator workflow tip for downloading YouTube video + subtitles with Downie.
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AwesomeCast at Sangawa Project
February 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 1 min
pittsburgh, podcast
Recorded live at Sangawa Project, this AwesomeCast panel explores retro tech, Japanese innovation, accessibility-focused design, and pop-culture discoveries — all through first-time impressions, live reactions, and hands-on experiences from the convention floor.
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AwesomeCast 766: Adobe Firefly Goes FREE (For Now) + Switch 2 Upgrades + Pittsburgh LEGO Set?!
February 4th, 2026 | 59 mins 46 secs
adobe firefly, ai image generation, ai video generation, amazon delivery vans, animal crossing, arcade pittsburgh, black history month spotlight, cat wars calendar, cnbc, content creation tools, duquesne church arcade, electret microphone, gadgets, generative ai, google ai, james west, lego ideas, nintendo switch 2 editions, pittsburgh lego, pittsburgh tech podcast, project genie, rivian, super mario bros wonder, switch 2, tech news, unity, video game industry
This week on AwesomeCast 766, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tools and stories shaping tech right now—AI’s growing role in creative work, what “free-for-now” Adobe Firefly means for creators, and the latest chatter around Switch 2 upgrades. Plus: a Pittsburgh LEGO Ideas set worth voting for, a new arcade inside an old church in Duquesne, Rivian delivery van updates, Cat Wars calendar chaos, and a Black History Month spotlight on inventor James West.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 989: Dani Mo on Learning from Bayley & Listening to the Crowd
January 21st, 2026 | 1 hr 56 mins
aew discussion, aj styles, bayley wwe, crowd psychology, dani mo, dominik mysterio, drew mcintyre, finn balor, gunther wrestling, independent wrestlers, indie wrestling, jcw wrestling, mjf aew, pro wrestling podcast, tna wrestling, women’s wrestling, wrestling commentary, wrestling community, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling media, wrestling news, wrestling seminar, wrestling storytelling, wrestling training, wwe discussion
This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Mad Mike break down the latest wrestling news, reflect on the recent Wrestling Mayhem Show wrestling show, and welcome special guest Dani Mo (JCW).
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AwesomeCast 763: Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions, Animal Crossing’s Big Comeback & CES Season Begins
January 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 5 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
The new year kicks off with a deep dive into Nintendo’s ecosystem as Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas share hands-on impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, explore standout games like Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and break down why Nintendo exclusives still hit differently. Plus, Animal Crossing finally gets a long-awaited update—bringing hotels, better crafting, Dream Islands, and a renewed sense of community. All this as CES season begins and tech news ramps up.
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AwesomeCast 762: 2025 Predictions on AI, 3D Printers and more!
December 17th, 2025 | 1 hr 49 secs
2025 tech recap, 2026 tech predictions, 3d printers, 3d printing, ai backlash, ai competition, ai ethics, ai health tracking, ai marketing claims, ai podcast, ai productivity, ai regulation, ai tools, ai trust, ai workflow automation, apple vision pro, artificial intelligence, awesomecast, awesomecast podcast, bambu labs, bambu labs 3d printer, chatgpt, consumer 3d printing, content creation tools, creator economy, emerging technology, end of year tech review, everyday ai use, future of ai, future technology, gaming news, generative ai, google gemini, hardware podcast, health tracking apps, human made content, indie games, katie dudas, large language models, macwhisper, maker culture, mental health and gaming, michael sorg, mixed reality, opus clip, podcast production tools, practical ai, productivity technology, professional 3d printing, rapid prototyping, rob de la cretaz, sorgatron media, tech commentary, tech culture, tech discussion podcast, tech hardware, tech news podcast, tech predictions podcast, technology podcast, technology trends, video game awards, video game industry, virtual reality, workflow optimization, xr technology
In this end-of-year AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas are joined by original AwesomeCast co-host Rob De La Cretaz for a wide-ranging discussion on the biggest tech shifts of 2025 — and what’s coming next.
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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: Was Some Guy Named John "Gay Enough" for Effy? Blood & Guts vs WarGames.
December 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 41 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
Sorg, Rizz, and guest pro wrestler Some Guy Named John return for Wrestling Mayhem Show 985! This week, we cover 880 Wrestling’s big move to the Hilltop, John’s Thanksgiving Eve match with Effy & Billy Dixon, and the rise of “Gay Enough” allyship in indie wrestling. We react to Survivor Series and WarGames—including the viral $900 obstructed-view seats—and dig into TKO’s business decisions, the possible future sale of WWE, and AEW’s Blood & Guts comparison.