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 1055 Episodes.
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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 748: Opus Pro vs CapCut, Mortal Kombat Kollection & Amazon Lens Live Tested!
September 3rd, 2025 | Season 11 | 56 mins 3 secs
80s cartoons, ai tools, ai video editing, airpods 3, amazon lens live, amazon shopping tool, apple event, apple rumors, awesomecast, baja sae, capcut, content creator tools, dave podnar, grogu movie, he-man game, instagram pip, instagram reels, iphone 17, iphone 17 air, katie dudas, live translation, mandalorian movie, michael sorg, mortal kombat kollection, mortal kombat legacy kollection, motorweek, nintendo movie adaptations, nintendo stars, opus clip, opus pro, pbs baja sae, playstation classic, retro gaming, tech podcast
This week on AwesomeCast 748, hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar break down the latest in tech, gadgets, and geek news
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AwesomeCast 747: SkillBuilder’s AI Colleagues Are Taking Over Pittsburgh w/ Kit Mueller
August 27th, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 1 min
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AwesomeCast 747 – Floating Bars, Hello Kitty Games, and AI Colleagues
Hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Kit Mueller of SkillBuilder.io to explore the latest tech, gaming, and Pittsburgh innovations. -
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.
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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.
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AwesomeCast 742: From Sci-Fi to Surgery: Real Holograms with Avalon’s Wally Haas
July 23rd, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 15 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
This week on AwesomeCast, we’re diving into the future of visual technology with Wally Haas, the founder of Avalon Holographics. From real, light-field holographic displays to the practical applications in medicine, defense, and entertainment, this episode is a glimpse at the future of immersive 3D visualization. We also break down tech updates from the cosplay-packed halls of Tekko 2025 in Pittsburgh, explore camera app alternatives like PostPic, and check out the latest headlines in gaming with the Chachi Video Game Minute.
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Steel City Slamfest Mayhem w/ MV Young - Live from Tekko 2025
July 18th, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 8 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
Recorded live at Tekko 2025, this special panel brings the indie wrestling mayhem straight to the heart of Pittsburgh’s biggest anime and pop culture convention! Host Antoine Scott is joined by two of the city’s biggest pro wrestling powerhouses: MV Young—wrestler, promoter, and the mind behind 880 Wrestling—and Michael Sorg (“Sorgatron”), founder of IndieWrestling.us and longtime video producer behind countless independent wrestling shows.
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AwesomeCast 741: Gaming on the Go: Backbone Review & Xbox Without a Console
July 16th, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 2 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
In this episode of AwesomeCast, co-hosts Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar dive into the latest tech trends, gadgets, and geek culture from Pittsburgh and beyond. Sorg shares a hands-on review of the Backbone USB-C mobile game controller, and Dave unveils a jaw-dropping 115-inch Hisense Mini-LED TV that costs as much as a car. We explore tech headlines including the consolidation of ChromeOS and Android, Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM, and how Xbox is pushing console-less gaming with Fire TV bundles. Plus, hear from Intern John about Picklesburgh adventures and travel plans, and enjoy a rapid-fire roundup in Chachi’s Video Game Minute, featuring a major shakeup on Steam and FBI action on ROM sites.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 964: Hot Tags & Cold Mics: Inside the Chaos with Glenn Spectre
July 9th, 2025 | Season 11 | 2 hrs 14 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
Join hosts Sorg and Rizz with special guest Glenn Spectre, one half of the rising tag team The Troublemakers, for a wild, insightful, and hilarious episode packed with wrestling stories, deep dives, and backstage knowledge.
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AwesomeCast 740: Adulting at Chuck E. Cheese, Pickle Triathlons & Fire Truck Cam Hacks
July 9th, 2025 | Season 11 | 58 mins 44 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
🎧 On this week’s AwesomeCast 740, we get geeky with Pittsburgh’s iconic Picklesburgh festival, explore high-tech safety gear for fire trucks, and unbox a McDonald’s Happy Meal inside a Happy Meal. Plus, we chat about Anthrocon’s $89K cat rescue donation, a Chuck E. Cheese arcade just for adults, and whether AirPods Pro 2 can replace hearing aids. Don’t miss Dave’s electric chipper review, Katie’s pickle adventures, and a Pope-signed Pokémon card! 🥒🐾⚡
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Fishing Without Bait 474: Layers Off, Purpose On: Rubina Chadha on Rediscovering Your Creative Self
July 8th, 2025 | Season 11 | 14 mins 35 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer continues his deep and insightful conversation with Rubina Chadha — a mindfulness-based creative educator, breathwork guide, and trauma-informed life coach, and founder of Inner Design. Together, they explore the power of observation and mindful creativity as tools for healing and self-discovery.
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AwesomeCast 739: AI Outfits & Tiny Happy Meals: Tech Gets Weird
July 2nd, 2025 | Season 11 | 53 mins 50 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 962: Bear Traps and Barbed Wire: Beastman Unleashed!
June 25th, 2025 | Season 11 | 1 hr 52 mins
pittsburgh, podcast
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AwesomeCast 738: Password Leaks, Lizard Geeks & LEGO Sneaks
June 25th, 2025 | Season 11 | 51 mins 12 secs
pittsburgh, podcast
On this episode of AwesomeCast, Sorg and Katie Dudas dive into their behind-the-scenes experience streaming the Formula SAE EV competition, overcoming wireless challenges and unexpected tech hiccups. Katie shares a LEGO robotics kit from her niece’s STEM camp, Chachi reports on Netflix’s Dragon’s Lair adaptation, and we explore an incredible photo-enhancing app, a Godzilla-themed Alamo Drafthouse, and T-Mobile’s new Starlink satellite texting service. Plus, we cover urgent news on Facebook group shutdowns and a massive global password breach.