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Classic Fishing Without Bait 75: Love is an Action Word

September 26th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  12 mins 14 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim Ellermeyer reflects on the words of Mister Rogers in a time of unrest and analyzes the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Jesus of the Christian Bible. 

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." — Mister Rogers

A Gay & His Enby 50: Trips & Tribulations

September 22nd, 2023  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 7 mins

big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoc, rhony, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, tribeca

This episode we cover RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 879: “Murder Grandpa” on a Bullet Train

September 20th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  58 mins 40 secs

880 wrestling, aew, aew grand slam, aew ppv strategy, aew women's division, bullet train, chad gable, impact 1000, indie wrestling, jade cargill, judgment day, lee moriarty, murder grandpa, pittsburgh toilet, pwi 500, shane taylor, the shield, wwe, wwe matches, wwe storylines

The hosts struggled with technical difficulties during their live streaming setup but powered through to discuss wrestling. Topics included Mad Mike spotting himself in the crowd at Impact 1000 and the viral video of Murder Grandpa wrestling on a moving bullet train in Japan. They analyzed current WWE storylines involving Chad Gable and Judgment Day. There was debate around AEW's Grand Slam ticket sales and frequent pay-per-view strategy. A tangent about "Pittsburgh toilets" ensued. Looking ahead, the potential signing of Jade Cargill to WWE was considered and how she might fit within the women's division. The hosts reacted to the latest PWI 500 rankings, with members of The Shield holding the top three spots. In AEW, they were excited about the teaming of Lee Moriarty and Shane Taylor. Upcoming indie wrestling shows were promoted, including 880 Wrestling and others. They closed by teasing guests and topics for future episodes of the Wrestling Mayhem Show podcast.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 74: Spa Day

September 19th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  12 mins 52 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim Ellermeyer discusses the “nose blindness” you have on your own life and hitting that reset button with a personal “Spa day” to reset your internal senses.  How are our lives like planting flowers?  Subscribe to our Podcast...

A Gay & His Enby 49: She's Startin w/ Emily Hanks

September 15th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 42 mins

atl, atlanta, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, emily hanks, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhoc, rhony, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, she speaks bravo, she speaks it all, snowflake, tribeca

This episode we cover RHOA (with special guest Emily Hanks), RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 878: Getting Wet and Wild with Brandon St James

September 13th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 57 mins

aewdynamite, impact1000, indiewrestling, mayhemshow, mushroomdrink, prowrestling, ricflair, tko, wrestlingpodcast, wwe

Step into the ring with your hosts Mad Mike and Sorgatron as they deliver a piledriver of wrestling analysis. This week they're joined by indie wrestler Brandon St. James, who spills the tea on training brawls and his passion for hardcore matches. Get ready for an off-the-turnbuckle conversation on the high-flying world of pro wrestling, including the latest on the new TKO brand and Ric Flair's foray into sparkling mushroom elixirs. With plenty of roasting and surprises, this wrestling podcast pulls no punches. So lace up your boots and enter the mayhem!

AwesomeCast 655: Big Beats and Big Fans with Kidmental

September 12th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 2 mins

appleevent, applewatchultra, assassinscreed, beatboxing, crashtests, creators, honda, iosgaming, iphone15, mediaproduction, musicians, newtech, ohioadventures, pittsburghpodcasts, podcasting, portraitmode, residentevil, roadtrip, techforartists, weirdroadsideattractions, windtunnels

The AwesomeCast podcast hosted by Michael Sorg and Katie Dudas welcomes musical guest Kidmental for a lively discussion of technology and culture. The show begins by highlighting Kidmental's musical talents, with him providing custom intro songs and sound effects throughout the episode. Kidmental demonstrates his impressive beatboxing and looping skills using analog hardware like the RC 505 loop station.

The hosts then recap their recent trip to rural Ohio, hilariously detailing their visits to strange roadside attractions like a massive empty basket building and a 24-foot tall cuckoo clock. Shifting to tech news, they analyze Apple's latest product announcements including the new Ultra Apple Watch aimed at extreme athletes and the iPhone 15 Pro with advanced camera capabilities like automatic portrait mode.

Sorg and Dudas share their hands-on experiences testing out Honda's impressive wind tunnel and crash test facilities. With helpful context and enthusiasm, they evaluate how the new Apple features could benefit media creators. Kidmental pops in with funny reactions as Sorg geeks out about playing console-quality iOS games on the go and directly recording videos to external drives using the new USB-C port. Overall, the conversational tone provides an accessible yet insightful take on how tech innovations intersect with art and culture.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 237: You Are Important

September 12th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 38 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim Ellermeyer is talking with us today to help out those who are in recovery during this tough time. We discuss how we can still move forward if it feels like we’re standing still in our homes, navigating the hallway of life, and identifying just how important you and those around you are.

A Gay & His Enby 48: Unverifiable

September 8th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 28 mins

atl, atlanta, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhoc, rhony, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, snowflake, tribeca

This episode we cover RHOA, RHONY, RHOSLC, and RHOC.

Fishing Without Bait 398: Leveling Up with Jessie Notarius

September 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 14 secs

athletics, behavior therapy, career goals, costumes, dealing with fans, doors open pittsburgh, female wrestler, feud, highland park, interview, jessie notarius, meditation, memories, mental health, mindfulness, mindfulness tour, paying attention, podcast, professional wrestling, social media, sports, tatiana the unwilting, upcoming match, valerie vermin, women in sports, women's wrestling, wrestling

Wrestling Mayhem Show 877: All Out for Payback

September 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 9 mins

aew, aewallout, cmpunk, indywrestling, pittsburghwrestling, sliceonbroadway, victorofvalhalla, wwe, wwepayback

Climb into the wrestling ring with larger-than-life personalities Mad Mike and Michael 'Sorgatron' Sorg for a whimsical weekly showcase of the outrageous world of professional wrestling. Coming to you live from the Sorgatron Media Studios, this incisive show pulls no punches covering everything from local indie shows to glitzy WWE spectacles. With dramatic storytelling and commentary, the hosts analyze the latest wrestling news, review major events like WWE Payback and AEW All Out, and discuss wild fan culture. Training their sights on the heroes and scandalous villains of the sport, The Wrestling Mayhem Show epitomizes wrestling podcasting for unapologetic enthusiasts, curious newbies and everyone in between. So get ready to rumble with their signature brand of humor, hype and hard-hitting analysis.

A Gay & His Enby 47: It's Been a Pancake

September 1st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 10 mins

atl, atlanta, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhoc, rhony, tribeca

This episode we cover RHOA, RHONY, and RHOC.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 876: What's Chicago Without Jack Perry

August 31st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 39 mins

aew, all in, bray wyatt, cm punk, comedy, drama, entertainment, impact wrestling, nxt, pay-per-view, podcast, pro wrestling, sports, terry funk, wrestling

Step into the ring with your hosts Michael "Sorgatron" Sorg and Mad Mike as they body slam through the week in professional wrestling on the Wrestling Mayhem Show. This high-flying episode packs a punch as Sorg and Mike grapple with the sad passing of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk, giving some gnarly memories of the legends. The duo also hypes up the crowd for the All In pay-per-view, chops it up about the epic 80,000+ attendance, and debates whether the back-to-back pay-per-view schedule will lead to a knockout or tap-out.

Turning up the heat, Sorg and Mike dive into the drama surrounding CM Punk before hitting a flying elbow drop on reviewing recent matches in NXT and Impact Wrestling. They even hint at some bodacious surprises coming up that will leave fans begging for a three count. Can All Out continue the momentum from All In? Will CM Punk appear in Chicago? Tune in as Sorg and Mike lace up their boots, step into the squared circle, and layeth the verbal smackdown for another wildly entertaining episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show!

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AwesomeCast 654: AI In My Atari 2600

August 30th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  51 mins 39 secs

ai, apps, atari2600, digitalphotography, entertainingtech, gadgets, iphone, learnsomethingnew, pittsburgh, podcastproduction, relatabletech, techaficionados, techtalk, videogames, wittybanter

The AwesomeCast brings you insightful and entertaining technology talk from right in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hosted by the enthusiastic Michael Sorg and his knowledgeable sidekick Dave Podnar, each episode delves into the latest gadgets, apps, and innovations. Whether it's diving into new AI capabilities, evaluating the upcoming iPhone models, or reliving nostalgic game consoles like the Atari 2600, Mike and Dave approach each topic with awe and humor. Their conversational style makes you feel like you're hanging out with two wisecracking friends who also happen to be tech aficionados. From video games to digital photography to podcast production tips, the hosts draw from their diverse backgrounds to provide context and personal anecdotes that make the tech talk relatable and engaging. If you want an enjoyable take on technology that doesn't get too geeky or overwhelming, tune into AwesomeCast for Mike and Dave's perceptive and witty banter. You're sure to come away entertained while also learning something new.

Fishing Without Bait 397: Bumps in the Road with Jessie Notarius

August 30th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 25 secs

authenticity, creativity, discipline, elbow injury, female wrestler, floral fashion, livin gin the moment, mindfulness podcast, performance, pro wrestling, stone cold steve austin, tatiana unwilting, wrestling insights, wrestling journey, wrestling memories

Join mindfulness guide Jim Ellermeyer as he delves into the world of professional wrestling, interviewing the delightful flower child Tatiana on her journey from rookie to bold persona.

Hear Tatiana's captivating stories of battling misperceptions about women in wrestling, bringing her floral fantasies to life in the ring, and her Zen philosophies on performance. Jim artfully coaxes insights from her on being present and embracing the theater of wrestling.

From her double elbow break to memories of stars like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, this unlikely duo finds common ground in their openness to new experiences.

Tune in as they have a thoughtful discussion on living in the moment - you may not expect a mindful meditation on life to blossom from a wrestling podcast, but that's the beauty of fishing without bait.

Join us as we explore the intersections of discipline and creativity, performance and authenticity, and more. You'll come away entertained and enlightened, and may even want to add floral prints to your wardrobe!

A Gay & His Enby 46: The Lonely Woman

August 25th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 9 mins

atl, atlanta, big apple, bravo, brooklyn, chelsea, enby, gay, housewives, lgbt, lgbtq, manhattan, new york, new york city, nyc, orange county, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, rhoc, rhony, tribeca

This episode we cover RHOA, RHONY, and RHOC.