Sorgatron Media Master Feed - Episodes Tagged with “Covid 19”

Continuing the Conversation with Fatima Rumesa | Fishing Without Bait 297

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Fatima Rumesa who is in her residency training in psychology in New York. We talk about what she has seen in her area as her patients are coping with the last year of the pandemic, schizophrenia, access barriers to care, how she dealt with the pandemic, spiritual care, and more!

AwesomeCast 514: Is this viral?

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Chatting the tech news of the week with Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Mike Sorg!

Katie thinks her pictures of the Ghostbusters Skeletons in State College
Xbox One Series X first look had Chilla at "Seconds to Load..."
Sorg has a triple threat Awesome Thing with the prospect of Xbox Console streaming, Amazon's Luna, and a couple of intuitive developers got Google Stadia all working on iOS today and in the future
Among Us is exploding and cancelled their sequel to support the now booming game on PC and Mobile. And Rizz wants you to play it with him
A website is helping the small businesses in Oakland sell online at www.keepoaklandalive.com
Katie is looking at the Amazon Explore Virtual experiences
Target Days and Amazon Prime Days are coming October 13 and 14
Ring’s latest security camera is a drone that flies around inside your house
Walmart's latest drone trial delivers at-home COVID-19 tests
Pennsylvania released the Covid Alert PA incorporating the Covid API

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Listen to Your Parents: GenXer Tik Tok Samples

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:00:00 -0400

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 729: Honey Badger & Oats

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.

This week we welcome back Honey Badger as we chat about WWE Thunderdome impressions, dream interpretations, dog collar matches, All Elite Wrestling with live fans and more with Mad Mike and Sorg!

We look at the first weekend of WWE Thunderdome shows and the problems with “audience interaction” with signs, hoods, and a Benoit
All Elite Wrestling is having limited fans come in for the next Dynamite. But have already dealt with ticketing issues.
Big Question: Who had a better wrestling debut this weekend? Pat McAfee at NXT Takeover XXX or Dominik Mysterio at Summer Slam?
We discuss Covid-19 considerations as a wrestling and a fan with Honey Badger
We discuss last week’s homework: Greg Valentine vs Roddy Piper Dog Collar Match. Starcade 1983
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Finn Balor vs AJ Styles – TLC 2017  Watch on WWE Network
Support Jakob Edwinn at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/jakobedwinn
What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks) and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)

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Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

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AwesomeCast 509: Covid Robot of Doom

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.

Chatting the tech news of the week including WWE Thunderdome, new Chrome tabs, the Covid-19 testing robot and more as The Verge's Kim Lyons joins Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Mike Sorg!

Kim brings us the frightening visual of the Covid-19 Testing Robot
Chilla likes the new Google Chrome Tab Groups feature
Katie and Sorg are marveling at the improvement to WWE's shows with the WWE Thunderdome built into Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida
Doug in the group shares the Duolink SpeakerBuds, but we're too burned by Kickstarter gadgets
Students taking a gap year can learn from global Googlers and Xooglers (ex-Googlers) at Xoogler University
We update on the Epic vs Apple confrontation, and see that Microsoft is coming for an assist to help save Unreal Engine!
Nvidia GeForce Now is playable on ChromeOS...and and Chrome browser with a trick...
A drive-through 'Stranger Things' experience in LA is coming
YouTube using tech to monitor video content since employees sent home due to covid

After the show remember to:

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Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion!

You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast!

Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week!

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Fishing Without Bait 257 : Changing Minds with Natalie Bencivenga

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by Natalie Bencivenga to continue their conversation as they begin to look at the awareness to the world around us due to the extra time from COVID-19 leading to the George Floyd, Me Too, and other Social Justice protests, considering how to be an ally as a white person, White Privilege, entitlement, the mask debate, journalism falling apart, fake news, the police, and how losing loved ones helped motivate her leaving the Post-Gazette.

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Fishing Without Bait 256 : Being a Time Thief with Natalie Bencivenga

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:30:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by Natalie Bencivenga to catch up with the changes in her life, and coping with the changes due to Covid-19 Pandemic to discuss the zeitgeist, thinking in ideologies and ideas, hero worship, the common needs people want in their lives we seem to disagree on, slowing down during the pandemic to rebuild and accept the situation, escaping busy culture, and the rapid fire of social justice issues.

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Monday Mayhem Warriors: Funky Night RAW

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We're up after WWE RAW with first impressions, pro wrestling news, Lego updates, and the latest pop culture on our minds. Tonight we tackle the latest from WWE RAW including the idea of Charlotte as the WWE Champion to avenge Ric Flair from Randy Orton, RAW Underground with Shayna Baszler and milk toast Shane McMahon, Retribution has one of us pissed, and we talk about some nice television like Heroes, Harley Quinn, and Future Avengers.

Listen to Your Parents: That Pandemic Back to School Dread

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0400

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

On this episode, we talk about epic fast food drive-thru lines, Fortnite finally catching up with Grand Theft Auto and...yes, sending our kids back to school.

Matt and Jen are joined by fellow parents Dave from Pittsburgh and Chris & Alanna from Buffalo, NY.

Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed:

Bender Should Not Be On TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiYDbfLEz6A

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Fishing Without Bait 252: The Mindset of Quarantine Culture

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:30:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are taking a look at this time of the Coronavirus from a mindset 30 years from now, the lack of information leading to minds of uncertainty leading to minds of anxiety, worry, and fear, finding good sources of information that will help navigate through the developing information and trying to understand other perspectives.

When your mind, your heart, and your intuition align, you know the path.

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Monday Mayhem Warriors 7/13/20

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike and Sorg are chatting about WWE RAW including Shayna Baszler, Dolph Ziggler's Extreme Rules stipulation, the Eye for an Eye match with Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio, Swamp Fight with Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman, Star Wars Clone Wars, Percey Jackson, and the Old Guard.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 722: Eye Games

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.

The crew is talking the latest WWE, AEW and educational wrestling news!

We start to look at NXT Great American Bash and AEW Fyter Best Night 1 editions
Of course we vent about the COVID-19 reactions from wrestling companies
Rizz tells us how great Fight Underground is
We talk about the Hamilton cast member who once visited the studio
How has WWE and All Elite Wrestling dug into their rosters to fill in the gaps on weekly programming?
Big Question: Who would be the better pro wrestler going forward? Totally Blind Rey Mysterio or One-Eyed Seth Rollins?
We discuss last week’s homework: Triple H vs Dean Ambrose from WWE Road Block 2016
Professor Jakob Edwinn joins us to conduct class and weigh in on our responses!
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: The 2008 Royal Rumble Match Watch on WWE Network
What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Rizz (@Rizzplaysgames)

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**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks) and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)**

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

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Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

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Monday Mayhem Warriors 7/6/20

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike and Sorg are talking WWE RAW, AEW, Doom Patrol, Avatar the Airbender, and much more!

Wrestling Mayhem Show 721: A Catchy Tune

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Farnsworth joins us to talk about the latest news.

We debut the Matt Carlins/Bobbyfjtown Twitter Collaboration Music Video "Charlotte 40 Shows" live on the show!
We look at the current Covid-19 effect on WWE and AEW as well as whether you should attend an indy wrestling show.
Big Question: Who's Twitter rant would you like put to what kind of music next?
We discuss last week’s homework: Rey Mysterio vs Psychosis – ECW One Night Stand
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Triply H vs Dean Ambrose from WWE Road Block 2016 Watch on WWE Network
What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Farnsworth (@jworth) Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@PghSlice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks) and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video

Monday Mayhem 6/22/20: Pillars of Goth

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike and Sorg are talking about a rather wrestling and women’s wrestling frriendly WWE RAW, including the BEAST Ray Row (Viking Experience’s Ivar), Sasha Banks, MVP, the problem with Bobby Lashley and much more.

We also, predictably, talk about something different like who we Stan in Arrowverse, The Craft and the pillars of goth with the help of our chatters and so much more nonsense to start off the week.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 719: Ric Flair Has No Chill

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. RWA and Prospect Pro Wrestling color commentator Tony Kincaid joins us to take a shot at discussing the wrestling world!

New Japan is back and Matt Carlins tells us about it
Did the tech details get in the way of the Greatest Match Ever with Edge and Randy Orton
We talk with Tony Kincaid about the Prospect Pro Wrestling Training Sessions
WWE shuts down production for positive COVID-19 tests
Big Question: Let's save Indy Wrestling with new venues for the pandemic.
We discuss last week’s homework: Jeff Hardy vs. The Undertaker from WWE RAW Raw, July 1, 2002
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Mickie James vs Beth Phoenix WWE RAW April 14, 2008 Watch on WWE Network
What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@PghSlice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks) and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video

Fishing Without Bait 247: A World of Change with Liss Victory

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Liss Victory as they continue their discussion about her experience in New York City around the Coronavirus, confirmation bias, we talk about how she got to New York City to be a part of The Lit Room, where the group is repurposing a closed thrift store to a music venue and recording studio, “pulling weeds” in your life, the George Floyd Black Lives Matter Protests and what life will look like after all of this.

Follow what Liss Victory is doing in New York City on The Lit Room Twitch Channel at www.twitch.tv/videos/646309774

Listen to Part 1 of our conversation on Fishing Without Bait 2

You can check out Liss Victory’s music and follow her starting at www.lissvictory.com !

Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page!

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AwesomeCast 498: Pissing Fire

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. This week the crew gather on a light news week to dig into some Awesome Tech Things, including:

Dudders has a major Social Media tip for businesses and direct messages
Chilla is eyeing the Iron Man VR set for Playstation 4
Sorg is entertained by the Sims 4 pissing fire update
Podnar gets us wondering what would a world of Apple produced chips look like?
Brian shares that Headspace is giving a free year to the unemployed
Amanda has a good review of her Ashutb Bluetooth Remote Shutter for her iPhone photography
Dudders shares her experience with new temperature sensors from her UPMC hospital visit
Chilla likes the idea of the Razr Kishi controller for smartphones
Call of Duty and NBA 2K20 display Black Lives Matters messages online
Need for Speed Heat has console cross play
The US Airforce is preparing for human vs AI dogfights

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Chilla (@chilla), Katie (@Kdudders), and Sorg (@Sorgatron) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Fishing Without Bait 246: A Change of Scenery with Liss Victory

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back singer/songwriter Liss Victory to the show as we discuss her recent move to New York City in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. How did a realization of being “objectively tragic” helped make a the decision for her. We talk about her trip out and traveling from Pittsburgh on a train during the height of Coronavirus just before lockdowns and finding compassion on the way, readapting to the New York life, and the zeitgeist of New York during lockdown, her own experience being a denier, and we begin a conversation about what qualities of Governor Andrew Cuomo that instill trust.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation!

You can check out Liss Victory’s music and follow her starting at www.lissvictory.com !

Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page!

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Fishing Without Bait 243: Choosing Happiness with John Cihon

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon as they conclude their conversation this week. We talk about choosing to fixate one parts of the world, focusing on other’s failings against our own, what he chooses to do every day to influence his life, and romanticizing what could have been with things in his life that never came to be, exploring the cause of what brings one to addictive behavior, and talks about bonding with Perry Farrell over shared testicular cancer diagnosis and why he’s playing “Tahitian Moon” by Porno for Pyros. Follow John Cihon at www.facebook.com/johncihon.

Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page!

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 714: Pirates!

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 13 May 2020 03:30:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Tatiana Rose joins the show to hang out and talk pro wrestling, including:

We talk about the FUN of Money in the Bank
We cover the influence the PPV had on a child's creative wrestling endeavors at Mason Mania
Tatiana Rose tells us some don'ts for championship belt cleaning, as well as her swashbuckling heritage
Big Question: Who's your favorite mom in pro wrestling?
We talk about Becky Lynch becoming a mother on WWE RAW
We discuss last week's homework: Goldust vs Randy Orton from WWE RAW 2013
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Ric Flair & Arn Anderson vs The Hollywood Blondes (WCW Clash Of The Champions 23 - 06.16.1993) Watch FREE on WWE.com!
What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Tatiana Rose (@Tatiana__Rose), Mainstream Matt (@mainstreammat), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) You can support our guest and get 10% off Network subscriptions, VOD, or DVD at www.indywrestling.us! Facade use 6512FACADE on checkout.

If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@PghSlice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks) and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video

Fishing Without Bait 242: What is Happening FOR John Cihon

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:15:00 -0400

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon. We chat about the things in his life that made him angry when younger from testicular cancer, marrying young, substance issues. We talk about deep in this episode about his relationship issues, fears, and how his son is currently dealing with his upset job and internship opportunities very well.

“Instead of happening to me, things are happening for me…we only grow through difficult things”

Listen to Your Parents: The Perfect Party

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:00:00 -0400

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

On this episode, we share some lessons for dealing with teachers while kids are home schooling. Plus, our guests share some delicious drink recipes!

Matt and Jen are joined by fellow parents Chris & Alanna and Keith from Buffalo, NY.

Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed:

Jackbox Games: https://www.jackboxgames.com/

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/

Subscribe for the Podcast at https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/

Follow Listen To Your Parents! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listentoyourparents/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/listentoparents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoparents/

AwesomeCast 492: Bobbleheads Will Bobble

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Amanda Narcisi returns to the show to join Katie Dudas and Mike Sorg as we take a look at this week's tech news topics, including:

We're starting the top of the show off with some updates from Dudders and her Animal Crossing New Horizons upgrades.
Amanda is taking the opportunity to learn about Wine And Spirits with Bar Smarts.
As a secondary cool thing Amanda has been working on during #Quarantine, she's checking out Apple's Swift.
Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week is Love Your Melon and the sweet hats she got.
Sorg is sharing This Week in Tech's evening attire episode as his Awesome Thing of the Week. In lieu of listening, he pulled up the video to see what everyone was wearing!
Looking for something to do with your Kids online during Quarantine? Frogpants Studio has kids drawing classes.
Have you checked out the iPhoneSE? We're sharing some thoughts and taking a look at Halide's tear down and photography deep dive.
What has everyone been doing during Quarantine? Apparently starting a Podcast as there are now more than a million podcasts out there.
We're getting an Animal Crossing New Horizons update from Dudders . Did you know you could interact with your wallpaper?
Really liked the Dunk Hunt zapper? There's a guy out there who modified a Glock just for the occasion.
Work From Home has been harder for some more than others. We're talking about Reporter No Pants who happens to be Christopher Reeve's son.
Boston Dynamics is helping COVID-19 patients with their Robot Dog.
What if your mask looked like a Facehugger from Alien?Fortnite is becoming a great concert option as Travis Scott's event drew 12.3 million concurrent viewers!

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Amanda Narcisi (@alnarcisi), Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Katie Dudas (@Kdudders) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Fishing Without Bait 240: The Zeitgeist

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer and Mr Mike are discussing the Zeitgeist, or general feeling, of today’s environment in the era of Covid-19 and quarantines. We talk about finding trusting news sources to help determine information and navigate these choppy waters, confirmation bias, being quick forgetters, and considering what you can do today.

What do you think the Zeitgeist of today is? What is the general feeling around you today in your community? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page!

Further Reading: Six questions that will tell you what media to trust https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/six-critical-questions-can-use-evaluate-media-content/

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Indy Mayhem Show: Quarantine Hangout

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0400

This week, our Quarantine Hangout returns as we welcome Calvin Couture, Ronnie Starks, BC Steele, and former NWA North American Heavyweight Champion Quinn Magnum to catch up and see how everyone is holding up. We talk about #WrestlerTwitterAfterDark, WWE talent exodus on Black Wednesday, creative new ventures in this quarantine and more!

Support all of our Friends of the Show and Friends of the Network! Learn how you can support via merch stores, Patreon and more at www.indywrestling.us/covid19-support !

Listen to Your Parents: Let's Go Fishing

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0400

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

On this episode, we talk with Jim Ellermeyer from the Fishing Without Bait podcast about mindfulness and other lessons that can help parents maintain a healthy outlook during these difficult times.

Matt and Jen are also joined by fellow parents Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY and Dave and Tina from Elizabeth, PA.

Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed:

Fishing Without Bait: https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/

Klash Tabletop Game: https://www.target.com/p/klask-tabletop-game/-/A-76385702

Quiplash 3 Is Coming This Fall: https://www.jackboxgames.com/quiplash-3-is-coming-this-fall-to-the-jackbox-party-pack-7/

Ohiopyle State Park: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

Subscribe for the Podcast at https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/

Follow Listen To Your Parents! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listentoyourparents/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/listentoparents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoparents/

Monday Mayhem Wrestling Wrap Up 4/13/19: Zelina's Thirst Trap

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike and Sorg are joined by a LEGO Fevered Mainstream Matt as we talk about what we've been building, judge Jerry Lawler's questionable and probably racist use of move names, WWE being determined as an "Essential Business" in Florida, What makes WWE different than the NBA, Lego ASMR, and some great wrestling from WWE RAW!

*Trigger Warning: Matt is actively playing through Lego bins most of the show. But great if you are into Lego ASMR

Monday Mayhem Wrestling Wrap Up 4/6/20: Monday Night Heat

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike and Sorg are talking wrestling and...stuff. Big Show almost scared the crap out of us, we're worried about Drew McIntyre, and we're just figuring out what to do now.

Listen to Your Parents: Greetings From the Northwest

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0400

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

On this episode, we talk with Tina from Seattle, Washington about what it's been like for her and her son at home, the essential work she that takes her away from home every workday while many are doing that from home and her experience recently making an unexpected flight to Cincinnati, Ohio.

We also talk about the challenge of educating our children at home and share some ideas that may help you maintain a positive routine in your own home.

Matt and Jen are joined by fellow parents Tina from Seattle, WA and Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY.

Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed:

- Pittsburgh airport used as parking spot for dozens of unused planes (https://bit.ly/3dSYvyC)

Jackbox Games (jackboxgames.com)
Zoom Videoconferencing (https://zoom.us/)

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 708: What the Mania?

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. "One Cool Cat" Justin Idol and his cool cats join the show as we get back to the wrestling chat, including:

Justin Idol isn't up on WWE, so we play, WrestleMania or Mayhem Mania with the matches!
What are we excited about in this peculiar pre-taped empty arena stage for WrestleMania
We chat with Idol about the new social media efforts for Renegade Wrestling Alliance and trying to use Tik Tok
Big Question: What wrestler would you like to be quarantined with? (don't be creepy)
We touch base on the fallout from Mayhem Mania with Matt Carlins
What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Justin Idol, Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Hotwheelz (@hotwheelzrwa) Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@PghSlice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

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AwesomeCast 488: Animal Crossing PoopCast

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. We are broadcasting from our bunkers again this week as Brian Crawford of PGHMuseums.org joins us! This week’s topics include:

Katie's Awesome thing of the Week is British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit available online
Chilla is excited about the FCC requiring phone companies to authenticate Caller ID
Brian is getting a lot our of his Mirosoft Surface Hub, and expanded with his KETAKY Microsoft Surface Pro USB/HDMI hub like this one.
Sorg likes the new trend of professional sports like NBA and NASCAR adopting esports as an alternative to their events
Everyone's favorite Weather App Dark Sky has been acquired by Apple
Pornhub Donates 50,000 Surgical Masks to Coronavirus Frontliners in NYC and a sex worker COVID-19 relief fund
Want to travel at home? Earth Cam.no cost but to get all $4.99 in app purchase on iOS
Dudders fills us in on the seedy world of Animal Crossing High Stakes Musical Chairs
The Office’s John Krasinski launched a YouTube channel dedicated to good news
Miss the Sidekick or Android G1? Here's a new keyboard slider phone on indiegogo!

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers. Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Briand Crawford (@PGHMuseums), Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), and John Chichilla (@chilla) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

AwesomeCast 487: Hashtag John Wayne

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. The studio may be a little emptier than usual, but Sorg is pulling in Katie and Chilla to talk this week in tech news (and to catch up since everyone's been confined to home since last week's episode). This week's topics include:

Chilla has given up on 2020. He is headed back to 1997 for his Awesome Thing of the Week with 1997 Chat.
Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week last week extended into this week as she's been checking out Animal Crossing New Horizons to help keep her connected with her niece.
We're talking comparison points between Animal Crossing on iOS to the new Animal Crossing New Horizons.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah and the tech behind some talk show responses to COVID-19 shutdowns.
Trevor Noah isn't the only one adjusting to COVID-19 shutdowns, Oprah has an AppleTV+ series.
Have you checked out Netflix Party? Sorg has been checking out some thoughts from some of the podcasts he follows, and is sharing.
Apple has a new iPad Pro with LiDAR scanner and trackpad support!
Chilla is running through some great options for keyboards and other options for the new iPad Pro from Apple.
Brother Sorg let us know about the Jay and Silent Bob video game on Steam.
With dining establishments moving to takeout options, a Portland strip club is offering curbside delivery with Boober Eats.
Using Zoom for video meetings? We have some pro tip options to avoid XXX videos flooding your screens.
Pornhub is now Stay-At-Home-Hub.
The Cowboy Museum put their security guard in charge of their social media - and it's just what we need.
Adobe Creative Cloud is giving 2 months of service for free.

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers. Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), and John Chichilla (@chilla) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Monday Mayhem Wrap Up 3/23/20: Social Distance From Love My of Wrestling

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike, Mainstream Matt, Nick Farrah and Sorg are sort of talking pro wrestling including the latest from WWE Raw, All Elite Wrestling helping out indy wrestlers, the next big Lego set, and a preview for Mayhem Mania Patreon in the Bank!

Listen to Your Parents: The Big Roll

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:00:00 -0400

It’s the first episode of the Listen To Your Parents podcast!

This is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working at home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

On this episode, we talk about ways to escape the stress of seemingly being trapped in your own home and some unique ways to connect with other adults and entertain our kids.

Matt and Jen are joined by a fellow parents Doug from Pittsburgh, Dave and Tina from Elizabeth, PA and Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY.

Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed:

Snapology (https://www.snapology.com/)
Zoom Videoconferencing (https://zoom.us/)
How To See Germs Spread (https://youtu.be/I5-dI74zxPg)

Indy Mayhem Show: The Cancellation of Pro Wrestling

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400

The Rev Ron Hunt, Zeke Mercer, and eventually Dean Radford and Jordan Styles join us to discuss how they responded as the cancellations rolled in during the ramp up of the COVID-19 response, what they are doing without wrestling, how Rockstar Pro is working with their trainees without access to facilities, and we see if Zeke can finally conduct a promo.

Got time on your hands? See all of our guests in action at www.indywrestling.network and www.indywrestling.us!

Wrestling Mayhem Show 706: Social Distancing Battle Royal

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.

We've got a full (virtual) house with Sorg, Rizz, Rob, Pitt Fight, Mainstream Matt, and Mad Mike to talk wrestling updates during the Coronavirus self-quarantine. They're talking about:

How COVID-19 is impacting WrestleMania weekend events across the board.
Pitt Fight is in to talk about how they're shifting from a live event due to the shutdown to an online fundraiser opportunity.
We head into Round 8 of Mayhem Mania
What did you learn this week from wrestling?

Check out the Pitt Fight fundraiser here: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR?team_id=3890&fr_id=1540&pg=team

Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames), Rob (@RobBrownPA78), Pitt Fight (@PittFight2019), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)**

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.

Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

AwesomeCast 486: Furry Hazmat Suits

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. While the City of Pittsburgh may be in a state of self-quarantine, the crew can still gather on the internet! We've got Sorg, Katie, Ryan Haggerty, and Chilla on to talk this week in tech news, including:

Katie is sharing her present and future Awesome Thing of the Week to help her get through her isolation - - Animal Crossing!
More video game options - - Ryan Haggerty is sharing Castlevania Symphony of the Night as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is actually Scot MacTaggart and his great use of Zoom and Slack to keep people connected.
Sorg is sharing Netflix Party as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Thanks to Amanda for sharing how to clean our Apple products!
We're getting some really great updates on Apple TV (just in time for our self-quarantine) including Central Park from the co-creator of Bob's Burgers.
Speaking of great options to cut the cord, there's a Beastie Boys documentary coming out, too.
Among many things that have cancelled, E3 2020 hit the list. We're sharing some general thoughts.
Apple's WWDC is getting ahead of the curve by moving to an online format.
Pornhub is giving away free premium access during the Coronavirus outbreak.
We're checking out Concept Board as an online whiteboard option.
We're checking out some of the things content creators like Stephen Colbert are doing to do their shows without an audience.
Can't go to the zoo or aquarium? A few places are live streaming options.
Headspace and other meditation and calming platforms have free options to help people re-center during this period of uncertainty.
Did you know you could share your digital movie library on iTunes?
Nvidia is using spare GPU clock cycles to help fight COVID-19.
KIVA is running a webinar to help small business adapt to changes during the Coronavirus shutdown.
Looking for an app to keep you up to date with location-based news alerts? Everbridge is a great option.

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), Ryan Haggerty (@haggertymedia), and John Chichilla (@chilla) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Monday Mayhem Wrestling Wrap Up 3/16/20: Lonely 3:16 Day

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Mad Mike and Sorg are talking about the state of the Pro Wrestling World in the midst of lockdowns and empty arenas, what is Indy Wrestling doing, what could WrestleMania do to be special in this environment, and so much more!

Subscribe to the WMS Super Feed to get ALL of our Pro Wrestling Podcasts at wmssuperfeed.fireside.fm !

Fishing Without Bait 234: Coping with COVID-19

Sorgatron Media — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer checking in to talk about the recent world news with COVID-19 and Coronavirus. We discuss approaching the facts and assessing the situation and your place in it. How can we ground ourselves in these uncertain times, how to help those having a panic attack, the landscape as we record, and what CAN we do in this environment.

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