Sorgatron Media Master Feed - Episodes Tagged with “Nintendo Switch”

AwesomeCast 770: Silver Surfer Is the Original Flappy Bird

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500

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.

AwesomeCast 764: Animal Crossing 3.0 Changed Everything?! + Final Cut Updates, Premiere AI, and ChatGPT Health

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

This week on AwesomeCast 764, cohosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the week’s biggest tech and creator stories—plus a special Animal Crossing 3.0 update field report from Charlotte. Katie checks in with her Animal Crossing–obsessed niece Charlotte to break down what’s new, what’s addictive, and how “slumber islands” change the way you build and share your island adventures.

Then the crew hits a surprisingly heartfelt app story with “Are You Dead?”, a daily check-in safety app built for modern life when friends and family live far apart. We also get into the rise of cozy “chore games” like PowerWash Simulator and other satisfyingly organized gaming obsessions.

On the creator side, we break down Apple’s new Creator Studio approach—what it could mean for Final Cut, Logic, Motion, and Compressor—and why AI-assisted editing features are starting to matter for everyday workflows. Plus: OpenAI’s push toward age prediction and the complications that come with automated verification.

Show notes + links: (include the link list above)

Animal Crossing
• Animal Crossing video (Katie segment) (no URL listed in the sheet row; included as an on-show segment)

“Chore games” / cozy games
• A Game About Digging a Hole (Xbox): https://www.xbox.com/en-US/play/games/a-game-about-digging-a-hole/9NGLST31DG26
• A Game About Digging a Hole (Nintendo): https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/a-game-about-digging-a-hole-switch/
• PowerWash Simulator (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/powerwash-simulator/id6477445344

“Are You Dead?” app
• BGR story: https://www.bgr.com/2074610/are-you-dead-top-paid-iphone-app-china/
• DeMumu app listing: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/demumu/id6745099872

ChachiSays Video Game Minute items (from the sheet)
• David Rosen / Sega co-founder (Tom’s Hardware): https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/sega-co-founder-david-r…d-former-us-airman-set-up-sega-after-his-service-ended-in-japan
• Assassin’s Creed Netflix casting (Deadline): https://deadline.com/2026/01/assassins-creed-tanzyn-crawford-cast-netflix-series-1236658813/
• John Wick universe AAA game (Tech4Gamers): https://tech4gamers.com/aaa-john-wick-game-development/

AI / OpenAI / Sora
• Mattel on Sora profile: https://sora.chatgpt.com/profile/mattel
• OpenAI age prediction (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is-launching-age-prediction-for-chatgpt-accounts-222650340.html
• ChatGPT Health page: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-health/

Creator tools
• Apple Creator Studio (Apple Newsroom): https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/
• Adobe Premiere AI updates (Engadget): https://www.engadget.com/ai/adobe-unveils-new-ai-powered-vide…vlq1gStDzB9i-clNMdAMo4O0o4ro8ohtbVXETV41pRXvEFAQZh6nDH-1vO91dYLO

AwesomeCast 508: F is for Facebook

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 19 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 computer refresh victories, Raspberry Pi retro gaming upgrades, the Epic Games vs Apple showdown and more! with Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Mike Sorg!

Katie discovered a new super power by cleaning her old Mac Mini to new freshness.
Chilla discovers the RetroFlag Raspberry Pi cases for authentic retro gaming
Sorg has the popcorn ready to watch the Fortnite based Epic Games vs Apple/Google battle!
Maybe a Mask Gun will help you feel safer in public.
Microsofts Surface Duo isn't enough for the price. Plus it doesn't have a satisfying flip to hang up function like on Scrubs
Chilla is uneasy at the prospect of Facebook requiring their account for his Oculus
Katie is interested in the Netflix Shuffle Play button
Sorg is recommending Grindstone and Untitled Goose Game for his Nintendo Switch friends

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

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 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

AwesomeCast 482: Full Circle

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. We're LIVE with Marta, Chilla, and Sorg to talk this week in geeky things and tech news, including:

Marta may be our Awesome Thing of the Week - - she's sharing all the cool things she's doing.
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is a rotary cellphone.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Sonic movie.
Have you seen the Robert Downey, Jr. and Tom Holland Back to the Future deep fake?
Our friends are doing some cool things involving a talk show and pinball machines.
There's a new TV streaming service through Redbox.
How do you use your MacBook Pro and that sweet touch bar? Did you know you could switch or launch apps?
We're checking out some information on Microsoft xCloud.
Uber is testing an 800 number for users without the app.
Nintendo is launching gaming lounges in some US airports.

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: Marta (@icantfindmarta), Chilla (@chilla), 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

AwesomeCast 477: Finally Getting Cozy with Windows 10

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0500

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

Hangout with Chilla, and Sorg to talk current tech news!

Sorg loves the 16 foot tall NBA Jam Machine from 1UpArdace at CES
While your pouring one out for Windows 7 and need to get cozy with the fact Windows 10 is really the only supported option; stay warm with this Tangkula 50" Electric Fireplace Chilla has been trying out. *Affiliate link
Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World gets a trailer
Modder makes the perfect GameCube JoyCons for Nintendo Switch
Rizz wants to know why curved displays are popular as we look at the LG TV that morphs from flat to curved
Don't try to abbreviate the The Subaru Forester Ultimate Customised Kit Special
Tesla cars will talk to you
...and Insane Clown Posse are touting the first "underground car commercial" with Ouija Macc
We revisit old discussions about creating kiosks, then with iPads. Now you can run these enterprise level apps on AppleTVs via Kitcast and Carousel Digital Signage
Panasonic shows off light weight VR Glasses concepts
The Verge took a ride in a Waymo driverless car

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: John Chichilla (@Chilla) 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

AwesomeCast 467: Poop Robot Battle

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. We have a full crew in studio and John Carman!

Chilla's Awesome Thing is the MakePass: Barcode to Wallet app on MacOS to convert your membership cards to Apple Wallet cards.
Sorg is excited to start integrating the Livestream Studio 6 in his livestreaming workflow.
Dudders' Awesome Thing is the Levi Smart Jean Jacket to complete her Smart Canadian Tuxedo.
Carman's Awesome Thing is the Pizza Walk Pittsburgh: A Pizza Guidebook
‘Beetl’ The Autonomous Robot That Hunts Down Dog Poop And Picks It Up For You
US military will no longer use floppy disks to coordinate nuke launches
This Monty Python Black Knight Statue Talks and Features Flesh Wound Action
Tough Mudder founder launches immersive video gaming experience in London Electronic Theatre
Pittsburgh Starship delivery robot is cool, but may be causing problems
Analogue's $200 Pocket could be the ultimate retro gaming portable The Pocket is a Game Boy Advance
Walmart's direct-to-fridge delivery service now available in three US cities
Wing’s delivery drones take flight for the first time in Virginia
Researchers create an artificial skin that makes your phone ticklish
Chilla disagrees with the reviews. He's enjoying Overwatch on the Switch
Marvel is making more Podcast audio adventures.

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: Katie Dudas (@kdudders), John Carman (@CarmanAvenue), Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron) 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 458: Drunken Robot Pornography

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Muddy Cup, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. It's a slow tech news week, but Katie, Sorg, and Chilla have plenty to talk about, including:

Katie is sharing Scream District from ScareHouse Basement as her Awesome Thing of the Week!
Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is a Kickstarter project for GENKI - a covert dock for the Nintendo Switch.
Sorg is sharing Steam Link as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Loot Crate is going away - - and we're a little reminiscent of when we used to get those fun little boxes in the mail!
Spotify's podcast dashboard is coming out of beta. We're sharing some insights - - as podcaster people.
Sorg is sharing some of the fun tech involved with SAE's Autodrive Challenge.
Want to let people nap in your living room? Globe Living is the Air BNB of napping!
Super Mario Maker comes to Counter Strike - - with the impossible Mario level.
PS3's Journey is available on iOS?
Snap Spectacles are still a thing with their 3rd generation and 2 HD cameras!
We find ourselves questioning how Chilla doesn't own any mini gaming devices. Thankfully he's fixing that with the Turbo Grafx Mini!
We talked about Ninja's switch to Mixer, and it looks like his now dormant Twitch feed is streaming some "adult" content?
Verizon sold Tumblr to WordPress, and they're maintaining their porn ban.

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 River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 454: Scan To Set Rocket At Your Location

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:30:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Sidekick Media Services, Slice on Broadway, and Sparkledragon's Magical Emporium! Producer Missy and Katie are still away doing important things, so it's Sorg and Chilla holding the fort down as they talk this week in tech news, including:

Chilla is sharing the Google Nest / Home Hub as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
Sorg has discovered that he can ask Google to play movies on the studio TV through Chromecast!
We're finding out how dedicated Sorg is to Dr. Mario World.
Sorg's ACTUAL Awesome Thing of the Week is MyFitnessPal.
Want a Nintendo Switch without all the bells and whistles? Nintendo is rolling out a smaller Switch Lite version!
Google Stadia is leaving gamers underwhelmed and disappointed.
Just in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, there is an AR app to view the rocket in AR!
While Katie is still on assignment, we are thinking of her as CES opens to sex tech!
Ever wanted to be a flying dinosaur? Now you have a chance with Jurassic Flight at the National Aviary.
Chilla is sharing some news about Windows auto updates.
Pokemon GO is getting some updates!
Niantic is shutting down Field Trip.
Waze has a new toll calculator making it easier to plan.
Virgin Orbit had a successful first rocket drop test, and a real launch could happen soon!

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: John Chichilla (@chilla), and Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 441: Proceed Pogo

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Bardic Mystery Tour, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! Chris Whitlatch is back with some VR updates this week. He is joined by Sorg and Chilla as we talk this week in tech news, including:

Sorg is sharing CarPlay as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chris is sharing more VR interaction with Feelreal as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
We're a step closer to Ready Player One with more advances in technology.
Chilla selected his new TV! He's sharing the Samsung Series 8 65" as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
PlayStation 5 plans have been released.
Microsoft announces their disk-less Xbox One S all digital edition.
Sorg experienced Nashville scooter wasteland firsthand over the weekend.
Blackmagic has released a free video editing app.
Gaming as a therapy tool for mental illness?
Marvel Ultimate Alliance is coming to Nintendo Switch.
Capcom has a plug-and-play arcade controller loaded with classic games.
Twitch is debuting karaoke with Twitch Sings.

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: Christopher Whitlatch (@cswhitlatch), Chilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 435: Should I Swift That

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Professor Buzzkill, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! Sorg, Katie, and Chilla brave the bitter cold this week to bring you this week's tech news, including:

Chilla is sharing a Nintendo Switch TV as his Awesome Thing of the Week this week.
Katie is sharing the Brazilian 501st Legion carnival float as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is sharing the Steel Cage Challenge video game as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Chilla is sharing Excel's ability to take a printout from another screen into OCR to create an editable table using AI.
Pittsburgh's mayor signs an executive order creating new rules for self-driving cars.
AlphaLab Gear's Hardware Cup winner has been announced!
Speaking of cool things coming out of Pittsburgh, we're talking about Creation Labs and their 3D Printing space at South Hills Village.
Weezer created a Fortnite island to promote its new album.
There is an awesome Transformers cosplay cover of Immigrant Song.
We're talking about Spectre, a great app with a slow shutter and neural engine that helps with long exposure photography.
Replay FX is coming back! 2019 dates announced.
ScareHouse is venturing into the laser tag realm with Rogue Laser Grounds.
Jibo the social robot died?!?!
Apex Legends already has 50 million players after one month.
Thunderbolt devices are getting cheaper.

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: Katie (@Kdudders), Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Chilla (@chilla) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 425: 5 1/4" Bigguns

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:15:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Pittsburgh Things, Core Life Eatery, Sprezzatura, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! We're winding down to our year-end episode, but before we get to the year in review, Sorg and Chilla are sharing some of the week's tech news, including:

Chilla is sharing his pleas for NASA to save Tony Stark as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is how Doug Engelbart predicted the future - 50 years ago.
The Huawei finance chief was arrested in Canada.
Our friend Brian likes experimenting with tech in his bathroom, and he found a solution for his Echo Dot.
It seems like it's been forever, but Apple Watch has an ECG app for heart rhythm notifications.
The recent Giphy update integrates TrueDepth camera and a universal keyboard.
There's a live action MarioKart race in Florida?!?!
There's a hipster nativity, and Sorg approves.
How about a VR experience of Van Gogh's Starry Night?
Marvel Alliance has a Nintendo Switch exclusive.
Street Fighter will display in-game advertising.
Sorg saw some advertising that worked to get his attention for the RETRO Color 8-bit iPhone case.
The Fire/Echo device is having a fire sale. badum tss
John Romero gifts Doom 18 new levels for its 25th birthday.

After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Check out our sponsors as a part of YaJagoff’s HOLLA-day Gift Guide:

Pittsburgh Things Pittsburgh themed apparel n’at.
Core Life Eatery at the Block at Northway on McKnight Rd
Sprezzatura creates and serves heritage-inspired cooking for events and the public.

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: John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 413: Roblox Blocked

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by ScareHouse, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media! Don't call it an Apple Week. We talk about all the tech news fit the Podcast with Krystle Grady joining Chill and Sorg!

We’re getting into our Awesome Things of the Week with Chilla talking about the Nintendo Switch Classic Controllers and Sega Genesis games
Sorg is decided that Space X is sending a billionaire to the Moon.
Krystle talks about her upcoming chance to be on a Lifetime Channel show
Pittsburgh has some narrow mountain side streets. Did you know we have custom fire trucks to traverse them?
Roblox is getting kids ready to become the next video game entrepreneurs. And Chilla stole it from his kid.
Fortnite's license continues with Monopoly.
We want this sweet jet board to surf the Pittsburgh rivers.
We look at new features of iOS 12 and WatchOS 5 including how to really get work out of Siri Shortcuts.
Twitter is going to revive the chronological timeline.

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: Krystle Grandy (@KGrandyMedia), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron) Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 408: Is That A Terabyte In Your Pocket?

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by ScareHouse, Slice on Broadway, and Alex Kahrs Design & Media!

Chilla is on vacation this week, so we replaced him with our OTHER tech guru from Big Bank International! Krause, Katie, and Sorg are talking this week in tech, including:

Krause is sharing Android Pie as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Pie is working well to help balance work and home life.
Katie is sharing a VR interview with the Ninja Turtles as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg is getting REALLY excited about the interactive games at the movie theater.
Speaking of movies…Sorg has been having some woes over MoviePass. So, he upgraded to the AMC A-List. AND, IT WORKS!
Quake Champions is free to play!
Mario Kart is coming to your mobile device in 2019.
Sorg loves all of the PokemonGO gifts he’s getting – so much that he just upgraded his bag.
Nintendo Switch’s online service is set to launch in September – and the price can’t be beat.
Nintendo Switch is also getting a dedicated battery pack designed by Anker – and they’re usable for your phone, too.
The Parker Solar Probe is the fastest human-made object, and we’re sending it to the sun!
Fortnite is now available on non-Samsung Android devices.
Pro Tip: Be careful about installing third party apps to your Android devices.
Katie got to hang out with Facebook last week.
Katie is really excited about Instagram tips and tricks she learned.
Krause is dropping some Samsung DeX knowledge on us.

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Katie (@Kdudders), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 401: It's Not Easy Being A Green Bubble

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Alex Kahrs Design & Media, and Dark Forge Studios!

Krause is on the couch this week. Chilla’s on remote from Studio C. We’re not quite sure where Dudders is. But, Sorg’s holding it down with the boys for this week’s episode. We’re talking about:

Krause is sharing Android Messages for web as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Do you want to be a blue bubble or a green bubble?
It’s not easy being a green bubble.
Chilla is sharing a sweet folding bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Are you keyboard picky?
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week is his Apple Watch (again) which allows him to have the power of Siri to take notes – from his wrist.
Brian shared some fun tech from his studio at River’s Edge with us this week.
Thanks to Rizz for sharing Jaws the videogame this week.
VR eSports is a thing. And, it’s weird to watch.
Brandon shared an update on PokemonGO that we’ve been waiting FOREVER for.
Krause has officially cut the cord! He ditched the home phone and cable, and bumped his internet to make the jump.
Sorg gave Sling TV a shot this week.
Krause’s Google Assistant has a twin sister.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, you can make a cool custom cardboard cabinet for $20!
We’re touching on some Anthem news after E3.
Cyberpunk looks super fun, guys!
Adobe is repackaging some of their video products for Project Rush.
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: Krause (@KrazyKrause), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 12th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 400: Spinning Kitty Box Of Death

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Alex Kahrs Design & Media, and Dark Forge Studios!
It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years since we picked up our microphones and video cameras and started this podcasting about tech thing. For the occasion, we’ve got Mike Pound, Chilla, Sorg, and Katie in studio to talk about a few things:

Shout out to Rob de la Cretaz. We miss you, buddy. Happy Podcast Birthday!
Chilla (physically) stole Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week – his Wyze security cam.
Katie is sharing an awesome luminary from Legendary Luminaries as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
Uncle Crappy’s Awesome Thing of the Week is the World Cup presence on Google.
BTW: The official soccer ball for the World Cup has some tech integration.
Amanda is sharing her Awesome Thing of the Week – the Impossible Ball and the fun tech integration this little soccer(ish)ball has.
Sorg must be holding a grudge against Chilla – he skipped over his Awesome Thing of the Week! (Just kidding. We’re talking about Fortnite.)
Fortnite on Nintendo Switch does have some issues that are angering some Sony users.
Brian has joined the VR age with his discount cardboard!
Microsoft sunk their recent data center – into the ocean – to help with cooling.
Speaking of Fortnite, it’s opening new doors for marketing opportunities.
Katie is super excited about iPhone tongue tracking for animojis and memojis.
OH: I’m not going to do anything dangerous. I just want to stick my tongue out!
Let’s make a giant spinning litter box – AND GIVE IT EARS!
Sorg is sharing some gaming upgrades – thanks to some thrifty finds.
Sorg thought the Fire TV Cube was an April Fools Day joke at first!
The Steam store will accept anything that isn’t illegal or trolling thanks to Valve’s new policy.
And, we devolve to reminiscing about where we all were 8 years ago…other than podcasting here.
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: Alex (@alexanderkahrs), Chilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 12th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 396: Thanos Dancing

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 08 May 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Alex Kahrs Design & Media, and The Millvale Music Festival!
Cynthia Closkey is back on the show this week joining Katie, Chilla, and Sorg as they talk tech news. This week’s topics include:

If there’s one thing you need to see this week, it’s Thanos dancing.
Speaking of interesting dance moves, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Subservient Chicken.
Nintendo Switch won’t be getting a virtual console after all.
Sorg dusted off his Gameboy Advance for some Bugs Bunny gameplay recently.
Cynthia is sharing a predictive text integration we can get behind with Predictively Funny.
Google Maps has some social and AR components (to help you go the right direction when you get off public transit).
Google Lens is picking up some extra capabilities.
Android P is rolling out to everything but Samsung.
There may be some changes coming up with schedule integration with your Google Calendar.
When you think about applying parental controls for yourself.
Microsoft has some Build news that Chilla is sharing with us.
Cortana and Alexa have finally become friends.
Microsoft is sweetening the deal for developers.
Pornhub had a huge spike on Star Wars Day.
Sorg got to celebrate Star Wars Day with his buddy, Chris Whitlatch!
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: Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla), and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

June 5th is a big day for us! It’s our 8-year anniversary PLUS our 400th episode! (We’ll be doing something fun for the occasion. You should join us.)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 394: Car Tech of Future Past

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 23:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, Alex Kahrs Design & Media, and The Millvale Music Festival!

This week Brian Crawford of The River's Edge rejoins our regulars Katie, Chilla, and Sorg as they talk this week’s tech news, including:

Chilla is loving the Otterbox Avengers: Infinity Wars phone cases!
Katie wants to show your mad skills with Rapchat on her phone.
Brian is upgrading his 20 year old car with the Okra Universal Tablet Air Vent Car Mount for his iPad to play River's Edge on TuneIn.
PIT aims to be the world’s smartest airport by partnering with CMU
We try to see the Google Search Podcast interface on Android phones.

Amazon wants to make robots for the home...
But in the meantime Amazon will deliver packages to your car.
A Nintendo Switch Jailbreak is available!
Porn company wants to reward you for taking shorter showers.
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: Brian Crawford (@riversedgepgh), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

Our good friend, Zach Rizza is raising money and awareness through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Team Pittsburgh 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon. Check out his fundraiser page at: https://www.crowdrise.com/dsgfpitt2018/fundraiser/zachrizza

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at the River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media (@The405Radio) 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 381: Blades of Grass Test

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 02:00:00 -0500

Krause is in studio with Sorg as Chilla joins in remotely from Studio C this week. In a post-CES world, we’ve got a ton of stuff we’re talking about this week, including:

Krause got a new TV he’s sharing as his Awesome Thing of the Week. It’s a Samsung 4K.
Chilla and Krause are sharing some standard operation chatter about protocol for new tech installation – as in how to use the new remote(s) properly!
Want to cut the cord? There are plenty of over the air options out there!
We’ll be getting 4K over the air?!?!
Chilla is SO EXCITED for the release of Home Pod.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving with delayed release options and upgrades!
Sorg is into some DIY for his Awesome Thing of the Week – as in cardboard add-ons for Nintendo Switch.
Pittsburgh company WeSpeke is partnering with CNN to provide language lessons while checking out the news.
Thanks to Laura for sharing the Quantum Leap map this week!
YouTube TV has 300K subscribers in less than a year.
Streaming TV options are great for bringing your TV with you no matter where you go.
We’ve got some great cord cutting options if you’re looking for some comparisons.
Screen share your iOS device for remote help using a new TeamViewer option.
We talk about drones rather frequently, but here’s a first – A lifeguard drone made its first rescue!
From a lifeguard version to a pocket version, there’s pretty much a drone for everyone these days.
We’re ending this week’s podcast with some app recommendations! (Files Go, Drafts)
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Ron Krause (@KrazyKrause), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Sorg (@haggertymedia)

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media 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 370: Big Adobe Server in the Cloud

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:00:00 -0400

We’re joined by Alex Kahrs this week. With both Alex and Chilla joining us remotely, Sorg is in studio with producer Missy and a Slice on Broadway pizza to themselves as we talk this week’s tech news, including:

Hey guys, did YOU know iTunes is now Apple Podcasts? (Sorg may not have known.)
Chilla is sharing the Nintendo Switch as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
The Nintendo Switch seems to be doing better at this stage of the game than its recent predecessors.
Alex and Sorg are tag-teaming their Awesome Thing of the Week with Adobe updates!
Adobe is making development a little easier with their updates.
Fan of Illustrator? There’s a plugin that lets you incorporate vector-based images into 3D images.
Sorg is discussing Adobe updates with intuitive suggestions using AI integration.
Lightroom is getting some upgrades as well – as in a hybrid app.
Alex is talking about his transition from Garage Band to Audition for his Podcast.
Adobe Spark is offering some premium options for branding.
Pittsburgh sent a love letter to Amazon this week, and it’s amazing.
We’re talking with Alex about the SoCal bid for Amazon HQ2 in comparison to Pittsburgh’s bid.
The giant robot battle happened. We may be a little underwhelmed.
AT&T and Project Loon are doing some good for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
Chilla breaks down the Pixel 2XL and agrees it has a crappy display.
After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)
Speaking of Slice on Broadway, make sure you vote for them in the Incline’s pizza bracket.

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

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Alex Kahrs (@alexanderkahrs), Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron), and John Chichilla (@chilla).

Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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

Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media 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 329: Right Behind The Cutting Edge

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500

It's our last episode of the year. We're getting geeky and nostalgic - checking our predictions from last year and talking tech and social media predictions for 2017, with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 329!

We're LIVE with our year-end Christmas show with Doug Derda and Cynthia Closkey, talking about our awesome things of the year on this week's episode.
Sling and cordcutting were our awesome things of the year for 2015 as we reflected back last year.
Meerkat? Wow!
Cynthia is sharing her awesome thing of the year for 2016 - her smart watch (Apple Watch) and wearables in general.
Sorg is sharing his woes over the Pebble buyout in comparison to the Apple Watch.
Doug is pitching a Kickstarter campaign for a Kickstarter movie talking about Kickstarter campaigns.
Google Glass is still a discussion at the end of 2016.
Wheelz is sharing his awesome thing of the year - his Samsung phone.
Doug is sharing Facebook LIVE as his awesome thing of the year and how interesting instacontent is.
Speaking of bleeding edge tech - we can't help but talk about iJustine and how she was livestreaming a decade ago.
How do you stand out in a tidal wave of content now that instacontent is so available?
Are people looking at instacontent for content or for interaction with other people?
Doug is teaching us about the Musically app through his son's usage.
Sorg's awesome thing of the year is self-driving cars - especially since he's been in one!
Speaking of self-driving cars, studies show traffic would be better with less traffic lights.
It's 2016 prediction recap time!
-- Doug was WRONG with his prediction about online superstardom.
-- Cynthia is recapping her accurate mom factor prediction about streaming programming.
-- AI advancement prediction by Chilla is ACCURATE! (You can thank Alexa, Sir.)
-- DJ Lunchbox's iPhone7 prediction - ACCURATE! (WTH headphone jacks?)
-- Technology to communicate with pets. Sorry Katie, we're not sure whether Catterbox counts this year.
Apple's biggest innovation - a phone that doesn't explode!
Predictions for 2017!
-- Doug predicts Google+ will finally die.
-- Sorg thinks Twitter will not be an independent company by the end of 2017. Will it go to Verizon?
-- Cynthia thinks VR video will not be a thing next year, as in it's not going anywhere, and we won't know why. She doesn't believe it will get past Cardboard and it'll be at least another 3 years before we see any solid movement with VR.
-- Rizz predicts the Nintendo Switch will revolutionize gaming
Thanks for a great (at least by way of tech) 2016! Make sure to hit us up with what tech Santa brought you!

After the show remember to:

Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Doug Derda (@douglasderda), Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron, SorgatronMedia.com).

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

Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 6:30 PM EST!