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AwesomeCast 736: Liquid Glass & AI Sass: WWDC 2024 Breakdown

June 11th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 3 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

On this episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar are joined by Greg McMillan of the iPhoneography Podcast to break down the biggest announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2024. They dive into the iOS 18 redesign, new iPadOS multitasking features, Apple Intelligence updates with ChatGPT integration, and major improvements to CarPlay. Plus, they explore what the new tools mean for podcasters and content creators. Chachi delivers a packed Video Game Minute, and pro wrestler Zeke Mercer drops in to talk about Apple vs Android from a creator’s perspective.

Fishing Without Bait 470: Grief, Growth, and the Gift of Surrender: Tara’s 12-Step Awakening

June 10th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 30 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer reconnects with recurring guest Tara from KeepComingBack.net, a podcast archiving speaker meetings focused on experience, strength, and hope in 12-step recovery. Tara shares the deeply personal journey of losing her longtime sponsor to terminal illness and how that grief pushed her to seek new guidance and restart her spiritual program. She discusses her evolving relationship with surrender, the humility of beginning the 12 steps anew, and the profound insights gained from The Grief Recovery Handbook. The conversation touches on motherhood, emotional vulnerability, and the power of gratitude amid suffering. Whether you’re in recovery or navigating life’s dark hallways, Tara’s story offers inspiration, raw honesty, and practical wisdom.

A Gay & His Enby 172: Vibe Killer

June 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  4 hrs 12 mins

angela oakley, ariana madix, atl, atlanta, bravo, brit eady, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, drew sedora, enby, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kelli pharrell, kenya moore, kristen doute, lgbt, lgbtq, love island, love island usa, luke broderick, michelle saniei, nia booko, peach, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, shamea morton, suburbia, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover RHOA, The Valley, and Love Island.

Histories, Mysteries, & Victories 15

June 4th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  46 mins 15 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the Double or Nothing pay-per-view and R-Truth's WWE release

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 959: Hanging with Hardcam Frio

June 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 5 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

On this remote episode of Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by Detroit-based wrestling videographer Hardcam Frio! Broadcasting from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the crew dives deep into the current state of WWE contract changes, the legacy of R-Truth, and the evolution of independent wrestling media—especially in Detroit. Plus, reactions to Logan Paul’s impact on the business, speculation around The Miz and Gunther, and the increasing role of social media in wrestling careers. We also get wild tales from ringside, including fire spots, syringes, and a paint glass firecracker spot that has to be heard to be believed!

AwesomeCast 735: From Star Wars Coolers to Self-Driving Cars: Geek Tech Goes Mobile

June 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 6 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

In this special on-location episode of AwesomeCast 735, recorded live from the Hilton Garden Inn in Ann Arbor during the SAE Autodrive Challenge, Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are joined by Pittsburgh-based cinematographer Scotty Swemba. The crew dives into new tech discoveries including the Bing AI video creator, Apple’s latest game studio acquisition, and Katie’s OmniBreeze fan obsession. They also explore how Scotty brings a cinematic eye to live productions, including their evolving video work for SAE events. Plus: robot droids that follow you, iPhone filmmaking in Hollywood, and the return of Cat Wars. It’s geeky, techy, sweaty (thanks to the heat), and wonderfully weird — exactly what you expect from AwesomeCast.

Fishing Without Bait 469: Digging Up Roots, Planting New Ones: Genealogy, Recovery & Redemption

June 3rd, 2025  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 59 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host and behavioral therapist Jim Ellermeyer is joined by producer Mike Sorg for a heartfelt conversation about genealogy, family legacy, and the values we inherit—or choose to build ourselves. Jim reflects on his roots in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, sharing powerful stories from his family’s history of generosity, resilience, and recovery—including their struggles with alcoholism and mental health.

A Gay & His Enby 171: Buffet of Foolishness

June 1st, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 16 mins

angela oakley, atl, atlanta, bravo, brit eady, brittany cartwright, cynthia bailey, danny booko, drew sedora, enby, gay, housewives, janet caperna, jasmine goode, jason caperna, jax taylor, jesse lally, kelli pharrell, kenya moore, kristen doute, lgbt, lgbtq, luke broderick, michelle saniei, nia booko, peach, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, porsha williams, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhoa, shamea morton, suburbia, the valley, valley, zack wickham

This episode we cover RHOA and The Valley.

AwesomeCast 734: Birds, Bytes & Barrel Rolls: Tech Takes Flight

May 28th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  55 mins 5 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

On this episode of AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into geeky goodness and tech trends with plenty of laughs and thoughtful discussion. Dave unboxes his TMS Vegas 2025 swag bag and shares insights on community-building through podcast merchandise. Katie introduces the Merlin Bird ID app by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, perfect for identifying bird sounds offline. Sorg finally rides Kennywood’s Steel Curtain coaster and gives us a coaster-lover’s review. The crew also discusses the importance of game ownership vs. price hikes in Chachi’s Video Game Minute rant. Plus, there’s a touching moment celebrating the engineer who saved Apollo 13. They close with a look at Surf Social, a new content aggregation app from the creators of Flipboard, and preview upcoming projects in video streaming, pro wrestling, and tech production.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 958: No Ceilings, No Chill: Toddy Tondera Unleashed

May 28th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 46 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, we’re joined by the always unpredictable Toddy Tondera, the voice of 880 Wrestling, as we dive deep into one of the most stacked weekends in wrestling. From AEW anarchy to WWE surprises and indie insanity, no ceiling can contain this level of Mayhem.