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AwesomeCast 752: We Built a Livestream Studio in a U-Haul at an Off-Road Motorsport Event!

October 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 5 mins

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Surfboards, Baja Cars & Broken GoPros — This Week on AwesomeCast!

Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive.

Fishing Without Bait 454: Chris Maverick on Mindfulness, Pop Culture, and Building a Joyful Life

January 28th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 23 secs

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In this enlightening episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Chris Maverick, professor at the University of Pittsburgh and host of the VoxPopcast. Together, they explore the importance of hobbies and mindfulness in combating stress and living a fulfilling life. Chris shares his journey from a high-stress corporate career to academia, emphasizing the value of recreation and personal growth. They delve into the joy of simple pleasures, from building Lego sets with loved ones to podcasting with family, and how these activities foster connection and creativity.

AwesomeCast 696: Fallback to Fortnight

July 31st, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 3 secs

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oin hosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Dave Podnar in AwesomeCast 696 as they explore the latest in tech news, gadgets, and gaming. This week, they dive into Apple’s iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence features, the return of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass, California’s blockchain initiative for vehicle titles, and the SearchGPT prototype. Plus, get nostalgic with the new Rift Master Wireless Guitar for Xbox and PC. Tune in for engaging discussions, tech insights, and much more!

AwesomeCast 684: Magic Mountains. Magic Satellite of Internets.

May 1st, 2024  |  Season 11  |  51 mins 21 secs

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Join hosts Mike Sorg and Katie Dudas on the latest episode of the AwesomeCast, straight from the Sorgatron Media studios in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This week, dive into an exhilarating discussion about their recent adventure at Six Flags Magic Mountain, exploring the thrills of roller coasters and the effectiveness of Starlink internet in remote settings. Discover the innovative Owala water bottle, designed for hygiene and convenience, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and everyday use. The episode also covers practical tech tips, including leveraging the Apple Watch's walkie-talkie feature and strategies for efficient content management across social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Tune in for a blend of technology insights, product reviews, and lively banter that keeps you informed and entertained. Whether you're a tech aficionado or just looking for tips to enhance your digital lifestyle, this episode has something for everyone.

AwesomeCast 681: A Toilet Is Light Work For An iPhone

April 3rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  59 mins 5 secs

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AwesomeCast LIVE: Exploring the Nexus of Technology and Wrestling

Join Mike Sorg and Katie Dudders on AwesomeCast LIVE as they delve into the fascinating intersection of technology, professional wrestling, and the latest gadgets. This episode brings you a mix of humor, insights, and the cutting edge of tech developments. Don't miss our discussion on water-resistant phones, the adventures of owning AirPods, AI-generated podcast music, breakthroughs in 3D-printed organs, the potential of AR glasses, and the significance of digital privacy in incognito mode.

AwesomeCast 663: Fill All the Holes

November 21st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  54 mins 8 secs

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AwesomeCast is a weekly tech podcast hosted by Sorgatron, Dudders, and Chilla. They discuss new gadgets and apps, share their "awesome things of the week," and cover tech news stories. Recent topics have included Dudders' new Hello Kitty iPhone case, Chilla's MagSafe wallet stand, Pittsburgh public transit improvements, using guitar picks to remove SD cards, YubiKeys for passwordless authentication, Duolingo adding chess and math lessons, and the hosts sharing what technology they are thankful for this year. The hosts bring humor and personality to their commentary on the latest consumer tech and apps.

AwesomeCast 661: Hollywood iPhone Style

November 1st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  53 mins 38 secs

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Michael and Dave discussed new tech products like Honda's electric scooter and Apple's latest MacBook Pros. They were impressed by Apple using iPhone 15 Pros to film their recent event. Michael used his iPhone 13 for concert footage. Ruth injured her back and has to wait 3 weeks for physical therapy. In wrestling, they analyzed Rey Fenix's possible earlier orbital bone injury and Jon Moxley's call for more concussion protocols like a doctor-referee team. Overall, an insightful tech and wrestling conversation between the two podcast hosts.

AwesomeCast 655: Big Beats and Big Fans with Kidmental

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

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

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

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

Comic Book Pitt 384: Heroes Reborn #1

May 17th, 2021  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 23 mins

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Dan, Jared, and Scott dive headfirst into some comic book talk with Heroes Reborn and Terry Moore's Serial. After that they discuss The Flash tv series, the Batman/Fortnite speculation debacle, Bad Idea Comics, and more...

Comic Book Pitt 383: Comic Book Media and More!

May 4th, 2021  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 5 mins

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Things go off the rails in this episode, but Cait, Dan, Link, and Shawn manage to talk about The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale and share their thoughts on upcoming movies and shows along with discussing ones from the past.