The conversation takes a deep dive into the impact of narrative, both in the ring and in digital media, and how it shapes our understanding of identity and escapism. They also discuss the filtered realities of social media, drawing parallels between online personas and wrestling characters, and the importance of mindfulness in navigating our everyday struggles.

Discover how professional wrestling connects to mindfulness, day-to-day life, and even the simple arguments we all face, like toothpaste caps! This episode is packed with insights into human behavior, storytelling, and self-reflection.

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Eurovision and Windows95man: Discussion on Eurovision, its significance outside the U.S., and its comparison to the World Cup of singing competitions. The influence of celebrities like Will Ferrell through movies related to Eurovision is highlighted. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3MAmMAi71d/

NVIDIA's Market Value and Technological Contributions: The episode delves into NVIDIA's significant market value, surpassing giants like Amazon and Alphabet, focusing on its contributions to AI, CPUs, GPUs, and cloud computing services like GeForce Now.

Apple Arcade Games: Podnar talks Lego Builder Journey and Sorg is playing Corn Sweeper https://apps.apple.com/app/id1441636691.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cornsweeper/id1600387153

Walmart to buy Vizio. Smart TV battle continues as Walmart adds Vizio’s TV Operating System and ad technology to it’s lineup that already contains the Onn brand. https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078060/walmart-vizio-acquisition-deal

Social Media Dynamics and YouTube’s New Color Selection Features: There's a critical look at how platforms like YouTube adapt to compete with rivals like TikTok and the introduction of new features based on user behavior and content preferences.https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10169076986735724&set=pcb.7407518395936660

Pittsburgh Fish Fry Map: The podcast touches on local events, specifically mentioning Pittsburgh's Lenten fish fry traditions, showcasing the community aspect and the involvement of local developers in creating resources like the Lenten fish fry map.https://codeforpittsburgh.github.io/fishfrymap/?mc_cid=8b3a88423e

Literature and Cultural Representation: kidmental Jordan Peele’s edited anthology, "Out There Screaming," focusing on black horror and speculative fiction, and highlighting authors like Nnedi Okorafor. The discussion extends to the importance of representation in literature and the impact of these stories on different communities.https://books.google.com/books/about/Out_There_Screaming.html?id=gNqpEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&gboemv=1&ovdme=1#v=onepage&q&f=false   

kidmental has a Flipper Zero, discussing its features, applications, and the curiosity around new tech tools and their practical uses in daily life.https://flipperzero.one/ 

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Royal Rumble Highlights: Analysis of the event with a focus on the women's Royal Rumble. CM Punk’s injury. Drew McIntyre’s full troll mode.

Vince McMahon: What he did and what it means for the rest of WWE.

Taking Wrestling Media to task: What the real journalists should be asking in the WWE Press Conference

Mayhem Mania: Who’s feelings will get hurt as we make the best ever WrestleMania Card

What we learned from Wrestling

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Therapy app Replika uses AI for text-based therapy and guided meditations to help with personal growth https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/30/24056106/tomo-replika-blush-generative-ai-mental-health

Steam Deck front and back panel replacements to customize the lookhttps://amzn.to/3ulCfun https://amzn.to/47VXZLg

The Beekeeper movie raises awareness about elder fraud through computer popup scams

PalWorld on Steam/Xbox is like Minecraft meets Pokemon with base building and captured creatureshttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1623730/Palworld/

Social media CEOs testifying in Congress about protecting kids online and concerns over exploitation https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/childrens-safety-hearing-discord-meta-snap-x-tiktok-january-2024/

Apple Podcasts getting transcriptions is briefly mentionedhttps://podcasters.apple.com/support/5316-transcripts-on-apple-podcasts

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Recent Twitter back-and-forth between AEW's Tony Khan and WWE wrestler Jinder Mahal, sparking fan excitement and speculation

Dumpster Fire Ryan Zane talks commentary, editing, and reviewing matches to improve performance. The logistics and passions involved in independent wrestling promotions

We talk Royal Rumble, Wrestle Kingdom, and recent TJPW and DDT Pro shows

Ideas for wrestling-themed video games, taxes, and business strategies

Personal stories and perspectives on mental health, societal issues, and hopes for progress in the wrestling world

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No Joke Cookies - A company that runs cookie giveaways on the Stimulus social media platform https://nojokecookies.com

We talk about he short history of the Stimulus social media platform itself https://stimulus.com

A USB floppy disk drive reader that can connect old floppy disks to new computers https://amzn.to/3HbOuwr

From CES:

An AMD processor that can run graphics-intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 without a separate graphics card

Motorized "Moonwalker" shoes from Shift Robotics that let you glide along the floor https://shiftrobotics.io/blogs/news/press-release-shift-robotics-to-unveil-moonwalkers-x-at-ces-2024?mc_cid=579ff7c15f

A foldable OLED display screen from Asus for use with laptops or gaming systems https://edgeup.asus.com/2024/zenscreen-fold-oled-mq17qh

An iPhone case with a physical keyboard called the Clicks keyboard case https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/soon-you-can-give-your-iphone-a-physical-keyboard-with-real-buttons/

A home ice cream making system called Cold Snap that can produce ice cream in 2 minutes https://coldsnap.com/

An AI-powered cat door from Flappy that tries to prevent cats from bringing dead mice/prey inside by recognizing when the cat is carrying something and not opening https://www.engadget.com/the-flappie-ai-cat-door-stops-your-pet-from-gifting-you-dead-mice-033237654.html

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kidmental got a Circuit Mess electronics kit for his son to build gadgets like the "Bite Boy" handheld game console. The devices can communicate over long distances using a wireless protocol.https://circuitmess.com/

Chilla set up a new streaming desk setup with a USB hub, pegboard for organization, and a pan/tilt/zoom camera on a shelf to provide multiple camera angles. He's planning to start live streaming more in 2023.https://amzn.to/47m2heF https://amzn.to/47onCnw

Podnar got a new Apple Watch Series 9 to replace his older Series 4. The new watch has better battery life, always-on display, and more sensors to provide running metrics.

Sorg is using the newer workout plans in Apple Fitness to plan his workouts.

NASA beamed a test video of a cat ("Taters") into deep space and back using a new laser communication system, achieving a data rate of 267 megabits per second. This was a test of their ability to transmit high bandwidth data over long distances.https://www.engadget.com/nasa-beamed-a-video-of-a-cat-named-taters-from-deep-space-to-earth-175814869.html

The group discussed the new social media platform Blue Sky and how difficult it is to keep up with new platforms. Many platforms don't have APIs available yet to easily cross-post content.

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Activision games like Call of Duty, Tony Hawk, Diablo, and Overwatch will be part of Microsoft/Xbox after the merger closes, but big titles may not hit Game Pass until 2024.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921422/xbox-game-pass-activision-blizzard-games-2024-phil-spencer 

An AI voice was used to bring back a deceased actor's voice for the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, with permission from his family. Raises interesting possibilities and concerns about future use of AI voices.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/13/23915535/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-polish-voice-actor-ai-ripperdock-viktor-vektor

People wearing the new Meta Quest 3 VR headsets in public are being called "Meta Glassholes." The full immersion while in public is jarring to see.https://www.theverge.com/23920102/meta-quest-3-in-public-privacy-recording-glassholes

Social media news roundup: Threads getting an edit button, new Threads features like voice threads and follow all mentioned users, and where to find news now that Twitter is messy.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/12/23914585/instagram-threads-edit-button-voice-postshttps://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921527/another-good-new-threads-feature

AllTrails launching detailed guides to US National Parks with info on fees, reservations, and tips from AllTrails users. Makes trip planning easier.https://www.alltrails.com/guides/country/us

Quick hits: Chilla's new low latency Anker Soundcore Wireless Earbuds for VR gaming, Katie's radio interview about her cancer journey, local news on TikTok and other sources and Ivory for Mastodon comes to MacOS! https://amzn.to/3RX4hpE https://www.audacy.com/stations/kdkaradio/shows/natalie-bencivenga-72fde/episodes/5b16c0a839bb https://tapbots.com/ivory/mac/

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Chatting the tech news of the week including streaming video, offensive Animal Crossing, new video game news, and more! with Dave Podnar and Mike Sorg!

• Dave loves what P3R (the company behind the Pittsburgh Marathon) is doing for social media outreach during the Coronavirus era
• Sorg is marveling at the biggest takeaway from Ubisoft making a deal with Parsec, using streaming services for preview play for journalists. Ubisoft used this and Cyberpunk used GeForce Now.
• And in the spirit of Dudders, we look at Animal Crossing's new fireworks, which immediately get the dick firework treatment and characters falling on their face.
• Google announces Pixel 4a phone
• Finally Apple updates one of its webcams and some new internals on the 27" iMac
• Disney to release Mulan online via Disney Plus on Sept. 4, for $30 in US
• More information on xCloud Streaming coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Battletoads will be part of it August 20!
• Microsoft confirms free 'Halo Infinite' multiplayer running at 120FPS
• Alto coming to more platforms. This is such a relaxing game!
• We attempt to have a non-political discussion about Tik Tok

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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

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• 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.

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Want to see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers.

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We’re LIVE with Amanda, Krause, and Sorg to talk this week in geeky things and tech news, including:

• Amanda's Awesome Thing is the Vimeo Create app and she talks about how she's currently making her Instagram Stories for Bold Pittsburgh .
• Krause updates us on why he's still with the iPhone and Amanda discusses what made her ditch Google Android in the first place.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing is the awesome Industrial Light and Magic LED set for The Mandalorian running on Unreal Engine.
• Apple could let you switch default apps on iPhone soon.
• Not Awesome: Mobile World Congress exhibitors won't get refunds for the cancelled show.
• Hasbro is bringing back Tiger Electronics gaming handhelds for better or worse.
• What does the Xbox Series X specs look like and what is a teraflop?

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• We talk about our Awesome Things of the Year!
  • Chilla loves Dongles! Including one that expands his iPad and one that turns any television into a monitor for Windows computers with Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
  • Cynthia has two awesome things includng her first experience with the Oculus Quest and the  combination of Screentime plus Wifi powerstrip and Gosund smart plugs -- her home and devices now remind or force me to go to bed when she should
  • Carman loves the idea of SNL's Duolingo for Talking to Children as a concept, and that Duolingo is Pittsburgh's first unicorn
  • Uncle Crappy is ready to cut the cord and not miss any of his sports with Hulu and ESPN+
  • Dudders likes the new Snapchat cat detecting feature!


• We look back at our 2019 predictions


• We make predictions for 2020!
  • Carman: Jeff Bezos will recruit more porch pirates to help sell Ring Doorbells.
  • Crappy: We are NOT ready for a secure presidential election.
  • Cynthia: Playstation and Xbox console launches will be duds
  • Dudders: Zuckerberg sells FB. He’s all eff this noise
  • Chilla: PC sales will plummet
  • Sorg: Continued growth of alternative shopping methods. Displacing or moving workers ie. AmazonGo, Self Check outs pushing employees for pickups and grocery delivery, etc.

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Thomas Mathis joins us in studio - with our new probationary on-air talent, Ronnie Starks!  It's a good thing that we have the good ol' boys Sorg and Mad Mike to keep things straight while we talk this week in wrestling news, including:

• In case you missed it, we're welcoming Ronnie Starks as a co-host for the show. We're taking bets now to see how long he lasts.
• There are some new names signing with Impact. And, we have a Mayhem Show connection! Mayhem Bump?
• We're talking some Impact Wrestling updates!
• Trish Stratus is set for a SummerSlam return, and we're sharing some thoughts.
• There are some strong thoughts on WWE heels.
• RAW is coming to Pittsburgh, and Sorg is actually pretty excited about it.
• Our guest Thomas Mathis is teaching us about proper care and maintenance of ring gear - - and abs.
• Thomas Mathis is catching us up on where we can see him in action these days.
• So...White Claw has found its way into the discussion?
• Thomas Mathis is educating us on his self-discipline when it comes to maintaining his ABSolute physique.
• This week's Big Question: If you would Dragon Ball Z fusion two wrestlers, who would they be?
• In case you've missed it, Jon Moxley is doing things.
• If you haven't already checked it out, Randy Orton has been doing some interesting things on his social media.
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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Looking for Group and Academy Pittsburgh's John Lange joins the full crew of Sorg, Chilla and Katies as they talk this week in tech news, including:

• Katie loves the Area 51 inspired animal shelters.
• Chilla tells us about his Tik Tok exploration
• Chilla also loves the new Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 on Nintendo Switch.
• Sorg is discovering Sega Visions Magazine on Archive.org.
• Farming on Youtube is getting big.
• Please make sure our kids don't forget to pee during Fortnite.
• Can we gameify festivals with RFID wristbands?
• The Saturn V rocket was projected on the Washington Monument to celebrate 50 years since Apollo 11
• Gang of Cats video game 
• Toys 'R' Us returns with 'STEAM' workshops and smaller store
• Uber tests a $25 Pass that covers Eats and transportation
• Fortnite's monster and robot battle in epic fashion.
• Google and Facebook are tracking your porn use.  Even in private mode. 
• A new way to transfer to your new iPhone

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• Alexa got an update with the new Echo Show 5 from Amazon. Chilla is sharing it as his Awesome Thing of the Week!
• Wyze is adding people detection for security camera and motion detection.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Dr. Mario World - - A DAY EARLY!
• We have a local plug for the 1001 Game Journey project as Chachi is playing through 1001 Video Games To Play Before You Die!
• A paralyzed man regains use of his hands thanks to an innovative surgery.
• Batman is coming to SDCC through an immersive experience!
• Apple updated the MacBookAir and MacBookPro - and killed a couple other models.
• Sorg got to hang out for the Furry Parade at Anthrocon!
• LA has an earthquake warning system, and is getting some use recently!
• We talked about the Windows 1.0 announcement earlier. Turns out it's a Stranger Things thing!
• Amazon and Google have stopped feuding.
• Sorg (finally) got his hands on a Playstation Classic.

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Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos?

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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!

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Check out many of the wrestlers we mention in this episode at at www.indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network!

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It's been a while, but we've got Chris Maverick in studio as he joins Katie, Chilla, and Sorg to talk this week in tech news, including:

• Chilla is sharing his FireCube as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Chilla is sharing about his home automation updates with his FireCube addition.
• Not to be outdone, our guest Chris Maverick is sharing his own home automation upgrades - including his HomePod and streaming service.
• The new Child's Play movie takes over smart home devices with the Buddi Connected app. Katie is sharing as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg is sharing his new MacBook Pro as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Starting in July, you can return Amazon purchases to Kohl's stores.
• We found another TV for Chilla's man cave - Sony's 98-inch 8K TV...for only $70K.
• We have some friends running the Pittsburgh Marathon and they're sharing the Relive App.
• Working as a social media manager can be hard some days. Imagine being the manager for PornHub or Wendy's!
• Apparently the Galaxy Fold is on hold.
• Sesame Street wants you to get off your phone!

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Speaking of the Pittsburgh Marathon - go support our friend Rizz and his fundraiser for the Alzheimers Association.

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Taking Off: Michele James works in the adult film industry, societal stigmas be damned
2019 Pittsburgh Current Sex Issue

Katie, Chilla, and Sorg are back in studio joined by John Carman this week to run down the tech news you should know about, including:

• Chilla is sharing TiVO's CommercialSkip and the way they're working it for the Super Bowl as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Katie is filming birds (instead of flipping them) with the Bird Photo Booth as her Awesome Thing of the Week.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is iCloud files + Apple Clips + iMovie for quick social media edits of some video content - including Episode 429's Pornhub discussion.
• Apple is reportedly working on a subscription gaming service.
• Were you a fan of Farmville back in the day? There's good news. Competitive virtual farming is getting its own esports league!
• After the last episode, Carman apparently found a different Fyre TV that is most definitely not related to Fyre Festival. [NOTE: Link NSFW]
• Facebook has been paying teens $20 a month to access their phones?
• Having trouble with Facebook generating the wrong image for your link? There's a fix for it. Katie is sharing what she recently learned.
• We're sharing some thoughts on the FaceTime bug.
• Someone is trying to recreate Legend of Zelda in DOOM, and needs a hand.
• Amazon has a cute little robot that helps with deliveries.
• Netflix may have raised prices, but Hulu is lowering its basic service price.
• Looking for a way to smoke without being detected? Philter is offering a filter to eliminate smoke and smell.
• Innovation at a slow walking pace.

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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• Chilla looks forward to Mac and iPad possibilities for the October Apple Event.
• Dudders is gearing up for the first Zombie Wrestling Show with Ryse Wrestling at Fright Up Night!
• Sorg is finally taking a practice of using Apple Pay on his Apple Watch
• Rizz sends us an article about Uber offering free rides on Election Day.
• Youtube went down for a night. And the world flocked to Pornhub?
• Sorg discovers ASMR.
• A book about video game butts.
• We want to do 3D Photos on Facebook!
• Chilla wants to play Pokemon Go and Ghostbusters World. Thankfully he's already double fisting phones.

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Listen to Joe Dombrowski's rant on Social Media he mentions on Wrestling Mayhem Show 632!

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• IMPACT had a meeting with WWE?
• No one actually died on IMPACT...just their careers.
• The Dusty Rhodes puppet at the Performance Center tweet was a tug at the heart strings this week.
• We're talking Brie Bella and Liv Morgan coming up in the trends and highlights on social media.
• Back and to the left.
• My favorite Bella is John Cena.
• Wrestling is hard, you guys.
• The divas are hurting the women's evolution in WWE.
• Sorg was checking out some Welterweight Wrestling and had some interesting conversations with the guys on the show.
• We're talking about a darker side of wrestling - deathmatch shows.
• Wrestling - without a ring?
• Comparing deathmatch to Kaiju Big Battel.
• Wrestling is a subjective art form.
• This week's Big Question (inspired by our friend Alex and his wrestling at a rodeo): What is the weirdest wrestling you've seen?
• Zach Gowen had one leg more than this other wrestler that crossed our radar this week.
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

BONUS CONTENT: Wheelz brought up a botched rope spot video that made our crew chuckle at various points throughout the week.

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We’re getting into our Awesome Things of the Week with Katie sharing some insights on Comcast Xfinity’s “next episode” streaming update!
We’re doing a comparison between Comcast Xfinity streaming and Netflix / Hulu.
Sorg is getting the rundown from Katie about the commercial situation for Comcast Xfinity streaming.
Chilla is sharing a Microsoft Office 365 update as his Awesome Thing of the Week.
Sorg’s Awesome Thing of the Week might just be Guinness World Record worthy with a Battle Royal.
Thanks Amanda for pointing out the Astrohaus Freewrite – a distraction free laptop to help you focus on writing.
We talked about Samsung devices being used for Fortnite skins last week – well, this week, they’re asking you not to do that.
YOBO lets you rate places with photos and emojis.
Katie is excited to rate a place with a puke emoji or a poop emoji on YOBO.
Chilla is asking for restaurants to provide a scannable code so we can scan nutrient information when things don’t come pre-packaged.
We’re ushering in the QR code revival this week.
Ooooh, what does this do?
Acer has a game chair that looks almost like that one from Ready Player One – but not quite there yet.
Skype is adding an update with call recording – only 10 years after podcasters initially asked for it.
Google Chrome is getting a redesign.
It seems like a light tech news week. Next week will make up for it with the Apple announcement!
Katie is sharing some of the horrors that her iPhone has seen. You may want to take notes on what case she uses!
Sorg is on the hunt for a couple of new Mac mini units.
Katie has hacked social media for happiness.

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 Dudas (@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!

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Joe Dombrowski makes the trek to the studio to join us for this week's show. He's talking with Rizz, Mad Mike, and Sorg about:

We're starting the top of the show off with some All In - WHICH IS THIS WEEKEND! (Finally).
This weekend is a giant nexus of amazing shows.
Joe is sharing some thoughts on Starrcast.
Cody Rhodes already sold part of the All In ring - to pay for the battle royal.
We're taking a look at the rundown for All In.
Sorg was blinded by Kenny Omega and Pentagon.
Will AJ Lee show up for All In?
Is ROH still "independent" wrestling or have they been elevated to a "company?"
Blackcraft Wrestling debuted in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Our crew is sharing some thoughts.
Paige is a Hot Topic model?
OH: The coolest thing about a wrestling shirt is when it doesn't look like a wrestling shirt.
OH: You can't produce wrestling unless you understand it.
We're getting a little bit of analysis going on - drawing some comparisons between Blackcraft Wrestling and Lucha Underground - as to how they could potentially work together.
This week's Big Question: Who is best about keeping in character outside of the ring?
We're learning that Frantik is trying to build a relationship with Rizz.
Dombrowski is sharing some words of wisdom for wrestlers regarding their social media personas.
If you watch some ROH, you may have seen Joe. We're getting him to talk some sense into Mad Mike so he'll watch the show!
WWE is the McDonalds of wrestling.
New Japan is All In! They will have the show available on the network after it airs live.
What did YOU learn from wrestling this week?

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

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It’s our last episode before our Christmas edition next week, and we’re feeling pretty festive already.
Sorg is sharing his Awesome Thing of the Week. Desert Bus is (finally) on VR!
Chilla has some Android news as his Awesome Thing of the Week with a file-to-file transfer option.
Sorg is discussing just how much data our tech savvy household uses. It’s almost staggering.
There’s a YouTube video from 1999 that talks about Amazon. It’s amazing.
Whiteboard app is coming to Microsoft.
According to Sorg, Nintendo is like the Disney vault of video games.
With games like Animal Crossing, where’s the Legend of Zelda integration for our phones?
Amazon is not happy with Google. Or is that the other way around?
YouTube will no longer be available on Amazon devices?!?!
How about a stripped down blogging tool without social media tools? There’s such a thing to get you back to the basics of blogging, without the bells and whistles.
HP has a wearable computer for VR!
Google updated Google Home to now accept multiple commands. Chilla has been waiting for this day for so long.
Sorg is showing off his teddy bears.
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: 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!

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Katie recommends: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy

Katie Dudas can be found behind the scenes for The Scarehouse in Etna, PA.  Find out more about them at www.scarehouse.com and listen to the Scarehouse Podcast at www.scarehousepodcast.com.  She can also be heard as a co-host talking technology and Social Media at www.AwesomeCast.com. 

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Intro music: “Life” by Tobu. 

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Highlights:

• Rob, former ScareHouse Podcast host, reminisces about his favorite ScareHouse Podcast episodes
• Discussing the rise and fall of Vine
• Why Vine was such a great fit for Rob’s creative vision and how enjoyed the challenge
• Using old school techniques and humor to engage with today’s audience
• Rob’s one Vine that went horribly wrong
• Having to let things go in order to grow
• Rob talks about his most elaborate Vines and the clean up involved
• The importance of using customer data and analyzing engagement in haunt building and social media content creation
• Being relatable to your audience
• Rob talks about his coffee dumping Vine that turned into a gif sensation
• Trying to protect the content you’ve created in a social media world
• Why the top 20 content creators of Vine were responsible for its downfall
• What’s next for social media platforms
• ScareHouse and Rob’s big payoffs for taking a chance and changing to anticipate where their audiences are going
• Scott discusses The Simpsons and how they “got it” all those years ago
• The importance of being honest and genuine with your audience

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