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AwesomeCast 794: Xbox Discs Go Digital, Gamescom’s AI Problem, $100K Keyboards & Retro Tech

September 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Xbox is finding a new way to bridge physical and digital gaming, Gamescom 2026 has restarted the debate over generative AI in game development, and somehow we’ve found a keyboard that costs around $100,000.

Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar discuss Xbox’s Discs to Digital program and what it could mean for used games, delisted titles and game preservation. ChachiSays looks at AI use in Gamescom titles and the continuing decline of physical game sales. Katie explores Roku City’s tributes to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen, while Dave dives into the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

Plus: LEGO Advent Calendars arrive early, Brütal Legend honors Tim Curry with 666 minutes of free gaming, the bizarre Donkey Kong Country CGI cartoon returns to our lives, the Nintendo Switch bargain bin gets weird, Katie labels a slow USB-C charger, Dave finds luxury keyboards with unbelievable prices, and a Cyberpunk-themed Commodore 64 sends us back into retro-computing memories.

Hosted by Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1018: All In to Heatwave

August 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 28 mins

880 wrestling, aaa, action andretti, aew, aew all in, athena, atlantis jr, bandido, billy the alien, brianna bands, bron breakker, cmll, death before dishonor, department of jocks, dragon lee, facade, gory, independent wrestling, indy wrestling, jason hotch, just an idol, katsuyori shibata, kazuchika okada, kenny omega, kiera hogan, konosuke takeshita, kyle fletcher, la knight, lee moriarty, lio rush, lucha libre aaa, mercedes mone, mikey montgomery, mistico, mustafa ali, nick wayne, nxt, oba femi, omos, otm, paul heyman, penta, physical 100 mexico, pit fight, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, reese hayes, renegade wrestling alliance, rey fenix, rey mysterio, ring of honor, rizz, roh, royce keys, rwa, sammy suntheimer, soberano jr, solo sikoa, sorg, sorgatron, sorgstock, t-pop, tna lockdown, tna wrestling, trueprinceofpro, will ospreay, willow nightingale, wrestling podcast, wwe, wwe raw

It’s Sorgstock Week on Wrestling Mayhem Show 1018, and Sorg, TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) and Rizz have a lot more than one wrestling show to keep straight.

The crew previews the madness surrounding Sorgstock, including championship matches, unusual stipulations, returning wrestlers, live music, art and the continued question of whether anybody actually knows what is going to happen once the bell rings. The announced lineup includes The Runway against Wild Wild South for the Pit Fight Tag Team Championship, Sammy Suntheimer facing Billy the Alien, an RWA No Limits Championship “Bite-Off,” Mikey Montgomery against the returning Just An Idol in a mysterious Video Game Match, a Back to School Match involving the Department of Jocks, and Brianna Bands taking on Reese Hayes. Facade will also be creating live graffiti art while DJ Sikes provides a wrestling-themed set.

AwesomeCast 793: Apple M6 Macs, Grogu & RC Racing

August 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

3d printing, airport gaming, apple, apple m6, artificial intelligence, bathroom finder app, cloudrc, dave podnar, disney nfl, dolly parton, dungeon crawler carl, field museum chicago, gameway, grogu, gta 6, gta vi, hasbro pulse, hot wheels, katie dudas, kingdom hearts 4, kingdom hearts disney plus, linus torvalds, linux, linux 35th anniversary, local ai, m6 chip, mac mini, mac studio, mattel game studios, michael sorg, minecraft, nature calls app, pittsburgh international airport, pittsburgh podcast, pittsburgh steelers, pittsburgh technology, plastic fun time, pokemon, pokemon fossil museum, racing simulator, rc cars, rc racing, rockstar games, sorg, star wars, technology podcast, thunderbolt 5, transformers, transformers minecraft, ultimate grogu, unix, uno

Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed AwesomeCast covering the latest intersections of technology, gaming, gadgets, and geek culture.
The show opens with a remembrance of Dolly Parton and her extraordinary charitable legacy before diving into RC cars controlled through full-size racing simulators and Apple’s updated Mac mini and Mac Studio hardware. Dave explains the M6 chip, Thunderbolt 5 clustering, and why running AI locally could become increasingly attractive for businesses and creators.
Chachi takes us inside Chicago’s Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit and delivers gaming news on Kingdom Hearts 4, Mattel Game Studios, and the latest GTA VI leaks. Katie opens a box full of 3D-printed Dungeon Crawler Carl collectibles, while the crew celebrates 35 years of Linux.
Plus: Transformers invades Minecraft, Hasbro creates a $600 interactive Grogu, the Nature Calls restroom finder launches, Pittsburgh International Airport gets a gaming lounge, and Disney characters are being paired with NFL teams.
Get geeky. Get awesome.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1017: Facade's Road to JCW Bloodymania

August 19th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins

aaa, bloodline, bloodymania, bougie, brianna bands, chad gable, chelsea green, cm punk, facade, father bronson, gathering of the juggalos, independent wrestling, jacob fatu, jcw, jcw american championship, jcw world championship, josh bishop, juggalo championship wrestling, kevin owens, la knight, lucha libre, mad mike, neon ninja, nxt, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, power slap, pro wrestling podcast, raw, reese hayes, rey fenix, rey mysterio, roman reigns, smackdown, solo sikoa, sorg, sorgatron, sorgstock, the runway, the usos, wild wild south, wwe

The “Neon Ninja” Facade joins Sorg and Mad Mike to discuss championship opportunities, calculated risks, and rediscovering the joy of professional wrestling.

Facade previews his three-way JCW World Heavyweight Championship match against Josh Bishop and Father Bronson at Bloodymania. He reflects on the evolution of JCW, shares memories from the Gathering of the Juggalos, revisits his history with Ricochet, and considers the possibility of entering to Vanilla Ice’s “Ninja Rap.”

He also tells the complete story behind accepting a Power Slap fight on only a few days’ notice. Facade explains cutting nearly ten pounds, entering without a full training camp, receiving the first strike, and questioning how a referee repositioned him immediately before the knockout.

Elsewhere, the crew examines Chelsea Green’s star-making promo after suffering an orbital injury, WWE’s expanding relationship with AAA, the final Sorgstock match announcements, and recent independent wrestling events. “What We Learned” covers Rey Mysterio’s enduring greatness, CM Punk’s promo misfire, the evolving Bloodline hierarchy, and the importance of protecting your passion.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1016: WWE x AAA & Punk vs Owens

August 11th, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins

2pw, 880 wrestling, aaa, aew, aew grand slam mexico, bandido, big man tater, brody king, chelsea green, cm punk, cmll, corey graves, dominik mysterio, dragon lee, enjoy wrestling, gianni michael emricko, gorgeous gregory, hangman page, independent wrestling, indywrestling network, johnny gargano, justin idol, kevin owens, lethal lottery, lucha libre aaa, mad mike, maple leaf pro wrestling, mikey montgomery, mlw, nwa, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, prospect pro wrestling, rey fenix, roddy piper, roman reigns, sorg, sorgatron, sorgstock, t-pop, tatum paxley, the troublemakers, trueprinceofpro, wwe

WWE and AAA are becoming increasingly intertwined, and Sorg, Mad Mike and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) are here to figure out what it all means.

This week, the crew breaks down the AAA tournament leading to a shot at Roman Reigns in Mexico City, debates WWE’s presentation of AAA talent and gives Corey Graves credit for doing his homework. Then it’s over to AEW and CMLL for Grand Slam Mexico, the massive CMLL Grand Prix and the growing network of partnerships connecting wrestling promotions around the world.

Closer to home, we recap 2PW Summer Showdown, check in on 880 Wrestling’s Lethal Lottery, preview Enjoy Wrestling and announce Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match at Sorgstock.

Plus, CM Punk and Kevin Owens turn real history into wrestling television, Chelsea Green’s injury, Johnny Gargano’s family situation, Big Man Tater, Tatum Paxley, Roddy Piper memories and another round of “What We Learned.”

AwesomeCast 791: Xbox Games on Mac & Linux? Freddy Fazbear Goes IRL & Video Stores Return

August 11th, 2026  |  59 mins 40 secs

adobe project indigo, ai photo editing, ai photography, american dream, amusement parks, atari, betamax, binge buster, cedar point, cloud gaming, computational photography, dave podnar, diablo, digital ownership, doom the dark ages, dvd, ea, electronic arts, five nights at freddy's, forza horizon, freddy fazbear's pizza, gaming news, geforce now, grand theft auto vi, gta 6, lawrenceville pittsburgh, lewis latimer, linux gaming, lost lizard pittsburgh, mac gaming, michael sorg, movies anywhere, nature calls run, netflix, nvidia geforce now, physical media, pittsburgh apps, pittsburgh tech, pittsburgh technology podcast, pittsburgh weather, quake, quake 30th anniversary, reddit pittsburgh, restroom finder, running apps, six flags, sorg, stormfreak, streaming movies, streaming services, tech news, technology podcast, vhs, video stores, xbox, xbox game pass, xbox on linux, xbox on mac, xodus

Sorg and Dave Podnar explore what happens when new technology collides with some very old ideas. Binge Buster turns streaming discovery into a virtual video-store experience, Pittsburgh's Lost Lizard is actually renting VHS, DVD, and Betamax again, and disappearing digital movie purchases have Sorg wondering whether physical media deserves another look.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1015: Did We Book SummerSlam? w/ Gianni Michael Emricko

August 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 55 mins

2pw, 880 wrestling, aaa wrestling, beastman, billy the alien, chelsea green, cm punk, cody rhodes, dominik mysterio, effy, gianni michael emricko, gorgeous gregory, gunther, indie wrestling, jean grey, joe hendry, kevin owens, mad mike, marvel cinematic universe, miles morales, nick aldis, nwa jcp tag team championship, pittsburgh wrestling, professional wrestling podcast, prospect pro wrestling, psychedelic dreams, punisher, rizz, roman reigns, sam adonis, sammy suntheimer, secret wars, seth rollins, sorg, sorgstock, spider-man brand new day, spider-man spoilers, summerslam review, the troublemakers, triplemania, wrestling news, wrestling podcast, wwe summerslam

Sorg, Rizz and Mad Mike welcome pro wrestler Gianni Michael Emricko for a wide-ranging conversation about WWE SummerSlam, independent wrestling and the Italian Strongman’s next championship opportunity.

Gianni learns during the show that he and Gorgeous Gregory will challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship. He also discusses wrestling EFFY, traveling between promotions, building a positive locker-room reputation and why helping with setup can lead to future bookings.

The crew reviews SummerSlam’s biggest matches and moments, including Chelsea Green’s title victory, Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns, CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes, Nick Aldis’ return and Dominik Mysterio’s popularity. Later, the conversation shifts into full spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day before closing with Beastman’s viral festival appearance and WWE’s confusing presentation of Joe Hendry.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1014: WWE Radio Killed the Podcast Star

July 29th, 2026  |  1 hr 31 mins

880 wrestling, aaa, aew, aew redemption, andrade, athena, bandido, busted open, chad gable, chris jericho, cm punk, cody rhodes, danhausen, death riders, dominik mysterio, el grande americano, enjoy wrestling, indie wrestling, joe hendry, kenny omega, kevin knight, kyle fletcher, lola vice, lucha brothers, lucha libre aaa, maple leaf pro wrestling, maya world, mick foley, mr. iguana, mv young, omos, painmaker, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, rebel, rey fenix, ring of honor, roh, roman reigns, seth rollins, siriusxm, sorg, sorgstock, summerslam, t-pop, tina keys, tommaso ciampa, triplemania, trueprinceofpro, will ospreay, wwe, wwe radio, wwe summerslam

Brianna & Bradley Summit

July 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 2 mins

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The annual negotiations are back! Sorg hosts Brianna & Bradley Summit 2 as Patreon Manager Bradley sits down with pro wrestler Brianna Bandz to determine whether their long-running feud can finally be resolved.

Brianna discusses the personal challenges that led her to step back from some wrestling appearances, finding a new outlook, expanding her wrestling career, the power of social media and the emotional Fight for Pride match with Nikki Winters that showed her what representation can mean to an audience.

Meanwhile, Bradley arrives with a full slate of declarations covering wrestling fans, his raffle winnings, wrestling grievances and the nerve-wracking experience of performing during the Wrestling Mayhem Show’s 20th anniversary celebration.

After all the insults, shin attacks and arguments, the Summit ends with the revelation nobody expected: Brianna and Bradley might actually be friends.

Watch MV Young’s Big Ass BBQ 5 at https://www.indywrestling.network/videos/880-wrestling-mv-young-s-big-ass-bbq-5-1

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1013: Riding the Train w/ Dani Mo

July 22nd, 2026  |  1 hr 53 mins

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Pro wrestler Dani Mo returns to join Sorg and Mad Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about travel, burnout, character development and remembering to enjoy professional wrestling.

Dani shares stories from a cross-country train trip with her family, including stops in Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco, hiking in Yosemite and seeing No Doubt at the Sphere. She explains why disconnecting from wrestling helped her decompress before returning for a demanding run of matches and appearances.

Dani also discusses facing a visiting STARDOM competitor at Enjoy Wrestling, her hopes of wrestling in Japan and her chaotic work as a two-time JCW Women’s Champion. She opens up about developing her promo skills, working with Barnabas and discovering a more aggressive side of her character.

Mad Mike reports from WWE at Madison Square Garden, while the crew discusses CM Punk, SummerSlam, Beastman’s birthday celebration, Sorgstock, WWE Unreal, Club WWE, AEW/STARDOM crossover and why wrestling needs more events that are personal, unconventional and simply fun.