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AwesomeCast 796: The Deepest, Darkest Statsand Apple’s $2,000 Foldable iPhone Has Us Talking

September 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

911th air wing, Apple Watch, Duolingo, Katie Dudas, Metroid, SNES, Super Nintendo, Tetris, apple, apple intelligence, artificial intelligence, banger in the hangar, captcha, carnegie mellon university, chachi says video game minute, dave podnar, foldable iphone, hispanic heritage month, image playground, ios 27, iphone 18 pro, iphone 18 pro max, iphone duo, jimothy questy, luis von ahn, mapquest, mario kart world, nintendo, nintendo switch 2, ocarina of time, pittsburgh robotics, pittsburgh technology, prospect pro wrestling, questies, recaptcha, rufus questy, siri ai, siri ai beta, sorg, sorgatron media, ssd prices, tech news, technology podcast, technology trends, zelda

Apple’s foldable iPhone is finally here, but is a $1,999 phone actually useful enough to justify the price? Sorg, Katie Dudas and Dave Podnar break down the iPhone Duo, iOS 27 and the Siri AI waitlist, Apple Watch listening features, rising storage prices and what Apple’s latest hardware could mean for creators.

Plus, Nintendo brings back more of its past with the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake and classic Mario Kart tracks, MapQuest adds new Questies, Chachi reports on the disappearing White House Tetris clone, and Dave celebrates CAPTCHA and Duolingo co-founder Luis von Ahn for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sorg also takes us behind the scenes of producing professional wrestling inside the 911th Air Wing’s massive hangar.

Support the show at Patreon.com/AwesomeCast and find more at www.SorgatronMedia.com.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1020: WWE Mexico City Takeover

September 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 25 mins

2pw, Mad Mike, aew, axiom, banger at the hangar, chad gable, corey graves, damian priest, dennis gregory, dominik mysterio, dragon lee, el grande americano, independent wrestling, jbl, joe hendry, johnny tv, la catalina, lucha libre, money in the bank, mystery wrestling, nathan frazer, omos, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, prospect pro wrestling, r-truth, rebel, rey fenix, rey mysterio, roman reigns, sami zayn, sorg, the butcher, triple a wrestling, triplemania, trueprinceofpro, wagner brothers, war raiders, wwe

Sorg and Mad Mike welcome special guest co-host TruePrinceOfPro for a lucha-heavy Wrestling Mayhem Show. The crew reviews TripleMania, including Omos versus Rey Mysterio, the Copa Bardahl, Rey Fenix’s four-way title defense, La Catalina’s championship journey, the Wagner Brothers, and El Grande Americano’s chaotic showdown with Dominik Mysterio.

They also discuss WWE’s eventful run through Mexico, Sami Zayn becoming WWE Champion, Damian Priest turning on R-Truth, Chad Gable versus Dragon Lee, and Penta’s main-event opportunity against Roman Reigns.

Sorg shares a behind-the-scenes look at Prospect Pro Wrestling’s Banger at the Hangar, staged inside an aircraft hangar near Pittsburgh International Airport. The episode closes with “What We Learned,” featuring Joe Hendry’s familiar musical direction, AEW’s tributes to The Butcher, Mystery Wrestling’s wild stipulations, and a heartfelt reflection on wrestling’s ability to hurt, heal, and bring a community together.

Find more at www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com.

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

September 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

Katie Dudas, NASA, Xbox, ai in video games, brütal legend, cable management, chachisays video game minute, commodore 64, cyberpunk, dave podnar, dolly parton, donkey kong country, double fine, exoplanets, game preservation, gamescom 2026, generative ai, lego advent calendar 2026, luxury keyboards, mechanical keyboards, nancy grace roman space telescope, nintendo eshop, nintendo switch, nintendo switch sale, peter cullen, physical media, physical video games, pittsburgh podcast, pro football hall of fame, retro computing, retro gaming, roku city, sorg, sorgstock, tech news, technology podcast, tim curry, usb-c cables, virtual races, xbox discs to digital

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.

AwesomeCast 793: Apple M6 Macs, Grogu & RC Racing

August 25th, 2026  |  1 hr 3 mins

3D printing, Katie Dudas, Michael Sorg, Star Wars, 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, kingdom hearts 4, kingdom hearts disney plus, linus torvalds, linux, linux 35th anniversary, local ai, m6 chip, mac mini, mac studio, mattel game studios, 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, 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 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.

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

August 19th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins

Kevin Owens, Mad Mike, Smackdown, 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, la knight, lucha libre, neon ninja, nxt, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, power slap, pro wrestling podcast, raw, reese hayes, rey fenix, rey mysterio, roman reigns, 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, Kevin Owens, Mad Mike, 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, lethal lottery, lucha libre aaa, 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

EA, Five Nights At Freddy's, Michael Sorg, Netflix, Xbox, 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, electronic arts, 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, movies anywhere, nature calls run, 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 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, Jean Grey, Kevin Owens, Mad Mike, Miles Morales, Punisher, aaa wrestling, beastman, billy the alien, chelsea green, cm punk, cody rhodes, dominik mysterio, effy, gianni michael emricko, gorgeous gregory, gunther, indie wrestling, joe hendry, marvel cinematic universe, nick aldis, nwa jcp tag team championship, pittsburgh wrestling, professional wrestling podcast, prospect pro wrestling, psychedelic dreams, 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, Chris Jericho, aaa, aew, aew redemption, andrade, athena, bandido, busted open, chad gable, 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