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AwesomeCast 770: Silver Surfer Is the Original Flappy Bird

March 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 2 mins

1440p streaming, a18 chip, adobe firefly, ai moderation, ai video editing, apple intelligence, apple news, apple tv gaming, apple vision pro, cloud gaming, cobol, computer history, data privacy, dave podnar, disney vr, dunkin drink bucket, gadget podcast, grace hopper, ipad air m4, iphone 17e, katie dudas, macbook air m5, macbook neo, macbook pro m5, marvel maximum collection, meta ai glasses, muppetvision 3d, nintendo classics, nintendo switch, pokémon, pokémon collectibles, pokémon music player, profpod, retro gaming, smart glasses privacy, sorgatron, tech news, tech podcast, virtual boy, women’s history month, x-men arcade, xbox, xbox game pass

Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar hit the week’s tech and geek headlines: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy revival on Switch, Apple’s latest product wave (including iPhone 17e and iPad Air updates), and a troubling report about Meta AI smart glasses and human review. Plus Dunkin’s giant drink bucket, MuppetVision in VR, Adobe’s AI video-editing experiments, Pokémon nostalgia gadgets, Xbox 1440p cloud streaming, a Marvel retro collection, and a Women’s History Month spotlight on Grace Hopper.

AwesomeCast 769: DJI Robot Vacuum Hack, Playable Tetris Magazine & Viral Olympic Moments

February 25th, 2026  |  51 mins 51 secs

accessible mobility, ai coding assistant, autonomous vehicle, black history month, civic progress challenge, cybersecurity, dave podnar, dji, dreamcast, dunkin, dunkin mitten, figure skating, frederick mckinley jones, gadget news, game pop, genesis, hideki sato, iced coffee, innovation, michael sorg, mortal kombat, podnar, red bull bulletin, robot vacuum, sae, saturn, sega, smart home security, sorg, tech news, tetris, the verge, thermo king, vibe coding, video game news, viral video, winter olympics

Sorg and Podnar cover big and bizarre tech headlines: an alleged DJI robot vacuum security mess, AI-assisted “vibe coding,” and why camera-equipped home gadgets deserve extra caution. They also dig into the SAE Civic Progress Challenge (accessible mobility innovation), geek out over a playable Tetris magazine cover, and hit viral Winter Olympics moments—plus a Dunkin iced coffee mitten that’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Includes Chachi’s Video Game Minute and a Black History Month spotlight on Frederick McKinley Jones.

AwesomeCast 766: Adobe Firefly Goes FREE (For Now) + Switch 2 Upgrades + Pittsburgh LEGO Set?!

February 4th, 2026  |  59 mins 46 secs

adobe firefly, ai image generation, ai video generation, amazon delivery vans, animal crossing, arcade pittsburgh, black history month spotlight, cat wars calendar, cnbc, content creation tools, duquesne church arcade, electret microphone, gadgets, generative ai, google ai, james west, lego ideas, nintendo switch 2 editions, pittsburgh lego, pittsburgh tech podcast, project genie, rivian, super mario bros wonder, switch 2, tech news, unity, video game industry

This week on AwesomeCast 766, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tools and stories shaping tech right now—AI’s growing role in creative work, what “free-for-now” Adobe Firefly means for creators, and the latest chatter around Switch 2 upgrades. Plus: a Pittsburgh LEGO Ideas set worth voting for, a new arcade inside an old church in Duquesne, Rivian delivery van updates, Cat Wars calendar chaos, and a Black History Month spotlight on inventor James West.

AwesomeCast 696: Fallback to Fortnight

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

apple arcade, apple beta program, apple intelligence, apple intelligence features, awesomecast, blockchain, california dmv, call of duty, chatgpt, digital vehicle titles, festival mode, fortnite, gadgets, google alternative, ios 18, ios 18.1, modern warfare 3, pdp gaming, podcasting, rift master wireless guitar, rock band, searchgpt, tech news, xbox game pass

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!

Wrestling Mayhem Show 918: Around the World with "Technical Assassin" Brandon Lee

July 17th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 31 mins

amazon fire tv, awesome cast, camel camel camel, elgato stream deck, gadgets, geek culture, ios 18 beta, john chichilla, katie dudas, las vegas sphere, levoit air purifier, michael sorg, prime day deals, royal caribbean virtual train ride, tech news, transparent tech gadgets, utm se emulator

AwesomeCast 691: Computer Calamity

June 26th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 3 mins

adobe ai, adobe lightroom, anker headphones, anker soundcore, apple final cut, apple innovation, apple tech, applecare, chatgpt, chatgpt integration, gadget love, gadget review, gadget reviews, godzilla marvel, headphone review, laptop protection, logitech webcam, marvel comics, tech device protection, tech news, tech review, tech safety, tech talk, tech tips, tech updates, webcam review, webcam tech, zoom features, zoom reactions

Join Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar on AwesomeCast 691 for a tech-filled discussion covering the latest gadgets, news, and tips. Sorg shares how his MacBook Pro survived a fall thanks to a $20 case, while Katie reviews her Anker Soundcore headphones and Dave talks about the Logitech C270 HD webcam. They explore Apple’s new Final Cut Pro camera app and Adobe’s AI integration in Lightroom. Katie introduces Godzilla’s new role in Marvel Comics, and Sorg highlights the ChatGPT desktop app for Mac. The episode also features practical tech tips, including Zoom’s new reaction features and the importance of device protection.

AwesomeCast 659: The Glasshole Next Door

October 17th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  59 mins 31 secs

ai, alltrails, cancer, cyberpunk 2077, earbuds, gaming, interview, local news, meta, news, playstation, podcast, social media, tech news, threads, twitter, voice acting, vr, xbox

Hosts Michael Sorg, John Chichilla, and Katie Dudas discussed the Microsoft-Activision merger and when new games may hit Xbox Game Pass. They also talked about AI being used to recreate a deceased actor's voice for Cyberpunk 2077 and the spread of Meta's new VR headsets being called "Meta Glassholes." Other topics included Threads getting an edit button, using social media for news, AllTrails' new National Park guides, Chilla's new wireless earbuds for VR, Katie talking about her cancer journey on the radio, and sources for local news. The hosts covered the latest tech and gaming news while highlighting cool new products and digital trends.

AwesomeCast 658: Of SteamDecks and GoPros

October 10th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  52 mins 3 secs

ai, charity event, children's hospital, classic games, extra life, fundraiser, gaming marathon, google, healthcare, kids, livestream, mario, pc gaming, pittsburgh, podcast, pollution, rabbids, saved games, spiderman, steam deck, tech news, traffic, twitch, video games, youtube

Brothers Mike and Matt discussed video games and tech news on their podcast The Awesome Cast. Topics included Matt's upcoming 24-hour Extra Life charity gaming marathon, the capabilities of the Steam Deck handheld PC, and Google's Project Greenlight to reduce traffic pollution with AI. They reminisced about classic PC games after finding Matt's old saved game files. Upcoming titles like Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope and Spiderman 2 were mentioned. The show will stream Matt's fundraiser on Twitch and YouTube to benefit Children's Hospital Pittsburgh starting October 11th. Viewers can donate to support kids' healthcare.

AwesomeCast 637: A Rapid Unscheduled Deassembly

April 25th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 22 secs

awesomecast, capcut workflow, cloud, dave podnar, debris, dust, efficiency, generative ai features, hosts, iphone, katie dudders, mac, michael sorg, opera one, pittsburgh marathon app, productivity, spacex starship launch, spacex., steam, tech news, texas, trends, untitled goose game, video editing tool

Welcome to the latest episode of AwesomeCast, where we dive into the latest and greatest tech news and trends. Join hosts Katie Dudders, Dave Podnar, and Michael Sorg as they explore a range of interesting topics.

In this episode, Dudders shares her experience playing the popular game "Untitled Goose Game" on Steam, while Podnar talks about how he's using the Pittsburgh Marathon app to stay updated on the latest news and events related to the marathon. Sorg also shares his brand new CapCut workflow between Mac, iPhone, and the cloud, and our hosts discuss the benefits of using this powerful video editing tool.

Next up, our hosts talk about Opera One, a new browser that's designed for generative AI features. They explore how they've been using the browser and share their experiences of responding to articles as a grumpy cat.

In the next segment, our hosts discuss how they're using AI in their daily workflows, and how it has impacted their productivity and efficiency.

Finally, the hosts explore the recent SpaceX Starship launch that went wrong, leaving a Texas town covered in debris and dust. They share their thoughts on what might have gone wrong and what SpaceX could have done differently.

Join us for this exciting episode and stay tuned for more awesome tech news and trends.

AwesomeCast 494: The Big Deal Now

May 13th, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min

contact tracing, coronavirus, pittsburgh, podcast, porn industry, robot dogs, slice pizza app, tech news, the verge

We've got Kim Lyons, John Chichilla, Katie Dudas, and Mike Sorg chatting about this week's tech headlines.