AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk
Episodes
Do You Even Swype Bro? | AwesomeCast 385
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg and Chilla are on their own this week as Dudders is off doing Dudders things. And, there’s plenty of tech news to share, including: Chilla’s...
Jack Morgan of Duolingo | Awesome Chat
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When your resume pretty much starts with Google and you’re currently employed at a growing startup, chances are there’s a fun story on how you got...
Immersive Language Learning With Siri | AwesomeCast 384
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg, Chilla, and Katie are joined by Jack Morgan of Duolingo this week. They’re sharing some tech news, including: Sorg has the perfect Awesome Th...
Tesla in Space | AwesomeCast 383
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to the moon this week, or at least into space? Wherever we’re going, it’s with Sorg, Chilla, and Carman as they’re talking about:...
Dream Loud Podcast | Awesome Chat
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Scifo is a Sport Writer covering the Steelers and Penguins at the Latrobe Bulletin. Ben Hull is the bassist for former Flyleaf lead singer Lacey S...
Double Decker Bus Podcast Tour | AwesomeCast 382
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a special treat this week as we’re joined by our BOLD Pittsburgh team of Steve Fernald and Amanda Narcisi. They join Sorg and Chilla to ...
Blades of Grass Test | AwesomeCast 381
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Krause is in studio with Sorg as Chilla joins in remotely from Studio C this week. In a post-CES world, we’ve got a ton of stuff we’re talking ab...
The Not-So-Secret Lives of Russian Drivers | AwesomeCast 380
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Brian Conway on the couch with Katie. Sorg is at the helm, and Chilla is in Studio C. It must be podcast day! This week we’re talking...
In the Kitchen at CES 2018 | AwesomeCast 379
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Brian Conway on the couch with Katie. Sorg is at the helm, and Chilla is in Studio C. It must be podcast day! This week we’re talking...
Double Dongle Dudders | AwesomeCast 378
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a New Year and the core co-hosts, Dudders, Sorg and Chilla catch up with new tech and news catch up. This week they’re talking about: Chilla g...
Spare Change | Awesome Chat
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Corcoran of Spare Change joins us to play a few tunes and talk about his video series bringing awareness and actual donations to great causes in ...
The Best, Nerdiest Recommendations | AwesomeCast 377
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of 2017 we take the opportunity to fill the couch – both IRL and online – with some familiar faces. It’s a full house indeed ...
The Wheels on the VR Desert Bus | AwesomeCast 376
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s just the boys this week! But, Sorg and Chilla hold down the fort as they share this week’s news in tech. This week they’re talking about:...
Port-a-Potty Pizza Party | AwesomeCast 375
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and Sorg are joined by Doug Derda this week. We were able to get Katie and Sorg away from Animal Crossing long enough to talk about this week’...
The Metal Edge | Awesome Chat
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Zach Fehl about the new spinoff from The River's Edge: The Metal Edge, Pittsburgh's online metal station. We discuss his days wi...
A Couch Full of Johns | AwesomeCast 374
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Carman joins us in studio as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Together with our usual tech hounds – Sorg, Chilla, and Katie, the gang sh...
Aliza Sherman | Awesome Chat
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and tech passionista who is concerned about our dependence on Social Media and our phones. Recently, she spoke at the ...
Pinterest the Porcupine | AwesomeCast 373
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Cherry joins us on the big purple couch to talk this week’s tech news with Katie Dudas, Mike Sorg, and John Chichilla. This week’s topics i...
Face Lasers | AwesomeCast 372
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Crawford of The River’s Edge (and soon-to-be The Metal Edge) joins Sorg and Chilla to talk about this week’s tech news. Of note, they’re ...
The Cheese Is On The Bottom | AwesomeCast 371
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Halloween – but, that doesn’t stop Podcast Day! We’ve got a stash of candy on the street for passing trick-or-treaters as Krause, Katie,...
Aaron Watson | Awesome Chat
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we had the fortune to chat with Aaron Watson of Going Deep with Aaron Watson. Podcasting for around two years at the time of our sit down,...
Big Adobe Server in the Cloud | AwesomeCast 370
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Alex Kahrs this week. With both Alex and Chilla joining us remotely, Sorg is in studio with producer Missy and a Slice on Broadway...
Joanna Lowe | Awesome Chat
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Lowe is making theater interesting again with multimedia theater in the Pittsburgh area including the current Halloween season Unhinged product...
Irrational Fear of Data Loss | AwesomeCast 369
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Aaron Watson of Going Deep With Aaron Watson this week. He’s in studio with Sorg, Chilla, and Katie as we’re talking this week’...
Daniel J Lewis | Awesome Chat
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we had the fortune to chat with Podcasting Industry Expert Daniel J Lewis about the history and evolution of Podcasting, getting into and ...
This Isn’t Your Grandma’s Chromebook | AwesomeCast 368
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg and Chilla are keeping it real this week, as they’re talking this week’s tech news, including: We’ve made updates to streaming quality. Y...
Hop A Rocket | AwesomeCast 367
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Closkey of Shift Collaborative joins us in studio this week. She talks with Sorg, Katie, and Chilla about this week’s tech news, including:...
Cynthia Closkey | Awesome Chat
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Closkey of Shift Collaborative talks with us about her career including a brush with Steve Jobs at NEXT Computers, MIT, and more! Also, check...
Our Annual Blackberry Update with Frank Murgia | AwesomeCast 366
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Murgia of Pittsburgh Podcast Network joins Sorg and Chilla this week. Frank always keeps it real when he’s in studio with Blackberry updates ...
Mega Cat Studios | Awesome Chat
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a familiar face – with a different gig, on the show this week as James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios makes a visit to the studio. James s...
Who Doesn't Want To Do Yoga Over A Frozen Body? | AwesomeCast 365
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Whitlatch joins Sorg and Chilla this week. In addition to some of the things he's working on with the Mon Valley Alliance, he's also working on...
The Lowercase "i"s | AwesomeCast 364
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’ve got Susan and Vance of Ohio Linuxfest in studio to share some news about their event at the end of the month. We’ve also got our u...
Joe Wos | AwesomeChat
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Wos of Wos is Me joins us for this week's AwesomeChat. We've previously had Joe on the main AwesomeCast show, but we're sitting down ...
I Think I'm a Twizzler? | AwesomeCast 363
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’ve got James Deighan of Megacat Studios in studio, and he brings a friend from Sorg’s other world (the Wrestling Mayhem Show) with hi...
WordCamp Pittsburgh | AwesomeChat
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Terri Orlowski of WordCamp Pittsburgh joins us on the couch for this week's AwesomeChat. Terri, a WordPress developer, talks with us about the se...
Windows Hipster | AwesomeCast 362
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Ron “Krazy” Krause in studio this week joining Sorg and Katie, with Chilla reporting in from Studio C. They’re talking some of the ...
Marta on the Move | AwesomeChat
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marta Napoleone Mazzoni of Marta on the Move is in studio for this week's AwesomeChat. She talks about her early beginnings as an interviewer - t...
Code for Destroying Friendships | AwesomeCast 361
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Marta Napoleone Mazzoni stops in between her worldly travels to join us on the big purple couch! All settled in, she’s ready to talk some ...
Dropbox Hoarder | AwesomeCast 360
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re LIVE with the YaJagoff John Chamberlin, Chilla and Sorg. John is just off a wirlwind trip following last week’s Red Bull Flugtag, and is rea...
WeCloneU | Awesome Chat
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
WeCloneU is "cloning" people in Squirrel Hill with a combination of a room sized 3D scanner and 3D printers to make statues of you! We talk...
Mystery Box | AwesomeCast 359
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Buzzy Torek of Epicast joins Katie on the big purple couch this week. They’re chatting some tech news with Sorg and our awesome chat room, includin...
Debate Over the Brick Wall | AwesomeCast
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re comparing new studio spaces with Brian Crawford of The River’s Edge this week! Sorg, Chilla and Brian are bringing you the week’s tech ne...
Live from Broadway Ave | AwesomeCast 357
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first AwesomeCast from the NEW Sorgatron Media Studio on Broadway Ave in Pittsburgh! Chilla, Sorg and Mike Pound are talking all the week’...
Climbing Aboard the A-Train | AwesomeCast 356
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the last episode in the current Mayhem Studio! We’ll be in our new digs on Broadway Avenue for next week. But, until then, join Sorg, Chill...
Parsing with Yik Yak | AwesomeCast 355
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’re counting down the days in Mayhem Studio before moving to our fancy new studio space! Join Sorg, Chilla, and Katie as they talk what’s new i...
Inside Sauce | AwesomeCast 354
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a full studio this week as Kim Lyons joins us on the couch! Sorg is back behind the desk, and Katie and Chilla take up their respective spot...
Go On Without Me | AwesomeCast 353
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg is in the middle of nowhere this week, so we’re back on Google Hangouts with him, Chilla and Katie. The gang talks what’s new in tech this w...
Teraflops | AwesomeCast 352
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg is back in studio, and we’re getting creative due to an internet service outage. We’re not going to let it stop us from talking about what’...
Return of the Mac | AwesomeCast 351
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg is on the road this week, but that’s not going to stop us from talking about this week’s tech news. Chilla and Katie join in to bring us this...
Mike Zieman | Awesome Chat
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Zieman works on scoring technology with Baja SAE and Formula SAE Collegiate Design Series. We chat about the development of modernizing these co...
Flying the Awesome Skies | AwesomeCast 350
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys are back! Sorg and Chilla are joined by Will Rutherford – as he makes his return to Podcast Day. The crew shares some of this we...
Mike Pound | Awesome Chat
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Pound, affectionately known to our crew as Uncle Crappy, stopped by to check out the studio since we shuffled things around not so long ago. Sin...
Promised Porn | AwesomeCast 349
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg returns to bring us our regularly scheduled podcast day!. This week, he is joined by Chilla, and Katie – as well as special guest, Mike Pound ...
Katie Dudas | Awesome Chat
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Dudas is the Director of Marketing & Sales at The Scarehouse, as well as co-host on our own AwesomeCast. We have a chat about how she disco...
AIY Is The New DIY | AwesomeCast 348
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg, Chilla, and Katie are talking about some of this week’s tech news for AwesomeCast 348, including: We’re turning down the geek knob a little ...
Rizz Plays Games | AwesomeChat
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Rizza has been part of the Sorgatron Media family for some time, primarily talking wrestling with us on the Wrestling Mayhem Show. But, he also ...
De-Fruit Your Life | AwesomeCast 347
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg, Chilla, and Krause are talking about some of this week’s awesome things in technology for AwesomeCast 347, including: We’re sharing our Awes...
Ashleigh Deemer | Awesome Chat
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh Deemer is the current Chief of Staff for Pittsburgh Councilwomen Natalia Rudiak using Facebook Live with #IssueMonday to educate the communit...
Decepticon Bag | AwesomeCast 346
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg, Chilla and Katie are joined by Ryan Haggerty of Haggerty Media this week for AwesomeCast 346. The crew is talking about some of this week’s aw...
Aaron Parkus | Awesome Chat
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week Aaron Parkus chats with us about working on haunted houses, building sets, and escape rooms with The ScareHouse, Hundred Acres Manor, Hyster...
Don’t Eat the Raspberry Pi | AwesomeCast 345
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The prodigal daughter, Katie, returns this week to keep Sorg and Chilla in check while Brian Crawford of The River’s Edge joins us for AwesomeCast 3...
Panel Riot | Awesome Chat
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will Rutherford of Panel Riot joins us to discuss his adventure after years of collaboration on Wrestling Mayhem Show to strike out on his own project...
Roomba Fight Club | AwesomeCast 344
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg and Chilla are on their own for AwesomeCast 343. They’re talking about some of this week’s awesome things in technology, including: We star...
Millvale Music Festival | Awesome Chat
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Bossung of the Millvale Music Festival joins us to talk about the festival, how they're using social media, how the festival is part of Millv...
Doom Doom Doom Doom Doom | AwesomeCast 343
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg and Chilla are on their own for AwesomeCast 343. They’re talking about some of this week’s awesome things in technology, including:AC Hey g...
Episode 51: Kenny Chen| Awesome Chat
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Chen joins the show to talk about Ascender, Thrival Festival, start-up culture, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go...
Internet of the Brain | AwesomeCast 342
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg and Chilla are joined by Kenny Chen of Ascender for AwesomeCast 342 talking about awesome things in technology, including:AC Kenny is telling us ...
Techburgh | Awesome Chat
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Quayle joins the show to talk about his long running blog TechBurgh, IT for a local municipality, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Be...
Angry iPhone | AwesomeCast 341
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got our usual gadget hounds Sorg, Chilla, and Katie on for AwesomeCast 341. We also have a special guest in studio. Andy Quayle of Tubu Inte...
Venture For America | Awesome Chat
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Yang, Founder and CEO of Venture for America joins us to talk about what their group is doing to encourage young entrepreneurs to join a differ...
Sassy AI | AwesomeCast 340
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Because we have a scheduling conflict for our usual weekly podcast day (that's Tuesdays for those of you not in the know), we got together for an earl...
Episode 48: Pitchwerks | Awesome Chat
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scot MacTaggart of Pitchwerks joins us in Mayhem Studio to discuss the concept behind the Podcast, the variety of creatives, polititians and more he&#...
Scooby Doo Endings | AwesomeCast 339
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got our usual gadget hounds Sorg, Chilla, and Katie on for AwesomeCast 339. This week we’re talking about awesome things in technology, inc...
Episode 47: The Scarehouse | Awesome Chat
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Simmons joins us to discuss The Scarehouse, "Pittsburgh's Scariest Haunted House". We talk about how this seasonal business is a ...
Sobbing Journalists | AwesomeCast 338
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've got Kim Lyons on this week for AwesomeCast 338. We've also got our usual suspecs, Sorg, Chilla, and Katie where we talk about awesome things in...
Episode 46: Industry Weapon | Awesome Chat
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Pullman of Industry Weapon to chat with us about how they have grown a business in digital signage, the talent in Pittsburgh and more! Notice: W...
Sorgcopter | AwesomeCast 337
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 337, we’re talking about awesome things in technology with Sorg, Chilla, Rizz, Katie, and Producer Missy, including: Katie ...
Episode 45: ATP Resources | Awesome Chat
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Linzenbold of ATP Resources talks about discovering eCenter @ Lindenpointe from their first Startup Weekend in Hermitage, PA, and how he decide...
Get Your Jigglypuff On | AwesomeCast 336
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 336, we’re talking about awesome things in technology with Sorg, Chilla, and Mike Pound, including: We have our special (?)...
Earthbound Crystals | Awesome Chat
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Collegiate Battle Bots | AwesomeCast 335
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 335, we’re talking about awesome things in technology with Sorg, Chilla, and Producer Missy, including: We’re starting th...
Andrew Pavlick | Awesome Chat
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Pavlick is a recovering entrepreneur working his craft in creative media at the eCenter @ Lindenpointe in Hermitage, PA. We talk about seeing ...
Alt Gov Rundown | AwesomeCast 334
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 334, we’re talking about awesome things in technology with Sorg, Chilla, Producer Missy and Aaron Parkus, including: There'...
eCenter@LindenPointe | Awesome Chat
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ketaki Desai joins us to discuss the eCenter@Lindenpointe, a business incubator in Hermitage, PA in Mercer County. We discuss building tech and busin...
Make America Kittens Again | AwesomeCast 333
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 333, we’re talking about awesome things in technology with Sorg, Chilla, Producer Missy and the news’ Mike Pound, includi...
Center for Media Innovation | Awesome Chat
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are visiting the Center for Media Innovation to chat with Chelsea Pompeani, Media Innovation Specialist at Point Park University, to discuss the ne...
Man of All Media: AwesomeCast 332: Man of All Media
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 332, we’re talking about awesome things in technology with Sorg, Chilla, Katie and TV's Jim Lokay, including:AC Lokay is a ...
Ascender | Awesome Chat
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Bobby Zappala of Ascender, a hub for starters and builders rebranding from the old Thrill Mill. We discuss the “start up” community ...
12 Pounds of Intel Core | AwesomeCast 331
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AwesomeCast 331, we’re talking about awesome acthings in technology, including: We've got Chilla in Studio C with Krause, Sorg, and Dud...
Bits to Pieces | Awesome Chat
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Aaron Hartman of Bits to Pieces about the rise of 3D Printing and his service that offers leasing services for the devices. We discuss th...
A Love Affair With Alexa | AwesomeCast 330
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first episode of 2017. We're getting geeky and techy in our revamped digs. We've got Katie, Chilla, Sorg, and Max in house for on AwesomeCast...
Right Behind The Cutting Edge | AwesomeCast 329
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's our last episode of the year. We're getting geeky and nostalgic - checking our predictions from last year and talking tech and social media pred...
AwesomeCast 328: AwesomeCast Compendium
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You can now customize your emojis and it keeps your selection for next time with iOS 10.2 Chilla is discussing Tivo and Apple TV app updates with the ...
Two Weeks of Awesome | AwesomeCast 327
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shout out to our #Patreon supporters @matweller and @mikefedorshow. Chilla signed up for DirectTV Now and he's sharing his thoughts. All the channels ...
CME Engineering and Drones | Awesome Chat
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Joe Lloyd of CME Engineering about their use of the eBee: senseFly drone to expand their services to take topographical surveys and more....
AwesomeCast Special: Thailand Check In
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sorg is in Phuket, Thailand and has some tech thoughts from his trip! Check out this appetizer while we get the belated show up this week! Eat at Sl...
Gridwise | Awesome Chat
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Green tells us about Gridwise, a service that looks to help Uber and Lyft ride sharing drivers become more efficient with more data and crowd sou...
Awesomely Thankful Things | AwesomeCast 326
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Katie's #AwesomeThingOfTheWeek - Google will tell you in real time whether a place is busy. Google or Maps integration. Sorg'...
MyStylist from Resus Technology, Inc. | Awesome Chat
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Jeter of Resus Technologies is looking to change the hair stylist industry by bringing it into your home with the MyStylist application. We ta...
The Apparent Return of the Butt Peach | AwesomeCast 325
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Katie is freaked out yet likes the new unified inbox for Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram on the Facebook Pages app. Mike lauds the apparent return ...