AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget Talk

Awesome Chat | Alphalab

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Executive Director of Alphalab, Jim Jen, about the Pittsburgh Startup Incubator, how it has developed over the years, the process, some b...

Get Out the Vote | AwesomeCast 324

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sorg talks about his first few weeks as a driver for Lyft and Uber Chilla has a new monitor for his Mac, the Samsung U28E590D 28-Inch UHD LED monitor....

Awesome Chat | Chikara Action Arcade Game

03 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chikara Pro's Mike Quackenbush joins the show to discuss the indiegogo campaign for Chikara Action Arcade Game! We talk about their attempts at a...

Awkward Poses | AwesomeCast 323

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chilla is testing the new Google Project Tango phone; the Lenovo Phab2 Pro AJ thinks that the TouchID is awesome. It runs it's own MacOS and should b...

Episode 44: SQWAD | Awesome Chat

27 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SQWAD is a company looking to change the way we play fantasy sports and providing more engaging play, currently with the WNBA, with up the minute chan...

The Nintendo We Always Wanted | AwesomeCast 322

25 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Carlins joins us live from a kids’ Halloween Parade We share our Awesome Thing of the Week, the Nintendo Switch Trump’s campaign is broadcast...

Episode 43: Studio Me | Awesome Chat

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Parish and Joe Leachko started Studio Me for "Media Made Easy". This newly opened studio space on Penn Avenue is giving producers acce...

Episode 329: Don't put your solar panel in my back yard | AwesomeCast 321

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sorg has the new Pebble 2 +Heart Rate Smartwatch fresh from Kickstarter. Chilla recently visited the Imaginarium escape room Matt W sends us this awe...

Replay FX | Awesome Chat

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We visit the Replay FXâ?? home compound in Carnegie, PA to talk with Doug Polka and Fred Cochran surrounded by amazing video and pinball machines! ...

Episode 328: AwesomeCast 320: Freaky Delivery

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chilla talks Adonit Snap Stylus for Snapchat Sorg talks about Facebook Live and how his client has been using it in interesting ways. SiliconDust Home...

Episode 41: Academy Pittsburgh Graduate | Awesome Chat

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Academy Pittsburgh first session graduate Kelauni Cook joins us to talk about coming from Chicago/North Dakota to participate in the coding bootcamp, ...

Episode 327: AwesomeCast 319: Google Face Sock

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Google Home - will it change how we talk to our homes? Google Daydream is a softer side of Virtual Reality Alex sends in a sweet $30 drawing t...

Episode 326: Pod Crawl: AwesomeCast Special

01 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're LIVE from River Edge's Pod Crawl from Smokey's Tavern! It's International Podcast Day! Doug tells us about a Beer Pipe Line in Europe! Chilla ta...

Episode 40: Deco Resources | Awesome Chat

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Stewart of Deco Resources joins us to discuss how Deco Resources is looking at sustainable solutions for reusable water, using solar panels to...

Episode 325: AwesomeCast 318: Ohio LinuxFest is for Lovers

27 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Rose and Vance Kochenderfer join us once again to talk about what is in store for this year's Ohio Linuxfest in Columbus, OH! Chilla is curious ...

Episode 39: MetaMesh | Awesome Chat

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Longwill of MetaMesh is working to create mesh networks in neighborhoods across Pittsburgh. We talk about why this is a cheaper alternative to ot...

Episode 324: Self Driving Student Driver | AwesomeCast 317

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Krause has joined the Google Photos world, and he likes what they're doing with his shots. Cynthia is enjoying the Apple Pen alongside 53's Paper app ...

Episode 38: Epicast & Black Forge Coffee | Awesome Chat

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Buzzy Torek and Nick Miller are the two minds behind Epicast, a content creation company in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. But Nick also is...

Episode 323: AwesomeCast 316: DTA - Don't Trust Android

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chilla is excited for the Swiftpoint GT Wireless Mobile Mouse (affiliate link) on the go. Sorg got his hands on iOS 10 on his iPhone 6S a little early...

Episode 322: iPhone 7 is for future people | AwesomeCast 315

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The crew has assembled to help you digest the Apple Event! We discuss Super Mario Run and Pokemon Go representing with Shigeru Miyamoto! The Apple Wat...

Episode 321: Google+ is dead. Long live Google+! | AwesomeCast 314

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Katie talks about the better Explore tab in Instagram to find new Stories. Chilla brings up Snapchat's update to allow you to create Geofilters for y...

Episode 320: Have you worn a Onesie lately? | AwesomeCast 313

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week! Chill has his hands on the Samsung Note 7 and talks about it's best features! Sorg is excited for a new way to play Pokemon Go with the Re...

Episode 319: Google Has Failed This Podcast | AwesomeCast 312

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week! Krause is excited for Google Duo for Facetime-like calls. Sorg is geekd about a Hololens NES 8-bit 3D emulator! Podcamp Pittsburgh had some...

Episode 318: 360 and Virtual Reality: The Future of Media

14 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

www.PodcampPittsburgh.com Michael Sorg leads a panel of 360 Video and Virtual Reality content providers about where we are with 360 Video and Virtual ...

Episode 317: State of Podcasting: Podcamp Pittsburgh 11

14 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Session Description: Michael Sorg of Sorgatron Media, Inc, and 10 year + Podcaster with Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast, and more, leads a panel of...

Episode 316: AwesomeCast 311: iPhone Hunter

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Weâ??re getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 311! Chilla gets his hands on the Mevo...

Episode 315: AwesomeCast 310: I played it with my zombies

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Weâ??re getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 310! The crew all attended Replay FXâ...

Episode 314: AwesomeCast 309: Where We're Going, There Are No Roller Bags

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 309! Katie is excited to get her Bitmoji ...

Episode 313: AwesomeCast 308: Many Shades of NES

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Weâ??re getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 308! Sorg is excited for the Mini NES ...

Episode 312: AwesomeCast 307: Pokemon Safe Out There!

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Weâ??re getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 305! Chachi discusses his experience s...

Episode 311: AwesomeCast 306: Death Star Christmas in July

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

AC_306Weâ??re getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 305! Krause talks Samsung Gear V...

Episode 310: AwesomeCast: Comic Cons Special

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

n this SPECIAL EDITON we gather a small panel to talk about the state of Comic Cons, Wizard Worldâ??'s Impact, and more! Will Rutherford ( www.PanelR...

Episode 309: AwesomeCast 305: Chilla of the Future!

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 305! Chilla is looking at the new Logitec...

Episode 37: XPogo | Awesome Chat

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

XPogo is coming to Pittsburgh July 8 & 9, 2016! We talk with Nick Ryan, CEO of XPogo, about the origins of the sport, the technology around these ...

Episode 308: AwesomeCast 304: That Theta Love

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 303! Sorg got his hands on the Ricoh Thet...

Episode 36: e360 Technologies | Awesome Chat

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

James Deighan is with us again to talk about his other business in e360. We discuss the benefits of recommerce and reuse of old electronics and more! ...

Episode 307: Awesomecast 303: Virtual Reality Box

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 303! WWDC gives us an early look at iOS 1...

Episode 306: AwesomeCast 302: 6 Degrees of Samsung s7 Edge

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 302! Chilla was at Wizard World Philly. I...

Episode 305: AwesomeCast: 6 Year Celebration

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're recording on location with our friends Looking for Group Pittsburgh! We hang out, talk about our history, watch the crew try out the HTC Vive, a...

Episode 34: Awesome Chat: ImpactPGH

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Project Impactâ?? is a new company looking to activate volunteers and help them find events and projects where they can help. We talk with Anna Lawre...

Episode 304: AwesomeCast 301: Show Me The Muffins!

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 301! We had some fun with Photoshop Mix a...

Episode 33: Awesome Chat: Go Jane Go

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Go Jane Go is a new company looking to help safely connect women business travelers in new towns. We talk with Ellen Saksen about the app, how its pro...

Episode 303: AwesomeCast 300: 360 Degrees of Awesome

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 300! We're recording the show in 360 vide...

Episode 302: AwesomeCast 299: Have Studio, Will Travel

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Wrestling Mayhem Show 520, we talk all the latest headlines and more in pro wrestling, including: We look at the upcoming matches for WWE...

Episode 301: AwesomeCast 298: It Starts With Viv

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 298! We've got our usual characters - Chi...

Episode 300: Awesomecast 297: Rock Clock

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting geeky and talking tech, social media, and more with the local nerds that use it on AwesomeCast 297! Want a chance to meet us? We'll be l...

Episode 299: AwesomeCast 296: Ladies Night

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's AwesomeCast 196 and the ladies are taking over! Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week if President Obama trying out Google Cardboard VR...with googly...

Episode 298: AwesomeCast 295: Be Safe, Zip Up

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 295, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: We've got our usual crew (Chilla, Katie, and Sorg) joined b...

Episode 297: AwesomeCast 294: Roughing It

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 294, weâ??re talking about awesome things in technology, including: What do we do without the internet? Our crew shares tips...

Episode 296: AwesomeCast 293: It's All About the VR, Baby

05 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 293, weâ??re talking about awesome things in technology, including: It's Podcast Day! We're going LIVE with Frank Murgia of ...

Episode 295: AwesomeCast 292: I Am Iron Man (Because I Have a Virtual Desktop)

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 292, weâ??re talking about awesome things in technology, including: This week, we're joined by Chachi! Which means we'll be ...

Episode 294: AwesomeCast 291: A Bushel of Apple

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 291, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: We're kicking off with Kim's Awesome Thing Of The Week - St...

Episode 293: AwesomeCast 290: We've Got the (Rapid) Power

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 290, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: Tonight we're joined by Chilla in Studio B and River's Edge...

Episode 32: AwesomeChat: Blood on the Leaves

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Haggerty of Haggerty Media, joins us for an Awesome Chat about his project Blood on the Leaves. Joining the conversation are actors, Dallas White...

Episode 292: AwesomeCast 289: Dance Loki! Dance!

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 289, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: We're LIVE with this week's AwesomeCast with Chilla, Mike P...

Episode 291: AwesomeCast 288: MySpace Stalking

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 288, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: Chilla is kicking off the show with his Awesome Thing Of Th...

Episode 31: Awesome Chat: Dr. Matt Keener of Blackbird Health

25 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Matt Keener joins us for an Awesome Chat about Blackbird Health and how the group focuses on connecting the experience of mental health where the ...

Episode 290: AwesomeCast 287: Full House

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 287, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: Tonight's a full house with Sorg, Katie, Chilla, and Frank ...

Episode 30: Awesome Chat: Members Only and the Red Bull You Can Make It 2016

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to the Point Park University student team currently campaigning for the Red Bull You Can Make It 2016 contest to go to Europe to barter across...

Episode 289: AwesomeCast 286: Barbie Wants a Chilla House

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 286, weâ??re talking about awesome things in technology, including: Tonight Chilla, Katie and Sorg are repping the East coas...

Episode 288: AwesomeCast: Twitter Special

14 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this AwesomeCast Special, the crew discusses the recent and upcoming changes to Twitter, 140 characters, timeline algorithms, why they are happenin...

Episode 29: Awesome Chat: Professor Buzzkill

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk to fellow Podcaster Professor Buzzkill about his history debunking Podcast! Why have these historical facts gotten twisted, why is ...

Episode 287: AwesomeCast 285: #sorgmonkeybaby

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 285, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: Chilla's Awesome Thing Of The Week is a mirror. Not because...

Episode 28: Awesome Chat: The River's Edge

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Brian Crawford of Rivers The River's Edge about his 24 streaming radio, bringing attention to Pittsburgh music, and more! Follow Mich...

Episode 286: AwesomeCast 284: That Big Bird Money

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 284, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: We do cool things with Patreons. Like take them to Slice an...

Episode 27: Awesome Chat: Max Haot of Livestream - Movi Camera

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Max Haot, co-founder of Livestream joins us to discuss the Movi Camera. How is this device attempting to make multicam-like editing accessible for eve...

Episode 285: AwesomeCast 283: I'm Loving It

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 283, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: NewsOn is giving you access to local networks. Jim Lokay d...

Episode 26: Awesome Chat: Academy Pittsburgh

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Josh Lucas of Work Hard Pittsburgh to talk about Academy Pittsburgh; a new code Academy aiming to become a new place to learn direct job ...

Episode 284: AwesomeCast 282: Adulting

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 282, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: John Carman is sharing his Awesome Thing Of The Week - Guy-...

Episode 25: Awesome Chat Kim Lyons of Next Pittsburgh

14 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Kim Lyons, News Editor at NEXTPittsburgh.com about the site's mission to cover Pittsburgh, start ups in the city, interesting restaur...

Episode 283: AwesomeCast 281: Everything is Peachy

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 281, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: Katie is sharing her Awesome Thing Of The Week - Facebook m...

Episode 282: AwesomeCast 280: Hide 'n Seek With BB-8

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 280, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: Back from holiday hiatus and getting ready for the first Aw...

Episode 281: AwesomeCast Special: Podcast Throwdown

29 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast it is a special Holiday edition as Buzzy Torek of Epicast joins us as we discuss Podcasting in Pittsburgh, the business model...

Episode 280: AwesomeCast Special: Home Automation

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast it is a special Holiday edition as John Chichilla (@chilla) walks us through a DEEP discussion about everything you should kn...

Episode 279: AwesomeCast 279: Out With The Old (Tech) - In With the New (Tech)

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 279, we're sharing our tech highlights from 2015 and making our predictions for 2016 in addition to our usual talk about awes...

Episode 24: Awesome Chat: CEEMI

10 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Gil Teixeira joins us to discuss CEEMI, how it lowers the barrier to make music and lowers the barrier to interact together. How did this musician end...

Episode 278: AwesomeCast 278: Tech Brady Bunch

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 278, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Time for our Awesome Thing Of The Week! For Chilla it’s the new iHome...

Episode 23: Awesome Chat: 412 Food Rescue

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Lizarondo of 412 Food Rescue joins us to discuss what the organization is doing to make sure our wasted food gets to those in need, how they are ...

Episode 277: AwesomeCast 277: The Gadgets and Doohickies

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on AwesomeCast 277, we talk awesome things in technology, including: This week, we're talking about our favorite gadgets and doohickies. Tim...

Episode 276: AwesomeCast 276: Evolution of the Emoji - Poop, Pizza and a Dictionary Entry

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 276, we talk awesome things in technology, including: We're joined in-studio this week by our favorite Microsoft guy - Krazy ...

Episode 22: Awesome Chat: Tech Shop Pittsburgh

19 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Les Gies joins us to discuss who goes to Tech Shop Pittsburgh, what are they making, the veteran's program, access to 3D printers, aluminum castin...

Episode 275: AwesomeCast 275: We're Slackers

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 275, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Time for our Awesome Thing Of The Week - for Sorg it's his Chromecast. ...

Episode 21: Awesome Chat: Turtle Mail

12 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Niko Triulzi of AE Dreams, a Pittsburgh company developing Turtle Mail, a mobile mini printer to relay messages and activities to kids. W...

Episode 274: Awesomecast 274: Welcome to Awesome Cast Kids' Time

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 274, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Business cards are in production for our Executive Producers @ThistleSe...

AwesomeChat: Forty Eight Magazine

07 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Jacob finch from Forty Eight Magazine aiming to spread what it’s like to be  in a city for 48 hours.  We discuss the onli...

Episode 273: Awesomecast 273: The Scarlet "W"

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 273, we talk awesome things in technology, including: We have Carman and Chilla in Studio A for geeky tech talk. Adobe is doi...

Episode 19: Awesome Chat: TravelWits

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Arman Bimatov of TravelWits about the service that aims to pull together every aspect of travel (hotels, planes, transportation) to stay ...

Episode 272: AwesomeCast 272: These Are Not the Drones You Are Looking For

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 272, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Starting with our Awesome Thing Of The Week. Up first is Chilla with Pe...

Episode 18: Awesome Chat: Carl Cimini of PCTV 21

22 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Cimini of PCTV 21 Pittsburgh joins us in studio to discuss the state of public access television in town. What has the new renovations brought to...

Episode 271: Awesomecast 271: The Big Goog is Looking Out For You

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 271, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Chilla is sharing his Awesome Thing Of The Week: The BEDDI smartphone a...

Episode 270: Evening with Podcamp: Buzzy Torek of Epicast

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

www.PodcampPittsburgh.com Join us as we have a chat with Buzzy (@bigbuzzum), the brains behind Epicast, a â??multimedia/entertainment specialist base...

Episode 17: AwesomeChat: iBoard Interactive

15 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Harmonie Nkama is the founder of iBoard Interactive, a new company looking to replace and improve on the community board or digital signage in college...

Episode 269: AwesomeCast 270: Touching Your (Apple) Mouse Differently

13 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 270, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Chilla discusses the new Apple Touchpad, Magic Mouse 2, and Keyboard So...

Episode 16: Awesome Chat: Looking for Group Pittsburgh

08 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for Group Pittsburgh is a combined gaming center and coworking space in the Brookline neighborhood of Pittsburgh. We talk with John Lange and ...

Episode 268: AwesomeCast 269: Getting Gear VR in Our Face

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 269, we talk awesome things in technology, including: It's show and tell as Chilla shows us his Samsung Gear VR as we take ou...

Episode 267: Sorgatron Media International Podcast Day 2015

01 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

International Podcast Day was on September 30, 2015. And Sorgatron Media celebrated in live steams with our friends with Epicast! Our slot included a ...

Episode 266: AwesomeCast 268: Forcetouching a Mouse

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 268, we talk awesome things in technology, including: We're showing our shiny new iPhone6s - as in we each have a new toy thi...

Episode 15: Awesome Chat: Ohio Linux Fest 2015

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Vance Kochenderfer and Susan Rose to tell us about Ohio Linux Fest 2015! What is the state of open source software on devices, internet of things, and...

Episode 265: AwesomeCast 267: Open Awesome

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Awesomecast 267, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Vance Kochenderfer and Susan Rose to tell us about Ohio Linux Fest 2015...

Episode 264: Awesomecast 266: The Pokemon Theory

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We're rocking and rolling - with a not Apple loaded show. live.sorgatronmedia.com (Okay, there'll be a little Apple talk...) It's time for Awesome Thi...