EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle

Brickman and Hydrogen Cars (Two separate things)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't seen Lego Masters, you're missing out. Season 3 is about to kick off, so I get to nerd out about Lego with the biggest Lego nerd of th...

Phone repairs with a difference - via TikTok

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'll talk about Phone repairs in light of Apple's announcement of Genuine parts coming to independent repairers - so I'll talk to two and se...

Alexa - follow me around the room!

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to Kate Burleigh who heads up Amazon's Alexa and Devices team here in Australia about the all new Echo Show 10 which can not only follow you a...

EV cars are LITT

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss Aussie social media app Litt and how it sets out to be different to the rest, attempting to grow into a huge market against domin...

KFC for lunch?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Electric Journey from Melbourne to Sydney was a breeze. Not just because it was in a stunning Porsche Taycan, that was great, but the range anxiet...

Do you rent or buy movies? Or are you just a streamer?

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this digital age, if you want the latest movie at home you don't have to check if one is available at Video Ezy, instead you can just turn on your ...

Shares, Bitcoin and Talkback Technology callers

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in shares seems like a game for the rich or the bankers of the world, but just what does it mean and what's in it for the average joe. I tal...

Blocking Scam callers at the network level

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kudos to Telstra, they're now blocking over 500,000 more scam calls a week, now more than 1.5 million a week - we talk to their Security guru about ju...

Why do we need 5G? Plus all your tech questions answered

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I speak to the CEO of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association about 5G. Where is it at, why do we need it, what benefit will i...

Talkback Technology - Helping you with problems and buying advice

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And just like that it's 2021! Madness folks, but excited to be back for another year. This show is as good an example of what the EFTM podcast is th...

Reflecting on 2020

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a year huh, a crazy thing that gave everything - on this show all the normal guff, plus a bit of a reflection on 2020 for EFTM. Those Apple AirP...

Movie Making Magic

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just what does it take to make a Feature Length action movie with Robots and action? A few acorns, and a MacBook pro apparently. Talking to Mark Toia...

Merry Christmas! (Too soon?)

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The great debate, put the tree up now, or wait till December? It's 2020 - I say do it whenever you want! Info on our great prize giveaways, new stre...

The Catch of the Decade

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After more than ten years, I catch up with the co-founder for Catch of the Day - now catch.com.au about his amazing success, work ethic and family lif...

Gaming, Cameras and Headphones

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The EFTM podcast isn't just about talking to you about tech, it's about helping you. Taking your calls and talking to you directly about your tech qu...

Augmented Reality really comes to life

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's some awesome new applications for Augmented Reality in our market with Volkswagen adding cars to your driveway with just your phone, and even ...

Light up your walls with Nanoleaf plus Recycling your gadgets

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's lots to consider when thinking about proactive steps we can take for the environment, and one of them is disposal and where you do that. This...

Talking NBN with the Minister plus the future of VR

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Federal Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks about the NBN Gigabit announcement highlighting the reasons for the timing and the plan going forw...

A robot what?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's got himself a Robot Lawnmower - so how's that all work? How is the setup process? Plus your calls on Smart TVs and Headphones, along with NBN ...

EXCLUSIVE: NBN CEO Stephen Rue talks about the Gigabit Plans announced today

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NBN CEO Stephen Rue takes time out of a very busy day of announcements for NBN to chat with Trevor about the news. 75% of homes on the fixed line net...

An all-new Vodafone & TPG

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk to CEO of TPG Telecom Iñaki Berroeta about the new company, the challenges, and the plans for a Merged TPG and Vodafone. Plus, your...

Fetch TV and Tap & Go mobile

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a rush toward contactless payments, and there's improvements to Digital Wallet payments too. This week I speak with Samsung's Mark Hodgs...

Solving a Rubik's Cube

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, so I've never been able to solve a Rubik's cube - short attention span maybe? But now I have a gadget that can teach me - the GoCube and I'm excit...

No More News on Facebook?

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook has responded to the ACCC Media guidelines with a very clear response. No more sharing of news articles on Facebook - thats what will happen...

You love live sport? And don't have Kayo? MADNESS!

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Father's Day is approaching, so Trev has a list of things he thinks you should consider for Dad this year - from $20 up, there's something for everyon...

What is Google thinking?

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Google are out on the attack, trying to rally the support of all Aussies toward their fight with the ACCC over Media guidelines that could cost them m...

The Thong Song?

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the EFTM Podcast Trev talks to a bloke who has been working on an app for years that connects people with products, businesses, and tradi...

Multiplayer on a Commodore 64?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week a trip down memory lane, the Commodore 64 and why my son has a lot to learn about the history of gaming. Loads of calls, we'll talk TV advi...

No Anti-Maskers welcome

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show we take a look at the new normal, and how it's changing some things - like the car Industry. Nick Reid, Marketing Manager at Volks...

You called your Robot what?

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn't name their robot vacuum? It's the cool thing to do. This week I talk to the Aussie boss of ECOVACS about the awesome new Deebot T8 AIVI ...

Are we COVIDSafe or not?

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'll talk to Don Anderson, Head of Family & Learning Partnerships for YouTube APAC about the rise of LEARNING via YouTube and the huge amoun...

Time for another EV Challenge drive?

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New TV buying advice is more common than ever, my latest twitter outrage and more of your calls Plus keeping your Identity safe online and checking i...

Our motto is ABC - but this won't cost 8 cents a day

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the EFTM Podcast, FREE! Not 8c, or 11.2c, or 20c a day - but hey, our motto is ABC - Always Be Contenting. On this show, talking about the D...

What is a Hook Truck?

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a busy start to the week, lots of calls to get through this week on everything from Smart TVs to NBN Speeds and WiFi. We'll even learn together...

Good Deeds, Winners & Tech inside Fire Trucks

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It feels good to do good, so this week I hope that feeling is shared among the whole EFTM podcast community with a call to the winner of our LG OLED T...

Streaming, Oppo and iRacing

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss a shocking online purchase, basically a scam and the regrets about just that - plus your calls on everything from streaming to WiF...

Ed Husic, Ruslan Kogan & Your Calls

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talking politics? No, well - kinda, Ed Husic joins me to discuss tech in a post Covid world, how Australia can tackle being an exporter of technology ...

The NBN, Covid-19, BINGE & your calls

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Callers on this show asking about everything from WiFi speed boosters, Brand new smartphones and Snooker? Yep, Snooker on Eurosports and how you can ...

Callers, Opinion, Sam Skontos and Greg Rust

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's back - as it was and better still. Trevor Long taking your calls on technology or anything you like (like streaming) as well as some thoughts on...

I'm BACK BABY!

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just a teaser, a placeholder, but ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - I'm back.

089 - Coronavirus for all!

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, isn't there some crazy stuff going on in the world. Trev is joined by Stephen Fenech to chat about the topic that you can't avoid - Sorry! We ...

088 - Megxit live from CES

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trev and the team are at CES and after a few days on the floor, it's time to take a look at the big issues. Meghan and Harry - Megxit - what's the de...

087 - Getting Loose

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of EFTM Stephen Fenech joins Trevor this week to talk everything from Virtual Power Plants to politics - these two can gibber. Stephen gets lo...

086 - Tomorrow and Kayo Sports CEO

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Trev being Leo Sayer (One man band - get it?) - But don't worry, the Did you Know is still happening. Trev rabbits on about Christmas, his Merce...

085 - Will there be a tomorrow?

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Uber has launched a reward scheme, Bowen is Gold, Trev, well - he's not:) The Tesla Model 3 has been driven and the boys reflect on five years of Tesl...

084 - Fake Moon Landing

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bowen and Trev talk Apple TV+, what's it like, is it worth it? Bowen's driven the Hyundai i30n Fastback and loves it, the disappearing speed camera w...

083 - The final fact

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aldi's latest Special Buy TV is a big deal - running Android TV it's more capable than ever and all that plus 65 inches for just $799! Mazda's new El...

082 - Kenny and Shane

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Telco loyalty and why you should be looking around, Bowen visits Darwin for the World Solar Challenge and we call Shane Jacobson to see how much of a ...

081 - Dick's...... Mustang

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How great is this show? The fans say so... Foxtel's push into Loyalty and their shunning of 4K for Bathurst this year... Bowen takes a look at the Fo...

080 - Bowling Balls

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Godfreys - that bloke has done more for Vacuums than Dyson - you think? Bowen reviews the Nissan Navara N-Trek, Trev takes a look at the subscription...

079 - Clean your gutters

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our mega smartphone giveaway, the early data on our mobile survey, Toyota's Hybrid domination and the cracking new Rav4 Hybrid bowen has been driving,...

078 - Pack of Pricks

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Look, this is a pretty loose show this week. Trev explains what's new about the iPhone 11 and Bowen is filthy about the changes to his current phone ...

077 - Credit Card Hero

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bowen is a Hero. A Credit Card Hero - the tale of his heroics kicks off the show today. Plus, the all-electric Porsche Taycan - our full thoug...

076 - Keeping Used Jars

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How big a TV is TOO big? Trev's seen Samsung's THE WALL and wants his whole wall to be a TV - Bowen not so much. Bowen has been ripping up the dust...

075 - Godzilla in the Garage

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's got a tiny Palm - PHONE that is - the smallest smartphone we've ever seen.... why? Bowen's driven a Nissan GT-R 50th anniversary edition for 1...

074 - Teflon Toilets

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at the coolest gadget for parents of young kids - the BIRDE KIDS SPEAKER. Bowen took the Lexus to Bathurst - he tells us how that g...

073 - Cyclists on Motorways

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Ashes has got Trev thinking about why people aren't watching HD channels - they are free, yet some people aren't choosing them!!! We've driven th...

072 - Going Nuclear

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

BIG SHOW this week - starting with thoughts on Smart Speakers after the Kantar Research showed 13% of Aussie homes have one. The boys drove and loved...

071 - The Piano Dilemma

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Foxtel is launching updates to their IQ boxes and services, and it appears that will include Netflix with a leaked image of a new Foxtel Remote hittin...

070 - Share the Spirit

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The boys have an excessively large Carbon Footprint driving some very large cars this week, Trev's talking about refurbished phones and how Bowen just...

069 - Tug of War

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tug of War and the best in the world, the stunning Netgear Meural electronic picture frame, Audi's high-tech Q8 SUV, the new way to buy and sell cars ...

068 - Jingle Duped

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are talking 5G Conspiracy theories and just what the truth is with 5G. Bowen's driving the Suzuki Vitara and is impressed with its capabilit...

067 - Women's Issues

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've read your reviews - thanks! Please join the Man Cave on Facebook! - now this week, Bowen drives the 2020 Holden Colorado - why do people spend ...

066 - Swingers

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Look, there's been a bit of drama - the boys drove an Electric car a bit too far... the story, and more.... New train line and trains in Sydney - we...

065 - Cling Wrap

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The boys as usual cover off the week in tech, cars and lifestyle. But let's be real, it's nothing more than 1 hour of pure drivel.

064 - Libido

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new sheriff in town - DJI launches the Osmo Action - a New GoPro Competitor. Bowen is driving the Alpine A110 and it's a rocket-ship, he's ...

063 - Blown away by VR

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bowen and Trev get their first look at the new Oculus Quest and it's mind blowing - really! Bowen's driving two great BMW's and has the lowdown on wh...

062 - Chippy

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Trev finally fully reviews the Huawei P30 Pro - and we ask - why should Bowen try Android? We're driving the Mazda CX5 and Kia Sorento SUVs...

061 - Hairdressers

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trev and Bowen discuss the good old days of Vinyl as Trev looks at Sony's Turntable with Bluetooth - Bowen is driving the NISMO Juke and we've still g...

060 - Integrity

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All together again, the boys are back - and this week we're talking electric cars, the long and the short of it, plus we're driving the Hyundai Ioniq ...

059 - Honesty

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bowen's missing - does it still stack up? Your thoughts? Talking foldable phones and what the future holds - tracking your kids with the new Alcatel...

IN THE MAN CAVE: Daniel Ricciardo

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talking all things F1 in 2019, his move to Renault, the differences in the cars, the possible close racing in 2019 and responding to claims by others ...

058 - Express Post

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The boys discuss the latest home security cameras coming out from D-Link and how they take on the current brands and products. Bowen drives the HSV S...

057 - Respect

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook turns 15 - all the dramas over the last year - is it a good thing though overall? Bowen drives the Subaru Forester 2019 and Renault Megane R...

056 - Collaboration

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Suzuki Jimny - a classic or a joke? Bowen seems to love it, what do the boys thing? Trev's handing out Smartwatches which gets us thinking about ...

055 - CES LIVE SHOW

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The show is well and truly underway, the boys are back and on fire. Recorded LIVE they discuss everything from the future of cars to massage chairs, h...

054 - CES 2019 SHOW ONE

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are deep into CES 2019, it's day 1 and the show is underway so Trev, Bowen and John get together to discuss what they've seen and what's hot ...

053 - CES PREVIEW

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A live show talking all things CES with John who's about to head to the US and CES for the first time ever...

052 - Loyalty

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just what was hidden under Christmas Trees this year? Trev takes a look at the App Store rankings to work it out. Bowen drove a Tesla to Bathurst wi...

051 - Teamwork

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Keyboard warriors that we are - what did we Google this year. The boys take on the Google list of 2018 searches. Bowen's been driving Fords and the ne...

050 - No Worries

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The electric car revolution is hitting full swing, Bowen has driven the Jaguar i-Pace electric car and is impressed. We've launched our safest driver...

049 - We're not great drivers

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trev and Bowen have kicked of a mini challenge using the app UbiCar - it monitors and scores your driving, and we want you to take part - we're even o...

IN THE MAN CAVE: KAYO Sports CEO Julian Ogrin

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The hype around KAYO Sports launching has been loud here at EFTM, lots of your comments, questions etc - so Trevor sat down with KAYO CEO Julian Ogrin...

048 - Robots, Christmas Lights and the Toyota Camry

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's been in Korea where he saw Robots giving directions, what he reckons are trees more beautiful than in Australia and learned about the brains ab...

047 - Geoff's Wine

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Netflix of Sport - KAYO Sports launches with Fox Sports and more, just what you need as a sports fan right? The boys discuss. Bowen's into Hyund...

046 - Getting Chickens

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from New York City - Trev asks - can an iPad Pro really replace a laptop?? Bowen is big wraps on the Hyundai Santa Fe - great family car optio...

045 - Holidays!

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's back from his Family holiday but Geoff's missing. Despite that, the boys discuss all things America, including the new Holden Arcadia, freakis...

044 - Mission Winnow

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Foxtel are in the wars with crazy new pricing for their streaming service, but at the same time 4K is coming and it's awesome. Nissan's Leaf is comin...

043 - Who's John?

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who the hell is John? This week the team discuss the latest edition of Forza Horizon based in Britain, Bowen drives the Mazda 6 which he rates highly,...

042 - Travel talk

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back! There's a new GoPro out - Trev's got that covered, Bowen has been in Madrid driving the new Supra, Trev's all over the new iPhones...

041 - Talking to Strangers

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff has a baby!! Like, seriously, Geoff's a dad. So we discuss. Bowen drives the stunning Audi A8 limo, A woman dupes a bunch of blokes in New Yo...

IN THE MAN CAVE: STEVE "Blocker" ROACH

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bowen and Trev sit down with Rugby League great Steve "Blocker" Roach - a huge career with the Balmain Tigers, an Australian Representative who then m...

040 - Forever home

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Foxtel is launching a 4K channel and that's big news for Sports fans - the cricket this summer will be in 4K - Bowen drove the all new Corolla and is ...

IN THE MAN CAVE: PETER OVERTON

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He's the face of Channel 9, the anchor for the nightly news bulletin and an all-round nice guy. Peter Overton was good enough to spare some time wit...

039 - Toilet Humour

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Trev visits the Catch.com.au warehouse and has his eye opened to online shopping. Bowen drives the Mercedes X Class Ute, Geoff's great idea to get us ...

IN THE MAN CAVE: GREG RUST

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You know him from Channel 10's Formula One coverage over many years, and from the V8 Supercar series TV coverage over years too - or frankly any motor...

038 - Trolleygate

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new scam doing the rounds and it hits on a very taboo subject and heaps of people will be falling for it - we're calling it Sextortion. Bow...

037 - Static in the air

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google's in hot water over Android with the European Union and we can't work out what the fuss is, Bowen's driving a stunning Lexus and Trev's got the...

036 - Jumping the Shark and Bulls Wool

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating ten years of the iPhone in Australia with the boys talking about their experience with the iPhone over the years. Bowen drives the new Min...

035 - Ghost Cars

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's App store turns 10 - do you remember you first app download? How the world has changed in that time. Bowen takes the Porsche Panamera to Grenf...