EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle
Episodes
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...
034 - Clubbing with Geoff
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Would you pay for Facebook, or subscribe to a Facebook Group that has a monthly fee? Bowen drives the Suzuki Vitara range and it's a bloody great ca...
033 - Bags of fun
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We talk Optus fail and the future of streaming, how will the future of sports rights work? Bowen drives the Ferrari 488 Spider and it's an instant win...
032 - Cutting the grass
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bowen drives the all new 2018 Ford Mustang and shares his thoughts on what is a much better car following on from the highly successful Mustang here i...
031 - Old Spice and Candles
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon is brushing Aussies from accessing their US store and turning it into a Political debate. Bowen drives the stunning Audi RS4 and it's one hell ...
030 - 2 Beers please
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's testing a new offline translator, a little device that could change your travel to some non-English speaking countries. Battery start and bat...
029 - Back in 5 Minutes
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google launches a crazy new voice assistant capable of making phone calls and sounding like a human - the boys discuss the ups and downs and uses of t...
IN THE MAN CAVE: John Laws
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the EFTM Man Cave is one of Radio's best known names. John Laws is a talkback radio pioneer who over a career of many decades has been ...
028 - Geoff killed Siri
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More smart home devices, Amazon's Echo spot is a fun little device with a screen - we discuss all the smart home assistant and Geoff goes off on a tan...
027 - Spiders
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How smart is a smart home and is it ok to get into it now - Chris and Trevor discuss their smart-home experiences, plus we've been driving a stunner f...
IN THE MAN CAVE: Baby John Burgess
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wandering into the EFTM Man Cave this week to chat Cars, Tech and general life stories is the one and only Baby John Burgess. Known as the host of a...
026 - Cops are Tops
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new range of TVs about to hit the market and as a result we've got great deals right now, so what is the incentive to buy the next generatio...
SPECIAL: Cricket rights - check, check one two... did you get the check?
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Long talks to Billy Birmingham - the 12th Man - about the changing landscape of cricket, his reflections on the Channel 9 commentary box and ho...
024 - Milking it
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dramas with the NBN with new technology rolling out - is the whole thing a drama or is it time to let it go and move on, the Ford Ranger Raptor pricin...