Two Blokes Talking Tech

#536 PRIVATE - TV Themes

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you guess them?

Movies: Star Wars

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most popular movies, and movie franchises in history. One man who is one of Australia's biggest fans, sits with another who's never sat do...

TBTT #536 - Street View

26 May 2022

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Google's world wide photos of every street and more turns 15 years old - Street View has changed the way we see places we've never been, or places we ...

EFTM: Boost doing very well

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of corporate spin, it's refreshing to hear plain talk - and that's what Peter Adderton does - talks straight. I talk to him about Boost Mob...

Tech Guide #503 - 4K sport coverage, why you need a dash cam, the biggest tablet

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We go behind the scenes with Fox Sports and its 4K coverage and talk to Chief Technology officer Les Wigan, the research that will show you why you ne...

#535 PRIVATE - Family Calendar

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two blokes talking about their wives?

Movies: Top Gun

21 May 2022

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I feel the need, the need for speed! Yes, it's happening, with the new Top Gun movies hitting cinemas, Stephen takes Trev through one of the Best Mov...

TBTT #535 - Electronic Voting

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I mean, it's madness using pen and paper isn't it? So Stephen and Trevor discuss how it could work, should work and how long it would take to move to ...

EFTM: Energy Minister Angus Taylor talks renewable energy and Electric Cars

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, talking about a green energy future and just what next for Electric Cars, the Minister for Energy Angus Taylor joins Trevor to talk just da...

Tech Guide #502 - Google Pixel 7, Sony 1000XM5 headphones, Wordle alternatives

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google teases its new Pixel devices including the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch, Sony has unveiled its new flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones, if you...

#534 PRIVATE - Lookalikes

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Kids and Shows

Movies: The Game

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To describe The Game as a Thriller is an understatement. Michael Douglas and Sean Penn star in a wild ride about a man celebrating his birthday and...

TBTT #534 - Farewell iPod

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is discontinuing the iPod, after a long run of 21 years the music lives on through so many other products the iPod is a bit redundant now. Plus...

EFTM: Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks Coalition NBN and Comms policy

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Federal Election which is now just a couple of weeks away, incumbent Communications Minister Paul Fletcher joins me to talk about the ele...

Tech Guide #501- Facebook called out by whistleblower, change your password

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Facebook tried to bully the Australian Govt on the media bargaining code, the smartphone designed specifically for seniors, why you need to change...

#533 PRIVATE: Ozark or bust

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two blokes talking rubbish

Movies: The Untouchables

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A cracking cast in a Gangster film set in the 1930's. Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner, Sean Connery - does it get much better? The story of Prohibitio...

EFTM: Bringing Stress Levels down - but no politics

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk stress and health tracking with technology - talking to Susie Felber from Withings. Plus an update on the Election politics of Tech...

TBTT #533 - LG's 2022 TV range announced

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big day for LG with 42 new TVs announced ranging in price from $1000 to almost $60,000 - all the details on the range Trevor and Stephen checked out...

Tech Guide Episode 500 - join in the celebrations and win great prizes

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from the many people we've worked with over the years over 500 episodes and also enter to win great prizes. On this week’s show: Seniors warned...

#532 PRIVATE - The weight

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GIbber jabber.

Movies: Rocky

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rocky is one of the best known films of all time, and for Stephen Fenech it's one of his all-time favourites. Trevor Long doesn't remember seeing it, ...

EFTM: A big purple phone? and Ditching Foxtel Cable

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Foxtel has customers up in arms and or confused - what do you do when they ditch cable? A couple of callers this week with that very question. Plus y...

TBTT #532: Elon's Twitter Takeover

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the big story of the week, Elon's Twitter takeover - Elon Musk has bought twitter, but what does it mean? what will change? What recommendations ...

Tech Guide Episode 499 - Apple accessibility features for everyone, tech for older Australians

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about tech that can help the disabled, the elderly and protect children. We take you through Apple’s many accessibility features tha...

Movies: Gallipoli

23 Apr 2022

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The 1981 story of Gallipoli was a school trip movie for Stephen Fenech, while Trevor Long has never seen it. This is less a story of war and more a ...

Tech Guide Episode 498 - Apple and Samsung's plans for 2022

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What we can expect from Apple and Samsung in 2022 and will be the big launch events return this year? Apple has also unveiled the winners of its Shot ...

#531 PRIVATE - Easter Treat

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An easter feast.

Movies: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Carrey's breakout role that showcases his brilliance as a comedic actor using every fibre of his being to portray the role of the crazy "Pet Detec...

TBTT #531 - Yay it’s Election time!

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor and Stephen unpack a bit of the technological influence on our elections as a warning to those looking to use Social media information to form ...

EFTM: Tech in F1 plus Deadly Science

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I travelled to the Melbourne Grand Prix and had a great time - of course! But I also uncovered some great stories, two of which I want to sh...

Tech Guide Episode 497 - EVs sales barriers, Telstra scam text filter, Huawei Watch GT 3

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australians are keen on EVs so what’s holding back sales, how will the Telstra filter block scam text messages and should we be worried about privac...

#530 PRIVATE - Excel Guru

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

F1 Predictions and More

MOVIES: GoodFellas

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This movie may well be the embodiment of this very show. Stephen Fenech rates GoodFellas as one of his absolute favourite movies of all time. Trevor L...

TBTT #530 - New HP Printers and more

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HP have kindly hosted the two blokes at Sydney's Crown Towers to show them a brand new printer. Interestingly the HP ENVY Inspire is a mix of old and...

Tech Guide Episode 496 - Online car shopping, Mac Studio and Echo Show 15 reviews

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How you can buy a used car online and have it delivered to your door in seven days, on World Backup Day we stress the importance of backing up our dat...

#529 PRIVATE: That Slap

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it might be a week ago, but we've gotta talk about it

MOVIES: Predator

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Arnold Schwarzenegger is the leader of an elite team of paramilitary rescue experts, they take to the jungle on a mission that turns out to be more th...

EFTM: Electric Cars and the Election

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of calls and questions this week, from Screen time to WiFi. Trevor Long is here to take your calls, help with those tech questions or buying adv...

TBTT #529 - Headphones and April Fools

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Made in Australia, the new Rode headphones the boys think are the bees knees for pro applications like studios, podcasting and production. While we'r...

Tech Guide Episode 495 - Apple's green manufacturing, Navman dash cams, Sony LinkBuds review

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has revealed a green manufacturing process to create the iPhone SE, Navman has released its latest range of dash cams, Shazam adds a new feature...

#528 PRIVATE - Retirement

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shocked by Ash, Holiday time

MOVIES: Good Will Hunting

26 Mar 2022

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This may well be the best example of this podcast yet. Stephen Fenech has seen Good Will Hunting more times than it had Oscar nominations. While Trev...

TBTT #528 - Mid-Priced Mobiles

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung's new A Series smartphone offers Samsung design, great features and camera all at prices between $329 and $799. Plus Motorola has new phones ...

EFTM: NBN Upgrades and buying advice

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sore throat and all, we're doing the show! Lots of NBN news today, with upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network improving speeds and making it avai...

Tech Guide Episode 494 - Samsung Galaxy A Series, The Godfather 50th Anniversary 4K restoration

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australian seniors using more tech but admit they are still struggling to keep up, Samsung has launched its affordable range of Galaxy A Series of sma...

#527 PRIVATE - Literally gibber

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

pure and simple

MOVIES: A Quiet Place

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Long has never seen or even heard of this movie. Yet Stephen Fenech has seen it multiple times and rates it quite highly. Directed by and Star...

TBTT #567 - It's TV Season

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has come out of the gates well ahead of the rest with their 2022 TV launch. Stephen and Trevor have all the prices specs and details. Both ...

EFTM: Talkback Technology

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast that's all about help, helping people with technology issues try to solve them And also helping people confused by what amazing tec...

Tech Guide Episode 493 - Apple event recap, new dating app fast tracks path to love, LG XBOOM 360

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We go through the products unveiled at Apple Peek Performance event, Screen Australia creates a $6m fund for emerging game developers, the new dating ...

#526 PRIVATE - Flooded

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of those affected by the rains

MOVIES: Leon: The Professional

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luc Besson directs this assassin's tale starring Jean Reno and Gary Oldman - but with a standout starring debut movie performance by Natalie Portman. ...

EFTM: BYD Electric Car - Hype to deliver

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from Barcelona and it was a great trip, good to get away and some interesting fun was had! Your calls are a priority, so lots to get through...

TBTT #526 - New iPhone SE

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's first event of 2022 took place this morning, tonight, we wrap up all the news. The new iPhone SE - not quite what was hoped, but still a grea...

Tech Guide Episode 492 - Charge your EV with renewable energy, Australia braces for Russian cyber attacks, S22 review

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian start-up that allows EV drivers to charge their vehicles with renewable energy, Australian businesses have been warned about a probable...

#525 PRIVATE - Banana Smoothie

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just disgusting

MOVIES: Ghostbusters

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who you gunna call? Ghostbusters. Sure, Trev knows of the movie, and the characters and of course the song - but what is the actual story line. Fol...

TBTT #525 - Apple & MWC

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has announced an event next week - new iPhone SE likely, so what will they reveal, and what do we think the SE will look like? Trev's back from...

Tech Guide Episode 491 - More grief for semiconductor industry, the smartphones unveiled at MWC

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How the Russian-Ukraine conflict will impact the already weakened semiconductor industry, we take a look at the smartphones announced at Mobile World ...

Movies: The Shawshank Redemption

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This one breaks the trend, because Trev knows and loves this movie. Join Trevor and Stephen as they recap the great movie The Shawshank Redemption. A...

TBTT #524 - Mobile World Congress

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress (and Formula One) - what to expect from the big mobile brands at MWC like Samsung, Oppo, TCL and Nokia.....

EFTM: Peloton and Fancy Watches

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not things you'd hear together normally, but hey, this isn't a normal show! This is EFTM. This week I talk to Dave Packles from Peloton about the prod...

Tech Guide Episode 490 - BYD EVs land in Australia, which smartphones hold their value, Sony LiveBuds

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BYD has launched its affordable electric vehicles in Australia and MG Motor has released a charger that works with all EVs, which smartphones hold the...

#523 PRIVATE - Reacher

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chatting Streaming and stuff

Movies: 12 Angry Men

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A black and white classic, with a cast of the biggest names of the era. Unique because of it's simplicity, yet a complex story. 12 Men are locked in...

#523 - Smart Homes across Australia

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australian's are adopting the Internet of things at a rapid pace with over six million homes now using IoT devices according to Telsyte analysis. Son...

EFTM: The Screentime dilemma

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just how do parents keep track of screen time and more importantly how hard is it to do so with kids of all ages. University of Queensland research i...

Tech Guide Episode 489 - Samsung Galaxy S22, AirTags update, online creeping

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Samsung Australian Vice Garry McGregor about the new Galaxy S22 range of smartphones which have just been announced, Apple to update its Ai...

#522 PRIVATE - Quiet please!

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More random gibber

Movies: Independence Day

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about blockbusters, Independence Day is an epic, the 1994 Alien Invasion film stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and so many more. St...

#522 - Samsung Galaxy S22

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung announces the all new Galaxy S22 series, three phones, amazing cameras and the return of the famed Note series features. Trevor and Stephen h...

EFTM: Facebook's laughable Aussie court action

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A funny week with Facebook being kicked out of the Federal court for being completely divorced from reality, Trev's thoughts of course. Electric Cars...

Tech Guide Episode 488 - Beware love scams, KFC delivered by drone, new iPhone next month

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day – don’t become a victim – we’ll show you how, if you’ve got a hankering for KFC – you ...

#521 PRIVATE - Boba Fett Baby!

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Probably the longest Star Wars related chat in a while..

Movies: A Bronx Tale

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of Stephen Fenech's favourite movies of all time, so when he realised Trevor Long hadn't seen it - well, it had to be covered on the show....

#521 - Wordle Gone Mad

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen's a Wordle Sharer, but Trev isn't - what's all the fuss, is it worth a million dollars? High tech cars, Jaguar launches with Alexa built in, ...

EFTM: Android App! And your calls

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally the EFTM app for Android is available and we appreciate the patience and feedback from Android phone users. Details this week on the show. Pl...

Tech Guide Episode 487 - EV shipments to jump in 2022, Samsung S22 launch date revealed

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Electric vehicle shipments are set to increase in 2022, Samsung has named the date for the launch of its flagship Galaxy S22 smartphones – and we ha...

#520 PRIVATE - Broken Tooth

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yep, that's true

MOVIES: Friday Night Lights

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A sporting story based on real events. A small-town Texas High School has the eyes of the town on them. This is the story of the season leading up to...

#520 - Aussie Pride

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating Australia, talking about the innovations and gadgets that have come out of Australia, as well as some of the biggest tech companies that a...

EFTM: Back in '22 and Taking your Calls

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talkback technology, if you've got a question about technology, or need to buy something new - Trev's here to help! Head to EFTM.com and click ASK ...

Tech Guide Episode 486 - Samsung teases S22, record $323m lost to scams

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has teased it’s new upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 smartphones, Australians lost a record $323m in scams in 2021 and 3 in 5 Australians workin...

#519 PRIVATE - Streaming it

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've been streaming a bit:)

MOVIES: Stand By Me

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 1986 film Stand by Me is less of a blockbuster more of a classic, and in so many ways. A breakout cast with names that today are instantly recogn...

#519 - Back to School

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back home, and this week with School going back - we're talking back to school devices! Laptops, Chromebooks and Mobile phones. Plus, R...

Tech Guide Episode 485 - ways to save while staying connected, Vegas Loop, CES

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australians are spending $3.86bn a month to stay connected and entertained – how you can save money, we ride the Vegas Loop in a Tesla and tell you ...

MOVIES: Pulp Fiction

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pulp Fiction, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino is one hell of a classic in so many ways. Starring John Travolta in his comeback role alongsi...

Tech Guide Episode 484 - the latest tech and gadgets from CES 2022

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We were in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and new wrap all the major announcements as well the quirkiest gadgets, health and wellness dev...

MOVIES: AVATAR

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar tops the charts as the highest grossing movie of all time, and it was ahead of its time. This film features some o...

#518b - CES 2022 Day 3 - Time to wrap up

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on CES 2022 as the show wraps up on the third and final day. Stephen and Trevor talk robot coffees, Electric cars and the Elon Musk Boring...

#518a - CES 2022 - SHOW OPEN - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Show is open and the Blokes have checked out the big names and some small.. What's new from LG, what's Samsung doing and why is Sony talking abou...

Tech Guide Episode 483 - we're off to Las Vegas for CES 2022

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're off to Las Vegas for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung has unveiled a new tablet that’s faster and with a larger display and LG has ...

#518 - CES 2022 - Unveiled - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Las Vegas, Stephen and Trevor kick off the Annual CES with a look at the fun and quirky gadgets on show. How big will CES be? How many peop...

MOVIES: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An Oscar Winning classic - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a docu-like look at the lives of the men inside a mental institution. Jack Nicholson st...

PRIVATE - The end of 2021 - OFF TO CES!

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The boys just wanted to be here to say hi, and shoot the breeze about CES and the end of 2021.

MOVIES: Die Hard

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Die Hard is NOT a Christmas Movie - Or is it? That's a big part of the debate around this brilliant film. Bruce Willis stars as the one man in the w...

Tech Guide Episode 482 - 2022 workplace changes, new Hisense and LG TVs, Oppo folding phone

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why the workplace of 2022 is going to look a lot different after the pandemic, Hisense and LG unveil their 2022 TVs ahead of the Consumer Electronics ...

#517 PRIVATE - Covid's back!

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

YAY! Or bloody not!