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Thrifty Podcast: OOPS, ALL GAMES! : The Good Job Lighthouse

W"elcome to another chapter of my Audio Thrifting Diary. Brick Body Shane Becker joins the quarantine circle for another round of games. The thing is, Shane really likes games and having fun. Toddy hopes to bring that up at some point and use it to his advantage. Games / Show Topics : THRIFTY THRIVIA TRIVIA A head to head multiple choice answer game, about the items in our thrift haul. VINTAGE vs. MODERN Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. THE RETAIL CHAIN After being given one items' value, you must decide whether it's value is higher or lower than the next item in it's chain. Four items items total. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Our Dirt Sheet Twitter : @thriftypodcast We do thrift haul vids on Youtube : @thriftypodcast

Apr 6, 20201h 1m

Comic Book Pitt 347: Batman: The Adventures Continue #1

Cait, Dan, Jared, Link, and Shawn talk about the current change in the comic book industry, reminiscing about old media, Suncoast video stores, the morality of watching morally bankrupt actors, and more... Comics discussed includes Action Comics, Batman: The Adventures Continue, Creepy Presents...Alex Toth, Jack Kirby's Fourth World, Life is Strange, Strange Academy, and The Detachment Preview Edition. WHERE TO FIND US: Comic Book Pitt is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK EPISODES: You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM

Apr 6, 20201h 34m

Listen to Your Parents: Greetings From the Northwest

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, we talk with Tina from Seattle, Washington about what it's been like for her and her son at home, the essential work she that takes her away from home every workday while many are doing that from home and her experience recently making an unexpected flight to Cincinnati, Ohio. We also talk about the challenge of educating our children at home and share some ideas that may help you maintain a positive routine in your own home. Matt and Jen are joined by fellow parents Tina from Seattle, WA and Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY. Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed: - Pittsburgh airport used as parking spot for dozens of unused planes (https://bit.ly/3dSYvyC) Jackbox Games (jackboxgames.com) Zoom Videoconferencing (https://zoom.us/) Subscribe for the Podcast at https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/Follow Listen to Your Parents! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listentoyourparents/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/listentoparentsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoparents/

Apr 3, 202050 min

Indy Mayhem Show: Still Stuck at Home

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We are joined by Beastman, Tyler Klein, Justin Idol, and Ronnie Starks to talk about how they are keeping themselves occupied, original WrestleMania plans, Dungeons and Dragons, staying in shape, WWE's Elias, calls to wrestlers and a cameo by Heel Bradley! Support all of our Friends of the Show and Friends of the Network! Learn how you can support via merch stores, Patreon and more at www.indywrestling.us/covid19-support !

Apr 3, 202059 min

Wrestling Mayhem Show 708: What the Mania?

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This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. "One Cool Cat" Justin Idol and his cool cats join the show as we get back to the wrestling chat, including: Justin Idol isn't up on WWE, so we play, WrestleMania or Mayhem Mania with the matches! What are we excited about in this peculiar pre-taped empty arena stage for WrestleMania We chat with Idol about the new social media efforts for Renegade Wrestling Alliance and trying to use Tik Tok Big Question: What wrestler would you like to be quarantined with? (don't be creepy) We touch base on the fallout from Mayhem Mania with Matt Carlins What did you learn from pro wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Justin Idol, Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Hotwheelz (@hotwheelzrwa) Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

Apr 1, 20201h 35m

What the Mania? | Wrestling Mayhem Show 708

<p><strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="http://www.indywrestling.us/" target="_blank">Indy Wrestling US</a>, <a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="https://www.sidekickmediaservices.com/" target="_blank">Sidekick Media Services</a>.</strong></p> "One Cool Cat" Justin Idol and his cool cats join the show as we get back to the wrestling chat, including: Justin Idol isn't up on WWE, so we play, WrestleMania or Mayhem Mania with the matches! What are we excited about in this peculiar pre-taped empty arena stage for WrestleMania We chat with Idol about the new social media efforts for Renegade Wrestling Alliance and trying to use Tik Tok Big Question: What wrestler would you like to be quarantined with? (don't be creepy) We touch base on the fallout from Mayhem Mania with Matt Carlins What did you learn from pro wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Justin Idol, Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Hotwheelz (@hotwheelzrwa) Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

Apr 1, 20202h 12m

Comic Book Pitt 346: Suicide Squad #4

What is life like during the Staycationpocalypse? Scott watched “Bumblebee” and “Baby Driver” and is working on the new season of Kaiju Kitty for 7x7 Comics. Dan played the group party game Psych!, is watching “Community”, “The Shield”, and “Star Trek: Picard”, and read “Asterios Polyp”, “Hawkman” Vol 1 TPB 2018, and Tom King’s “Mister Miracle” Comics discussed includes Batman Last Knight on Earth #2-3, The Batman Who Laughs #7, Suicide Squad #4, American Jesus #3, X-Ray Robot #1, Five Years #8, and Grendel vs The Shadow #1-3. WHERE TO FIND US: Comic Book Pitt is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK EPISODES: You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM

Apr 1, 20201h 16m

AwesomeCast 488: Animal Crossing PoopCast

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. We are broadcasting from our bunkers again this week as Brian Crawford of PGHMuseums.org joins us! This week’s topics include: Katie's Awesome thing of the Week is British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit available online Chilla is excited about the FCC requiring phone companies to authenticate Caller ID Brian is getting a lot our of his Mirosoft Surface Hub, and expanded with his KETAKY Microsoft Surface Pro USB/HDMI hub like this one. Sorg likes the new trend of professional sports like NBA and NASCAR adopting esports as an alternative to their events Everyone's favorite Weather App Dark Sky has been acquired by Apple Pornhub Donates 50,000 Surgical Masks to Coronavirus Frontliners in NYC and a sex worker COVID-19 relief fund Want to travel at home? Earth Cam.no cost but to get all $4.99 in app purchase on iOS Dudders fills us in on the seedy world of Animal Crossing High Stakes Musical Chairs The Office’s John Krasinski launched a YouTube channel dedicated to good news Miss the Sidekick or Android G1? Here's a new keyboard slider phone on indiegogo! After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers. Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at [email protected] and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Briand Crawford (@PGHMuseums), Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), and John Chichilla (@chilla) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Apr 1, 20201h 0m

Fishing Without Bait 236: Stranger in a Strange Land

Jim Ellermeyer is back talking about our view on the situation presented to many of us these days. We look at perspectives, “changing the view of the horse”, how each of us are dealing with our quarantine, the weight of the words “I’m sorry” and our actions, active listening, defense mechanisms, and more! “Your actions speak so loudly, I can not hear what you are saying.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Mentioned Episodes: Episode 26: Butterfly Effect William Sly on episodes 232, 233 and 235. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mar 31, 202031 min

Monday Mayhem Wrestling Wrap Up 3/30/20: American Bad Ass

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We're singing the sweet tunes of quarantine as Mad Mike and Sorg kick off your Monday night talking about WWE RAW, the state of wrestling, fear of the unknown, the Firefly Funhouse match and the delight in the return of Biker Undertaker for WrestleMania!

Mar 31, 202045 min

Thrifty Podcast: OOPS, ALL GAMES! : Roaches Survive

"W"elcome to another chapter of my Audio Thrifting Diary. Quarantine continues. Goodwills are closed. OOPS, ALL GAMES! rolls on. There are some evil in some of tricks played against each other. Toddy and Josh time. Games / Show Topics : THRIFTY THRIVIA TRIVIA A head to head multiple choice answer game, about the items in our thrift haul. VINTAGE vs. MODERN Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. THE RETAIL CHAIN After being given one items' value, you must decide whether it's value is higher or lower than the next item in it's chain. Four items items total. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Our Dirt Sheet Twitter : @thriftypodcast We do thrift haul vids on Youtube : @thriftypodcast

Mar 31, 202050 min

Bardic Mystery Tour: Xeda’s Teaparty C: Fluffy

Flo and Grungo search for Sammy, and then we find out what Sammy has been up to this whole time.

Mar 31, 202053 min

Listen to Your Parents: Where's Jack Bauer?

Mar 27, 202049 min

Klein & Starks Excellent Toy Adventures

Tyler Klein and Ronnie Starks join forces for the pilot episode of their toy project! Join them as they talk about their favorite toys to collect, news from ToyCon 2020, and talking Ghostbusters, Power Rangers, Ninja Turles, comics and much more in their Pilot Episode! *Recorded February 28

Mar 26, 202036 min

Indy Mayhem Show: Lewis the Nerd

We chat with "The Heart of Ryse Wrestling" Lewis the Nerd after his Loser Leaves Ryse match with Military Intelligence partner Drake Braddock as we talk about his introduction to wrestling, training, and growing from PWX days to Ryse Wrestling. Got time on your hands? See all of our guests in action at www.indywrestling.network and www.indywrestling.us!

Mar 26, 202040 min

OPW Podcast: The Ocho

On this episode of the podcast, I have a retrospective on Occupy Pro Wrestling’s eight years of existence before giving a nice little bonus: the debut of the Bright Side of Wrestling podcast! As always, I take a look at the latest from our site partners in the Partner Spotlight, and talk a little bit about what’s to come. Be sure to look for The Bright Side of Wrestling on its own podcast feed coming soon!

Mar 26, 202020 min

Wrestling Mayhem Show 707: Point of Order

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This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. It's PATREON IN THE BANK! Marcus Mann and Zandar Gabriel join the thought experiment Mayhem Mania for the grand finale!!!!   Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Zander Gabriel (@breakerofgainz), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

Mar 25, 20202h 12m

Point of Order | Wrestling Mayhem Show 707

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<p><strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="http://www.indywrestling.us/" target="_blank">Indy Wrestling US</a>, <a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="https://www.sidekickmediaservices.com/" target="_blank">Sidekick Media Services</a>.</strong></p> It's PATREON IN THE BANK! Marcus Mann and Zandar Gabriel join the thought experiment Mayhem Mania for the grand finale!!!!   Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Zander Gabriel (@breakerofgainz), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

Mar 25, 20202h 12m

AwesomeCast 487: Hashtag John Wayne

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. The studio may be a little emptier than usual, but Sorg is pulling in Katie and Chilla to talk this week in tech news (and to catch up since everyone's been confined to home since last week's episode). This week's topics include: Chilla has given up on 2020. He is headed back to 1997 for his Awesome Thing of the Week with 1997 Chat. Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week last week extended into this week as she's been checking out Animal Crossing New Horizons to help keep her connected with her niece. We're talking comparison points between Animal Crossing on iOS to the new Animal Crossing New Horizons. Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is the Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah and the tech behind some talk show responses to COVID-19 shutdowns. Trevor Noah isn't the only one adjusting to COVID-19 shutdowns, Oprah has an AppleTV+ series. Have you checked out Netflix Party? Sorg has been checking out some thoughts from some of the podcasts he follows, and is sharing. Apple has a new iPad Pro with LiDAR scanner and trackpad support! Chilla is running through some great options for keyboards and other options for the new iPad Pro from Apple. Brother Sorg let us know about the Jay and Silent Bob video game on Steam. With dining establishments moving to takeout options, a Portland strip club is offering curbside delivery with Boober Eats. Using Zoom for video meetings? We have some pro tip options to avoid XXX videos flooding your screens. Pornhub is now Stay-At-Home-Hub. The Cowboy Museum put their security guard in charge of their social media - and it's just what we need. Adobe Creative Cloud is giving 2 months of service for free. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to see how awesome Slice is? Pirates players bought some pies for Allegheny General Hospital workers. Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at [email protected] and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), and John Chichilla (@chilla) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Mar 25, 202055 min

Fishing Without Bait 235: Turning Point with William

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly continue talking about his story, including the point where he moved on with his life, what he experienced as he reconnected with himself and his emotions, dealing with changing his behavior to help out people who have been in his situation. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mar 24, 202025 min

Monday Mayhem Wrap Up 3/23/20: Social Distance From Love My of Wrestling

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Mad Mike, Mainstream Matt, Nick Farrah and Sorg are sort of talking pro wrestling including the latest from WWE Raw, All Elite Wrestling helping out indy wrestlers, the next big Lego set, and a preview for Mayhem Mania Patreon in the Bank!

Mar 24, 202050 min

Bardic Mystery Tour: Xeda's Tea Party B: Investigation

The gang tries to find Xeda's missing bunny rabbit, Fluffy. They search the house high and low, and discover something interesting in the playroom involving a chest. www.bardicmysterytour.com

Mar 23, 202055 min

Thrifty Podcast: OOPS, ALL GAMES! : Hunkering down with the Lads PLAY itunes pic

"W"elcome to another chapter of my Audio Thrifting Diary. The original lads are back to bring some distance. Goodwill stores are closed, that means we have to get THRIFTY and figure out what this show will be like for the foreseeable. Josh Larkin joins Toddy for an OG Thrifter episode. WE PLAY GAMES. Games / Show Topics : THRIFTY THRIVIA TRIVIA - A head to head multiple choice answer game, about the items in our thrift haul. VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. THE RETAIL CHAIN - After being given one items' value, you must decide whether it's value is higher or lower than the next item in it's chain. Four items items total. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Our Dirt Sheet Twitter : @thriftypodcast We do thrift haul vids on Youtube : @thriftypodcast

Mar 23, 20201h 2m

Comic Book Pitt 345: Strange Adventures #1

Cait, Dan, Jared, and Link practice social distancing and hunker down in their respective homes for this episode to talk about Strange Adventures #1, Mercy #1, Zatanna and the House of Secrets OGN, Superman: Villains, Batman/Superman #7, Force Works 2020 #1, Spider-Man Noir #1, Fantastic Four: Grimm Noir, Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #1. WHERE TO FIND US: Comic Book Pitt is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK EPISODES: You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify! EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM

Mar 23, 20201h 1m

Listen to Your Parents: The Big Roll

It’s the first episode of the Listen To Your Parents podcast! This is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working at home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, we talk about ways to escape the stress of seemingly being trapped in your own home and some unique ways to connect with other adults and entertain our kids. Matt and Jen are joined by a fellow parents Doug from Pittsburgh, Dave and Tina from Elizabeth, PA and Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY. Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed: Snapology (https://www.snapology.com/) Zoom Videoconferencing (https://zoom.us/) How To See Germs Spread (https://youtu.be/I5-dI74zxPg) Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Mar 20, 202049 min

Let's Talk About things

Sorg and Ronnie are chatting about how they are coping with the COVID-19 reactions and lockdowns in the Pittsburgh area and welcome the chatroom on Facebook Live.

Mar 19, 202049 min

Indy Mayhem Show: The Cancellation of Pro Wrestling

The Rev Ron Hunt, Zeke Mercer, and eventually Dean Radford and Jordan Styles join us to discuss how they responded as the cancellations rolled in during the ramp up of the COVID-19 response, what they are doing without wrestling, how Rockstar Pro is working with their trainees without access to facilities, and we see if Zeke can finally conduct a promo. Got time on your hands? See all of our guests in action at www.indywrestling.network and www.indywrestling.us!

Mar 19, 202058 min

Wrestling Mayhem Show 706: Social Distancing Battle Royal

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This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.   We've got a full (virtual) house with Sorg, Rizz, Rob, Pitt Fight, Mainstream Matt, and Mad Mike to talk wrestling updates during the Coronavirus self-quarantine. They're talking about: How COVID-19 is impacting WrestleMania weekend events across the board. Pitt Fight is in to talk about how they're shifting from a live event due to the shutdown to an online fundraiser opportunity. We head into Round 8 of Mayhem Mania What did you learn this week from wrestling? Check out the Pitt Fight fundraiser here: http://jimmyv.convio.net/site/TR?team_id=3890&fr_id=1540&pg=team Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames), Rob (@RobBrownPA78), Pitt Fight (@PittFight2019), Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (@power2thesmarks), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Farnsworth Investments (@jworth)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos  

Mar 18, 20201h 20m

AwesomeCast 486: Furry Hazmat Suits

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.   While the City of Pittsburgh may be in a state of self-quarantine, the crew can still gather on the internet! We've got Sorg, Katie, Ryan Haggerty, and Chilla on to talk this week in tech news, including: Katie is sharing her present and future Awesome Thing of the Week to help her get through her isolation - - Animal Crossing! More video game options - - Ryan Haggerty is sharing Castlevania Symphony of the Night as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Chilla's Awesome Thing of the Week is actually Scot MacTaggart and his great use of Zoom and Slack to keep people connected. Sorg is sharing Netflix Party as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Thanks to Amanda for sharing how to clean our Apple products! We're getting some really great updates on Apple TV (just in time for our self-quarantine) including Central Park from the co-creator of Bob's Burgers. Speaking of great options to cut the cord, there's a Beastie Boys documentary coming out, too. Among many things that have cancelled, E3 2020 hit the list. We're sharing some general thoughts. Apple's WWDC is getting ahead of the curve by moving to an online format. Pornhub is giving away free premium access during the Coronavirus outbreak. We're checking out Concept Board as an online whiteboard option. We're checking out some of the things content creators like Stephen Colbert are doing to do their shows without an audience. Can't go to the zoo or aquarium? A few places are live streaming options. Headspace and other meditation and calming platforms have free options to help people re-center during this period of uncertainty. Did you know you could share your digital movie library on iTunes? Nvidia is using spare GPU clock cycles to help fight COVID-19. KIVA is running a webinar to help small business adapt to changes during the Coronavirus shutdown. Looking for an app to keep you up to date with location-based news alerts? Everbridge is a great option. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at [email protected] and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Michael Sorg (@Sorgatron), Katie Dudas (@Kdudders), Ryan Haggerty (@haggertymedia), and John Chichilla (@chilla) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Mar 18, 20201h 1m

Monday Mayhem Wrestling Wrap Up 3/16/20: Lonely 3:16 Day

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Mad Mike and Sorg are talking about the state of the Pro Wrestling World in the midst of lockdowns and empty arenas, what is Indy Wrestling doing, what could WrestleMania do to be special in this environment, and so much more! Subscribe to the WMS Super Feed to get ALL of our Pro Wrestling Podcasts at wmssuperfeed.fireside.fm !

Mar 17, 202039 min

Fishing Without Bait 234: Coping with COVID-19

Jim Ellermeyer checking in to talk about the recent world news with COVID-19 and Coronavirus. We discuss approaching the facts and assessing the situation and your place in it. How can we ground ourselves in these uncertain times, how to help those having a panic attack, the landscape as we record, and what CAN we do in this environment. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mar 16, 202022 min

Thrifty Podcast: MUG HUNTERS : Episode 0

"W"elcome to the first chapter of the Mug Hunters' Audio Thrifting Diary. Shane Becker and DJ LIL make up the Mug Hunters and I have to be honest. They have mugs to talk about it. This Week's Thrifty Finds / Discussion Topics : Charleston Fish Stew Mug (1980s) 1-800-FRIENDS Mug Best of the Best Friends Mug I Can Handle 40 Mug Slim Jim Racing Mug (1993) Los Angeles International Airport Mug (1957) Anheiser Busch Beer Mug (1980s) Ceramics : Geese, Basset Hound, Kangaroo, Bears A Straight Up Bell Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Something You've Never Seen Before", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Instagram is where's at : @thriftypodcast Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast We do thrift haul vids on Youtube : @thriftypodcast

Mar 16, 202052 min

Bardic Mystery Tour: Xeda’s Tea Party A: Introductions

The gang takes on a new assignment in order to book a venue. They must babysit a young girl. She's missing her stuffed bunny, and the gang has to get busy finding it.

Mar 16, 202047 min

Comic Book Pitt 344: Talking the Talk: Going Viral!

Cait, Dan, Jared, and Link discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and it's affect on pop culture. WHERE TO FIND US: Comic Book Pitt is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK EPISODES: You can listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM

Mar 15, 20201h 8m

Broadcast Podcast | Episode 65: Rhonda Schuldt

Rhonda is an entrepreneur, founder and President of The Synergos Group LLC, a boutique firm providing business and strategic consulting for early stage and evolving organizations across multiple industries and sectors. As an early advocate and subject matter expert on the “local” movement, Rhonda created Local Goodness, a multi-media firm that most recently launched the Local Goodness Marketplace, a website dedicated to offering all the best of all things local. Rhonda is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The University of Pittsburgh and also serves as the Innovation Coordinator for The Pennsylvania State University in New Kensington where she develops and delivers innovation and entrepreneurial programming on campus and at The Corner, a co-working and entrepreneur/small business support space anchoring the Corridor of Innovation in downtown New Ken.

Mar 13, 202044 min

Indy Mayhem Show: Paul Atlas on the NWA Years

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Paul Atlas returns to talk about the 2000's and Pittsburgh's relationship with the National Wrestling Alliance, including NWA-TNA Wrestling's impact on the system, his runs with the NWA North American Championship, the NWA Tag Team Championship , and the bad business that went into an infamous video where The Wrong Crowd decided to send the belts back in a UPS box. Paul Atlas is currently a commentator with Ryse Wrestling and can be heard on www.indywrestling.us and www.indywrestling.network.

Mar 13, 202045 min

Talking Mayhem Mania: Round 7

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We talk much more than #ManyemMania with Farnsworth, Bradley and Marcus Mann from Ryse Wrestling!

Mar 12, 202019 min

Wrestling Mayhem Show 705: Happily Underutilized

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This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, and Pittsburgh Wrestling. Marcus Mann and a myriad of guests are in Sorgatron Media Studio to talk pro wrestling, including: Farnsworth makes waves on the Patreon front heading into Patreon in the Bank in 2 weeks We catch up Marcus on the very concept of Elimination Chamber What are we doing with Undertaker? Karl Anderson is doing just fine. Who the hell is Bryan Alverez? Why did the move to PG work for WWE in the late 2000's? We talk about YouTube star Jim Sterling's involvement in Ryse Wrestling Who is the best wrestler in Pittsburgh? We head into Round 7 of Mayhem Mania What did you learn this week from wrestling? Follow our stable on Twitter: Marcus Mann (@MarcusMannBHS), Farnsworth (@jworth), Bradley (@HeelBradley ), Matt (@MainstreamMat), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883),f If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

Mar 11, 20202h 7m

AwesomeCast 485: Kids, Don't Touch Your Yoshi

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Chilla and Sorg in studio to talk this week’s tech headlines, including: Sorg had a chance to see a SpaceX launch in Florida! ChromeCast could become a mini AndroidTV Cuss Collar turns barks into swear words Coronavirus Porn is big on PornHub Twitter testing "Fleet" temporary tweets Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aimé joines GameStop Nintendo Sony Playstation prototype goes for $360,000 (We touched it once!) Call of Duty Warzone hits with free to play battle royal iOS 14 leaks are coming surprisingly early After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at [email protected] and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: John Chichilla (@chilla) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

Mar 11, 202058 min

Bardic Mystery Tour: Westgate D: Domination

The gang chases down that crazy illithid thri-keen and makes him answer for his crimes. They find out what motivations he had behind luring them to the Asylum.

Mar 11, 20201h 0m

Thrifty Podcast: Tushy Cushions

"W"elcome to another chapter of my Audio Thrifting Diary. Another Brick Body Takeover Episode is on the horizon. This time Shane Becker joins Toddy to take a look at some vintage stadium seats and misc. odd ass items. This Week's Thrifty Finds / Discussion Topics : Cushions : ORANGE JOY Super Bowl 28 Cowboys vs. Bills NFL (with a little surprise underneath the cover) Enjoy I.C. Light ITEM ORIGIN Selecting an item from the thrift haul and retracing it's journey to the secondhand shelves. -- POGS. POGS. POGS. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Instagram is where's at : @thriftypodcast Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast We do thrift haul vids on Youtube : @thriftypodcast

Mar 10, 202057 min

Broadcast Podcast | Episode 62: Shimira Williams

Shimira Williams is a community-focused innovator integrating technology with informal educational environments that support children, youth, and their families. She uses her voice and passion to advocate for early learning in resilient communities. She’s a co-founder of C.C. Busy, a startup that uses digital assistants (like Amazon Alexa) to give the power of voice to family child care homes.

Mar 10, 202029 min

Fishing Without Bait 233: Changing Direction with William

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including what his addictions were, saying “sorry”, the paralyzing fear that came with having a son, his turning point getting arrested for selling drugs, and the interactions he had with his arresting officer that helped change his life. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mar 10, 202022 min

Wrestling Mayhem Show 704: Neck Tattoos

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This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, and Pittsburgh Wrestling. Jen Carlins and Chad the Shad are in Sorgatron Media Studio to talk pro wrestling, including: All Elite Wrestling's Revolution was this weekend. We talk Jon Moxley, Chris Jericho's entrance, and Cody Rhodes' neck tattoo Chad the Shad talks Retromania, Super Show card game and seeing Xavier Woods at PAX East. We head into Round 6 of Mayhem Mania What did you learn this week from wrestling? Follow our stable on Twitter: Jen Carlins (@@JLC0709 ), Chad the Shad (@chadtheshad), Matt (@MainstreamMat), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883),f If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)** You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and videos

Mar 4, 20201h 16m

AwesomeCast 484: Piss Bananas

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Scot MacTaggart joins Chilla and Sorg in studio to talk this week's tech headlines, including: Scot is sharing some fun things with AWS as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Chilla is sharing an audio AI option for podcast transcription. We're comparing Descript to Lyrebird. Sorg is checking out OpenEMU as his Awesome Thing of the Week. Have you checked out the NeuralCamPro NightMode Camera app? Apple's Swift Playgrounds coding app is available on Mac. Find yourself stuck at home sick? There's a gaming - - - bed that's perfect for that situation. Konami Code's creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto has passed away at age 61. Steven Seagal was fined for pimping a not Bitcoin "Bitcoiin." Chilla is sharing the world's shortest horror story with us. Chilla is questioning whether people are still playing Mario Kart Tour. Stop what you are doing - - - Missile Command is making a comeback! We're checking out some Amazon Go news. Walmart+ is setting up to take on Amazon Prime. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at [email protected] and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Scot MacTaggart (@Pitchwerks), John Chichilla (@chilla) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron) You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST  

Mar 4, 202058 min

Fishing Without Bait 232: Troubled Paths with William

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly to talk about his path in life, starting with his troubled environment growing up, the choices he had made, his history with drugs and alcohol, “running” to Pittsburgh and signs of weakness. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mar 3, 202022 min

Thrifty Podcast: Vanilla Bean Hard

"W"elcome to another chapter of my Audio Thrifting Diary. The Brick Body Shop has a few creeps and critters lurking around in it. Shane Becker returns to join Toddy to reveal some of the shop ghoulies you may not know. This Week's Thrifty Finds / Discussion Topics : The National Three Casette Series, Juicy Sonic Magic (2019) NHL 2007 (Playstation 2) Headliners Big Head Sports Figures (late 90s) A hot tub filled with Sesame Street Characters Fred Taylor the Snowman ITEM ORIGIN Selecting an item from the thrift haul and retracing it's journey to the secondhand shelves. -- EYELESS GEORGE JACKSON aka Curious George Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Instagram is where's at : @thriftypodcast Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast We do thrift haul vids on Youtube : @thriftypodcast

Mar 3, 202050 min

Comic Book Pitt 343: Talking the Talk: Birds of Prey, Netflix's Masters of the Universe, Arrow series finale and MORE!

Cait, Dan, Jared, and Link are in the Sorgatron Media studio to talk about Birds of Prey, The Batman screen test, the Stranger Things season 4 teaser, the Netflix Masters of the Universe cast announcement, the Arrow series finale and MORE! WHERE TO FIND US: Comic Book Pitt is part of the SORGATRON MEDIA NETWORK EPISODES: You can listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! EMAIL: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM

Mar 3, 20201h 10m

Bardic Mystery Tour: Westgate C: Scorpions

The gang slogs through endless waves of monsters in a hallway after confronting the true murderer. BardicMysteryTour.com Knights of the Arcade

Mar 3, 20201h 2m

Broadcast Podcast | Episode 63: Kinsey Casey

Kinsey Casey currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Pittsburgh under Mayor Bill Peduto. She comes to the City of Pittsburgh after serving as the inaugural Chief of Staff at Emerge America, a national nonprofit that trains Democratic women to run for office. Previously, she served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh. Kinsey also served in the Obama Administration for seven years, as Chief of Staff for Secretary John Kerry’s Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. State Department. Prior to her time at State, Kinsey was the National Security Director for Presidential Personnel at the White House, where she managed political appointments across national security-related agencies. She began her service in the Obama Administration at the Department of Homeland Security, where she managed domestic and international travel logistics for Secretary Janet Napolitano. Kinsey has worked on local, state and national campaigns and has held leadership roles in a number of large-scale events, including President Obama’s 2009 Inauguration and the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. We talked to Kinsey about what exactly her job with the city involves (spoiler: there’s no “typical” day) and her love of bureaucracy (really!)

Feb 29, 202031 min