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This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Sofia Home and Gizelle being convinced Wendy’s going to the big house on Real Housewives of Potomac; Hailey’s job title somehow now being the biggest mystery on Real Housewives of New York City; and Mary showing she’s the boss on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. 6:18 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 11: Episode 02 54:01 - Real Housewives of New York: Season 16: Episode 07 1:47:28 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 07: Episode 06 Pre-Order Merlin's debut as a published author here, and follow his author IG here! We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource: 👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country. Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period. We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities. This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.” We believe: 🖤 No human being is illegal. 🖤 Borders are violent. 🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. None of us are free until all of us are free. In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union Trevor Project PFLAG True Colors United OutRight International Lambda Legal GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Human Rights Campaign It Gets Better Project

🚨 SHAYNA BASZLER SIGNS WITH TNA! EL DESPERADO OUT! WWE NXT VS. AEW! Just Pro Wrestling News | October 23, 2026 Today's biggest wrestling stories include a major TNA signing, a confirmed NJPW medical withdrawal and a rare Wednesday night television showdown. 🔥 SHAYNA BASZLER SIGNS WITH TNA! TNA Wrestling officially confirms a contract with reigning Knockouts World Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler. ⚠️ EL DESPERADO WITHDRAWS FROM NJPW TAG LEAGUE! NJPW announces that Desperado will miss Super Junior Tag League because of spinal canal stenosis and a lumbar disc herniation. Masatora Yasuda replaces him alongside Místico. 👀 WWE NXT VS. AEW BLOOD & GUTS! Television listings place NXT on Wednesday, November 4, opposite AEW Dynamite's Blood & Guts special. PLUS: 🏆 Jason Hotch retains the TNA International Championship against Mustafa Ali! 🔥 TNA announces two Ultimate X matches and the return of the World X Cup at Destination X! 💥 Indi Hartwell retains the Knockouts World Championship! 👀 Shotzi appears on TNA IMPACT and MLW Fusion! 🇲🇽 Hechicero vs. Zack Sabre Jr. becomes a CMLL World Heavyweight Championship match! Just Pro Wrestling News brings you verified daily headlines from WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, ROH, MLW and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Watch or listen: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth wrestling discussion: www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

🚨 AEW Blood & Guts is set for November 4, Ilja Dragunov wins his first AEW match, and Jay White joins forces with The Dogs! On the October 22, 2026 edition of Just Pro Wrestling News: 🔥 BLOOD & GUTS IS COMING! Steven Borden returns and challenges the Don Callis Family to a major November 4 showdown. 💥 DRAGUNOV WINS HIS DEBUT! Ilja Dragunov defeats Speedball Mike Bailey in Wednesday's Dynamite main event. 👀 JAY WHITE'S NEW ALLIANCE! Bang Bang Gang and The Dogs unite, attacking the Death Riders and The Conglomeration. 🏆 AEW TAG TITLE OPPORTUNITY! Mark Davis and Jake Doyle defeat the Young Bucks in an Eliminator match. ⚡ FLETCHER PINS COPELAND! The Don Callis Family scores another victory after interference from Kazuchika Okada. 👑 QUEEN AMINATA EARNS TITLE SHOT! Persephone's next TBS Championship challenger is determined. 🔥 TNA IMPACT TONIGHT! Jason Hotch defends the International Championship against Mustafa Ali in a two out of three falls match. Plus upcoming CMLL and NJPW events! 🎙️ Just Pro Wrestling News brings you verified wrestling headlines from WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, ROH and the independent wrestling scene. Watch or listen: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth wrestling discussion, visit: www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

Ilja Dragunov's first AEW opponent is officially revealed, Santino Marella re-signs with TNA Wrestling, and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic semifinals are set! On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 21, 2026: 🚨 DRAGUNOV VS. MIKE BAILEY! Ilja Dragunov makes his AEW in-ring debut tonight on Dynamite against Speedball Mike Bailey. 🔥 OSPREAY TEAMS WITH COPELAND! AEW World Champion Will Ospreay and Adam Copeland face Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight. 🐍 SANTINO MARELLA RE-SIGNS WITH TNA! TNA confirms a new agreement with its longtime Director of Authority. 🏆 NXT DUSTY CUP SEMIFINALS SET! The Wagner Brothers defeat BirthRight, while Hank & Tank upset the Creed Brothers. 💥 NEW JCW WORLD CHAMPION! Gabby Forza defeats Charles Mason at A Nightmare in Bergen County. 👀 RUSH CONFIRMS VISA ISSUE! RUSH says his visa has expired while confirming he remains happy with AEW. 🇲🇽 CMLL GRAND PRIX DE AMAZONAS! The promotion announces its complete international women's tournament lineup for October 23. ⚠️ MINI VIKINGO NOT CLEARED! The Triple A wrestler misses Tuesday's NXT match. His status for Saturday's advertised championship match remains uncertain. Just Pro Wrestling News delivers concise, verified daily coverage of WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, ROH, MLW and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Watch or listen: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth discussion, check out Wrestling Mayhem Show every Tuesday! www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

AI is no longer just answering questions—it’s starting to rewrite the technology around us. On AwesomeCast 801, Sorg, Katie Dudders, and Dave Podnar look at people using AI to strip ads and bloat from smart TVs, AI conducting job interviews with other AI, Sorg’s first vibe-coded production tool, Google Playgrounds generating a playable custom game, and Xbox exploring AI-assisted software decompilation. The crew also checks out MapQuest’s new surveillance-camera layer and Pittsburgh’s Flock camera map, explores tools for locating data centers and submarine internet cables, and previews the rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming professional hardware event. Plus: a wearable Guile popcorn bucket, worldwide radio with Somewhere FM, Hello Kitty at Burger King, the Star Wars Super Bowl broadcast, Margaret Hamilton’s legacy, and the ChachiSays Video Game Minute. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast More from Sorgatron Media: https://www.SorgatronMedia.com

Prospect Pro Wrestling turned a trip to the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion into a $10,000 contribution to wrestling's community. But what does it take to move from a good intention to a check that size? Michael Sorg welcomes 2PW's Marshall Gambino, Emily D, Paul Atlas and Jason Tyler into the studio for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1025. Paul explains the CAC's benevolent mission and why its reunion offers more than nostalgia. Marshall traces the fundraising idea from his first experience at the reunion to Risk and Reward, help from Pitt Fight and the work of the wider team. The conversation becomes a candid look at the business behind independent wrestling. Marshall and Emily discuss building sponsor relationships, showing up for local businesses and giving partners more than a logo on a flyer. Emily shares a memorable call from Burning Oaks Coffee Company, while Sorg connects the discussion to the value of sharing an audience. The crew also explains 2PW's four core storyline shows and the different approach behind community events. Then Jason takes the conversation to Las Vegas with his account of an unexpected encounter at Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum. Expect adult humor, plenty of interruptions and a sharp turn back toward wrestling psychology: reading the room, adapting a match and entertaining people who may be attending their first show. The crew previews Friday Night Frights on October 23 at Elements Venue in Irwin, including the sponsored casket, Jason Tyler versus Super Hentai, The Runway versus The Troublemakers and the Halloween extras. They also explain the very practical reason inflatable flamingos made the banned list. What We Learned closes with brotherhood, respect for wrestling's past and the shared purpose behind the work. Hear the full conversation for the stories and relationships behind that $10,000 check. Watch or listen: https://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow

In Part 3 of our conversation with Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, Jim Ellermeyer continues an important discussion about human dignity, community, misinformation and what each of us can do to help create a better world. Monica reflects on the progress Pittsburgh has made while discussing the work that still needs to be done, including language accessibility and the challenges faced by immigrant and marginalized communities. The conversation examines misconceptions surrounding public assistance, the importance of education, affordable housing, fair wages and the need to look beyond headlines and have meaningful conversations with real people. Monica also explains some of the practical ways people can become involved with Casa San José. Volunteering doesn't necessarily require an enormous commitment. Whether someone can donate time, provide a space, assist with an event or simply become better informed, there are opportunities to contribute. One of Monica's central messages is simple: meaningful interaction matters. Rather than being afraid of someone who looks, speaks or lives differently, she encourages listeners to talk with people, listen to their experiences and learn from one another. When Jim asks what continues to give her hope, Monica offers one of the defining ideas of this conversation: she knows a better world can exist, and she wants to be part of creating it. Learn more about Casa San José, its resources, volunteer opportunities and ways to help Pittsburgh's Latino and immigrant communities: www.casasanjose.org Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support Fishing Without Bait on Patreon and receive ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4 And remember the Fishing Without Bait prescription: fruits, nuts and vegetables, unplug your television and take up fishing. For a truly mindful experience, fish without bait.

Shotzi Blackheart officially signs with TNA Wrestling, a federal judge rejects WWE's constitutional challenge in an ongoing civil lawsuit, and Roman Reigns leads The Bloodline into a confrontation with The 946 on Raw! On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 20, 2026: 🚨 SHOTZI SIGNS WITH TNA! TNA officially confirms Shotzi Blackheart's signing following her recent television taping appearances. ⚖️ WWE CIVIL LAWSUIT UPDATE A federal judge rejects a constitutional dismissal argument involving WWE, TKO and the McMahons. The case can proceed toward discovery. The ruling does not determine liability. 🔥 THE BLOODLINE VS. THE 946! Roman Reigns joins The Usos and Solo Sikoa in a major Raw confrontation. 🏆 PENTA DEFEATS BRON BREAKKER! Je'Von Evans helps Penta secure the victory on Monday Night Raw. 💥 BAYLEY CHALLENGES LYRA VALKYRIA! Their rivalry continues with a proposed No Disqualification match for October 26. 🇨🇦 C4 WRESTLING LOSES LONGTIME VENUE! The Canadian independent promotion announces its final Preston Event Centre show for November 27. 🇲🇽 CMLL PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S WRESTLING! Martes de Glamour takes place tonight in Guadalajara. 🇯🇵 NJPW PREPARES FOR SUPER JUNIOR TAG LEAGUE! The promotion unveils new trophies ahead of Saturday's opening event. Just Pro Wrestling News delivers concise, verified daily coverage of WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, ROH, MLW and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Watch or listen: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth discussion, check out Wrestling Mayhem Show every Tuesday! www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

Stephanie Vaquer and Rusev return to WWE competition, Jay White makes a surprise AEW comeback, and Penta prepares to face Bron Breakker on Monday Night Raw! On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 19, 2026: 🚨 Stephanie Vaquer returns to action during WWE's Hawaii live events, challenging Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship. 🔥 Rusev returns to competition after several months away. 👀 Jay White makes a surprise return at AEW WrestleDream's Tailgate Brawl after recovering from injury. 🏆 Money in the Bank winner Penta faces Bron Breakker on tonight's WWE Raw. 🎬 Tony Khan confirms Toni Storm will eventually return to AEW, although no date has been announced. 🏈 WWE announces a WhatsApp football crossover featuring Cody Rhodes, Trick Williams, Liv Morgan and The Miz. 🥊 Kevin Owens appears at an NXT live event in Quebec. 🇯🇵 NJPW prepares for Super Junior Tag League beginning October 24. PLUS: Upcoming MLW, CMLL and Triple A events! Just Pro Wrestling News delivers quick, verified daily updates covering WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, MLW, ROH and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Subscribe: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth discussion, join Wrestling Mayhem Show every Tuesday! www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk a returning Grande Dame, a returning Green Eyed Bandit and Tia’s husbands return to the dating pool on Real Housewives of Potomac; Sai going full investigator since the government won’t on Real Housewives of New York City; and hypocrisy and bullsh-t being on full display on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. 4:53 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 11: Episode 01 1:05:13 - Real Housewives of New York: Season 16: Episode 06 1:48:38 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 07: Episode 05 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week, we have the pleasure and privilege of recording from Sorgatron Media Studios in Pittsburgh. The theme song for our main show is Pulsar by Shane Ivers, and the theme song for Binge Watch is Higher Up by Shane Ivers, both of which you can find at https://www.silvermansound.com All of our social media can be found at our linktree: https://linktr.ee/agayandhisenby We want to take a moment to uplift a powerful resource: 👉 Nationwide Bail Funds and Immigration Support from So Informed. This is a direct action guide that helps connect people to immigration bail funds, mutual aid efforts, and legal support across the country. Let us be crystal clear: A Gay & His Enby stands for immigrant rights. Period. We stand against the racism, xenophobia, and violent white supremacy driving Trump, his administration, and the illegal ICE raids terrorizing immigrant communities. This isn’t just politics—it’s about people. Families being torn apart. Communities being surveilled and silenced. And the same systems that criminalize immigrants also criminalize Black people, trans people, queer people, disabled people—anyone who doesn’t fit white supremacist standards of “belonging.” We believe: 🖤 No human being is illegal. 🖤 Borders are violent. 🖤 Solidarity means action, not just vibes. If you’ve ever wondered how to help, this guide is a great place to start. Share it. Donate if you can. Speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. None of us are free until all of us are free. In recent years, states have pushed forward a record number of bills that attack LGBTQ rights, especially transgender youth. The current obession with Drag Queens is no exception. This is a thinly veiled attempt to outlaw gender expressions that do not fall within the cisheteronormative guidelines. Please consider donating to one of the following charities to help make the US a safer place for Queer folks to live in peace. American Civil Liberties Union Trevor Project PFLAG True Colors United OutRight International Lambda Legal GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders Human Rights Campaign It Gets Better Project

Cody Rhodes signs a five-year WWE contract extension, Trey Miguel earns a TNA World Championship opportunity, and Killer Kross prepares to defend the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against Josh Bishop in a Last Man Standing match! On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 16, 2026: 🚨 Cody Rhodes signs a five-year WWE contract extension, according to The New York Times. 🏆 Trey Miguel wins a ladder match on TNA IMPACT to become Leon Slater's first World Championship challenger at Destination X. 🔥 MLW confirms Killer Kross vs. Josh Bishop in a Last Man Standing championship match at Saturday Night SuperFight. 🥊 TNA announces Tasha Steelz is sidelined with a knee injury. 🏆 Jason Hotch vs. Mustafa Ali is announced for the TNA International Championship. 🎯 Shotzi retains the MLW Women's World Championship against Rina. ❤️ Tanea "Rebel" Brooks becomes the first honorary member of the I Am ALS Board of Directors. 🇲🇽 CMLL presents a major women's wrestling event featuring Britt Baker, Persephone, Thunder Rosa and Tessa Blanchard. PLUS: WWE SmackDown and AEW WrestleDream previews! Just Pro Wrestling News delivers quick, verified daily updates covering WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, MLW, ROH and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Subscribe: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth discussion, join Wrestling Mayhem Show every Tuesday! www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

Adam Copeland announces that 2027 will be his final year in professional wrestling, AEW confirms the complete Clockwork Carnage lineup for WrestleDream, and NJPW and CMLL reveal major matches for Lucha Kingdom! On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 15, 2026: 🚨 Adam Copeland announces his final year in wrestling and reveals Christian Cage suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung at All Out. 🏆 AEW completes the eight-person Clockwork Carnage field for Saturday's World Championship match. 🇯🇵 Syuri vs. Kira for the IWGP Women's Championship and Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Hechicero are confirmed for CMLL x NJPW Lucha Kingdom. 🔥 Tony Khan provides an injury update on Jamie Hayter. 🥊 Mark Davis pins Jon Moxley ahead of their WrestleDream championship match. 🏆 AEW adds Andrade vs. Tommaso Ciampa and other major matches to WrestleDream. 🪑 The Hardys take control of tonight's TNA IMPACT. Plus, a CMLL injury update and an unusual NJPW match stipulation! Just Pro Wrestling News delivers quick, verified daily wrestling headlines covering WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, CMLL, Triple A, MLW, ROH and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Subscribe: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth discussion, join Wrestling Mayhem Show every Tuesday! www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

Shotzi Blackheart makes a surprise appearance at TNA television tapings, Danhausen is officially confirmed to host NXT Halloween Havoc, and MLW Fusion expands to Amazon Prime Video! On today's Just Pro Wrestling News for October 14, 2026, we're covering: 🚨 Shotzi's surprise appearance at TNA tapings following the reported expiration of her MLW contract. No exclusive signing has been confirmed. Taping spoilers included. 🎃 Shawn Michaels confirming Danhausen as the host of NXT Halloween Havoc. 🏆 Tony D'Angelo earning an NXT Championship opportunity against Grayson Waller. 📺 MLW Fusion becoming available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video while free broadcasts continue on Tubi. 🥊 Former WWE ID Champion Cappuccino Jones confirming his departure, with additional talent departures reported. 🔥 AEW preparing five Clockwork Carnage qualifying matches for WrestleDream. 🪑 The Hardys booking a Tables Match between syX and The Righteous on TNA IMPACT. 🇯🇵 Don Fale becoming NJPW TAMASHII's first Openweight Champion. Plus, an ROH Final Battle ticket listing and the latest CMLL results. Just Pro Wrestling News brings you quick, factual daily updates from WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, Triple A, CMLL, MLW, ROH and independent wrestling. 🎙️ Subscribe or visit: www.JustProWrestlingNews.com For more in depth conversations about professional wrestling, check out Wrestling Mayhem Show every Tuesday! www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

WWE’s ReelShort collaboration brings its stars into vertical microdrama. But what happens when Sorg and Mad Mike follow Agent of Shadows beyond the trailer? Wrestling Mayhem Show 1024 explores TNA Bound for Glory, Leon Slater versus Nic Nemeth, the Hardys, and Gabby Forza’s unforgettable gnome camera. The hosts discuss Max Caster and live microphone oversight, debate Judgment Day’s ability to build stars, and consider Chelsea Green, Liv Morgan, and Roxanne Perez. Money in the Bank brings criticism of the women’s match and enthusiasm for Penta’s presentation. Independent wrestling updates include 880, RWA, and 2PW. What We Learned closes with John Cena’s mindset and Carmelo Hayes’ new direction in The 946. Listen for the full arguments, unexpected connections, and the streaming rabbit hole that changes the mood of the show. https://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/ https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow

Eight hundred episodes later, technology is somehow getting more ridiculous—and AwesomeCast is still here to talk about it. Sorg, Katie Dudas and Dave Podnar celebrate AwesomeCast 800 with a mix of brand-new gadgets, weird apps, AI-powered software experiments and a trip through more than 16 years of tech history. From Google Glass and Pebble to vibe-coded Adobe alternatives and an Apple Watch that literally points toward Taco Bell, this episode is both a look back at where we’ve been and a pretty accurate snapshot of where technology is heading next. Vibe Coding Comes for Adobe—and Maybe Microsoft Sorg takes ArtCraft for a spin, looking at its collection of creative tools, simplified video editing and AI integrations. The bigger conversation is about what happens when an experienced developer uses AI-assisted coding to recreate pieces of expensive subscription software. The hosts discuss: ArtCraft’s simplified creative and video tools AI generation integrations and credit-based pricing Whether tools like this could fill the gap left by simpler editors such as Adobe Rush The difference between casually prompting an app into existence and having enough development experience to actually finish and maintain one The creator’s reported interest in building alternatives to Microsoft Office-style apps and possibly other subscription software Subscription fatigue and whether smaller AI-assisted competitors can put pressure on Adobe, Microsoft and other established software companies Sorg’s own experiments using AI coding tools to build internal project-management software ArtCraft / FilmCraft: https://getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft Background: https://gizmodo.com/someone-vibe-coded-a-free-knockoff-of-adobe-creative-suite-2000823322 Microsoft Office alternatives: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/microsoft-office/creator-of-free-adobe-clones-unveils-open-source-microsoft-office-excel-powerpoint-and-word-replications-autodesk-tools-and-other-subscription-based-services-may-come-next Apple HomeView: Who Is the $299 Smart Display For? Dave breaks down Apple’s new home-focused announcements, including updates involving Apple TV, HomePod mini, Siri AI and the new Apple HomeView. The HomeView discussion focuses on its square display, Apple-style interface, home placement, FaceTime functionality and ability to recognize different household members. That last feature leads to one of the episode’s best practical questions: if a shared HomeView can know who is looking at it, why can’t a family iPad do the same thing? The bigger question is price. At $299 before some mounting options, does HomeView solve enough problems to become a normal household device—or is this mostly for families already deep inside Apple’s ecosystem? https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-announced-features-price-release-date/ Katie Finally Discovers Where All Those Dropout Clips Come From Katie’s Awesome Thing is Dropout, the independent streaming service behind shows she had already been discovering through social clips. The crew talks about Game Changer, Smarty Pants, Dimension 20, the service’s CollegeHumor roots and why some of the programming works almost as well as an audio experience as it does on video. For Katie, the revelation was basically: “This is where these shows come from.” https://www.dropout.tv 800 Episodes of Awesome History Then it’s time to look backward. AwesomeCast traces its history to 2010, which means the show has lived through an absurd number of supposedly world-changing technologies. Among the flashbacks: Sorg’s Google Glass era Talking about 3D printing in the earliest days of the show Google Stadia and wondering whether Google would eventually abandon it Debating Netflix, Roku and cord cutting back in 2011 Pebble before smartwatches became normal Early ChatGPT and Midjourney experiments Meerkat and Periscope before live video became another button inside every social platform The chaos of Google+ Vine creators and the short-form video era before TikTok Apple Vision discussions Old AwesomeCast clips that continue collecting views and comments years later The retrospective also turns into a reminder that changes feel incremental while they are happening. Look back across 800 episodes, however, and the difference is enormous. ChachiSays Video Game Minute Chachi returns with three quick gaming stories: Eli Manning says Peyton Manning found a very Manning-like competitive advantage while playing Tecmo Bowl. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eli-manning-admits-peyton-manning-230855059.html A real Lexus inspired by the Street Fighter II bonus-stage car is being given away. https://www.motor1.com/news/810970/street-fighter-ii-car-giveaway/ Jay and Silent Bob are heading into the farming-simulator business with Jay and Silent Bob: Joint Venture, announced for Steam with consoles expected to follow. https://www.ign.com/articles/jay-silent-bob-joint-venture-trailer-gameplay?fbclid=Iwb21leAU2AShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlZ5vTYCOuFcL9tPfkTBTC8JeX7h7FRyv8Kkj6rNkz8Nj9FBUSswyO8qXI5a_aem_40PO5dnTmHpro9PXk_mSUg Point Your Wrist at Tacos The T-Bell Compass might be one of the most specifically useful Apple Watch apps AwesomeCast has ever encountered. Its job is simple: show you the direction of the nearest Taco Bell. Sorg demonstrates it in the studio, immediately inspiring requests for an In-N-Out version and possibly an entire Pittsburgh Taco Bell rating system. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tbell-compass/id6761598622 “I Need to Collect That Cat” Cat Collector turns spotting neighborhood cats into a real-world collecting game. Photograph cats you encounter, add them to the map, see what other cats people have discovered nearby and even turn your finds into iMessage stickers. Naturally, Sorg has already found himself pulling over because there was a cat he needed to collect. https://catcollector.app/ Normal Tools: A Site Full of Tiny Useful Things Normal Tools is basically a digital junk drawer where everything is actually labeled. The hosts browse tools for image conversion, CSV viewing, QR codes, aspect ratios, projectors, building calculations, game controllers, screens, batteries and much more. The appeal is straightforward: find the little utility you need, use it, and move on. https://www.normaltools.com/ Pittsburgh International Airport Keeps Experimenting The episode closes locally with another look at technology being tested through Pittsburgh International Airport’s innovation efforts. The hosts discuss robotics that can potentially help monitor terminal conditions—including passenger flow, cleanliness and environmental conditions—along with analytics intended to give airline teams better information during boarding. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1527880259386316&set=pcb.1527880329386309 Supporting Pittsburgh podcasting with the perfect pepperoni pizza: www.SliceonBroadway.com