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Home Gadget Geeks

On Home Gadget Geeks we cover all your favorite tech gadgets that find their way into your home. News, reviews, product updates and conversation, all for the Average Tech guy! Host Jim Collison and his super line up of hosts are LIVE each week on Thursday nights, 8pmC/9E at http://theAverageGuy.tv

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79:32

Agent Cru from WineSpies with a Better way to buy...

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2022/09/10

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg545 Agent Cru from Winespies.com joins us this week. Winespies not a wine club and there are no subscriptions to purchase. You simply buy what you want, when you want it. And with my favorite feature, you can build a case over time, using an industry-exclusive Locker feature. Add a single bottle – or as many as you want – to your Locker, and they will keep your wine safe and cool in their secure

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73:27

Jay Franze from Franze and Friends with Sound and...

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2022/09/03

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg544 Jay Franze from http://franzeandfriends.com/ joins us this week as we look at some tips and tricks for anyone who cares about better sound. Advice for those who podcast or just want better audio for the daily office call or time with family. Enjoyed getting to know Jay and he will be coming back to Home Gadget Geeks in the very near future.Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for

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70:12

Mike Wieger with Orbit Smart Lawn Watering, Presearch...

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2022/08/27

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg543 Mike Wieger is back this week! We talk some about the Orbit Smart Lawn Manifold that he recently installed. He is getting better coverage for sure. The rest of the show is dedicated to two new crypto and blockchain projects he is working on. We look at both Presearch and Flux. Links are in the show notes. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #543 of Home Gadget Geeks

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Erin Lawrence with Frame TVs, Smart Weber Genesis BBQ...

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2022/08/20

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg542 Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada and now, TechGadgetsInternational joins us this week to chat about the value of owning a Samsung Frame TV. We also look at the new Weber Genesis BBQ grill and how it works with the Wifi options. We wrap the show with some discussion around the Thermacell Radius. Jim has a version of it and we ask, “Does it really work?” I think you might be surprised at how

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75:42

Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast with...

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2022/08/05

Dan LeFebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast joins this week. Lots of Camera and photography talk and him using his Synology to back it all up!Catch Dan at Based on a True Story Podcast at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/Thanks for listening.Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg541Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #540 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network.WANT TO

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80:44

Akarsh Vinod from Dio Technologies with a new...

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2022/07/30

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg540 Akarsh Vinod, Founder and CEO of Dio Technologies is our guest this week. Akarsh has developed a simple, affordable, Wi-Fi-connected speaker that can be used as a single speaker or 2 or more for whole home (or apartment) audio. Today, these speakers are iOS only, but Android development is in the works.Dio Speakers are easy to set up, do not require a separate app, and have a great design that

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57:09

Karn Jajoo from Radix with Domain Name Extensions and...

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2022/07/23

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg539 Karn Jajoo, Sr. Manager, Business Dev. & Marketing from Radix (The Registry behind new domains such as .online, .store, .fun, .website, .tech, .host, .site, .space, .uno & .press) joins to chat about domain extensions and TLDs. Radix is a subsidiary business of Directi Group, a $300 million company based in Dubai and owner of various domain name registrars and web hosting

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86:31

Ed Sullivan with Cycling Tech and a Look at Ebikes -...

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2022/07/17

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg538 Ed Sullivan of The Cigar Authority fame joins us this week. He is an avid cyclist and talks about all the data he creates on both his Peloton, when he rides inside, and his Garmin, when he is outside. Tips, tricks, and lots of cycling tech conversation. Make sure you check the show notes below for all the links. We also look at an e-bike that Jim is considering. Have a good bike recommendation,

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84:11

Dave Selinger from Deep Sentinel and AI Based Home...

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2022/07/09

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg537 David Selinger was an early employee at Amazon and led the R&D arm of Amazon’s data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin and founded RichRelevance, a company that offers personalized shopping experiences for large retail brands.He is now inventing the next BIG thing in home security – Deep Sentinel, an AI-based home protection service. The company’s intelligent crime

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76:13

Marv Bee from the IT Business Podcast with a new Mac...

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2022/07/02

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg536 Yes, I am back! We have Marv Bee join us this week and chat a bit about his new Mac, some good advice for backups and a little home automation chat. Its always great to have Marv on the podcast! Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #536 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribeJoin us for the show

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76:35

Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for...

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2022/06/11

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg535Mark Robson is back with us this week for the annual BBQ and Grill show. We spend some time catching up with Mark and his grill set up at home. He has a few grills for sure. I also ask Mark about a grill/smoker that is on sale at Walmart and if it is right for me. It was a Pit Boss Austin XL 1000 Sq. In. Pellet Grill with Flame Broiler and Cooking Probe. I will have the link below. I did purchase

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79:41

Erin Lawrence with a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Showdown...

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2022/05/15

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg534 Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com is back this week and we start with a review no-go. Erin recently purchase a $2000 espresso machine that had issues right out of the gate. It’s not the problem you think it might be! We also look at two new robot vacuum cleaners and Erin reviews them head to head. We have looked at many vacs on Home Gadget Geeks, you might be surprised on how far they

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99:09

Paul Braren with an Insteon Departure, the EV Decider...

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2022/05/07

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg533 Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins us this week. Paul is always a ton of information and this week is no different. We open with an update on Insteon and the recent shut down of their services and how it was covered by the tech media. We also look at Paul’s EV Decider tool that walks you thru the things you need to think about when considering an EV purchase. Link for the tool in the show

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70:37

Phil Collison with 2 Apps that Make Live and Recorded...

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2022/04/30

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg532 Phil Collison joins us this week. Phil is my oldest son and is and has been a drummer for both performance bands and some groups at local churches. He talks about how he became a drummer and the practice it took to get there. He also encourages parents to let their children practice, no matter how loud or noisy. We also look at 2 apps that help bands during live performances and those recording

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73:33

Rich Hay and a New Role at Microsoft and the Q&A...

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2022/04/23

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg531 Rich Hay joins us this week as we catch up with him and his new job at Microsoft. Rich is a good friend of the show and walks us through the process of becoming a Microsoft employee about 6 months ago. We also catch up with Rich on some of his latest gadgets and we spend some time talking home automation with a new Amazon Show for Jim.Join Rich over at the Microsoft Q&A Community

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79:53

Jon Biggs with Health and Fitness Tech Tracking - HGG530

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2022/04/09

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg530 Jon Biggs joins this week and it’s all health tech. We look from top to bottom at monitoring your own health from regular check-ups from a doctor, services like 23andMe and Grail and even continuous glucose monitoring with Inside Tracker. It’s a big update from Jon and we get most of it in! Also, a big announcement about Mike’s involvement on Home Gadget Geeks in the future.Thanks for

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52:33

Cody Soodeen from Kara Water with the Kara Pure...

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2022/04/02

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg529 Cody Soodeen from Kara Water joins us this week as we look at the Kara Pure. Their mission statement says, “Kara Water wishes to decrease dependence on groundwater by fully tapping into air-water with Kara Pure to provide everyone access to premium quality local alkaline drinking water.” We look at the Kara Pure, which is the first step in accomplishing this mission. All that and more, including

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73:17

Gavin Campbell with a big Home Networking Change. Out...

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2022/03/26

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg528 Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm joins this week and it’s all about home networks. He installed a new one in the last few months and lives to tell — in pretty good detail. That is mostly it. It’s all networking. I am serious. Not much else. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #528 of Home Gadget Geeks brought to you by the Average Guy

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62:38

Why a Gas Truck Again? Plus Some Thoughts on a Techie...

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2022/03/19

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theaverageguy.tv/hgg527 Mike is back this week! We have a St. Patrick’s Day beer and whiskey pour to start the show. We ask Mike, “why a truck again?” and we wrap it with some conversation about Bespoken Spirits out of California and how they have used data to brew faster spirits. That and lots more. Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison / @jcollison and Mike Wieger / @WiegerTech for show #527 of Home Gadget Geeks

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75:44

Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with Read Before...

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2022/03/12

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg526 Bob and Ryan from https://thinkcomputers.org join us this week as we look at some of their reviews on laptops, motherboards, and new cases. We spend some time looking at the latest industry trends as well as asking the question of whether it is the right time to buy. We wrap the show with a little Mac talk and Jim gets itchy for the new Mac Studio! Thanks for listening. Join Jim Collison

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