x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

TechtalkRadio

TechtalkRadio is your go-to radio show and podcast for everything computers, technology, and the internet! Hosted by Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd, with contributions from Matt Jones, Slick, Amanda and Broadway, the show has been delivering tech insights and laughs since 1996, originally broadcasting from Palm Springs, California before moving to Tucson, Az. Each episode of the Radio Show dives into new tech, classic gadgets, and everything cool in between—from websites and smart home

technology

All Episodes

55:26

Episode 442 - "Stop Being Nice to the A.I.!"

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/06/04

This Week on TechtalkRadio: Andy, Justin, Matt, and Shawn reunite to explore the latest in tech, AI, and off-grid power. Matt shares his experience building a home lab with Terraform and Ansible, while Justin dives into his continued use of Grok AI, preferring it over ChatGPT for its real-time knowledge. The team swaps funny AI stories, including ChatGPT's reaction to profanity and a study about kids being polite to AI. Does A.I. get a request and want to respond "Not You Again!" Maybe It

en

55:27

Episode 441 - Software as a Service - Does it Make...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/05/23

This Week on TechtalkRadio: Memorial Day Weekend Edition: Andy flies solo this week while Shawn enjoys a well-earned, tech-savvy escape to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Kicking things off, Andy tackles a listener question from Cecilia, whose mom got locked out of her iPhone after too many failed passcode attempts. He shares some helpful tips for recovering a locked iPhone—yes, even without the iCloud login—and explains when it makes sense to reset the device. This can be a experience that is not

en

55:21

Episode 440 - "From Flashlights to Flight: Tech That...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/05/15

This Week on TechtalkRadio:Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd dive into a tech-filled episode with Shawn sharing his role as Technical Director for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Society competition, where he managed the live YouTube stream of performances. The duo also chatted about the upcoming musical follow up to Wicked and the announcement of a new trailer, which will debut during a re-release of the original film.Shawn explored the Wyze camera’s RTSP streaming platform and its potential costs,

en

54:56

Episode 429 - A Flashback Tech-Fest with Andy, Shawn...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/05/08

In this flashback episode of TechtalkRadio, Andy Taylor is joined by Shawn DeWeerd and Justin Lemme for a lively discussion filled with tech tips, smart gear insights, and a few cautionary tales from the world of online shopping.Shawn kicks things off with his experience setting up Wyze lighting in his office and TV room, sharing how to configure lighting grids and create custom scenes. Andy follows with a frustrating story about ordering a product online and not receiving the full shipment,

en

55:26

Episode 428 - Grok It Like It’s Hot: AI, Games & TV...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/05/02

On this week’s TechtalkRadio Broadcast, Justin, Shawn and Andy talked about how they manage workloads and prioritize projects when dealing with IT Issues. Justin shared that he structures tasks around his budget and board approval, often using AI tools like Grok to help craft presentations, job descriptions, and marketing materials to help explain to the less Tech Saavy for an understanding of needs for the IT Team . While Andy wondered if Grok compares to ChatGPT with Justin noting Grok’s ability

en

54:35

Episode 437 - More Power Captain!

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/04/24

On this Week's TechtalkRadio Show, Host Shawn DeWeerd atttends the the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show and shared his excitement about meeting industry professionals and networking with content creators. Both Shawn and Andy, who has attended the show in past years highlighted the significant changes in the broadcasting industry, particularly the blending of professional and consumer equipment. Shawn also mentioned meeting the lead content developer for the popular YouTube

en

35:44

Episode #436 - What Do I call this Thing? (Mature...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/04/03

Never Tell the Crew that this Episode won't be on the Broadcast Airwaves, They decided to talk freely. This episode was a test for stricly the web and yes, there is some salty language in this episode. Please refrain is that offends you however we have some good discussions in this shortened PODcast. We cover AI creation with Justin telling us about Grok, while Matt takes a look at Perplexity. Also covered is Adobe and Perpetual Licensing after Andy runs into an Adobe Issue. Also, Justin and the

en

55:25

Episode 435 - There is a Simulation for Everything!

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/03/28

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn, and Justin discussed their previous recording session, which was postponed due to various reasons. They also talked about their personal lives, including Shawn's sleep schedule and falling aslep while the show was waiting for him! Justin talks about doing Voiceover work and Andy mentions a great Video on YouTube titled "5 Guys in a Limo" that showcases the best voiceover actors of their time.Justin tells us a about his decision to buy his son Eric a

en

55:27

Episode #434 - Defragmenter? I thought it was Tetris!

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/03/12

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Matt shares his experience with pets adjusting to the time change, recounting how his cat protested the new schedule by realizing how shoving his metal bowl at night will get him some food. Shawn has continued his process of digitizing family photos using the Epson FastPhoto 680W scanner and is sharing how he was able to also scan in 8mm Movie Film using the Wolverine Data film scanner. He has completed scanning about 2,800 photos from his grandparents' collection

en

55:26

Episode #433 - S.O.S. Send Some Slacks and Goosed by...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/02/27

For this Week's TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn, Matt, Andy and Justin are on board as they discuss recent experiences with stand-up comedy shows. Justin shares his encounter with comedian Rodney Norman, where he unexpectedly introduced the act and received encouragement to try stand-up himself. The conversation then moves to other comedians they've seen live or admire, including Brad Williams, The Late Mitch Hedberg, and Jeff Arcuri. They reflect on how social media has given more comedians exposure. The

en

53:06

Episode #432 - Blinky Lights and Flashing Buttons!

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/02/20

For this Week's Episode of TechtalkRadio, Andy and Shawn discussed the recent announcement from DJI about the New Osmo Mobile 7, a handheld device that stabilizes video footage in three axes. Andy ask Shawn to explain to the listeners the purpose of a Gimble Arm and what it can accomplish. Shawn explained that it's designed for mobile devices, providing smooth footage even in challenging terrains. The device is priced at $89 for the standard version and $149 for the pro version, which includes

en

55:12

Episode 431 - What Tech Gift Would You Get for Yourself?

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/02/13

This Week on TechtalkRadiom Justin, Shawn, and Andy discuss tech gifts, personal projects, and listener questions. Justin shares his preference for buying tech gifts for himself, while Shawn talks about his ongoing family photo archiving project using the Epson FF680 Photo Scanner. The team also covers converting VHS tapes to digital, with Shawn recommending a VHS-to-hard-drive converter and a time-based corrector and Andy also recommending The Diamond Multimedia Converter Justin updates the crew on

en

55:25

Episode #430 - Do You Remember Your First Computer?

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/02/06

In this week’s TechtalkRadio show, Andy and Shawn revisit the USB hub Andy purchased from a discount store—and this time, they crack it open! They discuss their experiences with USB hubs and the potential dangers of using unverified or suspicious USB devices. They emphasize the importance of purchasing from reputable vendors and being cautious when using public USB ports.Thinking about getting a new laptop? Shawn shares his recent purchase of a Lenovo ThinkPad T17 for his in-laws, explaining how it

en

55:04

Episode #429 - Would You Like One Monitor or Two...or...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/01/30

In this week’s episode, Andy, Justin, and Matt eagerly tune in as Shawn finally reveals the conclusion to last week’s DJI cliffhanger! The new DJI Flip—a compact take on the DJI Spark—boasts similar flight times and camera resolutions, with pricing at $439 for the drone and controller, or $639 for the full bundle with a screen. Shawn also stresses the importance of responsible drone usage, reminding listeners to respect privacy and airspace laws.The conversation takes off with the latest GPU

en

55:26

Episode 428 - So You Want to Start a Podcast?

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/01/22

For this Week's TechtalkRadio Show, Justin and Andy listen in to Shawn as he discusses his role in providing technical support for Notre Dame sports broadcasts, particularly hockey which is his favorite sport to cover. The guys discussed the challenges and opportunities of podcasting as many people are looking at ways to podcast. Shawn shared his experience with the Athletics Department at the University, which started a podcast called "Wake Up the Echoes" that took off quickly. With some wanted to

en

55:09

Episode 427 - Choosing Your Adventure CES2025

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/01/08

In this weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy and Justin look at the bog week with the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Social Media has helped to get the content and features out for CES which last year included, which Andy recently discovered, the innovative Hyundai Mobion vehicle. This Awesome Concept vehicle can turn all four wheels to allow sideways movement. Justin agreed that cars are evolving into mobile computers. During the segment Andy welcomes Paul Sanchez to the show, a former

en

55:20

Episode 426 - "Lights, Sound, Action! Home Theater...

TechtalkRadio ·

2025/01/02

In this, the first episode of TechtalkRadio for 2025, Andy, Matt, and Justin discussed their holiday experiences and Justin shared his positive experience with Tesla's full self-driving mode, which he tested on a trip to Cripple Creek Colorado. Justin got a new device that Andy could have used after having a tire lose pressure recently. The Mobile Device is a portable Air Compressor from a company called AirMoto which can quickly deliver up to 120PSI and even can inflate to a set amount. Another

en

54:58

Episode 425 - The Wu-Tang LAN

TechtalkRadio ·

2024/12/18

In this week's TechtalkRadio show, hosts Andy, Shawn, and Justin delve into several engaging topics:Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs): The team discusses recent drone sightings over the East Coast. Shawn clarifies that some reported sightings might actually be helicopters, while Justin expresses concerns about these unidentified flying objects near the U.S. Capitol, suggesting they could be explanations we may not be ready to agree on. Andy raises the possibility of these drones being used for

en

55:26

Episode 424 - We Think We Heard Shawn's Shoulder...

TechtalkRadio ·

2024/12/12

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio, Andy, Shawn, and Justin discussed their experiences with cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin. Justin shared how he was able to make his recent purchase of the New Sony Mirrorless camera for broadcasting using Bitcoin, and the group reminisced about the early days of Bitcoin's value. They also discussed the potential for other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Cardano, and Shiba Inu to grow in value. Justin advised listeners to do their own research before deciding maybe

en

55:11

Episode 423 - We think he likes this Keyboard!

TechtalkRadio ·

2024/11/27

In this Week's TechtalkRadio Show, Andy and Shawn want to find out about Matt's new studio setup which looks like it came out great! Matt shared his recent transition to a rack-mounted case, which he found to be more efficient and better for airflow. He also discussed his use of a Sony ZV-10 mirrorless camera as a webcam, which he found to be effective for blogging and vlogging. Last weeks show had a listener ask about Mechanical Keyboards which Matt explained and discussed his mechanical keyboard,

en

326 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs