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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

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Episode 422 - Zips Ties, Velcro and a Whole lot of...

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2024/11/20

For this Week's TechtalkRadio Broadcast, Andy, Shawn, and Justin discussed various topics related to technology and personal experiences. They talked about Matt's computer issues, with Justin mentioning that Matt had moved his gaming computer into a rack mount chassis and was experiencing problems. They also discussed the importance of cable management, with Shawn emphasizing the need for flush-cutting zip ties to avoid injuries. The conversation then shifted to the topic of retro computer cases,

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Episode 421 - A Close Encounter with a Great Looking...

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2024/10/29

In this week's TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn, Justin, Matt, and Slick go beyond tech talk and dip into UFO mysteries. When a scheduled guest expert in UAPs couldn't beam in, they took it as a sign—of what, they’re not sure—and decided to share their own sightings. Shawn recounted his not so epic "close encounter" with mysterious lights while trying to spot the Northern Lights and the International Space Station, only to conclude that he’s not quite on ET’s radar. Slick shared tales of lights

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Episode 420 - The Bag full of Treats!

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2024/10/24

For this Weeks Archived TechtalkRadio Show from 2023 which was never posted online - Shawn, Slick and Andy reminise about past Halloween fun as kids and now with the kids. In 2023 Apple held a Virtual Scary Fest event and the guys talked about what the company may have been announcing. This gives Shawn and Andy an oppurtunity to talk about the power of the Mac in Video Editing and the M3 Processor which indeed what was announced. Shawn tells us about a Nexus Gamer Video which looked at the Intel

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Episode 419 - The Futures going to Cost a Few Bucks

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2024/10/16

In this episode of TechtalkRadio, Justin shares insights from his recent trip to Las Vegas, noting major changes since 2017, including the demolition of the Tropicana and a new baseball stadium for the Athletics. The team, including Andy and Slick, reminisced about past CES trips and discussed the rising cost of living in Vegas, such as paying $16 for a breakfast sandwich. They also marveled at the Sphere's construction, speculating on its design and maintenance. Andy recalled a fun CES 2008 memory

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Episode #418 - Stick that in your Tree! The Tech...

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2024/10/10

In this week's TechtalkRadio Show, Andy and Shawn dive into their shared love of tech-themed holiday decorations, highlighting unique items like ornaments and sweaters. Shawn even does an on-air "unboxing" of his newly acquired original Xbox Christmas ornament, which plays Halo: Combat Evolved sounds. While listeners couldn’t hear the audio, the video is now available on the TechtalkRadio blog. Shifting to Apple news, they discuss the updated Apple Pencil features and use applications for it. Shawn

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Episode 417 - Look, It's a Stick!

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2024/10/03

In this week’s episode of TechtalkRadio, hosts Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, Matt Jones, and S!ick dive into the world of camping tech, AI, and cool new gadgets.Shawn’s Camping Tech Must-HavesShawn, a tech-loving camping enthusiast, shares his gear essentials for tent, camper, and RV trips. His setup includes DSLR cameras, a power inverter, a solar charger, and even a custom mobile Plex server built on a Raspberry Pi. S!ick was curious about Shawn's love for film photography, sparking a discussion on

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Episode 416 - The Wi-Fi Went Bye Bye Bye!

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2024/09/25

On this week's TechtalkRadio, Andy, Shawn, and Justin welcomed Matt back after a brief absence. The team picked up where last week left off, with Justin explaining his frustration after his video was flagged due to a football game playing in the background. Despite the seemingly harmless presence of live sports on TV, the issue arose. Matt and Justin shared their insights on watching live sports through Twitch, where some streamers creatively avoid detection by pretending to play video games during

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Episode 415 - Fubu and Babaloo The Tech Terms to Know

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2024/09/18

This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy, Shawn, and Justin dive into a range of topics. Andy shares his recent purchase of the Google Pixel 9 XL, discussing his concerns about the cost, the physical SIM card it came with, and how the device supports eSIMs. They also touch on the iOS 18 update, which adds RCS messaging support, and Justin guides Andy on transferring data from his old phone. The group debates app organization preferences on iPhone and Android.Andy gives his first impressions of Google Gemini

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Episode 414 - The Pixel 9 Can Do All That?

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2024/09/11

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd and Justin Lemme talked about where they had been the last couple of weeks with Justin having a recent experience of tearing his calf muscle while walking at Waterworld while Shawn shared his experience of hosting the first home football game of the season at Notre Dame, which unfortunately resulted in a loss. While sitting out the show, Justin has now had his Pixel 9 Fold smartphone arrive and gives us an overall review of the Smartphone

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Episode 413 - Smell O Vision Is Here!

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2024/09/05

In this episode of TechtalkRadio, Andy and S!ick catch up after a period of absence. They discuss their experiences with coffee makers, including a Keurig and broadcasting in the past from The Road Runner coffee shop. Andy also shares his recent purchase of a microphone from The Super Sale Bin Store which he featured on News13, comparing its sound quality to his existing Logitech Orb. He reassures S!ick that the cheaper microphone would be suitable for Zoom and podcast situations. Andy also

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Episode 412 - Hey Boo Boo! Check Out this GoPro!

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2024/08/28

For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Shawn has changed his video setup discussed on last weeks show, this time he has replaced the iPhone 7 he was using with a GoPro. Shawn and Andy discussed technical issues related to their GoPro setup. Shawn explained how he resolved the problem of a non-functioning HDMI cable by using a different HDMI and a USB to Mini HDMI adapter. They also discussed the power source for the GoPro. The GoPro has long been a favorite for Shawn to use in the Studio and how these

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Episode 411 - Another Use for that Old Smartphone!

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2024/08/21

For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Shawn and Justin are back after a busy week. Justin shares his experience working extra shifts at the waterpark as the summer season winds down. He also talks about completing his computer setup, highlighting the importance of cable management. Meanwhile, Shawn has added a new camera to his setup and explains how he connected his old iPhone 7 Plus using NDI HX Cam. He dives into the concept of NDI (Network Device Interface) and its relevance for remote camera

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Episode 410 - Open the Vault for One Heck of a Guest...

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2024/08/15

For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Shawn, Justin, Matt, and Slick were busy with work, so we decided to revisit some of our favorite past interviews—and what a lineup we have for you!First up is an archived interview with Michael Giacchino, the acclaimed musical composer behind some of the greatest video game titles, movies, and TV shows. Andy, a huge fan of Lost (now streaming on Netflix), was thrilled to chat with Michael about his incredible work. You can check out Michael’s impressive resume on

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Episode 409 - Table Top RPG's - The Theater of the Mind

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2024/08/07

For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Shawn talks with Andy about attending GenCon in Indianapolis and some of the highlights of this event centered around the world of Tabletop Role Playing Board Games. Brandon Sanderson has had one of these RPG's based on his Stormlight Archive Novel Series and Shawn was given the ability to test out the title before its availability on Kickstarter. Shawn gives us an explanation of the D20 Dice and how this all plays into the world of Role-Playing Gaming. As Shawn

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Episode 408 - The Cats Yacking Again!

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2024/07/31

For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Slick and Andy find out the latest on Justin's flooded studio which has now been completed. After the completion of the carpet getting installed, Justin's Cat claims it as his, thus the name for this week's show - "The Cats Tacking Again!"Justin has found a great companion for learning about home maintenance and has been watching videos on YouTube. This includes HVAC maintenance which helped him share with a friend about a capacitor that went out. Andy notes that

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Episode 407 - A Flashback Show

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2024/07/24

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio, Everybody is on Vacation! So we feast past moments including interviews with the man that created Leap Pad and a discussion about NordVPN and a pretty good Website of the Week! Fun Listening on this Weeks Flashback Show

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Episode 406- Upgrading the Old Tech on a Stormy Day

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2024/07/17

For this week's TechtalkRadio show, Shawn DeWeerd in his Bucc-ees gear and Andy Taylor discussed the latest advancements in technology. Shawn shared his recent trip to Canada, where he visited Evertz, a broadcast vendor looking ahead to the next five years in broadcast technology. He mentioned that they've been using EXE 1.0 with great success, but after a seven-year process, it's time to focus on the future.Shawn and Andy delved into the evolution of broadcast technology, particularly the

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Episode 405 - Getting Rid of the Bloat!

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2024/07/04

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn and Andy talk about traveling for work and how Shawn was happy to find out that Delta Airlines will hand out trading cards. The guys talk about tracking aircraft if you are traveling or a friend or family member is, you can easily follow the flight using websites and apps such as FlightAware or ADSBExhange. Andy talks about how the web can also help locate aircraft you have possibly flown in and tells the story of how while in Civil Air Patrol he co-piloted a

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Episode 404 - The Lost Show

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2024/06/26

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Justin is still trying to get his studio put back together after a water pipe mishap and Shawn is in Florida for a Work Assignment! Andy found a show that didn't get posted from Last year and it is airing and now available to listen toIn this Episode, Camping and Photos, Redditt, Free TV's and Connecting with Viewers on Live Streams, Starlink and using PCMover! Have a Great Week! Andy Taylor

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Episode 403 - Can You Smell What the Mall Is Cooking?

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2024/06/19

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Justin, Shawn and Andy begin the discussions with a focus on the busy news cycle towards technology after a chat about the Summer Heat and cooling. Justin tells us about the split systems which can do a good job keeping areas cool but also a portable AC Unit. If trying to cool with a Swamp Cooler there are some considerations as they aren't the best working along Electronics. Another consideration is where a PC or Mac is placed can also affect the performance, years

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