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Two Blokes Talking Tech

Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech
Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech love technology - every week they'll talk about the latest news, moves, reviews and information about anything technology!
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Episodes

EFTM: TikToks with Jimmy Rees

He was the star of a smash hit kids show for a decade, and now, he's the star of viral videos on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - Jimmy Rees has made a name for himself bringing a smile to our faces, and that's awesome. This week we chat about that move to TikTok, Videos and even live shows! NSW introduces a new ID support service for people who have been victims of Identity fraud, while we open the lines to talk TVs, NBN and more Your Talkback Technology podcast, get in touch at EFTM.com and cl...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 715

Tech Guide #504 - What we'll see at WWDC 2022, Rode Procaster Pro II, LG projectors

What we can expect to see at the upcomind WWDC 2022, Australians spend almost $4bn on video games and consoles in 2021, Rode has unveiled its latest Rodecaster Pro II all-in-one audio solution for content creators, we take a look at the LG range of home cinema projectors, Motorola has launched its range of smartphones to suit all budgets, Logitech has released its new line-up of mechanical keyboards and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

May 31, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 714

Movies: Star Wars

One of the most popular movies, and movie franchises in history. One man who is one of Australia's biggest fans, sits with another who's never sat down and just enjoyed the movie. Yep, Trev's first real watch of Star Wars - and this podcast will introduce you to some amazing facts and information about the original, and it's creator George Lucas. Fire up your Fetch and search for Star Wars and enjoy it on your Hisense TV before Trev and Stephen talk through it all over.

May 28, 20221 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 713

TBTT #536 - Street View

Google's world wide photos of every street and more turns 15 years old - Street View has changed the way we see places we've never been, or places we love. Trev shows Stephen a cool way to look back in time using Street View and they compare to Apple Maps Lookaround. Aussie audio legends Rode have announced an all new audio desk the Rode Procaster II, Stephen and Trevor are hands on to discuss. Top Gun MAVERICK - the boys have seen it - what do they think? Plus have you got a CD Library still - ...

May 26, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 713

EFTM: Boost doing very well

In a world of corporate spin, it's refreshing to hear plain talk - and that's what Peter Adderton does - talks straight. I talk to him about Boost Mobile aiming for 1 million customers, and how 5G just happens to be available and his response is staggering. Plus his new venture called Mobile X. Plus, I talk to Foxtel's Les Wigan about 4K broadcasting and where Australia sits globally on this And as is always the way, your calls - this Talkback podcast is for you, so ask me anything just go to EF...

May 25, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 712

Tech Guide #503 - 4K sport coverage, why you need a dash cam, the biggest tablet

We go behind the scenes with Fox Sports and its 4K coverage and talk to Chief Technology officer Les Wigan, the research that will show you why you need a dash cam, we go through the latest 5G home broadband plans, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Sony has unveiled the LinkBuds S noise cancelling earphones, the LG monitor with a difference and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

May 24, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 711

Movies: Top Gun

I feel the need, the need for speed! Yes, it's happening, with the new Top Gun movies hitting cinemas, Stephen takes Trev through one of the Best Movies of all time - Top Gun. Tom Cruise as Maverick in a movie that is both a great story, great cinematography and a fantastic soundtrack. Trev doesn't remember it, Stephen unpicks every bit of it - so, before you see Top Gun: Maverick - revisit the original - Top Gun on your Fetch up on your Hisense Big-screen TV!

May 21, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 710

TBTT #535 - Electronic Voting

I mean, it's madness using pen and paper isn't it? So Stephen and Trevor discuss how it could work, should work and how long it would take to move to some form of electronic voting. Meanwhile Apple announces some amazing new accessibility features for those with Disabilities, Nintendo has a new Switch Sports game that you've got to try and the Google Pixel updates and tease at Google I/O Arlo's new remote Go 2 camera using 4G - all this week as we look at all the tech news on Two Blokes Talking ...

May 19, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 710

EFTM: Energy Minister Angus Taylor talks renewable energy and Electric Cars

This week, talking about a green energy future and just what next for Electric Cars, the Minister for Energy Angus Taylor joins Trevor to talk just days out from the election. We invited both alternates from Communications and Energy - no response. So, onward we go. Also as we do every week answer your calls on tech with tech buying advice or tech support - here on the EFTM podcast.

May 18, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 709

Tech Guide #502 - Google Pixel 7, Sony 1000XM5 headphones, Wordle alternatives

Google teases its new Pixel devices including the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch, Sony has unveiled its new flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones, if you love Wordle – we’ve got some other similar games to try, we take a look at the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, we take a listen to the JBL TUNE230NC earphones, Sonos has released a compact and affordable soundbar and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

May 17, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 708

Movies: The Game

To describe The Game as a Thriller is an understatement. Michael Douglas and Sean Penn star in a wild ride about a man celebrating his birthday and receiving a strange and intriguing present from his brother. Trev didn't know if this was about NFL, Baseball or what. Stephen has watched it plenty of times so unpack it and discuss with the boys thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

May 14, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 707

TBTT #534 - Farewell iPod

Apple is discontinuing the iPod, after a long run of 21 years the music lives on through so many other products the iPod is a bit redundant now. Plus the new DJI Mini 3 takes flight, and one of Trev's readers finds his $10,000 worth of stolen property thanks to an Airtag! JBL's new headphones plus electric scooter rules in NSW

May 12, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 707

EFTM: Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks Coalition NBN and Comms policy

Ahead of the Federal Election which is now just a couple of weeks away, incumbent Communications Minister Paul Fletcher joins me to talk about the election and coalition policies in Communications. This includes the NBN, the FTTN upgrades, Satellite competition, as well as anti-trolling, parental control, anti-siphoning and Free to air Prominance. Plus, your calls on TV buying WiFi issues and more, all on this week's EFTM podcast.

May 11, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 706

Tech Guide #501- Facebook called out by whistleblower, change your password

How Facebook tried to bully the Australian Govt on the media bargaining code, the smartphone designed specifically for seniors, why you need to change your password now, we take a look at the DJI Mic, LG has released its 2022 range of TVs, the Star Wars hard drives for Seagate released on May The 4th and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

May 10, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 705

Movies: The Untouchables

A cracking cast in a Gangster film set in the 1930's. Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner, Sean Connery - does it get much better? The story of Prohibition and the chase to bring down Al Capone. Eliot Ness is the man who brings him down but the story of the show is the heart and compassion of the man, and the way it hits his working day. Trev's never seen it - Stephen bloody loves it! Watch it now on Fetch up on your Hisense TV!

May 07, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 704

EFTM: Bringing Stress Levels down - but no politics

This week we talk stress and health tracking with technology - talking to Susie Felber from Withings. Plus an update on the Election politics of Technology, an EPIC new app to check out And your calls - got a tech question - get in touch, head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV

May 05, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 702

TBTT #533 - LG's 2022 TV range announced

A big day for LG with 42 new TVs announced ranging in price from $1000 to almost $60,000 - all the details on the range Trevor and Stephen checked out today. Netgear's new WiFi 6E router and why it's a big deal. Scams and how they work and why its all of our responsibility to understand that and educate people. It's STAR WARS DAY (heaven help Trevor) and Seagate have goodies to match, while Fetch gets a buyer in Telstra and Laser offers a Top Gun deal.

May 04, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 703

Tech Guide Episode 500 - join in the celebrations and win great prizes

Hear from the many people we've worked with over the years over 500 episodes and also enter to win great prizes. On this week’s show: Seniors warned to stay alert against scams, Netgear unveils its new Wi-Fi 6E router, Fetch has launched its new Mighty PVR, we take a look at the 2022 Samsung 8K Neo QLED TV, we check out the 360 Smart Life robot vacuums, we take a listen to the Sennheiser Sports True Wireless Earphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

May 03, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 701

Movies: Rocky

Rocky is one of the best known films of all time, and for Stephen Fenech it's one of his all-time favourites. Trevor Long doesn't remember seeing it, having been born the same year it was released. So, take a trip down memory lane and re-watch this absolute classic and Oscar winning film. Stephen has some amazing insights into the movie, its stars and the locations it was filmed so strap in for the Best Movies You've Never Seen featuring ROCKY thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Apr 30, 20222 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 699

EFTM: A big purple phone? and Ditching Foxtel Cable

Foxtel has customers up in arms and or confused - what do you do when they ditch cable? A couple of callers this week with that very question. Plus your calls on other tech questions and advice too. And we speak to an Aussie who has created a brand new phone brand, the Big Purple Phone, and this one has legs. And the kids looking to be stars of F1 off the track, competing in the F1 in Schools competition.

Apr 28, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 697

TBTT #532: Elon's Twitter Takeover

It's the big story of the week, Elon's Twitter takeover - Elon Musk has bought twitter, but what does it mean? what will change? What recommendations to Stephen and Trevor have for the world's richest man? AFL rights deal due, so who is in the running and why is this the biggest shakeup of TV Broadcast rights in history? Plus the new Fetch box and how it sets its sights on the future, and the eSIM revolution kicks into gear with Kogan Mobile. Oh, and a welcome to Bruce:)

Apr 27, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 698

Tech Guide Episode 499 - Apple accessibility features for everyone, tech for older Australians

We’re talking about tech that can help the disabled, the elderly and protect children. We take you through Apple’s many accessibility features that you didn’t know existed, the new tech products that are designed for older Australians and the new child safety features for iPhone. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot XI Omni automated home cleaning system, we check out the new Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, we’ll tell you about the Denon low profile soundbar and...

Apr 26, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 696

Movies: Gallipoli

The 1981 story of Gallipoli was a school trip movie for Stephen Fenech, while Trevor Long has never seen it. This is less a story of war and more a story of the mindset of a nation and its citizens in wartime. Nothing we can relate to today. A very young Mel Gibson before his rise to fame stars and brings a sombre mood and reflection to us all as we watch it today around ANZAC Day. With thanks and respect to the service men and women who put their lives before ours today and in the years before ...

Apr 23, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 694

Tech Guide Episode 498 - Apple and Samsung's plans for 2022

What we can expect from Apple and Samsung in 2022 and will be the big launch events return this year? Apple has also unveiled the winners of its Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge – and we’ll tell you how you can get up close for your photos as well, Canon’s new ink tank photo printer and Traeger’s new smart grills that will be released later this year.

Apr 19, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 695
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