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' collect...
Mar 12, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 exposur...
Feb 27, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Feb 20, 2025•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 cre...
Feb 13, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 f or his in-laws, explaining h...
Feb 06, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 m...
Jan 30, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 22, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 08, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 02, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 f...
Dec 18, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ma...
Dec 12, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 keyboa...
Nov 27, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 20, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 z...
Oct 29, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 24, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 mem...
Oct 16, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Sh...
Oct 10, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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-Haves Shawn, 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 discussi...
Oct 03, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 dur...
Sep 25, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 G...
Sep 18, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Smartph...
Sep 11, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 disc...
Sep 05, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 th...
Aug 28, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 21, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 resu...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sha...
Aug 07, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jul 31, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Jul 24, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 tran...
Jul 17, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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-pilote...
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