Awesome Chat: Tech Interviews

C. C. Busy | Awesome Chat

We talk about C. C. Busy, or "child care busy" an Alphalab startup that is working on an application for Amazon Echo to assist in child care services. We chat with co-founders Shimira Williams and Greg Quinlan about the challenges of this space, the benefits to the space and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spre...

Whitethorn Digital | Awesome Chat

Dr Matthew White from Whitethorn Digital joins us to discuss running a video game publisher in Erie, PA after years in the business in California, Replay FX, game design at Penn State and we take a look at a few of their games like Bombfest! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube!

Drug Lord The Board Game | Awesome Chat

This week R. Jesse Denaux joins us from his "underground bunker" to talk with us about his new Kickstarter for the Drug Lord:Lord of Drugs board game. We discuss his history in board games including the secret game included in the Insane Clown Posse Bizaar album, Morton's List, Quest for Shangri La, and his science fiction book, "Jynabare". Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live str...

Arts Festival at Millvale Music Festival 2018 | Awesome Cha

We talk about Mike Zickefoose about the NEW Arts Festival as part of the Millvale Music Festival, what was awesome about the 2017 edition and more! Find more at millvalemusic.org ! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Krissy DeShetler | Awesome Chat

Krissy DeShetler is the Shared Services Manager with Family House, a non profit helping to house those coming into Pittsburgh for medical services. Krissy shares with us her venture into being an "accidental techie" for a non profit as well as a large project upgrading her organization to the cloud. Find out more about her organization at www.FamilyHouse.org ! Read her article on the process here: https://www.nten.org/article/to-the-cloud-one-agencys-it-transformation/ Also, check out sorgat...

Karen Alexander of XRConnectEd | Awesome Chat

Karen Alexander joins us to discuss 360 video, VR and AR as we talk about her experience as the winner of the 2018 Social Justice Innovation Weekend pitching a program to get 360 cameras in the hands of kids and her company XRConnectED working with these new technologies and education. You can find her final pitch presentation as part of the Final Showcase stream at Repair the World Pittsburgh's Facebook Page. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Fol...

Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and TechNow Conference | Awesome Chat

Cindy Leonard joins us to discuss the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and the TechNow Conference, how she became the tech person first in her nonprofit, helping groups get the assets they need in tehnology, and more!

Jack Morgan of Duolingo​ | Awesome Chat

When your resume pretty much starts with Google and you’re currently employed at a growing startup, chances are there’s a fun story on how you got there. This week we sit down with Jack Morgan as he shares some insight into his path across the pond from England right here to Pittsburgh, what he’s working on over at Duolingo, and what he’s learned about Pittsburgh (and Pittsburghers) thanks to rideshare encounters and work friends. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for mo...

Dream Loud Podcast | Awesome Chat

Dan Scifo is a Sport Writer covering the Steelers and Penguins at the Latrobe Bulletin. Ben Hull is the bassist for former Flyleaf lead singer Lacey Sturm. Together, they wanted to combine their stories and talk with others who make their dreams come true with the Dream Loud Podcast. We talk about how they got the show together, some of the interesting stories they've heard so far and where they hope to go with their show. Listen to the Dream Loud Podcast at dreamloudpodcast.podbean.com. Also...

Spare Change | Awesome Chat

Josh Corcoran of Spare Change joins us to play a few tunes and talk about his video series bringing awareness and actual donations to great causes in and around Pittsburgh, most recently "A Pittsburgh Story" featuring friends from the city including Mayor Bill Peduto and using Spotfund for their project! Find out more and how you can help at www.sparechange.tv. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast fo...

The Metal Edge | Awesome Chat

We chat with Zach Fehl about the new spinoff from The River's Edge: The Metal Edge, Pittsburgh's online metal station. We discuss his days with Cal U radio, the metal scene in Pittsburgh, and try the most Metal Pizza ever! You can check out The Metal Edge at www.metaledgepgh.com. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spr...

Aliza Sherman | Awesome Chat

Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and tech passionista who is concerned about our dependence on Social Media and our phones. Recently, she spoke at the TechNow Conference in Monroeville, PA and has a chat with us about the things we need to watch out for to not be so dependent on technology, and the future of these devices. Find out more about our guest at www.alizasherman.com. Find out more about her book "The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout" at www.happyhe...

Aaron Watson | Awesome Chat

This week, we had the fortune to chat with Aaron Watson of Going Deep with Aaron Watson. Podcasting for around two years at the time of our sit down, Aaron has been making some great strides. He’s been having some great discussions, including his recent sit down with Pittsburgh’s Mayor, Bill Peduto. He’s also working on his Going Deep Summit slated for January – a one-day conference centered around discussions of economic opportunity, civil discourse, and personal development. If you’re in...

Joanna Lowe | Awesome Chat

Joanna Lowe is making theater interesting again with multimedia theater in the Pittsburgh area including the current Halloween season Unhinged production that mixes theater with a haunted house! Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix! You can also listen to Joanna's recent appearance on Fishing Without Bait discussing conquering...

Daniel J Lewis | Awesome Chat

This week, we had the fortune to chat with Podcasting Industry Expert Daniel J Lewis about the history and evolution of Podcasting, getting into and building a business around Podcasting and tips for the newbies out there! You can learn from Daniel J Lewis on the Audacity to Podcast show and listen to other shows on his Noodle.mx Network! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live ...

Cynthia Closkey | Awesome Chat

Cynthia Closkey of Shift Collaborative talks with us about her career including a brush with Steve Jobs at NEXT Computers, MIT, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Mega Cat Studios | Awesome Chat

We’ve got a familiar face – with a different gig, on the show this week as James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios makes a visit to the studio. James sits down with us to talk about what he’s up to, including developing for several platforms, life as a serial entrepreneur, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker...

Joe Wos | AwesomeChat

Joe Wos of Wos is Me joins us for this week's AwesomeChat. We've previously had Joe on the main AwesomeCast show, but we're sitting down with him to talk about some of the cool stuff he's doing since we last caught up with him. Joe shares his story about becmoing a cartoonist, starting Toonseum, going out on a limb to reach his dream as a syndicated cartoonist, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @Awes...

WordCamp Pittsburgh | AwesomeChat

Terri Orlowski of WordCamp Pittsburgh joins us on the couch for this week's AwesomeChat. Terri, a WordPress developer, talks with us about the second year of the PodCamp-like event, what it takes to make WordCamp happen, balancing content for new Wordpress users and seasoned users, dealing with impostor syndrome, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our inter...

Marta on the Move | AwesomeChat

Marta Napoleone Mazzoni of Marta on the Move is in studio for this week's AwesomeChat. She talks about her early beginnings as an interviewer - talking with her stuffed animals, and how she made the transition from hating her own voice to accepting it and moving on. She also shares some insights (and importance) of traveling by yourself in order to truly experience the world, creeping up on 100 episodes, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment...

WeCloneU | Awesome Chat

WeCloneU is "cloning" people in Squirrel Hill with a combination of a room sized 3D scanner and 3D printers to make statues of you! We talk about the process, reactions and results from the local Comic Cons and Video Game Conventions, working out the initial kinks and more! Find out more at www.wecloneu3d.com! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscr...

Mike Zieman | Awesome Chat

Mike Zieman works on scoring technology with Baja SAE and Formula SAE Collegiate Design Series. We chat about the development of modernizing these competitions by moving data capture from paper to digital and the future implications for students and organizers. Also, did you know Huntsville, Alabama was a tech city? Find out more about Mike's company at DigitalEngineeringSolutions.com. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@so...

Mike Pound | Awesome Chat

Mike Pound, affectionately known to our crew as Uncle Crappy, stopped by to check out the studio since we shuffled things around not so long ago. Since he stopped by early, we snagged a chat about what he’s doing online these days. Starting with the origin of his online moniker, we moved on to his work with Beer Me, an online college football project with Carla Swank, and some general information about what it’s like working for a traditional media company in a new media world. Also, check ...

Katie Dudas | Awesome Chat

Katie Dudas is the Director of Marketing & Sales at The Scarehouse, as well as co-host on our own AwesomeCast. We have a chat about how she discovered Social Media, decided to work in the space, and using Facebook Live and video in her work. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Rizz Plays Games | AwesomeChat

Zach Rizza has been part of the Sorgatron Media family for some time, primarily talking wrestling with us on the Wrestling Mayhem Show. But, he also some does pretty cool things with tech with his Rizz Plays Games. He joins us to talk about not only playing video games, but how he uses a microphone and video set-up to live stream his games via Twitch, how he has developed his online persona, and more. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Mic...

Ashleigh Deemer | Awesome Chat

Ashleigh Deemer is the current Chief of Staff for Pittsburgh Councilwomen Natalia Rudiak using Facebook Live with #IssueMonday to educate the community as she runs for the seat. We talk about the balance between technology and on the ground in informing the public and the Pittsburgh City technology initiatives in recent years including the Snow Plow Tracker and Burgh's Eye View. Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) a...

Aaron Parkus | Awesome Chat

This week Aaron Parkus chats with us about working on haunted houses, building sets, and escape rooms with The ScareHouse, Hundred Acres Manor, Hysteria in Dubai, and making fat suits with Tolin FX. What's next for this creator? Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subsc...

Panel Riot | Awesome Chat

Will Rutherford of Panel Riot joins us to discuss his adventure after years of collaboration on Wrestling Mayhem Show to strike out on his own project talking about comic books, Petri Wine, using Patreon, and more Podcasting adventures! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! ...

Millvale Music Festival | Awesome Chat

Paul Bossung of the Millvale Music Festival joins us to talk about the festival, how they're using social media, how the festival is part of Millvale's recent rejuvenation, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and ...

Episode 51: Kenny Chen​| Awesome Chat

Kenny Chen joins the show to talk about Ascender, Thrival Festival, start-up culture, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Techburgh | Awesome Chat

Andy Quayle joins the show to talk about his long running blog TechBurgh, IT for a local municipality, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Venture For America | Awesome Chat

Andrew Yang, Founder and CEO of Venture for America joins us to talk about what their group is doing to encourage young entrepreneurs to join a different kind of work force. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube...

Episode 48: Pitchwerks | Awesome Chat

Scot MacTaggart of Pitchwerks joins us in Mayhem Studio to discuss the concept behind the Podcast, the variety of creatives, polititians and more he's had a chance to talk with, and working as a salesman and consultant over the years while continuing to get getting sleep at night. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast f...

Episode 47: The Scarehouse | Awesome Chat

Scott Simmons joins us to discuss The Scarehouse, "Pittsburgh's Scariest Haunted House". We talk about how this seasonal business is a year long job, using social media, behind the scenes videos and new technologies to connect online, moving on from television and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates ...

Episode 46: Industry Weapon | Awesome Chat

Brian Pullman of Industry Weapon to chat with us about how they have grown a business in digital signage, the talent in Pittsburgh and more! Notice: We had some technical issues with audio during this episode. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stit...

Episode 45: ATP Resources | Awesome Chat

Jacob Linzenbold of ATP Resources talks about discovering eCenter @ Lindenpointe from their first Startup Weekend in Hermitage, PA, and how he decided to work on his medical supply business at the center. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher,...

Earthbound Crystals | Awesome Chat

Andrew Pavlick | Awesome Chat

Andrew Pavlick is a recovering entrepreneur working his craft in creative media at the eCenter @ Lindenpointe in Hermitage, PA. We talk about seeing Hermitage as an option for tech minded workers, The Winner’s efforts to start up new industry, the first Start Up Weekend in the region and changing his strategy to get out of his comfort zone and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for mor...

eCenter@LindenPointe | Awesome Chat

Ketaki Desai joins us to discuss the eCenter@Lindenpointe, a business incubator in Hermitage, PA in Mercer County. We discuss building tech and business in a region not always thought as an innovative region, Entrepreneurship Academy that shows High School students opportunities in the area, some of the success stories for this young organization, the first Startup Weekend for the area, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check ou...

Center for Media Innovation | Awesome Chat

We are visiting the Center for Media Innovation to chat with Chelsea Pompeani, Media Innovation Specialist at Point Park University, to discuss the new center and how the school is preparing students for different kinds of broadcast and new media careers. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams...

Ascender | Awesome Chat

We talk with Bobby Zappala of Ascender, a hub for starters and builders rebranding from the old Thrill Mill. We discuss the “start up” community in Pittsburgh an why they are distancing themselves from that moniker, growing into the new name, Thrival Festival, what they bring to the table with their move, the IBM Watson AI Xprize in Pittsburgh, and what is coming up! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awes...

Bits to Pieces | Awesome Chat

We chat with Aaron Hartman of Bits to Pieces about the rise of 3D Printing and his service that offers leasing services for the devices. We discuss the state of 3D printing with the local kids, working out of Work Hard Pittsburgh, how you can get into 3D printing, what sorts of practical uses are there of today's printers, and the patent issues with 3D printing. Find out more about Bits to Pieces at www.b2p3d.com. This episode was recorded at Work Hard Pittsburgh. Find out more at www.workha...

CME Engineering and Drones | Awesome Chat

We talk with Joe Lloyd of CME Engineering about their use of the eBee: senseFly drone to expand their services to take topographical surveys and more. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Gridwise | Awesome Chat

Ryan Green tells us about Gridwise, a service that looks to help Uber and Lyft ride sharing drivers become more efficient with more data and crowd sourced tips. We discuss how open drivers are to share information, how alpha lab helped the company grow, and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live ...

MyStylist from Resus Technology, Inc.​ | Awesome Chat

Marcus Jeter of Resus Technologies is looking to change the hair stylist industry by bringing it into your home with the MyStylist application. We talk about the inception, what problem this solves with stylist licensing, and how the Alphalab process helped them launch. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates a...

Awesome Chat | Alphalab

We talk with Executive Director of Alphalab, Jim Jen, about the Pittsburgh Startup Incubator, how it has developed over the years, the process, some businesses that have made an impact from the space, how they hope to grow Pittsburgh’s tech scene without the growing pains of Silicon Valley and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) a...

Awesome Chat | Chikara Action Arcade Game

Chikara Pro's Mike Quackenbush joins the show to discuss the indiegogo campaign for Chikara Action Arcade Game! We talk about their attempts at a video game for the independent wrestling promotion in the past, what he learned from other crowdfunding attempts on Kickstarter, and their recent uses of Facebook Live in their wrestling promotion! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more ente...

Episode 44: SQWAD | Awesome Chat

SQWAD is a company looking to change the way we play fantasy sports and providing more engaging play, currently with the WNBA, with up the minute changes that can be made. Find out why they came to Pittsburgh from Portland, Oregon to take part in the Alphalab program that got them off the ground!

Episode 43: Studio Me | Awesome Chat

Keith Parish and Joe Leachko started Studio Me for "Media Made Easy". This newly opened studio space on Penn Avenue is giving producers access to video, photography, and podcasting facilities without the fuss to enable you to focus on your message. We talk about the facility and what's coming up. Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @...

Replay FX | Awesome Chat

We visit the Replay FXâ?? home compound in Carnegie, PA to talk with Doug Polka and Fred Cochran surrounded by amazing video and pinball machines! We talk about the concept of a video game preservation, the birth of Replay FX, the large arcade atmosphere, the practical joke on the owners of the Super NES CD-ROM that never happened, playing games with other people, how they are reaching out and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, chec...