Katie dot Show

Lil Bub: Cat celebrity and techie

August 15, 2016 03:28 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Katie meets with Lil Bub and her owner, Mike Bridavsky, in Bloomington, Indiana. Lil Bub is one of the internet’s most famous cats. She has used technology to secure millions of social media fans and a new app funded on Kickstarter. Lil Bub has also raised over half a million dollars for charity. And, in the midst of playing a cameo part in the new film, “Nine Lives,” Bub took some time out to take part in a new genome sequencing project. Bub’s owner Mike talks about Bub's current adventu...

Technologist Kevin Surace: Pokémon craze and hacking the election

August 11, 2016 05:36 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Katie speaks with technologist and futurist Kevin Surace on what sparked the craze of Pokémon Go and if the November election could indeed be hacked.

Discover Iceland Part 2 – What the heck is geothermal energy?

August 04, 2016 03:14 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Sitting on a literal hotbed of active and inactive volcanoes, Iceland capitalizes on its natural resources to provide renewable electricity to its citizens. Katie speaks with Hordur Arnarson, CEO of Landsvirkjun, which produces 73% of all Iceland's electricity via geothermal energy. Hordur further discusses future plans for an undersea pipeline from Iceland to the UK of hydro and geothermal-generated electricity.

Dreamfuel: Crowdfunding Startup Helps Get Olympic Athletes to the Games

July 27, 2016 04:59 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Dreamfuel, founded by Emily White, assists Olympic hopefuls and their families with travel to the games. Such financial help is critical as many athletes only make $15k a year, or less.

Discover Iceland Part 1: Eco-tourism

July 15, 2016 01:47 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Embark on an adventure to the environmental wonderland of Iceland and you will be able to discover and enjoy the islands’ focus on eco-tourism. The Blue Lagoon, a favorite spot for tourists, is located in a lava field in the southwest part of the island. This amazing warm water lagoon harnesses geothermal energy to create a unique, and for many, transformative experience.

Buck Sexton – CNN political commentator, radio host and former CIA officer

July 07, 2016 04:28 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Buck Sexton served as a former intelligence officer for the CIA and also worked with the NYPD intelligence division on counterterrorism issues. He is host of The Buck Sexton Show on TheBlaze TV and TheBlaze Radio. Buck breaks down the Clinton email verdict for us and also gives the inside scoop on how he keeps on top of the intelligence scene.

3D Printed Custom Insoles: Kegan Schouwenburg

July 01, 2016 05:18 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Kegan Schouwenburg, named one of Inc. magazine's 30 under 30, founded SOLS, which brings custom 3D printing technologies to footwear. SOLS recently announced its cutting edge 3D printed custom orthotics, which offer comfort and stability. Simply download the SOLS app, snap a few pics of your feet and in less than six days and $99, SOLS sends you a pair of customized insoles to your door.

Escape the Room with Auto Technology

June 24, 2016 04:52 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

One of the trendiest interactive mystery games, "Escape the Room," partners with Ford Escape to create a limited time only 35,000 square foot experience: “Can You Escape NYC?” With the clock ticking, Sam and Katie join forces to make it through six rooms, solving puzzles while using new in-vehicle technologies. An inside look at building a customized brand experience.

Fresh Food from a Kitchen Not a Lab: Back to the Roots

June 21, 2016 03:44 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Food Ready to Eat or Ready to Grow - Nikhil Arora, Co-Founder of Back to the Roots, is "undoing food” and connecting us back to where it comes from. Nikhil shares his journey, and how it all started with an obsession with mushrooms (the legal kind).

Creating Virtual Reality: SilVR Thread

June 13, 2016 04:33 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

David Pritchard and Tai Crosby, co-founders of SilVR Thread, which is a cutting edge company delivering virtual reality experiences, discuss developing immersive first-person virtual reality with their proprietary cameras.

USX Team Successfully Summits Mt. Everest to Support Soldiers' Mental Health

May 27, 2016 03:26 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

On May 24th, the USX team summited Mt. Everest amidst 100mph winds and treacherous conditions. The team included the first active duty soldier and second combat wounded veteran to summit. I will be speaking with the USX team co-founder, Command Sergeant Major Todd Burnett, regarding the team's amazing climb and their efforts to raise awareness for mental health challenges that soldiers face. Donations for USX: www.usx.vet

Ping Pong vs. a Robot

May 19, 2016 06:39 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Harrison and Alex Chen are brothers who played ping pong with each other growing up in Taiwan. They ultimately moved in separate directions and their solution to continue to play together was to build an app connected smart robot, they called "Trainerbot." Now they can play ping pong against each other anywhere and anytime via Trainerbot. The app, together with the robot, is now showcased and sold on Kickstarter. I played it and have to say it's kinda intense and it kicked my ass. Sam Robert...

Olympic marathon hopeful Natasha LaBeaud Anzures

May 13, 2016 05:36 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Olympic marathon hopeful Natasha LaBeaud Anzures shares how she balances life as an elite runner and works as a technology sports publicist full time.

Marcus du Sautoy: Are the world’s secrets hidden in numbers?

May 05, 2016 05:55 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Marcus du Sautoy has been called one of UK’s leading scientists and most charismatic mathematicians. Amongst numerous accolades, Marcus has hosted several programs on BBC and is a professor at the University of Oxford. He even touts a discovery in the 9th dimensional space. Could his hypothesis that the secrets to the universe are in numbers and patterns hold true?

Eric Eisenstein: TODAY Show & Saturday Night Live Camera Ops

April 29, 2016 03:58 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Eric has been on the forefront of filming for top network shows and programs for 36 years. A veteran in the field of camera ops, he balances technical skill with creative flair to capture the best shots. Eric has also been a freelance director for various top level networks and shows from the Olympics to Eminem concerts. An inside look at his work behind the scenes from the TODAY Show to SNL.

Reebok Head of Future Bill McInnis

April 22, 2016 05:23 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Bill McInnis, Reebok Head of Future, speaks to the new direction of Reebok and successful partnerships with both CrossFit and UFC. McInnis also reveals future innovations from on demand custom printed shoes to using more robots in production to going green.

Exoskeleton Robotic Suit Simulates Decades of Aging in Seconds

April 11, 2016 05:27 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

A 40lb robotic suit created by Genworth allows you to feel the effects of aging 40+ years in a matter of seconds. The idea of the "Aging Experience" exhibit at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey, promotes firsthand experience leading to empathy and awareness. Note to listener: Pulled audio track from the robotic suit so apologies for the inconsistencies in tracks on this ep! #robotproblems Thanks as always for listening! :) -KL

Climbing Mt. Everest - USX 1st Lt. Elyse Ping Medvigy

April 06, 2016 05:52 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

What does it take to climb the highest mountain on Earth? Further, imagine achieving this feat as an amputee. Nonprofit organization U.S. Expeditions and Explorations (USX), hopes to be the first to summit the first active duty male and female Army soldier, and first combat wounded military. The mission is to bring more attention to the jarring numbers of veterans and soldiers struggling with PTSD and suicide. www.usx.vet

Matt Kahn: Spreading positive messages through technology

March 28, 2016 01:27 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Spring is a time of new beginnings. Matt Kahn, a modern spiritual teacher, intuitive and author has used YouTube to grow his massive fan base to spread a positive message and spiritual way to approach life. Whether it’s a trouble with a job, relationship or just getting into a rut--Matt always has practical spiritual guidance infused with his own unique wisdom and humor that can help you turn a positive corner.

Dave Navarro: Filmmaker and Musician

March 21, 2016 04:19 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Dave Navarro chats with Katie Linendoll and Sam Roberts about his new, powerful documentary "Mourning Son" which tells the tragic story of the murder of his mother when he was just 15 years old, and how he traveled to prison and faced the killer. Dave also talks Jane’s Addiction, his fascination with unique art and his seventh season hosting "Ink Master". Dave's documentary "Mourning Son" is available on iTunes

All about sleep and dreams

March 15, 2016 05:19 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

Sleep issues? Katie and Sam Roberts chat sleep disorders, dreams and narcolepsy with Dr. Michael Larson inventor of Sleep Shepherd: Blue -- a hi-tech sleeping gadget that has already raised $500k on Kickstarter.

Super genius Dr. Gundry on a potential groundbreaking diet PART TWO

March 10, 2016 05:56 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Can you live to 150? Why are there so many food allergies? What vitamins do we absolutely need? Do plants really scream when you eat them? Part two of Katie and Sam's food conversation with Dr. Gundry.

Super genius Dr. Gundry on a potential groundbreaking diet PART ONE

March 03, 2016 05:33 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Katie and Sam Roberts chat with surgeon, lecturer, researcher and author Dr. Steven Gundry. Dr. Gundry is the Founder and Director of the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs. He's gaining extensive notoriety and clients with his food hypothesis, and is best known for his research and success in how people should eat based on genetics. He is the author of "Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution".

UFO Congress and Ben Hansen

February 25, 2016 06:11 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Katie revisits the annual UFO Congress in Arizona and chats with Ben Hansen on his beliefs and the international event. Ben is a former FBI agent and host of Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files.

Zika Virus Explained

February 09, 2016 07:59 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

After continuous weeks of Sam fearing he has Zika, Katie brings in Dr. Ken Redcross to break down everything we and you need to know about the virus.

What does it take to win a Guinness World Record?

February 04, 2016 07:59 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Mike Janela shares his experiences serving as a Guinness World Record Judge. Katie recalls winning her own record. Sam Roberts wants a Dr. Pepper milkshake.

Tomorrow in Auto: GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra & CEOs of flying car and Ethos concept cars

January 21, 2016 08:49 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

GM’s Mary Barra on electric and the next few years of auto, E-hang co-founder on their new flying car and Rinspeed CEO with Ethos concept car & drone. Katie provides live interviews from CES; Sam Roberts provides funniez.

Oculus Head of Studios and Intel Internet of Things

January 09, 2016 03:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Katie is live from the CES show floor, unveiling innovations from the President of Oculus Worldwide Studios, Jason Rubin, and Intel's Managing Director, Internet of Things, Bridget Karlin.

Mind changing gadgets with Thync CEO and Psychic Chris Medina

December 31, 2015 06:24 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Katie chats with Thync CEO Isy Goldwasser about the wearable gadget that can help boost your mood in just a few minutes all with the help of science. Katie and Sam Roberts chat with psychic Chris Medina of Platinum Predictions.

Ron Johnson: CEO of Enjoy and former lead at Apple Retail Stores

December 23, 2015 06:03 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Katie Linendoll and Sam Roberts talk about misfit holiday gadgets this season and chat with Ron Johnson: CEO of Enjoy. Ron was best know for opening the first Apple retail stores and reinventing Target.

Ashley Eckstein: Star Wars

December 15, 2015 08:41 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Ashley Eckstein known for her role as Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels and owner creator of Her Universe gives us a glimpse of what it's like to audition for Disney and also be a powerful businesswoman.

Dan Slott of Marvel - Who Kills Peter Parker?!

December 07, 2015 05:46 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Amazing Spider-Man and Silver Surfer comic writer Dan Slott chats with Katie and Sam Roberts about killing Peter Parker, death threats and answers fan questions. Katie breaks out Katie.gifts, and all things dysfunctional Christmas.

Matt Lauer and Willie Geist: Tech the Halls

November 30, 2015 06:25 - 1 hour - 186 MB

Matt Lauer and Willie Geist tech the halls with Katie Linendoll, tech travel tips and gifting ideas, and Sam Roberts joins in on the action.

Tomorrow in Digital Retail

November 26, 2015 07:51 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Katie chats with the Bridget Dolan, VP Sephora Innovation, on new digital trends from augmented reality to in-store Pantone technologies to match your perfect shade. Katie also discusses sensory branding that may be luring you in to stores.

Scott Parazynski: Astronaut, pilot, doctor, diver, climber

November 19, 2015 07:26 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Scott Parazynski has flown 5 Space Shuttle Missions and has conducted 7 spacewalks. He is also the first and only NASA astronaut to have summited Mt. Everest. Katie and Sam Roberts have a fascinating discussion with Scott regarding the physical and mental challenges of life in space.

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