TechtalkRadio

TechtalkRadio
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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 tools to mobile devices, health tech, video games, entertainment and even drones. Whether you're a seasoned tech pro or just curious about the latest trends, TechtalkRadio makes technology fun, friendly, and easy to understand.

  1. Episode 473 - Storm Tracking & PC Users Eyeing a Mac Also Rosebud.App and The Asus PX13 ProArt GoPro Edition Featured!

    3D AGO

    Episode 473 - Storm Tracking & PC Users Eyeing a Mac Also Rosebud.App and The Asus PX13 ProArt GoPro Edition Featured!

    This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd kick things off with a real-time look at severe weather, storm tracking, and the growing role of independent meteorologists on YouTube. Shawn shares how live storm coverage from creator Ryan Hall has changed the way many people follow dangerous weather, offering faster, more detailed updates than traditional local broadcasts in some cases. The conversation also dives into storm preparedness, from generators and backup power to radios, fuel, and having a family plan in place when rough weather rolls in. The show also revisits one of the week’s most talked-about tech topics: the new MacBook Neo. Andy and Shawn break down the appeal of Apple’s lower-cost laptop, discussing its price point, specs, battery life, and why it could be an attractive option for people who have always wanted to try a Mac without spending a fortune. They also talk about the learning curve for longtime Windows users, the differences in workflow, and why Apple may have found the right moment to push harder into the affordable laptop space. Shawn, who has long been skeptical of AI, admits he was surprised by how powerful and creative the music-generation platform Suno turned out to be. The two discuss the fun and creative possibilities of AI music tools, while also emphasizing the importance of ethics, transparency, and giving proper credit whenever AI plays a role in the creative process. Later in the show, Andy spotlights the ASUS ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition, a compact but powerful creator laptop designed for video editors and GoPro users, with features like a bright OLED display, strong onboard AI processing, a built-in jog wheel, and 2-in-1 flexibility. Andy Taylor talks with Sean Dadashi, co-founder of Rosebud, an AI-powered journaling app designed to make self-reflection easier, more guided, and more meaningful. Sean explains how the idea for Rosebud grew from his own experience with therapy and journaling, where he saw firsthand how difficult it can be for people to stare at a blank page and know where to begin. With Rosebud, users can write or speak their thoughts, then receive thoughtful AI-guided prompts that help them go deeper, recognize patterns, and stay connected to personal goals over time. Wrapping things up, the show touches on Mario Day, Nintendo announcements, and new family-friendly interactive gaming experiences from NEX Playground, making for a packed episode full of gadgets, AI, entertainment, and practical tech talk. Got a question for the show? Email techguys@techtalkradio.com, and catch more at techtalkradio.com. Please Share, Listen, Subscribe to the Show on Spotify, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, YouTubeConnect With Us on social media –Also Available on KGVY AM/FM, Amazon Music, GoodPods, PodBean and other Delivery Networks!

    55 min
  2. Episode 472 - MacBook Neo Is Official, AI Music Gets Real & Choosing the Right Security Camera | TechtalkRadio

    MAR 5

    Episode 472 - MacBook Neo Is Official, AI Music Gets Real & Choosing the Right Security Camera | TechtalkRadio

    This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy and Shawn open with condolences for Justin, who’s away for a couple weeks after a loss in the family. From there, the conversation swings into Shawn’s very real-world tech life as a broadcast engineer at Notre Dame—juggling a marathon Saturday that included multiple live productions across different networks and platforms. They also touch on the frustration of missing major industry conferences like NAB and Infocom due to schedule collisions, while still keeping an eye on the one event Shawn refuses to miss: Gen Con, the massive tabletop gaming convention he’s attended for over a decade. The middle of the show dives into the growing “ownership problem” in modern tech—especially as it relates to phones, computers, and cloud services. Andy and Shawn react to Apple’s latest headlines, including talk of a more affordable iPhone option and what a lower-cost iOS device could mean for people who don’t want (or can’t justify) flagship pricing. That naturally leads to a bigger discussion: device upgrade fatigue, the rising cost of PC parts like RAM and storage, and the creeping shift toward renting everything—software, storage, even processing power—through subscriptions and cloud instances. AI is the big philosophical thread this week. They debate the ethical and emotional cost of AI-generated content—how it’s getting harder to tell what’s real, why disclosure matters, and what happens when companies replace human creativity because AI is cheaper and “good enough.” Andy shares a fascinating example using Suno, an AI music generator that created a shockingly convincing song featuring the show’s names—cool, impressive… and immediately uncomfortable once you realize what it represents. They also dig into the fine print reality: even when you prompt the creation, you often don’t truly own it, and rights can disappear the moment you stop paying. In the second half, the show pivots back to practical tech help with a listener question about home security cameras. Shawn lays out why he’s a fan of Wyze—especially the value of an unlimited camera plan and SD-card local recording—while Andy weighs in with real-world comparisons like Google Nest limitations and other alternatives (including a window-mounted camera option he demoed on TV). The episode wraps with a fun maker-style segment where Shawn explains his DIY hack turning a Wyze smart switch into a portable “smart button,” plus a quick look at an RF/IR detection gadget Andy picked up for travel privacy and hidden camera detection. Finally, they close on fresh Apple rumors—an apparent leak pointing to a lower-cost “MacBook Neo”—and tease next week’s topic: AI journaling with Rosebud. Got a question for the show? Email techguys@techtalkradio.com, and catch more at techtalkradio.com. Please Share, Listen, Subscribe to the Show on Spotify, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Goodpods, YouTube and Our YouTube Page. Connect With Us on social media YouTube @TechtalkRadio Facebook @techtalkers Instagram @techtalkradio TikTok @Techtalkradio X @techtalkradio Also Available on KGVY AM/FM, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, PodBean and other Delivery Networks!

    54 min
  3. Episode 471 - AI Ads, Doom on a Pregnancy Test & The Death of Trust Online

    FEB 19

    Episode 471 - AI Ads, Doom on a Pregnancy Test & The Death of Trust Online

    All three hosts are back together on TechtalkRadio — Andy Taylor, Justin Lemme, and Shawn DeWeerd — and the week’s big theme is simple: AI is everywhere, and it’s getting harder to trust what we see online. We look back and break down the Super Bowl’s wave of AI-focused ads (and why the “good old days” of surprise commercials are gone), then dig into the privacy creep factor behind smart devices — including a Ring-style “search every camera” flock concept that left us asking, helpful… or Big Brother? We also talk about the Nancy Guthrie case in Tucson and how AI-generated “enhancements,” misinformation, and livestream speculation can distort a real investigation in real time. Listener questions take us into practical territory: how parents can introduce teens to AI with smart guardrails, and where to find classic Windows 95-era computer games through GOG (Good Old Games) and the Internet Archive. Plus: nostalgia gaming, Diablo vs. World of Warcraft, “Will It Run Doom?” insanity, remembering Hideki Sato (a major force behind Sega hardware like the Dreamcast), and a quick look at Apple rumors and the next wave of chips. Have a question for the show? Email techguys@techtalkradio.com

    55 min
  4. Episode 470 - Security Cams, Skydiving Birthdays & “Remember When USB 3.1 Was New?”

    FEB 14

    Episode 470 - Security Cams, Skydiving Birthdays & “Remember When USB 3.1 Was New?”

    TechtalkRadio kicks off Valentine’s weekend 2026 with a practical update on home security cameras—and why this topic is suddenly front-of-mind for a lot of people. Andy explains how cloud-based doorbells can still capture (and upload) footage even without an active paid plan, what “short-window” history looks like on some systems, and why notifications (including email alerts) can matter when you’re trying to piece together a timeline. From there, Andy compares camera approaches: cloud-first doorbells like Google Nest, local-recording options that use microSD loop recording, and higher-resolution setups like Reolink (including solar-powered placements for property coverage). He also hits real-life usability stuff that’s easy to overlook—glare behind glass when placing a camera indoors towards the exterior. This is possible with the Girafit Indoor, also how quickly you can save clips to your phone, and why you might not want to disable motion/vehicle notifications even if they’re annoying. Then the show jumps into a 2016 flashback recorded this same week: a super-relatable PC upgrade spiral (new CPU means new motherboard, which means new RAM, which means… everything). The crew debates overclocking, thermals, motherboard quality, and warranty choices—plus Justin drops the always-handy PCPartPicker tip for anyone building on a budget. Part two of the flashback brings back “60 Second Tech,” including iPhone LED flash alerts for notifications, smarter shopping comparisons when buying laptops, and early predictions about autonomous delivery and driverless regulation. Back to current day, Andy closes the episode with a quick nod to Black Mirror (and how fast reality keeps chasing sci-fi), plus a couple of websites worth checking out. Got a question for the show? Email techguys@techtalkradio.com, and catch more at techtalkradio.com. Please Share, Listen, Subscribe to the Show on Spotify, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, YouTubeConnect With Us on social media – Also Available on KGVY AM/FM, Amazon Music, PodBean and other Delivery Networks!

    53 min
  5. Episode 469 - We Powered the House, Sank Some Ships, and Argued About AI on TechtalkRadio

    FEB 6

    Episode 469 - We Powered the House, Sank Some Ships, and Argued About AI on TechtalkRadio

    This Week’s TechtalkRadio Show kicks off with the crew welcoming Justin Lemme back—and immediately diving into his newly installed Tesla Powerwall. Justin explains how pairing rooftop solar with a home battery solves the “we generate power when nobody’s home” problem, letting him store daytime energy and run off the battery during peak-rate hours (and stay powered through outages). He also highlights the app-driven control, clean/conditioned power benefits (surge absorption), and the long-term value proposition—especially for sunny climates like Arizona—while Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd ask the practical questions listeners would ask (cost, reliability, real-world outage behavior, and whether it’s worth it). In the Area of Gaming, Justin raves about World of Sea Battle on Steam (a free-to-play, grindy pirate-era MMO with gorgeous visuals and a big EU player base), while Andy reps the “I’m a Wordle guy” camp with Wordle talk and how The New York Times is cycling older words back in. They also share a listener tech joke, then answer a podcasting webcam question with a refreshingly honest breakdown: don’t buy bargain-bin cams, lighting matters, and brands like Logitech and Elgato come up—along with the handy idea of a Stream Deck for switching scenes during recordings. Andy talks with Eric Kim from BIGO Live about how AI is reshaping social platforms—especially the line between helpful AI tools and “AI slop” (low-effort, high-volume content chasing clicks). Eric frames AI as a creative and productivity toolkit: great for clipping highlights, understanding audiences, and even bridging cultures through translation—while emphasizing that creators shouldn’t replace their voice or misrepresent themselves. He also describes BIGO Live’s “real-time togetherness” angle (meeting real people live versus only pushing edited posts), and how platform safety uses AI too—aimed at quickly detecting harmful content. They wrap with how to find the app, what monetization can look like for creators, and the big theme: use AI to remove tedious chores so you can spend more time being genuinely present and original. Shawn DeWeerd flags reports of malicious updates tied to Notepad++ and recommends updating to a safe version (the crew compares it to other “trusted tool got hit” stories like CCleaner and LastPass). Then Andy shares a time-sensitive promo: a discount window on the Anti-Gravity A1 featuring Insta360 Camera tech, plus a newly added “flight simulator” mode meant to build FPV muscle memory before real flights—while noting the market shakeup around DJI. They close things out with quick weekend chatter—Justin planning indoor skydiving at iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Valentine’s weekend), Shawn gearing up for indoor lacrosse, and Andy perfecting the fine art of “indoor napping.”   Got a question for the show? Email techguys@techtalkradio.com, and catch more at techtalkradio.com. Please Share, Listen, Subscribe to the Show on Spotify, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, YouTube Connect With Us on social media – See the Video of this Show on our YouTube Page and Now on Spotify as well. Also Available on KGVY AM/FM, Amazon Music, PodBean and other Delivery Networks!

    55 min
  6. Episode 468 - Tech, Games & AI: What’s Real Anymore?

    JAN 30

    Episode 468 - Tech, Games & AI: What’s Real Anymore?

    This week on TechtalkRadio, Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd cover a little bit of everything—from microphones and mobile video editing to retro gaming, family tech, and the growing “is this real or AI?” dilemma. The show kicks off with a look at audio gear and content creation, followed by listener questions on editing video directly on your smartphone, formatting USB drives, and whether thumb drives are still worth keeping around. The conversation then shifts to gaming nostalgia, screen-time balance for kids, and why physical media and offline backups still matter in an always-online world. Wrapping things up, Andy and Shawn dive into AI skepticism, viral images, and how our default reaction to online content is shifting from curiosity to doubt—sometimes for the worse.

    55 min
  7. Episode 467 - This Show's a Joke!

    JAN 22

    Episode 467 - This Show's a Joke!

    Welcome back to TechtalkRadio—and yes… “This Show is a Joke!” absolutely earns its title. Andy Taylor, Shawn DeWeerd, and Justin Lemme kick things off with the kind of chaotic chemistry in a weather check that makes no sense: Colorado was bizarrely warm, Indiana is buried under snow and “freezing fog,” and everyone agrees the forecast has officially gone off the rails. It has been a couple of weeks now since CES and the guys agree most “everything was AI”… except the stuff that still manages to surprise us. This years buzz outside of AI was focused on micro RGB screens, including a jaw-dropping 130-inch Samsung TV that’s so massive (and likely so expensive) you really have to see it in person to understand the scale. The guys also break down why TV shopping online can be misleading, how professional calibrators fine-tune picture settings for your exact room, and why premium installs and showroom-quality setups can turn your living room into a “demo house” for bragging rights. Audio gets its moment too, with a debate on whether soundbars can truly replace real surround sound (spoiler: not really), plus Shawn’s current 5.1-ish setup and Justin’s insistence that there’s no excuse not to add rear speakers. Then Justin steals the segment with a mini-masterclass on upgrading your podcast audio chain: a new budget mixer, the surprise reality of 48v phantom power, adding a preamp, and why his Shure mic is still the hero of the whole rig—followed by way too much fun with voice effects that quickly turns into “mommy, turn off the radio” territory. With the former Television Experience of Justin and Shawn,  they discuss how modern journalism and production standards have shifted over the years, why audiences tolerate lower quality now, and how digital ad systems track everything—time on page, scroll depth, where you came from, and even what you searched for before your next “perfectly targeted” commercial. Segment two ties it all together with a smart look at why local stations run more local news than syndicated shows—because local content means local ad dollars—plus a sharp debate on big-market versus small-market on-air talent and why experience is obvious the second someone opens their mouth on camera. Listener questions are included, along with a great one about the Flipper Zero—what it is, whether it’s illegal, and whether it’s a smart gift for a kid (the group strongly leans “no,” unless maturity, supervision, and intent are crystal clear). From there it’s classic TechTalkRadio: a CES parade of ridiculous inventions (music-playing lollipops through bone conduction, voice-controlled fridges, voice coffee makers, AI barbers, and a toilet computer that analyzes your… business), plus a quick detour into Meta Ray-Bans and why they’re surprisingly impressive for audio. The show lands with gaming talk (Stardew Valley gets the “dangerously addictive” stamp of approval), a quick PSA about spam texts and why you should never reply—even to say “stop”—and a fun throwback to Flash game nostalgia at FlashMuseum.org, before the crew signs off with jokes, groans, and the promise of more chaos next week.

    55 min
  8. Episode 466 - "Retro Reboots, Stranger Things Secrets, and TechtalkRadio Turns 30!”

    JAN 13

    Episode 466 - "Retro Reboots, Stranger Things Secrets, and TechtalkRadio Turns 30!”

    TechtalkRadio kicks off 2026 with Andy Taylor and Shawn DeWeerd diving into what everyone’s talking about — including the Stranger Things finale buzz and the rumor of a “secret” alternate episode (conspiracy theories included). Since recording, we find out that it is exactly that, a Rumor! From there, the guys slide into full nostalgia mode: retro gaming, childhood memories, and why classic consoles still hit differently — from Mario Kart 64 and Ocarina of Time, to the reality check of firing up an old Wii and realizing… the graphics don’t look like you remembered. The show also hits practical tech with listener questions, including how to digitize VHS tapes the right way (without creating giant files or losing quality), what capture gear actually matters, and why transferring analog media is still a time-consuming “real-time” process. Plus, they revisit the debate: should you shut your computer down at night — and what exceptions make sense (like Plex servers)? On the home media side, Shawn breaks down Plex in plain English — what it is, how it works, what’s free, and why opening your server for remote streaming can be risky if you aren’t staying on top of updates. You’ll also hear tips for responsibly getting rid of old towers and CRT gear (and why you should always pull hard drives first). Finally, Andy shows off a couple of fun gadgets — including a compact media player as a “phone-free” music option and a slick new Ethernet-equipped hub — before wrapping with a rapid-fire trip down 1990s memory lane (dial-up sounds, TV Guide, Blockbuster nights, and the Dewey Decimal System). Tech, nostalgia, CES talk, and real listener help — all in the first TechTalkRadio of 2026.

    55 min
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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 tools to mobile devices, health tech, video games, entertainment and even drones. Whether you're a seasoned tech pro or just curious about the latest trends, TechtalkRadio makes technology fun, friendly, and easy to understand.

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  • Creator
    TechtalkRadio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    336
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright TechtalkRadio
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