Shows
Expedient: The PodcastBeyond the Rack: Step Inside our ACM DatacenterEver wonder what powers your cloud workloads, protects legacy infrastructure, and keeps mission-critical systems running 24/7? Join AJ Kuftic (Field CTO) and Ed Dzurko (SVP of Data Center Engineering) for a behind-the-scenes tour of our PIT2, one of our 15 state-of-the-art data centers in the United States. This is the first time we’re pulling back the curtain on the systems and strategies behind Expedient’s rock-solid colocation infrastructure.What You’ll learn:Secure from the ground up: Biometric access, visitor logging & compliance-ready protocols75,000+ monitoring points, redundant cooling, and environmental sensors in actionInside our dual-pa...2025-05-2933 min
IT LeadersBeyond the Rack: Step Inside our ACM DatacenterEver wonder what powers your cloud workloads, protects legacy infrastructure, and keeps mission-critical systems running 24/7? Join AJ Kuftic (Field CTO) and Ed Dzurko (SVP of Data Center Engineering) for a behind-the-scenes tour of our PIT2, one of our 15 state-of-the-art data centers in the United States. This is the first time we’re pulling back the curtain on the systems and strategies behind Expedient’s rock-solid colocation infrastructure.What You’ll learn:Secure from the ground up: Biometric access, visitor logging & compliance-ready protocols75,000+ monitoring points, redundant cooling, and environmental sensors in actionInside our dual-pa...2025-05-1633 min
Razvojni kodRazvojni kod - Manifestacija 'OSIgurajmo jednakost' Istarskog foruma udruga OSI u subotu kod tržnice VerudaGosti Tatjane Kaštelan u Razvojnom kodu su Melisa Osmanović i Zlatko Kuftić iz Istarskog foruma udruga osoba s invaliditetom. Razgovaramo o prvoj zajedničkoj manifestaciji udruga osoba s invaliditetom Istre, koja će se održati u Puli 10. svibnja. Cilj joj je približiti djelovanje i život osoba s invaliditetom cjelokupnoj društvenoj zajednici.2025-05-0700 min
Expedient: The PodcastThe Deepseek EffectHow AI is Evolving & What It Means for Your BusinessArtificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the emergence of reasoning models is changing how businesses interact with AI. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we break down the latest advancements, including DeepSeek, and explore how Expedient's AI platform enables seamless adoption, compliance, and flexibility as new models emerge.If you're a CIO, IT manager, or cloud decision-makers, tune in to hear from AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient. Since the close of the acquisition, AJ has had hundreds of conversations with companies large and...2025-04-0348 min
Expedient: The PodcastModernizing Disaster Recovery: Lessons in Resilience from Utz BrandsFounded in 1921, Utz Brands produces over 3.3 million pounds of snacks weekly, with revenue doubling in the past five years. With 13 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Utz’s success relies heavily on a strong technology team and a resilient disaster recovery plan to maintain business continuity.Join Tim Swingler, VP of Infrastructure & Security at Utz Brands, and AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient, for an insightful session on how Utz is transforming its disaster recovery strategy.Discover:Key business, infrastructure, and staffing factors to consider when modernizing data centersCost-benefit analysis: building vs. outsourcing disaster re...2025-03-0650 min
Expedient: The PodcastOptionality & Opportunity: Making Your VMware DecisionAre you feeling uncertain about the future of your VMware infrastructure? Should you stay with VMware? What about Nutanix, KVM, OpenStack?Wondering about making the right call for your organization? You’re not alone. With changes in Broadcom’s VMware licensing and direction shaking up the industry, businesses must navigate these choices strategically to stay competitive.If you're a CIO, IT manager, or cloud decision-makers, tune in to hear from AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient. Since the close of the acquisition, AJ has had hundreds of conversations with companies large and small looking to make...2025-02-201h 01
Expedient: The PodcastExpedient Hyperscale CTRL: Simple Management for Complex EnvironmentsTake your hybrid cloud strategy to the next level with Expedient’s Hyperscale CTRL. This newly launched suite of managed public cloud services is designed to seamlessly integrate AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, Nutanix, and more—helping you optimize workloads, reduce complexity, and control costs within one cohesive environment.Join us for a deep dive into how Hyperscale CTRL streamlines your hybrid cloud operations with:Cloud Discovery & Migration – Place the right workloads on the right platforms through a holistic assessmentUnified Management & Security – Leverage a common set of tools and policies for visibility, threat intelligence, and compliance across cloudsCo...2025-01-2130 min
Expedient: The PodcastYour Disaster Recovery Doesn't Have To Be A DisasterAre you confident in your organization's ability to respond to a cybersecurity incident?This session will guide IT decision makers through the critical components of building a resilient strategy, from choosing the right technologies to seamless implementation and rigorous testing protocols. Discover cost-effective approaches to ensure your plan is sustainable and scalable, and learn how to integrate these practices into your broader resilience efforts. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing approach, this webinar will equip you with practical insights and actionable steps to transform your disaster recovery planning into a...2024-11-1824 min
Expedient: The PodcastProviding Resilience: How Packetwatch and Expedient Transform Incident ResponseIn Providing Resilience: How PacketWatch and Expedient Transform Incident Response, AJ Kuftic from Expedient hosts cybersecurity veteran Jeff Lennon of PacketWatch to tackle the complexities of modern incident response. With over 25 years in tech and deep experience in cybersecurity, Jeff brings valuable insights into how PacketWatch, an MDR provider partnered with CrowdStrike, elevates threat detection and response through advanced tools like full packet capture (FPC) and constant threat hunting.They delve into the essential steps of incident response, beginning with rapid identification, classification, and containment of threats. Jeff explains common cyberattack types, including ransomware, business email compromise...2024-10-3135 min
Expedient: The PodcastThe Future of VMware — Insights from VMware ExploreIn this episode, AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient, and Doug Theis, Sales Director of National Strategy, break down the key takeaways from VMware Explore 2023. As Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware reshapes the virtualization landscape, many organizations are reevaluating their cloud strategies and infrastructure choices.Join us as we dive into exclusive data from the event, where 45% of respondents are considering alternative hypervisors, while 41% plan to stay with VMware. AJ and Doug discuss the growing frustration over VMware’s new licensing model, the emergence of alternatives like Nutanix, and the future of VMware’s Cloud Foundation platform.W...2024-10-0444 min
Expedient: The PodcastCloud Success with Nutanix and ExpedientNutanix solutions play a pivotal role in addressing modern enterprise challenges.Join us for a live comprehensive discussion featuring two distinguished experts in IT transformation: Harsha Kotikela, Director of Product and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix, and AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient. This session will delve into the innovative approaches Nutanix and Expedient employ to solve customer challenges, including seamless migrations from VMware to Nutanix platforms.Topics will include:Increasing operational efficiencySimplified disaster recoveryAlignment with business goalsInnovation and agilityAttendees will gain valuable insights through real-world success stories...2024-08-0235 min
Expedient: The PodcastNutanix: The Key to IT OptionalityAs IT landscapes evolve, the need for flexibility and a diverse set of infrastructure options becomes paramount. If you're an IT leader aiming to increase the adaptability and resilience of your IT infrastructure, this webinar will help you understand why Nutanix is a crucial component of the modern technology stack that allows for increased performance, scalability, and diversity. Join Anthony Jackman, SVP of Strategy & Innovation, and AJ Kuftic, Principal Product Strategist, for a discussion about how Nutanix solutions provide unmatched flexibility, allowing you to meet your unique infrastructure needs with confidence and ease. Learn how we ensure y...2024-06-2528 min
Expedient: The PodcastMastering the Shift: Edge Computing in the Broadcom-VMware EraIn this episode of the Expedient podcast, AJ Kuftic and CEO Bryan Smith discuss the significant changes in VMware licensing due to Broadcom's new policies and their impact on edge computing. Smith explains the reduction from over 4000 VMware SKUs to fewer bundles, highlighting the shift towards subscription models and its implications for edge locations, which require minimized resources. They explore alternatives to VMware, considering other hypervisors that could integrate without increasing costs. The conversation also covers Expedient's strategic response as a pinnacle service provider, ensuring clients can manage and scale their resources effectively amidst these transitions. This episode is...2024-05-0831 min
Expedient: The PodcastBroadcom Acquires VMware: Your Questions AnsweredIn this pivotal episode of "Expedient: The Podcast," we delve into the monumental changes rippling through the tech landscape following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. Bringing together industry leaders and experts at the heart of this transformation, we offer a comprehensive analysis of how this shift will redefine cloud computing, data center dynamics, and cybersecurity. This episode serves as an essential guide for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts aiming to navigate the evolving digital ecosystem, providing deep insights into the strategic implications of the acquisition and its impact on the future of digital infrastructure. Join us for an enlightening exploration...2024-04-041h 04
The Bridgecast with Scott KinkaThe Future of VMware with AJ Kuftic of ExpedientOn this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by AJ Kuftic, Product Manager at Expedient. We’re talking about the future of VMware and so much more. Expedient is a data center and cloud services provider offering infrastructure as a service (IaaS) with local operations in Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Denver, CO, Indianapolis, IN, Memphis, TN, Milwaukee, WI, and Phoenix, AZ. Ranked as one of the Top 3 managed services providers worldwide on Channel Futures' MSP 501 list, Expedient’s converged solutions enable clients to focus on strategic business innovation, while the Expedient...2024-03-052h 35
Big Boy MountainGhost of a Dictator (Ft. Casey Kuftic) -- Ep 31Comedian Casey Kuftic makes a guest appearance on the podcast for an absolute banger. Rusty has some more NBA gossip to dish and apparently Jeanette McCurdy can relate, we debate how comedy can compete with drag shows, and how to tell if your child is neurodivergent or just an adult ghost reincarnated into a baby body. We also take a moment to reflect on the submersible tragedy... and then make some jokes about it. And Michael Jackson's tragic death. And Kobe Bryant's tragic death. Wow we really went in on this one.2023-07-051h 04
The Beautiful BoycastAcknowledge Me: The Beautiful Boycast Ep 93 Ft. Lemaire Lee & Casey KufticLemaire, Casey and the boys talk wrestling, ocean gate, and a whole bunch more!Instagrams for both guest @lemairelee and @caseykuftic2023-06-291h 47
SIDEBAR with Sarah BellEp 23 - The Hangover IV w/ Casey KufticHey hey! Super fun episode this week despite me being hungover as shit!! Sat down with the very funny Casey Kuftic. We talk about how pro wrestling is basically reality tv for dudes, Casey’s worst heckle experience, me blacking out and SO MUCH MORE. Check out Casey on IG @caseykuftic!2023-05-111h 16
Chakra Poppers233: Burnt Toast w/ Casey KufticCasey Kufic is the hilarious stranger at the bar you feel lucky to be next to. He’s one of the most naturally funny humans around, and he’s equally funny onstage. After you’ve seen Casey do standup once, he’s your new favorite comedian. We were lucky enough to catch Casey before he blacked out so that we could take him down the path to enlightenment so that you can laugh your way to a higher consciousness.
Casey Kufic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseykuftic/
Two Jacked Bros is the only...2022-07-041h 01
Feel Feelings with Danny and GeorgeCasey Kuftic Feels DisinterestedCasey Kuftic is here this week hot on the heels of ending his tenure as an open mic host. Casey has had many jobs but few have held his interest for one reason or another. Hear all about that and some more about reverb than you could've seen coming. This episode is a BINGO for those playing at home. Message us to collect your prize (and find out if one actually exists)!2022-07-041h 18
The Carla and Crappy ShowCarla and Crappy Show: The Ken Jennings Edition It’s Week Six of the college football season, and our guest host rotation -- Hi, Ellie! Let Carla get a little sleep, OK? -- continues this week and next with the Ken Jennings of the Carla and Crappy Show: Our very own A.J. Kuftic. (How did we get so fortunate to get A.J. as a guest host for two weeks in a row? It has to do with Crappy not knowing how to work a calendar.) After a quick look back at last week -- we see you, Bo Nix -- and a discussion about Cincinnati’s wi...2021-10-071h 07
Kill Your Gods!Dune, Book 2A, with comedian Casey KufticWe cover pages 254-323 of Dune with comedian Casey Kuftic where we discuss spice vs. adrenochrome, drinking your pee and poop, where Captain Planet fits into the Dune universe, Paul's crush on his mom, and Fremen's as dirty ninja hippies.2021-09-281h 22
Reminiscent | A Pop Punk and Emo Music PodcastThe Best Guitar Riffs of all Time DraftPop Punk and Emo musicians aren’t necessarily known for their ability to shred their instruments ala Van Halen or Slash, but there are a large handful of songs from the decade that feature absolutely incredible riffs. This week we drafted our favorite riffs from our favorite pop punk and emo bands from the early 2000s and it gets heated IMMEDIATELY. To no one’s surprise, Tom tries to pick a song from the wrong decade and Pat plays some serious head games. BONUS EPISODES AND PHOTOS ON PATREON! Links: The...2021-04-021h 04
Soft Boiled w/ SBEp 5 - Casey Kuftic - The Dippy EggHey, hi, hello! On this week's EGGISODE SB chats with the very funny Casey Kuftic. We talk wrestling, we come up with some potential ideas for the pod and discuss homecooked meal rotation and Myspace Top 8s. Things get ooey and gooey when we crack the egg on the existence of comedy drama and MUCH MORE! Follow Casey on instagram @CaseyKuftic and BOOK HIM on your shows!
Follow @SoftBoiledPod on instagram! Like! Share! Subscribe! Eat EGGS! 2021-03-151h 08
Cult of UsCult of Us #21 - Dog Mom PantsOn the cult, Neil walks in with the tightest pants ever! Adam rambles about life in the suburbs. We analyze a video of a pigeon getting murdered by other pigeons. Then Dan Clark from My Voice Sucks! and Casey Kuftic join the show! Casey talks about his uncle being in GQ and what's new with #deaddadtoks My Voice Sucks!patreon.com/myvoicesucks Cult Of Us:DropTent Media NetworkTwitter: @cultofuscast IG: @cultofuscastFB: @cultofuscastTikTok: @cultofuscastPatreonSt...2021-03-041h 04
The Carla and Crappy ShowCarla and Crappy Show: The 2020 National Championship Edition Well, somehow, someway ... we made it. We're here. A national title is on the line ... maybe on Monday night? Yes, the "we-have-no-idea"-ness of 2020 continues even into the new year. So before we get into the final game, we take time to look back at the best and worst of this crazy season, including conversations on the emergence of the Group of Five (or, as Crappy calls it, "the year of the Kuftic") and its lack of representation in the post-season, bowl game silliness, and the well-done and not-so-well-done return to play plans by multiple conferences. (We tip our...2021-01-0937 min
You Can't Laugh At ThatGet COVID Out Of Your System Part 2David and Steve invite 19 comedians from across North America to find (at least) 19 ways to laugh about the COVID-19 pandemic. Being able to laugh about adversity is a way to overcome it, so why not gather some of the funniest people for their perspective on something that has affected everyone. Part 2 features Jeff Shaw, Joe Briggs, Jasmyn Carter, Brett Thomas, Raj Suresh, Steve Guy, Casey Kuftic, Tim Wolfe, and Zach Wycuff Music by @Producedbyzip | Thanks to Golden Ox Studios in Cleveland2020-06-161h 06
The TurnoverEpisode 17: Casey KufticDan is once again dead this week. So Eddie was left on his own to take on this week's guest. That guest you may be asking. None other than Philly-favorite Casey Kuftic.
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Danny on Twitter
Eddie on Twitter2019-12-171h 02
Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology ProfessionalNerd Journey 040: Enterprise Architect Mindset – Paul Woodward Jr and A.J. Kuftic Part 2
Welcome to episode 40 of the Nerd Journey Podcast [@NerdJourney]! We’re John White (@vJourneyman) and Nick Korte (@NetworkNerd_), two VMware Solution Engineers who are hoping to bring you the IT career advice that we wish we’d been given earlier in our careers. In today’s episode we chat with Paul Woodward Jr. and A.J. Kuftic about the Enterprise Architect mindset and career paths.
Original Recording Date: 05-14-2019
This podcast is a follow up to Episode 14 of the ExploreVM Podcast on Making the Move to Enterprise.
1:51 Business vs Technology Goals
* John points out the...2019-06-1941 minNerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology ProfessionalNerd Journey 039: The Transition to Enterprise with Paul Woodward Jr and A.J. Kuftic Part 1
Welcome to episode 39 of the Nerd Journey Podcast [@NerdJourney]! We’re John White (@vJourneyman) and Nick Korte (@NetworkNerd_), two VMware Solution Engineers who are hoping to bring you the IT career advice that we wish we’d been given earlier in our careers. In today’s episode we chat with Paul Woodward Jr. and A.J. Kuftic about the transition from smaller organizations to the Enterprise.
Original Recording Date: 05-14-2019
This podcast is a follow up to Episode 14 of the ExploreVM Podcaston Making the Move to Enterprise.
Topics – Paul Woodward Jr. aka @ExploreVM and @AJKuftic on the tra...2019-06-1140 min
ExploreVM PodcastMaking the Move to the Enterprise w AJ KufticOn today's show I battle seasonal allergies in an attempt to record a podcast about joining the enterprise. Who will win, Paul or the Allergies?2017-10-1851 min
AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkAwkward Poses | AwesomeCast 323Chilla is testing the new Google Project Tango phone; the Lenovo Phab2 Pro
AJ thinks that the TouchID is awesome. It runs it's own MacOS and should be in a stand alone keyboard, Apple!
Sorg is geeked over the Final Cut Pro X update with the Macbook Pro sensor bar.
We determine the Microsoft Surface Studio is amazing, but not practical for any of us. And could lead to back problems
Apple TV promises to bring our TV watching into one app in December. Will it change our watching?
What does the WWE Network...2016-11-021h 02
AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 322: iPhone 7 is for future people | AwesomeCast 315The crew has assembled to help you digest the Apple Event!
We discuss Super Mario Run and Pokemon Go representing with Shigeru Miyamoto!
The Apple Watch improves
We look at the advancements of the iPhone 7
Why do we pick the Apple phone over Android, and it's not a new feeling
We look at iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 from the guys testing it.
Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)
Follow these awesome people on Twitter: AJ Kuftic (@ajkuftic, virtualpotholes.com) John Chichilla...2016-09-0959 min
AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkiPhone 7 is for future people | AwesomeCast 315The crew has assembled to help you digest the Apple Event! We discuss Super Mario Run and Pokemon Go representing with Shigeru Miyamoto! The Apple Watch improves We look at the advancements of the iPhone 7 Why do we pick the Apple phone over Android, and it's not a new feeling We look at iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 from the guys testing it. Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Follow these awesome people on Twitter: AJ Kuftic (@ajkuftic, virtualpotholes.com) John Chichilla (ChillaTech.net) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron,SorgatronMedia.com). Thanks...2016-09-0800 min
Sorgatron Media Master FeedAwesomeCast 315: iPhone 7 is for future peopleThe crew has assembled to help you digest the Apple Event! We discuss Super Mario Run and Pokemon Go representing with Shigeru Miyamoto! The Apple Watch improves We look at the advancements of the iPhone 7 Why do we pick the Apple phone over Android, and it's not a new feeling We look at iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 from the guys testing it. Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Follow these awesome people on Twitter: AJ Kuftic (@ajkuftic, virtualpotholes.com) John Chichilla (ChillaTech.net) and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron,SorgatronMedia.com). Thanks...2016-09-0800 minAwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 266: AwesomeCast 268: Forcetouching a MouseThis week on Awesomecast 268, we talk awesome things in technology, including:
We're showing our shiny new iPhone6s - as in we each have a new toy this week.
Tip from AJ: Put your iPhone6 face down to avoid "Hey Siri" response when it's inconvenient.
Talking iPhone6s features.
Talking live motion photos on iPhone6s
Faster response time with iPhone6s touch ID for unlocking the phone. But, is it too fast?
Selfieflash is a thing with iPhone6s - We've warned you.
For iPhone6s cases make sure it...2015-09-301h 24AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkAwesomeCast 268: Forcetouching a MouseThis week on Awesomecast 268, we talk awesome things in technology, including: We're showing our shiny new iPhone6s - as in we each have a new toy this week. Tip from AJ: Put your iPhone6 face down to avoid "Hey Siri" response when it's inconvenient. Talking iPhone6s features. Talking live motion photos on iPhone6s Faster response time with iPhone6s touch ID for unlocking the phone. But, is it too fast? Selfieflash is a thing with iPhone6s - We've warned you. For iPhone6s cases make sure it has a lip. (That's what adds protection to your...2015-09-2900 minSorgatron Media Master FeedAwesomeCast 268: Forcetouching a MouseThis week on Awesomecast 268, we talk awesome things in technology, including: We're showing our shiny new iPhone6s - as in we each have a new toy this week. Tip from AJ: Put your iPhone6 face down to avoid "Hey Siri" response when it's inconvenient. Talking iPhone6s features. Talking live motion photos on iPhone6s Faster response time with iPhone6s touch ID for unlocking the phone. But, is it too fast? Selfieflash is a thing with iPhone6s - We've warned you. For iPhone6s cases make sure it has a lip. (That's what adds protection to your...2015-09-2900 minAwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 253: AwesomeCast 253: Give Google All Your Stuff!This week on Awesomecast 253, we talk awesome things in technology, including:
The Awesome things of the week:
Google io photo storage
Quicken Loans Arena social lounge
E3 technology including Virtual Reality and Windows 10 Gaming!
App of the week: Garden App!
The costly Microsoft Surface Hub Pen.
The goofy but sensical Oculus controller.
A 3 port USB 3.0 hub that can be used on multiple computers.
Amazon using people to deliver, Instagram giving you targeted ads based on your Facebook page and a Spotify logo color change.
After the show...2015-06-171h 02Sorgatron Media Master FeedAwesomeCast 253: Give Google All Your Stuff!AC-253This week on Awesomecast 253, we talk awesome things in technology, including: The Awesome things of the week: Google io photo storage Quicken Loans Arena social lounge E3 technology including Virtual Reality and Windows 10 Gaming! App of the week: Garden App! The costly Microsoft Surface Hub Pen. The goofy but sensical Oculus controller. A 3 port USB 3.0 hub that can be used on multiple computers. Amazon using people to deliver, Instagram giving you targeted ads based on your Facebook page and a Spotify logo color change. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the...2015-06-1600 minAwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkAwesomeCast 253: Give Google All Your Stuff!AC-253This week on Awesomecast 253, we talk awesome things in technology, including: The Awesome things of the week: Google io photo storage Quicken Loans Arena social lounge E3 technology including Virtual Reality and Windows 10 Gaming! App of the week: Garden App! The costly Microsoft Surface Hub Pen. The goofy but sensical Oculus controller. A 3 port USB 3.0 hub that can be used on multiple computers. Amazon using people to deliver, Instagram giving you targeted ads based on your Facebook page and a Spotify logo color change. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the...2015-06-1600 minAwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 239: AwesomeCast 239: They're WATCHING usThis week on Awesomecast 239, we talk awesome things in technology, including:
Discussion on the Applewatch; including who the market is for it, it compared to other wearable tech and if we are interest in it.
Talk on Apple's ResearchKit.
Discussion on the MacBook.
Talk on the latest from HBO and discussion on the future of cable/streaming content.
The Kickstarter Pancakebot, which lets you design pancakes anyway you like.
A plane flying around the world with solarpower.
Google Calendar on the iPhone.
News on upcoming events.
After the show...2015-03-111h 16AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkAwesomeCast 239: They're WATCHING usThis week on Awesomecast 239, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Discussion on the Applewatch; including who the market is for it, it compared to other wearable tech and if we are interest in it. Talk on Appleâ??s ResearchKit. Discussion on the MacBook. Talk on the latest from HBO and discussion on the future of cable/streaming content. The Kickstarter Pancakebot, which lets you design pancakes anyway you like. A plane flying around the world with solarpower. Google Calendar on the iPhone. News on upcoming events. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in...2015-03-1000 minSorgatron Media Master FeedAwesomeCast 239: They're WATCHING usThis week on Awesomecast 239, we talk awesome things in technology, including: Discussion on the Applewatch; including who the market is for it, it compared to other wearable tech and if we are interest in it. Talk on Appleâ??s ResearchKit. Discussion on the MacBook. Talk on the latest from HBO and discussion on the future of cable/streaming content. The Kickstarter Pancakebot, which lets you design pancakes anyway you like. A plane flying around the world with solarpower. Google Calendar on the iPhone. News on upcoming events. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in...2015-03-1000 minAwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 227: AwesomeCast 227: Creepy Google Glasses and TabletsThis week on Awesomecast 227, we talk awesome things in technology, including:
Our Awesome things of the week: Things like Microsoft Band, Marvel Unlimited and tablets.
Discussion on the popularity of tablets.
The possibly leaked iPad Pro schematics.
The futures of iOS and MAC.
Android's advertising techniques, including their billboard in Times Square.
GoogleGlass trying to improve its image.
Lastly, we discuss upcoming things going on in technology.
After the show remember to:
Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com)2014-12-031h 10AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 215: AwesomeCast 215: This AppleWatch is Real!This week on Awesomecast 215, we talk awesome things in technology, including:
Apple shout outs.
Our thoughts on the stream for the Apple event.
The iPhone 6 Plus and other mobile devices.
The implications of ApplePay.
The security of ApplePay.
The release of ios8.
The AppleWatch.
A trip back to 2006 speakers with the Apple Hi Fi
Some news about what is coming up next in the world of technology.
After the show remember to:
Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It...2014-09-101h 04AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 204: AwesomeCast 204: Android Licorice TwizzlerThis week on Awesomecast 204, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:
Our awesome things of the week in technology; a connector AJ got at a conference and the app Swarm.
Discussion on tech drones with Katie Dudas and Dick Zhang of IDENTIFIED Tech.
Discussion on Google IO including: Chrome tracking, Android L, the lock screen, car features, battery life, notifications, wearable tech, TV and more!
After the show remember to:
Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the...2014-06-261h 23AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 201: AwesomeCast 201: The Charisma of 2% MilkThis week on Awesomecast 201, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:
We talk WWDS 2014!
Changes to Apple TV.
OS10.
Apple's enterprise program.
iBooks coming?
A new programming language in Swift.
iCloud Drive.
ios8.
Will any of this new technology cross platform?
64-bit Google Chrome.
AJ Kuftic professing love for Craig Federighi.
Keyboards and privacy.
Health and home kits.
Possible future ideas from Apple.
After the show remember to:
Eat at Slice on...2014-06-041h 11AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 191: AwesomeCst 191: MySpace Tom Gives No Fsoculus vrThis week on Awesomecast 191, we talk the latest and most awesome things going on in the world of technology, including:
The Rufus Cuff. Will this be the next great smart watch?
Discussion on the positives and negatives of talking to our technology.
AJ Kuftic talking about his new LG Tone Bluetooth headset, and giving a demonstration of the microphone in it.
Twitch.TV supporting the Asphalt 8 iPhone game. Sorg talks about his experience with it. You can view his Twitch videos here: twitch.tv/sorgatrongaming
Talk about our App of the Week...2014-03-261h 19AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 189: AwesomeCast 189: My Cell Phone Friend Checking InOn AwesomeCast 189, we are talking all things awesome in technology with John Chichilla (@chilla), AJ Kuftic (@AJKuftic) and Mike Sorg (@sorgatron)! On this weeks show:
Chilla talked about the SlatePro desk
Talked about cell phone plans and how it's cheaper for Sorg to lose the unlimited plan
Sorg showed off the new Marvel Unlimited app and we talk about e-comics vs paper comics
AJ talked about Nutanix
AJ also talked about Varrow Madness (madness.varrow.com) March 20th in Charlotte, NC
iOS 7 was updated, we talk about CarPlay and what's really going...2014-03-121h 15AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 172: AwesomeCast 172: Apple PropagandaOn AwesomeCast 172, we are talking all things awesome with John Chichilla (@chilla) AJ Kuftic (@ajkuftic) and Mike Sorg (@sorgatron)! On this weeks show we talk about:
The new releases coming from Apple!
What could be coming next from Apple.
Free upgrades and apps from Apple!
The end of the old iPad and the birth of iPad Air.
The differences between devices with and without the retina display.
Windows Phone and some of its new additions.
What might be the best computer service for academic institutions to use for learning.
CastAR and...2013-10-231h 06AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 161: AwesomeCast 161: BlueteethAC161This week on Awesomecast 161, our panel includes a late arriving AJ Kuftic (@ajkuftic) John Chichilla (@chilla), and Mike Sorg (@sorgatron).
Sorg ordered a mini surge protector. This leads into talk about Chilla and Sorg using devices while traveling.
Awesomecast comes up with a sweet app idea. Find out what it is.
The cast talks about Chromecast and what it can and cannot do.
Solar panel laptops. Is this the way of most electronic devices in the future? See more here:
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Chilla demonstrates a bluetooth stylist. He...2013-08-071h 21AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 129: AwesomeCast 129: The Satsuma EpisodeThis week Sorg, Rob, and Chachi, are joined by AJ Kuftic to talk about fruit, ESPN On the Xbox hands on, Sorg talks the Z Box app, Compare Tout to TRL, Facebook wants you to ditch your Iphone for an Android, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving blowup on Instagram and what's changing with Apple Maps! Join us live Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST on live.sorgatronmedia.com!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As...2012-11-281h 05AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 113: AwesomeCast 113: Jocks Have London. Nerds Have MarsFrank Chynoweth and AJ Kuftic join Sorg, and Chachi for this week's episode as we talk this week's things geek. On this week's show the guys talk iPad/iPhone cases, troll patrol, Mat Honan hacked and the importance of backing your shiz up. We wrap up the show with a discussion of the Mars rover and some commentary regarding NBC's Olympic coverage. So check it out. And, if you like it, join us live Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. ESTon live.sorgatronmedia.com!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in...2012-08-0857 minAwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 105: AwesomeCast 105: Turn by Turn AppleThis week, AJ Kuftic returns to the show as we analyze the WWDC 2012 announcements, and what it all means as we look at the new Macbook Pro, updates to the Macbook Air, Mac Pros, iOS 6, Mountain Lion, and more. We also take a look at Verizon's newly announced data sharing plans and if they even matter, because they don't seem to save you money, and the legal battle The Oatmeal is finding itself in. All of this and more! Join us live Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST on live.sorgatronmedia.com!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook...2012-06-131h 05AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 84: AwesomeCast 84: Go Lay DownRob, Chachi, and Sorg are absorbing all of the CES news along with fellow gadget enthusiasts AJ Kuftic and John Chichilla as we talk Microsoftâ??s positioning, Cloud computing, Myspace in your TVs, GoogleTV in the rest of your TVs, Onlive Desktop, Windows Metro, and much more!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast.com or 724-25-A-CAST.Support A...2012-01-111h 07AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 80: AwesomeCast 80: Not Available on Compact DiscRob, Chachi, and Sorg are joined by AJ Kuftic to talk Xbox updates, EA online codes expire, the death of the compact disc, the validity of the Amazon Kindle's success, and who needs in, Spotify's apps fall flat, Carrier IQ isn't that big of a deal, and much more!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast.com or 724-25-A-CAST.2011-12-071h 11AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 59: AwesomeCast 59: Eat It NebraskaRob de la Cretaz, and Michael Sorg are joined by Will Rutherford "DJLunchbox" of Thoughtful Riot and the Wrestling Mayhem Show, AJ Kuftic of Virtual Potholes, and a host of discussions about tablets changing your restaurant experience, further talk on whether cutting the cord makes sense with the new Netflix price hike, what bandwidth data caps mean to our future, tabletgeddon, and the ISP's 6 strikes rules might be a good thing for users?
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube...2011-07-131h 25AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 57: AwesomeCast 57: Baja Blast That StaffRob de la Cretaz, and Michael Sorg are joined by AJ Kuftic again, who lets us know how that Android experiment is going...by showing us iOS5 Beta 2 live on the show! We also talk about the Supreme Court ruling on California video game laws, Google +, the Final Cut Pro X backlash, Sony's unfortunate timing in axing security employees, and just what does monkey genitals have to do with advertising?
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and...2011-06-291h 07AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 54: AwesomeCast 54: Wii + U+ Mii = TheyRob de la Cretaz, Tony "Chachi" Walker, and Michael Sorg are joined by AJ Kuftic of AJ Eats and Virtual Potholes are a year in on the AwesomeCast...and talking about E3 again. and WWDC again. But there's plenty of new with Windows 8, iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion, iCloud, Wii U, and more from Microsoft Xbox and Sony Playstation from the keynote craziness!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime...2011-06-081h 19AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 52: AwesomeCast 52: Throttling the AwesomeTony "Chachi" Walker, and Michael Sorg are joined by AJ Kuftic and Mulango Akp-Esambe of Mangtoons.com once again as the group gets geeky over recent turns in their phone experiences. Chachi gets into his recent throttling at the hands of T-Mobile, AJ tells us about his new Android experiment, what Mulango thinks of Lady Gaga and the Amazon 99 cent albums deal, we talk about Apple not helping poor malware victims, yet stepping in to help their developers from patent trolls, Microsoft handing out free Xbox's to students and much more!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook...2011-05-251h 21AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 44: AwesomeCast 44: A Flaming Glass of AwesomeRob de la Cretaz, Tony "Chachi" Walker, and Michael Sorg are joined again by AJ Kuftic of AJ Eats to talk tech! We get into WWDC, and what it takes to be amongst the Apple Dev Elite. The good and bad of Cloud Computing as Amazon launches Amazon Cloud, and the perils of Gmail and Netflix downages, and is the promise real? And we take a reflective look back at Radio Shack and the crazy things they do in advance of their new ability to sell iPads, including an in show appearance of a Cue Cat! Remember those?
2011-03-301h 20AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 39: AwesomeCast 39: Peanut Butter on the ShelfRob de la Cretaz, Tony "Chachi" Walker, and AJ Kuftic and Michael Sorg are getting awesome, and getting spiteful? The crew dissects their takes on Twitter vs UberMedia, Apple vs Publishers, Detroit vs RoboCop, Developers vs Mobile Gamers, and Sorg vs Android!
Check out our cohosts Rob and Mike in their cameo on The Baristas Episode 4! *
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook,, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both videoand audioformats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast...2011-02-231h 07AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 37: AwesomeCast 37: ChachiCastRob de la Cretaz, Tony â??Chachiâ?? Walker, AJ Kuftic and "Uncle Crappy" Mike Pound are taking the show on sans Sorg as they talk about AOL's latest acquisition in Huffington Post, The Daily, and just what should be done with the supposedly for sale Myspace?
Please support our friend at www.ChachiPlays.com as he games for 24 hours February 11 -12 for Make Room for Kids and the Mario Lemeiux Foundation!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook,, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both videoand audioformats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Bl...2011-02-091h 02AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 36: AwesomeCast 36: Where's EgyptRob de la Cretaz, Mike Sorg, Tony "Chachi" Walker and AJ Kuftic tackle the revolts and results of the week as we talk about the upheaval and internet disconnect and dissonance in Egypt, the bad idea that was the Galaxy Tab, smartphones are your life, Netflix vs Hulu vs Amazon, Chachi takes on JK Rowling, and much, much, more!
Please support our friend at www.ChachiPlays.com as he games for 24 hours February 11 -12 for Make Room for Kids and the Mario Lemeiux Foundation!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook,, and be sure to follow...2011-02-021h 27AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 35: AwesomeCast 35: Not Yet Pulled From iTunesRob de la Cretaz, Mike Sorg, Tony â??Chachiâ?? Walker and AJ Kuftic tackle a slow news week with glimmers of hope for a Duke Nukem Forever release date, Mashable honoring the WWE, Android and iPhone talk, Kevin Smith's attempt at Indie 2.0, and the rise, and fall, and rise, and fall again of iDOS for iPad.
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook,, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both videoand audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast.co...2011-01-261h 15AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 30: AwesomeCast 30: Punching Kim Jong-il in the FaceRob de la Cretaz,and Mike Sorg are online, and rejoined by AJ Kuftic once again, who joins us in studio! We run the line of tons of news and talking points for the week, including the latest in the WikiLeaks/OpenLeaks saga, Smurfy hackers, Mortal Kombat lameness, dealing with denial from the upcoming Mac Store, teaching our parents tech, and a little techy throwback. Please excuse the geekery. Oh, and how about Kim John-il staring at things?
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook,, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both videoand audioformats, as...2010-12-151h 13AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 8: AwesomeCast 8: Apology Accepted?Itâ??s episode eight of the AwesomeCast! Our hosts Rob de la Cretaz and Mike Sorg are online, and ready to give apologies out left and right. But no bumpers in sight. We're joined, once again, by AJ Kuftic to talk about the fallout of Apple's big press conference, the backlash from other smartphone makers, the Wired article about ATT and Apple, Droid X, Android as a platform, Nokia in Europe, Sorg complains about the App Store, and much, much more.
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook, Delicious, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in bo...2010-07-211h 04AwesomeCast: Tech and Gadget TalkEpisode 5: AwesomeCast 5: A Little Face TimeItâ??s episode four of the AwesomeCast! Our hosts Rob de la Cretaz and Mike Sorg are joined by AJ Kuftic, a Pittsburgh area IT Professional. Bot Rob and AJ have the shiny new iPhone 4 in hand and are ready to show them off and let us know how difficult, or not, it was to get them. We also talk a bit about Hulu Plus, Google Me,Digg 4, Windows 8, and more!
Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter,Facebook, Delicious, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both videoand audio formats, as well as YouTube and Blip.tv!2010-06-301h 02