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Phoenix Wisdom: inspiring stories of transformation and triumph over suicidal ideation#47 - A Podcast Saved My Life with Mike MartinMy guest this week is Mike Martin, a wilderness meditation guide. Mike's journey from the depths of despair to finding solace and purpose in nature is nothing short of inspiring. After his second divorce left him homeless and battling severe depression and anxiety, a chance encounter with a podcast episode featuring stoic author Ryan Holiday changed his perspective. This pivotal moment led Mike to discover the healing power of meditation and the outdoors.
Mike shares how he transformed his life by embracing meditation. He emphasizes the importance of finding peace and clarity in nature, challenging the stereotypical imag...
2024-05-2228 min
Future JamMeta JamThis weeks Jam: Apple has new Macs, the Google Pixel series matures, Fisher Price releases a phone for adults, Pinterest learns a thing or two from TikTok and so much more! Dumb Tech of the Week Fisher-Price made a working Chatter telephone for adults - Link Facebook is rebranding itself as 'Meta' - Link Mac Event - Link Pixel Event - Link Tech News Bytes The Boring Company gets approval for Las Vegas public transportation system - Link Hertz Announced they Were Buying 100,00 Teslas and 50,000 of which will b...
2021-10-2945 minFuture JamSpooky Tech JamThis weeks Jam: You probably have a scary piece of tech lurking in your home right now! Pat, Alex, and Mike expose the horrifying dark side behind some common tech devices and services we use everyday.
2021-10-2034 minFuture JamFraudulent JamThis weeks Jam: Amazon fraud, people's hatred of technology in cars, scooters on sidewalks, and so much more! Dumb Tech of the Week Amazon Fraud Issues- Link The latest Microsoft Teams update is like something straight out of Black Mirror- Link This Weeks Discussion Tech in Cars- Link Tech News Bytes Chevy Bolts are a Fire Hazard and LG has to Pay Out- Link California could ban gas-powered generators and mowers by 2024- Link Acer's glasses-free 3D SpatialLabs laptop arrives this winter- Link Bird will test sensors that prevent riding on sidewalks- Lin...
2021-10-1541 minFuture JamSuper Duper JamThis weeks jam: Netflix botched the Seinfeld release, scientists held a fat bear contest, GM announced Ultra Cruise, Uber can now track your flight, and a slew of other stories. Dumb Tech of the Week Seinfeld' hits Netflix, but some jokes have been cropped out of view- Link Lime fights back against QR code snatchers- Link Is that bear fat or just chonky? Lasers may help scientists find out- Tech News Bytes How and when to upgrade to Windows 11- Link Tesla is building Model Y bodies with single front and r...
2021-10-0836 min
Future JamNew Fact Off Podcast: Search "Fact Off" in your Podcast App of ChoiceEpisode 1 is out! Follow the links below to subscribe and listen. Listen and Vote: factoffpodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Link RSS Feed: https://feeds.fireside.fm/factoff/rss
2021-10-0802 minFuture JamAmazon and Surface JamThis weeks jam: the Surface and Amazon announcements, Spotify charging artists extra fees, states are banning fossil fuels and so much more! Dumb Tech of the Week This robotic backpack follows its leader wherever you may wander- Link Spotify’s New “Marquee” Promotion Feature Is Forcing Artists to Pay to Reach Fans They Already Have — As Much as $0.50 Per Click- Link Apple finally lets you rate its apps on the App Store- Link Surface Even Announcements Surface Duo 2- Link The Surface Laptop Studio- Link Surface Pro 8- Link Amazon Announcements Amazon's $250 Echo Sho...
2021-10-0153 min
Future JamFact Off Podcast: Pilot Episode PreviewEpisode 1 is out! Follow the links below to subscribe and listen. Listen and Vote: factoffpodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Link RSS Feed: https://feeds.fireside.fm/factoff/rss
2021-09-3034 minFuture JamHappy Meal JamThis weeks Jam: the Mustang Mach-E joins the police force, Lucid Motors handily beats Tesla on range, Alphabet beams internet across the Congo, Microsoft ditches passwords, McDonald's adds a sad meal to the menu, and so much more! Dumb Tech of the Week OpenSea admits insider trading of NFTs it promoted- Link DoorDash to offer alcohol delivery in 20 states DC, Canada and Australia- Link Tech News Bytes Michigan State Police to begin testing Ford Mach-E Interceptors- Link The Lucid Air is the first electric car with a 520-mile EPA-rated range- Link Alphabet's Project...
2021-09-2333 minFuture JamGet your Jam LicenseThis weeks Jam: New Apple announcements, Gmail is getting video calls, the Switch had Bluetooth but now it "has" Bluetooth, the end of driver's license tests, and so much more! Dumb Tech of the Week The Gmail app takes calls now, too, because Google wants it to do everything- Link Nintendo Switch gets Bluetooth audio at last- Link Apple Announcements- Link Tech News Bytes Barely anyone is using Apple Pay in stores anymore- Link Hands-on with Facebook and Ray-Ban’s first pair of smart glasses- Link Amazon's palm-reading tech is heading to sp...
2021-09-1744 minFuture JamAmazon Sued the JamJoin the jam this week as they talk about China's new video game restrictions, Amazon sues their competition, new Ai recycling methods, robotaxis, shady bait and switch tactics and so much more! China steps in to regulate brutal '996' work culture. Link Dumb Tech of the Week The Windows 11 upgrade situation just got less and more confusing. Link Samsung Is the Latest SSD Manufacturer Caught Cheating Its Customers. Link Amazon asked FCC to reject Starlink plan because it can’t compete, SpaceX says. Link Tech News Bytes Online Trolls Actually Just Assholes All th...
2021-09-0347 minFuture JamBack To School JamPat, a teacher, joins us to discuss back to school tech, the hyperloop, Tesla bot, a new insulin delivery device, Amazon's new department stores, and you can take a quiz with us! Sh%T that will Never Happen Elon Musk says Tesla is working on humanoid robots- Link Tech News Bytes Amazon is reportedly planning to open mini department stores- Link OnlyFans bans 'sexually explicit conduct,' but nudity is still okay- Link Facebook is testing Reels in News Feed and Groups in the US- Link This ingestible robot delivers insulin to y...
2021-08-2744 minFuture JamDrive-In JamThis weeks Jam: a new daytime drive-in theater, the largest new autonomous vehicle network in America, T-Mobile has multiple mishaps, 3D printing houses out of moon rocks, batteries powered by sweat and so much more. Dumb Tech of the Week- Double whammy edition T-Mobile apparently lied to government to get Sprint merger approval, ruling says- Link T-Mobile confirms data breach affects over 47 million people- Link Weekly Discussion The future of digital payments- Link/Link Tech News Bytes Wendy's plans 700 kitchens expressly for food delivery apps- Link It Sounds Like Google's Find My...
2021-08-1951 minFuture JamCompanies All Up in Our JamThis week: Fake prototype trucks designed to scam investors, the death of FandangoNow, pay cuts for work from home jobs, companies force you to put a camera in your bedroom, and so much more. Dumb Tech of the Week Nikola electric-truck prototypes were faked and it's founder is Currently under Investigation- Link Discussion of the Week Big Tech call center workers face pressure to accept home surveillance- Link Tech News Bytes Apple announces new iPhone features to detect child sex abuse- Link Here's everything Samsung announced at its August Unpacked event- Link...
2021-08-1343 minFuture JamViewership JamTesla extends an olive branch to the electric vehicle industry, robots that are designed to make three point shots, wirelessly charging a car while it drives, Alexa gets a male counterpart, intel builds chips for its competitors, and our ever changing viewing habits! Weird Tech of the Week A weird new basketball playing robot: Link Link Watch Cassie the bipedal robot run a 5K: Link Tech News Bytes Elon Musk says Tesla will open its Superchargers to other EVs this year: Link Researchers are testing concrete that could charge your EV while you drive: L...
2021-07-2937 minFuture JamChippy Chippy Jam JamThis week's Jam: how the Steam Deck could become a sleeper hit, Windows is now in the cloud, drone pilots rescue lost dogs, and the ongoing chip shortage. Dumb Tech of the Week Facebook Messenger’s new sound emoji let you hear Fast and Furious quotes in your chats: Link Bird is adding a puzzle to its electric scooters to keep drunk riders off: Link A robot collision sparked a fire at the UK's top online grocer: Link Discussion topic Job-Hunters, Have You Posted Your Résumé on TikTok? Link Tech News Bytes...
2021-07-2242 minFuture JamThe Fleeting JamThis week's Jam: how Apple set a new bar for privacy, the future of telehealth post Covid, California will allow mining Lithium in a waste of a space, the danger of wet-bulb temps and the final fleet! Links Dumb Criminal’s Using Tech of the Week The FBI's phone for criminals included a custom version of Android- Link News Story Discussion Apple and Google Crowd out the Competition with Default Apps- Link Tech News Bytes Marvel says Black Widow made $60 million on Disney Plus Premier Access alone- Link YouT...
2021-07-151h 00Future JamShare the JamDumb Tech of the Week Facebook test warns users who may have seen 'harmful extremist content'. Dumb Man in Tech TEAM TRUMP’S SOCIAL MEDIA SITE HACKED AND FLOODED WITH SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PORN HOURS AFTER GOING LIVE Trump says he will sue social media giants over ‘censorship’ New Car Buying Concept Lynk & Co (Volvo) Will Make You Rethink Outdated Ideas of Car Ownership Tech News Bytes Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) Announced, Out in October 130 nations agree to support U.S. proposal for global minimum tax on corporations Pentagon cancel...
2021-07-091h 05Future JamCatch Up JamDumb Tech of the Week Listen to Spotify on this nostalgic iPod-style web music player Verizon seems to be making its own Alexa-based smart display Amazon is reportedly using algorithms to fire Flex delivery drivers Windows 11 Announced! Big Design Changes New Redesigned App Store...Finally Android apps are coming to the Windows Store! What needs to be sorted out and what’s confusing Tech News Bytes Google's new support website will help you locate local US food banks Google launches a new medical app—outside the United States Experimental device could treat ear infe...
2021-07-021h 05Future JamThe Jam's Summer Gadget SpectacularOur brief list of "must have" summer gadgets and gizmos plus a few duds to steer clear from. We also give some quick recommendations for your summer trip. Finally, stick around for some bonus shenanigans to close things out.
2021-06-2435 minFuture JamPrivacy JamWe are back from a week off and we are playing a little bit of catch-up. Creepy Tech of the Week Google reportedly made it difficult for smartphone users to find privacy settings Apple is updating AirTags to make them less creepy Tech News Bites Microsoft putting Xbox in TVs, building its own streaming devices, and exploring new Game Pass subscriptions Self-driving Waymo trucks to haul loads between Houston and Fort Worth Monterey is the next version of Apple's macOS FaceTime is coming to PC and Android via a web app Airlines say...
2021-06-1744 min
Texas Toast15. MIKE SANDBERG "Legendary Texas Music Manager"Send us a text and let us know what you think!Mike Sandberg has an incredible story of being pulled into the music industry and then having a hand in the major successes of so many great Texas music acts. He also founded what is now TSE Entertainment, Texas Sounds, over 40 years ago. Here is just a little inspiration for those of you looking to pursue a career in entertainment!You can support us by following us on social medias (@texastoastpod), giving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribing on YouTube, making a donation via...
2021-06-1526 minFuture JamTop Five Sci-Fi Summer BlockbustersAlex and Mike are joined by a special guest to reminisce about their favorite summer sci-fi movie going experiences. Stick around for a summer quiz at the end with our beloved gameshow segment, "Which Came First". *copyright pending -Episode Spoilers Below- Nate 5. Back to the Future 4. The Mummy 3. Mission Impossible 3 2. Independence Day 1. Spiderman Alex 5. X-Men: Days of Future Past 4. Jurassic Park 3. Armageddon 2. Star Wars- A New Hope 1. Independence Day Mike 5. Arrival 4. Minority Report 3. Terminator 2 2...
2021-06-031h 16Future JamJamming with RobotsDumb Tech of the Week Microsoft turns Surface Duo's second screen into a 'gamepad' for Xbox Cloud Gaming Creepy tech of the Week Living with Moxie, the robot companion for kids Tech News Bytes The popemobile is going all-electric thanks to Fisker Ford F-150 Lightning starts under $40k w/ 300-mile range and can power your home Novel concrete battery could let buildings store their own energy New Propulsion System Could Enable Flying at Speeds Up to Mach 17 China will likely ban all bitcoin mining soon The US Federal Reserve begins looking into its o...
2021-05-2746 minFuture JamJam Oxygen up your ArseDumb Tech of the Week Tech giants want the US to fund domestic chip production A bug let Eufy security camera owners access strangers' feeds Apple’s $549 AirPods Max can’t play lossless Apple Music — even when plugged in Alex's cool new product he found https://www.ball.com/aluminumcups Tech News Bytes Framework’s modular DIY laptop is available to pre-order Sony applies to patent noise-cancelling drones AT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery in deal that would create streaming giant Brain implant lets people with paralysis w...
2021-05-2041 minFuture JamThe Follow-up JamDumb Tech of the Week YouTube crams YouTube TV into its main app on Roku Hans Zimmer isn’t the only composer that can make tech sounds, you know Target will stop selling Pokémon cards in stores Smart Idea of the Week Ford’s first electric pickup truck will be called the F-150 Lightning Tech News Bytes Why some electric car owners return to gas – the reasons aren’t surprising SAE Updates, Refines Official Names for 'Autonomous Driving' Levels Sony sued over PlayStation’s digital store ‘monopoly’. FDA Authorizes the First Brain-Computer I...
2021-05-1454 minFuture JamThe Jam Drones on and OnDumb Tech of the Week You can drill a keyring hole in Apple's AirTags (but you probably shouldn't) Today I learned that card grading companies are drowning in Pokémon cards Tech News Bytes Kroger begins testing drone deliveries for baby products and s’mores Microsoft follows Epic’s lead, lowers its cut of PC game sales to 12% Sony Invests in Discord, Full Integration Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Year Deepfake satellite imagery poses a not-so-distant threat, warn geographers Broadcasters Are Moving Forward in Their Case Against Locast World's largest compress...
2021-05-0650 minFuture JamRent or Buy this JamThe Jam boys investigate disappearing digital content. the dark truths about working from home, and uncover how we could breath on Mars. Don't miss this weeks podcast episode, "Rent or Buy this Jam". Dumb Tech of the Week Apple faces lawsuit over its iTunes 'buy' button Roku warns of standoff with Google over YouTube TV Tech News Bytes Nasa's rover makes breathable oxygen on Mars Disney Imagineering’s Project Kiwi is free walking robot that will make you believe in Groot The US Army is Testing a Powered Exoskeleton Called the ExoBoot Samsung's new ad...
2021-04-2948 minFuture JamJam on the MoonFind out about the difficulties of living on the moon, new solar powered headphones, robotic grocers, and planes that fly themselves. Dumb Tech of the Week Jeff Bezos says Amazon has to treat its employees better Washington state votes to ban new gas car sales by 2030 Tech News Bytes Urbanista has made the world’s first solar-powered headphones Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series to cost $465 million for first season Kroger launches its first ocado powered shed a massive-robot filled fulfillment center in ohio NASA's Mars helicopter becomes the first aircr...
2021-04-2259 minFuture JamDumb JamDumb Tech of the Week Facebook Says It’s Your Fault That Hackers Got Half a Billion User Phone Numbers Spotify rolls out its own hands-free voice assistant on iOS and Android Samsung’s iTest offers a look at Galaxy Android on iPhone A Mustang Mach-E bug leaves cars stuck in 'deep sleep' with an empty 12v battery Hasbro’s new $700 Optimus Prime toy can finally transform all on its own Elon Musk's Boring Company shows off Vegas tunnel again, and it looks lame Tech News B...
2021-04-151h 07Future JamByte of JamSlightly shorter, just as Jam packed! Will it be Voltswagen or Volkswagen? Is this another marketing stunt like ihob? The Jam lads also take Amazon to task over their delivery driver policies, reveal how Wi-Fi could be better, & are too old to use Discord. Dumb tech of the week Amazon Delivery Drivers Forced to Sign ‘Biometric Consent’ Form or Lose Job Volkswagen will reportedly rebrand its US operation to 'Voltswagen of America' Razer confirms plans to manufacture its smart RGB face mask Tech News Bytes Dyson’s V15 De...
2021-04-0142 minFuture JamJam in the WindBizarre and Dumb tech of the Week Coca-Cola is launching vending machine subscriptions in Japan Listener submitted- Read the Pentagon’s 20-Page Report on Its Own Meme YOUNG FEMALE TWITTER STAR TURNS OUT TO BE 50-YEAR-OLD MAN USING DEEPFAKES Tech News Bytes Next-Gen PSVR Controllers Revealed+Facebook envisions wristband controllers for future augmented reality systems YouTube can now warn creators about copyright issues before videos are posted Yandex's autonomous cars have driven over six million miles in 'challenging conditions' The Battery That Will Fi...
2021-03-2549 minFuture JamBuy a Jam NFTThe Jam talks deepfakes, NFTs, teddy bears strapped to cars for science, Tinder background checks and so much more. Added bonus: new 2 minute timer rule for the tech byte stories. Dumb and Bizarre Tech of the Week Woman allegedly made deepfakes to kick rivals off daughter's cheerleading squad A YouTuber crammed 'Tenet' onto Game Boy Advance cartridges out of spite Tech Bites Amazon's warehouse 'mini-games' for workers are expanding across 20 states 22-Year-Old Bitcoin Entrepreneur Announces ‘Free Speech’ Phone Netflix tests feature that could limit pass...
2021-03-1857 minFuture JamWorse Jam ParentsIs the 4 day work week on the horizon or will you be able to visit a space hotel first? Maybe people having less kids is causing you anxiety over earth's future? Cheer up, we may have solved the mask waste issue by building roads out of recycled masks. Enjoy these stories plus some additional nonsense for you to ponder. Dumb tech of the week https://nogglenation.com/ Bizarre News of the week Recycling face masks into roads to tackle COVID-generated waste Tech News Bites Chromecast with Google TV...
2021-03-1158 minFuture JamSweating JamNew Nerf guns, defending satellites, new age dine and dash and so much more!!! Dumb tech of the week: Gatorade’s new Gx Sweat Patch tests your sweat for smarter hydration Tech News Bytes 'Next-gen' USPS vehicles can use gas or electric motors Nerf reveals Hyper, its next-gen high capacity blasters with the fastest reloads ever Google TV will include a new ‘Basic’ mode to make your smart TV, dumb ZTE shows off an under-display facial recognition system Twitter's Clubhouse-style audio chat rooms land o...
2021-03-041h 00Future JamCloning the Jam Back to LifeDumb tech of the week Entire California School Board Resigns After Chewing Out Parents on Accidental Zoom Broadcast Quick tech bytes Thanks to a new update, Samsung watches are first in the world to offer blood pressure monitoring Spotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this year Sony Confirms Next Generation PlayStation VR Is in the Works for PS5 his Weeks Stories House Republicans propose nationwide ban on municipal broadband networks Study Finds Key Flaws in Twitter's Fact-Checking Program Birdwatch
2021-02-2555 minFuture JamThe Sad JamThis weeks stories. Get Ready for a Facebook Watch Bitcoin Uses More Energy than Argentina Beverly Hills Cops Play Copyrighted Music to Flag Instagram/YouTube Filters Scientists accidentally found life under 3,000 feet of ice in Antarctica. Zillow CEO Warns that the Future Work of Work will Create a Two Class System GoFundMe CEO Urges Congress for Some Covid Relief Maryland Becomes First State in Country to Place a Tax on Digital Advertising -Additional reading Pay for Parking and Public Transportation in Go...
2021-02-1856 minFuture JamSnowed in JamDumb Tech of the Week Nominations Apple Patent for a Fray Free Cable Instagram will no longer promote TikTok News of the Week First 3d House for Sale on Zillow Nano Factories Police Get Location Data from Phones to Catch Rioters Proposed Idea to allow Tech Companies to Create Local Governments Tesla Invests 1.5 Billion into Bitcoin Hyundai Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Twitter Considers a Subscription Cost to Rely Less on Ads
2021-02-1111 minFuture JamSuper Jam (Bowl) 2021Super Bowl Jam Special featuring the fall of Stadia, Android gambling apps, Nike Go Fly Ease futuristic shoes, SB commercial debacle, camera innovation, & how the NFL beat a pandemic. Stick around for a quiz & our prop bets for the big game. Links Google is shutting down its in-house Stadia game development studios - The Verge Google Will allow Gambling Apps in the Play Store Nike Go FlyEase shoes of the future Budweiser Coke and Pepsi will not air commercials Innovative camera angles Verizon Offers multiple c...
2021-02-041h 02Future JamInvisible Solar Panels / Google May Leave Australia / Beeper, the universal Chat App / Sundance Film Festival in VR / Xbox Live Price Debacle / StoreDot 5 Minute Rechargeable Car Batteries / iPhone 12 Could Stop Hearts / Hyundai Dale-e robot / SpaceX SmalDumb Tech of the Week iphone 12 will stop your heart Xbox Live price debacle Hyundai rolls out adorable dal-e robot Story 1: Google could leave Australia? In depth on how Google hurts the news media Story 2: Sundance Film Festival in VR Story 3: Car battery that charges in 5 minutes Story 4: Beeper, the universal chat app Story 5: Scientists Make First ‘Invisible Solar Panels’ You Can Integrate Into Smartphones Story Update: SpaceX record number of Satellites
2021-01-2853 minFuture JamJAMIES 2021: CES Awards and OdditiesCES AWARDS The Most likely item we would actually purchase -Mike: Amperes Shower Speaker -Alex: Lenovo Concept UFO Favorite smart home product from CES -Alex: Nobi smart light sensor. -Mike: Gardyn Smart Home Garden Not sure the price would be worth it -Alex: Infinity Game Table: Virtual board games with a touch screen -Mike: MyQ Smart Pet door ($3000) Game changing product -Alex: LG Rollable Smartphone tech -Mike: Panasonic Car Heads Up Display Product t...
2021-01-211h 06Future JamApple Making a Car with Hyundai? / Indy Speedway Autonomous Racecar Challenge / Walmart 24/7 Groceries / Saudi Smart Cities / Lasso Home Recycling / WhatsApp Facebook Data ShareOur 2 tech predictions that will not happen in 2021 plus some tech news and commentary. -Lasso Home Recycling https://www.engadget.com/lasso-loop-closed-recycling-home-appliance-112631719.html -Autonomous Interview Service Halts Facial Recognition https://www.wired.com/story/job-screening-service-halts-facial-analysis-applicants/ -Saudi Arabia Smart Cities https://www.engadget.com/the-line-neom-smart-city-saudi-arabia-mohammed-bin-salman-113539487.html -AI Powered Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway https://www.engadget.com/indy-autonomous-challenge-race-dallara-124516580.html -WhatsApp Shares data with Facebook https://www.businessinsider.com/whatsapp-forcing-users-to-share-personal-data-facebook-elon-musk-2021-1 -Apple Making a care with Hyundai? h...
2021-01-141h 00Future JamDeath of Flash / GE Monster Wind Turbines / Alphabet gets a Union / Google App Aggregates TikTok & Instagram Videos / Amazon's Brahms Sleep Apnea Radar / Ticketmaster is EvilOur 2 tech industry predictions for the new year plus the standard news story discussions. -Alphabet Unionizes https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/04/tech/google-alphabet-union/index.html -GE Monster Wind Turbines https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/01/business/GE-wind-turbine.html -Google's New Short Form Video Search https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/29/google-pilots-a-search-feature-that-aggregates-short-form-videos-from-tiktok-and-instagram/ -Amazon's Sleep Apnea Radar https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/6/22216648/amazon-sleep-tracking-alexa-brahms-apnea-radar-device -We Say Goodbye to Adobe Flash https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55497353 -Ticketmaster is Evil https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/01/ticketmaster-pays-10-million-criminal-fine-for-hacking-a-rival-company/
2021-01-0743 minFuture JamChristmas Jamboree: Top 3 Christmas Movies and a Quiz ShowdownAlex, Mike, and Nate all have differing opinions on what the top 3 Christmas movies are but there is one movie they all agree on. Then, Alex quizzes Nate and Mike on some interesting Christmas facts. Play along at home and see if you score better!
2020-12-2451 minFuture JamVirgin Galactic Spaceflight / Eat Just is Cleared to Sell Lab Grown Meat / Facebook's Ad Fraud / Toyota's Solid State Batteries / Xbox's New Parental ControlsThis weeks discussions. -Xbox parental controls https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22168136/microsoft-xbox-parental-controls-pause-screen-time-purchase -Lab Grown Meat Approved for Sale https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/02/no-kill-lab-grown-meat-to-go-on-sale-for-first-time -Facebook Allowed Ad Fraud https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-allowed-fraud-hacked-accounts-ads-got-paid-2020-12 -Toyota's new Solid State Batteries https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/technology-news/toyota-solid-state-battery-a4354-20201210 -Virgin Space Plane final test flights https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-55279067 Disney's ride photoshops https://mashable.com/article/walt-disney-world-photoshop-masks-pandemic/
2020-12-1737 minFuture JamStreaming is the JamThe streaming wars are heating up as cable, satellite tv, and theaters try to avoid being casualties. We discuss why streaming is becoming the main focus for media giants and why it is so lucrative. Before all of that we discuss plans to put remote controlled racecars on the moon, plastic surgery grows in popularity, Uber's new driverless car strategies, and Netflix helps you understand your kids better.
2020-12-1042 minFuture JamThe Right to Repair Your JamProduct ownership has become a grey area. Do we really fully own the products we purchase? People are fighting to get right to repair laws passed so that we will have more autonomy over what we purchase and who can fix them. Also, why is Amazon launching a new product on your existing product? There is a new space junk removal tool and Microsoft is trying to track and rate the meetings you attend. References: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-sidewalk-echo-default-214620200.html https://www.cnet.com/news/european-space-agency-is-sending-a-giant-claw-into-orbit-to-clean-up-space-junk/ https://www...
2020-12-0343 minFuture JamThanksgiving JamIt's a Thanksgiving day bonanza! Parades, shopping, and food. We will be back next week with more of the Jam you love.
2020-11-2636 minFuture JamStarlink- A New Satellite JamIs Satellite internet outdated? Starlink is competing with similar projects to bring internet access to the 3.7 billion people without. This new wave of satellite internet products will rapidly help to modernize our planet. Earlier in the episode we cover the ban on gas powered cars, headphone free private audio, and a new way to enjoy music.
2020-11-1937 minFuture JamEsports: The League of JamEsports has been around far longer than you might realize and it has gained a massive following. What's its appeal and how will it contend with the traditional sports model? Before that, hear how Panasonic has designed a vacuum to retrieve AirPods, we have discovered "Hell Planet", soil that self waters, and Netflix becomes more like a traditional cable provider. References: https://www.engadget.com/panasonic-vacuum-earpods-train-tracks-110211301.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/astronomers-discover-hell-planet-k2-141b-rock-rain-lava-oceans/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=103730842 https://news.utexas.edu/2020/11/02/self-watering-soil-could-transform-farming/ https://www.wired.c...
2020-11-1253 minFuture JamFlying Taxis: Avoid the JamEVTOL vehicles are set to revolutionize the mobility industry. Find out what a working flying taxi infrastructure may look like, how it is an upgrade over existing helicopters, and why it might be the best intercity travel method. But before all of that. Mike has some pointless tech to talk about. Walmart is ditching robots. Drones are planting trees. And, Facebook solves Alex's hearing problems. References: https://www.engadget.com/maskfone-face-mask-earbuds-wireless-built-in-hands-on-190008540.html :https://www.cnet.com/news/walmart-is-dropping-shelf-scanning-robots-report-says/ https://www.fastcompany.com/90504789/these-drones-can-plant-40000-trees-in-a-month-by-2028-theyll-have-planted-1-billion https...
2020-11-0547 minFuture JamMicrochips in Our JamMicrochip implants are gaining traction as a business tool and some people are even implanting them in order to make their life simpler. What are the pros and cons and will you be forced into being microchipped at your job? We cover all this and more on the main topic of the show. But first, we have discovered an easy way to find out if McDonald's ice cream is available. Apple is working on their very own pair of glasses. Google is paying to be in your pocket. And finally, we have discovered that wind turbines just...
2020-10-2944 minFuture JamMovie Theaters in a JamThe movie theaters we all love are being forced into hibernation by outside forces beyond their control. We discuss their recovery options and how they can once again fill their seats back up with crowds. Before we delve into the larger topic, we find out how to rediscover a song simply by humming its tune. That California is allowing cars to drive around with nobody behind the wheel. And, Why is Nokia building a LTE network on the moon. Sources: https://www.engadget.com/google-search-hum-to-search-song-ai-200947045.html https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/10/cruise-will-soon-hit-san-francisco-with-no-hands-on-the-wheel/
2020-10-2246 minFuture JamAI Music RevolutionWe Discuss: Music created by AI gives more autonomy to content creators but also threatens the lively hood of musicians. Disney+ arrived to much fanfare but does it break new ground for a streaming video services? Are folding phones are the future? Links: https://openai.com/blog/musenet/ https://beta.aiva.ai/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/13/20963294/motorola-razr-new-foldable-smartphone-android-hands-on-flip-phone-photos-video
2019-11-2235 minFuture JamThe Store for MillennialsJared proposes a new concept store that only Millennials would appreciate and Mike imagines what life would be like with a better battery technology.
2019-11-1737 min
Mom Inspired Show with Amber SandbergHow to raise men not boys : Mike Fabarez : 147Do you fear that you might not be raising your boys to be the men that you hoped and prayed for?
I had the pleasure of speaking with author and pastor Mike Fabarez as we talk about his new book Raising Men, Not Boys. Mike shares with us how important it is to raise Godly men and how that starts from a young age. He shares with us his thoughts on dating, getting them to sweat daily, setting his spiritual trajectory, the dynamics between a mom and a son as they get older and more. One story that really stood ou...
2019-08-0658 min
Future JamChanging the GameGame streaming will change how we play and it is happening right under our noses. Google has announced their new service which is poised to make game streaming mainstream. Google's game streaming announcement. The Future Jam is back from hiatus with a new twist. The episodes are bite sized mini jams that should hold you off until full episodes are back on the menu.
2019-03-2710 minFuture JamBlockchain TechnologyWhy is Blockchain technology considered the internet 2.0? Future Jam breaks it down with Jared from Digital Gold. IBM's use case scenarios for the blockchain. Jared's YouTube Channel Buy a Rig Through Digital Gold and Have it Hosted at a Secure Location.
2018-05-1049 minFuture JamWireless PowerTrue wireless power is hitting the stores soon. Find out how it will revolutionize everything from your Smartphone all the way to Space Exploration.
2018-05-0342 minFuture JamPlastic IslandThere is an unexplored Island out in the Pacific the size of Texas. Find out why and celebrate Earth Day with us as we break down plastic in a good way.
2018-04-2630 minFuture JamReaching the SingularityThe Singularity is the inevitable result of mankind's progress. Technology is growing at a break neck speed and there is no end in sight. This idea has been played out in Science Fiction entertainment for years but is it grounded in reality? Ian, from the Extra Dimension Podcast, joins Future Jam on a special two part episode. On the Future Jam we discuss how we will reach the singularity and what stands in our way. Follow the link below to listen to Extra Dimension's part 2 of the Singularity series. Part 2 delves into the ethical and philosophical ideas to...
2018-04-1948 minFuture JamThe VR Future Inspired by Ready Player OneVirtual Reality technology is rapidly approaching the stuff of fiction. Our lives are encompassed by the internet so living in a VR world is no longer a foreign concept. Will it consume us or will we use it wisely?
2018-04-1232 min
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2018-04-101h 10Future JamBaseball's FutureHow do you make baseball fresh again for the next generation?Opening day has come and gone and the long slog is upon us. Apathy has grown in the hearts of the young as baseball slowly fades with the years. Our goal for this episode is to get your minds churning as to how we once more ignite vigor into the sport. Find us @thefuturejam on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
2018-04-0540 min
Future JamLab Grown MeatGrab your plates because we are about to dish up a heaping helping of lab grown meat, unless your too chicken.
2018-03-2938 minFuture JamAirships: Conquering the Skies Once More"Airships are unlike other engineering pursuits. The science is about floating through clouds, about complex negotiations involving gravity and the breeze. It’s as if math married romance. It attracts certain people. Enthusiastic people." Jeanne Marie Laskas of the New Yorker
2018-03-2244 minFuture JamXFL 2020Why is the XFL back and how did it fail the first time? Vince McMahon, the man behind the WWE wrestling empire, decided that the NFL wasn’t entertaining enough for the fans. There were too many rules, aspects of the game felt slow, and players weren’t allowed to stand out from the team. He wanted a new and different presentation. After all, This is Entertainment.
2018-03-151h 05Future JamDoomsday Clock: Threat Level MidnightThe Doomsday Clock recently moved closer to midnight. Should you be worried? Find out what makes the clock tick on this week's episode.
2018-03-0846 minFuture JamBitcoin or BustIs Bitcoin a viable option to replace our current monetary system? Everything in our world is going digital. Our friends, television programs, church services, new's reports, video games, and banking are all available in digital form. People now have more freedom than ever to create their own content and release it to the public via the internet. Bitcoin is "content" of a different sort. It is a crowd sourced currency that is backed and run by it's users and it is a creation that has a chance to revolutionize every aspect of how we use our money. But is it B...
2018-03-0158 minFuture JamWe're Back!Starting March 1st the Future Jam will be back every Thursday! Plus, there is a new way to interact with the show and be a part of the action. The Future Jam has a phone number. That's right, A phone number. You can use this number to leave comments about past shows, complaints about Harrison, or ideas for new episodes. The sky is the limit and we would love to have you on an episode. 513-Bot-Cola 513-268-2652
2018-02-1601 min
Future JamSurviving the Robot ApocalypseWe are living in an age where chat bots are creating their own language to communicate back and forth with each other. A world where everyone's life is recorded and analyzed by computer systems. All knowledge is digital and we are developing robots to learn and create. How far will it go?
2017-11-0935 min
Future JamPodcasts and their Future with Daniel J LewisWhy are podcasts so important and beloved? Daniel J Lewis shares his passion about the industry and where it could be going. This is a Bonus Episode for International Podcast Day. Find out more at https://internationalpodcastday.com/ Find Daniel's Award-winning “how to” podcast about podcasting at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
2017-09-3047 min
Future JamCar EvolutionCars are rapidly changing from year to year. The Parallel Parking Assist features have been around for more than a decade. Some of the available features now might surprise you. There are even cars that have full autonomous capabilities already built in. What could be the next step in the automobile evolution? Find out now!
2017-09-2841 min
Future JamNFL's Uncertain FutureThe NFL's ratings continue to slip and nobody seems to have a great answer as to why. Many believe that the league is out of touch with the fans. Concussions are all across headlines and the sport is becoming oversaturated with politics. Are these issues the main culprits? Will the NFL fade away into obscurity? Listen to find out!
2017-09-2146 min
Future JamSmart Home Technology with Chris ComptonTurning your dumb home into a Smart Home is easier than you think. Chris Compton from Smart Home HQ presents new and innovative technologies that will make your life easier and save you money in the process. Find out the best practices for protecting your home from a digital intruder. Finally, we peer into the future to speculate on what an ideal smart home looks like. Visit the Smart Home HQ website for more information and to request a consultation.
2017-09-1439 min
Future JamSeabird with Aaron MorganFollow Aaron's journey through the music industry: from recording songs in a friend's basement, to signing a record deal and producing 3 albums with songs featured on TV series including Pushing Daisies, Numb3rs, and Grey's Anatomy. Most recently Aaron Morgan wrote 4 songs for a film called "All Saints" which hit the theaters on August 25th. Seabird on Facebook All Saints: Official Trailer
2017-09-0755 min
Future JamRNA Interference with Emily JenningsRNA Interference(RNAI) is set to pave the way for next gen Cancer treatments. What is RNAI and why is it so special? We brought an actual SCIENTIST on the show to explain just that. Emily Jennings is a PhD candidate at the University of Cincinnati. Her work has been featured in the UC Magazine, Live Science, WCPO NEWS and Science Newsline. Find out more about her work at www.emgen.science. Follow Emily on Twitter @emgen_science.
2017-08-3145 min
Future JamJobs that cannot be AutomatedIs your job repetitive? Does it require creative thinking? If you answered yes then you may need a new career plan. That's where the Future JAM comes in to save the day. Anthony, our "not friend" but "friendly guest" joins that Future Jam crew to share about how hard it is to find a future proof job.
2017-08-2431 minFuture JamProtesting HateWe have freedom of speech but do we have freedom to hate? With what took place in Charlottesville we thought it would be good to have a conversation with our friend Stacey Smith about the role of protesting and counter protesting in our country.
2017-08-1800 min
Future JamSocial Entrepreneurship with Ben RasconaSocial Entrepreneur Ben Rascona joins the Future JAM crew to share about a business model that focuses on more than just profits. Does the Government and Church bare sole responsibility for tackling our social, cultural, and environmental issues? Can businesses play a larger positive role in society? Follow the links below to learn more about Social Enterprises and join in on the solution. onebistro.org Social Enterprise Alliance NET IMPACT Follow Us: Facebook, Ask to Join the Private Facebook Discussion Page, Instagram, and Twitter.
2017-08-1141 minFuture JamMarijuanaMike and Harrison are at it again. Along with their friend Andrew we have a big issue to tackle. This is all about WEED. There are pros and cons to the legalization of this plant and we have some thoughts to add to the conversation. Regardless of being a smoker or not join in the conversation about the prohibition of Marijuana.
2017-08-0300 min
Future JamApple Rumors: July 2017 Tech UpdateMike and Jared mourn the loss of an infamous internet legend. Jared tells you which Apple rumors you should trust and Mike is skeptical. And, implanted chips at work, fingerprints at the airport , and news about affordable VR. Join the Future JAM Facebook Community! Follow Jared on Youtube!
2017-07-2731 min
Future JamAsteroid MiningWhat will come first, Space Pirates or Space Miners? We think you won't have one without the other. Join us as we discuss the Future of Space Mining. We may be closer to this reality than you think.
2017-07-2040 min
Future JamFuture Games: E3 2017Video Games, they are fun, interactive, beautiful, and continually growing in cultural relevance. Join us and "Quester Dumbledor Von Finklestein aka spookytooth aka Trevor Veliz" as we discuss the premier video game conference, E3. Games Mentioned on this Episode: A Way Out(3 Words Harrison), Anthem, Shadow of the Colossus, Dragon Ball Z Fighter, Hidden Agenda, & Monster Hunter World. Music Thanks to BlessingJr & Last of Us Click the links to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook
2017-07-131h 15
Future JamKeynote Roundup: June 2017 Tech UpdateFollow us @thefuturejam on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Jared joins me(Mike) to talk and speculate over the latest Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft news. Join the conversation. Ask to be a member of the private Facebook Group.
2017-06-2941 min
Future JamFuturistic Gadgets Available NowGadgets like Auto Aiming Rifles, Self Driving Lawn Mowers, Athletic Wear with Bio-metric tracking, and Language Translating Earbuds are bending the lines between Science Fiction and Science Fact. Follow us @thefuturejam on Twitter and Instagram
2017-06-211h 02
Future JamAmusement ParksListen and amuse yourself. If you think roller-coasters are fun, wait till you hear what is to come in the FUTURE!
2017-06-1359 min
Future JamUniversal Basic IncomeWhat If technology keeps advancing at the current rate; will we ever lose jobs to automation? When tasks are made simpler with robots, automation, and artificial intelligence, and when their implementation becomes more widespread, whose to say that someday our current jobs and careers won't get replaced. It's a futuristic idea, but one that lies just within our realm of imagination. And so we must ask ourselves, "what if?" What if employment opportunities become obsolete? How would a society completely reliant on artificial intelligence earn an income when merely human skill-sets offer no value in comparison? This leads us to...
2017-06-061h 23
Future JamTech FailsFollow us @thefuturejam on Twitter and Instagram Will we ever have Jet-packs, Hover-boards, and flying cars, or will we dump them on the garbage pile of forgotten tech along with the 3D TVs and windows phones?
2017-05-3040 min
Future JamFacebook Brain TechThere comes a time when we must ask ourselves-- how much is too much? As reliance on technology grows and becomes more intrinsically rooted in our daily lives, we have to wonder if we are missing the bigger picture of life itself. We walk through life very distracted, we become compulsive phone checkers. Soon there will be augmented reality glasses that will allow us to dive even deeper into distraction. And if Facebook wasn't already psychologically invasive enough, it's now developing future technology to incorporate mind-communication and the sense of touch. ~How much technology do you want in your...
2017-05-2340 min
Future JamHyperloopWe take a quick look back at Popular Science's description of the "Hovertrain" taken from the 1968 August issue. This leads us into a discussion about a modern iteration dubbed the "Hyperloop". It is designed to handle speeds faster than a passenger jet and it possibly is the safest way to travel. Is the Hyperloop a pipe dream or could it be the next transportation revolution? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thefuturejam
2017-05-1625 min
Future JamSimulated RealityAre we currently living in a simulated reality? If so, how would we know? If not, is it for the greater good to develop this technology for our future? And how does it relate to our spirituality? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thefuturejam
2017-05-0746 min
Future JamGreen TechnologyAfter centuries of water pollution, Baltimore creates a river filtration system that has sifted out 1.1 million pounds of trash. Next, scientists try to save the Great Barrier Reef by proposing a technology that would alter the density of clouds. We also explore how Farmdrop-- a service that allows consumers to purchase directly from independent farmers-- would cut back on food waste. And lastly, the use of coal continues to decline...which leads to this week’s endangered job.
2017-05-0239 min
Future JamAre We Safe from Electronic Snoopers?Are we being too frivolous when we click to accept those lengthy terms of agreements online? What are we agreeing to anyway? How important is your internet privacy or should this even matter? Travel backward in time via Popular Science archive to an article from 1976-- where they pose the question-- “Are You Safe from Electronic Snoopers”. Popular Science warns of the subtle strategies of wiretappers, claiming that a microphone could be as tiny as an aspirin, or that a radio transmitter could inconspicuously be hidden inside a pack of cigarettes so as to go unnoticed by the unsuspecting victim. In 1...
2017-04-2449 min
Future JamMars Colinization and Beyond!There’s a whole bunch of content packed into this week’s episode along with the usual talk of robots, solar panels, and digital trends. Mike reveals NASA’s laser-based communication system, while skeptical conspiracist, Jared, argues against all things space related. Special guest Tyler explores the possibility of colonizing life on other planets--if and when the dire need strikes. Follow us @thefuturejam on Twitter and Instagram
2017-04-171h 19
Future JamVertical FarmingFollow @thefuturejam on Twitter Story 1: Super Screen and a story From Engadget- Apple Explores using an iPhone or an iPad to power an ultra portable laptop. Story 2: Solar Powered touch Sensitive Skin for prosthetic A synthetic skin for prosthetic limbs that can generate its own energy from solar power has been developed by engineers from Glasgow University. Endangered Job: Amazon Go Stores and touch computers replacing cashiers at Fast Food Chains. Topic of the Show Vertical Farms, Farm O.S., and will we eat crickets?
2017-04-1055 min
Future JamQuality Vs ConvenienceFollow us @thefuturejam on Twitter The Co-Host visits the studio for the first time. Story 1. Hushme via mashable Story 2: Google’s Project Sunroof Story 3: Via Digital Trends Sony Xperia Projector concept The Topic of the Show Reliability and quality over convenience and unpredictability Endangered Job of the Week: High Rise Painters
2017-04-0335 min
Future Jam3D PrintedFollow us @thefuturejam on Twitter Will printable pizza be our future? Find out the answer to this and more on this weeks episode. Story 1: Engadget AT&T 'digitally red-lines' poor neighborhoods Story 2: From Digital Trends Glass Battery Technology http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/glass-battery-technology/ Story 3: From Mashable- 3d Printed Home!!! That leads us into this week's endangered job. Pizza Chefs https://www.inverse.com/article/28758-pizza-3d-printer-space-travel-beehex-nasa Topic of the Show: Big Data Manipulating Your Life Good/Bad?
2017-03-2837 min
Future JamCGI Dead ActorsFollow us @thefuturejam on Twitter On our first Episode we discuss topics ranging from Delivery Robots all the way to new movie technology.
2017-03-2038 min
Future JamThe Jam Packed PrologueCurious about the show and its creators? This is a compilation of clips from the first few unpublished episodes. Enjoy! Follow us @thefuturejam on Twitter
2017-01-3022 min