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  • Episode 113- G'Day Mate
    G’Day Mate - In this Week’s show, Justin and Andy discuss the Man Flu – it’s nothing Norton or Eset can take care of yet dealing with it can mess up the week. Listener Pete Cole from The UK sends a Twitter Message complimenting the show and it sends the guys off on the subject of accents. Social Media lights up to the prospect of a Dundee movie to really happen after the ad campaign to travel Australia, Put the knife away Paul, Justin only feels you need more sunscreen. Scams, they exist just about everywhere. Andy shares his recent experience shopping for a car and how the experience has changed from 10 years ago giving the consumer more info however also opens buyers to possible scams. Andy talks about True Car, Autotrader and Cars.Com. The internet can aid the experience with reviews and it’s recommended to study up with the time saved traveling dealer to dealer. How can a consumer determine the validity of a review?
    Andy stumbles across a friend’s Snapchat post wondering if a deal found online for a truck she wanted to buy for her boyfriend was too good to be true. After contacting and getting more information, the deal obviously is the work of a scam. Everyday people are taken in by great deals, incredible circumstances and situations which are one of a kind. These one a kind deals can usually leave the potential buyer the victim of fraud and identity theft. Andy shares some of the reasons why this deal should be walked away from. Justin and Andy offer up some tips on examining a deal.
    The Auto Shows are in full force and Volkswagen introduces some models which are real head turners. Cadillac offers a hands free vehicle which confronts Tesla in its Ad Campaign. Other vehicles are discussed along with the crazy conspiracy of the Tesla in Space.
    Andy decides to hold off on the upgrade to the iPhone X or 8S Plus. With this first thought, the Samsung Galaxy S9 was announced (Now Available). Justin gives us some insight on the Google Pay feature available to Smartphone users. The weeks Website of the Week is http://www.techbargains.com
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    1 hr 1 min
  • The Old Man and the Kid
    In this Weeks Show, It’s Age verse beauty as Andy shares info on listeners that stopped by to visit during a broadcast radio remote to extend compliments on Justin’s contribution to the show. Listeners shared how they enjoyed the youth which Justin brings to the show along with his insight on Video Games. Justin shares some of the finer points of Fortnight and why this large multiplayer game has become so popular. PUBG, Player Unknown Battlegrounds, Battle Royale is also a latest trend in gaming that has become super popular. Watching some of these gamers play via Twitch and Facebook Live is also fun to check out. Justin recommends Dr Disrespect and Stone Mountain 64. Should Andy still feel like a Dolt for having Clash of Clans installed on his Smart Phone? The guys share a few dangers of giving your devices or allowing the Young Un’s to play games with In Game Purchases. Just how much money is involved in these games to play and to win? Nintendo has a winner with the Switch and why Nintendo believes there could be a Switch in every household.

    The Facebook cycle, how relevant is the Social media network and why have the younger ages begun to move away from the platform. Are the numbers truly representative of where Facebook is in today’s place? Will Snapchat continue to grow or is that platform also a potential victim of disinterest? Justin and Andy talk about the importance of the delivery of the content and why the recent changes to the Facebook platform feed along with the Snapchat overhaul could damage the returning of users. With all of the changes, Instagram could be also changing the notifications with users Screen Capturing photos. In the Social media world, Twitter silently turns a profit after 12 years! Is having a website still important to business? Can having a Unique URL still be possible?

    Friend of the show Andy Marken returns with a report about the Sundance Film Festival and the demand for more content from film makers. Many film makers understand the art of delivering documentary and compelling film delivering factual and fictional stories however may not understand the art of distribution. Where does services such as YouTube, Amazon, Hulu and Netflix play into the ability for filmmakers to produce and continue to develop projects. Andy Marken also shares the growth of Virtual Reality and how that will play into the future of media.

    Justin has this week’s Website of the Week; US Debt Clock shows the amount of Debt the US is going through by second in the many different areas. http://www.usdebtclock.org Andy in the meantime pulls up a website full of dad jokes. http://www.tellmedadjokes.com
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    57 min
  • Episode 112- The Old Man and The Kid
    In this Weeks Show, It’s Age verse beauty as Andy shares info on listeners that stopped by to visit during a broadcast radio remote to extend compliments on Justin’s contribution to the show. Listeners shared how they enjoyed the youth which Justin brings to the show along with his insight on Video Games. Justin shares some of the finer points of Fortnight and why this large multiplayer game has become so popular. PUBG, Player Unknown Battlegrounds, Battle Royale is also a latest trend in gaming that has become super popular. Watching some of these gamers play via Twitch and Facebook Live is also fun to check out. Justin recommends Dr Disrespect and Stone Mountain 64. Should Andy still feel like a Dolt for having Clash of Clans installed on his Smart Phone? The guys share a few dangers of giving your devices or allowing the Young Un’s to play games with In Game Purchases. Just how much money is involved in these games to play and to win? Nintendo has a winner with the Switch and why Nintendo believes there could be a Switch in every household.
    The Facebook cycle, how relevant is the Social media network and why have the younger ages begun to move away from the platform. Are the numbers truly representative of where Facebook is in today’s place? Will Snapchat continue to grow or is that platform also a potential victim of disinterest? Justin and Andy talk about the importance of the delivery of the content and why the recent changes to the Facebook platform feed along with the Snapchat overhaul could damage the returning of users. With all of the changes, Instagram could be also changing the notifications with users Screen Capturing photos. In the Social media world, Twitter silently turns a profit after 12 years! Is having a website still important to business? Can having a Unique URL still be possible?
    Friend of the show Andy Marken returns with a report about the Sundance Film Festival and the demand for more content from film makers. Many film makers understand the art of delivering documentary and compelling film delivering factual and fictional stories however may not understand the art of distribution. Where does services such as YouTube, Amazon, Hulu and Netflix play into the ability for filmmakers to produce and continue to develop projects. Andy Marken also shares the growth of Virtual Reality and how that will play into the future of media.
    Justin has this week’s Website of the Week; US Debt Clock shows the amount of Debt the US is going through by second in the many different areas. http://www.usdebtclock.org Andy in the meantime pulls up a website full of dad jokes. http://www.tellmedadjokes.com
    Connect with us on our Social Media sites.
    Facebook Techtalkers http://www.facebook.com/techtalkers
    Twitter @techtalkradio
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    57 min
  • Leftover Cupcakes and Fruit Punch
    In this Week’s show, Justin and Andy discuss the trend in naming Podcast and Television Shows. With this, Justin finally finishes Season Two of Stranger Things and describes the show
    for those that haven’t watched it yet. No Spoilers. Crypto currency is once again discussed with the latest drop and the guys muse on the possible reasons. Will this digital currency go away? Why
    is HODL so important to learn and understanding the technology is a key for peace of mind in the volatile crypto market. Facebook blocking of Ads for Digital Currency may actually help those
    looking to jump in. Justin again stresses the Ledger Wallet as a method for securing your digital crypto. Justin talks about the success of the Nintendo Switch, what can keep them in the running
    as one of the best console gaming devices? In less than one year, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed previous Nintendo gaming devices. The dark side of the internet is discussed with the
    technology on the subject of video and machine learning and replacing the faces of public celebrities to adult videos. The public violation to those depicted in the movies is discussed.
    The guys talk about the wider future issues that could come up to create panic and misinformation.

    Lisa Green Lewis CPA and Tax Expert returns to the show to discuss 2017 Taxes filed with Intuit TurboTax along with the various packages from TurboTax. Over 60 Million users are able to use the Absolute Zero filing depending on the situation with their personal income. One in Five tax payers are moving into self employment and TurboTax offers solutions for those customers. In 2014 The IRS set standards for Digital Investments such as Bitcoin, many have questioned the requirements of filing, Lisa help clear any misunderstandings on this new subject. TurboTax live is discussed and how this can help many filers.

    Andy has been shopping for a Car and while any new car he purchases should have technology such as Bluetooth and Navigation, Justin and Andy don’t agree on Autonomous Vehicles. Would you want to have a vehicle get you to a destination without you driving it? Should Ride Sharing companies such as Uber be allowed to block out autonomous vehicles from operating within cities? Justin shares the benefits of today’s technology and why this may be safer then Andy thinks.

    Flamethrowers for fun! The latest from Elon Musk is discussed. Stan sends a note asking about TP-Link Routers and Justin share’s his hands on experience. Justin also recommends a UPS on the Router while Andy talks about his friend who was having issues with his router in the kitchen. Website of the Week is a site for supporting the arts http://www.patreon.com
    56 min
  • 02/10/2018- Leftover Cupcakes and Fruit Punch
    In this Week’s show, Justin and Andy discuss the trend in naming Podcast and Television Shows. With this, Justin finally finishes Season Two of Stranger Things and describes the show for those that haven’t watched it yet. No Spoilers. Crypto currency is once again discussed with the latest drop and the guys muse on the possible reasons. Will this digital currency go away? Why is HODL so important to learn and understanding the technology is a key for peace of mind in the volatile crypto market. Facebook blocking of Ads for Digital Currency may actually help
    those looking to jump in. Justin again stresses the Ledger Wallet as a method for securing your digital crypto. Justin talks about the success of the Nintendo Switch, what can keep them in the running as one of the best console gaming devices? In less than one year, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed previous Nintendo gaming devices. The dark side of the internet is discussed with the
    technology on the subject of video and machine learning and replacing the faces of public celebrities to adult videos. The public violation to those depicted in the movies is discussed. The guys
    talk about the wider future issues that could come up to create panic and misinformation. Lisa Green Lewis CPA and Tax Expert returns to the show to discuss 2017 Taxes filed with Intuit TurboTax along with the various packages from TurboTax. Over 60 Million users are able to use the Absolute Zero filing depending on the situation with their personal income. One in Five tax payers are moving into self employment and TurboTax offers solutions for those customers. In 2014 The IRS set standards for Digital Investments such as Bitcoin, many have questioned the requirements of filing, Lisa help clear any misunderstandings on this new subject. TurboTax live is discussed and how this can help many filers. Andy has been shopping for a Car and while any new car he purchases should have technology such as Bluetooth and Navigation, Justin and Andy don’t agree on Autonomous Vehicles. Would you want to have a vehicle get you to a destination without you driving it? Should Ride Sharing companies such as Uber be allowed to block out autonomous vehicles from operating within cities? Justin shares the benefits of today’s technology and why this may
    be safer then Andy thinks. Flamethrowers for fun! The latest from Elon Musk is discussed. Stan sends a note asking about TP-Link Routers and Justin share’s his hands on experience. Justin also recommends a UPS on the Router while Andy talks about his friend who was having issues with his router in the kitchen. Justin shares the Website of the Week is a site for supporting the arts patreon.com
    56 min
  • Travel Tips and Staying Demented
    In this Weeks Show Justin is back from his trip to Japan. We share information on traveling and using technology on the United Airlines Dreamliner 787-8. Justin talks about the changes in entertainment options on aircraft, the days of one screen to watch a movie are gone while in seat screens allow for many different choices of content. Justin recommends for you to Research before you leave on a vacation on power requirements for continued use of your tech.

    For some reason Andy thinks he is working his tech in Middle Earth! Justin gives some great travel advice. Why is the Switch one of the Best Gaming Units available? Nintendo may have missed the mark with the Wii U Handheld but has scored with not only available titles but also the ease of using as a console and a mobile device. Andy talks about the Samsung Wall which was shared at CES2018. Is your Home Assistant recording what you say? Feeding you Ads based on your conversations. Justin shares info on Akita, a device which is setup to protect your Home Systems from intrusion. The Akita is available under a Kickstarter campaign.

    Friend of the Show Andy Marken visits to share information on OWC, Other World Computing, available at http://www.macsales.com Andy Marken will share info on the OWC USB-C Travel Dock. Available for under $50 the OWC USB-C Travel Dock features an SD Card Reader, HDMI 2.0 Port, USB –C Power Port, 2 USB 3.1 Ports and supports 4k display. We discuss this as a solution for the photographer and digital media enthusiast and availability for both Mac and PC User.

    Andy Taylor wants to adjust his Comcast cable bill again which was climbed again to $190 a month. A way to bring it down would be to Add Channels which Andy doesn’t even want to. The addition of Amazon Prime was a huge welcome with Reruns of Curb your Enthusiasm and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Both Justin and Andy agree if you don’t have Amazon Prime, get this! What is the Biggest Show on Amazon? Justin recommends The Grand Tour.

    Living in Orange County, Andy Taylor grew up listening to Dr Demento on KMET. Producer John Cafiero and Dr Demento visit the show to talk about a new CD of Punk Rock Covers of Classic Songs from The Dr Demento Playlist. Dr Demento Covered in Punk also features covers from William Shatner and the late Adam West. Check it out at http://www.coveredinpunk.com
    57 min
  • 01/27/2018- Travel Tips and Staying Demented
    In this Weeks Show Justin is back from his trip to Japan. We share information on traveling and using technology on the United Airlines Dreamliner 787-8. Justin talks about the changes in entertainment options on aircraft, the days of one screen to watch a movie are gone while in seat screens allow for many different choices of content. Justin recommends for you to Research before you leave on a vacation on power requirements for continued use of your tech. For some reason Andy thinks he is working his tech in Middle Earth! Justin gives some great travel advice. Why is the Switch one of the Best Gaming Units available? Nintendo may have missed the mark with the Wii U Handheld but has scored with not only available titles but also the ease of using as a console and a mobile device. Andy talks about the Samsung Wall which was shared at CES2018.Is your Home Assistant recording what you say? Feeding you Ads based on your conversations.Justin shares info on Akita, a device which is setup to protect your Home Systems from intrusion. The Akita is available under a Kickstarter campaign. Friend of the Show Andy Marken visits to share information on OWC, Other World Computing, available at http://www.macsales.com Andy Marken will share info on the OWC USB-C Travel Dock. Available for under $50 the OWC USB-C Travel Dock features an SD Card Reader, HDMI 2.0 Port, USB –C Power Port, 2 USB 3.1 Ports and supports 4k display. We discuss this as a solution for the photographer and digital media enthusiast and availability for both Mac and PC User. Andy Taylor wants to adjust his Comcast cable bill again which was climbed again to $190 a month. A way to bring it down would be to Add Channels which Andy doesn’t even want to. The addition of Amazon Prime was a huge welcome with Reruns of Curb your Enthusiasm and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Both Justin and Andy agree if you don’t have Amazon Prime, get this! What is the Biggest Show on Amazon? Justin recommends The Grand Tour. Living in Orange County, Andy Taylor grew up listening to Dr Demento on KMET. Producer John Cafiero and Dr Demento visit the show to talk about a new CD of Punk Rock Covers of Classic Songs from The Dr Demento Playlist. Dr Demento Covered in Punk also features covers from William Shatner and the late Adam West. Check it out at http://www.coveredinpunk.com
    57 min
  • The Tech Time Machine
    In this Week’s Episode, Justin takes a trip and is out of the studio. Andy Taylor shares info on the bumpy wild ride of Bitcoin and Alt Coins and again recommends Crypto Coin Trader on Facebook. Slick checks in and prepares to leave for Las Vegas for CES2018.

    With 2018 here, TechtalkRadio enters its 20th year of broadcasting. The history of the show is covered with its beginnings in Palm Springs and friendship with Mike O’Brien. We interview Brad Dosland of Boot Magazine in this Segment from 1997 in our first couple of months broadcasting. The fun part of this trip in the time machine of TechtalkRadio gives us an idea of the hardware that was THE top of the line in 1997 with a Dream Machine Build from Boot Magazine. Mike describes Gray Market and buying from a distributor in getting parts for building computers. Altec Lansing, Creative Labs, Diamond Multimedia, Iomega, Plextor and 3DFX are names mentioned in this segment.

    Allie Fried of the Consumer Technology Association is in Las Vegas preparing for the CES2018. Allie shares some of the advance predictions for Vendors and Participants to CES2018. Celeb’s, the Media and deal makers will make appearances at CES.

    Andy Taylor shares some information on the recently announced flaw in Intel CPU’s Architecture noted as Meltdown and Scepter. What to expect over the next few weeks and how patches and updates should be applied.

    The Website of the Week, http://www.windows93.net
    56 min
  • 01/06/2018- The Tech Time Machine
    In this Week’s Show, Justin takes a trip and is out of the studio. Andy Taylor shares info on the bumpy wild ride of Bitcoin and Alt Coins and again recommends Crypto Coin Trader on Facebook. Slick checks in and prepares to leave for Las Vegas for CES2018.
    With 2018 here, TechtalkRadio enters its 20th year of broadcasting. The history of the show is covered with its beginnings in Palm Springs and friendship with Mike O’Brien. We interview Brad Doslyn of Boot Magazine in this Segment from 1997 in our first couple of months broadcasting. The fun part of this trip in the time machine of TechtalkRadio gives us an idea of the hardware that was THE top of the line in 1997 with a Dream Machine Build from Boot Magazine. Mike describes Gray Market and buying from a distributor in getting parts for building computers. Altec Lansing, Creative Labs, Diamond Multimedia, Iomega, Plextor and 3DFX are names mentioned in this segment. Allie Fried of the Consumer Technology Association is in Las Vegas preparing for the CES2018. Allie shares some of the advance predictions for Vendors and Participants to CES2018. Celeb’s, the Media and deal makers will make appearances at CES.
    Andy Taylor shares some information on the recently announced flaw in Intel CPU’s Architecture noted as Meltdown and Scepter. What to expect over the next few weeks and how patches and updates should be applied. The Website of the Week, http://www.windows93.net
    56 min
  • Bits R Us
    In this Weeks Show, Justin and Andy start off the show with a discussion of Crypto Currency with Joe Blackburn, Founder of Crypto Coin Trader on Facebook. The group attempts to dispel the Myths and uncover the news regarding the trading of Crypto Digital Currency. The group on Facebook, which has been growing in size, has core principals such as No Politics and Treat others with respect. As Justin says “It’s not gospel but it’s darn near close. “

    We talk with Joe about success stories, helping others and the best advice to DYOR, Do Your Own Research. Andy talks about kids learning Tech and focusing on the Girls Learning to Code Series of Books. Justin talks about a new feature that can tell you when it’s time to get off a bus or train with Google Maps. GPS Devices vs Smartphones and why the traditional GPS device has benefits over smart phones.

    Retro Gaming Continues with a Portal titled The Retro Zone on the Amazon Website. The guys wax poetic on some of the favorite early games.
    The Website of the Week is http://www.arcademics.com
    56 min

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