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Schmorgascast. Three brothers discussing technology, energy, and the law. Well, frankly, discussing whatever may come up.

Charles Landon


    • Jul 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES


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    Schmorgascast #103

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 76:18


    In this podcast, we talk (a lot!) about FOSTA-SESTA and especially Section 230. We even try to make predictions on where Section 230 will head... After that rambling, we discuss Intel and their $20B investment into chip manufacturing. We end on discussing the possibly hopeful future for fuel cell vehicles. Time will tell! Write us at schmorgascast@gmail.com.

    Schmorgascast #102

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 63:46


    We're back...again... but we're happy to be back in the podcast room and hopefully being entertaining! Today, we talk about privacy issues, the right to repair, and the advancement of technology. Plus, we get to hear about John's new van-truck (centurion) purchase. Be sure to write us at schmorgascast@gmail.com if you want a chance at winning an NFT of this vehicle next to the scrap yard!

    Schmorgascast #101

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 59:37


    In our first in person podcast of 2021 (thanks to all the efforts in KY for vaccinations!), we discuss COVID-19 and how close we are to the end (hopefully...), Section 230 and how the internet could change, the Texas power outage and winterizing utility infrastructure, and John's new book, "I Didn't Know I Couldn't Do That: A guide for newly minted adults on when to call a lawyer". You can reach us at Schmorgascast@gmail.com or @Schmorgascast on Twitter, and we'd love to hear from you!

    Schmorgascast #100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 60:44


    We made it to our 100th podcast! But we start off a little tired before hitting our stride. On this episode, we discuss the effect of government regulation and shifting societal needs on small town life, social media and modern day investing, and various rants in between. We're looking forward to getting back to in-person podcasting as soon as we can!

    Schmorgascast #99

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 63:37


    In this episode, we discuss the start to the new year (somewhat more of the same of 2020...), the events of January 6th (which you may have already heard enough about), the Flint water crisis (back in the news), and the future of energy. We also seem to be getting the hang of virtual podcasting, but we're still interrupting each other at times!

    Schmorgascast #98

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 58:19


    Happy New Year! We discuss recent Congressional acts, pardons and commutations, what's in store for energy policy, and our usual ramblings. Plus, we get an update from Charles on COVID-19.

    Schmorgascast #97

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 68:30


    In our first completely virtually podcast, which was bound to happen in 2020, we discuss how this year has been different for each of us, what Section 230 is and how we may proceed forward, and some on the future of hardware and chip design. But in general, we spend most of the time rambling, which hopefully is at least somewhat enjoyable!

    Schmorgascast #96

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 67:40


    I'm not sure that we hit any one topic in detail, but we spoke about what has changed over the past 5 years, the rise of data trading and the further importance of tech companies, and even the supreme court. We're glad to be back!

    Schmorgascast #94

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2015 54:53


    In this episode, we talk about the new stuff from Tesla and how it might impact the future of automotive propulsion. We discuss the US Supreme Court's latest mistake (according to John). We wonder about the future of movie releases post interview. Then we refuse to make New Year's resolutions.

    Schmorgascast #93

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2014 51:54


    We're Back!! In this episode we talk about Serial (a mystery podcast) that has taken listeners by storm. We talk about the Sony hack and discuss various conspiracy theories. Finally, we debate New York's fracking ban. Thanks guys and we will see you again soon!

    Schmorgascast #92

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2014 60:35


    In this episode, we talk about Ray Rice and the NFL's response, Robin Williams tragic death and the reason he was a staple of our generation's childhood, and the media's role in such situations. We touch on Google's decision to reveal personal e-mail in certain situations. Finally, James talks solar.

    Schmorgascast #91

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2014 62:21


    In this episode, we discuss the recent breakup of the Verge, and, in keeping with that, we discuss the "next big thing" as a tribute. We get into water issues in the Western United States. We also pepper in random topics for the listener's entertainment.

    Schmorgascast #88

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2014 60:59


    We're back! And with a new mixer! In this episode, we talk law, tech and other things that I don't remember. It's been a long week.

    Schmorgascast #85

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2014 53:12


    In this episode we discuss the interaction of the new FCC regulation and the Comcast-Time Warner merger. We talk about a great new art exhibit in Pittsburgh by artist Dan Pillis. We wind up with a review of new tech.

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    Schmorgascast #77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2014 80:28


    In this special Schmorgascast episode, we talk to Dad about America's transition between 1965 to the 1970s, his experience in war and where America might be going. Enjoy!

    Schmorgascast #76

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2014 63:29


    In this episode, we talk about the execution in Ohio with new lethal injection drugs. We go over the administration's answer to the NSA quandary and larger societal implications. We wind up with a bit on fuel cell integration. New guest next week!

    Schmorgascast #75

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2014 62:26


    In this special episode, we welcome our guest Nate, a former lobbyist for marijuana policy. We discuss some history and the future for Colorado, Washington and the federal government. We get into CES and the new tech releases. We then wind up with a discussion of a tragic situation.

    Schmorgascast #72

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2013 59:46


    In this episode we discuss the botched Moto X release, Amazon drones and pictures on the internet. We talk a bit about John's car break in. We then got into privacy. James jumped in with global warming compensation and Charles and John became cynical.

    Schmorgascast #62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 72:51


    In this episode we talk about the Zimmerman verdict in depth. We get into the farm bill. We review Gasland II and the conclusion it draws. Finally, we review the MotoX.

    Schmorgascast #60

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2013 66:03


    In this episode, we discuss the NSA spying program in depth. We also get into Obama's pending executive order on CO2 emissions. We finish up with some tech talk.

    Schmorgascast #53

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2013 59:04


    In this episode, we talk Ag Gag bills, and what they mean for 1st amendment freedoms. We then get into the IRS's belief they can read e-mails without a warrant. We get briefly into tech. Then, we wind up talking about both energy and North Korea.

    Schmorgascast #52

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2013 55:55


    In this episode we talk about hemp, the reason it's now illegal, and what it can mean for energy generation. We get into the James Holmes mental health defense. Then, we talk about North Korea. James talks about the reasons for air problems in the east. Finally, we wind up with the new Apple rumors.

    Schmorgascast #47

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2013 61:33


    In this episode we start by reviewing cap and trade. We glide into a discussion of the famous murder in South Africa. We hit on the privatization of prisons. We end up with a discussion of Google's new glasses.

    Schmorgascast #45

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2013 59:05


    In this episode, we talk about a girl that angers a judge, the Bush's hacked e-mail and the future of gaming systems. We discuss the recent takeover of Dell, and what their future moves could be. We wind up with a review of the natural gas expansion and possible ramifications.

    Schmorgascast #44

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2013 64:07


    In this episode, we talk about Netflix's experiment in content creation and what it means for overall market trends, we also talk about RIMs (sorry, Blackberry) new phones and if they have a shot at getting back into the mainstream. We touch on a tragic shooting. Finally, James gets into the reasons behind the disrespect to scientists.

    Schmorgascast #43

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2013 65:28


    In this episode, we discuss police entering private property, our overcrowded prisons, how windows phone 8 is... blah, living on mars and the lack of prosecutions from the financial crisis. We're getting back to our normal schedule after a flu epidemic.

    Schmorgascast #42

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2013 66:34


    In this week's Schmorgascast we discuss DUI laws and whether or not the police are allowed to forcibly draw blood. Then we talk about John McAfee and whether he's apparently lost all his marbles. James enlightens us with a movie called "Gasland" about gas drilling. And we all think about whether Kickstarter is just what the economy needs. Take a listen!

    Schmorgascast #41

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2013 64:53


    In this episode, we christian our new studio! We talk about the Stubenville rape case, we examine new technology releases and James critiques the new Matt Damon movie.

    Schmorgascast #36

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2012 66:41


    In this episode, we talk about what tablet to buy spoiled children for Christmas (hint mom and dad). We explore how we get our news, and the future of cable content. We get into a long discussion about the OJ Simpson murder, and how alternative perpetrator may have done it. We wind up with a talk on how the internet could destroy privacy we think we already have.

    Schmorgascast #31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2012 67:41


    In this episode, we discuss, yet again, the Iphone 5 problems, but we eventually decide that reviewing the problems is beating the same drum. We look into where we believe technology will end up going. Charles talks about the 4th amendment problems, and we talk about how technology affects it briefly. James talks a bit about new car stuff, and self driving cars. I think we have all decided that technology is stagnant at the moment, and we will be looking into research areas and trying to find where it's going.

    Schmorgascast #30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2012 64:49


    In this episode, we change up the music! Also, we talk about an amputee suffering from mental illness being shot in the head by police at a group home for the mentally ill. We touch on Apple's new Iphone 5. Then we launch into a discussion of nuclear power with a side of Ayn Rand.

    Schmorgascast #29

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2012 72:23


    In this week's episode, we talk about Arnold's excessive pardoning, the uprisings taking place around the world and the Iphone 5's lack to true inspiration. James touches on new battery innovation. We fade out with the smooth sounds of a better time.

    Schmorgascast #28

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2012 61:23


    In this episode, we say goodbye to the Jerry Sandusky story, we review the Drew Peterson verdict. We discuss the new releases in tech that came out this week. We wind up talking about the new "Lumia" phone. And, we apologize for the poor audio quality lately. We think we have it fixed.

    Schmorgascast #27

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 62:59


    In this episode, we talk taxes like uniformed knaves. We discuss the Apple/Samsung court battle and the possible problems it poses. We touch on Fracking and fade out with cool tunes circa 1940.

    Schmorgascast #26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2012 44:28


    In this episode, we discuss the ongoing apple litigation, the mars lander, and a small child that was hospitalized after playing video games for days straight.

    Schmorgascast #25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2012 57:11


    In this episode we talk about the possible motivation to settle the Laughner case, and shootings by people suffering from mental illness in general. We talk about the death of simple phones, as well as some new phone releases. James discusses the perceived government push to reinvigorate hydrogen fuel cells. We end on... woo woo woo.

    Schmorgascast #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2012 53:31


    In this week2019s episode, we discuss Kentucky House Bill 1, which deals with new things doctors must do to prescribe medication. We talk over the ridiculous litigation between Apple and Samsung. We yell about random stuff at the end. And, we give Charles wife a $30 prize, nepotism be damned.

    Schmorgascast #23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2012 57:12


    In this episode, we discuss the recent events of the tragic Colorado shootings, and the possibility mental illness played a role in the disaster. We also talk about an interesting case in Louisville. Technology stagnation provides a nice transition into James making a plea for everyone to go outside. Charles makes up another contest in an effort to pet his own ego.

    Schmorgascast #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2012 62:59


    In this episode, Schmorgascast gets a sweet car to restore and promote the podcast. That, or it lights on fire while we are driving it (fully possible). We discuss the social media and Facebook dilemma when out friends pass away. We go over the possible ramifications of the new coal regulations. We also cover Penn State's fallout. And, we announce a new contest in a shameful attempt to drum up listeners with cash.

    Schmorgascast #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2012 63:47


    In this episode we discuss our outrageous need to always be "busy". We also discuss the vanishing practice of self introspection with today's technology. We touch on some new tech releases and the Apple injunction.

    Schmorgascast #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2012 71:16


    In this episode, we discuss the Nexus 7, and way too much tech. We discuss Apple's injunction against the Galaxy Nexus Phone. We cover the Zimmerman bond arguments, as well as what happens next for Sandusky. Also, James talks fracking solution problems. We also promise to get another contest going in order to give away some useless electronics.

    Schmorgascast #19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2012 71:28


    On this episode, we discuss a new Microsoft tablet, and the potential problems it faces in the market, the Sandusky verdict, and the problems facing the coal industry with the concerted debut o natural gas power generation.

    Schmorgascast #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2012 77:51


    In this podcast, we cover our thoughts on Microsoft's announcement (which has been revealed as a 10.6 inch tablet!), Apple's iOS 6 and its features, and then move on to energy where James discusses EPA regulations and coal vs. natural gas. Lastly, we mock Sandusky's chances at a defense verdict and the details of his defense strategy (and why it likely won't work). Give it a listen and send us your comments at Schmorgascast@gmail.com for @schmorgascast on twitter!

    Schmorgascast #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2012 62:41


    In this episode we discuss John Edwards legal victory, George Zimmerman's bond revocation, Scientific truth and the funding quandary associated with it, as well as electric cars and Google Chrome's new laptop.

    Schmorgascast #16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2012 40:14


    I forgot what we talked about in this episode. The highlight was Alicia bringing us breakfast. I guess someone else should be writing this.

    Schmorgascast #15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2012 55:58


    This week we discuss Facebook's IPO, tons of legal topics including the John Edwards trial, as well as the toilet challenge (funded by the Bill Gates foundation in an effort to help 3rd world countries deal with their waste, which of course leads to Charles and John laughing about poop...). Also, Jay Shipper is the winner of our giveaway!

    Schmorgascast #14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2012 50:46


    In this episode we decide whether giving up the internet is noble or stupid, discuss another "stand your ground" case that takes place in a taco bell drive thru, and James wonder's whether windmills will doom us all with global warming. Also, a prize will be given to the best commenter by email (schmorgascast@gmail.com). Hope it's a good listen!

    Schmorgascast #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2012 64:45


    In this installment of Schmorgascast, we start with the legal ins and outs of the Jerry Sandusky trial, including the nuances of Pennsylvania law and Sandusky's likely strategy. We then delve into whether or not we should mine asteroids for precious metals with a company backed by James Cameron and Larry Page, among others. We can't escape a podcast without some Apple mention, and this time it's about their earnings call and general smugness.

    Schmorgascast #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2012 57:40


    In this week's podcast, we tackle immigration law and how it intersects with criminal law, briefly look at Trayvon Martin's bond situation, and then James introduces us to molten batteries and how unproven ideas become too popular. We also talk about the biggest Google news of the day. Hang in with us folks, it's wedding season, and we should be back recording full of caffeine this Saturday morning!

    Schmorgascast #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2012 70:02


    On this episode we discuss our takes on a famous case, a stupid watch, amazon e-books, and electric cars, among other things. The watch is really stupid.

    Schmorgascast #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2012 61:57


    Discussions of android fragmentation (again...), launch of the Nokia Lumia 900 (can they really make an impact?), stupid gaming ruining our downtime (thanks Angry Birds!), Google's new glasses (Project Glass), and the future of the high speed railways and the electric car which will need a difference in thinking and habit of the American public.

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