Podcasts about gadget guy

In this episode of the walk in love. podcast, we're getting honest about the things we're currently saying no to—and why that matters more than ever. As the world speeds up with end-of-school chaos and summer busyness, we're choosing to slow down and make space for what really matters. From skipping gym days and perfectly clean houses to leaving texts unread a little longer, we're sharing the small and big “nos” we're leaning into as individuals, parents, and a family. We'll also talk about the powerful trade-offs behind every no, the social pressure that comes with setting boundaries, and how to know when a no is the right call. This episode is a gentle but clear reminder: every no is a yes to something else. What do you need to make room for? ✨ Includes: The “Should I Say No?” Mini Formula Encouragement for parents Scripture + quotes on saying no A peaceful liturgy for setting boundaries

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, JAN 28TH Although spending has increased under the Liberal government, Canada still spends just under 1.4 per cent of it's GDP on defense, short of NATO's target of at least two per cent – and a far cry from the 5% goal President Donald Trump has now ‘floated'. We take a look at the situation – and what steps are being taken to ‘bolster' our defence spending - with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of “The West Block”. Next – there's a new ‘player' in the world of ‘Artificial Intelligence'…it's an APP – created by a Chinese company called ‘Deep Seek'. We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney – for details on the new Tech – and why its launch earlier this week sent ‘shockwaves' across North American stock markets. And finally – “Calgary's Child Magazine” has been a “go-to” for parents for decades. The magazine has just released their annual “YYCFAMILIES Resource Directory”. We took the opportunity to get details what's inside the special issue - from the Magazine's creator and Editor, Ellen Percival.

On this episode, Paul recaps his incredible experience at CES 2025, including moderating a panel with top industry leaders and a VIP dinner with Verizon and Hackster.  And get ready for a special treat:  Verizon's Gadget Guy, George, joins Paul for an exclusive deep dive into the awesome Gizmo Smartwatch 3! You don't want to miss this breakdown of the latest wearable tech.

Tom Cantone from Mohegan Sun was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about Gene Simmons coming to the Arena in May, and how he had a little hesitation about booking the show. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a man and his horse got a little too close for comfort in Florida. (6:55)  Steve Greenberg, "The Gadget Guy" was on with Chaz and AJ to wrap up the largest tech event, CES in Vegas. Steve saw everything from see-through TV screens, to AI-powered pool cleaners, but missed the most interesting thing from Chaz's social media algorithm. (14:48)  Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe for their trivia questions in Stump the Chumps, but the first question from Michelle seemed more like a riddle. (26:53)

A busy one this week in Ottawa – as the list is growing for candidates interested in the top job of the Federal Liberal Party. We get the latest on ‘who's in and who's out' - from Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of “The West Block”.   Next - the wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County are still raging, but are already projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. We take a look at estimated financial impact from this devastating disaster - from Heather Zehr, Senior Meteorologist from “Accuweather”.   And finally - they say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas….well not when Mike Yawney is involved! We caught up with our “Gadget Guy” for a full breakdown of the ‘best of the best' from last week's Consumer Electronics Show…..Including details on – wait for it – an ‘Electric Spoon!'  

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, DEC. 10TH   In a conversation on this week's “The West Block”… Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host, Mercedes Stephenson spoke with Mark Weber, the National President of the Customs and Immigration Union. Mercedes shares details on her conversations with Mr. Weber – on the current ‘state' of border control in Canada – and how he believes we can do better – when it comes to keeping Canadians safe. Next – the ‘stats' are in – and 3 in 10 adults would watch Christmas films all year round if they could, while almost half can recite lines from their favourites word for word! But just what is it that keeps us coming back for the same moments year after year? We dig into the ‘power' of “Christmas Nostalgia” with Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist - Dr. Amber Johnston from UK-based “Healthy Mind Psychology” And finally – having trouble finding that ‘perfect' Christmas gift for the ‘Techie' in your life? Not to worry – we've got you covered…..We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy' – Mike Yawney for some suggestions to satisfy even the most ‘savvy' “Techie” this holiday season – including an ‘E-Reader' like you've never seen before!

Mike Yawney, "The Gadget Guy"

Former Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to explain how his post on social media lead to news coverage of a local theater. Clearly, the theater was understaffed and unprepared for the big movie weekend, as piles of food and garbage were seen by many patrons. (0:00)  Steve Greenberg, "The Gadget Guy" was on with some helpful information and advice for the gadget lovers on your holiday gifting list. (14:39)  This year at the Toy Drive, Chaz and AJ have asked Al in the Shed to be "Shanty Claus" for the morning. Bob the builder has agreed to be in charge of making the cardboard box shed for Al, and was on this morning to share his ideas for the construction. (26:36) 

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOV 26th President-elect Donald Trump is sending a clear message to U.S. trading partners – expect steep tariffs, of 25% on all products entering the country from both Canada and Mexico. What sort of an impact would such a ‘steep' tax have on our economy? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. Next - Christmas shopping is fun, until a criminal wrecks it for you. Ahead of the busy holiday season – we catch up with Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld for some tips to make sure a thief doesn't ruin your holidays. And finally – the ‘online' world has given scammers a whole new ‘world' to take advantage of consumers….and with the many bargains being offered up this week between Black Friday and Cyber Monday – you've got to be on your toes. We get some advice on how to ‘stay safe' online when you're hunting for the best deals – with The Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, NOV 12th PTSD can play a huge factor in veteran's lives - this week on the “West Block” – host Mercedes Stephenson spoke with Retired Master Corporal Gordon Hurley - about how Canada can be a leader alternative therapies for treating post-combat trauma. We catch up with Mercedes for details on the troubling issue of PTSD among Canada's military – and how impactful the ‘alternative therapies' can be, for the men and women struggling. Next – it could be a ‘game changer' when it comes to finding your lost luggage. The ‘Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney – brings us details on a software update to Apple's “Air Tags”….Plus, Mike reveals what he believes will be the BIGGEST gifting ‘trend' for techies this holiday season….and here's a hint: It's basically like having a movie theatre – in your living room! And finally - while, our team may not be in the ‘big game' - that doesn't mean our team won't be well ‘represented' AT the big game. We catch up with Diane Wensel – Chair of the ‘Calgary Grey Cup Committee' for details on how her group will be bringing a little bit of ‘Calgary' to the 111th Grey Cup this weekend in Vancouver!

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was expected to address the current ‘discontent' in the Liberal caucus yesterday, and now some Liberal MPs are calling for a secret ballot on the future of Mr. Trudeau's leadership. We discuss the future of the PM, and the Liberal Party with Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University. Next, recent satellite imaging shows Russia is reviving and expanding a Soviet-era bioweapons facility. What does this latest development mean for the war in Eastern Europe and could Russia be considering the use of bioweapons? We tackle the topic with Marcus Kolga, founder of Disinfo Watch [dot] org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. And finally, a big update this week for iPhone users, and have you ever wondered what your Cat is ‘meowing' about? Well, there's an “APP” for that now! We get details from ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH It sounds like a plot out of a movie! Agents from a foreign country infiltrating Consulate offices in major cities committing violent crimes and running extortion schemes. Except, it's not a movie! It's happening right here, in Canada, and is reported to be the work of operatives out of India. We get details on the targeting of high-level Canadian Diplomats from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.   Next. 'Tis the Season to ‘roll up your sleeves' and get your vaccinations up to date! What vaccines are available right now and which ones ‘should' be on YOUR 'list' this time out? We get some answers from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call' family physician. And finally, it's a BLAST from the past and it could be one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season! We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy' Mike Yawney for details on the latest offering from Nintendo, and no, it's not a new video game console but an alarm clock, featuring some of the most popular Nintendo characters!

Parliament resumed in the House of Commons last week and it featured slurs, name-calling and more bad blood. We discuss the somewhat ‘rocky' start to the new session with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of the West Block. Next, could making some ‘tweaks' in your diet help to decrease your risk of getting Dementia? Well according to a new study, that may just be the case! We get details on the research, focusing on ‘Flavonoid' rich foods with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our ‘on-call' family physician. Finally, we all like listening to music while we drive, but soon the way you listen to tunes in your car is going to change. We get details on that and hear about a much anticipated device which could be a ‘gamechanger' when it comes to A.I. with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

Parliament resumed this week. So, how have federal politics changed over the summer break and how will the Liberal minority government function now that the NDP has pulled the supply and confidence deal? We get the thoughts of Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Next, do you crave sugar constantly? Do you find yourself reaching for chocolate or sugary treats non-stop? Well, you might just have a sugar addiction! We caught up with Nancy Anderson-Dolan, Complex Case Counsellor Specializing in Addiction, to talk about our ‘love' of sugar, and how you can effectively ‘break up' with your ‘Sweet Tooth'. Finally, to upgrade, or not to upgrade? It's a big question on many people's minds this week as Apple has released the new “iPhone 16”. We had the chance to get a full review of the new device with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

Calgary is number 1! But, this isn't a good news story. Calgary has the highest inflation in the country despite inflation in Alberta and Canada trending downwards. What is behind the City's high inflation? We get some answers from ATB Chief Economist, Mark Parsons. Next. The Democratic National Convention is in full swing right now in Chicago. The Convention kicked-off with President Joe Biden receiving a standing ovation and ‘symbolically' passing the torch to Democratic Nominee, Kamala Harris. We get details on what's expected at the DNC over the coming days with Global News Washington Correspondent, Reggie Cecchini. And finally. It's Tech Tuesday! We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney for news on the latest ‘interesting' move from Apple, and a new phone charging system that could bring your battery to ‘full' in less than 5 minutes.

Over 850 thousand Canadians live with sleep apnea and 1 in 4 Canadians are at risk of developing sleep apnea. But new a new study on how the brain responds to sleep apnea could lead to new treatments to better address the condition. We get the latest from David Kline, researcher at the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Missouri.   Next, we're certainly not done with the heat this summer. And, you may feel the urge to hop into the lake to cool down, but you also may want to know about the dangers of ‘Swimmer's Itch", a pesky rash caused by a parasitic larvae that can leave a lasting impression. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on just ‘how' concerned you should be about ‘Swimmers Itch'.   Finally, our pets are a part of our families. Sure, we can tell if they want to go outside, or are hungry, but what if we could truly understand what they are saying? We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy' Mike Yawney for details on how A.I. may soon be able to ‘lend a voice' to our furry friends.

The 2024 US Presidential race is shaping up to be the most interesting and exciting in recent memory. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, next month's Democratic National Convention will be something we haven't seen in over 50 years. We discuss what the process to name a new Democratic nominee will look like with Philip Klinkner, Professor in the Department of Government at Hamilton College.   Is surgical privatization hurting our healthcare system and has the increase of privatization had an impact on ‘surgical capacity' in the province? We tackle the topic with Chris Gallaway, Executive Director of “Friends of Medicare”.   Finally. It's a trip back in time. We catch up with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney, for details on a new trend which features the resurgence of technology close to 40 years old. Mike brings us details on the potential ‘return' of the CD Player.

Dan Baril is a Master Jerk. Chaz and AJ invited him in studio to talk about his excellent beef jerky, and took a call from Ed in Milford, AKA the "Jerky King." (0:00) Apple is introducing AI to their smartphones, and not everyone loves the idea. Steve the Gadget Guy was on to talk about the announcement, and how AI will be implemented into cell phones. (10:24) Fox 61's Alexa Farrell was in studio this morning to share some personal stories, like the time she found herself on a smuggler's speedboat in Miami, and nearly choking to death on a hotdog. (22:39)

What has the fallout been following last week's bombshell report from the Canadian intelligence service that alleges some parliamentarians are “wittingly” co-operating with foreign states? We get the latest from Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. ‌ Next, just how big of an issue are eating disorders in our city and what toll does it take on health and wellness if left untreated? We tackle the topic with Dr. Monique Jericho, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the “Calgary Eating Disorder Program”. Finally, a lot of headlines being made by Apple this week as the tech-giant announced it will be bringing Artificial Intelligence to iPhones, iPads and the rest of their devices. We discuss Apple's move to implement “A.I.” into it's lineup with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

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Canada already falls short of meeting the NATO 2% GDP defence spending target and now the U.K. government is calling on that target to increase to 2.5%. What's behind the call to increase spending and will Canada ever meet it's NATO commitment? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”.   Then there were 4. Just 4 candidates remain in the race to replace Rachel Notley as Leader of the NDP following news that “Alberta Federation of Labour” leader Gil McGowan dropped out of the race on Monday. We get the latest on the NDP leadership race with Lori Williams, Political Scientist with Mount Royal University. Finally, when was the last time you picked up a ‘point and shoot' camera? Most of us rely on our Smartphones these days, but a growing number of people are ‘reverting' back to the classic camera. We find out ‘why' the old-school cameras are making a comeback with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

The federal government will table the 2024 budget today. We asked Dr. Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University if the spending announcements, many leaked over the past weeks, will help the Trudeau government gain ground on the Federal Conservatives, currently leading in the popularity polls? “It's cancer”. Two words no one wants to hear but a reality that will touch every one of us in some way. April is testicular cancer awareness month, and our morning show producer, Reece Schafer shares his experience, to help men open up about the delicate subject. If you own a Smart TV, we have a warning for you: update the software! On this, Tech Tuesday, we check in with The Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney, and get a warning about hackers accessing our tv's information AND the danger of noise cancelling headphones.

If you've been packing on the LBs over the winter, you're not alone. A recent study finds that the world is getting fatter - including us, here in Canada. We discuss the ‘weighty' issue with Sylvain Charlebois - Professor and Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. “Lynx Air” has been grounded – leaving cost-conscious Canadian travelers with one less option now. So, why don't low-cost airlines ‘takeoff' in our country? We tackle the topic with John Gradek – Faculty Lecturer in Supply Network and Aviation Management at McGill University. Finally, have you found a tech deal that sounds “too good to be true”? Some ‘buyer beware' tips from The Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney….who also brings us details on what could be the ‘hottest' new phone of the summer…and here's a hint – it's not Apple or Samsung….it's a phone inspired by “Barbie”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH How would a second Donald Trump presidency impact Canada? That was the focus of this week's edition of “The West Block” on Global Television. We discuss what another term of ‘Trump' in the oval office would look like for our nation – with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block” How critical is the HPV vaccine in reducing the risk of HPV-related cancers, like cervical cancer? We hear details on the latest ‘stats' on the vaccine – from Dr. Ted Jablonski – our ‘on-call family physician'. And finally – earlier this month, tech giant ‘Apple' announced what was expected to be a new ‘category' of product – the “Apple Vision Pro”. Well – it turns out that two-weeks into the launch – many of the headsets have been returned. We caught up with “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney for details on why the much ‘hyped' product isn't getting the reception Apple was expecting.

Alberta was in focus on this week's edition of “The West Block” on Global Television - following the proposed parental rights legislation released by the UCP Government. We get details on the discussion from David Aikin -Chief Political Correspondent for Global News. It's Black History Month - and your Calgary Public Library has so many great resources available this month - and always! We get details on the programs being offered throughout February with Steven Dohlman – Events and Program Partnerships Lead with the Calgary Public Library. Have you seen the ads? Forget 5G when it comes to smartphones, here comes 10G! Well – before you get too excited – we get details from the Gadget Guy Mike Yawney - on how a ‘marketing campaign' in the U.S. has had to ‘clarify' the meaning of THIS version of “10G”.

More than 4 million people in Canada have been diagnosed with diabetes this year alone and it's estimated that over the next 10 years diabetes rates are expected to rise 26 percent. What's behind this remarkable increase and what resources are available to Canadians living with the disease? We discuss with Endocrinologist, Dr. Christine Ibrahim.  It's one of the most popular diet ‘trends' in the world right now; Fasting. How much do you know about the process, what are the ‘benefits'? And is it a good fit for everyone? We tackle the topic with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our “on-call” family physician.  Finally, could you surf the internet, get directions and even take pictures simply by wearing a ‘high tech' pin on your clothing? The ‘Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney brings us details of a new, wearable piece of ‘tech' that basically replaces all that your smartphone does, using A.I.  

Israel is stepping up their war against Hamas. We get the latest on the conflict and details on the role Canada is playing with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block.    Have you seen the video circulating online of the Las Vegas ‘Sphere'? The “Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney was there last weekend to see U2 and he shares his experience, which he has described as “walking into the future”.    Do you believe in ghosts or have you ever been in an authentic haunted house? Just in time for Halloween we catch up with Mark Leslie, Writer, Speaker and Podcaster, who shares some stories of his experiences exploring the ‘Spookiest' places in Canada! 

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 22ND   How much do Canadians pay in taxes compared to housing? We discuss the findings of a new study on the topic with Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute.   It's been called a “miracle drug”, but is that a good thing? What you need to know about the Diabetes drug-turned-weight-loss-tool “Ozempic” from Michael Orsini, Professor of “Feminist and Gender Studies” from the University of Ottawa.   And finally, he's no doubt one of the most iconic video game characters of all time. And now after 27 years he is officially hanging up his cap. Yes. Mario is retiring! We get the details on Mario's departure and the ‘end of an era' for streaming giant “Netflix” from ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney.

Saudi Arabia held a 40 country Summit over the weekend with an aim to end the war in Ukraine. We discuss what came out of the meeting with Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert on Eastern European Affairs.  Psoriasis. It can be painful, embarrassing and at times hard to treat. We take a look at why the condition is often misdiagnosed and learn about the resources available to treat it with Calgary-based Dermatologist, Dr. Vimal Prajapati. Finally, it's a tech ‘hack' for Tesla owners which will allow drivers to literally get more features for their vehicles, without actually paying for the upgrades. We get details from ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney.

Chaz and AJ have been nominated for (another!) Marconi! It's the most important award the radio industry has to offer, so it's extra special to also see WPLR nominated for one as well. Take a listen to the audio package that the judges used to determine their nominations. (0:00) Comedian Matt Lopes was in studio as Chaz and AJ read an article that claims to have the number one junk food for every state. Connecticut apparently loves their.. granola bars? (6:31) Dumb Ass News - How can you steal your own car? A man in North Branford found a way. (15:52) Steve Greenberg, "The Gadget Guy" was on to talk about some of the cool, new tech updates coming to your iPhone. (22:14) Una Dolce Vita from Bridgeport was in studio after submitting the winning bid at an auction. Joe and John discussed the benefits of eating your salad last, on the same plate as your dinner. (31:27) Image Credit: monticelllo / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NATO allies are meeting in Lithuania this week. We get details on what's on the agenda and how the member countries plan to continue to support Ukraine – with Steve Saideman – Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. Healthcare will be top-of-mind during the meeting of Canada's premiers in Manitoba this week….What needs to be done to address the shortcomings of the Canadian healthcare system? We discuss the topic with Dr. Katharine Smart – Past President of the ‘Canadian Medical Association'. Should popular text ‘emojis' be used in a business context? We catch up with “The Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney for details on how the use of the ‘thumbs up' emoji has led to a court battle.

David Johnston has resigned as ‘Special Rapporteur'. Does this mean we'll finally see a public inquiry and what comes next in the investigation into foreign interference? We discuss with Kim Wright, Founder and Principal at government relations firm “Wright Strategies”. The wildfires burning across our nation have highlighted the need for a more ‘robust' emergency management plan for Canada. Could we take some cues from the ‘Federal Emergency Management Agency' in the U.S.? We get the thoughts of Ali Asgary, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Finally, don't let ‘dad' down with another ‘boring' tie this Father's Day. We catch up with the ‘Gadget Guy' Mike Yawney for some cool suggestions to make your dad's special day “tech-riffic”!

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He's into all kinds of gadgets, and that's why he's the Gadget Guy! Patty talks to David Novak who's been presenting life changing items to an eager audience for over 2 decades. Recently, he's expanded his presentation to include gadgets to help pets and their people. Find out more... dnovak@gadgetgram.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's your bone to pick? Comedian Paul Virzi has a podcast with fellow comedian Rob Kelly titled "Bone to Pick," where they vent on nonsense moments that drive them crazy. The Tribe called in a lot of driving pet peeves, but gave Paul plenty of content for their next episode.  Steve Greenberg, the Gadget Guy, called in to talk about the emergence of AI and how far it has progressed. The original creator from Google had to walk away because of his concerns with the direction it was taking, and the horrifying growth it has exhibited with virtually zero limitations.  More calls from the Tribe about what drives them crazy, including a lot of elevator etiquette. Chaz shared a story from a recent trip to Vegas, and Phil had a run-in with Geraldo Rivera while traveling for his honeymoon.  Image Credit: sarawuth702 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Could the Rogers' acquisition of Shaw Communications be detrimental for consumers? We discuss the ramifications of the biggest Telecommunications merger in Canadian history with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes inside the UCP? We speak with former Deputy Premier and Cabinet Minister, Thomas Lukaszuk to discuss the group "Take Back Alberta" and just how much influence they wield in our province. Finally, we all carry a “smart phone” in our pocket these days, but have you heard about “dumb phones”? We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy' Mike Yawney for details on the increased popularity of old-school “flip phones” that don't offer any of the modern day ‘bells and whistles', like ‘apps' or even music! 

[12:35] Today, March 31st is #World Backup Day. This reminded this Gadget Guy of an article I was inspired to write for the Edmonton Sun 22 years ago not after watching the news or a show about Technology, but rather a TV Show about Women – specifically Bravo's Sex and the City. It's an update to the 2001 article with a humorous look at how I went about writing the article what transpired in Season 4 Episode 8 appropriately titled: My Motherboard, My Self, where Carrie Bradshaw - played by Sara Jessica Parker has her Mac PowerBook G3 laptops crashes and all the trials and tribulations around it including her questioning her relationship with her then boyfriend Aidan who interestingly is a PC user.  The podcast also talks about backups and the importance of them as well a lessons Carrie learned about backups and relationships. So do your part, take a pledge and take action on #WORLDBACKUPDAY. You can also visit WorldBackupDay.com for more info. You can also read the updated article at Troy Media.    

It's a bird, it's a plane….it's….it's…..a Chinese weather balloon? We discuss the concerns surrounding China's violation of US & Canada airspace earlier this week with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of “The West Block”. With the growing demand for electric vehicles - can Canada's electric grid keep up with the increased need for ‘charging stations'? We get some answers from Sunil Johal – VP of Public Policy at ‘CSA Group' – and Professor from the University of Toronto. The ‘fountain of youth' may be a myth – but aging well, doesn't have to be! We get some tips to stay ‘youthful' beyond your years - from Calgary-based ‘health and fitness team' Marcella Fortini and Garner Blieske. And finally - It's Tech Tuesday! The Gadget Guy joins us next with details on his ‘side hustle' – working on-set on Movie and TV Productions – including the hit ‘HBO' show “The Last of Us”!

Is the Federal Government's “Just Transition” stance on the oil & gas industry a death sentence for Alberta's energy sector? We tackle the timely topic with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Next, we discuss Premier Danielle Smith's appointment of Preston Manning to lead the provincial ‘COVID-19' response review. We get the thoughts of MRU Political Science Professor, Duane Bratt. Are fewer people looking at the trades as a career option? We discuss the current ‘state' of enrolment - and the benefits of working in a ‘trade' with Jim Szautner, Dean of Trades, at SAIT. Finally, Apple's ‘Air-Tags' have grown in popularity over the past couple of years. Now the tech-giant is facing some stiff competition! We catch up with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney for details on the new Google ‘Tracking Tags'.

Steve Greenberg "The Gadget Guy" was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to help identify good Cyber Monday deals, and offer caution to the ways scammers try to sneak in there.  Image Credit: pcess609 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

We begin with a look at the state of Healthcare in Canada. Are emergency rooms at their breaking point? Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the West Block, joins us to share details of her conversation with a group of Physicians who are calling the current situation a “health-care crisis”.   Next, life has become less affordable for Canadians and a new survey on the topic breaks down the hardships many are currently facing, financially. We discuss the results of the survey with Sean Simpson, Senior Vice President of IPSOS Polling.   An estimated 300,000 plus Canadians have type-1 diabetes. We hear details on a new home-grown research project that could end insulin dependency for early ‘Stage-1' diabetes.   Finally, would you pay a monthly fee to use ‘Twitter'? If new owner, Elon Musk has his way, you may have to shell out up to $20 per month to use certain features on the platform. We discuss the potential new ‘pricing structure' with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. This week Mercedes brings us the latest on the investigation into the use of the emergencies act during the ‘Freedom Convoy' protests in the nation's Capital.   Loblaw's stores are freezing the prices on their "no name" products, will other grocery chains follow suit? We'll discuss the move by the supermarket giant, with Janet Music of the ‘Agri-Food Analytics Lab' at Dalhousie University.   It's been labeled "the silent killer". According to a new study from the Heart & Stroke foundation, a large majority of health professionals are concerned about the increasing rates of high blood pressure. We speak with Dr. Kara Nerenberg, Professor of Community Health Sciences from the University of Calgary, for what you need to know about the dangers of Hypertension.   Finally, Its "Tech Tuesday". We catch up with ‘The Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney for the hottest new ‘high tech' Halloween decorations to help make your house the spookiest on the block!

We begin with the latest on the UCP leadership race, with the vote taking place this Thursday. While polls indicate Danielle Smith is the front-runner, does she appeal to Albertans or just the UCP faithful? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”.   Ukrainian forces continue to push back Russian invaders as protests and unrest continue across Russia and there's renewed talk surrounding the possibility of Vladimir Putin turning to nuclear weapons in the conflict. We get the latest from Marcus Kolga, Founder of “DisinfoWatch.org”.   According to STATS Canada, over 70 000 cybercrimes were reported to police in 2021 and it's not just financial institutions and large companies being targeted. We'll discuss what you need to know to protect yourself online with Cybersecurity Expert, Kevin Dawson.   Finally, it's "Tech Tuesday". Following a series of announcements from 'Apple' last week, it's now Google's turn. We catch up with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney for details on the latest smart-phone offering from Google.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes shares with us details of her conversation with Governor General Mary Simon on her dealings with Queen Elizabeth during her brief time in office.   Next, it's a been a very tumultuous time in the Calgary housing market, from rising interest rates, issues with inventory and sky-high inflation. We get an update on the market and a look-ahead to what's in store for the Fall with Realtor Justin Havre of “Justin Havre & Associates, RE/MAX First”.   It's a ‘swap' that can provide measurable benefits to your health. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new German study that chronicles the positive impact of physical activity over time, spent on Social Media, when it comes to mental health.   Finally, the Apple “i-Phone 14” has been out for just over a week. But are the newest features available worth the price tag? We take a look at the pros-and-cons of the new device with the ‘Gadget Guy', Mike Yawney.

Much of the success of Richard Thalheimer and The Sharper Image – the $750M, 200-store retail giant he founded in 1977 and led as CEO until 2006 – can be traced to Richard's preternatural ability to decide what people wanted often before they knew it themselves. This intuitive knack to drive market trends combined with an ability to spot products that could produce millions, combined with his lawyer's precision, a healthy dose of entrepreneurial drive and an eternally playful outlook give Richard Thalheimer the well-deserved title, “America's Gadget Guy.”   As a teenager, looking through the toy department of his father's Little Rock department store, through his Yale study of Psychology and Sociology and his first successful entrepreneurial venture (selling enough Britannica Encyclopedias in his first year in college to buy a new Porsche) it was clear Richard would find a way to put his deep understanding of people to work. It was also obvious any business venture he put his mind to would be unique, life-enhancing, and on an impressive global scale. He was identified as a superstar early on in his career and is now a Living Legend and one of the great marketing visionaries of our time.   [00:01 – 09:47] Opening Segment Launching and managing The Sharper Image Management by Opportunity Richard tells the story of how his business started with a shoe box and a floppy disk You will always have doubters in any organization   [09:48 – 13:41] How to Find Opportunities in Life Early investing in Tesla Richard's Investing Principles Richard's Driving Force: A life's work, a passion   [13:42 – 22:47] How to Find Opportunities in Business Building business systems Words of wisdom when engaging in an enterprise How to Look for the Right Opportunities Look at the numbers Ask It's important to keep doing something Check out The Sharper Investor   [22:48 – 29:43] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsors The first step to growing your wealth is tracking your wealth, income spending and everything else about your finances, you can start tracking your wealth for free and get six free months of wealth advisor.  Learn more about Personal Capital at escapingwallstreet.com What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education? Stocks and money Richard's worst investment Fortunately, none Resource mentioned: One Up on Wall Street What is the most important lesson you've learned in business and investing? “Never bet the entire ranch.” “Don't try and guess the bottom.” Connect with Richard Thalheimer by visiting his websites https://www.richardthalheimer.com and https://thesharperinvestor.com. Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms. Join our Passive Investor Club for access to passive commercial real estate investment opportunities. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes                     Tweetable Quotes: “If you believe it's gonna work, you got to try and the sooner you try it, the sooner you'll find out if it's going to fail or succeed.” - Richard Thalheimer “When you see something you can't get around, you have got to figure out a different course of action.” - Richard Thalheimer “Keep doing something.” - Richard Thalheimer

Steve Greenberg "The Gadget Guy" was on to talk about the future of tech, which he thinks will revolve around personal health monitoring systems. Plus, the potential of "Star Wars" inspired 3D images is closer to reality than ever. (0:00) Greg White shared stories from his career working in movies, including a lot of behind the scene details from his time on the set of "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." (15:52) Captain Joe Murgo with the East Haven Police Dept. has gone viral, a 30-second video of him dancing has now been viewed over a million times. (26:36) For the first time in public, Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik revealed how his Rock amd Roll Hall of Fame ballot will look when he sends it in. He's a voting member of the hall, and is only allowed to select a maximum of five from the seventeen nominees. (39:51) Image Credit: EvgeniyShkolenko / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Welcome Everyone to another episode of Hawaii's #1 podcast, The Kasanova Podcast and in today's episode we have with us tech journalist, videographer, podcaster, and all around youtube icon Juan Bagnell aka Some Gadget Guy! We talked about the content creating landscape of today, the tech zeitgeist & echo chambers of the tech community, self care & more! Video Version: https://youtu.be/JFdf1HL326k Some Gadget Guy: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JuanBagnell Twitter: http://Twitter.com/SomeGadgetGuy Instagram: http://instagram.com/somegadgetguy SUPPORT THE SHOW AND FOLLOW US YOUTUBE : http://youtube.com/MekelKasanova TWITCH : http://twitch.tv/MekelKasanova TWITTER: http://twitter.com/MekelKasanova INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MekelKasanova PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/MekelKasanova Be sure to visit www.MekelKasanova.com for updates, news, podcasts, and much more. Streamyard powers Hawaii's #1 podcast, The Kasanova Podcast, allowing me to live stream podcasts with multiple guests, record, and MORE! Get started today: https://streamyard.com?fpr=mekelkasanova

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One of our favorite technology geeks, Juan Carlos Bagnell comes in to share his corner of the VO world, the technology that drives VO and our lives. Topics ranging from WebRTC and tools for voice actors to tips from the casting director's perspective.