Podcasts about Physical media

Jake leads us through a tribute to physical media! Memories of VHS horror box art! The heyday and resurgence of vinyl! The reliance (and obligation) of giving books as gifts! We cover it all and also share some stories from our listeners about the tangible, physical stuff that made them who they are. If you're old you can remember how it was with us and if you're young you can hear about the pure joy of going over to a friend's house and seeing that they also had a DVD copy of Stargate! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Nerd of Mouth ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back! After the rigmarole, Ron wonders if we are doomed to have Skynet start up any day; Chris wants to know if people are being too dramatic with physical media switching to all digital.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we unpack the controversy surrounding a bold statement from Square Enix's former president, who recently labeled PlayStation 5 physical media collectors as “narcissists.” What did he mean by that—and is there any truth behind the claim?Join us as we explore the tension between digital convenience and the pride of physical ownership, the psychology of collecting, and how this debate reflects broader shifts in gaming culture. We'll also look at how fans and industry insiders reacted, and what this says about the future of physical releases in a streaming‑dominated world.Topics Covered:The quote that sparked the backlashWhy collectors defend physical mediaThe economics of digital vs. physical distributionHow identity and nostalgia shape gamer behaviorPerfect for anyone who loves gaming discourse, industry drama, and the deeper meaning behind how we play and collect.Support the show►Want a question answered on iCritic Live? Send a question here and we'll answer it (if it's a reasonable question): https://streamelements.com/kevintrod/tip►Get free money just from buying gas!  Download GetUpside to start making an average of $50 a day: https://upside.app.link/5TMVT►Want to invest in stocks commission-free?  Use Robinhood!  Sign up through this link to get a free stock: https://share.robinhood.com/kevin1823►PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KevinTRodWebsite: http://www.icritic.netE-Mail: greatmediauniverse@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/icritic_official/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/KevinTRod/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kevintrod/pins/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinTRodMy Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/22VIH93Q0H9EP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_gm__wlMy Criterion Wish List: https://www.criterion.com/wishlist/392515If you would like to send me snail mail, please send all (legal) packages to:iCriticPO Box 2130Huntington Beach, CA 92647All view are protected by the First Amendment and all images and video clips used are protected under Fair Use.

Frank and Jonathan are on vacation, so they dumped out a jar of ten random prompts and let the conversation run wherever it wanted. The result is a loose, funny grab-bag that swings from tabletop confessions to actual streaming news. They open by asking whether their D&D characters could survive a single day in the real world, which turns into a live rescue plan for Jonathan's volatile, faith-questioning gunslinger and a great story about the priest who quietly let a party member die. From there it is physical media versus streaming (with a Netflix boycott and a terabyte of movies packed for a cruise), the most toxic fandom corners (Pokemon card scalping, weighed packs, and Star Wars media literacy), the games everyone owns but never finishes, retro comebacks worth reviving, and the classics they think are a little overrated. The back half gets newsier with Good Mythical Morning heading to Netflix as a daily show, a debate about Emmy legitimacy versus chasing a new algorithm, and a closing round on which fictional universe would actually be miserable to live in. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro and Vacation Filler Setup 00:24 Would Your D&D Character Survive Real Life? 07:03 Physical Media vs. Streaming 10:32 The Most Toxic Fandom Corners 17:11 Games You Own but Never Finished, Plus Retro Comebacks 22:05 Overrated Classics and Villain Redemption Arcs 27:07 Casting the D&D Campaign 29:11 Good Mythical Morning Heads to Netflix 34:36 The Fictional Universe That Would Actually Suck Key Takeaways Instead of retiring a chaotic character, Frank pitches turning Jonathan's crisis-of-faith gunslinger into someone actively fighting a chaos god, a reminder that a table can repair a character rather than shelve it. The physical media conversation lands on owning your favorites, fueled by climbing Netflix prices, Christmas movies that vanish from streaming, and a stack of downloads big enough to survive a stranded cruise ship. Pokemon card culture gets named the most toxic fandom corner, from pack-weighing and resale fights to Target reportedly cutting boxes open to kill the scalper market. Media literacy is the throughline for the Star Wars and Dungeon Crawler Carl "too woke" complaints, since both were anti-fascist and anti-capitalist from the start. Gaming talk hits the Oblivion remaster, cautious hope for Elder Scrolls VI amid Xbox layoffs and Bethesda leaning on proven IP, and one very honest Elden Ring skill check. Good Mythical Morning moving to Netflix drives the biggest debate: fresh cash and Emmy legitimacy on one side, the risk of chasing a new algorithm and turning away from YouTube on the other. Quotes "If you think it's too woke, it's been that way from the beginning." "We have to make our point with our wallet." "I return and tell him he was already dead." "I got my ass handed to me so hard I returned it within two hours." "Don't turn your back on YouTube after you literally built your success." Call to Action If you had fun with this one, subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave a rating and review to help new listeners find the show, and share it with a friend who would have strong opinions about Pokemon card scalpers. Tag us and use #GeekFreaksPodcast when you post about it. Links and Resources All news discussed on the show comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Head there for the full write-ups on everything covered in this episode. Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Frank: @franklourence79 Listener Questions Got a hot take, a reaction, or a topic you want us to draw next time? Send us your questions, arguments, and future episode ideas. We read them, and the best ones make it onto the show.

Evil Slasher week on the Slashback as CK and Uncle Bill take a look at some mid-80's goodies: Evil Judgment and Evil Laugh... GITCHEE SOME!

This week on The First Run, Chris potentially tests Matt's patience with one of his most anticipated films of 2026! It's latest from Nicolas Winding Refn, ‘Her Private Hell'! It's been 10 years, and after a brush with death, Refn returns to the big screen, determined to destroy your expectations and narrative structure. Was it worth the wait? Then Chris closes the curtain with the big releases on Physical Media! 00:00-17:17: Intro/Her Private Hell17:18-21:22: Physical Media Picks 21:23-24:01: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

This week I talk about BTG and it's drama, Into the Fading Twilight by Catherine Cowles which is romance with murder, Die for Me by Shirlene Obuobi which might have vampires, Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh which is a reread

• Intro 0:00• PC is all digital so what's wrong with PlayStation going all digital? 2:49• PlayStation Network Outage Reminds Players of the Benefits of Physical Media 31:15• Xbox Also Suffers Major Network Outage 35:15• Sony Knew Ending Physical Discs Would Be Divisive 43:45• Microsoft Bringing Original Xbox Games to PC 55:25• Switch 2 & PS5 Sales Drop While Xbox Sales Rise 1:07:00• Steam Deck Sales Down 82% Following Price Hike 1:17:33• Hasbro Reveals The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Figures 1:26:30• TWEET OF THE WEEK 1:28:55• Q&A ✴️ PATREON https://www.patreon.com/cw/WULFFDENPodcast

First up Adam talks about Comic Con and then Adam shares research he did in finding out why kids are collecting CDs again.

Nintendo patent rejection sass, Switch 2 tariff dispute, GameStop CEO on disc‑less Sony, Xbox Back‑Compat for PC, gaming pickups, and a Greendog Genesis review. Chapters: 0:00 — Intro 2:11 — Pickups: Mio, Magic Cards & Discworld Books 7:35 — Currently Playing: Dino Stalker & Finny the Fish 12:50 — Favorite Disney Movies 14:55 — The Odyssey Movie Talk 19:32 — Currently Playing: Chrono Trigger 23:59 — Ryan's Week: Ori & Guilty Gear Strive 31:10 — Gaming News 31:10 — Nintendo's Patent Dispute 33:55 — Switch 2 Tariffs & Consumer Refunds 39:48 — Steam Deck Price Increase and Sales Drop 42:05 — GameStop, Physical Media & Digital Games 51:45 — Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC 56:13 — Inflation Deflation: Green Dog, the Beached Surfer Dude 67:08 — Next Episode Preview 67:39 — Outro John and Ryan kick off the week with their recent gaming pickups, including John's time with Finny the Fish and a return to Chrono Trigger, while Ryan splits his playtime between Guilty Gear and Ori. They compare notes on what's hitting, what's surprising, and what's keeping them hooked. In industry news, the Japanese Patent Office delivered a rare moment of public sass by rejecting Nintendo's Palworld‑related patent — signaling frustration with the ongoing legal battle. The guys then break down Nintendo's argument that Switch 2 customers have no right to U.S. tariff refunds because they “received exactly what they paid for,” a stance raising eyebrows across consumer rights discussions. Next, they dive into comments from the GameStop CEO, who claims Sony going disc‑less is “totally irrelevant,” noting physical software makes up only 12% of the company's business. The conversation expands into what this means for retail, collectors, and the future of physical media. The episode also features hands‑on impressions of Xbox Back‑Compat for PC — a new initiative launching with four classic games and potentially signaling a broader preservation push from Microsoft. To wrap things up, the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week spotlights Greendog: The Beached Surfer Dude! on Sega Genesis, as John and Ryan debate whether this tropical platformer is a hidden gem or just a relic of its era. Find us on TheGameDeflators.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

In light of the recent news of Sony pulling out of physical media in the coming years, the FRG podcast digs into their own thoughts and feelings about this industry-defining move by one of the biggest in the gaming industry.

This week on the show, we're going to get into a ton of Microsoft news, some great horror stuff, and on top of it all - we are going to take a deeper dive into this physical media issue…thanks to Sony.

Trying to cleanse the pallet after last week...the boz dive into two genre classics from that classic era. Tourist Trap (1979) and Pieces (1982)... GITCHEE SOME!

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In this episode, Moose and Gamegod explore the future of gaming media, the impact of digital-only releases, and the cultural significance of franchises like Star Wars and Avatar. They also discuss upcoming movies, collectibles, and the evolution of media consumption. keywords gaming, digital media, PlayStation, Xbox, collectibles, Star Wars, Avatar, Lego, retro gaming, media evolution key topics The shift to digital-only game releases and its implicationsThe cultural and historical significance of Star Wars and AvatarThe resurgence of retro gaming and collectiblesThe impact of AI and digital media on the gaming industryUpcoming movies and media projects in 2024 and beyond guest name Moose and Gamegod Titles The Future of Gaming: Digital Only and Its ImpactStar Wars Museum Exhibit and Cultural Legacy sound bites “You don’t own the digital game, you’re just leasing it.”“Moana’s live action film might lose $150 million.”“Star Wars props and costumes are real museum pieces.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:11 Moose and Gamegod Discuss Gaming and Pop Culture02:05 Show and Tell: Comic Books and Collectibles03:19 Legos and Collectibles: New Releases and Personal Collections04:53 Upcoming Lego Sets and Storage Solutions06:55 PlayStation’s Shift to Digital-Only Releases07:38 Implications of Digital-Only Gaming and Ownership09:24 Digital Media and the Future of Game Ownership11:16 The Impact of Internet Dependency on Gaming12:26 Resale and Preservation of Digital Games13:37 Game Preservation and Retro Gaming Concerns14:40 The Resurgence of Retro Media and Collecting15:48 The Economics of Physical Media and Collectibles17:11 The Cost of Gaming and Market Saturation18:35 Middle Ground: Digital and Physical Hybrid Models20:52 Sony’s Digital-Only Policy and Industry Trends22:15 The Commercial Performance of Live Action Films like Moana23:52 The Future of Animation vs. Live Action in Disney Films25:44 The Support for Animated Franchises and Sequels27:04 Upcoming Avatar Movie and Franchise Continuation28:28 Casting and Storyline of the New Avatar Film29:23 Streaming vs. Theatrical Releases for Franchise Films30:44 Risks of Continuing Successful Series31:38 The New Steam Machine and Gaming Hardware32:51 Pricing and Market Position of the Steam Machine34:22 Contending with Xbox and PlayStation: Can the Steam Machine Compete?36:16 The Upgradability and Cost of Gaming Hardware38:10 Market Share and Consumer Preferences in Gaming40:26 The Cost of Lego Sets and Collectibles41:16 The Disappointment of the Lego Pinball Machine44:10 Real Props and Museum Exhibits of Star Wars45:12 The Legacy and Cultural Impact of Star Wars46:30 Music and Iconic Franchises in Pop Culture48:53 Episode Wrap-Up and Next Week’s Topics resources PlayStation Digital-Only Announcement – https://blog.playstation.com/2024/01/01/playstation-digital-only-2028Star Wars: The Experience Museum Exhibit – https://www.fi.edu/star-wars-exhibitAvatar: The Last Airbender Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exampleLego Star Wars Sets – https://lego.com/star-warsMoana Live Action Movie – https://disney.com/movies/moana-live-action guest links Twitter – https://twitter.com/mooseTwitter – https://twitter.com/gamegod The post Episode 519 – Star Wars Experience, PS6 no Disc, Steam Machine, Avatar Aang appeared first on Podcast4Scifi.

If you are looking for a review of the odyssey, you wont find it here, but we have other exciting news. Like Disney cuts Pixar staff, even after making a billion dollars. Or Is Nintendo justified in telling consumers to stuff it after tariff refunds? PlayStation ain't budging on ditching discs, and some sales numbers back them up. But hey, at least we got a trailer for Avengers Doomsday!

This week on AwesomeCast 788, Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore the growing appeal of retro technology, screen-free devices, customizable gadgets, and digital tools that give users more control. Katie begins with Mama's Night Off, a browser game inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley bar. Dave introduces Garmin's new screenless fitness tracker, an alternative to smartwatches and subscription-heavy wearables. Sorg shares his experience setting up RetroArch on Apple TV, including its wide range of supported systems, open-source games, ROM management, controllers, and the tinkering required to make everything work. The conversation expands into the tension between digital convenience and physical ownership. The hosts discuss GameStop's response to Sony's physical-media decisions, the rapid progress of PlayStation 5 emulation, and why consumers are returning to CDs, vinyl, cassettes, retro games, and other physical formats. They also have an extended discussion about generative AI, creative production, AI-assisted image editing, automation tools, corporate responsibility, electrical-grid pressures, and the rapid construction of data centers. The hosts examine the difference between rejecting AI entirely and learning how to use it responsibly while still demanding accountability from businesses and government. Later, the show looks at NASA's Psyche spacecraft capturing a Mars flyby, Pittsburgh movie history through the Pastfinders app, a minimalist flip phone for people who want fewer distractions, a development board that turns old Nintendo Wii Remotes into customizable controllers, and Google Photos restoring a traditional search option alongside Ask Photos. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Awesome Things of the Week Mama's Night Off and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley Bar Katie shares a browser-based game connected to Dungeon Crawler Carl. Players fire magical projectiles at cherries to help create Mama's Dirty Shirley. The hosts discuss the game's intentionally retro presentation and voice work by Jeff Hays. Play the game and view the chocolate bar: https://maevechocolate.com/products/virgin-dirty-shirley/?game Garmin's Screenless Fitness Tracker Dave introduces Garmin's wearable fitness tracker designed without a screen. The device offers health and activity tracking without requiring users to wear a full smartwatch. The hosts discuss its approximately ten-day battery life, Garmin Connect compatibility, optional Garmin Connect+ subscription, and Garmin's reputation for durable hardware and direct fitness feedback. Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/2219713/garmin-finally-made-a-screenless-fitness-tracker/ Garmin product information: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1989182/#specs RetroArch on Apple TV Sorg explains how RetroArch can turn an Apple TV into a multi-system retro-gaming device. The software supports numerous systems, including Nintendo, Sega, arcade, PlayStation-era platforms, and older computer games. The hosts discuss Bluetooth controllers, open-source games, shareware versions of Doom and Wolfenstein, storage limitations, organizing ROM libraries, and troubleshooting incompatible files. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id6499539433 Supported platforms: https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms Awesome Person of the Week Ralph Teetor and the Invention of Cruise Control Dave highlights engineer Ralph Teetor, who became blind as a child and later earned engineering degrees. Frustrated by the repeated acceleration and deceleration of drivers, Teetor developed an early version of cruise control. The hosts discuss the evolution from basic speed control to adaptive cruise control and its relationship to modern driver-assistance systems. Teetor later served as president of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and an SAE award for educators bears his name. Automotive Hall of Fame: https://automotivehalloffame.org/honoree/ralph-r-teetor/ Chachi Says Video Game Minute Playing GTA III and Vice City Inside GTA: San Andreas A PC mod allows players controlling CJ in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to walk up to an in-game television and launch GTA III or Vice City. The hosts compare the concept to a video-game version of Inception. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/gta-3-and-vice-city-are-now-playable-inside-san-andreas-a-mod-lets-you-revisit-liberty-city-and-vice-city-without-leaving-san-andreas GameStop's CEO Responds to the Decline of Physical Games GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen argues that Sony reducing physical-disc support will not significantly hurt the company because new video-game sales represent a relatively small portion of its business. The discussion includes GameStop's continued interest in eBay and the changing economics of physical game retail. https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-ryan-cohen-insists-sony-killing-physical-discs-doesnt-matter-at-all-because-video-game-sales-make-up-so-little-of-his-business PlayStation 5 Emulation Progress Developers are making progress booting PlayStation 5 titles through multiple emulation projects. Two-dimensional games are advancing more quickly, while fully rendering complex three-dimensional games remains a significant challenge. The story sparks a broader conversation about game preservation, physical ownership, digital licensing, and consumer distrust. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-emulation-ramps-up-in-wake-of-sonys-end-to-physical-media-ps5-titles-now-booting-across-different-emulators-with-rapid-community-development-for-both-2d-and-3d-games AI, Creative Work and Data Centers The hosts discuss the growing use of AI-assisted tools in image editing, video production, business documents, email, captions, background extension, and design mockups. Sorg explains how AI can help reformat posters for different social-media dimensions without replacing the original creative work. The discussion distinguishes generative AI from other machine-learning tools, such as automated transcription, rotoscoping, search, and image organization. Dave raises concerns about social-media challenges potentially being used to gather free voice-training data. The group discusses how Google, Adobe, Canva, and other platforms increasingly build AI functions directly into existing software. The hosts argue that professionals cannot simply ignore the technology, but they should evaluate where it is appropriate and disclose its use when needed. The discussion also addresses the electrical demands of new data centers, corporate incentives, local government decisions, environmental protections, grid capacity, and the disproportionate placement of industrial infrastructure near lower-income communities. Their central argument is that rapid technological growth must be accompanied by accountability, regulation, public representation, and responsible development. NASA Psyche Mars Flyby NASA's Psyche spacecraft used a Mars flyby as a gravitational assist while traveling deeper into the solar system. The mission captured detailed images and a time-lapse view of Mars during the maneuver. Dave highlights the value of scientific exploration driven by curiosity and the desire to understand more about the universe. https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/psyche/2026/07/17/nasas-psyche-mission-delivers-mars-flyby-data-time-lapse-video/ Pittsburgh Bridges on Film and Pastfinders Sorg highlights a collaboration between Pastfinders and the Pittsburgh Film Office focused on Pittsburgh bridges featured in movies and television. Examples discussed include locations connected to Mayor of Kingstown, Sweet Girl, Jack Reacher, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Dark Knight Rises, Dogma, The Silence of the Lambs, and Mindhunter. The hosts discuss how the Pastfinders app sends location-based notifications about historical sites, movie locations, landmarks, and unusual local stories. Pastfinders: https://www.pastfinders.app/ Pittsburgh Film Office bridge-tour post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1458603939638716&set=pcb.1458603999638710 The Light Flip Minimalist Phone The hosts examine a modern minimalist flip phone inspired by classic designs. It uses physical buttons, T9-style typing, a small screen, and a dedicated operating system rather than standard Android. The group discusses the appeal for people who want calls, messages, navigation, and limited apps without carrying a high-powered smartphone. They also consider whether younger users might adopt simpler phones to reduce social-media use and screen time. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/21/light-flip-minimalist-phone-announcement/ OpenMote: Repurposing the Nintendo Wii Remote Sorg introduces OpenMote, a drop-in development board that turns a Nintendo Wii Remote into a customizable controller. Demonstrations include pointing the remote at lamps to control them. The hosts brainstorm uses for smart-home controls, games, production equipment, lighting effects, custom 3D-printed controllers, and event technology. OpenMote: https://openmote.io/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Instagram demonstration: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da8p5B7PNKP/ OpenMote Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmote.io/ Google Photos Restores Classic Search Google Photos is adding an option that lets users choose between the newer Gemini-powered Ask Photos experience and a more traditional search interface. The hosts discuss why some users prefer entering straightforward terms rather than asking an AI-generated question. The change becomes an example of why providing a choice can reduce frustration when companies add AI to familiar products. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/20/google-photos-classic-search-toggle/ Also Discussed The return of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, retro games, and physical media. The difference between owning digital media and licensing access to it. Consumer distrust of large technology companies. The space required to store large physical-media collections. Using Gemini to interpret business acronyms and generate a first draft of a statement of work. Severe-weather alerts and Katie briefly leaving the podcast during a tornado warning. Dave's upcoming races, including the Two-Face Race and Trick or Trot 5K. The next AwesomeCast interview with Spotter Global and its technology for detecting drones and identifying operators. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast Discover more from the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network: https://sorgatronmedia.com

Ay we got some news, but then! Some chat about the weirdness around physical games media, Games Done Quick has some good and bad, Dom finished Control, Steph saw the Lost Boys musical, and then we close out with their Book Report! Let's goooo! Check it out! Explicit language on this one. "Love Everlasting" (DDRKirby(ISQ) - https://http://ocremix.org/) Find the show on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Spotify, and Simplecast.fm Find the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QoHk8iEsVGTpd2qdTlH-g Follow us @CharacterReveal on Bluesky, Instagram, and on Facebook! Dom is @brothadom on Bluesky, tweets, tumbles and generally on the net Steph is @captainsteph on Bluesky and Twitter, @hella_steph on Instagram, and @thesnowqueer on Tumblr Eric is @TindiLosi on some places on the internet as a whole, like Bluesky Find everything at: https://linktr.ee/characterreveal

This week on AwesomeCast 788, Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore the growing appeal of retro technology, screen-free devices, customizable gadgets, and digital tools that give users more control. Katie begins with Mama's Night Off, a browser game inspired by Dungeon Crawler Carl and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley bar. Dave introduces Garmin's new screenless fitness tracker, an alternative to smartwatches and subscription-heavy wearables. Sorg shares his experience setting up RetroArch on Apple TV, including its wide range of supported systems, open-source games, ROM management, controllers, and the tinkering required to make everything work. The conversation expands into the tension between digital convenience and physical ownership. The hosts discuss GameStop's response to Sony's physical-media decisions, the rapid progress of PlayStation 5 emulation, and why consumers are returning to CDs, vinyl, cassettes, retro games, and other physical formats. They also have an extended discussion about generative AI, creative production, AI-assisted image editing, automation tools, corporate responsibility, electrical-grid pressures, and the rapid construction of data centers. The hosts examine the difference between rejecting AI entirely and learning how to use it responsibly while still demanding accountability from businesses and government. Later, the show looks at NASA's Psyche spacecraft capturing a Mars flyby, Pittsburgh movie history through the Pastfinders app, a minimalist flip phone for people who want fewer distractions, a development board that turns old Nintendo Wii Remotes into customizable controllers, and Google Photos restoring a traditional search option alongside Ask Photos. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Awesome Things of the Week Mama's Night Off and the Maeve Chocolate Dirty Shirley Bar Katie shares a browser-based game connected to Dungeon Crawler Carl. Players fire magical projectiles at cherries to help create Mama's Dirty Shirley. The hosts discuss the game's intentionally retro presentation and voice work by Jeff Hays. Play the game and view the chocolate bar: https://maevechocolate.com/products/virgin-dirty-shirley/?game Garmin's Screenless Fitness Tracker Dave introduces Garmin's wearable fitness tracker designed without a screen. The device offers health and activity tracking without requiring users to wear a full smartwatch. The hosts discuss its approximately ten-day battery life, Garmin Connect compatibility, optional Garmin Connect+ subscription, and Garmin's reputation for durable hardware and direct fitness feedback. Engadget: https://www.engadget.com/2219713/garmin-finally-made-a-screenless-fitness-tracker/ Garmin product information: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1989182/#specs RetroArch on Apple TV Sorg explains how RetroArch can turn an Apple TV into a multi-system retro-gaming device. The software supports numerous systems, including Nintendo, Sega, arcade, PlayStation-era platforms, and older computer games. The hosts discuss Bluetooth controllers, open-source games, shareware versions of Doom and Wolfenstein, storage limitations, organizing ROM libraries, and troubleshooting incompatible files. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retroarch/id6499539433 Supported platforms: https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms Awesome Person of the Week Ralph Teetor and the Invention of Cruise Control Dave highlights engineer Ralph Teetor, who became blind as a child and later earned engineering degrees. Frustrated by the repeated acceleration and deceleration of drivers, Teetor developed an early version of cruise control. The hosts discuss the evolution from basic speed control to adaptive cruise control and its relationship to modern driver-assistance systems. Teetor later served as president of the Society of Automotive Engineers, and an SAE award for educators bears his name. Automotive Hall of Fame: https://automotivehalloffame.org/honoree/ralph-r-teetor/ Chachi Says Video Game Minute Playing GTA III and Vice City Inside GTA: San Andreas A PC mod allows players controlling CJ in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to walk up to an in-game television and launch GTA III or Vice City. The hosts compare the concept to a video-game version of Inception. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/gta-3-and-vice-city-are-now-playable-inside-san-andreas-a-mod-lets-you-revisit-liberty-city-and-vice-city-without-leaving-san-andreas GameStop's CEO Responds to the Decline of Physical Games GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen argues that Sony reducing physical-disc support will not significantly hurt the company because new video-game sales represent a relatively small portion of its business. The discussion includes GameStop's continued interest in eBay and the changing economics of physical game retail. https://www.ign.com/articles/gamestop-ceo-ryan-cohen-insists-sony-killing-physical-discs-doesnt-matter-at-all-because-video-game-sales-make-up-so-little-of-his-business PlayStation 5 Emulation Progress Developers are making progress booting PlayStation 5 titles through multiple emulation projects. Two-dimensional games are advancing more quickly, while fully rendering complex three-dimensional games remains a significant challenge. The story sparks a broader conversation about game preservation, physical ownership, digital licensing, and consumer distrust. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-emulation-ramps-up-in-wake-of-sonys-end-to-physical-media-ps5-titles-now-booting-across-different-emulators-with-rapid-community-development-for-both-2d-and-3d-games AI, Creative Work and Data Centers The hosts discuss the growing use of AI-assisted tools in image editing, video production, business documents, email, captions, background extension, and design mockups. Sorg explains how AI can help reformat posters for different social-media dimensions without replacing the original creative work. The discussion distinguishes generative AI from other machine-learning tools, such as automated transcription, rotoscoping, search, and image organization. Dave raises concerns about social-media challenges potentially being used to gather free voice-training data. The group discusses how Google, Adobe, Canva, and other platforms increasingly build AI functions directly into existing software. The hosts argue that professionals cannot simply ignore the technology, but they should evaluate where it is appropriate and disclose its use when needed. The discussion also addresses the electrical demands of new data centers, corporate incentives, local government decisions, environmental protections, grid capacity, and the disproportionate placement of industrial infrastructure near lower-income communities. Their central argument is that rapid technological growth must be accompanied by accountability, regulation, public representation, and responsible development. NASA Psyche Mars Flyby NASA's Psyche spacecraft used a Mars flyby as a gravitational assist while traveling deeper into the solar system. The mission captured detailed images and a time-lapse view of Mars during the maneuver. Dave highlights the value of scientific exploration driven by curiosity and the desire to understand more about the universe. https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/psyche/2026/07/17/nasas-psyche-mission-delivers-mars-flyby-data-time-lapse-video/ Pittsburgh Bridges on Film and Pastfinders Sorg highlights a collaboration between Pastfinders and the Pittsburgh Film Office focused on Pittsburgh bridges featured in movies and television. Examples discussed include locations connected to Mayor of Kingstown, Sweet Girl, Jack Reacher, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Dark Knight Rises, Dogma, The Silence of the Lambs, and Mindhunter. The hosts discuss how the Pastfinders app sends location-based notifications about historical sites, movie locations, landmarks, and unusual local stories. Pastfinders: https://www.pastfinders.app/ Pittsburgh Film Office bridge-tour post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1458603939638716&set=pcb.1458603999638710 The Light Flip Minimalist Phone The hosts examine a modern minimalist flip phone inspired by classic designs. It uses physical buttons, T9-style typing, a small screen, and a dedicated operating system rather than standard Android. The group discusses the appeal for people who want calls, messages, navigation, and limited apps without carrying a high-powered smartphone. They also consider whether younger users might adopt simpler phones to reduce social-media use and screen time. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/21/light-flip-minimalist-phone-announcement/ OpenMote: Repurposing the Nintendo Wii Remote Sorg introduces OpenMote, a drop-in development board that turns a Nintendo Wii Remote into a customizable controller. Demonstrations include pointing the remote at lamps to control them. The hosts brainstorm uses for smart-home controls, games, production equipment, lighting effects, custom 3D-printed controllers, and event technology. OpenMote: https://openmote.io/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Instagram demonstration: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da8p5B7PNKP/ OpenMote Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmote.io/ Google Photos Restores Classic Search Google Photos is adding an option that lets users choose between the newer Gemini-powered Ask Photos experience and a more traditional search interface. The hosts discuss why some users prefer entering straightforward terms rather than asking an AI-generated question. The change becomes an example of why providing a choice can reduce frustration when companies add AI to familiar products. https://9to5google.com/2026/07/20/google-photos-classic-search-toggle/ Also Discussed The return of CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, retro games, and physical media. The difference between owning digital media and licensing access to it. Consumer distrust of large technology companies. The space required to store large physical-media collections. Using Gemini to interpret business acronyms and generate a first draft of a statement of work. Severe-weather alerts and Katie briefly leaving the podcast during a tornado warning. Dave's upcoming races, including the Two-Face Race and Trick or Trot 5K. The next AwesomeCast interview with Spotter Global and its technology for detecting drones and identifying operators. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/awesomecast Discover more from the Sorgatron Media Podcast Network: https://sorgatronmedia.com

Join Chris as he discusses several Blu-ray and DVD physical media releases that are available throughout July.Get your Electic merch here:http://tee.pub/lic/ElecticEntertainment WHATEVERCREATIVE - Home (weebly.com)https://whatevercreative.weebly.com/electic-entertainment.html Facebook @electicentertainmentElecticEntertainment | Facebook Instagram @electicentertainmentElecticEntertainment (@electicentertainment) • Instagram photos and videos Letterboxd @electic‎electic's profile• Letterboxd Twitter @ElecticEnterta1ElecticEntertainment (@ElecticEnterta1) / Twitter TikTok electicentertainmenthttps://www.tiktok.com/@electicentertainmentThanks for listening!

Hello! I've been in solitary confinement for the last 365 days, as you can tell by my stale dated takes. I definitely do NOT have a good pulse on anything right now. But! I can promise you we're as suspicious as ever jumping into this new world together. Season 11!!! Like Futurama, we refuse to hang it up. Here's to 11 more! Cheers!!Today we talked about the fall of physical media (and whether anyone cares (1:00), how the digital age has affected our consumption (9:00), got jiggy with some instrumental music from Jean Luc Ponty (17:30). I'm contrarian as f*** on an AI discussion (31:10), the Alchemist is on WATCH!!! (32:00) And, of course, you know we had to weigh in on the Mitch McConnell conspiracy here, right??(43:00)

On this special episode of Another Goddamn Horror Podcast, Graham & Jonas are joined by MaryBeth to talk about all things physical media!Anyone that knows us knows we're all physical media junkies. My collection is personally around 1000 films and that's just horror. On this episode, we pull out some of our favorites, some rarities, some special editions & more! If you're a collector, this one is for you.

On this episode we watch Lee Cronin's The Mummy. After taking on the Evil Dead franchise and honoring Sam Raimi, Cronin stepped into a remake of the Universal monster classic The Mummy, and maintains the frenetic Dead style. A mix of influences, we'll see where this Mummy stands in the history of the undead.Other topics include the Evil Dead franchise and rankings, Cronin's influence from the series, the state of horror in film, visiting the Criterion Closet, honoring Sam Neill, Gilbert Gottfried and The Ramones, The Departed, and Student Bodies from Terror Vision.Songs of the WeekStrangers by The KinksAbsolutely Sweet Marie by Bob DylanRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

Sony is ignoring a massive wave of backlash while Microsoft is getting hit with a ton of cuts within Xbox.Panel:MrMattyPlays: https://www.youtube.com/@MrMattyPlaysRadec: https://www.youtube.com/@realradec Celia: https://x.com/CeliaBeee Playeressence: https://www.youtube.com/@Playeressence Kimerex: https://www.youtube.com/@KimerexProjekt #Sony #Nintendo #Microsoft

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before you pre-order your 4K copy of The Odyssey, you might want to listen to this episode where we discuss how physical media is dying, digital is the future, and how are we ever going to deal with this? Pros and cons of the continued emergence of digital releases, especially for those of us who have collected movies and TV shows for years.  That's not all! Not only do we dive into our spoiler-review of The Odyssey, we also speak to Christopher Nolan's recent comments on fan controversies and how he's not concerned with them. Also, our recommendations, Tom Cruise unveils Digger, and much more.  We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 40:46) Opening | Tom Cruise's Digger, Cape Fear's Idiotic Characters, Christopher Nolan's Calm (40:47 – 1:04:32) From the Outside In: Physical Media is Dying (1:04:33 – 1:18:47) Review: The Odyssey (1:18:48 – 1:29:31) Recommendations Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

Terrible Twos from Tubi edition featuring two sequels of two 80's slasher films, that nobody really ever asked for. Mutilator 2 and Slaughterhouse 2 - Death Metal....Buh Buh Buh Buh Bad!

Our new Bits Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SideScrollersBitsThe best place to support: Direct Donations (TTS over $25): https://streamlabs.com/stutteringcraig/tipFind all our socials via LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sidescrollersVara Dark: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkTitanEnterprises Banana JuJu: https://www.youtube.com/@BananaJuju_00:00 Intro17:51 Hard News18:15 KFC Chinese Watemelons!34:45 Auction Time! 56:47 Moist Critical Data Center Comments01:15:38 Today's Sponsor01:18:07 Xbox Physical Discs?01:30:55 Uber Eats X Gaming01:38:28 Physical Steam Game01:45:05 Steam Refund Policy Needs Reworking01:58:25 Gaming History

This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss the latest in the classic Evil Dead horror franchise, ‘Evil Dead Burn'. After more than 40 years, we have an Evil Dead film that's about something. But how does that something work in the context of a relentless charnel house of gore? Chris closes out the program with a rundown of the big releases on Physical Media. 00:00-13:58: Intro/Evil Dead Burn13:59-19:32: Physical Media Picks19:33-20:51:Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-BeyChris' appearance on Brian Skutle's Sonic Cinema

With Sony's recent announcement that it will end the production of physical media for video games after January 2028, discussion has ramped up about consumer rights to own their games, game preservation, and how markets and pricing will be affected. Today we are joined by Del Walker, an AAA game developer who has worked for Naughty Dog, Sega, and Rocksteady, to discuss what this means for both players and developers, and what we need to do to ensure our culture and rights are protected. You do not have a choice. You must check out Del's YouTube channel. It's fantastic: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIBJU0VHwZbEFl32GfRgZMQ

Star Wars and physical media have always been intertwined, so let's dive into our own journeys, experiences, and memories of it. ForceCenter is joined by Alex and Mollie Damon of Star Wars Explained for a fun discussion about the Greatest Saga Ever Told and the many forms of media it has been presented on. Everyone discusses all this more on the 888th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The code in a box era is upon us and soon the set of video games possible to collect will be complete.

0:00 SEGMENT 1: Dr. Tom Wagner talks about his upcoming Sunday Morning Cafe Event with music innovator Royce Martin!https://www.tomwagnerspeaker.com/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-creativity-with-royce-martin-a-sunday-morning-cafe-event-registration-1986841659889 21:38 SEGMENT 2: Josh Gates discussing his newest season of ‘Expedition Unknown' on The Discovery Channel.https://www.discovery.com/shows/expedition-unknown https://www.instagram.com/gatesygram 28:09 SEGMENT 3: Sony's decision to no longer produce physical media and their cancellation of over 500 movies from their streaming service.Sony will stop making physical copies of games in 2028.40:13 SEGMENT 4: Producer Joey V. reviews Jackass: Best and LastKeep up to date with 2 Rivers Comic Con, coming back to St. Charles in 2027 https://2riverscomiccon.com/ Check out the ‘Justice League Revisited Podcast' with Susan Eisenberg and James Enstall at https://anchor.fm/justiceleague Thanks to our sponsors Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070575531223), HW Kia (https://www.hwkia.com/)Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon -   https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website -   http://geektomeradio.com/   Podcast -   https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/  Twitter -   https://twitter.com/geektomeradio  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee 

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Time Stamps:00:01:00 Intros00:00:35 Playstation CONFIRMS They Will End ALL Physical Media Regardless Of What Gamers Say | Fans Are MAD!01:15:00 XBOX's Asha Sharma "Needs" To Take Advantage Of Playstation's "Physical Media Blunder" It Could Be A HUGE W For Team XBOX!02:13:00 Outros

Jason and Rosie break down the 2026 Emmy noms, arguing this year's list skews unusually genre-heavy (The Pit, Pluribus, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) and debate the Stranger Things shutout versus Widows Bay's earned surprise haul, plus a detour into whether Christopher Nolan is overrated as a director. Then: Sony's plan to end PlayStation physical media production by 2028, which they frame as an ownership problem — you're now paying full price for a revocable license, not a game you own. Finally, the Dune 3 trailer: Rosie argues it's leaning into Chani as an anti-Paul figure and turning Paul into someone the audience has to reckon with rather than root for, while she and Jason split on box office predictions ($700–800M vs. a real shot at $1B). Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThis week on Greenfield's Finest Podcast, the guys are back from the holiday break with plenty to unpack! They kick things off by talking about Pittsburgh's brutal heat wave before diving into the biggest local headlines, including Giant Eagle's shocking $1.65 billion sale to Kroger and Anthrocon celebrating 20 years in the Steel City with its own official holiday.As always, the Pittsburgh Scanner delivers some unbelievable calls—from a naked man dancing at the Greenfield overlook on the Fourth of July, to a panhandler gaming a crosswalk signal at the Liberty Tunnel, and a woman causing chaos on the train tracks at Station Square.The conversation only gets weirder from there. The crew debates Sony's decision to go all digital with PlayStation games, reacts to the internet's newest invention—the so-called "testicle bra," and laughs over a woman who learned the hard way that San Francisco's new BART fare gates aren't easy to beat.In Brother in Arms, the guys check in with the King of Polish Hill to discuss movies, then talk about the World Cup finally kicking off in the United States before discussing the daredevil who may have set a new standard for marriage proposals by illegally climbing to the top of the Empire State Building.They wrap things up with Gear Grinders and another round of What Would Greenfield Do?, tackling everything from everyday habits you've been doing wrong your whole life, to the three songs you'd want on a deserted island, and the one garage tool every man should own.Everything GFP:https://linktr.ee/gfpSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/#greenfieldsfinest  #GreenfieldsFinestPodcast #Pittsburgh #PittsburghPodcast #Yinzer #GiantEagle #Kroger #Anthrocon #PittsburghScanner #WorldCup #PlayStation #GamingNews #PhysicalMedia #EmpireStateBuilding #MarriageProposal #FunnyNews #ComedyPodcast #PittsburghComedy #GearGrinders #WhatWouldGreenfieldDo #WeeklyPodcast 

It's the end of physical media as we know it!... Well, for Playstation, at least. Sony have announced they're going all digital at the start of 2027 and we have a LOT of thoughts about it! PLUS Tommy's had a hands-on preview of Splatoon Raiders, Ben's tried out the demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and we've both been bopping along to Rhythm Heaven Groove! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Incredible week for doing a great podcast! In this latest episode of The Weekly Planet we talk the best and worst comic adaptation choices from modern and decades past. We also discuss the further death of physical media with Sony Playstation not creating physical disks after 2028, confirmation that the Minions didn't work with Hitler, new details on Danny McBrides G.I. Joe adaptation, a trailer for Robert Egger's Werwulf, James Gunn potentially directing the DCU Batman movie, potentially casting news for Bruce Wayne plus the fallout and blame game behind Supergirl. Thanks for listening!New bonus podcast and video out now! It's a special Batman-themed Booque Clubbe available to watch or listen to with entire back catalogue on bigsandwich.co, patreon.com/mrsundaymovies or YouTube Memberships on youtube.com/mrsundaymoviesPLEASE be aware timecodes may shift due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start06:23 Sony Kills Physical Games Releases22:24 Did The Minions Work for Hitler?24:40 James & Maso's Tangent Time28:15 New G.I. Movie Confirmed31:07 Werwulf Trailer & First Look34:31 James Gunn's Batman Movie Takeover37:04 Supergirl, What Went Wrong?47:05 Best & Worst Comic to Movie Adaptations01:29:25 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:40:04 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Steve Watts from Gamespot to the show this week to discuss the ramifications of Sony ending support for physical media on Playstation, the latest Games Done Quick feats, and the outcome of the legal battle over Subnautica 2.The Playlist:Steve: Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Dave the Diver: In the Jungle, Sonic Racing CrossWorldsChristian: Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightJeff: Geometry DashParting Gifts!

Is a return to analog the way to a better future?While vinyls, DVDs, and CDs might be considered ‘vintage' to some, for others it's a way to fight against subscription fatigue. Price hikes, licensing battles, and storage issues can make music, films, TV shows - and even your own photos - inaccessible.  And sometimes without warning, your comfort watch might just vanish from all streaming platforms.So what does agency look like for the modern consumer? And how has the expectation -- that you own what you pay for -- shifted so dramatically?To answer that question, digital archivist K.D. Kemp and culture writer at The Cut, Cat Zhang, join the show to break down how physical media and buildable tech could empower us to envision a better future. Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy