Episodes
June 7, 2025
The Fix-It Space: Repairing, Repurposing, and Community Tech Solutions with Kevin Schoonover – HGG649
Kevin Schoonover is my guest this week as we look into the growing “fix-it” movement, exploring how repairing everyday items—like lamps, sewing machines, and coffee makers—can save money and reduce waste. Kevin shares his exp...
May 31, 2025
Tech, Gardens, and Gadgets: A Conversation with TJ Huddleston from HomeTech.fm – HGG648
This week, I am joined by T.J. Huddleston, a home automation pro from HomeTech.fm . We discuss how smart home gear has become significantly more affordable and easier to use, especially compared to the clunky systems of the p...
May 24, 2025
45 Drives Co-Founder Doug Milburn – HGG647
Doug Milburn, co-founder of 45 Drives , joins me as we talk about the evolving storage server industry. We discuss the shift towards efficient data management solutions for both enterprises and home lab enthusiasts. Doug shar...
May 17, 2025
Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2025 – HGG646
Mark Robson joins me this week to explore the world of grilling and smoking food. We discuss the excitement of grilling season, advancements in pellet grill technology, and share our personal grilling journeys since 2016. Mar...
May 10, 2025
From Lawns to Load Panels: Building the Connected Home with Gavin Campbell – HGG645
Gavin Campbell joins me this week to explore the latest innovations in home technology. From robotic lawn care with the Segway Navimow to smarter energy management through electrical upgrades and real-time monitoring with Emp...
May 3, 2025
Ed Sullivan with a Look at the Slate and EV Insights: Charging, Accessories, and Innovation – HGG644
Ed Sullivan is my guest this week. We discuss Ed’s new 2025 Cadillac Lyric EV, which he has driven 3,500 miles without major issues. Ed shares his experience with Paintless Dent Removal and a recall related to the car’s manual.
April 19, 2025
Erin Lawrence with the Ecovacs A2500 RTK Mower, Urtopia Carbon 1 E-bike and Beats Earbuds and Pill – HGG643
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada joined me this week to look at the latest tech trends, and not even stormy weather could slow us down. We started with highlighting the Ecovacs A2500 RTK with satellite mapping and obstacle avoidance.
April 12, 2025
Marv Bee with Video and Audio Tech for the 2025 Flordia Man Games – HGG642
Marv Bee joins me this week to talk tech, podcasting, and the wild world of the Florida Man Games. We kick things off with some seasonal banter, then dive into his take on electric vs. gas vehicles, his new RODECaster Video setup,
April 5, 2025
EV Showdown: Cadillac Lyriq vs. Tesla with Ed Sullivan – HGG641
Ed Sullivan joins me this week to talk about his move from Tesla to the Cadillac Lyriq. A long-time Tesla owner, Ed shares what prompted the switch, including service challenges and what ultimately drew him to the Lyriq’s luxury and tech.
March 22, 2025
Gavin Campbell with Electrical Upgrades, AI Automation and a new Robot Lawn Mower is on the way – HGG640
Gavin Campbell, co-host of HomeTech.fm joins me this week. We discuss how unpredictable weather affects tech and the importance of automation for preparedness. Gavin shares his latest upgrades, including a Wi-Fi-enabled water heater,
March 8, 2025
Jeff Sieh with the Modularization of AI and a new Super PC Build – HGG639
Jeff Sieh joins me this week. This weeek we explore the impact of AI on content creation. Jeff and I share our experiences with AI tools like Descript and LM Studio, while we ponder ethical questions around AI-generated content.
March 2, 2025
Jay Franze with Hands On Thoughts for the New 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport – HGG638
Jay Franze from joins me this week as we talk about the latest tech gadgets and trends in the automotive world. We discuss Jay’s podcast, which focused on behind-the-scenes stories from musicians and his decision to buy a 2025 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid...
Feb. 22, 2025
From Ice Fishing to Home Labs: Catching up with Mike Wieger – HGG637
Mike Wieger joins me this week. We explore tech gadgets and personal experiences together, starting with a light-hearted chat about Nebraska’s cold weather. Mike shares updates on his board game development challenges and growing passion for ice fishin...
Feb. 15, 2025
Christian Johnson with Updates on Deepseek – HGG636
Christian Johnson joins me this week as we talk about several tech topics, starting with our unusual winter weather and community snow clearing efforts. We discuss his transformational experience with bladeless LASIK eye surgery for Christian and its i...
Jan. 11, 2025
Mike Wieger talks 3D Printing Board Games, VR Exploration, Consolidating Home Servers and Whole Home Back Up – HGG635
Mike Wieger joins me this week as we talk about the latest in home technology, focusing on 3D printing and virtual reality (VR). We start with Mike’s transition from printing random objects to creating a board game inspired by his father’s inventions.
Jan. 4, 2025
Erin Lawrence with Bose Ultra Open, Kia EV9, Plantaform Rejuvenate and Shark Cordless PowerDetect – HGG634
Erin Lawrence from TechGadgetsCanada.com joins me this week as we discuss her review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, focusing on their comfortable design and unique sound quality, although noting some battery life limitations.
Dec. 21, 2024
Jon Biggs with Optimizing Your Fitness Journey: Insights from a Retirement Tech Enthusiast – HGG633
Jon Biggs joins me this week as we talk about enhancing daily life through tech gadgets and healthier living. He shares his experiences with MeshTastic, a local mesh networking technology, and his efforts in building solar-powered communication nodes.
Dec. 14, 2024
Dave McCabe with Embracing the Maker Mindset: A Conversation on 3D Printing, Woodworking, and Home Automation – HGG632
Dave McCabe joins me this week as we talk about the fascinating realm of home tech gadgets, exploring his custom 3D-printed creations and the journey of running an Etsy store. We discuss the impact of modern 3D printers,
Dec. 7, 2024
Christian Johnson – 14 Years of HGG and Secure Messaging with RCS After Huge Cyberattack – HGG631
Christian Johnson joins me this week. After looking back at 14 years of Home Gadget Geeks, we focus on security and privacy concerns, particularly around using SMS and RCS messaging protocols. The FBI and CISA have warned about vulnerabilities in these...
Nov. 30, 2024
Sammie Collison with Updates and a Busy 2024 – HGG630
Sammie joins me this week to reflect on her eventful year. We discuss her recent car accident and lessons learned from navigating the car-buying process, focusing on reliable options like Honda Civics and Subarus.
Nov. 23, 2024
Hands on with the Mac Mini M4, Electrical Gadgets and Outdoor Lighting Project – HGG629
Just me this week! I explore the latest home tech gadgets while reflecting on my daughter’s recent car accident (she is okay) and our vehicle search to replace the 2006 Honda. I share my experience with the Mac Mini M4,
Nov. 9, 2024
Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm on How to Replace Devices in Home Assistant, HA AI and Zooz Zen34 Hands On – HGG628
Gavin Campbell joins me this week to discuss home automation, focusing on the Home Assistant platform. We explore seasonal impacts on automation, the importance of using entity IDs for easy device replacements and share personal experiences with smart ...
Oct. 26, 2024
Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with the Intel Core Ultra 9, MSI DATAMAG SSD and Shure MV6 USB Gaming Microphone – HGG627
Bob Buskirk and Ryan Kerschner from ThinkComputers.org join this week as we discuss the latest consumer technology. We review Intel’s new Core Ultra processors and their efficiency compared to AMD, while addressing the challenges of ARM technology in e...
Oct. 12, 2024
Mike Wieger with Meshtastic Updates, Local ChatGPT with Ollama and Frigate – HGG626
Mike Wieger is my guest this week! Mike shares his experience with MeshTastic, a mesh networking system, noting a significant increase in nodes in Omaha and their use for local communication. He also discusses running a local instance of ChatGPT using ...