Episodes
Oct. 16, 2021
Dan Lebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast – HGG508
Dan Lebvre from Based on a True Story Podcast at BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com joins Jim this week. Dan, a podcaster, graphic designer and educator, talks about the accuracy of some of the way tech has been represented in a f…
Oct. 9, 2021
John Aydelotte Rides Across the Heartland and E-Bikes Abound – HGG507
John Aydelotte, a long-time listener and show supporter, joins us this week as we talk about his bike trip across 1/3 of the United States and the tech he used to get there. We also look at E-Bikes and the popularity that ar…
Oct. 2, 2021
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada with Nespresso Coffee and Amazon Announcements – HGG506
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadget Canada at https://techgadgetscanada.com/ joins us as we talk all about the latest from Nespresso with Nespresso Coffee Makers and Coffee Pods. It’s a different way of looking at coffee both in …
Sept. 25, 2021
Ross Brand from Livestream Universe and How he Self-Published his New Book – HGG505
Ross Brand from LiveStream Universe at https://livestreamuniverse.com/ joins us as we look at the process of self-publishing and all the things to think about considering the process. From creating content to the tech needed…
Sept. 11, 2021
Ed Sullivan with Tesla Issues and Some Things to Consider Before you go EV – HGG504
Ed Sullivan joins us for some updates on his Tesla and some issues that have come up in the 6 months he has owned it. We also talk about some things to consider when purchasing an EV. We wrap the show with some discussion on…
Sept. 4, 2021
Bob and Ryan from ThinkComputers.org with new Camera Recommendations, Chip Markets, NVMe Drives and Deconstructed Art – HGG503
We have Bob and Ryan back from ThingComputers.org and we spend the first part of the show with a new Camera Recommendation from Bob (Sony aZV-E10) and the New Rode Wireless GO II. We spend some time talking about the current…
Aug. 28, 2021
Kevin Schoonover with Home Networking Tips and Tricks – HGG502
We have Kevin Schoonover this week and we spend a bunch of time talking about home networking. Is a single modem or mesh best? What blocks Wifi? How do you troubleshoot networking issues? We look at some new equipment as wel…
Aug. 21, 2021
Sammie Collison on Etsy, Update to Fire Pit and Deck, Robot Vacuums and Cooking Gadgets – HGG501
Sammie Collison joins Jim this week with some updates from college and a deeper look at the new fire pit and deck work, do the Collison’s need a robot vacuum cleaner, Sammie has a new item in her knitting store and some cook…
Aug. 14, 2021
Show 500! Kids and Ham, Fastic and Fire Pits and Top 10 Lessons Learned – HGG500
We made it! Show 500 is here! Mike spends some time talking about how is kids have gotten interested in Ham radio. Some new Ham gadgets included. Jim is trying to drop some COVID weight and is trying intermittent fasting and…
July 31, 2021
Ring Cam Install, Electric vs Battery Powered Generators and Ham Radio Updates- HGG499
Mike and Jim spend some time talking about Jim’s new Ring Cam install. Pics and examples are shown. Jim also updates on the Generator monitor and hookup selection. At the end of the show, Mike updates us on his Ham radio set…
July 24, 2021
Listener Feedback, New Ring Cam and Networking Troubleshooting – HGG498
Mike and Jim spend at the front of the show with some listener feedback, but via email and a call in message. Jim then asks for help with the placement of a new Ring Stick Up Cam and a solution to monitor this new generator.
July 17, 2021
Technology Blunders and Disasters – HGG497
Mike and Jim look at some recent technology issues at home that have caused us to rethink our setups. Is it all worth it? Have we made it too complicated? It’s it all worth it? All that and more! <span data-mce-type=”…
July 13, 2021
Richard Hay from Windows Observer with Everything Windows 11 – HGG496
We have Richard Hay from Windows Observer and ITPro Today as we talk about all things Windows 11. What is new, what is old and what to expect when it rolls out later this fall. All that and more! <span data-mce-type=”…
July 3, 2021
Jon Panozzo from Unraid Updates on 6.9 and the new Uncast Podcast – HGG495
We have Jon Panozzo from Unraid this week on Home Gadget Geeks. Jon updates us on the Unraid 6.9 upgrade and what to look forward to in 6.10. We also spend some time looking at the most popular apps on Unraid.
June 19, 2021
Christian Johnson with Wyze Security Cams, Maple Grove Updates and EV Choices – HGG494
Christian Johnson is back this week, and we spend some time catching up with him. We talk some home automation and Wyse Cams for the new place. We spend some time talking about Maple Grove Partners and we catch up on all the…
June 12, 2021
Erin Lawrence from Tech Gadgets Canada with Echo Show 10 and other Hands on Reviews – HGG493
Erin Lawrence from https://techgadgetscanada.com is back this week as we take a long look at the Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and the 2021 Google Nest Hub with Sleep Sensing as the latest in smart speakers and digital assistance.
June 5, 2021
Marvin Bee from Podnutz Pro Talks Monitoring Networks with Hands On Tools – HGG492
We have Marvin Bee from Podnutz Pro found at https://podnutzpro.com joins us this week as we talk about all things networking. After getting to know Marv a bit (he goes by Uncle Marv on social) we dig into his day job at MB…
May 22, 2021
Jim has a New Car and the Treadly 2 Hands On Review – HGG491
Jim and Mike are back this week with some exciting news on Jim’s new vehicle! You might be surprised by the choice he made and why. Jim also has a brand new Treadly 2 (link below) and give a first look and mini hands on revi…
May 15, 2021
Dave McCabe and Gadget Geeks Woodworking Tools – HGG490
Dave McCabe from Reset.fm and the Reset Podcast joins us to talk Woodworking for gadget geeks this week on Home Gadget Geeks. We catch up first with a little crypto talk and then move into his projects with wood.
May 8, 2021
The Big Spring 2021 BBQ and Grill Show! – HGG489
Shawn Cooke and Mark Robson join us this week as we talk about BBQ and Smoking rubs. Shawn walks us thru his process of creating rubs and we talk about his 9 grills. Don’t come to the show hungry! All that and more!
May 1, 2021
When is Mining Crypto Worth it and Apple iMac and AirTag First Look – HGG488
We have a listener question from Kyle about when is it worth it and not worth it to mine crypto. Mike looks at all the factors and gives some advice. Mike is watching more F1 racing and even paying for it! We look at the new…
April 24, 2021
Crypto Exchanges, Tesla Test Drive and Leaving YouTube Premium – HGG487
We spend some time this week talking about using Crypto Exchanges and after Coinbase, what might be your next exchange. Jim does a Tesla test drive last weekend and gives his thoughts. We wrap with some thoughts on Mike’s PC…
April 17, 2021
Cody Wheat from Shots of History with Alcohol Industry Update – HGG486
Cody Wheat from http://shotsofhistory.com/ joins us this week to update us on his work at https://libdib.com/, how the alcohol industry faired during the pandemic and some updates on what is ahead as the world recovers.
April 10, 2021
Crypto Market Update, New Monitors, Self Hosting for Mike and Apartment Gadgets – HGG485
We open the show with an update on the crypto market and Jim’s updates on the new ultrawide monitor that he purchased from a tip from Honey. Mike needs some advice when it comes to self hosting or cloud hosting storage and p…