AwesomeCast 740: Adulting at Chuck E. Cheese, Pickle Triathlons & Fire Truck Cam Hacks
In Episode 740 of AwesomeCast, hosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar go full geek across Pittsburgh happenings, practical gadgets, and a dash of nostalgia. From the chaotic charm of Picklesburgh to high-tech fire truck cameras, we spotlight local events, incredible DIY tools, and how Pokémon made its way to the Pope. Discover how furries raised nearly $90,000 for a cat rescue, explore Chuck E. Cheese’s adult-only arcade concept, and find out if AirPods Pro can double as hearing aids. Plus, LEGO Babylon 5, TSA updates, and more tech-fueled fun.
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Picklesburgh 2024 Preview
Massive footprint across multiple bridges in Pittsburgh
Features include pickle-themed food and drinks, “pickle riding,” and the Pickle Triathlon
Local traffic heads-up: American Mile Race overlaps on Friday night
Anthrocon’s Generous Impact
Anthrocon 2024 raises over $89,000 for Nose-to-Tail Rescue
Volunteers celebrated for their dedication and cat-themed cause
Awesome Gadget: Electric Chipper Shredder
Dave Podnar reviews Harbor Freight’s Portland Electric Chipper
Affordable alternative to rental wood chippers for yardwork and DIY mulch
High-Tech Safety for First Responders
Sorg previews an SAE podcast with Oshkosh & Pratt Miller
Motorsports camera tech adapted for fire trucks to alert to high-speed dangers
Oshkosh is behind USPS’s futuristic electric mail trucks
Cat Tales & Adoption Resources
Monty the Cone-Cat joins the show
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh praised for facilities and kitten yoga
Link shared to support adoptions
AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids
Discussion on Apple’s assistive features and built-in hearing tests
Comparison to expensive traditional hearing aids
Chuck E. Cheese’s “Chuck’s Arcade” for Adults
Adult-only arcade concept launches in select markets
Plays on nostalgia with games, prizes, and maybe subpar pizza
McDonald’s Mini Happy Meal Toy Inception
Sorg breaks down the layers of toy-inside-a-toy Happy Meal surprise
App ordering and airport travel tips shared
LEGO Babylon 5 Spaceship Build
Fan-created rotating Earth ship model captures show’s sci-fi engineering
Tribute to a beloved but underrepresented sci-fi series
Pope Francis Signs a Pokémon Card
Reddit user gets a holographic Popplio card signed by the Pope
Hilarious, heartfelt intersection of faith and fandom
TSA Ends Mandatory Shoe Removal (Somewhat)
New screening tech may eliminate outdated policies
Sorg, Katie, and Dave celebrate a win for frequent travelers
Bonus Topics for Patreon Members:
Thoughts on Gmail’s new subscription management
A critical revisit to a previously featured app
Jack Dorsey’s encrypted Bluetooth chat app breakdown
