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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jessie Notarius—known in the wrestling world as The Unwilting Tatiana—we take a deeper dive into self-worth, boundaries, and personal growth.

Jessie reflects on what it truly means to deserve respect, understanding, and equality in relationships, and why settling for less can cost us valuable time and energy. Through thoughtful discussion, we explore how mindfulness and self-awareness can help us build stronger self-esteem and healthier connections.

The conversation also uncovers the contrast between confidence in performance environments—like stepping into the wrestling ring—and the self-doubt that can creep in...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk things getting mystic/majestic when K. Michelle arrives on the season premiere of Real Housewives of Atlanta; women denying affairs and admitting to vehicular manslaughter on Real Housewives of Rhode Island; the most awkward interaction we may have ever seen on The Valley; dramatic music over mild inconveniences on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; and a RuPaul Lip Sync Lalaparuzza on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

5:52 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 17: Episode 01
35:41 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Season 01: Episode 02
1:17:45 - The Valley: Season 03: Episode 02
2:06:16 - Real Housewives of Be...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Steve and Eugene showing the drama isn’t just for the women on the Married To Medicine reunion; sip and sees with talk of sperm on the season premiere of The Valley; the long awaited return of the old Erika Jayne on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; tons of accents and drama on the series premiere of Real Housewives of Rhode Island; and a talk show side speed bump before the finale on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

8:33 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 16
43:03 - The Valley: Season 03: Episode 01
1:27:09 - Real Hous...

This week’s AwesomeCast brought together one of those classic mixes that makes the show so much fun: real tech questions, weird internet discoveries, nostalgic gaming talk, and a strong dose of Pittsburgh personality.

Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar kick things off with their Awesome Things of the Week, and the lineup is wonderfully varied. Dave looks ahead to Artemis II, the upcoming crewed moon mission that will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in decades. The conversation covers how the mission works, why the far side of the moon still creates communication ch...

In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Emily, we explore what life looks like after surviving the unimaginable.

Following her daughter McKenna’s life-saving kidney transplant, Emily shares how her perspective on life, fear, and mindfulness has fundamentally shifted. From navigating the uncertainty of a rare genetic condition to balancing the emotional needs of her entire family, Emily opens up about what it truly means to live in the moment.

This episode dives deep into resilience—not as an idea, but as something lived in real time. Emily discusses how focusing on “the next thing”...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Simone and Jackie’s friendship fracture on the Married To Medicine reunion; a fight with a side of gelato on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; and a Karen improv challenge leading to a shocking elimination on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

6:10 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 15
1:01:01 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 15: Episode 15
1:43:18 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18: Episode 13

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Sorg and Dave Podnar are back with a fresh AwesomeCast packed with mobile photography gear, geeky discoveries, video game updates, and big questions about AI. This week they dig into a massive new iPhone telephoto lens concept, Sorg’s dive into Webtoons and Dungeon Crawler Carl, a digital tabletop gaming system from Board.fun, NASA’s shift toward a lunar base, and whether anyone should trust Claude to control their computer. Plus: Chachi Says Video Game Minute and a great Women’s History Month spotlight on engineer Judith Love Cohen.

The Wrestling Mayhem Show returns with a unique and inspiring episode as Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by members of Pitt Fight Club—Kyle, Sydney, Oliver, and Ava—from the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg.

The group shares how they’ve built an annual wrestling event from the ground up, combining event production, marketing, and community outreach into a hands-on student experience. Their upcoming show, Night of Reckoning, promises a stacked card, creative stipulations, and a strong charitable mission.

The conversation also dives into how wrestling fandom is evolving among students, with events like WrestleMania and AE...

This week on Fishing Without Bait, we continue our powerful conversation with returning guest Emily as she shares the next chapter in her daughter McKenna’s incredible journey.

From the uncertainty of the PICU to the first small signs of awareness, Emily walks us through the emotional highs and devastating lows of recovery. She recounts moments of hope—like McKenna responding for the first time—and moments where that hope seemed to disappear just as quickly.

As the journey unfolds, Emily shares what it was like to advocate fiercely for her daughter in life-or-death situations, includ...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the news of the cancellation of Real Housewives of Miami, Toya’s unbelievable, and not in a good way, Med Gala on Married To Medicine; Pinocchio being the insult of choice on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; cowboys turning into cowgirls on RuPaul’s Drag Race; and their thoughts on the 3rd season RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World.

5:25 - Bravo News
14:30 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 14
43:41 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 15: Episode 14
1:19:37 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18: Episode 12
2:01:55 - Drag Race UK vs the...

This week on Fishing Without Bait, we continue our deeply moving conversation with returning guest Emily.

In this episode, Emily shares the intense and emotional journey following her daughter McKenna’s sudden medical crisis. What began as a normal day quickly turned into a life-threatening situation involving emergency surgery, strokes, and unimaginable uncertainty. Emily walks us through the overwhelming decisions, the devastating prognosis she was given, and the moments that tested her strength like never before.

Despite facing the possibility of losing her child, Emily found herself holding onto even the smallest signs of hope — a br...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the absolute wrong people invoking the bible on Married To Medicine; Amanda manifesting her new book in an unexpected place on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; a roasted Alyssa Edwards on RuPaul’s Drag Race; and their thoughts on the world of culinary reality with new seasons of Top Chef & America’s Culinary Cup.

7:18 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episode 13
39:30 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 15: Episode 13
1:16:28 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18: Episode 11
1:49:28 - Top Chef / America’s Culinary Cup

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In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim welcomes back returning guest Emily — whose recovery journey inspired many listeners in her previous appearance. This time, she shares a new chapter marked not by addiction, but by maternal instinct, fear, and extraordinary courage.

Emily describes how she sensed something was wrong with her healthy two-year-old daughter weeks before doctors confirmed it. Despite multiple visits and reassurances that it was “just a virus,” her body told her otherwise. The anxiety built until one terrifying afternoon when her daughter collapsed in her arms.

From calling 911, to the helicopter ride t...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk about the tragic news of Robert Cosby Jr’s passing; the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion, featuring the Grande Dame’s return & possible final appearance of Dr. Wendy; Married To Medicine’s Jamaica trip full of Med Gala drama; whether Dorit’s spending is out of control on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; and an out of the suitcase design challenge on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

14:07 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episodes 19 & 20
55:33 - Married to Medicine: Season 12: Episodes 11 & 12
1:29:36 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 15: Episodes 11 & 12
2:20:38 - RuPaul's Drag Race...

The Wrestling Mayhem Show crew is back with Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike, joined by special guest Referee George Ross—and it’s a loaded week of wrestling talk.

First, the crew breaks down the weekend’s big talking points coming out of Elimination Chamber, including match reactions, what’s clicking (and what isn’t) on the road to WrestleMania, and how quickly the conversation shifts when a certain very-evil, very-nice wildcard shows up. Danhausen’s debut sparks debate about crowd reactions vs. internet reactions, plus what WWE can do with him now that he’s officially in the mix.  <...

Sorg, Katie, and Dave Podnar hit the week’s tech and geek headlines: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy revival on Switch, Apple’s latest product wave (including iPhone 17e and iPad Air updates), and a troubling report about Meta AI smart glasses and human review. Plus Dunkin’s giant drink bucket, MuppetVision in VR, Adobe’s AI video-editing experiments, Pokémon nostalgia gadgets, Xbox 1440p cloud streaming, a Marvel retro collection, and a Women’s History Month spotlight on Grace Hopper.

Part 4 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deep into personal evolution, self-awareness, and the courage to reassess life’s direction. Zeke candidly discusses recognizing when wrestling — something she deeply loves — has become “one of the weeds,” using the metaphor of “planting flowers and pulling weeds” to frame growth and change.

Jim and Zeke explore how “things work until they don’t,” the nature of ignorance (both willful and systemic), and the importance of developing critical thinking skills. The conversation expands into individuality versus group identity, referencing themes echoed in 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, and how society often claims uniqueness while gra...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the finale and reunion of The Traitors as Maura’s last opportunities to tink trough it are for naught, as the snake charmer works his magic. And then, a new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race where the queens perform in Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball and are anything but drab in this beige runway.

5:32 - The Traitors: Season 4: Episodes 11 & 12
1:02:25 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18: Episode 09

We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pret...

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome 880 Wrestling TNF Champion Marco Narcisso to talk character evolution, Den of Desire chaos, and what’s next across the Pittsburgh scene. Plus: WrestleMania-season shakeups, AEW momentum toward Revolution, a Mayhem Mania rules run-down, and “What We Learned” to close it out.

Sorg and Podnar cover big and bizarre tech headlines: an alleged DJI robot vacuum security mess, AI-assisted “vibe coding,” and why camera-equipped home gadgets deserve extra caution. They also dig into the SAE Civic Progress Challenge (accessible mobility innovation), geek out over a playable Tetris magazine cover, and hit viral Winter Olympics moments—plus a Dunkin iced coffee mitten that’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Includes Chachi’s Video Game Minute and a Black History Month spotlight on Frederick McKinley Jones.

In Part 3 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer, we dive deeper into themes of identity, perception, and personal growth. Zeke discusses healthcare bias, longstanding societal beliefs, and how misinformation shapes real-world experiences.

The conversation explores the dangers of bitterness and resentment, the balance between ego and skill, and the importance of cultivating environments where people can truly grow. Drawing parallels between wrestling and life, Zeke shares insights on authenticity, competence, and self-respect.

This episode is a reflective and honest exploration of mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to live truthfully.

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This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of The Traitors where the circus is in town, and no, we’re not talking about these faithfuls. And then, a new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race where the Snatch Game gets a Love Island twist, that sees Mia Starr leave bloodied.

1:04:04 - The Traitors: Season 4: Episode 10
1:42:48 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18: Episode 08

We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Part One of the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion, where Wendy must answer for recent headlines and Stacey must answer for how she actually talks. Then, a new episode of Married To Medicine, that sees Heavenly do a mock town hall, before apparently missing out on the election for the new head of the Med Gala. And finally, a new episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where Denise Richards sets the record straight on her volatile marriage, leading Erika to make a stunning confession.

4:18 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 18<...

Part 2 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deeper into the realities behind ambition, sacrifice, and self-worth. Zeke speaks candidly about guiding younger wrestlers, confronting the harsh truth that “wrestling doesn’t owe you a thing,” and the emotional crossroads between acceptance and bitterness.

The conversation expands into integrity, ethical living, and how actions reveal character more than words ever can. Zeke also opens up about her personal evolution, sharing reflections on transitioning, self-discovery, and navigating a world that isn’t always accepting.

This episode is a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and choosing authenticity in the f...

This week on AwesomeCast 768, Sorg, Dudders, and Podnar dig into the tech and culture behind the headlines: Apple Podcasts bringing video, Olympics drone chase-cam production, and the real-world challenges of taking a smartphone on a lunar mission. Plus: Sorg’s time with Riot’s 2XKO, Dudders’ 6-in-1 air safety monitor, and a wave of Nintendo cuteness with Hatchin’ Yoshi and the Mario Wonder Talking Flower. We also share an EFF privacy self-check with Cover Your Tracks, and a surprisingly useful event tool: StageCue for managing video playback on venue screens. 

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where Amanda attempts to get the group to manifest, and Sutton decided she wanted to manifest a new punching bag. Then, they talk the newest episode of The Traitors, that sees Eric assume a new role as traitor, but his secret may be close to coming out of the box. And finally, they talk the newest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where the queens get political and show all of themselves on the runway.

5:07 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Season 15: Episode 09

After a busy weekend bouncing between time zones and community events, Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed episode that blends creator tools, gadget talk, and pop-culture tech—from an arcade full of adoptable cats to AI-generated music you can actually license. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Sangawa Project highlights (Pittsburgh)

The crew opens with a quick recap of Sangawa Project: what stood out, what they enjoyed, and why the event’s community energy made it a win. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE!

Awesome Things of the Week

Catcade (Chicago): A cat rescue t...

In Fishing Without Bait 502 (Part 1), Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back pro wrestler Zeke Mercer (she/her) for a thoughtful and honest discussion about burnout, identity, and intentional change.

Zeke shares her carefully planned decision to step away from wrestling after years of dedication—not as a reaction, but as a wise mind choice. She talks openly about the physical toll of wrestling, emotional fatigue, and the risk of allowing one passion to define an entire life.

The conversation moves through mindfulness, impermanence, and acceptance, highlighting how growth often requires letting go without resentment or shame. Zeke re...

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk two new episodes of The Traitors, where along with the portraits, the writing might also be on the wall for Candiace. Then, they talk the newest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, that sees Week Two of the Rate A Queen Talent Show, and a vote that the fans are demanding a recount.

4:27 - The Traitors: Season 4: Episode 08
51:02 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18: Episode 06

We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much an...