AwesomeCast 697: Count The Fingers: Not Just For Newborns Or Shop Teachers Anymore…

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecastJoin hosts Michael Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas for an exciting episode of AwesomeCast! This week, we dive into Halloween shopping adventures, unique chess games, and intriguing AI-generated art controversies. Here are the highlights: • Hello Kitty Halloween Extravaganza: Katie Dudas shares her delightful discovery of a Hello Kitty Haunted House porcelain piece from Marshalls, detailing each character and their spooky costumes. Find out why Halloween starts early for Hello Kitty fans! • Really Bad Chess: Michael Sorg introduces a quirky chess game available on Apple Arcade and Android. Learn how this game randomizes chess pieces for a fun twist on the classic game. Perfect for chess enthusiasts and newbies alike! • Minesweeper Nostalgia: Sorg brings back memories with a modern take on Minesweeper, available as a Netflix game. Discover the nautical-themed version of this classic game and why it’s become a new addiction. • Duolingo’s Emotional Blackmail: Dive into the controversial marketing tactics of Duolingo, known for its guilt-inducing notifications. Is it effective or just plain manipulative? Find out what Gen Z really thinks. • AI Art at Michaels: Katie discusses the uproar over AI-generated Halloween art at Michaels stores, highlighting the telltale signs of AI involvement and the quality issues that ensued. • Waze and Google Maps Updates: Dave and Sorg explore the new features in Google Maps and Waze, including building entrances, parking information, and more integrated traffic alerts. What’s the future of these navigation giants? • Old-Fashioned Wasp Removal: Dave shares his hilarious and practical experience of using bricks to tackle a persistent hornet’s nest. Home maintenance with a touch of humor! Stay tuned for more exciting episodes and don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for the latest updates! Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!