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. 🎙️ Subscribe and never miss an episode! 🔗 More at AwesomeCast.com 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