Author: Jim Collison

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Weathering the Storm: Lessons in Home Backup Power from a Major Power Outage – HGG618

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It's a solo show this week. Last week's show was canceled due to a 100-hour power outage at theAverageGuy.tv studios. What did I do? What gadgets did we use? How did it go and how did we stay cool? All that and plenty of links in the show notes. Thanks for listening! https://youtu.be/_3B6IUc2vDQ Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Mark Robson with the Big BBQ and Grill Show for Summer 2024 – HGG616

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Mark Robson is my guest this week. We discussed various topics, including extreme weather patterns in Canada, grilling and cast iron cooking techniques, barbecue techniques and ingredients, and culinary creativity and experimentation. Mark shared his experiences and insights on using high-quality charcoal, proper airflow, and experimentation to find the right cooking methods for individual preferences.… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Gavin Campbell with the Meater Block, 3D Printing and Smart Toilets via the Finger Bot – HGG615

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Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm podcast is my guest this week. We discussed various topics, including severe weather preparedness, home automation, tech updates, data storage, and 3D printing. Gavin shared his experiences and recommendations, highlighting the importance of being prepared for severe weather events, investing in reliable backup power sources, and upgrading to high-end 3D printers for… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Jay Mattison with Cameras, Audio and the Future of ARM Computing – HGG614

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Jay Mattison is my guest this week. Jay discussed the latest gadgets, smart home automation, laptops, and processing power. He also talked about camera technology, including wireless microphones and road pros, and the limitations of wireless data transfer. He shared his preferences for audio equipment and home automation, and discussed the potential of large language… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Ed Sullivan with the new iPad Pro M4, Macs, and Productivity: Finding the Right Tools – HGG613

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Ed Sullivan joins me this week! We discussed his collection of Apple devices, including an iMac Pro, 16” MacBook Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 8. We discuss his decision to purchase his first iPad, a 13” 1TB model with nano-texture glass and a Magic Keyboard. We cover the accessories and apps he… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Adam Hickman with X3 Strength Training and Hydration Innovations with ionbottles – HGG612

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Dr. Adam Hickman is my guest this week. Adam is the Vice President of Org Development and Cast Members at Partners, a Walt Disney Company, and a former co-worker of mine at Gallup. We catch up over drinks and then dive into the show. We discuss The X3 Bar, a highly effective strength-training device using… Click for more / Podcast Player>