PC/MAC SMACKDOWN

Episode #106 - We're BACK! with iPad!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:06:21 -0800

Episode #105 - Slide shows and roped off iPods

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:14:56 -0700

Episode #104 - Open? Closed?

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:23:11 -0700

Smackdown with us as we light a fire under the age-old argument of the PC/Mac debate. Which is better? Open or closed? Guests: Eric Luquette, Packard Sonic, Brian Hertziger, Mark Metz, and hosted by Michael Penney.

Episode #103 - Apple Talks!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:14:09 -0700

Apple Talks! Does the FCC listen? Find out as we smackdown about this an other items. Guests: Rich Hay, Packard Sonic, Brian Hertziger, Cal David and hosted by Michael Penney. (Sorry for the audio quality. Skype wasn't kind to us during recording.)

Episode #102 - THE BIG GOODBYE!

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:56:25 -0700

Yes you read that right. Rachel and I are handing the show off to the regulars on the show. We will be moving on to other things. We want to thank all of our listeners for the support and wishes on the show over the 3 years we've been doing this. I will sorely miss the conversations, and the banter. But life has to move one. Take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. See you on the silver screen someday. Cal and Rachel

Episode #101 - Double Wide iPhone

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:34:57 -0700

Is the iPhone going double-wide with iTablet? Is Microsoft photocopying Apple with their stores? Plus, Cal gives you an assesment on his netbook and Win7

Episode #100 - We did it! Number 100 BABY!

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:10:44 -0700

Number 100! baby! Yes, we made it. We walk down memory lane looking back on our favorite episodes

Episode #99 - MicrosoftMart and Google Voice

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:17:40 -0700

Microsoft stores and Google Voice. Lots of fun stuff to talk about as we are one episode away from out 100th show!

Episode #98 - Family Pack of Chrome

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:10:19 -0700

Windows 7 family pack and Google's shiney chrome OS news. Plus, we discuss mail programs.

Episode #97 - CAGEMATCH! What makes a PC/MAC what they are?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:03:12 -0700

Mark (The Zune Guy) Metz and Cal take on the subject of what makes a Mac or a PC what they are in a new CAGEMATCH edition!

Episode #96 - Security Essentials & Netbooks with Jeff Powers from Geekazine

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:48:45 -0700

Rachel and Cal have a spat about the SMACKDOWN netbook purchase. We also have JEFF POWERS from GEEKAZINE.COM. We discuss Windows Security Essentials and Netbook Collusion.

Episode #95 - Teen views & Cal's Dilemma

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:20:51 -0700

We get a teen perspective on technology as well as what it is like to be a geek in a rual area. Plus, Cal has a problem.

Episode #94 - PreNatal Clones

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:33:31 -0700

Episode #93 - WWDC 2009 Predictions

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:40:10 -0700

Episode #92 - File Views and Search Functions

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:15:00 -0700

Tonight we muddle through talking about file structure and search on Windows and OSX.
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Episode #91 - Rachel Returns

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:18:00 -0700

We talk about our favorite apps for PC and Mac as we welcome back Rachel from her vacation.

Episode #90 - RAIN RECORDING With Bill Paschick

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:02:00 -0700

We welcome Bill Paschick from RAIN RECORDING to talk to us about his great products. They are really the MAC of the PC world.

Episode #89 - Smackdown Gameshow

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:10:00 -0700

It's gameshow time!!!! win some prizes on this first gameshow version of the smackdown

Episode #88 - Mac Security with Alan Oppenheimer

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:07:00 -0700

A Mac Bot Net? WHAT? We talk about Mac Security with Mac security expert Alan Oppenheimer from Open Door Networks

Episode #87 - The DELL Episode

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700

It's the DELL episode. Yes everything Dell with special guest Mike Hamstra former Dell manager.

Episode #86 - The 2nd "Laptop Hunters" commercial

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:20:00 -0700

It's round two with the PC commercials and we discuss it's validity and effectiveness with Richard Hay, Brian Hertizger, and Eric Luquette.

Episode #85 - The great "Lauren" debate

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:04:00 -0700

Today is all about Laruen and the Microsoft commercial. We also end up talking about the economy as it relates to macs and pcs.

Episode #84 - Mac & PC roles with Scott Murphy and Jeff Smith

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:23:00 -0700

We ponder what Macs and PC's are good for with guests Scott Murphy and Jeff Smith. Eric Luquette monitors our live chat.

Episode #83 - iPhone 3.0 and Listener Mail

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:59:00 -0700

It a discussion about iPhone 3.0 announcements as well as read your listener mail and comments.

Episode #82 - Tami's Challenge

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:33:00 -0700

We welcome Tami Moore as she brings with us a challenge for us. She needs a new laptop and wants US to help her decide.

Episode #81 - SPECIAL GUEST Mark Metz - Zune and UI

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:22:00 -0800

We welcome Mark Metz on the show to talk about...the Zune...yeah I said it....the Zune. Plus some differences in UI between Windows and Mac.

Sneak Peek: The App Guys - Episode 1

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:37:00 -0800

Here it is! One day early! The sneak peek of The App Guys first episode. We review App Sniper, Lose It, and our toilet bowl app, Edge Browser.

Episode #80 - My Big Fat Rebuttal

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:53:00 -0800

Wow! Who would have thought that a blog post rebuttal would cause this much trouble. We talk about the three app restriction with Win7 starter, the possible new Mac Mini, and the whole rebuttal....thing.

Episode #79 - Microsoft-Mart & Apple Legal Woes

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:59:00 -0800

The Microsoft Store? Psystar wins a round? Plus, the difference in closing applications in Windows vs. Mac.

Episode #78 - Windows Vista/7 clarity with Richard Hay

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:10:00 -0800

We welcome special guest Richard Hay from windowsobserver.com. We discuss many things windows including Vista, Windows 7 versions, and pricing.

Episode #77 - Cal is a !@$%@$$

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:57:00 -0800

Rachel calls Cal a bad word as we talk about Mac Trojans, Songsmith, Windows updates, and ATT&T getting all funky.

Episode #76 - Scoble Calicanis Interruptus

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:49:00 -0800

We read your email and comments on the website and guess who ends up interrupting us...Scoble and Calicanis....sort of. It does turn out that these twitter invites were indeed spam. But it did make for some really funny stuff...Enjoy!

Episode #75 - Support, Steve's Health, and Mobile Me coolness

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:48:00 -0800

PC vs. Mac support, Steve's Health, and some props to Mobile Me...for once. We talk about all of this and more as we welcome Brian Hertziger back to the show.

Episode #74 - CAGEMATCH! Vista smothered in BACON!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:32:00 -0800

Tonight it's a cagematch between Rachel and special guest Brian Hertziger from the "Escape Windows Open Apple" podcast. We disscuss Vista, UAC, and...well...Bacon.

Episode #73 - Beau's MAC! - Windows 7 - Macworld

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:13:00 -0800

Beau tells us all about his new Mac Mini, Rachel goes over the upcoming Windows 7, and Cal and Rachel go off on the MacBook Pro's non-removable battery.

Episode #72 - A look back at 2008!

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:12:00 -0800

We look back at 2008 on the PC/MAC SMACKDOWN! Here is looking ahead to a great 2009!

Episode #71 - Happy Holidays Smackdown Style!

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:46:00 -0800

Season's Greetings everyone. Tonight we discuss some items in the news as we wrap up another great year of smacking down in 2008.

Episode #70 - Your mail and Vista's dirty little secret?

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:20:00 -0800

We read your mail, talk about a clueless middle school teacher, and Cal talks about a potential dirty little secret behind Windows Vista.

Episode #69 - Apple vs. Psystar

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:33:00 -0800

Are there nefarious plots behind Psystar. We examine the breaking news out of the Apple vs. Psystar case.

Episode #68 - CAGEMATCH! Windows below 90% share?

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:20:00 -0800

Microsoft market share is below 90% for the first time in 15 years! OMG! Is this trouble in paradise for Redmond? We try to find out in an all out CAGEMATCH!!!

Episode #67 - CAGEMATCH! Apple Anti-virus?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:03:00 -0800

The world loses it's collective mind about Apple suggesting it's users use antivirus. Is this valid? Is this a big deal? We try to find out in an all out CAGEMATCH!

Episode #66 - Holiday Shopping Guide

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:41:00 -0800

It's the start of the holidays and so it's time to talk about what to give (or not to give) the techie in your life as a gift.

Episode #65 - Mac Mini Murder

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:00 -0800

Mac Mini's Murdered in cold blood. Vista Sucks!....battery life. Plus WE GOT BUTTONS!

Episode #64 - The Audience Speaks!

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:30:00 -0800

Tonight we answer the call of our wonderful audience and read some listener mail.

Episode #63 - CAGEMATCH! Upload yours!

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:26:00 -0800

Upload yours! We have a cagematch over what in the world is Microsoft doing putting an upload yourself kiosk in front of an Apple Store!

Episode #62 - CAGEMATCH! Windows 7 U.I.

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:59:00 -0800

It's a CAGEMATCH! We smackdown about new aspects of Windows 7's interface in a knock out, drag out fight of a cagematch!

Episode #61 - The Apocalypse of Firewire.

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:38:00 -0700

Is the End near for Microsoft? Is Steve Jobs nuts for axing firewire off the MacBook? Cal, Rachel, and Eric L. try to find out.

Episode #60- THE CORONATION!

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:08:00 -0700

The OFFICIAL introduction of Rachel Baker as the new Co-Host of the show. Welcome Rachel!

Episode #59 - Tax my Mac

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:39:00 -0700

Windows 7 is now....well...Windows 7, the Mac be taxin' you, and MacBooks all around us. Cal, Rachel, David, and Eric kick around these topics and more.

Episode #58 - Rachel in the hizouse!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:46:00 -0700

We welcome Rachel Baker to the show as we smackdown about iPhone 2.2 update, xp getting some new life, and the new Macbook event Oct. 14th.

Episode #57 - Windows 7 and the vanishing iTunes

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:17:00 -0700

Windows 7 public beta?, Apple App store woes?, iTunes going away? WHAT? Catch this and other topic with Cal David, David Flashner, and Eric Luquette.

Episode #56 - Commercial Bricks

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:41:00 -0700

From the new Microsoft commercials to the new "brick" form Apple, tonight is a grab bag of topics that we muddle through even though the stinking Packers lost!

Episode #55 - Leather giraffes and iPods

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:57:00 -0700

Smacking down on the 2nd Seinfeld commercial plus we wrap up the "Let's Rock" event from Apple

Episode #54 - Microsoft strikes back!

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:55:00 -0700

Microsoft's new guru's and Jerry Seinfeld....will this bold new approach be what they need?

Episode #53 - Superiority Complex

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:31:00 -0700

So tonight we start to ask the question...what does it mean to have the superior Operating System on this labor day episode.

Episode #52 - What?! Cal Hates Apple? What?!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:01:00 -0700

Has Cal finally lost it? Has he turned to the dark side of Microsoft? Hmmm.....listen and see?

Episdoe #51 - News and Mail

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:51:00 -0700

We dip into the listener mail bag a bit as well as cover some news. Now if you will excuse me....I have to go watch the olympics! :)

Episode #50 - Our 50th show!

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:32:00 -0700

Our 50 episode! We take a look back at past smackdowns to see if we really learned anything by now!

Episode #49 - Our 2nd Anniversary Show!

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:23:00 -0700

OUR 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We disscuss the state of the union for Microsoft and Apple. Plus, the Mojave Experiment.

Episode #48 - Gravitational Pull

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Ballmer spills some beans as Psystar isn't the only thug in town. We discuss these and more tonight with David Flashner and long time listener Eric.

Episode #47 - The iPhone Chronicles

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:00 -0700

The iPhone wrap up show. We had to. OK, we did it....now lets move on!

Episode #46 - CLASSIC THROWDOWN!!!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:41:00 -0700

Beau returns as we smackdown over a variety of topics. From Bill Gates retiring, Beau's Mac Mini, to Business Models.

Episode #45 - Apple TV Battle

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:27:00 -0700

What happens with two Mac heads don't have a PC person to push around? They bash each other of course. David and Cal go head to head debating the worth of the Apple TV.

Episode #44 - PERSPECTIVES VOL.4

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:56:00 -0700

Tonight is another in our PERSPECTIVE series as we welcome three listeners as well as talk about some scary news.

Episode #43 - Lawyers in Love

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:58:00 -0700

Tonight we try really hard NOT to talk about the iPhone. We do, however dive into some current events, PC/MAC smacking on the web, and Sprout Core.

Episode #42 - Post WWDC 2008

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:51:00 -0700

Tonight we break down the WWDC 2008. So really just another iPhone episode.

Episode #41- Pre WWDC 2008

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:49:00 -0700

Tonight we talk about what we think will happen at WWDC08....wait...no we just really talk about the stupid iPhone...geez!

Episode #40 - Housekeeping

Tue, 20 May 2008 05:36:00 -0700

Just a bit of housekeeping before I go on vacation!

Episode #39 - Mail Time!

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:35:00 -0700

We go over some listener mail as well as some voice mail too. Plus what in the world is with Psystar and Apple?

Episode #38 - Commercial Mayhem!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:53:00 -0700

Tonight we ALL get on Apple's case about the new Mac/PC commercials. Plus we make fun of Microsoft's internal Vista video.

Episode #37 -The Metaphor Game!

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:14:00 -0700

Tonight we do away with all this serious stuff and have a bit of fun with the Metaphor Game!

Episode #36 - Marketshare Matchup!

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:01:00 -0700

Apple's market share is rising so what does Beau have to say about THAT? Find out in a quite heated debate.

Episode #35 - Sony Blunders with Adobe

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:12:00 -0700

Tonight we have a surprise guest talking about switching. We also talk about the blunders of Sony and Adobe.

Episode #34 - SDK TKO! and Beau Returns!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:17:00 -0700

Beau is Back! We tackle the iPhone SDK and the Microsoft/iPhone relationship. Join Cal, Beau and David Flashner as we throw down about this hot topic.

Episode #33 - Mail/Apple TV/Support

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:15:00 -0800

Beau is still AWOL but we found some interesting news about Apple TV and Apple support.

Episode #32 - Smackdown Idol

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:37:00 -0800

We are in search for a new PC Host! Plus we read your listener mail.

Episode #31-Macworld 2008 Coverage

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:04:00 -0800

Our west coast correspondent, David Flashner, covers the Macworld expo 2008.

Episode #30 - BALLMER'S EMAIL ADDRESS & CES/MACWORLD

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:01:00 -0800

Our guest Mark was so fed up with Vista he emailed Gates and Ballmer AND GOT A RESPONSE!!!! Oh yeah, CES and Macworld too.

Episode #29 - PERSPECTIVES Vol.3 - Eric Loves his Mac!

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:04:00 -0800

We check in with Eric Schuman to see how his is liking his new MacBook Pro and give you a preview of 2008.

Episode #28 - PERSPECTIVES VOL.2

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:32:00 -0800

We continue with our perspective series in which we interview audio recording expert Eric Schuman and his perspective on PC's and MAC's

Episode #27 - CAL FINALLY GOES NUTS!

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:36:00 -0700

It had to happen. Cal finally goes nuts on Beau! We Smackdown over your listener mail and forum posts. Hang on this is going to be a wild ride.

Episode# 26 - iWork vs. MS Office

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:23:00 -0700

IWork vs. MS Office. We explore the differences in this Lightning Round.

Episode #25-iBrick iBlame

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:54:00 -0700

iBrick, Apple, and lots of blame to go around as we welcome back our guest David Flashner.

Episode #24-Amazon vs. iTunes

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:21:00 -0700

Is iTunes dead? Is Amazon the next big thing? We try to figure it out on the first LIGHTNING ROUND show.

Episode #23 - WE'RE BACK!!!!!

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:31:00 -0700

Yes! we are not dead yet! - We ease into the smackdown again with a good old cagematch!

Episode #22 - PERSPECTIVES - Vol. 1

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:21:00 -0700

We start the first in a series of shows dedicated to interviewing the general public about their computing experiences.

Gadget Garage Preview! - Episode 1-Speakers

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 09:41:00 -0700

Enjoy this treat as Beau and I take a much needed short vacation.

Episode #21 - Oh S@#t! it's the iPhone episode!

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:49:00 -0700

You know we had to...we talk to David Flashner and Victor Johnson calling in ON their iPhones to talk about....well thier iPhones.

Episode - #20 VIDEO - Part 3

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:45:00 -0700

Part 3 of our video version of episode #20 - Hope you enjoyed them all!

Episode -#20 VIDEO - Part 2

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:22:00 -0700

Part 2 of our video version of episode #20.

Episode - #20 VIDEO-Part 1

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:34:00 -0700

Part 1 of our video version for Episode #20.

Episode #20 - SPECIAL EDITION - Leopard & Safari

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:02:00 -0700

To celebrate our 20th episode we talk about the new features in Leopard, the new Safari for Windows and experiment with a "video" version of the show.

Episode 19 - PreLeopard Grab Bag

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:18:00 -0700

OSX Leopard is right around the corner so we are going to talk about many news items leading up to its launch.

Episode #18 - Pirate Philosophy 101

Sat, 19 May 2007 05:29:00 -0700

Today we smackdown about the differences between the basic philosophies between Microsoft and Apple.

Episode #17 - BEAU STRIKES BACK!

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:53:00 -0700

BEAU ON THE ATTACK!!!-Today Beau smacks down Cal as he has no idea what Beau is going to bring up.

Episode #16 - THE SECURITY SHOW!

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:10:00 -0700

THE SECURITY SHOW! - Today we welcome Alan Oppenheimer and Eric Kindschi to discuss Mac and Windows Security!

Episode#15 - FUDfest!

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:19:00 -0700

Today we celebrate our new website by talking about FUD. Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.

Pulbic Service Announcement - NEW SHIRTS!

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:00:00 -0700

A brief collection of housekeeping items - THE NEW SHIRTS ARE HERE! - go to angryshirts.com and pick one up today!

Episode#14 - Attack of the Audience!

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:14:00 -0800

Today we smackdown again about your listener mail as well as other important announcements.

Episode #13 - Vista! Vista! Vista!

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:55:00 -0800

The Vista Episode! Join Cal and Beau as we review and rip apart Windows Vista!