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April 26 - Make your Neurons Happier than Ever!

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April 28, 2008 09:57 AM PDT

TOPIC:April 26 - We're back from break and ready to go! Listen in for the "eye on security", cool sites of the week, and a fantastic inverview with Laura Fay of Happy Neuron!

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April 12 - A Missing Guest but a Great Show!

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April 14, 2008 12:41 PM PDT

TOPIC:April 12 - We missed having our expected Gary Milliefsky here, but tune in for geek trivia and all the regular monkey business like cool sites of the week and all!

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April 5 - A TechTalk TwoFer!

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April 07, 2008 11:38 AM PDT

TOPIC:April 5 - Two guests, two new regulars! "Eye on Security" starts, plus Jay Garmon and Geek Trivia becomes a TechTalk regular!

Geek Trivia saved from the TechRepublic trash bin (amazing what some people will throw away!), and Mark Beare starts his regular "Eye on Security".

IMPORTANT - Update on the 20% PC Tools discount! Click HERE and use the rebate code "TECHTALK" when you check out for a special listener-only discount!

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March 29 - Rapid Repair that iPod!

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March 31, 2008 11:17 AM PDT

TOPIC:March 29 - Aaron Vronko from Rapid Repair helps you stay green ... and save some green!

Thinking of throwing that flushed iPod Touch away because the damage you did is out of warranty ... or just too darn embarrasing?! STOP right now and listen to our discussion with Rapid Repair - you won't regret it!

IMPORTANT - Update on the 20% PC Tools discount! We had some incorrect information last week ... a special TechTalk newsletter update will be sent later this week with corrected info on how to take advantage of this TechTalk listener only special!

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March 22 - PC Tools' Mark Beare talks security, ID theft, and more!

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March 24, 2008 12:18 PM PDT

TOPIC:March 22 - PC Tools' Mark Beare breaks bad on Security, ID theft, and more!

If you've ever worried about the ongoing onslaught of identity theft problems, or any other of the security woes your computer may have, then you'll definitely want to tune us in this week!

PLUS - Mark gives everyone a 20% off deal from PC Tools, the coolsites of the week, and a special extended remix version of TechTalk as we talk tech with some of the following show's DJ's ... and don't forget that if you contribute to the show we will send you goodies!

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March 15 - Top 10 WORST Celebrity Video Games of All Time

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March 18, 2008 07:13 AM PDT

TOPIC:March 15 - Asylum! Editor Neil Gladstone and the 10 WORST Celebrity Video Games of All Time!

Neil and the TechTalk crew take a break from news and other seriosity to discuss the top 10 worst celebrity video games of all time! We discuss Michael Jackson, Dr. Ruth, Shaq-Fu and even the upcoming "Garfield Gets Real." If you have even 1/2 as much fun as we did, it's still likely illegal in most states!.

And as usual, the coolsites of the week, and don't forget that if you contribute to the show we will send you goodies!

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March 8 - Roxio/Sonic talks digital media!

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March 10, 2008 01:54 PM PDT

TOPIC:March 8 - Listen in this week as we talk about audio and video production, backups, online software as a service, the state of digital photography today, and the construction and playing of small woodwind instruments (really!).

And as usual, the coolsites of the week, and don't forget that if you contribute to the show we will send you goodies!

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March 1 - Discover Magazine's Top Science Stories

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March 03, 2008 02:44 PM PST

TOPIC:March 1 - That's right - top dog at Discover magazine Corey Powell comes on the show to talk about innovation, research, science, mathematics, paper batteries and the top stories of 2007 and today ... this is one of those don't-miss shows you will want listen to!

And as usual, the coolsites of the week, and our giveaways continue!

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February 23 - We're Baaaack!

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February 25, 2008 04:40 PM PST

TOPIC:February 23 - That's right, Mike is back from Cabo and ready to go! We'll give you a rundown of the top news of the past 2 weeks, and Mike tells you exactly why NOW is the time to buy an HD-DVD player!

And as usual, the coolsites of the week, and our giveaways continue!

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February 9 - Web(2.0)Trippin'!

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February 09, 2008 06:26 PM PST

TOPIC:February 9th - On our own this week, we talk about web2.0 stuff, Mike's upcoming trip - and what sites are helping me manage it - plus we give you the usual news, views, and reviews!

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February 2nd - Midwest Printed Circuit

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February 04, 2008 12:21 PM PST

TOPIC:February 2nd - Dan and Bob from MPC tell us all you could want to know about circuit board design and production ... they're in pretty much everything you own, shouldn't you know how they're made? Find out this week!

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Midwest Printed Circuits

Mike and Dave talk to Dan and Bob from Midwest Printed Circuits! Ever noticed that pretty much everything you own now (cars, phones, computers, fighter planes) comes with a circuit board(s)? Learn what goes into processing and creating these boards from our very own, very local friends at Midwest Printed Circuits!

TechTalk selected as a "Top Website" - The TechTalk show was selected as one of the 'brainier' top websites to watch in 2008 by CMP's Information Week Magazine, and we couldn't be more thrilled!

Microsoft buying Yahoo!? - Of course, we couldn't consider ourselves a news outlet if we didn't cover this biggie!

Track your pizza in realtime! - Coming soon to a pizzaria near you!

. . . Plus tons more - listen in to hear all the news . . . or if you need your fix in text, check out the TechTalk News and Links pages for constantly updated stuff we're checking out right now!

Poll Results Final - Do you watch TV/Movies on your PC?

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This week we want to hear what you think about the advent (possibly) of Micro-Hoo! ... the bastard child of Microsoft and Yahoo! Can it compete with Google? Let us know your opinion today!

NEXT WEEK - The Mike and Dave show returns! Tune in to a 'regular' week of Mike and Dave going after the top news stories, relating tips and tricks we've picked up during the week, revealing new winners to our giveaways (have you sent an email in asking to be included yet?), of course a cool site of the week, and more!

You can get a sneak peak at upcoming news stories and websites we'll be talking about at the TechTalk News page!

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GIVEAWAYS CONTINUE!

We've got two great contests going on right now ... We gave away our first ScanDigital services $50 gift card to Stacy in Wilmette - but you have to become part of the show or listen in to find out how to get your mitts on this great stuff! (or at least send us an email with your name and address and we'll make sure to put you in the bowl!)

Belvedere - This very cool little app helps you manage those out of control folders, automagically! It comes our way via LifeHacker.

Missing out on past cool sites? Go to the TechTalk Cool Sites Page and get them all in one big gulp!

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January 26 - PC Magazine Editor in Chief Lance Ulanoff

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January 28, 2008 07:49 AM PST

TOPIC:January 26 - Lance Ulanoff, PC Magazine's "First Word" and Editor-in-Chief. This week we had a fantastic talk with Lance Ulanoff about home video, audio, TV's, home networking, DRM, and a whole host of other useful things in one of our best interviews to date! You'll definitely want to check this one out!

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January 19 - The Mike and Dave Show!

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January 21, 2008 10:27 AM PST

TOPIC:January 19 - Mike and Dave are on their own this week, and kick off 2 new contests, chat about the top news stories, and as always bring you the best cool sites of the week!

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January 12 - Tim Weinziler of iolo Technologies

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January 14, 2008 07:35 AM PST

TOPIC:January 12 - Tim Weinziler of iolo Technologies discusses the ins and outs of their system mechanic product, security issues in general, and how you can protect yourself with Windows Vista!

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January 5 - David Friend, Carbonite CEO and Founder

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January 07, 2008 09:08 AM PST

TOPIC:January 5 - David Friend, CEO and founder of Carbonite online backup corporation comes on-air and talks with us about how to make your backups perpetual, secure, and recoverable with ease (and cheap too!).

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In addition to all this tech stuff, I also have a strong interest in physical fitness and nutrition, having been a pack-and-a-half a day smoker for 15 years who quit smoking, changed his diet, started working out and subsequently lost 50# - I recently completed the 'Run up the Hancock' for the 4th time!

I also play a little guitar (badly) and sing (worse), and love my wife and 3 kids desperately ...