Beste Marc Anthony Arena Podcasts (2024)

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83 Foghorn Turns the Tables 33:32

13d ago33:32

33:32

Yes, it's another Torment a Scammer Medley! Tonight, Foghorn Leghorn encounters the following: "Geek Tech", a fake company which claims to be a product (er, service?) of Geek Squad A Medicare impersonator who just woke up A DirecTV impersonator claiming they're a cable company rather than a satellite provider. When he chastises me for wasting his t…

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82 FINALLY, Open Laptops 38:06

21d ago38:06

38:06

In tonight's solo teaching episode, Marc discusses: A very cruel joke called the "Virus Shield Chromebook" - who perpetrated it and why it's a huge waste FaceTime calls are now available to users of non-Apple devices! Was it magnanimity on Apple's part, or was it something else? FINALLY - a laptop that's not only repairable, upgradeable, but also O…

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81 Foghorn Goes Surfing 34:03

1M ago34:03

34:03

It's another Torment a Scammer Episode! I received one of those fake emails that claimed I was on the hook for some McAfee software. (OF COURSE, ALL OF THESE ARE FAKE. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO GET YOU RILED UP SO YOU CALL THEIR EVIL IMPOSTOR HELP DESK.) So, I decided to call, or rather, Foghorn Leghorn did. When I got too much for them, they told me no…

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80 The 5000 Celebration 43:54

1M ago43:54

43:54

Today we celebrate surpassing 5000 downloads!!! Since I don't buy likes or otherwise puff up my numbers, those are all real "viewers like you". Thanks for continuing to spread the word. First I explain what I've been up to and how I'm transforming my career into public speaking. Then we do a few interesting articles: Excelsior Pass, which was a pow…

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79 Analog Forever with Jenny Tiffany 36:07

2M ago36:07

36:07

Today we welcome the amazing Jenny Tiffany. She makes brand new 80s music and album covers, and sells them on... brand new cassette tapes (and MP3s). In a world of cloud-controlled products with forced obsolescence, she's my favorite contrarian. Tonight we discuss: The divergence between digital creativity and factory control WHY people are still a…

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78 Step Back for a New Perspective with John D. Hanson 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

Are you stuck in your life? Do you know anyone who is? You'll want to hear today's episode with John D. Hanson. WOW do we have some mind-blowing concepts from this brilliant man. John is one of the few people lucky enough to have escaped Rochester, and once he did, immediately found acceptance and success in greener pastures. He enlightens us with …

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77 My Name Is Andy 30:39

2M ago30:39

30:39

Shoutout to listener Steve T who heard about me on the War Room with Jim Quinn. He said he loved these scammer episodes, so I'm dedicating this one to you. The first one is a tech support scammer. My personal favorite moments: "What's your name again, young lady?" - "(Sigh) My name is Andy." "You don't need to subscribe the Twitter." "Do you have s…

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76 The Funny Episode 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

Tonight we host the very funny Las Vegas comedienne April Biggirl Lee! She's one of those people who's just naturally funny and can light up a room with her train of thought. Our first article is a funny one, perhaps because it's so realistic: A family summons a priest to perform an exorcism on an HP DeskJet. Our next article isn't as funny, but ju…

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75 The Anecdotal Engineer Pt 3 17:10

2M ago17:10

17:10

It's our 75th episode!!! Tonight we wrap up our discussion with Steve the Anecdotal Engineer. We discuss a really genial new invention that harvests all that wasted 5G energy in the air! We wrap up by "delineating" the difference between "support" and outright cloud control. It's an important distinction! Thanks for telling your friends about the s…

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74 The Anecdotal Engineer Pt 2 24:20

3M ago24:20

24:20

Tonight Steve the Anecdotal Engineer returns. He explains: The different processor types (CPU vs GPU) and what they're good at. The different architectures (Motorola, PowerPC, Intel/AMD, ARM) Why are these new Apple chips screamin' fast, and what are the tradeoffs? Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of this discussion, where I throw an article…

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73 The Anecdotal Engineer Pt 1 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

It is important to me that the general public know at least a little bit about the tech products they use every day. So tonight I introduce to you, Steve the Anecdotal Engineer. He uses analogies to explain technical concepts very clearly so they're easy to understand. We explain: What is RAM? What is a hard drive? What is a processor? What are pro…

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72 No Longer Alone Pt 2 34:04

3M ago34:04

34:04

This week concludes our two-parter with Mike from McGyver Tech. Yes, the "parallel universe" Marc even shares his love for imagery in brand names. He's so resourceful, there ain't nothin' he can't solve. Tonight's article exposes JUST HOW MUCH data is copied out of your smartphone when you link it to your car. Marc spends most of the episode saying…

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71 No Longer Alone Pt 1 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

During the darkest days of my career's "busy period", I thought I was the only IT guy in the world who was both ethical and competent. I am thrilled to report that I was wrong. Tonight's guest, Mike Cowan from McGyver Tech, is based in LA and heard me on a Pittsburgh talk show one morning in 2017. He called me up and said "Hey, we think the same wa…

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70 Keeping passwords safe - from the real bad guys. 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

Tonight we discuss: How free software is marginalized - In other words, there are things in modern life that can't be done with free software, and instead require some proprietary technology. However, I argue that it's a lot better than it used to be. Using a password manager, especially with "sugggeeeesssted" passwords, means relinquishing control…

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69 A Generation That Doesn't Question 36:24

4M ago36:24

36:24

This week we discuss: How Google Chrome ranks as the worst browser in terms of privacy (even amongst its peers) Which alternatives get the job done without all the spying Marc's new Edge Obliterator Script protects you from the Edge nagware How Google proposes to replace cookies with FLoC, which pigeonholes you based on your "type" The Colonial Pip…

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68 Their Own Medicine 46:57

4M ago46:57

46:57

Most of us have seen those scary popups that tell us we have viruses and beg us to call a phone number - but now they come with scary sirens and scary voices. They know most seniors can't lower their computer volume, especially when the popup is in fullscreen mode. We all know virus scanners and laws can never stop these things, because they're sim…

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67 The Virtual Power Plant Scandal 40:48

5M ago40:48

40:48

It's a solo teaching episode of the CEP! Today we celebrate over 4000 downloads! We start the show by discussing Microsoft's latest debacle, the Recall Scandal. Oh, no big deal. Just them force-attacking every Windows PC with something that recorded your voice by default without any knowledge or permisison, that's all. More to come on that one, but…

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66 Foghorn Has a Car Accident 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

Tonight I continue with my "Torment a Scammer" kick: A personal injury lawsuit scammer calls to ask if I've been in a car accident. Foghorn Leghorn answers in the affirmative, and it all goes downhill from there. The next scammer claims that he wants to give me health insurance benefits, but he needs MY credit card number in order to pay me. Intere…

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65 Guido Sarducci vs The Scammers 34:02

5M ago34:02

34:02

And now, the moment you've been waiting for: It's another Torment a Scammer episode! First up, we have a Spectrum imposter. I give her the runaround by constantly changing my tune as to what cable company I subscribe to. Next, we have a very revealing call from a guy who admits I'm not "the no call list". I HIGHLY doubt he's referring to the Americ…

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64 Microsoft Outages and Update Attacks 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

In this episode, we'll discuss some recent Microsoft cloud service outages and explore why they still happen. We'll also discuss: Some recent update attacks and the resulting destruction to Windows PCs. What causes update attacks and how to prevent them. And finally, after eleven years of Marc hosting tech talk shows, finally, finally, someone in t…

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63 Is Microsoft Exchange Safe? 30:19

6M ago30:19

30:19

Tonight we discuss cybersecurity breaches: In other words, people stealing each other's data instead of doing something constructive. Microsoft Exchange is a software product from 1996 that holds your emails in a server. In 2021, the world watched as bad guys broke into Exchange servers and sucked emails out like a vacuum. The bad guys then shared …

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62 How Far We've Fallen 50:50

6M ago50:50

50:50

It's another one-hour special! Today is a solo teaching episode, where Marc discusses: Nick Francesco's exposure of Apple's "Designer Exodus" A Plain English history of what brands of processors Apple has used, and the opportunity to repurpose old Apple computers and tablets You've heard of JD Power & Associates. It's a company that surveys consume…

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61 HP's Inky Oil Spill 51:54

7M ago51:54

51:54

When Marc saw this article, he knew he'd have to summon Dr. Mike to help him get through it with a bit of levity. Tonight's one-hour special is about the HP ink cartridge scandal. Not only does HP charge an arm and a leg for their cartridges, but they're now sending out update attacks that turn your printer into a paperweight if you dare try and us…

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60 Exploiting Loneliness in Older Adults 38:19

7M ago38:19

38:19

Tonight's solo teaching episode focuses on one very poignant article, entitled "Can AI Curb Loneliness in Older Adults?" Many seniors are lonely. In response, one new company is now selling/renting robots to the elderly. It's one thing if you talk to it when you're lonely at home, but one lady reported shunning her family reunion because she felt a…

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59 Selling Who You Are with Janet Gervers 38:18

8M ago38:18

38:18

Tonight's guest is Janet Gervers! One day in the 1990s, she heard about the web, and decided she should be a web designer. So she moved to San Francisco and the next morning the web took off! We even get a history lesson on the origins of Flash multimedia. She's now an expert in online branding, emphasizing branding that authentically communicates …

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58 The Heroics of Weakness with Aaron Welty Pt. 2 47:39

8M ago47:39

47:39

Here's the long-awaited sequel to the interview with our very own superhero, Aaron Welty. Tonight we discuss: What sparked his journey to Capitol Hill "Why aren't I at the next level yet?" Saving the world versus being the world to someone What happens when you realize life is finite When a group of students lay their hands on him and prayed for hi…

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57 The Heroics of Weakness with Aaron Welty Pt. 1 46:56

8M ago46:56

46:56

Tonight's guest is Aaron Welty. He has succeeded in life despite a number of obstacles, such as Cerebral Palsy, and worse yet, being born in Detroit. After doctors told his family he wouldn't survive past childhood, he defied them by going to work for the House of Representatives, climbing a mountain, and traveling the world as a motivational speak…

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56 Being Authentic with Taylor Abrahamse, Part 3 43:43

8M ago43:43

43:43

This is the third and final segment of the Taylor Abrahamse interview! How does Marc remain optimistic? Is it your job to save the world? Why 9 is better than 11 Being your own worst enemy "I'm really uncomfortable with the idea of relaxing." Entering a dojang, stripped of the trappings of life, with nothing left besides your core identity Removing…

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55 Being Authentic with Taylor Abrahamse, Part 2 47:24

8M ago47:24

47:24

Today we continue our discussion with thinker/songsmith/voice actor Taylor Abrahamse. I hope you're finding this as fascinating as I did! We discuss: Artists (and us) leaving the whole scene behind and retiring (but then what?) WHY people like certain songs - what components make up a good song? The cynicism, pandering, and formulaic nature of this…

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54 Being Authentic with Taylor Abrahamse, Part 1 39:15

9M ago39:15

39:15

Tonight's special guest is Taylor Abrahamse. He's a thinker, a songsmith, and has been a voice actor for several famous TV shows and animes. I don't even know where to begin. We talked about so many fascinating things, we had to do three episodes. Here are some of the many topics we covered in Pt 1: Trying to be unique in a world of Taylor Swift fa…

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53 DVDs and Old Cars Forever 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

Today is a solo teaching episode where Marc discusses positive articles! If you have some data you really care about, like family photos, you can now burn it to a Thousand-Year DVD. It has a surface made of minerals, and is projected to last 1,000 years. How do we know this? Well we put them through torture tests like extreme heat and moisture. The…

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52 My Chicken Fries Were Delicious 40:27

10M ago40:27

40:27

It's another Torment a Scammer medley! Here's some of the mayhem you'll hear today: The first Spectrum impostor didn't understand percentages, so I explained to him that 120 was 50% of 240 until he snapped. In the next clip, I was talking to a Spectrum impostor and my other phone rang! It was a Medicare impostor so I put the phones together to let …

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51 AI Bots at Olive Garden with Hank Eder 41:51

10M ago41:51

41:51

Today's special guest is Hank Eder - he helps small businesses by focusing their messaging and branding, finding their target market, and making them a logical website. Marc met him through the Polarizing Networking group (look them up), which is full of raw, unfiltered people instead of the buttoned down or fake meetings you might've attended. Han…

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50 The Prodigal Sergeant 39:48

10M ago39:48

39:48

It's the 50th episode celebration!!! Sgt. Tim returns tonight to discuss: -Formalized control versus philosophical anarchy (social pressures and mob rule) -Containment of a deception versus the peace and freedom that truth brings -How to get free chicken salad croissant sandwiches -JRR Tolkien's concept of taking a terrible aberration and weaving i…

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49 Being Genuine with Jim Shulman 38:29

11M ago38:29

38:29

Today we welcome The Amazing Jim Shulman! We discuss why entrepreneurs make the crazy decision to run their own business: Is it vulnerability? Does it mean I'm a failure at other things? Control? Time management? Independence? Fulfillment? Insanity? Yes. Who is The Amazing Randy and what can he teach us about IT? Did you know you can define your bu…

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48 More vs Better with Daniel Andrews 35:50

11M ago35:50

35:50

Ever been to one of those networking meetings were people just pepper their resume around the room? They think it's a numbers game, and fail to get to know people, so they're forgotten easily. Today we learn how to do the opposite, with special guest David Andrews. He reminds us we don't need MORE connections, but BETTER connections. Marc recounts …

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47 Foghorn Moves to Idaho 35:46

11M ago35:46

35:46

Today we do another medley of scam call snippets! One guy calls me (as Foghorn Leghorn) and asks for my zip code. I pull a number out of the air and he looks it up and concludes that I'm from somewhere called "iDAho". I roll with it. Next guy calls and says he's Spectrum, then I convince him he's from AT&T, then he claims he's from Consumer Cellula…

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46 Humility and Souffles with Sarah Fletcher 31:03

11M ago31:03

31:03

Tonight we talk with Sarah Fletcher, calling all the way from London. She helps nonfiction authors promote themselves and their brand. It turns out she can write a description of her clients better than they can describe themselves! We discuss an article about humility - what it is, and what it isn't. Turns out humility isn't about trumpeting yours…

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45 Digital Totalitarianism 26:06

12M ago26:06

26:06

Today we discuss an article about the Australian government's attempt to regulate Facebook. Facebook didn't like that, so they created a blackout of all news articles on their site. Do you see what happened there? Facebook said, hey, yeah, sure go ahead and regulate us. We'll show you who's really in control here. Google also threatened to shut dow…

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44 Going Viral with Steve the Spoon Guy 30:33

12M ago30:33

30:33

Today we talk to the latest viral sensation on TikTok: Steve the Spoon Guy. Resurrecting the lost art of playing the spoons, Steve brings a smile to the faces of a new generation. We discuss what going viral means - how it inflates some people's egos, but to others it just gives them the satisfaction of knowing they've made somebody' happy. We also…

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43 Battling the Steering Wheel with Nevin Hira 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

Today we welcome Nevin Hira, the guy who inspired me to take my humble little side gig and make it into a full-time business. We discuss a new trend of moving tech manufacturing (iPhone, Fire Stick, and more) toward Vietnam and India. Since India is already known as a big hub for IT services, it makes sense for them to add IT manufacturing to their…

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42 Jazz Guys with Joe Dimino 38:25

1y ago38:25

38:25

This morning we interview the self-proclaimed chameleon, Joe Dimino. He's a podcaster, a YouTube star, a painter, a jazz guy, a former sportscaster, oh yeah, and the computer guy for his school district. The CEP ain't your usual tech talk show, so we spend the first part talking about jazz people and how they really see the highs and lows of life, …

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41 Reprogramming Your Brain with Derick Johnson 45:11

1y ago45:11

45:11

This guy's intro about himself was so interesting we didn't have time for an article! Derick Johnson tells us how he does not only body training, but re-training your mind. Most of us are on auto-pilot throughout the day. We check the news and social, we watch some videos, we light up a cigarette, we pace around the house, whatever it may be. He he…

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40 Prof Justin Teaches Us Cybersecurity 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

We're celebrating our 40th episode, and have reached 2,000 downloads! Today Prof. Justin calls in to explain Cybersecurity. I just thought it was a bunch of guys in a big room running scans, but it's much cooler than that: He runs a command center that resembles the war rooms of Hollywood, which simulates cyberattacks on critical infrastructure suc…

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39 The Caddies That Zig 31:07

1y ago31:07

31:07

Today we discuss Cadillac's implementation of a few 3D printed parts - sure it's just a few and it's a PR stunt, but 3D printing is all about freedom, so it's important. Marc goes off on a tangent about Caddy's renaissance in the late 90s with models like the STS, Catera, and the wild CTS-V, where they took their small sedan and plopped in a Corvet…

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38 Car Subscriptions and The Right to Repair 29:22

1y ago29:22

29:22

Today we go back to Ordinary Time and Marc finds new ways to digest the backlog of articles. We discuss one about how car subscriptions were poised to take over the world, then Covid hit, and there went that idea. On its own, It's a really cool idea that has makes sense for travelers and city-dwellers, but it should not replace real car ownership. …

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37 Climbing Capitol Hill Pt 2 56:48

1y ago56:48

56:48

In the second half of our talk, Riley Cagle explains what our representatives can do for us, and it's pleasantly surprising. Then I hit him with some articles! The first article is a recent one where Microsoft has fallen under the scrutiny of European antitrust officials. The fact that they bundled their [pathetic] Teams software (not to mention th…

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36 Climbing Capitol Hill Pt.1 43:15

1y ago43:15

43:15

Today we interview the fascinating Riley Cagle, whose resume includes working in a US Congressional office and being a lobbyist on Capitol Hill. He teaches us HOW Congressional offices work. (I felt like I was there!) We learn how they deal with the massive amount of comments they receive via letter, phonecall, or email. (One office received 1.7 mi…

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35 The Conversion of Justin 47:03

1y ago47:03

47:03

A Support Scam is where you get a scary message on your screen (often accompanied by loud noises) that tries to scare you. It says you have viruses and trojans and then tells you to call a phone number. If you call, people answer and CLAIM to be Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, etc. Of course DO NOT CALL THEM. The ONLY time they can hurt you is if you cal…

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34 The Engagement Principle with Kassy Laborie 45:28

1y ago45:28

45:28

You're gonna love this one, folks. Tonight we talk with Silicon Valley veteran Kassy Laborie. She's a Virtual Training Consultant who became an expert on video meetings and working from home... 22 years before Covid! We discuss how Zoom won the privilege of having its brand name synonymous with video calling (like Kleenex, Xeroxing, or Googling) by…

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