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From Baja to Buns: Star Wars, Sandstorms, and Seth Rogen Skins | AwesomeCast 731
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On this episode of AwesomeCast, the crew returns after a stormy week in Pittsburgh that knocked out power citywide! Sorg, Katie, and Dave catch up on their tech-filled travels, including live streaming Baja SAE Arizona and rock shopping in Tucson. Katie dives into her Star Wars-themed social media marketing for Mancini’s Bread on May the 4th, while Dave covers a landmark ruling that now allows Kindle and Epic Games to link to outside stores on iOS, changing Apple’s walled garden. We highlight local innovations in 3D printing at Pittsburgh International Airport and discuss Slate’s $20K no-frills electric truck. Plus, Chachi gives us the scoop on the GTA VI release date, Google Gemini’s Pokémon Blue win, and a surprising new Call of Duty skin.
Power Outages & Recovery: Last week’s show canceled due to severe Pittsburgh storms and widespread outages.
Pittsburgh Marathon: Katie and Dave recap their marathon adventures and Steel Challenge medals.
Baja SAE Arizona Recap:
Sorg’s team live-streams 4-hour Baja Endurance event.
Overcame dust storms and wireless interference.
Intern John, student volunteers, and Enjoy Wrestling’s Scotty Swemba helped make it happen.
May the 4th at Mancini’s Bread: Katie’s Grogu marketing campaign and Star Wars-themed bread humor.
Apple App Store Ruling:
Kindle now links directly to outside purchases.
Impacts Epic Games and Apple’s 30% cut model.
3D-Printed Military Parts:
Air Force and SAE engineers save costs by 3D printing aircraft drip pans.
Local manufacturing efforts at Neighborhood 91 near Pittsburgh Airport.
Slate’s Minimalist Electric Truck:
$20K US-made EV with no paint, touchscreen, or stereo.
Ideal for DIY modders and city use.
ChachiSays Video Game Minute Highlights :
Call of Duty: Seth Rogen announced as new skin in Black Ops 6.
AI vs. Pokémon: Google Gemini 2.5 beats Pokémon Blue, edging out Claude AI.
GTA VI Release Date: Now officially May 26, 2026, disappointing fans
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