Dial-a-Dork
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Dial-a-Dork is a Cleveland, Ohio-based radio show that can best be described as "Car Talk for Computers". The show features live on-air computer troubleshooting, technology and social commentary, and off-the-cuff humor.
Dial-a-Dork started in January, 2005 on AM 1300 WERE, but due to a station format change later that year, the show has moved to an Icecast/Podcast format available only on the internet via the Dial-a-Dork website. A return to the traditional airwaves is in the works.
The cast (R=regular, O=occasional):
- Your MC Irv Katz (R)
- Dork Almighty" Matt Minar (R)
- "The Nicknameless" Russ Miller (R)
- "Dewey the Answer Man" Drew Ivan (R)
- "Dr. J the Science Ghey" James Schmidt (R)
- "Yoko the Architect" Dori Katz (O)
- Paul "Froggy" Schneider and Jodie "Tyger" Schneider (O)
- Amitai "Schmonz" Schlair (O)
- Doug "Señor Crapple" Cassidy (O)
- Dan "The Master Googler" Overton (O)
The Dial-a-Dork cast members each bring a set of knowledge, experience, and talent that is complementary, creating plenty of good opportunities for on-air chemistry and interaction. For instance, Irv is a Microsoft apologist while Matt is a Linux/Open Source devotee.
Dial-a-Dork can currently be heard Tuesday nights at 8pm via Icecast, but a complete archive is available at the Dial-a-Dork website, as is an RSS-feed. Dial-a-Dork gear is available at Cafe Press and also via the Dial-a-Dork website.
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[edit] External links
- Dial-a-Dork
- Dial-a-Dork Show Archives
- Dial-a-Dork Blog
- ThinkyThings
- "Schmonzcasting" references Dial-a-Dork in its analysis of the podcast medium
