Best Marc Anthony Arena Podcasts (2025)

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103 The 7000 DL Celebration Pt 2 30:50

2d ago30:50

30:50

Tonight on CEP! Programmer and YouTuber K0 returns to finish our 7000 Download Celebration! He explains how Support Scammers and their mules operate and what his group is doing to protect seniors who encounter them. Apple's attempt to detect "depression and cognitive impairment" What they record about you to make that detection, and why the whole t…

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102 The 7000 DL Celebration Pt 1 26:37

8d ago26:37

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Tonight on CEP! We're celebrating hitting 7000 downloads by interviewing a really brilliant programmer called K0. We concur on things like the hazards of fake cleaners and futility of consumer VPNs, and how both of us find our 10 year old laptops to be perfectly sufficient even for our advanced work. We discuss how you have the familiar Windows on …

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101 The Rise of Karl 31:15

15d ago31:15

31:15

Tonight on CEP: A very special Torment a Scammer episode! Marc announces his new Webinar Waiting Lists - one for consumers and one for aspiring technicians! Foghorn calls those Norton impostors back, and asks them why they keep urging him to cancel. (Once you request a refund, they can ask for your credit card or bank account numbers.) I then hear …

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100 Liberation Celebration 35:13

24d ago35:13

35:13

Tonight we have a very special 100th episode for you! We broadcast from Dr. Mike's hot sauce cellar in Ohio, where Marc breathes clean air and displays a sense of humor We revisit the Right to Repair Movement- exposing how Apple designs their products to be so difficult to repair you end up throwing them in the garbage. When Apple removed all the p…

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99 Is Apple scanning your photos??? 35:44

1M ago35:44

35:44

Spoiler alert - the answer is yes. They're sucking every photo you take into iCloud, and analyzing it to make sure you're not up to no good. Control always helps the situation, right? While they refuse to assist the government get into iPhones in exceptional cases such as the San Bernardino attack, they'll gladly spy on you themselves all day long.…

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98 "Someone Out There Needs Me!" with Elizabeth Gifford Maffei 37:04

1M ago37:04

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So! Now that we hit the brakes last week on lives that were headed in the wrong direction, how do we create the lives we actually want? Today, a Quantum Growth Practitioner named Elizabeth Gifford Maffei joins us to answer that question. Many people stay home and just "exist", because they were told they are useless and can do nothing else. In real…

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97 Stop and Ask for Directions with Stacey Altomari 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

Do you ever feel like your life is going off course in the wrong direction? Do you worry that you've wasted time? Well have we got a show for you! Today we'll talk about how to put your foot down and stop the car, and reorient yourself toward where you want to be. Stacey Altomari joins us to talk about: WHY we tend to obsess over threats Your body …

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96 Norton Impostors Sell McAfee to Foghorn 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

Tonight on CEP: Your favorite scam-baiter returns with more antics! A Visa fraudster calls me regarding charges on my Amex. Makes perfect sense, doesn't it? I call them back on several phones at once, so they can talk to themselves. Things get zany. When they ask for my credit card number, I tell them a few terrible words in Hindi. That throws them…

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95 Indian Caste System and Potstickers Pt 2 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Today economist Nevin Hira returns to conclude our discussion on: India's Caste System and how hints of it are present in Silicon Valley One employee's lawsuit against Cisco based on caste discrimination Microsoft's and Adobe's Indian CEOs and how they handle the situation well Automotive engineers adding a few lines of code here and there, resulti…

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94 Indian Caste System and Potstickers Pt 1 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

Friend of the show and economist Nevin Hira joins us today to give us great insight into: the Indian Caste System - what is it and how it is configured India's ultra-competitive IIT tech schools, and how many people vie for admission to them How Silicon Valley has a microcosm of India, and how they bring the caste system with them The only true way…

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93 How to ACTUALLY STOP Robocalls 26:35

3M ago26:35

26:35

Huge announcement - we've surpassed 6,000 downloads! Today we delve into the SHAKEN/STIR scandal - YET ANOTHER example of how my industry tries to solve a problem by slathering ultracomplexity and centralized control all over it. Spoiler alert: It doesn't work, it burdens the good guys with more "diiiigital certificates" and, in case you haven't no…

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92 Modern Despair 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

Today on CEP! Facebook stops NYU researchers from studying their own volunteers Hackers are using CAPTCHA to scam people (Are you surprised?) A Georgia school district puts cameras in classrooms (Imagine how much the contractor charged them!) "Tech workers are richer but less happy than most" (I explain why) "HP disappoints" (Are you surprised?) Mo…

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91 Hack the Planet 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

Tonight, on CEP! Some well-intentioned pea-brain suggests we include breathalyzers in every steering wheel of every new car. Great idea, but since 99% of all technology fails 99% of the time, most cars in the world will blow false alarms and stop working. This also contributes to the avalanche of new features that make cars too complex to fix, mean…

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90 Is Edge Actually Malware? 28:09

4M ago28:09

28:09

Tonight, on the first CEP of the new year! We expose what Microsoft Edge does to you, the consumer, and ask the question: Is it legalized malware? We discuss the helpful feature that didn't make it to Windows 11, and the terrifying anti-features that did We discuss the only person in the computer industry with something called "self-control". Get t…

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89 Chaos at the Cutting Edge Pt 2 37:03

4M ago37:03

37:03

Tonight we wrap my interview with the brilliant Jamarri from Ascension Hosting: Louis Rossmann being nominated for a government position, allowing him to call out Apple and others for their horrific lack of ethics The possibility that someday someone in government might actually care about saving money Most people currently in government think Outl…

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88 Chaos at the Cutting Edge Pt 1 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

Tonight on CEP! We interview the brilliant prodigy Jamarri from Ascension Hosting. He's half my age and twice my IQ, so put on your seat belt while we explain AI to you: The latest developments in AI, and what it can now do LOCALIZED AI: keeping AI home, away from the Cloud The current major AI contenders What is Hugging Face? Asking AI to really "…

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87 The Ketchup Episode 23:02

5M ago23:02

23:02

Tonight we play "ketchup" on our huge backlog of articles. I'm also moving to a new format where I "raise the plow" slightly, reading more headlines per episode and avoid digging too deep into each article. This should also reduce the beating of the many dead horses I've accumulated over the years. Here's what's on the menu for tonight: Texas resid…

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86 All of it is confusion! 33:02

5M ago33:02

33:02

Tonight on CEP! Co-host Dr. Mike joins us to slay some articles. Tesla releases Full Self-Driving Beta 9, with a caveat: Most things are fixed, but some new things are broken. Alas, that's how all update attacks work! At least Elon gives us a warning that should be applied to all software: "so please be paranoid." Dr. Mike makes a great Simpsons an…

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85 Where are all the EVs? 36:35

6M ago36:35

36:35

Tonight on CEP! Marc discusses: An article from 2021 predicting that all those pie-in-the-sky pledges to build only EVs by 2025-30 wouldn't come true. (Hint: The prediction was correct.) Akio Toyoda explaining that if Japan went all-electric, it'd run out of power in 6 months. I add to it that the real environmental impact is in the MANUFACTURING. …

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84 A Guy to Help Me Shower 27:00

6M ago27:00

27:00

Tonight, another Torment a Scammer medley with Mister Leghorn! American-sounding AI voices read off poorly-written scripts "Sir, you will hear a sound of music." "Oh, well I quite enjoyed The Sound of Music!" A real lady sounds so robotic, she makes Marc think she's an AI A scammer informs me that if I push the button on my Medical alert necklace, …

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83 Foghorn Turns the Tables 33:32

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M ago36:18

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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

12M 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

12M ago30:16

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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

12M 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

1y ago50:50

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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

1y 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

1y ago38:19

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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

1y ago38:18

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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

1y 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

1y ago46:56

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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

1y ago43:43

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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

1y ago47:24

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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

1y ago39:15

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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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