EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle
Trevor Long
Updated 1 day agoWe're getting back to basics, talking technology, taking your calls and your questions about technology, talking to industry leaders about their companies across cars, tech and lifestyle products. Email Trev via the EFTM Website or send an SMS 0477 657 657
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Episodes (423)
067 - Women's Issues
We've read your reviews - thanks! Please join the Man Cave on Facebook! - now this week, Bowen drives the 2020 Holden Colorado - why do people spend big bucks on these cars? We discuss Kids and Bunnings, Lime Scooters and where they could and should be - the issues with Recycling habits and the thought of a Bamboo toothbrush. Bowen shows us the amazing BMW 3D surround view, for pet lovers, a new concept to turn your animal into a pillow - Mrs Bowen's driving, Bad manners and voice assistants - a love of Ice Magic and - well, more.
066 - Swingers
Look, there's been a bit of drama - the boys drove an Electric car a bit too far... the story, and more.... New train line and trains in Sydney - we're calling on everyone to just calm the hell down - it's a good thing! Do you play board games? What's your favourite?? How Bowen struggles with Online shopping, the quest to end Junk Mail is failing - problematic packet opening and drinking sewerage water... your thoughts?
065 - Cling Wrap
The boys as usual cover off the week in tech, cars and lifestyle. But let's be real, it's nothing more than 1 hour of pure drivel.
064 - Libido
There's a new sheriff in town - DJI launches the Osmo Action - a New GoPro Competitor. Bowen is driving the Alpine A110 and it's a rocket-ship, he's also using the new Telstra TV 3 and loving that too. Trev reads YouTube Comments, Bowen stuffs up a Supermodel's name, Kids are messy as all hell, locking your car is a legal requirement did you know that? . How many fingers am I holding up - and getting an office pet!
063 - Blown away by VR
Bowen and Trev get their first look at the new Oculus Quest and it's mind blowing - really! Bowen's driving two great BMW's and has the lowdown on what they're like if you're flush with cash. The weird but hot selling sleep device, Traffic Problems and how to solve them - LEGO sales up up and up, Ordering Pizza on Facebook chat, Southern Comfort's crazy deal for Volleys, Kids are clumsy, and Canberra's Light Rail.
062 - Chippy
This week Trev finally fully reviews the Huawei P30 Pro - and we ask - why should Bowen try Android? We're driving the Mazda CX5 and Kia Sorento SUVs and discuss the market and buying plans.... Has Siri gone too far controlling your tap? Organ deliveries by Drone, the high end Coffee machine from Jura, going Electric for your Lawns with Ryobi and the Convertible - should you drive one? When is it right to have the top down? Finally, we remember the great man, Peter Frilingos.
061 - Hairdressers
Trev and Bowen discuss the good old days of Vinyl as Trev looks at Sony's Turntable with Bluetooth - Bowen is driving the NISMO Juke and we've still got the all-electric Ioniq for Bowen's drive impressions. Trev looks at data around our love of Mobile Phones vs our Wallet, Trev and Bowen BOTH talk LG VACUUMS, the new Aussie Luggage company JULY, a weird but great new Mouse. Dycleaning what the hell is it? Courier Dramas on a next level scale, Women and their hairdressers - all in one action packed episode!
060 - Integrity
All together again, the boys are back - and this week we're talking electric cars, the long and the short of it, plus we're driving the Hyundai Ioniq EV right now. There's a HEAP of new TVs coming from Samsung, LG and even Aldi so we discuss that... Trev's got the new Huawei P30 Pro and it's sensational. Bowen is driving the Renault Koleos, John's reviewing the new game The Division 2, and the Noise in offices. How good or bad are open plan offices. And here's one actually ringing people - it just doesn't happen much any more!
059 - Honesty
Bowen's missing - does it still stack up? Your thoughts? Talking foldable phones and what the future holds - tracking your kids with the new Alcatel Smart Watch from Vodafone, tap and drive - the Hyundai keyless entry solution coming soon to a car near you. LG's crazy amazing Mopping Vacuum, John's gaming segment - the first and last? Smart TV ads and thongs - are they a good thing?
IN THE MAN CAVE: Daniel Ricciardo
Talking all things F1 in 2019, his move to Renault, the differences in the cars, the possible close racing in 2019 and responding to claims by others about his move. Trevor Long sits down with Dan at Pre-season testing in Barcelona (you'll hear the cars in the background)
058 - Express Post
The boys discuss the latest home security cameras coming out from D-Link and how they take on the current brands and products. Bowen drives the HSV SportsCat but is it a HSV? The boys drive the Hyundai Ionic PHEV and Trev wonders why it exists, Bowen has an app to remind you of your rego renewal, Trev has an app for the kids finances, John's Car is back and working, and we take a look at Tinder - worth sticking around for....
057 - Respect
Facebook turns 15 - all the dramas over the last year - is it a good thing though overall? Bowen drives the Subaru Forester 2019 and Renault Megane RS - John reviews the Kogan Agora 9, Bowen and Trev hit the mountain for the 12 hour, Trev talks Pies, John got to the office without a car - how? And movie star dramas... All happening on the EFTM podcast.
056 - Collaboration
The Suzuki Jimny - a classic or a joke? Bowen seems to love it, what do the boys thing? Trev's handing out Smartwatches which gets us thinking about the law, Bowen finds a solution for those putting petrol in a diesel and vice versa - the concern about Trev's love of lego - John is a Poet and doesn't he know it, plus the airing of grievances - Full page ad or twitter?
055 - CES LIVE SHOW
The show is well and truly underway, the boys are back and on fire. Recorded LIVE they discuss everything from the future of cars to massage chairs, hypnosis, air purifications, clocks, smart toothbrushes, big yachts and combine harvesters, losing a phone in the toilet and a little treat for John Boy
054 - CES 2019 SHOW ONE
The boys are deep into CES 2019, it's day 1 and the show is underway so Trev, Bowen and John get together to discuss what they've seen and what's hot at CES 2019.
053 - CES PREVIEW
A live show talking all things CES with John who's about to head to the US and CES for the first time ever...
052 - Loyalty
Just what was hidden under Christmas Trees this year? Trev takes a look at the App Store rankings to work it out. Bowen drove a Tesla to Bathurst with the latest Version 9 software on it and has a look at new features like dashcam built in and has his verdict. Love Cocktails - stay at home and have everything you need delivered with a new subscription service, Trev's had another pre CES injury - how this time? A pool. Air conditioning at home - why are our wives so against it? Wikipedia and Google Home giving false results on Trev's name plus the last of our UbiCar updates!
051 - Teamwork
Keyboard warriors that we are - what did we Google this year. The boys take on the Google list of 2018 searches. Bowen's been driving Fords and the new Focus impresses, Commonwealth Bank launches Apple pay - FINALLY, Freeview on the web - but why. Bowen samples a stiff drink, an update on the UbiCar challenge, Bowens robot maid, and Trevs online shopping fail.
050 - No Worries
The electric car revolution is hitting full swing, Bowen has driven the Jaguar i-Pace electric car and is impressed. We've launched our safest driver competition so it's time for you to join, Trev's a fan of a wireless charger that Bowen and Geoff don't seem to like the idea of, the Nanoleaf Canvas is up on the wall, Bowen's been driving fast and testing tyres, Trev witnessed some 5G action and Geoff is going off the grid. Oh, and hi to PETA:)
049 - We're not great drivers
Trev and Bowen have kicked of a mini challenge using the app UbiCar - it monitors and scores your driving, and we want you to take part - we're even offering prizes! Bowen puts the Mazda CX9 head to head with the Holden Arcadia, JBL have launched a Bluetooth speaker with a Digital Radio, the strange strange names and the troubles they cause - same sex walk lights in Canberra, John's poor twitter showing, Trev's Farming anger, a live Whiskey taste and Cash - what is it good for?
IN THE MAN CAVE: KAYO Sports CEO Julian Ogrin
The hype around KAYO Sports launching has been loud here at EFTM, lots of your comments, questions etc - so Trevor sat down with KAYO CEO Julian Ogrin to talk about what Kayo is, how it works and who it's aimed out - a podcast about all things sport and streaming.
048 - Robots, Christmas Lights and the Toyota Camry
Trev's been in Korea where he saw Robots giving directions, what he reckons are trees more beautiful than in Australia and learned about the brains ability to see more on an 8K TV. Bowen has great things to say about Kia's Picanto GT Line, we talk Smart Displays, Geoff's getting into Christmas lights, The Camry surely isn't the car of the year is it? Highway odometer signs and the dust storm. Oh, and Geoff's fascinated by the Lion King. Wow.
047 - Geoff's Wine
The Netflix of Sport - KAYO Sports launches with Fox Sports and more, just what you need as a sports fan right? The boys discuss. Bowen's into Hyundai's and their future energy cars, plus their sporty i30n, Geoff is up in arms about Bunnings new Sausage edict which raises more questions than it answers, LIME Share bikes are here and Trev's ok with them and explains why, Geoff makes his Auction Debut and gets pranked by the boys, Undercover cops posing as windscreen washers at lights to catch you on your phone, and Cat Food or Human Food - which is right for the kitty?
046 - Getting Chickens
Fresh from New York City - Trev asks - can an iPad Pro really replace a laptop?? Bowen is big wraps on the Hyundai Santa Fe - great family car option. The new smart screens, the Google Home Hub and Lenovo Google driven Smart Display. Trev's a bit frustrated by in-flight entertainment ads, and there's a question as to why on earth NSW Origin side needs an alternate jersey? Bowen is getting Chickens and we dig way too deep into that, plus Geoff has House of Cards issues..
045 - Holidays!
Trev's back from his Family holiday but Geoff's missing. Despite that, the boys discuss all things America, including the new Holden Arcadia, freakish robot humans, the Norton Core WiFi router, Silent cars, Internet Piracy and PC Rubbish like banning the term "Hey Guys" or Man sized Kleenex.