EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle
Trevor Long
Updated 5 days 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 (417)
IN THE MAN CAVE: PETER OVERTON
He's the face of Channel 9, the anchor for the nightly news bulletin and an all-round nice guy. Peter Overton was good enough to spare some time with Chris Bowen and Trevor Long in the man cave to talk about life and career.
039 - Toilet Humour
Trev visits the Catch.com.au warehouse and has his eye opened to online shopping. Bowen drives the Mercedes X Class Ute, Geoff's great idea to get us chatting to other drivers using number plates, who's doing the housework in your home - Geoff's going bald so we discuss it, Public toilets when you've gotta go and Geoff gives us a lesson on hair care...
IN THE MAN CAVE: GREG RUST
You know him from Channel 10's Formula One coverage over many years, and from the V8 Supercar series TV coverage over years too - or frankly any motorsport event coverage, Rusty's been there - he's the voice of motorsport for many - so where did it start, how has that career evolved and what's happening now with Greg Rust, a great mate of EFTM.
038 - Trolleygate
There's a new scam doing the rounds and it hits on a very taboo subject and heaps of people will be falling for it - we're calling it Sextortion. Bowen has had a look at the new Rolls Royce SUV, Geoff wants to go bush and get back to nature, Trev has strong views on tap and go scams, Bowen reckons trolleys are the new victim of the plastic bag ban, Trev's worried about the use of local Facebook groups, He's also getting old - and Geoff does Coffee three ways
037 - Static in the air
Google's in hot water over Android with the European Union and we can't work out what the fuss is, Bowen's driving a stunning Lexus and Trev's got the Holden Equinox. How on earth can Maccas remove plastic straws? Will the drinks taste the same?? Bowen reckons the Dust and Humidity is causing more static in the air - have you experienced it? Catering drama - can we keep it simple folks? Arnotts is making biscuit tasting cakes and Victoria is banning Smoking!
036 - Jumping the Shark and Bulls Wool
Celebrating ten years of the iPhone in Australia with the boys talking about their experience with the iPhone over the years. Bowen drives the new Mini Cooper with UK tail lights as a feature. Elon has jumped the shark with his Thai rescue involvement or not? Do you drive with the air flowing in the car or not? Deliveryroo riders - pain or awesome? Why do water bottles have expiry dates? and do you take items of planes?
035 - Ghost Cars
Apple's App store turns 10 - do you remember you first app download? How the world has changed in that time. Bowen takes the Porsche Panamera to Grenfell and loves the drive. What is the deal with Ghost cars at the airport, abandoned cars in the car park. What good are drones? Geoff's flying a baby one from Big W and it's fun! Which is your most vital whitegood in your home? Are you a fan of the Sock Slider? Are you a spell shamer?
034 - Clubbing with Geoff
Would you pay for Facebook, or subscribe to a Facebook Group that has a monthly fee? Bowen drives the Suzuki Vitara range and it's a bloody great car - Woolies are now giving away plastic bags after a week of drama over the bag ban, Do you take calls or brush them - should we even call the Smartphone a phone? Farewell cards at work - strange things, and awkward too! Soundbars you can talk to, and nightclubbing with Geoff - good times
033 - Bags of fun
We talk Optus fail and the future of streaming, how will the future of sports rights work? Bowen drives the Ferrari 488 Spider and it's an instant winner, what is the deal with revolving doors - Bowen has started avoiding them. Geoff tests out the new bagless Woolies approach being great for the environment. Do you sit backwards on a train? Public transport etiquette - Male Jewellery - is it a thing, or not? And Geoff tries out the AirBNB for cars in the US.
032 - Cutting the grass
Bowen drives the all new 2018 Ford Mustang and shares his thoughts on what is a much better car following on from the highly successful Mustang here in Australia, Apple has launched a new Screen Time feature coming to iPhones soon, Bowen has a question about what time it's ok to mow the lawns or disturb your neighbours, Bowen also tests out a new Electrolux dishwasher with a huge range of features, Why does Fast Food have to be healthy? Geoff had to slum it in San Francisco because his card was cancelled.
031 - Old Spice and Candles
Amazon is brushing Aussies from accessing their US store and turning it into a Political debate. Bowen drives the stunning Audi RS4 and it's one hell of a super wagon, he's also been humidifying the house with Dyson's special fan, we resolve the question of who is most likely the "Common Man" - spoiler alert - it's not Geoff! Kim meets the President and that's no big deal - Should Cyclists be riding single file on our roads? Are you really prepared for winter - what the hell are you wearing? Geoff has a story about a candle - yep, that's true!
030 - 2 Beers please
Trev's testing a new offline translator, a little device that could change your travel to some non-English speaking countries. Battery start and battery powered lawn mowers - how are they and would you consider one? Bowen's been driving the Ford Escape, Elon Musk might have lost his mind this time wanting to rank journos, Geoff questions what people keep in their cars and he's testing a few apps to find out what he gets up to on his phone. Bowen's been driving a pram, we discuss wedding rings and rampant sexism online.
029 - Back in 5 Minutes
Google launches a crazy new voice assistant capable of making phone calls and sounding like a human - the boys discuss the ups and downs and uses of the system. Bowen is driving the Focus RS and reckons it's THE hot hatch, he's also pretty mad at the BP servo with a "back in 5 minute" sign, Geoff passes the new dad test, Nissan has exited Supercars and the boys wonder what it means for the series, Geoff's big on moisturiser, Trev used to work in a bakery and it turns out Geoff did too plus the great bottle swap rebates on offer!
IN THE MAN CAVE: John Laws
This week in the EFTM Man Cave is one of Radio's best known names. John Laws is a talkback radio pioneer who over a career of many decades has been the number 1 broadcaster in Australia and given a voice to many everyday Aussies. In Radio terms, it doesn't get much bigger.
028 - Geoff killed Siri
More smart home devices, Amazon's Echo spot is a fun little device with a screen - we discuss all the smart home assistant and Geoff goes off on a tangent and gets it wrong. Bowen drives the Volvo XC40 and loves it, the boys discuss Unlimited mobile plans and just if they should be called Unlimited. Is the new Commodore a sales dud? Does it matter if the artworks in gallery are fake, Geoff rides a desk at work, He discusses his babymoon and Angus has advice for the new parents..
027 - Spiders
How smart is a smart home and is it ok to get into it now - Chris and Trevor discuss their smart-home experiences, plus we've been driving a stunner from Mercedes, the E400 and it's out of this world and class leading in many ways, but Chris reckons its a let down too? Twitter reactions to simple mainstream topics, the Mustang is a head-turner still and Bowen is driving it again. Bowen is doing the dished with a brand new Electrolux - what he's looking for and how it works, plus the Royal Family and Trev's fear of spiders..
IN THE MAN CAVE: Baby John Burgess
Wandering into the EFTM Man Cave this week to chat Cars, Tech and general life stories is the one and only Baby John Burgess. Known as the host of amazing TV gameshows here in Australia like Wheel of Fortune and Burgo's Catchphrase, he's been on our screens and on the radio for decades, so this week he joins us in the Man Cave to chat with Trevor Long and Chris Bowen.
026 - Cops are Tops
There's a new range of TVs about to hit the market and as a result we've got great deals right now, so what is the incentive to buy the next generation? Also what is the sweet spot for TV prices? Bowen drives the all new Hilux variants in a spectacular part of South Australia, Aussie made watches - is this a thing, and are they worth it? The Mustang is back on the track next year hitting the Supercar series - good for the rivalry? How good is your memory? Trev's is rubbish, Bowen seems to have strong recall. Why do babies react the way they do to new people and does Henry hate Trev? 40 Zones around emergency services and why we reckon Cops are Tops! Plus Day Naps - they should be a thing!
SPECIAL: Cricket rights - check, check one two... did you get the check?
Trevor Long talks to Billy Birmingham - the 12th Man - about the changing landscape of cricket, his reflections on the Channel 9 commentary box and how it changed and what's to come with Foxtel and the Seven Network.
024 - Milking it
Dramas with the NBN with new technology rolling out - is the whole thing a drama or is it time to let it go and move on, the Ford Ranger Raptor pricing has been revealed and we discuss the price and what we should call these cars? Should Almond Milk be called Milk and what the bloody hell is it? Renewable energy - what's all the fuss and are you into it? Daylight savings and how it messes with kids, Trev's got dramas with being organised, the dinner solution for those who love to cook....
023 - The Men's babyshower
Would you use a robot Vacuum, Trev and Geoff have tested a couple but Bowen is still a Dyson man - the Subaru BRZ, better than the 86 and what's different? Trev's been playing Far Cry 5 and reckons it's a cracker game - Geoff wants a men's baby shower, should that be a "thing"? Have we lost our sense of humour - so many dramas based around twitter outrage. Wireless charging is all the rage so why is it so much better? Bowen has some rants about People cleaning their car windows on the freeway and lift etiquette.
022 - Let's go racing!
Cheats in Aussie cricket - how the country reacted, Bowen drives the Hyundai i30n and it's a beast, retro is back again with the new C64 mini - which system or which product would you like a retro version of? Apple gets deep into Education with new courses and a new iPad, how annoying is packaging that you can't open? Should we get a track day car? EFTM is sponsoring a Formula Vee car, bowen's back to an analogue watch and compares it to wearing a smart watch
021 - Imbeciles on planes
Geoff's away and that's great - this week we discuss the Facebook privacy dramas, Bowen's had two days in the new Hyundai i30 N but can't tell you about it, narks who want Cyclists to get away with not wearing a helmet, Bowen becomes vacuum expert, Married and First Sight and the mega show that it is, the McLaren 570S and stupid plane habits..
020 - The cat's ashes
TVs that blend into your walls are coming, Trev's been in New York looking at what Samsung has coming in 2018. Bowen explains why Lamborghini is getting into the SUV game with Urus, the boys drift into touchy ground to discuss pay equity and the questions of how to make it fair for all, Baby proofing Geoff's place and what Bowen can teach him. The Samsung Galaxy S9 - Geoff and Trevor's views. Are you being ripped off by your car service costs and Bowen's hatred for board games...
019 - Licking Snowflakes
Bowen has driven the entire new Holden Commodore range in New Zealand and shares his thoughts which might surprise you. Trev's been in Barcelona and has the latest on all the new phones coming in 2018, the boys discuss the myth of 0-100 figures being used in new car sales, Geoff talks Coffee and coffee machines. Would you pay for live sports on your device? Bowen is going fridge shopping and has a load of drama, Trev chatted with Daniel Ricciardo in Barcelona and has insights on what a top bloke he is.