Talking Technology With Trevor Long

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.

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!

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.

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....

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.

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

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..

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...

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.

Would you pay for higher definition catch-up TV services? The Audi RS5 has been in the garage and Bowen has his thoughts on it, the amazing MotionMount TV wall mount from Vogel's - being a Stay at home Dad and Geoff's life change coming. The annoying traits we have at home, the huge chicken shortage in the UK at KFC, Geoff's fishing experience, Bike sharing services and the pollution vs convenience plus the problem of farting on planes and our upcoming trips!

Elon Musk's Mars mission gets it's first test flight, we discuss this loopy bloke and his rocket plans, Bowen takes a look at the new Ford Ranger Raptor, Trev goes to Rome to see what Samsung is planning and takes in the sights on the back of a Vespa while Bowen sees what Bangkok is like and Geoff has his concerns.  Meanwhile Geoff tastes some crazy expensive Champagne, Trev has issues with school function but gets interrupted by the loose cannon and a very important announcement....

Our exclusive review of the all-new Apple HomePod - the boys discuss everything from the sound to the smarts of this $499 new Apple device.  Winter Olympics - does anyone care? Is the problem we are a summer nation?  South Australia's bold power plan with solar for 50,000 homes creating a virtual power station - but what's the catch?  Driving the Ford Escape mini SUV, The process of buying a car - what's it like and just how do people afford it.  Geoff's found the ultimate WiFi range extender and has a stupid story of the week.

No more grid girls at the F1 - what an outrage!  The boys discuss this, plus the all new Stinger GT is in the driveway.  How can you track your sleep with gadgets and gizmos, the worry Geoff has about lane filtering bikes, Fetch TV adds discovery channel - Bowen is doing an F45 diet challenge and it sounds horrible, Trev is intrigued by Airport signs, Elon Musk is selling flamethrowers but what does it mean for Tesla, Geoff's mad Ocean theory, texting the wrong person and Geoff's activewear.

The boys are at it again, discussing Amazon Alexa and Google Home and now even Apple's HomePod.  There's BMW's in the garage and the M2 seems to be impressing them all, but something about BMW is annoying Trevor.  What is the deal with Bath/Shower combos in Hotel rooms and while we are at it, why would you have a shower curtain!  A smart new device to turn your air conditioner into a smart home controlled device, the sensational Audi SQ7, Geoff's Zoo visit and Babies at the tennis!

We're in Las Vegas for the annual CES - Geoff, Chris and Trevor talk about the trip, the car rental experience, the road to Las Vegas - plus they pick their favourite things at CES and talk about a few gripes we have with the USA.... 

All the news and info from CES in Las Vegas covering cars, tech, gadgets and a whole lot of fun in between

Geoff cops a hammering from the audience this week, as we discuss the Apple Battery dramas, Lewis Hamilton's social media PC fail - holiday hot spots and favourites, the Kia Carnival and the stigma that shouldn't be, the drama with Banks and transferring money from bank to bank and Geoff's crappy story of the week.

It's official, Chivalry is dead so just how are men and women getting together these days?  Geoff takes a look at some new Nokia Health gadgets, a look at the new Star Wars movie with a massive spoiler included - the Ozziest 100 from Triple M and why its the best thing ever, our new Aussie cop cars and their resale value, Geoff's complete and utter lack fo general knowledge and some other crazy stuff this week too!

Oh my lord, the drama over the new Holden Commodore, how Trev and EFTM went viral and what we think of Holden's plans for the new Commodore.  Chicks on the job - what's your reaction when a woman comes to your place as a tradie?  Bitcoin - are you in, out or no interest at all - Trev's views and investment strategy, Eurovision or Globalvision?  Cyclists and the crazy idea to get rid of helmet laws, the HSC and how we all went at school.  Driving the McLaren 570s, Fake Penguins at a China Zoo and Geoff's hatred of Hamish and Andy.

The three boys are back, Trevor, Geoff and Chris discussing all things rubbish, including Amazon's plans for Australia - Bowen's horrid Spanish experience, The Robot Vacuum that sees all, the Royal Wedding and is Harry batting above his average, plus your questions on Fuel Economical cars, Voicebyte Feedback, Trev's drinking habits, Milo in Australia and your iTunes reviews.... we've got it all - except some