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Episode 41: Michellene Barrett of Englisha and David's Adventurous Vacation - Jul 02,2009

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The Kwass talks with Edward R. Murrow high school graduate and author Michellene Barrett about the recent publishing of her book, Englisha and David's Adventurous Vacation. In the interview, they'll discuss the challenges of being a teenage author and promoting the book. Barrett will also reflect on her first book signing.

Books | Reading | Amazon | Murrow | Teens

Episode 40: It's a Milestone for Showdown! - May 04,2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT

After returning in April from almost a three-month hiatus, System Showdown records a milestone with their 40th episode hoping not to be affected by the swine flu pandemic. This Showdown discusses the impact that the compatibilities of capturing and editing video on the new iPhone OS 3.0 will have on the mobile market. Speaking of compatibility, the hosts breakdown the features of the much-anticipated Microsoft Vine, which is believed to connect families and friends when crisis hit. With compatibility being this week's theme, Kwass and Jon direct those on the go-green bandwagon to some basic green upgrades that will make your home and savings more compatible with nature. As we've all seen lately, the federal government has steadily increased their compatibility with cyberspace; this week's debate concerns who's/what's more compliant: the Pentagon using Facebook & Twitter or .gov websites to spread their message? First Amendment to the max!!!

Apple | Macintosh | Windows | Microsoft | Digg

Episode 39: Back to Basics with Showdown! - Apr 20,2009

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT

After almost a three-month hiatus, System Showdown returns to the air hoping not to be affected by the struggling economy. This Showdown discusses the impact that Steve Jobs' new role as Digital Nomad in Chief will have on Apple's ability to produce innovative products. Speaking of innovation, the hosts breakdown the features of the much-anticipated Microsoft Zune HD, which is believed to go head-to-head with Apple's iPod Touch. With innovation being this week's theme, Kwass and Jon direct bloggers to some high gear Wordpress themes that won't cost them a dime. As we've all seen lately, coming up with innovative ways to steal has been on the rise; this week's debate concerns who's/what's more dangerous: The Somalia Pirates or Internet Piracy? ARRRRRRR!!!

Apple | Macintosh | Windows | Microsoft | Digg

Episode 38: Tech in '09, Will Windows Shine? - Jan 23,2009

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

It is certainly time for change as your favorite tech guys Kwass and Jon discuss many great and informative topics on this episode. For example, could the new features of Apple's iWork and iLife suites have the potential to wow PC users? The hosts also discuss the leave of absence that Steve Jobs has taken as CEO of Apple Inc. and Tim Cook's temporary takeover. What effect will this have on Apple's ability to constantly create innovative products? We bet you're also wondering how Barack Obama's new post will have on the tech world, so tune in to hear how the new president will use technology to communicate to the world like no other president has before. Don't forget about the massive surge of Internet traffic generated by millions of people tuning into live internet streams of Obama's inauguration all over the web. It's all on System Showdown with Jon and Kwass!

Mac OS | Windows | Obama | iWork | iLife

Episode 37: Brandon Harris Walker of Chinese Food on Christmas - Jan 02,2009

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Brandon Harris Walker, singer/song-writer of Chinese Food of Christmas joins Kwass & Jon for the second straight year to talk about his recently completed one song-a-month project and his plans for 2009. Kwass will also recap his 2008 Geekazine tech predictions and Jon will say whether they turned out happening. As for recapping 2008, the hosts will give their take on Lifehacker.com's top ten 10 Tech Lists and they'll provide their own top 10 websites, applications, and tech moments of 2008. Happy New Year to all!

Technology | Christmas | Youtube | Music | Judaism

Episide 36: Holiday Special, Showdown Speculates. - Dec 25,2008

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT

As broadcasting on Christmas is now a System Showdown tradition, Kwass & Jon speculate what products Apple will release at MacWorld Expo 2009. Will it be an iPhone Nano? Will be another generation Powerbook? They'll also give their take on holiday discounts for iPhone apps, and what applications you should be on the lookout for. Speaking of the holidays, Kwass will also be extending his greetings to Apple because as shown by their commercials, they have already sent their's to PC users. The hosts will also discuss other top tech tidbits such as the fast-growing rate of the Twittersphere on the Social Network Site, Twitter.com as well as the mass migration of Internet Explorer 8 users to the Firefox browser. Happy Holidays to all!

Technology | apple | microsoft | youtube | macintosh

Episode 35: Apple and Microsoft to compete in art of touch communications? - Nov 26,2008

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT

How does the touch controls of Windows Media Center 7 compare with Apple's numerous multi-touch products? Kwass and Jon break down Microsoft's entrance into the touch world at the click of their fingers. The hosts will also delve into Google's hot new updates to Gmail, especially the Google Video Chat feature on Google Talk.

Apple | Microsoft | Macbook | Windows Media Center | PC

Episode 34: Showdown's Return - Nov 05,2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Showdown returns with a bang as Kwass & Jon will be breaking down the day's votes in a technical way of course. There will also be a breakdown of Apple's announcement of tech specs for the new 13-inch Macbook and 15-inch Macbook Pro, and Microsoft's release of Internet Explorer 8. Not to mention, have you see the new Yahoo!? The hosts will divulge into that and some of their top Diggs on their first show back in a while.

Apple | Microsoft | Internet Explorer | Macbook | Showdown

Episode 33: Showdown... on the Road - Jul 31,2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The new iPod Nano to be Zune-like? Kwass and Jon break down the new generation of iPod Nanos and much more as they broadcast live from Camp Edward Isaacs once again. Be sure to join them under the covers and talk everything tech and more.

Windows | iPod | Apple | Showdown | Technology

Episode 32: Live from Camp Edward Isaacs - Jul 28,2008

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Kwass & Jon broadcast live from Camp Edward Isaacs, as they discuss a variety of topics ranging from the iPhone 3G to the speculation of a MacBook Touch. They will also break down Apple's .Mac move to Me.com's email platform, as well as Microsoft's opening of an xBox platform.

Microsoft | Apple | Windows | xBox | Macbook

Episode 31: Simulcast with Sports Docket - May 29,2008

Thu, 29 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Episode 30: Michael Weinreb and Book Review Show Part II - May 23,2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Michael Weinreb, author of Kings of New York joins Kwass & Jon to talk about Weinreb's coverage and chronicling of the Edward R. Murrow Championship Chess Team of which Ethan is a player on the team. Weinreb will breakdown with the hosts why chess is a sport, and a competitive one at that. Later on, the hosts plan to reveal what their favorite Youtube parodies of presidential campaigns are.

Chess | Edward R. Murrow | Edward R. Murrow HS | Kings of New York | Michael Weinreb | New York | Sports | Tech | Technology | Youtube

Episode 29: Kevin Ryan, Search Engine Watch - May 16,2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Episode 28: Book Review Show - May 13,2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Andrea A. Lunsford, co-author of Everything's An Argument joins Kwass & Jon to breakdown the fresh, tech-savy coursebook for Advanced Placement English. In addition to prepping Ethan for the AP Exam, Lunsford will explain their argument and perspective of rhetoric in the 21st century. Indeed, Kwass and Jon will present their argument of Mac vs. PCs and Lunsford will analyze their strategies. The show begins with a taped interview with Patrick O'Keefe, author of Managing Online Forums.

Episode 27: Yahoo Yada Yada with Microsoft Over? - May 08,2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Penn Masala of "The Facebook Skit" - Apr 25,2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Penn Masala, the world's first and premier Hindi a cappella group formed in 1996 at the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Kwass sits down with some members of the group who took part in "The Facebook Skit", a music video which has received over 5,000,000 views on Youtube. The video is a parody of the popular song Hero by Enrique Iglesias and the social network Facebook.

a Cappella | Facebook | Kwass | Penn Masala | Social Networks | Technology | Technology | Youtube

Episode 25: Patrick O'Keefe, author of Managing Online Forums - Apr 23,2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:30:00 GMT

Watch Episode 25 on UStream.TV - Apr 23,2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:18:12 GMT

You can watch tonight's episode and interview with Patrick O'Keefe on UStream.TV by going to www.ustream.tv/channel/system-showdown at 6:30 p.m. EST. Create a UStream.TV or BlogTalkRadio account to join in the discussion with Patrick.

Episode 24: System is Set for Matzah - Apr 16,2008

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Episode 23: Tech Wear and Tear - Apr 09,2008

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kwass & Jon will discuss some websites, apps, and technological pieces of software and hardware which are becoming outdated and losing a consumer base. Then, they'll take a look at some items and websites approaching a rising status.

Technology | Windows | Microsoft | Apple | Macintosh | Showdown

Episode 22: Can Showdown Fool You? - Apr 02,2008

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Episode 21: iPhone SDK and American Idol - Mar 12,2008

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Episode 20: Milestone Showdown - Feb 27,2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine will join Kwass & Jon to talk about such hot topics like how to be successful in podcasting, and the conclusion to the writer's strike. Candid Comedy segment returns, but embellishes upon Mac vs. PC jokes. The host also plan to give their thoughts on American Idol thus far.

Apple | Comedy | Geekazine | Macintosh | Microsoft | Technology | Windows | Writer's Strike

Episode 19: Start em up, Showdown - Feb 20,2008

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michael Krigsman, of the ZDNet.Com Blog "It Project Failures" joins Kwass & Jon to breakdown hot topics such as Microsoft-Yahoo saga, Yahoo's other options, and Social Networks effect on IT world. Adrian Bacon, of Apple News Log podcast will breakdown the latest Apple News with the hosts. Showdown also launches a new segment Candid Comedy. JewishDood talks about his Youtube Channel. Showdown looks to build on their record best 48 LIVE Listeners.

Social Networks | Social Networks | Technology | Windows | Yahoo | ZDNet | Apple | Comedy | Macintosh | Microsoft

Episode 18: Showdown Can Now Vote, Not Hosts - Feb 13,2008

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Episode 17: Take Two, Will Apple Win This Time? - Jan 30,2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

President Bush presented his last union address on Monday night, so there won't be no Take Two for him. However in Steve Jobs's address, there clearly is a take two for AppleTV. AppleTV may be upgraded but does it match up to Media Center Extenders and the xBox 360 of Windows Vista? Kwass & Jon breakdown this comparison in Techno Throwdowns. On tap is the firmware release of Jailbreak 1.1.3 for iPhones/iPod Touches. Into gear is Digg Effect, Tube Talk, Idol Talk, and Internet Inside. Guests TBA.

American Idol | Apple | AppleTV | Digg | iPhone | Leopard | Macintosh | Microsoft | Showdown | Vista | Windows | xBox 360 | Youtube

Episode 16: Thin Tech Time? - Jan 16,2008

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Episode 15: Holiday Special - Dec 26,2007

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Chill by the fireplace with Kwass and Jon. Singer Brandon Walker will chill with the hosts. Rick Savoia, the host of "The Force Field" on the Tech Podcast Network, will talk TPN, the future of IT, among other topics. Douglas Bell, of "PreviewCast" and "phpBB Weekly" podcasts, is a Mac enthusiast, and will talk Apple and forums. Kwass and Jon will reveal their grievances with Facebook, and breakdown some of their favorite shows on the Tube. Not TV, but Youtube! However, they'll talk Office.

Apple | Digg | Facebook | Youtube | Macintosh | Microsoft | Network | Podcast | Tech | Windows

Chinese Food on Christmas - Dec 25,2007

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:36:57 GMT

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Episode 14: A Tech Guru's Scheme - Dec 19,2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Jon and Kwass will breakdown some the hottest technology gifts. Next week, Showdown will have its first-ever 90 minute show, a Holiday Special in primetime (just happens to be Christmas Day). Two apps discussed will be Garage Band (for Mac OS X) and the new Facebook Beacon. Kwass will describe his first experience using Microsoft Surface , and also tell Jon the wonders of Tablet PC, the Dell Latitude XT. Other debates will include Mac vs. Win for top 10 products of 07, and The Digg Effect.

Apple | Dell | Digg | Facebook | Macintosh | Microsoft | Technology | Windows