Archives for Black Friday

Podcast 1739: Thanksgiving with the Cheapskate

Podcast 1739: Thanksgiving with the Cheapskate

November 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Podcast 1739: Thanksgiving with the Cheapskate

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Throughout the year he is on the hunt for the best deals that can be found.  Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been two post Thanksgiving days when stores have traditionally lowered prices with hopes of ending the year on a profitable note.  In fact, however, Rick knows and can lead you to great deals all year long.  This weekend he will lead you, our faithful friends, to the very best deals available in the hidden corners of the Internet.

Listen to Rick Broida 10th Anniversary Cheapskate


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Show Notes

Hour 2

The second hour of our show is dedicated to answering your questions.

If you are listening over the Michigan Talk Radio Network or to our Podcasts (subscribe through iTunes) send us an email.  Today it’s a holiday crew here
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Podcast 1447 Nov. 22, 2014 Holiday Shopping Preview with Rick Broida

Podcast 1447 Nov. 22, 2014 Holiday Shopping Preview with Rick Broida

November 21, 2014 | Comments Off on Podcast 1447 Nov. 22, 2014 Holiday Shopping Preview with Rick Broida

Black Friday Weekend

 

Show Notes:

Hour 1

Is Black Friday Such a Good Deal?…and other holiday shopping issues

Rick BestRick Broida is not only our official “Cheapskate” but he is also our monthly guide to all the goodies and gadgets he gets to review.  Rick is a widely published commentator from HowTo.com to Time to CNet to Savings.com and a few other stops in between. You’re going to want to pay close attention and catch the tips, tricks and bargains that he has to point out at this gift giving time of year.

5 Insanely Good Deals That Make It Feel Like Black Friday All Year Long 

Click Here to Listen to Rick Talk about Kindle Fire, HP Stream 11, & Drone

Click Here to Listen to Rick talk about Moto G Phone & Pebble Watch

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Trapped in a Room with a Zombie is Rick Broida’s new business. First show Dec.12 at the historic Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit. Click Here for more information 

**Click for an IA Special Interview about Trapped in a Room with Zombies**

Proof Positive That The IA Team Is Hot Stuff

Picture above was taken by Rick Broida with the Seek Thermal Camera (iOS version –

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Resources

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Resources

November 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Resources

This list of shopping resources is good all year ’round since these two shopping “holidays” were simply created to promote online sales. Right now those digital sales have now nearly swamped “brick and mortar” commerce in the US.

The resources listed here are among some mentioned by Rick Broida, The Cheapskate, and Internet Advisor Gadget Guy.

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Podcast 1346 Nov. 23, 2013: Ed and Shane's Thanksgiving Special

Podcast 1346 Nov. 23, 2013: Ed and Shane's Thanksgiving Special

November 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Podcast 1346 Nov. 23, 2013: Ed and Shane's Thanksgiving Special

 

Happy Thanksgiving

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Show Notes

Hour 1:

2012 EdEd’s Excellent Advice: When Disaster Strikes

Ed Rudel has a checklist you will want to have on hand if disaster strikes in the form of nasty winter weather, flooding or alien invasion.

 

Shane Hamelin, CompuQuest Tech Expert

Shane’s High Tech Thanksgiving

Shane Hamelin has a list of things that will help you prepare for Thanksgiving and even fry your turkey without burning down the garage….we hope!

 

Black Friday_Cyber MondayBlack Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping Resources

Combined websites from Rick Broida, the Cheapskate and our other experts.

 

 

MiTechNews Report

Mike BrennanWeekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com, highlighting technology headlines from Michigan and around the world that impact of our state’s growing high tech sector. This MiTechNews report with Mike Brennan is brought to you by  the Engineering Society of Detroit, representing 16,000 engineers in Southeast Michigan. 

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 Hour 2: Answering Listener Questions

Shane Hamelin joins Ed Rudel, Paul Gurgul and Foster Braun to answer listener questions.

Watch out for the Crypto Locker Virus

 

 

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Internet Advisor: 11/17/12 The Cheapskate's Guide to Black Friday

Internet Advisor: 11/17/12 The Cheapskate's Guide to Black Friday

November 16, 2012 | Comments Off on Internet Advisor: 11/17/12 The Cheapskate's Guide to Black Friday

Show Notes:

Cheapskate’s Guide to Black Friday. Unstuff your wallet wisely with the help of Rick Broida, aka The Cheapskate (also Gadget Man).  For 5 years Rick has been squeezing nickels till the buffalo mooed.  Black Friday is coming and the deals are already being rolled out.  Catch Rick’s list of the Five Best Black Friday Deals.

Phoenix Guide to Detroit: Brandon Helderop, By day, Brandon’s occupation is in Marketing and Advertising. By night, he is the Co-Founder of Fail Detroit, a website that aims to promote innovation in Metro Detroit. When not doing those things, Brandon has a passion for writing about Metro Detroit’s startups, leadership and social media. You can follow him on Twitter at @B_Helderop. Emily Hay, our Social Media expert will introduce Brandon and share why she posted an entry on FailDetroit .

 

How to pick your next computer: Ed Rudel, Cal Carson, and Shane Hamelin share the key things to keep in mind when shopping for a new computer during Black Friday or the holidays.

CNET Laptop Buying Guide
CNET Tablet Buying Guide
How to Buy a Computer: TechSpot

Hour 2:

The First Week with Windows 8:…


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