AV talk with a field-work pulse.
Technology ROX is a conversational tech and entertainment show built around home theater, automation, consumer electronics, and streaming news. Its episodes move from convention booth updates and movie releases to AV troubleshooting, smart glasses, CES chatter, and systems that were never meant to work together but somehow do.
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Technology ROX is a consumer tech and AV conversation show shaped by home theater work, smart-home tinkering, movie fandom, and loose weekend-recap energy. It does not behave like a lab review. Tony and Justin usually start from whatever is happening around them, then steer into streaming platforms, cinema news, local events, and the practical business of making technology work in real spaces. The pacing is casual and talkative. A segment might begin with convention booth details, artwork commissions, temporary airbrush tattoos, or a postponed sip-and-paint event, then swing into Ghostbusters, Roadhouse, Beetlejuice 2, Matrix 5, or changes inside Disney Plus and Hulu. Home theater is a major throughline. The show spends time around AV receivers, automation, Wi-Fi as a recurring almost-topic, equipment malfunctions, circuit boards, vendors, and the gap between polished product promises and actual installation headaches. It likes the messy middle. Mr. Grain brings the high-tech redneck angle, especially when the conversation turns toward technologies that were not exactly designed to cooperate. Ray is framed as the movie expert and Mr. IMAX presence, useful when the show wants a movie-industry perspective rather than another living-room guess. Mr. Wallace arrives as the motorcycle-riding super nerd. Those voices give the show a group-shop feel instead of a single-reviewer format. There is structure, but not too much. One episode openly tries a more organized format while admitting that structure is not the natural comfort zone. That honesty is part of the appeal. Technology ROX is strongest when it treats tech as lived experience: field work, late schedules, car-tire detours, holiday exhaustion, home automation arguments, and the strange consolidation of streaming services. It also keeps one foot in local culture, especially convention updates and Tony's art-related appearances. The humor is blunt, quick, and occasionally self-deprecating without turning the show into pure comedy. For PlayNext, the show fits listeners who want home automation and AV talk without sterile polish. It is for people who like gear, movie news, practical fixes, and conversations that wander because real tech work rarely follows a clean outline.
Made for: Technology ROX is for home theater fans, smart-home tinkerers, AV installers, streaming watchers, and movie-news followers who prefer casual conversation over polished product briefings.
What sets it apart: The show stands out by mixing field-tested AV perspective with local-event chatter, movie news, and voices who bring hands-on cinema and automation experience. Its looseness is part of the format: useful tech talk arrives through jokes, interruptions, and real-world troubleshooting stories.
Join Justin and Ian and NEW Friends our Industry Experts as they gives a few different perspectives on Tech Topics, Where anything goes! Justin--With over 24 years of experience as a lead designer/installer has a very unique approach to AV design. He’s backed by award winning commercial design solutions having been involved with one of CEpros top 100 companies for commercial and residential installations. Winning top designer of the year 4 years in a row, he’s not about seeking titles and awards but making sure the client is pleased with the end result. Coming from the Music world he has a particular ear for sound and design and hand selects the brands that are offered to our clients. His fo…
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Justin and Tony make consumer technology legible by testing products and systems against the realities of installation, ownership, and everyday use.
Technology ROX turns everyday buying and installation decisions into candid conversations led by Justin and Tony, often joined by other voices.
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A loose weekend recap powered by movie fandom, co-host chemistry, and a side project gaining shape.
Technology Rocks shapes its weekend recap into a modest portrait of a side project becoming something sturdier. The hosts sort through their usual mix of pop-culture items while noting 876 listeners and a push toward 900, which gives the episode a small but useful sense of…
Justin and Tony turn hi-fi backlash into a discussion of reviewer responsibility and high-end setup realities.
Technology ROX frames the response to Michael's High Fly Audio Adventures for Audio Files video "High Five Theft" as more than routine online noise.
A loose, funny look at whether Apple's headset feels useful beyond novelty.
The episode opens on artificial intelligence, but its clearest energy comes from the Apple headset conversation. The hosts treat the device less like a breakthrough object and more like something that has to survive ordinary use: weight, strap comfort, the ski-goggle look, and…
An eclipse-day tech check where password advice steadies breach anxiety and toilet-paper panic.
Technology ROX frames Eclipse Day as a wry stress test for everyday tech fears, with public panic sitting next to more ordinary account-safety worries.
A smart-home discussion lands best when the UPS driver calls and the garage door opens.
Technology Rocks divides its consumer-tech discussion between a streaming movie one speaker regrets not seeing in a theater and a smart-home setup that shows how convenience can become another monthly bill.
An Ironman-blocked weekend recap turns cartoon talk and podcast logistics into an amiable improvised dispatch.
Weekend Recap 5!!!! plays like a casual weekend dispatch, shaped by an Ironman traffic blockade, a makeshift recording setup, and a side trip into Velma season two.
Astros TV chaos meets blunt TV-mounting advice and a quick turn through LG and Sony.
Technology Rocks Episode 5 opens with Justin and Tony working through the familiar Astros viewing headache, then broadens into a wider look at RSNs, team broadcasts, and the confusion that follows when a club leaves the channel that carried it.
A practical security conversation about expectations, systems, and when to call a pro.
Technology Rocks! shifts into security, with Justin from Define Audio Video and Colby Wellston of Advocate Security walking through the questions that matter most: what a client actually wants, whether the job calls for surveillance or a broader security setup, and how far an…
Practical tech talk with real-world friction.
Hands-on tech from the show floor.
Two voices, seven seasons, zero toxic fandom.
This episode discusses privacy concerns and mandatory setup requirements with modern smart devices like Samsung TVs and cable boxes, continuing a series on technology issues.
Justin introduces a bonus movie review show format where he and Ray typically disagree, while discussing Ray's absence and recent activities.
The hosts engage in humorous banter about personal topics like colonoscopy prep and bike audio setups before starting a Q&A segment.
This episode features a casual tech podcast discussion among hosts, including banter about a missing co-host, merchandise plans, and a setup for a debate on Kaleidescape and tech predictions.
The hosts discuss their recent videocast experiment and the weird weather affecting their week, including apocalyptic rain and its aftermath.
The hosts banter about studio dynamics, Ray's travels related to IMAX and home theater, and humorous personal anecdotes.
The hosts discuss Mr.
The hosts introduce their technology podcast and briefly discuss current events before transitioning to personal weekend updates, setting up for a discussion on AVR (Audio/Video Receiver) home theater systems.
This is a sneak preview of an unplanned, off-the-cuff conversation about artificial intelligence with guest host Mr.
This bonus episode addresses listener questions about AirPlay 2, explaining it as Apple's proprietary technology while briefly comparing Android and Apple devices.
The hosts gather in the studio to answer listener questions and recap previous episodes while discussing personal quirks like ear fatigue and home theater opinions.
Two hosts discuss how a severe storm and flooding disrupted their lives, forcing remote recording and causing power outages, Wi-Fi issues, and personal challenges.
The hosts discuss being busy with work, plan to pause home theater topics, and share updates on movie releases like Beetlejuice 2, Amazon's Roadhouse, and Matrix 5.
The hosts discuss working remotely due to Iron Man-related disruptions and announce their upcoming appearance at Comicpalooza over Memorial Day weekend.
A live podcast episode discussing Super Bowl Sunday, including cultural aspects like the halftime show and language, while sharing personal plans for watching the game.
The hosts of Technology Rocks introduce their show, mention reaching nearly 900 listeners, and discuss local news about Comicpalooza where Tony will be at Booth 1932 with opportunities to meet the Back to the Future cast.
This episode discusses movie news including a new adaptation of The NeverEnding Story and the trailer for Alien Romulus, while touching on home theater projection technology.
The hosts discuss their weekend and lack of preparation for a conversation about movies and home cinema technology.
The hosts discuss the integration of Hulu content into the Disney Plus app and speculate on future streaming bundles involving ESPN and other studios.
The hosts discuss local happenings including Comic Palooza appearances by Michael J.
This episode discusses upcoming CES technology news, smart glasses, and Netflix's Stranger Things with industry experts.
Hosts Justin and Tony discuss their podcast's new audio improvements and their usual Monday solo format while engaging in humorous banter.
Two hosts discuss their weekend plans including car inspections, banking, and possibly seeing the new Ghostbusters movie while joking about creepy voices and character impressions.
The hosts discuss upcoming events like Comicpalooza and an art festival, share updates on postponed activities, and talk about new movie releases including Roadhouse and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.
This episode features a discussion with Ian Grain about home automation technologies, focusing on making incompatible systems work together, particularly for UDI wires and swimming pool applications.
This episode features a casual conversation about technology and upcoming movies, including The Matrix's 25th anniversary and new releases like Ghostbusters and Dune 2.
This episode covers current events including tax day reminders, Tony's art activities at Comicpalooza, and plans for a movie audio trivia night at Cellar 24.
The hosts discuss a mix-up about a new podcast intro and share a story about handling a $12,000 turntable cartridge.
This episode discusses common Wi-Fi issues, emphasizing that it's frequently misdiagnosed and often leads to unnecessary troubleshooting and part replacements in households.
The hosts introduce a new structured format for their technology podcast, starting with local happenings including Tony's upcoming Comic Con booth featuring airbrush tattoos and artwork buttons.
This episode explores whether artificial intelligence is a friend or foe, discussing perspectives from figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos while touching on political implications.
The hosts discuss their upcoming appearance at Comicpalooza, including booth details, airbrush tattoos, and potential movie trivia events.
The hosts discuss technical issues, Apple's new Mac Neo computer, and personal anecdotes about technology purchases and movie downloads.
This episode discusses technology protection from power surges while featuring a digression into Mother's Day and Formula 1 commentary comparisons.
Justin interviews Colby Walston from Advocate Security about rising security concerns, especially during an election year.
Define Audio Video's Justin and comic-book artist Tony record this 'Car Edition' episode covering AI-generated art, deepfakes, and the Apple Vision Pro, opening with Tony's Comic Palooza booth (1932, May 24-26).
The Technology ROX hosts Ray, Byron, and Ian open with movie news, praising Tron: Ares despite its poor box office and mixed reviews, before Byron seeks help replacing his Logitech Harmony remote after switching to a Hisense TV.
Technology ROX co-hosts open with the Deadpool & Wolverine red-band trailer, noting its 2-minute-39-second runtime and R rating, before previewing Comic Palooza's Back to the Future cast and Rebecca Romijn appearances.
The hosts celebrate reaching 400 listeners in about two weeks, discussing audience engagement and the impact of their content, while teasing a segment about Wine and Vinyl.
This episode discusses audio engineering roles, YouTube controversies, and upcoming movie and sports news including Boondock Saints 3 and Conor McGregor's return.
This episode features casual banter about the Texans football team and upcoming movies, with a mention of Kaleidescape.
Justin and Tony of Define Audio Video launch their Home Theater Series with two foundational rules: make the room worth the trip upstairs, and remember that audio and video quality are subjective.
Flying solo after Tony's weekend off, Justin opens Technology ROX's 'Apocalypse Edition' with a Roku breach affecting over 28,000 accounts and a renewed warning to change AT&T PIN codes.
Technology ROX hosts Justin and Ian open with Avengers Doomsday news, including its December 26, 2026 release, the Russo Brothers' return, and returning X-Men actors Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and Kelsey Grammer.
Justin and Tony (T-Bone) open Technology Rocks' weekend cast discussing Ironman-triathlon traffic in the Woodlands before moving into Comic Palooza planning, where celebrity pricing is climbing partly due to Michael J.
Justin and Tony of Technology Rocks dedicate this episode to defending YouTube reviewer Michael of Hi-Fi Audio Adventures, whose video 'Hi-Fi Theft' got him banned from forums for calling out predatory discounting in the home theater and hi-fi retail industry.
Justin and Tony open with Comic Palooza booking the Back to the Future cast and Robert Englund, then walk through CinemaCon's studio-by-studio slate, from Deadpool & Wolverine and a struggling Indiana Jones for Disney to Sony reportedly bidding to buy Paramount Pictures outright.
Justin hosts solo, discussing podcast production challenges after episode five and teasing Tony's art showcase at Comicpalooza, where he'll do a live podcast as a special guest.
The hosts of Technology Rocks discuss the confusing state of sports broadcasting, focusing on MLB teams like the Astros facing issues with RSNs and TV access.