Dial-a-Dork

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Dial-a-Dork is a Cleveland, Ohio-based radio show that can best be described as "Car Talk for Computers". The show features live on-air computer troubleshooting, technology and social commentary, and off-the-cuff humor.

Dial-a-Dork started in January, 2005 on AM 1300 WERE, but due to a station format change later that year, the show has moved to an Icecast/Podcast format available only on the internet via the Dial-a-Dork website. A return to the traditional airwaves is in the works.

The cast (R=regular, O=occasional):

Your MC Irv Katz (R)
Dork Almighty" Matt Minar (R)
"The Nicknameless" Russ Miller (R)
"Dewey the Answer Man" Drew Ivan (R)
"Dr. J the Science Ghey" James Schmidt (R)
"Yoko the Architect" Dori Katz (O)
Paul "Froggy" Schneider and Jodie "Tyger" Schneider (O)
Amitai "Schmonz" Schlair (O)
Doug "Señor Crapple" Cassidy (O)
Dan "The Master Googler" Overton (O)

The Dial-a-Dork cast members each bring a set of knowledge, experience, and talent that is complementary, creating plenty of good opportunities for on-air chemistry and interaction. For instance, Irv is a Microsoft apologist while Matt is a Linux/Open Source devotee.

Dial-a-Dork can currently be heard Tuesday nights at 8pm via Icecast, but a complete archive is available at the Dial-a-Dork website, as is an RSS-feed. Dial-a-Dork gear is available at Cafe Press and also via the Dial-a-Dork website.