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Wow, this is the end of an era. Leo's been on KFI in LA for as long as I remember. As much as I like the guy, I think this is for the best. I haven't listene

Wow, this is the end of an era. Leo's been on KFI in LA for as long as I remember. As much as I like the guy, I think this is for the best. I haven't listened to his podcasts, but I think podcasts and online content creation have a greater potential for a better quality audience. Not gonna lie, one of the reasons I've listened to "The Tech Guy" a lot less than I used to is that most of the people calling in these days need to get their printer to work or simply have someone listen to them. That's all well and good, but it doesn't make for nearly as good of listening as back in the heyday when computer tech was hot and people under the age of 60 were calling in. Just sayin'. I don't want to be ageist, but I also cannot avoid it here. When I'm in the car on the weekend, I'll tune into KFI and Leo's talking to a guest who's totally clueless about basic computer skills in 2022. It's good that Leo's been there for these people, but it's more cringe than entertaining. On the other hand, Leo's an older guy himself, and I'm usually impressed with how he's kept up his general tech knowledge. Other hosts might get too comfortable over the years, but I can usually tell that Leo's been reading things that are relevant. Leo actually got me into Linux. I remember a show back in 2006 where he was recommending someone try out Ubuntu to give new life to an old computer, so that's how I learned about Ubuntu.

classichasclass 4y ago
(author) Dick DiBartolo once joked recently he was looking forward to Leo's hard hitting review of the Atari 800.
RF_Enthusiast 4y ago
I agree on everything you said. The pitch to potential TWIT advertisers is that they can reach a highly engaged, influential (and affluent) tech-savvy audience. The syndicated terrestrial radio show hurts that positioning more than the wider exposure helps. I listened not for the advice, but for the "how will Leo answer this one" factor. He's very patient! He would end up spending 5-10 minutes explaining to someone how to recycle power to a router or demystifying the basics of OTA television.

classichasclass 4y ago

(author) Dick DiBartolo once joked recently he was looking forward to Leo's hard hitting review of the Atari 800.

RF_Enthusiast 4y ago

I agree on everything you said. The pitch to potential TWIT advertisers is that they can reach a highly engaged, influential (and affluent) tech-savvy audience. The syndicated terrestrial radio show hurts that positioning more than the wider exposure helps. I listened not for the advice, but for the "how will Leo answer this one" factor. He's very patient! He would end up spending 5-10 minutes explaining to someone how to recycle power to a router or demystifying the basics of OTA television.