Episodes

This episode might be a little controversial, but today we are taking a stand to help the kids! We back up our stance with some data from real-world examples. Our theory is that if your teen is entering jr. high, it is time to give them a smartphone. Obviously we don’t want you to give them free rein over the device, we definitely recommend putting parental controls in place and using it as a learning tool. By not giving your teen a smartphone, you may actually be hurting their social interacti...

We promise that this is the last week we talk about Veronica Mars for quite a while (at least until Season 5 comes out). We had a LOT to say about the new season though! We also discuss apps that will help your kids get their chores done once and for all!

The guys might want to shy away from this episode as Sarah and Emilee dive into the technology that can help your pregnancy go smoother from conceiving to giving birth. We also discuss the movie What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Have you seen it? Did it make you cry at the same parts as them? find out!

In season 2, Emilee and Sarah are changing up the format for Family Tech Talk. First, we talk about the latest relevant tech news, next is our main discussion on technology. We then move on to talk about whatever we are currently watching and finish up with a pop culture “book club” type discussion. Join us! Tech News: Netflix loses the rights to the Office, Playstation Vue and YouTube TV raise prices, Stranger Things drops a new season and more! Main Topic: Working out from home can be just a...

Sarah and Emilee went to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas again! This was Emilee’s 3rd year going and Sarah’s 11ish or so, she’s lost count. Check out what they thought the best products were, and a couple of the duds!

This week we are talking about setting parental controls on gaming systems, entertainment services and more! Also, as we get closer to Christmas, we list the top 5 Christmas movies. Do you agree with our picks?

With the holiday’s quickly approaching, you may be purchasing some brand new electronic devices for your children. Before you hand over the keys to the kingdom, you may want to set some ground rules with your child. Creating a device contract is a great way to establish these rules, but what kinds of things should you include in your contract? We will break it down and help you get a perfect contract in place. We also are discussing the top 5 TV shows that were canceled WAY before their time.

There is no doubt that we are both a little obsessed with our dogs. Check out all the tech that will change your life as a pet owner. We also run down our top 5 pet movies, which just happen to all be dog movies.

In this episode, we discuss all of the best gifts for various age groups and people in your life. We also get introspective with our top 5 list and come up with the top 5 fictional characters that most represent our personalities!

Since Emilee worked at Best Buy for several years, we have some insider tips to getting the best Black Friday deals! We also discuss our top 5 movie presidents

This week we are helping you be more productive. We will discuss the various apps we use to improve our own productivity. We also will discuss the top 5 episodes of the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In this episode we talk about a few different tech horror stories and how to avoid them happening to you!

This week we are talking about all the ways you can use screen time in a positive way, instead of the bad rap it typically gets. We also discuss our top 5 movie villains!

In this episode we explain some of the amazing things you can do with a smart assistant, that doesn't involve just listening to music! Since smart assistants are like your best friend too, we also discuss the top 5 "Best Friend" movies!

This week we are discussing how to handle cyberbullying from both sides of the coin. With ways to find out if your child is being bullied or doing the bullying, and then we discuss about how you can deal with it as a family. We also discuss our top 5 teen movies!

This week we get a bit more serious as we chat about how to talk to your kids about pornography. The harsh reality is that your children will be exposed to pornography at some point in their life. We give you some ways to approach the topic with your children and how to handle it when your child has encountered it. On a lighter note, we also discuss our top 5 trilogies, which ended up being much harder than anticipated!

This week we discuss the awesome technology you can use in your kitchen, and the ways it can benefit your life. We also (embarrassingly) talk about our top 5 guilty pleasure movies.

There are SO many coding toys to choose from, find out some of the best toys to help your children learn coding concepts at any age! Also, we have one of our most controversial top 5 ever. We are discussing our top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies! Do you agree or disagree with our lists?

This week we are discussing the age recommendations for various technology related items, like social media accounts, tablet use, and the most popular question, at what age should I get my kid a cell phone. We also discuss our top 5 animated Disney movies that are NOT Pixar.

One of the most common things we are asked is "what computer should I buy?". We break down what kinds of things you should be looking for when purchasing a new computer, and how to get the best one for you. We also discuss our top 5 Computer Based Plot Movies! Did we forget your favorite?

In this week's episode we discuss the best tech for Back to School. From GPS Watches to tablets to notetaking. We also discuss our top 5 movies set in college.

In this Bonus episode, Sarah gets to sit down with Marco Polo app creator and co-founder, Vlada Bortnik, and discuss her inspiration for creating the app and how the app is helping families and friends connect in new ways!

Are you struggling to find the right streaming TV package for you? With so many different options to choose from it can be a difficult decision. In this week's episode, we break down all of the options and help you find the right one for you. We also discuss our picks for the Top 5 Reality Shows.

We've tried them all, so you don't have to. Find out which fitness trackers Emilee and Sarah prefer and why. We also compile the Ultimate Top 5 Sports Movies, although I think Emilee only brought a top 4 list to the table...