Today on the big show freelance gaming journalist Eric Majkut (website | follow him on Twitter) stops by to talk about the PC Games world with TC.  Not only is it a deja vu show, they also talk about what happened at 3D Realms, why Left 4 Dead is so darn cool, what kind of hardware you need to run most PC games these days, and a whole lot more.

• LeftOvers include…
• Website of the day: www.boxee.tv
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  TC rides solo

Today on the big show Ben Dutka, the Editor-in-Chief, from PSX Extreme.com stops by to talk about a whole slew of topics including Sony’s plans for E3, the PSP Go!, gaming journalism, and why TC should convert to the PS3.

• LeftOvers include…
• It’s Michael Arrington, not Harrington
• Sony preparing to show a redesigned PS3 at E3?
• Microsoft raises $3.5b via bond sales to investors
• Web Soup comes to G4TV
• Website of the day: www.loumalnatis.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  Eric Majkut (aka The Majuk’r) to talk PC Games

Today on the big show, TC rides solo and opens of the refrigerator to dish out leftovers that include the story of Jim & Tim, TC owns Gold Miner, get ready for the Majuk’r, the mind melt of love, women in cheerleader outfits, and much more.

• LeftOvers include…
• Target & Best Buy started on the same street in Minnesota
• We’ve reached the bottom of the barrel and Joan Rivers was waiting for us
• TechCrunch.com – Setting the Pace or Creepy
• Kim Komando tells TC that Windows 7 is due out on October 23rd
• Silverlight – What? – is catching up to Flash
• Website of the day: www.gmail.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  Ben Dutka, Editor from PSXextreme.com

After a bump or two in the road, the iTunes subscribe feed is now fixed.  Now you can get Tech Hotdish with TC delivered to you every Monday thru Thursday via iTunes for free.  Just click the iTunes logo to the right and you’ll be all set.

Today on the big show, Erin Bell from Gamezebo stops by to chat with TC about the casual games world.   Who are the best developers, what would she change about the industry, the lack of personality in many casual games, and why casual gamers are getting so passionate and protective of the developers they love.

• LeftOvers include…
• 3D Realms Shutting Down?  Say It Ain’t So, Joe… Say It Ain’t So
• It’s time for a man date – Star Trek is out in theatres
• Guitar Hero: Van Halen comfirmed – Hopefully it doesn’t suck like the Aerosmith version did
• Website of the day: www.popcap.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  TC rides Solo

Today on the big show, Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoh (aka Joe Siegler of 3D Realms.com) stops by to NOT talk about the 800lb Gorilla named Duke Nukem. But it turns out they talk about Duke Nukem Forever. Also Joe tells the story on how he came to work at 3D Realms, and much more.

Update 1:  Unfortunately, this evening it was confirmed to Tech HotDish with TC that 3D Realms have been closed.   Our best wishes are with the employees and families of the company.

Update 2:  Joe has given his blessing on running part 2 of the interview, so we’ll see about potential posting that next week. 

• LeftOvers include…
• Windows 7 RC now available for download
• Plants Vs Zombies takes tower defense games to a new bizarre level
• No more eating his wheat’ing – The Dom’r is dead
• Paula Abdul comes clean to Mr. Hand
• Nothing better than American Idol and cojoined twins
• Website of the day: www.shacknews.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  Erin Bell, Editor from Gamezebo

Today on the big show, Mr. Tim Tibbetts from MajorGeeks.com, an old friend of TC’s former show the Daily Dementia, stops by as the first guest on the brand new Tech HotDish. Tim and TC talk about the old days, why the new Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition is really good, Vista bashing, Windows 7, and finally why Arrested Development and Family Guy rule.

• LeftOvers include…
• TC likes Calcanis’ thoughts on Myspace more than Rosenblatt’s
• Business Week can’t figure how to win back a former subscriber
• Amazon trying to newspapers
• Apple bans NIN update
• Top 5 Gmail Labs Apps
• Website of the day: www.windows7news.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  Joe Siegler, Community Manager from 3D Realms

Today on the big show TC takes on the debate of Guitar Hero vs Rock Band and oh my, does he have some passionate feelings about one of the games in the franchises.  It’s a battle of the bands and TC will declare a winner!

• LeftOvers include…
• Mike Judge’s new show coming to ABC
• Microsoft gives its support for Pirates
• Windows 7 looking stready and ready to go
• XBOX Live is free this weekend
• Website of the day: www.majorgeeks.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish:  Tim Tibbetts stops by to talk freeware/shareware

Today on the big show, TC talks about why NASA should be put out of its misery and that private businesses get their shot at space exploration, whether that’s Google, Richard Branson, or Joe Garage.

• LeftOvers include…
• The MOXI DVR is sexy
• Disney hooks up with HULU
• IAC buys UrbanSpoon
• 1 vs 100 will be “free” on XBOX Live
• MSFT vs Apple in Smart Phone Battles
• Website of the day: www.phonescoop.com
• On the Next Tech HotDish: Rock Band vs Guitar Hero

That cough has eaten TC up, but it appears Thursday he’ll be back.  This is embarassing for him to miss these shows, yet thank the Lord they’re alpha and beta mode, because this can’t and won’t happen once the show officially launches.