The High-Tech Texan

By Michael Garfield

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Now celebrating his 23rd year in the media, Michael Garfield gives his signature takes on the newest tech, auto, and consumer products. Laugh at him. Cry with him. Yell at him. Interesting guests and giveaways. Reviews and recommendations from a trusted resource. Hang around for pop-up bonus episodes and interviews. Listen to his radio show each weekend in Houston (KPRC 950AM), Dallas (1190AM), and San Antonio (WOAI 1200AM).

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Oct 31, 2025
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Oct 21, 2025
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Oct 15, 2025
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Sep 24, 2025
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Sep 21, 2025
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Sep 07, 2025
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Aug 31, 2025
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Aug 17, 2025
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Aug 11, 2025
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Aug 05, 2025
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Aug 01, 2025
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Jul 27, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025
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Jul 19, 2025
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Jul 05, 2025
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Jul 03, 2025
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Jun 27, 2025
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Jun 20, 2025
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Jun 20, 2025
Auto Review: 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport
Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 10, 2025
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Jun 09, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Mazda Miata Club RF
May 31, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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May 26, 2025
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May 02, 2025
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May 01, 2025
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Apr 08, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 GMC Acadia Denali
Mar 30, 2025
Auto Review: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
Mar 26, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE
Mar 26, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus
Mar 18, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Chevy Traverse High Country
Mar 15, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek
Mar 10, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Chevy Equinox EV
Mar 08, 2025
Auto Reviw: 2025 Lexus UX300h F Sport Handling
Mar 08, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
Mar 03, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus
Mar 02, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Toyota Crown Platinum
Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 23, 2025
Auto Review: 2024 Lexus GX550 Overtrail
Feb 16, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Nissan Kicks
Feb 10, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Chevy Equinox RS
Feb 05, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Kia K4 GT Line
Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano
Jan 20, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Buick Envista Sport
Jan 14, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Infiniti QX-80
Jan 03, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 GMC Hummer EV 3X
Jan 02, 2025
Auto Review: 2025 Dodge Durango R/T
Dec 22, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring
Dec 08, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV 2LT
Nov 30, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S
Nov 20, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Chevy Blazer EV
Nov 18, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus
Nov 07, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate
Nov 05, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Nissan Sentra SR
Oct 31, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle PHEV
Oct 28, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Buick Enclave Avenir
Oct 22, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 State Fair of Texas Auto Show
Oct 12, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV
Sep 29, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Dodge Hornet GT
Sep 23, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition
Sep 21, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Sep 13, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq
Sep 12, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 RAM 1500 Big Horn
Sep 10, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958
Sep 05, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Aug 27, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Toyota Corolla Nightshade
Aug 21, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE
Aug 18, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Fiat 500e
Aug 13, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Honda Passport Trailsport AWD
Aug 13, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Chevy Trax
Aug 11, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Acura Integra Type S
Aug 05, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Jeep Rubicon 392
Jul 31, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus
Jul 30, 2024
Auto Review - 2024 Kia Niro SX Touring
Jul 29, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 RAM 1500 Tradesman
Jul 16, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR1
Jun 29, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Buick Envista Avenir
Jun 21, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Honda Ridgeline Trailsport
Jun 20, 2024
Auto Review: 2025 RAM Limited 4x4
Jun 18, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige
Jun 11, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV 3X
Jun 10, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Suburban High Country
May 25, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado High Country
May 13, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro SX-Prestige
May 10, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 BMW X2
May 01, 2024
Auto Review: TAWA Auto Round Up Recap #1
Apr 30, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison
Apr 18, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Ram 1500 Limited
Apr 10, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Kia EV9 Land
Mar 20, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Yukon Denali Ultimate
Mar 12, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Sport
Feb 25, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE
Feb 20, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X
Feb 18, 2024
Auto Review: 2023 Dodge Charger Super Bee
Feb 08, 2024
Auto Review: 2024 Cadillac Escalade Premium
Jan 22, 2024
Auto Review: 2023 Jeep Compass Altitude
Jan 17, 2024
Auto Review: Mazda CX90 Premium Plus
Jan 08, 2024
Auto Review: 2023 RAM 1500 Limited Elite Crew Cab
Jan 08, 2024
Auto Review: Lexus LX600 F
Dec 31, 2023
Auto Review: Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum
Dec 23, 2023
Auto Review: Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition
Dec 11, 2023
AUTO REVIEW: 2023 Chevy Trailboss Crew Cab
Dec 10, 2023
Auto Review: Toyota Prius Limited
Dec 03, 2023
Auto Review: Lexus LC500
Nov 22, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Kia Telluride SX
Nov 20, 2023
Auto Review: Genesis Electrified G80
Nov 17, 2023
Auto Review: Lexus RX 500h F
Nov 08, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X
Nov 07, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Corvette Stingray 3LT
Oct 25, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Buick Envista
Oct 16, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Sep 13, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF
Sep 05, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Lexus NX 350h
Sep 05, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo
Sep 02, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir
Aug 23, 2023
Samsung Watch 6 Classic - The Bezel Is Back!
Aug 22, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Aug 17, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Aug 16, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Aug 08, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 Bison
Aug 08, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+
Aug 01, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 Chevy Trax
Jul 20, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
Jul 10, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet GT
Jul 01, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport
Jun 27, 2023
Auto Review: 2024 GMC Sierra HD Denali Ultimate
Jun 13, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown R/T Scat Pack Widebody
May 23, 2023
AUTO REVIEW: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary Edition
May 10, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Nissan Kicks
May 06, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Nissan Armada Platinum
Apr 28, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab
Apr 21, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series 4WD
Apr 10, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro
Apr 03, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Nissan Z
Apr 01, 2023
Auto Review: 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Mar 22, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Chevy Silverado Trailboss
Mar 16, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Kia Niro SX Touring
Mar 03, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Kia EV6 GT
Feb 27, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Yukon Denali Ultimate
Feb 24, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
Feb 14, 2023
Auto Review: 2022 Ram 1500 TRX
Feb 02, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 GMC Sierra 150 Denali Ultimate
Jan 30, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line
Jan 26, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Toyota Camry XSE V6
Jan 25, 2023
Auto Review: 2022 Mazda3
Jan 17, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Genesis G90
Jan 10, 2023
Auto Review: 2023 Lexus ES 350 F-Sport
Dec 28, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Lexus LX600 F Sport
Dec 23, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 RAM 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel
Dec 23, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 Lexus UX 250h
Dec 15, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle
Dec 13, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series
Oct 31, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate
Oct 24, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 Cadillac XT5
Oct 18, 2022
AUTO REVIEW: 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
Oct 05, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe
Sep 28, 2022
AUTO REVIEW: 2022 Kia K5 GT
Sep 14, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Buick Envision Avenir
Sep 06, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 Cadillac XT6 Sport
Sep 02, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Traverse
Aug 25, 2022
Auto Review: 2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige
Aug 08, 2022
AUTO REVIEW: 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody
Aug 02, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Silverado High Country
Jul 19, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 GMC Sierra AT4X
Jul 12, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Kia Seltos Nightfall
Jul 04, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Kia EV6
May 31, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Nissan Titan Pro-4X
May 18, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Kia Sorento X-Line
May 02, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Grand Wagoneer Obsidian
Apr 18, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Cadillac XT4
Apr 11, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Ram 2500 Crew
Mar 15, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Mar 02, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
Feb 24, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Honda Civic
Feb 21, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Lexus ES300h
Feb 14, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Lexus UX250h
Feb 07, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Ram Limited Crew
Feb 04, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Jeep Wagoneer
Jan 31, 2022
Auto Review: 2021 Lexus LS 500
Jan 30, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Acura MDX
Jan 24, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Equinox
Jan 20, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali
Jan 09, 2022
Auto Review: 2022 Buick Envision Avenir
Dec 28, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Toyota Supra GR
Dec 28, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Toyota Avalon
Dec 17, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 GMC Yukon XL Denali
Dec 13, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Apex
Dec 10, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD LTZ
Dec 01, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Tahoe
Nov 22, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Trailblazer
Nov 16, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit
Oct 20, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Kia Carnival
Oct 11, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Buick Encore GX
Oct 01, 2021
Season 20, Episode 30: Samsung has a killer new laptop/tablet; the iPhone 13 is here
Sep 27, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Kia K5
Sep 22, 2021
Season 20, Episode 29: New iPhone Alert; Best New Sedan?; My Take On The Top 500 Songs
Sep 20, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Nissan Frontier
Sep 08, 2021
Season 20, Ep 28: Apple 13 (really?), FitBit's new watch tells when NOT to exercise
Sep 03, 2021
Auto Review: Kia Sorento X-Line
Aug 27, 2021
Season 20, Ep 27: The new Samsung foldable phones are here - yay or nay?; Will Texas legalize sports gambling soon?; The comfiest underwear evah!
Aug 18, 2021
Auto Review: 2022 Chevy Bolt EV
Aug 15, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Chevy Silverado Crew LT
Aug 03, 2021
Season 20, Episode 26: Are you really watching the Olympics (and in 4K)?, Netflix is opening up home video gaming wars
Jul 26, 2021
Season 20, Episode 25: The new space race, vintage video games can make you $$, Mac 'n cheese ice cream?
Jul 26, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe
Jul 21, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 BMW x5 45e PHEV
Jul 14, 2021
Season 20, Episode 24: Billionaire space races is ON, Reviewing the BMW X5, you can still WIN tix to LagoonFest
Jul 12, 2021
Season 20, Episode 23: Amazon Prime buyers remorse; My newest (and best) browser
Jun 28, 2021
Season 20, Episode 22: Ultimate Father's Day; What NOT to buy on Amazon Prime Day; High-tech bingo parlors are here
Jun 22, 2021
Season 20, Episode 21: Bezos makes space a travel a Prime special; Apple's new iOS 15; How the internet broke this week
Jun 16, 2021
Auto Review: Subaru Crosstrek
Jun 15, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
Jun 10, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 BMW M440i
Jun 09, 2021
Season 20, Episode 20: What I Want for Father's Day; A Phone for Senior Citizens; Beer for Vaccinations; Hurricane Preparedness
Jun 07, 2021
Season 20, Episode 19: Ford's new F-150 Lightning EV truck; Why Amazon is really buying MGM; crazy Grad & Dad gifts
Jun 07, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
Jun 01, 2021
Season 20: Episode 19: Bitcoin Falls; Ford's new EV truck; Androids Latest OS; Bye bye Internet Explorer; Father's Day Gift Guide
May 24, 2021
Season 20: Episode 18: Grad Gifts; Tesla and the Doge Drop; Ransomware Attacks; Internet Connectivity; Reviewing the GMC Yukon
May 24, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 GMC Yukon XL
May 17, 2021
Season 20; Episode 17: You got me WHAT for Mother's Day?!, the flip phone is back, TV's Deborah Duncan co-hosts
May 11, 2021
Season 20, Episode 16: LIVE from Wan Bridge Homes, best webcams, Samsung's new laptops
May 04, 2021
Season 20, Episode 15: LIVE from FireDisc store in Houston, Dogecoin, Tesla Crash
Apr 27, 2021
Product Review: Mundus Pro UV-C LED Disinfectant Tray and Wireless Dock
Apr 23, 2021
Product Review: Nooie Video Doorbell
Apr 22, 2021
Season 20, Episode 14: Universal remotes are dead; a pizza delivery robot; the time I secretly met the band "Asia" in studio at midnight
Apr 21, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Cadillac CT4
Apr 13, 2021
Season 20, Episode 13: Live from Crystal Lagoon in Texas; Bye-bye LG phones; new affordable Samsung phones
Apr 12, 2021
Season 20, Episode 12: Ultimate April Fools joke; Asics new marathon can save steps; Godzilla v Kong; fingerprint home door lock
Apr 05, 2021
Season 20, Episode 11: Time to get off social media?, Paleo meals delvd to your door, will you ever go back to the movies?
Apr 01, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Buick Encore Essence
Mar 30, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir
Mar 29, 2021
Season 20, Episode 10: Trying to explain NFT's; a Ford F150 can power up a house; worst made-up holidays
Mar 24, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Buick Enclave Avenir
Mar 22, 2021
One-on-One with SunPro Solar Energy
Mar 15, 2021
Season 20, Episode 9: From the 12-acre Crystal Lagoon in Texas; Solar energy benefits; best/loudest Bluetooth speaker ever?
Mar 15, 2021
Season 20, Episode 8: Coming2America is the greatest sequel ever; the best streaming platforms
Mar 15, 2021
Season 20, Episode 7: We should be at the World's BBQ Cookoff now; the true cost of gaming
Mar 15, 2021
Season 20, Episode 6: Snow in Texas; ERCOT sucks; Back-up generators; your password sucks
Mar 15, 2021
One-on-One with author Jane Marshall Goodsill: Voices of Hawai'i - Life Stories from the Generation that Shaped the Aloha State
Mar 15, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali
Feb 25, 2021
Auto Review: 2021 Buick Envision Essence
Feb 16, 2021