Geeks And Beats

How to talk like a hepster. We’ll educate you on the hep lingo of the cats of the 1930s, Daddy-o. That AppleWatch you’re coveting? Get ready to charge it regularly — or use it infrequently. The password is “password” — we’ll run down the worst passwords of 2015 and Michael reveals his. Plus: why one auto industry analyst is comparing the latest vehicles on the showroom floor to breast implants. The post Tragically Hep appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

An Evening with Courtney Love. We’ll tell you why the widow of the late Kurt Cobain is looking to return to her first love. Why technology has stalled. We’ll look at why the last 60 years looks nothing like the last 600. Sony gets out of the retail game — despite beating Apple to the storefront experience by a decade. this as the car CD player gets ready to go the way of the 8-track. Plus Spotify’s big problem despite 60-million subscribers and why the next generation in personal technology may have you singing in the shower. The post Love From New York appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Consumer Electronics Show is in the rear view mirror. We’ll look at what Mercedes Benz thinks we’ll be driving in 2030. Captain Kirk, meantime, has plans to drive across America on a trike that resembles a B-17 bomber. Seattle Seahawks fans are at risk of pushing Vancouver into the Pacific. Here comes the science! Plus a Geeks and Beats update on our new way to siphon cash out of your wallet — and why Alan is addicted to listening to Numbers Stations. The post Kirk’s Trike appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

New Episodes starting January 14th! ICYMI: Forget 9/11 truthers and Area 51 nuts — there’s a new conspiracy theory making the rounds that claims the Beatles never existed. 2015 will be the year of high res audio — unless you spent your youth in front of a stack of marshall amplifiers getting the led out. we’ll tell you why the tech is a wreck for most of us. And with that in mind we’ll tell you why we’re encouraging you to spend 25 dollars on earplugs. Not headphones -- earplugs. The post PsyTube 32 Bit Hiatus appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

New Episodes January 14th! ICYMI: The Edge from U2 dropped by the G&B studios. We accused him of spamming iTunes users. And he had something interesting to say about people who don’t like the band. In 2014 Mitch Markowitz of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein told us why he still goes to comic book conventions. And we’ll play the top 25 songs of the last year — all in four minutes flat. The post The Edge of the Holidays appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

All New Episodes January 14th! In case you missed it: Billy Idol dropped by the G&B studios in 2014 to tell us where those fan-made lyrics to Mony Mony came from. We’ll tell you why the compact disc gets the blame for our short musical attention spans. And the secret to a successful marriage has been turned into an algorithm. Plus, how does Big Bang Theory carry on without Mrs. Wolowitz? The post Billy’s Holiday Hiatus appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

It lasted longer than a Kardashian marriage — but Ford and Microsoft are splitsville on the connected car. We’ll tell you which suitor is waiting in the bushes. Why does our favourite song sound better on the radio than on our smartphones? It’s all about brain science. Looking for a last minute geek gift? The Star Trek replica Tricorder isn’t it… but we’ve found one book fans of the Rebel Alliance should buy immediately. Plus a Geeks and Beats update on Casey Kasem, and Teddy Wilson of InnerSpace drops by to convince Alan to get on the Doctor Who bandwagon. The post No Signs of Intelligent Life appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Gangnam Style didn’t break the Internet — but after 2-billion views it forced Youtube to make an upgrade. Guess how many plays it’ll take to break the Internet THIS time? The Beatles Never Existed — that’s the latest tinfoil hat theory. We’ll break down the four reasons the fab four never made the British Invasion. Our G&B Geek Gift Guide is expanding — we’ll help you suffer through the club scene and keep your hearing intact. Plus: the top 25 songs of 20-14… all in four minutes thanks to DJ Earworm. The post The Fab Fake appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Space — The Final Frontier. We’ll look at the latest Star Wars trailer and argue against letting J.J. Abrams manage the Star Trek franchise, too. The Geeks & Beats Definitive Holiday Gift Guide for Geeks is here — and if you’ve got 5 grand, you might be able to create your own John Lennon clone. Headfoams — they’re the indestructible headphones for more than just your terrible two year old. We’re going to put them to the test. Plus on this week’s Ask Alan Anything: the real reason why Taylor Swift has broken up with Spotify and why we might call child protective services on you for letting your kid listen to the big show. And OK Go has released its latest album on DNA. Two words: mutant music. The post The Nerd Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How long do you give a new track before you hit the skip button? We’ll tell you why the compact disc player is to blame for our shrinking musical attention spans. Think your music is cool? Of course you do - -that’s why you need a pair of wearhaus headphones that let you share your tracks with your fellow commuters. If you’re like me, and I know I am, you’ve got stacks of old technology building up in the basement. We’ll introduce you to a man who will clear it all out — for cash. Plus: a G&B update on why your Uber driver hates Uber — and give thanks to 30-percent of our audience in… Kuala Lumpur?!? The post 10 PRINT “HOARDER” appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

In space, nobody can hear you play Dubstep. We’ll look at the singing emanating from the Rosetta Comet. Scientists discover a new frog and immediately name it after Ozzy Osbourne. We’ll also introduce you to the Aussie who’s pushing to get Ozzy knighted by the Queen. The secret to a successful relationship comes down to two things. We’ll let science handle this one as two G&B listeners celebrate a historic anniversary. Plus a Geeks & Beats Update on why your rock radio station sounds terrible and what you get for a $10,000 coffee table book featuring The Rolling Stones. The post Big Bat Theory appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How to get the chicks: we look at the science behind the six string guitar. Amazon’s Echo gives Apple’s Siri a run for her money — and ends up running circles around her for 200 bucks a pop. Meantime, get ready to spend 5 thousand dollars if you want an Apple watch that doesn’t look like a Swatch from the 1980s. On this week’s ask Alan anything we find out why Much Music doesn’t play much music. The post Chicks Dig Guitars appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

We’re live on location at the Toronto Downtown Record Show and Alan broke the bank. We’ll look at why the industry needs a global music release day. And look into Trent Reznor’s secret project at Apple. iPods are helping dementia patients — here comes the science! And now that Hallowe'en is behind us, the Christmas music has begun. Why it’s all about the money... Plus a Geeks & Beats update on the platinum record of the year, and why you might soon be paying for cat videos. The post Toronto Downtown Record Show LOL3 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Taylor Swift fans will buy anything she puts out — even 8 seconds of static. Meantime, if you’re a Beyonce Fan, chances are your SAT scores are in the dumper. The Hilarious House of Frightenstein. Our London Bureau Chief runs into one of the brains behind the 70s phenomenon to learn the kids today are still big fans at the Forest City Comiccon. U2 may make Toronto their new home. We’ll bring you the latest on the residency rumours. Plus a Geeks & Beats update on our next live on location show and why the El Mocombo sign is no longer up for sale on eBay. The post Taylor Swift Kick appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Geeks & Beats London Bureau Chief Lanessa Tremblett reports from the first comicon that didn't make London-area nerds trek all the way into Toronto just to get their geek on. And because she's a millennial, she filed her report on her iPhone. The post G&B LOL: Forest City Comicon appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Billy Idol drops by the G&B studios to talk about his new album, book - - and learn the origin of those extra lyrics fans add to Mony Mony. How the airline industry is improving the taste of its food through music. Michael Jackson is the best paid dead celebrity — but you may be surprised he’s not the only blockhead to make the list. Are you smart enough to work with Thom Yorke? You’ll need an MBA if you want to figure out how to make money off BitTorrent. The post Mony Mystery appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Alan learns the origin of the "fan lyrics" added to Billy Idol's version of "Mony Mony". The post Billy Idol on the Fan Lyrics to Mony Mony appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The numbers are in — and more people downloaded U2’s free album than paid for every other track they’ve ever recorded (and sold on iTunes). Neil Young’s new MP3 player is competing with more than the iphone. Japan is giving the rocker turned techie a run for his high res audio money. An american band performing at the Grey Cup? Why it’s so hard to find Canadian acts to perform at Half time. Plus: a Geeks and Beats Update on Spiderman’s true identity and we’ll take you live on location to the Barebones and Upfront indie music series! The post Uptown Geek, No Beat appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Kate Bush gives her last encore — for another 30 years. We’ll look at how the songstress is changing the way industry giants tour. The Saturday Morning Cartoon is Dead! (Jinkies!) And an Internet cartoon sensation returns from the dead. Bose Tackles Doctor Dre on the Grid Iron. How the headphone manufacturer is keeping Beats headphones off the field. Looking for a new car? Apple’s Car Play is coming so get used to buying a new vehicle every year to match your iphone. Plus: yet another reason to avoid browsing for Justin Bieber websites. The post Alan & Kate Plus 80,000 Fans appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Skynet is active — and it’s programming music. We’ll introduce you to the software that predicts the hits. The iPhone is police proof—ish. How the kids from Cupertino, California thwarted the cops. On this week’s Ask Alan Anything we’ll talk about mood altering tracks — and I’ll reveal my 30-year crush on Olivia Newton John. The psychology of record collectors - -and the surprising answer to who sells the most vinyl today. Plus: a G&B update on our next two live on location shows — and how an Australian brothel is turning to music to turn tricks. The post Skynet Sings the Hits appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.