Geeks And Beats

Alan talks to The Edge about U2's iTunes "spam" album and why he thinks people who don't like the band aren't "trying hard enough." The post The Edge on iTunes Spam appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

U2 isn't phased by complaints it carpet bombed iPhone users with its new album. The Edge tells us he'd do it again. Joan Rivers returns from the dead to buy the ubiquitous iPhone -- Steve Jobs unavailable for comment. The fade out is fading away -- the top songs of the 80s all faded out -- but the kids today like a track with a hard-out. Philips beats "Beats by Doctor Dre" to the punch with a new headphone connector. We'll tell you why you don't want it. Plus: an G&B update on our live on location show and why the porn business is fighting for your online rights. The post The Edge of Spam appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What’s a U2 and why is it on my iPhone? Apple tells the kids today how to uninstall the free album from the world’s most successful band. Uncovered: the Story of the Watchmen — author and G&B contributor Vanessa Azzoli on her latest book — and how the band found a unique sound. The Starship Enterprise is in dry dock at the Smithsonian. We’ll tell you why the 1701 is in for repairs. Plus: the driver’s test for Google’s Antonymous car — and why metal heads are envious of a burger from Japan. The post Watching The Watchmen appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Don't call it an iWatch -- we'll look at Apple's newest toys and why the little white logo is going to be everywhere. And we’ll give you a reason to keep that old iPhone now that you’re lusting after the new one. The Song of the Summer is… no longer decided by retail sales. Youtube hits are the new metric. Han Solo had a girlfriend? Before Leia? Meet Jenny from the Cantina. Plus: a Geeks and Beats Update on our Meetup plans and how awards shows work. The post Apple Watched appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

We’re back, babies! And just in time for Apple to reveal what’s next. We’ll tell you why Bono may be Tim Cook’s Prodigal Son. The definitive guide to streaming music services in canada — and why ringtones aren’t dead yet. Meet the Manglers. Think South Park on Schitz Beer and Weed. Plus: a G&B Mug Tour Update — some new swag for the fall season, and why Michael is insanely jealous of Alan's trip to London. The post If It’s Too Loud appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The history of porn music — and why the 50 Shades of Grey film may be relegated to the dustbin of dirty movie history. Six high tech movie facilities that make no sense — even if you think you can hit a womprat in your T-16 back home. Boycotting Led Zeppelin. Why the thieving band deserves our respect now that it’s performed its fiscal penance. Where do accents go when people sing? The answer might surprise you. Plus: a G&B update on our live on location show and what’s next for the fighters of foo. The post Bow Chicka Bow Wow appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Wham is working on a reunion. Be afraid, and lock your public restrooms. The 16 baddest cover songs of all time. And yes, Wonderwall is on the list — but you’ll never guess who covered it. Rock and Roll Beers — rated. Insert your own head joke here. Plus: the new iPhone won’t be as indestructible as first thought. And: what Steve Martin and 3D printed headphones have in common. The post Alan’s Stash appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Rise of the Robots — why I won’t let a Roomba into the house — and why 40 bucks for an android car parking machine is 40 bucks too much. The mathematics behind concert porta-potties. We’ll tell you how to find the cleanest using science. Dave Grohl is still fighting Foo: we’ll tell you about the new album coming in November and the crowd-sourced concert, too. Plus a G&B update on the future of this podcast — and the secret history of Alan’s return to CFNY. The post The Ongoing History of Alan Cross appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

If you’re a Ramones fan, you’ll wanna be sedated: the last member of the punk band has shuffled off his mortal guitar riff. Meantime, where did the tradition of trashing the hotel room begin? You may be surprised to learn it wasn’t with the punks. An iPad app capable of recording 64 tracks? Abbey Road Studios, look out. Plus: What The Pentagon, DARPA and Lady Gaga have in common. And why flatulence could save your life. Really. The post 24 Hours To Go appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Alan's findings are surprising: you can't blame the Punk rockers. And you may be more surprised by who gets a lot of the credit for the TV-tossing. The post Who Started Trashing Hotel Rooms First? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Coolest. Concert. Ever — Why Jack White brought a lab coat and a clipboard to his latest show. Why head banging is bad for your health — and not for the reasons your mother claimed. Blowing things up for fun and profit. Meet Rory Jones whose attention span hopefully lasted six hours. Pink Floyd’s got a new album coming, but can you really call it Floyd? And headphones designed for porn. Yes, you stick them in your ears. The post Suspicious Rash appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

“Explosives are just fun,” says Jones, 29, who got into working in pyrotechnics by a stroke of luck. “I might as well find a job I enjoy.” The post How to Blow Things Up for Fun & Profit appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Feeling sad? Blame Facebook. The world’s biggest social networking site deliberately manipulated thousands of feeds to just see what would happen. An important music and internet anniversary has come and gone, and nobody noticed — because it involved Compuserve. The World Cup Curse of Mick Jagger — Why the Brazillians are urging the aging rocker to root for someone else. Plus: a G&B update on Commander Hadfield’s Major Tom cover, our secret project that needs your help, and how one musician is using naked pictures of you to prevent piracy. The post Belted Onion appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Rich from East Selkirk, Manitoba called (323) 319-NERD to say he can't find in Canada some Beach Boys tracks that have been remastered. Is this a licensing situation or a legal battle? The post What’s the Deal with Missing Beach Boys Releases? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Footballer? Chances are you’re a fan of Jack White. We’ll tell you why The Seven Nation Army is a soccer favourite. Meantime, we’ll debunk the urban legend that says soccer killed Bob Marley. Stonehenge — did you know it was a musical instrument? We’ll tell you why Peter Appleyard should have made Britain his home. Chelsea Handler makes the jump to Netflix and my heart skips a beat. Plus: a G&B update on the travels of our Miracle Travel Mug of Traveling and why the United States is in a Karaoke Cold War with the Chinese. The post Sportball appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Chris from Waterloo asks, "can Alan shed any light on what the hell the Spaghetti Incident is?" The post What The Hell is ‘The Spaghetti Incident’? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Casey Kasem — most remember him as the pot head sidekick of Scooby Doo — we’ll look back at the life and outtakes of a radio legend. What every dad wants on father’s day. Spoiler Alert: it’s not a dad shirt. it’s not a tie. it’s peace and quiet. How to play a record without a record player. The secret? Lasers. We’ll play a track that’s more than 150 years old. Plus: the origins of crowd surfing, how two G&B listeners celebrate true love, and how changing the music changes the taste of your food. The post The Panda Incident appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How much productivity did Gangnam style suck out of the world economy? Enough to build three aircraft carriers. The Science of Rock and Roll — we’ll give you a behind the scenes tour of the hottest ticket in Toronto. Looking to do some shredding while on the go? The creator of the FretPen drops by the G&B studios to talk about the coolest gadget on coming to your desk today. PLUS: a G&B update on the Leaked Millennium Falcon photos and why one erotic fan fiction author has gone WAY to far. The post See A Man About A Horse appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

It's a pen, but it's also a guitar -- with a single string. The power lies in the iPhone app. It's what makes it possible to play chords. The post Fretpen Creator Mark Roebke appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Apple Nerds Unite! We’ll tell you why the geeks are a-gog about the worldwide developer’s conference. Got $3,700 and a distaste for Google Glass? We’ll offer you an alternative set of specs that put Minority Report to shame (not really). Bon Jovi, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen. All three made a billion bucks touring — but only one squeezed you for big bucks. Plus: never work with children or animals — unless you’re the rock band Secret Broadcast. They’ll join us to explain why it’s all about the kitties. The post WTH, WWDC? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.