Geeks And Beats

The Secret History of the iPhone with Brian Merchant The post iPhone XL appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The technology of affairs, rock stars who cheat (and those who don't), origin of Love Song by The Cure The post Sex, Lies, and Social Media appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Battle of the Smart Speakers with Mobile Syrup's Patrick O'Rourke, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Siri HomeKit The post Smart-Ass Home appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Pornhub's Alex Klein on what video analytics tell her about us, how it shapes sex trends, and how sex is sold. The post Episode About Nothing appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The music history of the Horseshoe Tavern, Coldplay in VR, artists with vineyards, an app for the beer snob The post Breaking Beatties appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

I Mother Earth singer on cutting out the record industry, Alan's first virtual reality experience and how to get into VR the right way, Beach Boys isolated vocals on "Wouldn't it be Nice" The post Wouldn’t it be Bitcoin appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why AI isn't killing the DJ, Interview with Skimmee for Spotify, Cozmo AI robot review, why nVidia beats Intel in Machine Learning The post AI, Robot appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Sex advice columnist Cynthia Loyst answers our questions about Sexbots and wonders about the maintenance program. The post Sexbots! appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Interview with @TrumpsTies. Why the 60s isn't the protest decade, it's the 80s. Nixon-Kennedy debates meet Twitter. Why Bob Dylan 2.0 won't happen. The post Trump Tied appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Death of Zombie film pioneer George Romero, the music behind the horror genre, The Apprehension Machine by Tony Duggan-Smith and Mark Korven, Horrorcore and Psychobilly music, the secrets of slasher flick foley artists The post Apprehension Engine appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo author Nicholas de Monchaux explains why astronauts shouldn't lie about the size of their rockets. The secret laugh on Voyager's Golden Record. Commanding the USS Enterprise in VR. Lego Saturn V reviewed. The post Space: The Stylish Frontier appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The first episode back from hiatus, and THIS is it?!! The post Failure to Launch 5 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

NYC says Ticketmaster scalps own tickets for big profits. Scooby Doo gets a reboot, Shaggy's hipster look is updated for 2016. David Bowie's will includes millions for a secret skunkworks organization. How music changes the taste of coffee. The post Scooby Snacks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Curiosity about new ways to consumer adult entertainment might drive adoption of new technology, but that's not always a comfortable or enjoyable experience, at least when it comes to the current state of VR porn. The post The Porn Industry’s VR Problem with Mike Wehner appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Virtual Sex Show: Everything you didn’t know about Virtual Reality sex and were too grossed-out to ask: The Daily Dot’s Mike Wehner joins us with his first-hand experience with this brave new world. Spotify lists the top ten tracks we’re using to get in the mood. And #1 is just 127 seconds long? And why bubble gum pop bands in Japan are jumping for joy over a carnal constitutional ruling. Plus: we prove why Millennials aren’t as passionate about music as their parents. The post Virtual Sex Show appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Space is not the final frontier — Star Trek is boldly going to music halls where no nerd has gone before. The 40 Plot Holes in Star Wars The Force Awakens by Huffington Post has awakened the Gondar in Hollywood Screenwriter Matt Granger. He joins us to talk about the age of “Idiot journalism.” The petitions are coming in fast and furious from David Bowie fans. Some want a constellation named after him. Others? Cold hard cash. But we’ll tell you about the petition that could bring Starman back to earth. Plus — the Bionic Woman turns 40 and we’ll tell you the best whiskeys with which you can drowned your middle aged sorrows over that fact. The post Star Wars The Nerd Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

David Bowie was a tech visionary. How he beat Napster and Wall Street while building a web empire. The Best of CES. We’ll take a virtual tour of Michael’s bank account using HTC’s new headset, and Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence scales down the side of G&B headquarters with the next generation television you can’t see when off. Plus — the lowest blow of them all in the US Presidential race. The GOP nomination process takes on a decidedly dark tone as one candidate is accused of liking Nickelback. The post David Bowie appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The countdown to the demise of the car compact disc player begins. Alanis King of Jalopnik joins us to look at the evolution of music in the auto industry. George Lucas steps in Bantha shit. We’ll tell you why the creator of Star Wars has no right to complain about being cut out of the latest film — and it has nothing to do with the 4 billion dollar payday. As Elvis Presley’s estate celebrates the king’s birthday, we’ll examine the seedy underbelly of his empire — and why The Beatles internet streaming has only just begun. Plus Tommy Lee’s rollercoaster of a ride into the sunset for Motley Crue. The post Laserbrain appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The origins of Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder — and why the kid was ripped off selling his X-34 to pay Solo and the Wookie for his flight off that rock. Raising the spirits of fans of Spirit of the West. We’ll look at how the band is turning tragedy into hope as Stone Temple Pilots fans say goodbye to their frontman. And who still uses jukeboxes? We’ll look at a decidedly 21st Century solution to a 1940s gadget. Plus — the winner of the Philips Hue lighting starter kit and why a South Korean girl band was turned away at LAX. The post The Geeks Strike Back appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Definitive Holiday Gift Guide for Geeks 2015! We’ll run down some of the best things to put under the tree — and even give one away. Adele breaks records by only selling her record — not streaming it. We’ll crunch the numbers on why that was a brilliant financial move. Get ready to buy a new iPhone cable. The latest rumour reveals you’re going to spend big bucks to save Apple one millimetre. Plus — you won’t believe what the stats show to be the most dangerous driving tune around. The post Geek Gift Guide appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.