Geeks And Beats

How the Internet is keeping you from bonding with your future spouse over music (even if it is “Swedish Funk”). From WWF to WTF: The 30th anniversary of one of the most influential albums — in Wrestling. And the winner of the Philips Beard Trimmer 9000. Plus! How Katy Perry was turned into a weapon of mass distraction. The post My Definition appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Surprise, jocks: you were the most likely to abandon your favourite adult website for the most anticipated video game of 2015. The fallout from the attacks on Paris: we’ll debate the decision by some of the world’s most influential bands to cancel concerts. Kurt Cobain’s post-humous solo album — so bad, it’s good — but only if you’re willing to shell-out the big bucks for the enhanced release. Plus! How to win the Phillips Beard Trimmer 9000 — it uses lasers — and the real reason Betamax lost out to VHS (and it has everything to do with porn). The post Imagine appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What the petition to stop CBS from resurrecting Star Trek for television is really all about. We’ll tell you what’s wrong with Hollywood’s plan — and the knee-jerk response from the nerds. They called it “Sex in a Box” — we’ll tell you what it took to get this game added to the Toy Hall of Fame. Why Adele isn’t allowed to use her own twitter account — and why the songstress may end up being the last big artist of the decade. Plus — how you can win a beard trimmer that guides you using lasers, and the real reason for the cassette revival? The Grey Bar Motel. The post Delete My Browser History appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

We are Live on Location at the Toronto Downtown Record Show! We’ll tell you how to search for vintage vinyl and see if we can dig-up some platters that matter. The breakthrough in battery technology we’ve been waiting for. Forget Lithium Ion batteries — Lithium Air batteries will take you 25-times further. A sad day at Big Al’s Malt Shop. You knew the Happy Days greasy spoon owner died, but did you know there was a Happy Days Musical? Plus — we give away the Zik 2.0 headphones from Parrot — and tell you why the music you’re listening to may be making you fat. The post LOL2015: Nevermind The Cossacks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Yoko Ono may have split up the Beatles, but can’t take the blame for the state of the Clinton Marriage. We’ll debunk the latest rumour ‘rounding The Beltway. Apple’s Self-driving car gets closer to reality with the acquisition of a big brain at a video game graphics card company. Youtube Red — why there’s going to be plenty of green coming the streaming video site’s way. Plus: your last chance to win a 400 dollar pair of sweet headphones from Parrot, and why a sex robot conference has been declared illegal. The post Sex Robots: Denied appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Commander Chris Hadfield tells Michael how he recorded Space Oddity for Songs from a Tin Can amid the whir of the International Space Station and if teen hormones drove him to learn guitar. Chicago leads the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’ve got the voting link for you to fix this obvious mistake. And Erhmagherd! The girl behind the famous goosebumps meme speaks to Vanity Fair about the viral sensation. Plus — how you can join us live on location, win a pair of headphones from Parrot — and why your smartphone isn’t to blame for your sleepless nights. The post Spaceman Spiff appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler is flapping his extra large lips in the direction of Donald Trump. Some of your favourite bands weren’t the first with that name. We’ll crack open the music history books. Got a hipster writer in your life and $400 to blow? Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence scales down the side of G&B headquarters with a nifty new keyboard. And, how you can win the most advanced headphones in the world. Plus, the nominations for the rock and roll hall of fame and why tin foil hat conspiracy theorists are big fans of Bob Marley. The post What’s in a Name? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The last time “Your” Toronto Blue Jays were in the playoffs? MP3s hadn’t been invented and Taylor Swift was still in diapers. Stop Trying to Make Mean Girls Day Happen. It’s Not Going to Happen. We’ll look at the soundtrack for the post-John Hughes  generation. And: we’re giving away an incredible pair of wireless headphones from Parrot.  Plus — what your smartphone choice tells you about your sexual preferences. The post 50 Shades of Space Gray appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Nirvana’s Teen Spirit is the most iconic song ever? We’ll turn to science for the explanation. The Pope is releasing a progressive rock album. At the risk of eternal damnation, we’ll review the Pontiff’s platter. Why Huey Lewis has Marty McFly to thank for his 80s rock success. And why science says sleeping naked is better for you. Plus — your last chance to win a luggage tracker and how this show fell into bed with Satanists. The post DJ Pope, Boyee appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Doctor Who returns! We’ll tell you why the series premiere is a lot like a 48 year old Star Trek episode. We’ll get all “timey wimey”. Want to recreate that Friends episode in which Ross’s Princess Leia fantasy comes true? It’ll only cost you $80,000. iOS 9 point-oh-my-god it’s like Android. We’ll look at the latest features in Apple’s newest operating system. Plus — how to win a Trakdot luggage tracer and why Alan’s wife won’t let him buy a sex robot. It’s all about the science. The post Android Love appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why you shouldn’t laugh at the Apple Pencil, even if Steve Jobs said nobody would want one. In space, nobody can hear you pour a drink. The international space station gets a whisky still. And why Michael isn’t going to race out and buy a big screen tv for the bedroom. Plus — how you can win a luggage tracker, and why as far as REM is concerned, Trump is the end of the world as we know it. The post A Mild Case of Stylus Envy appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Hands-on: the Star Wars drone, even if it is the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, you shouldn’t buy it. Stealing cars the high tech way: We’ll introduce you to Samy Kamkar who not only broke Myspace, but the hearts of auto industry technicians worldwide. Get your pencils ready — The cassette is back. We’ll tell you why the only major manufacturer is seeing sales rise. Plus — Technics is getting back into the turntable business. Just bring your own toner arm and copy of Dark Side of the Moon. And attention travelers: we’re giving away a gadget that will ensure you always know where your lost luggage is. The post The Merch Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why there's no Song of Summer for 2015. There are four rules before a track can have it “made in the shade.” Don’t like scary movies? What if the theme was in a major key? We’ll transpose some of the best in fright films. The Apple Watch — for your dog. We’ll introduce you to the Kickstarter campaign “Buddy” — which does more tricks than the Apple Watch. Plus — the winner of our Limited Edition G&B smartphone charger, and China bans 120 pop songs — including one called “Fart.” The post Lost Boys of Summer appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

20-20 Hindsight. We’ll look back at the Canadian radio station responsible for bringing American Motown to the Motor City. Wondering where your luggage is? Geeks and Beats Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence took the Trakdot for a test flight. And bringing back the mix tape? Apple has a new patent guaranteed to make it money — and make rejected geeks that much more likely to switch to Android. Plus — a G&B update on our last week to win limited edition swag — and why the coke-fueled 1970s is back. If you’ve got H-B-O. The post 20/20 Hindsight appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

It may be the end of the road for Rush — but there’s good news. We’ll look back at a classic science fiction film for evidence of lazy prop-making. Search your feelings — you know it to be true. Now that Apple has borked your music library with its latest app update, the Cupertino California company has set its sights on the advertising industry. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on our big giveaway, and why Macy Gray won’t be played at Alan’s 25th anniversary night. The post Dance on Your Grave appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What your choice in music says about you (if you’re an empath, you can skip the Sex Pistols). The Mosaic by PowerStick — we’ll look at the Canadian success story’s new gadget aimed at keeping Alan entertained on his next trans-Atlantic flight. Whatever happened to radio bumper stickers? It’s about more than just the lack of choice chrome locations on your car’s derriere. Plus — another G&B gadget giveaway — and why that cool kid you envied at 13 isn’t so cool today. The post Bumper Stumpers appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What are aliens listening to today? If they’re 50 Light Years away, chances are they’re rocking out to the Rolling Stones. Any further back and we’re talking Grampa’s music. Why mosquitos eat you alive but not your spouse: here comes the science! And Alan’s wife with a plate of cheese. A new documentary runs-down the top ten songs to have sex to — and we’ll tell you why Moyles worldwide are unlikely to attend a One Direction concert. The post Space, Sex, and (Harry) Stiles appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Star Wars nerds go wild as the behind the scenes footage of the next instalment hits Comic-Con — and Michael admits Star Trek is better. We’ll introduce you to the latest and most covert member of the G&B team - Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence will tell us why she won’t ring Alan’s doorbell. And how streaming music is killing Classic Rock sales. The music favoured by sharks? You may be surprised to learn its not classical…. Plus — why we’re spending your money and need more of it. The post Star Trek: The Phantom Menace appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Aliens never landed in New Jersey — unless you include Snookie from Jersey Shore. We’ll look at why the hysteria over War of the Worlds… wasn’t. Thinking of an Apple Watch? Wait. Casio is coming out with its own smart watch — and no, it won’t have those tiny calculator buttons. Are pop songs getting dumber? Science says yes! We’ll tell you who’s smarter than Lady Gaga — and dumber than Drake. The post War of the Words appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The hoverboard is here! And 4 months before Marty McFly gets his. We’ll look at the technology behind the Lexus deck. Apple Music is here — we’ll look at the streaming service and how the evolution of music resembles the software industry. Who’s going to play the Super Bowl half time show? Britney versus Taylor Swift is more like the Pepsi Taste Bud Challenge than you think. Plus — the winner of the RHA in-ear headphones, and why percussive flatulence can lead to a $500 fine.  The post Hoverbored appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.