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 st...
Jan 06, 2016•42 min
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 ...
Dec 16, 2015•42 min
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 G...
Dec 02, 2015•41 min
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 ....
Nov 25, 2015•41 min
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 ou...
Nov 18, 2015•42 min
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, an...
Nov 11, 2015•41 min
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 ...
Nov 04, 2015•41 min
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 decla...
Oct 28, 2015•42 min
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 fro...
Oct 21, 2015•41 min
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...
Oct 14, 2015•41 min
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 A...
Oct 07, 2015•42 min
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...
Sep 30, 2015•41 min
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 Androi...
Sep 23, 2015•42 min
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 Micha...
Sep 16, 2015•41 min
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. ...
Sep 09, 2015•42 min
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 ...
Aug 19, 2015•42 min
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...
Aug 12, 2015•41 min
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 a...
Aug 05, 2015•42 min
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 ...
Jul 29, 2015•41 min
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 ...
Jul 22, 2015•41 min
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 St...
Jul 15, 2015•42 min
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 Hain...
Jul 08, 2015•41 min
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...
Jul 01, 2015•41 min
Taylor Swift isn’t as powerful as you think. The real story behind Apple blinking over the battle for free streaming music. The connected car: why you need to be afraid, very afraid, when it comes to remote access to your vehicle. God Save the KGB — the fascist regime — and the brains behind the Punk movement — if you believe an aging Russian spy. Plus! One more week for your chance to win a pair of sweet headphones from RHA and why God isn’t dead: he’s just at Studio 54. The post At the Right H...
Jun 24, 2015•41 min
Rock Stars After Rock. The guitarist from Queen wants to save the world from a meteor attack while the bassist from Blur has a lovely blue cheese he’d like to sell you. Got $18K and a love of the band Rush? You could own the studio used to record some of Geddy Lee’s greatest hits. Porn Starrrs… in…. space… we’ll look at the logistics of joining the 62 Mile High Club. And we get sticker-shock from the price of a 21st century sex robot. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on how you could win a sweet ...
Jun 17, 2015•41 min
Save Ferris — Bueller, that is. We’ll look at why the John Hughes teen flick couldn’t be made today. The death of voicemail: When Wall Street decides its over, it’s over. JPMorgan, Coke and others pull the plug — but we’ll tell you why the Chinese still have a need for it. Why the most important Beatles guitar ever isn’t worth the $800K it will likely sell for. Even the kids of the Fab Four don’t want it for their new band. When Drones Attack: Enrique Iglasias almost loses a finger at a concert....
Jun 10, 2015•41 min
Mars Needs Women — Country music doesn’t? We’ll help a legendary music programmer extract his cowboy boot from his mouth. The curse of U2. We’ll blame Apple and iTunes for launching what has been a terrible year for the world’s most successful rock band. Nikon has gone to the dogs. We’ll introduce you to a gadget that’s more than a go pro strapped to your pooch. Plus — the winner of our Roku 3 streaming media player. And the secret to that complex chord in A Hard Day’s Night: revealed. The post ...
Jun 03, 2015•42 min
The iCar is coming — if you believe the latest court documents filed against Apple. Are these your drums? David Letterman signs off with the Foo Fighters and we look at his fetish for the skins. Your iPad is about to get a much needed upgrade. We’ll tell you why your spouse will be pleased. Plus: an update on our Roku 3 streaming video player giveaway, and proof Alan is obsessed with Sex Robots. The post No Sex Robots, Please appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Mich...
May 27, 2015•41 min
The video game industry goes whale hunting. We’ll look at how much you’re spending on in-app purchases. Whine and Grind — we’ll look at the three-part history of Ska and why the English Beat has split the planet in two. Which comes first? Virtual reality games or the headsets? Ubisoft announces plans to bring 3D shoot ‘em ups into the third dimension. Plus: we’re giving away a Roku 3 streaming media player. And: how much the Six Million Dollar man would cost if we rebuilt him today. The post Wha...
May 20, 2015•41 min
KISS brings back the pinball machine — and yes Gene Simmons’ tongue factors heavily in the ball play. 1986 - the worst year for pop music according to science. And we’ll look at why the British Invasion can’t hold a candle to the Hip Hop revolution. Keurig admits the D-R-M on its k-cups was a really bad idea. Not unlike k-cups themselves. Plus — we’re giving away a Roku 3. We’ll tell you how you can win this sweet piece of kit that kicks the butt of your Apple TV. And: Apple Watch Erotica. Alan ...
May 13, 2015•41 min
