The technology of Blade Runner 2049 with Territory Studio’s Peter Eszenyi Every time we watch a sci-fi flick the “computer screens” drive us nuts, so we decided to find out why Blade Runner 2049 didn’t suffer from user interface dreck passed-off as plot development. Who better to turn to than the guy behind the film’s […] The post Spinner 2.0 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth ....
Jan 17, 2018•36 min
Live from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! This week Michael skip-offs his obligations covering CES to catch a skin show with his wife, talks to the head of Ford’s self driving car division about why it’s not about you, uncovers a company claiming […] The post Live on Location at CES 2018 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth ....
Jan 10, 2018•56 min
Smart Homes, Turntables, and the death of the high end car audio store We’ve been off for Christmas break for a month and it feels like forever. Michael explains how he almost killed his wife Christmas morning, and Alan explains how he teases the FedEx guy from halfway around the world. Plus, what to expect […] The post New Year, New Me(mes) appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth ....
Jan 03, 2018•36 min
Nerd gifts for Star Trek/Wars fans, vinyl lovers, drivers, and smart home enthusiasts. The post Definitive Gift Guide for Geeks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Nov 29, 2017•41 min
Google Canada's Maria Cortellucci on Pixel Buds, Google Home, and her Mom The post Babel Fish appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Nov 22, 2017•30 min
Why Journey's Don't Stop Believin' is a musical and cultural phenomenon. Really. The post Don’t Stop Believin’ appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Nov 15, 2017•33 min
Alan learns about cosplay and furries, Hip-signed Bill Barilko card owner on his charity auction, ghost hunting with vinyl The post 50 Mission Cosplay appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Nov 08, 2017•41 min
Trump drops ball on JFK assassination files, guest Dr. Nate Regier gets into The Donald's head, someone gets fleeced at the Apple Store The post Football Kennedy Style appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Nov 01, 2017•35 min
Canada reacts to Gord Downie's death, story behind Bobcaygeon, new album due Friday The post Death in the Family appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Oct 25, 2017•31 min
Google Pixel 2 XL beats iPhone, Daydream VR a nightmare, cyberpunk to save live concerts The post Walled Gardeners appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Oct 18, 2017•35 min
Rising Youtube star Noah of Polyphonic drops by the G&B studios to deconstruct deconstructing musicians and their music. The reason Blade Runner 2049 can’t replicate the success of the soundtrack to the 1982 cult hit? Synthesizers. Michael builds a VR cockpit. Wait, what? The post Polyphonic Replicants appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth ....
Oct 11, 2017•34 min
Tom Petty's influence, influences, and his love of weed The post Tom Petty’s Stash appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Oct 04, 2017•36 min
Leo Fender's widow Phyllis and author Randy Bell on the man whose guitars made Rock & Roll the sound your hear today. The post History of the Fender Guitar appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth .
Sep 27, 2017•36 min
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 .
Sep 20, 2017•35 min
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 .
Sep 13, 2017•40 min
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 .
Sep 06, 2017•34 min
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 .
Aug 30, 2017•39 min
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 .
Aug 23, 2017•35 min
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 .
Aug 16, 2017•33 min
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 .
Aug 09, 2017•30 min
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 .
Aug 02, 2017•27 min
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 .
Jul 26, 2017•33 min
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 .
Jul 19, 2017•34 min
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 .
Jul 12, 2017•35 min
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 .
Jul 05, 2017•3 min
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 .
Feb 03, 2016•42 min
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 .
Jan 27, 2016•10 min
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 ...
Jan 27, 2016•41 min
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...
Jan 20, 2016•41 min
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....
Jan 13, 2016•41 min