Geocentric

John Newman and Nate Long•www.podomatic.com

Every week we're bringing you five categories of news to shatter that awful awkward silence that plagues our conversations. Topics include Current International Events, Business Marketing and Finance, Streetwise, Tech and Entertainment, and "Are You Kidding Me?" ridiculous news. Geocentric is brought to you by your friends John Newman the Anthropology guru and Nate Long the PR guy.

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For the last time, SUBSCRIBE TO TAGSURFER!

Ok, it's been 2 weeks since we told you this feed was gonna die and you still haven't subscribed to the new feed. Here's how you find it: On iTunes, search for TagSurfer and you'll find it there. If you subscribe by other means, go to our site at www.tagsurfer.com and subscribe from there. Seriously though, we're glad you're a loyal Geocentric fan but you need to become a loyal TagSurfer fan! Next week there won't be an update on this feed. Hope to see you soon!

Jan 15, 2009•1 min

No, seriously, go subscribe to TagSurfer

As we mentioned last week, we are no longer Geocentric but instead we are TagSurfer. The show is still the same but you'll have to go to www.tagsurfer.com to get it. Or, of course, you can subscribe to TagSurfer via iTunes. Later on.

Jan 07, 2009•1 min

Episode 28 - TagSurfer

Episode 28 - TagSurfer! 1/1/2009. Happy New Year everyone! We are now in 2009, which is going to prove to be a most excellent year! We wish you all the best! With a new year comes some change at Geocentric... Today is a new day. From now on, we will no longer be known as Geocentric. We will be known as TagSurfer! To check out the new site that aggregates all of our content, go to www.tagsurfer.com. We're all surfers and beach bums now! On this show we'll tell you all about the new blog and podca...

Jan 01, 2009•44 min

Episode 27 - A Geocentric Christmas Short

It's still the holidays and our co-hosts are separated by a great distance. However, committed as they are, they have disregarded their temporary lack of good equipment and recorded this quick episode just for you! In this episode Nate and John discuss the new plans for the Geocentric Podcast and Blog, and wish you a merry everything! Check out the official Geocentric website, hosted by Magic Moments Entertainment at www.bringthemagic.com/geocentric. Make sure to contact us with your comments by...

Dec 25, 2008•11 min

Episode 26 - John's Day Off

Episode 26 - John's Day Off 12/18/2008. Christmas is upon us and John will not be on the show because he is now the father of a baby girl named Kiley! We'll have to have her on the show sometime! Everyone be sure to send your congrats to John at geocentric@inbox.com and maybe we'll read a couple on the next show! Nate won't have to host the Geocentric podcast completely alone. One lucky fan of the show has been given the opportunity to join Nate for some very interesting commentary... Welcome Ca...

Dec 19, 2008•29 min

Episode 25 - Spiders, Dogs, and David Beckham

Nate's about to graduate and John's about to have a kid! What can you do? Break the silence with these five topics! Streetwise: Learn about the ten most useless college degrees and classes and be sure to take one of them. Business, Finance & Marketing: Learn about the "askvertising" debate. Current International Events: A spider lost in space could destroy us all! Are You Kidding Me?!: A dog shoots a man while hunting -- who is hunting who now, Billy?! Tech & Entertainment: The healing p...

Dec 11, 2008•59 min

Episode 24 - Godfather FAIL!

Episode 24 - Godfather FAIL! 12/4/2008. Break the silence with these five topics! Streetwise: We'll tell you about some cool gadgets that can help stop telemarketers. Business, Finance & Marketing: Harvard takes on the RIAA! Current International Events: Two clergymen get in a fight near Jesus' tomb. For real?! Are You Kidding Me?!: A German man mails himself right out jail! Tech & Entertainment: Fail clothes have scanners on them and link to websites and Facebook. This week's extras in ...

Dec 04, 2008•38 min

Episode 23 - Larry's Day Off

Episode 23 - Larry's Day Off 11/27/2008. Thanksgiving episode/afternoon delight. - David Letterman's top ten ways you know you ate to much for Thanksgiving! - Top Ten Thanksgiving Myths. This week's extras in the podcast: New albums for the week of Tuesday, 11/25 Discover New Music - New music by The Status Check out the official Geocentric website, hosted by Magic Moments Entertainment at www.bringthemagic.com/geocentric. Make sure to contact us with your comments by calling 206-337-1504. You c...

Nov 27, 2008•24 min

Episode 22 - We're Totally Better Than Mashable

Episode 22 - We're Totally Better Than Mashable 11/20/2008. Black Friday is coming, so when you're in line for that $300 laptop break the silence with these five topics! Streetwise: This Black Friday, own the night! Or the morning... We'll tell you some of the stores' ad leaks and introduce some great websites to keep you on the ball! Business, Finance & Marketing: YouTube vs. Hulu: Which one is advertisers' favorite and why? Current International Events: A British dude says he has a "sixth ...

Nov 20, 2008•55 min

Episode 21 - Bloody Nate

Episode 21 - Bloody Nate 11/13/2008. Break the silence with these topics! Business, Finance & Marketing: You're favorite Thomas Crown-like thief has been caught... Current International Events: Two of our favorite propagandists, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Vladimir Putin, are back at it! Plus, Putin becomes Geocentric's first "prune?" Are You Kidding Me?!: A fetchy fox breaks into a church and abuses its members! Tech & Entertainment: A rocker learns how to trap atoms in his guitar amp. Most...

Nov 13, 2008•42 min

Episode 20 - I'm Following You

Episode 20 - I'm Following You -11/6/2008. The first podcast of the month means another feature episode brought to you by Nate and John! This week, Nate and John have a feature episode all about social media and the role it played in the election. We'll discuss 8 major social media tools that have emerged as strong channels of influence since the 2004 election. 1) Twitter 2) Digg (and social bookmarking) 3) YouTube 4) The Huffington Post (and other newer political blogs) 5) Web mash-ups and web ...

Nov 06, 2008•1 hr 32 min

Episode 19 - Fetchy Nerd

Episode 19 - Fetchy Nerd 10/30/2008. Brought to you by your best friends in the business! This week John and Nate are feeling a little under the weather. However there is no need to fear as this is barely noticeable (ha!) and our heroes of hostile takeover are dedicated to you! ...disheveled as they may be. Here's what's comin' up in the show today: Election Talk: How has technology changed our political climate? We run through the top 7 election influencers that weren't around back in '04. Busi...

Oct 30, 2008•1 hr 12 min

Episode 18 - What's Yo Flava?

Episode 18 - What's Yo Flava? 10/23/2008. Comin' at cha (almost) live and di-rect, DRM-Free and breaking the awkward silence! This week, Nate and John bring you... Streetwise: Lost your camera? Check out an Orphan Pictures site and you might just get lucky and find it! Election Talk: We're gonna take you live to the Coffee Scene were the election is being decided by.... jelly beans. Current International Events: Is Stalin the Greatest Russian Ever to Live? Some Russians apparently think so... Ar...

Oct 23, 2008•1 hr 1 min

Episode 17 - Are You Kidding Me?

Episode 17 - Are You Kidding Me? 10/16/2008. Break the silence with these five topics! Business, Finance & Marketing: We'll talk about a site that could show the music industry a thing or two about variable pricing for music. Current International Events: The RIAA bill was signed and we lost the battle, but have no fear, we will win the war! Iranian parliament votes in favor of a draft bill imposing the death penalty on men who leave Islam. Remember that Austrian far-right guy, Joerg Haider?...

Oct 16, 2008•1 hr 21 min

Episode 16 - What About Economy Goggles

Episode 16 - What About Economy Goggles? 10/9/2008. Here's five ways you can break the awkward silence this week in your (potential) conversations! Business, Finance & Marketing: We'll give you some tips to beat the credit crunch and the Top Ten solutions for dealing with a personal credit crisis. Current International Events: Oil prices slip on global woes, what is OPEC's reaction? We'll tell you one more reason we need to gain independence from foreign oil. Are You Kidding Me?!: Amy Wineho...

Oct 09, 2008•1 hr 25 min

Episode 15- The Dark Side of the Music Industry: 5 BIG mistakes 10/3/2008

Episode 15 - The Dark Side of the Music Industry: 5 BIG mistakes 10/3/2008 We promised a feature podcast on the first Thursday of each month where we take one issue and go in depth with related issues and important facts. This week, we take on the Dark Side of the Music Industry: the RIAA and their bully arm, MediaSentry. It's time to reveal the consequences of their negative policies and stand up against them! Their five BIG mistakes: 1. How they're finding us... by invading our privacy illegal...

Oct 02, 2008•1 hr 6 min

Episode 14 - Military Photoshop Vol. II 9/25/2008

Episode 14 - Military Photoshop Vol. II 9/25/2008. Thanks to all those who celebrated International Talk Like a Pirate Day with us in the last week's "Dead Men Tell No Tales" episode. We're still hearing about it! In the meantime, we have some good stuff for you in this week's Geocentric podcast! Streetwise: Are you sick of the dirty one-way news telling you nothing substantial about your candidate? We'll tell you how to cut the crap and get the real answers. Then, watch out scout! We'll give yo...

Sep 25, 2008•1 hr 13 min

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