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GeekNights 060823 - Otakon 2006 part 2

Posted in Anime, Conventions, Otakon, Podcasts, Wednesdays on August 23rd, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we continue our coverage of Otakon 2006 with talk of the panels, the concerts (Nana Kitade and MUCC), the rave, the food, the closing ceremonies, and everything else we missed in part one.

GeekNights 060822 - Silly Tabletop RPGs

Posted in Podcasts, Role Playing Games, Tuesdays on August 22nd, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the sillier role-playing systems, including Paranoia, Pokethulu and Kobolds Ate my Baby. In the news, Sony hasn’t yet begun production of the PS3, and secret Wii parties exist.

Scott’s Thing - Tetris Stand-Up
Rym’s Thing - Counter-Struck

GeekNights 060821 - Podcasting Live

Posted in Computers, Linux, Mondays, Podcasts, Science on August 21st, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we somewhat half-assedly cover the broad technical issues of recording a live show in front of an audience. In the news, dark matter’s existence is confirmed, AOL leaks a pile of search information, and an Irish company (Steorn) claims to have discovered perpetual motion.

Scott’s Thing - No Need to Defrag
Rym’s Thing - Americans don’t believe in evolution

GeekNights 060817 - Hacking the Boardwalk

Posted in Meta, Podcasts, Thursdays on August 17th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we hack the boardwalk in Wildwood NJ with the First Amendment T-Shirt and some good old fashioned Deep Fried Pepperoni Pizza. As for the news, the Maine Mutant is killed, and Macrovision is evil.

Scott’s Thing - Just One Club Card
Rym’s Thing - Samuel L. Jackson on the Daily Show

GeekNights 060816 - Otakon 2006 part 1

Posted in Anime, Conventions, Otakon, Podcasts, Wednesdays on August 16th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we bring you the first half of our coverage of Otakon 2006, featuring the pre-con line, general feedback about the con, the Dealer’s Room, Artist’s Alley, and the showing rooms.