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GeekNights 061023 - So We Lost the Power Cable for the Compressor

Posted in Mondays, Podcasts, Randi on October 23rd, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we left the power cable for our compressor at Ubercon, and as such we discuss the fact that few consumer product manufacturers these days allow for the replacement of parts. The audio quality of the show will be a little less than spectacular until we acquire a replacement. In the news, IBM sues Amazon, and Flash 9 beta is out for Linux.

Scott’s Thing - 10 000 Coins Topple
Rym’s Thing - Digg Randi Spammer

GeekNights 061019 - Burden of Proof

Posted in Podcasts, Thursdays on October 19th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the “burden of proof,” and why you should care about it. In the news, Twilight Princess may be released online only, and for the first time ever, non-traditional households overtake traditional households in the US.

Scott’s Thing - Skating Under Cars
Rym’s Thing - HEALTHmap

GeekNights 061018 - Death Note Anime

Posted in Anime, Podcasts, Wednesdays on October 18th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we preview the Death Note anime. In the news, Goro Miyazaki’s Gedo Senki (Tales of Earthsea) is held up by the SciFi channel, and Hayao Miyazaki is the most popular anime director (according to Anime News Network).

Scott’s Thing - Batman Has the Key!
Rym’s Thing - C-SPAN Pranks

GeekNights 061017 - Versus Puzzle Games

Posted in Podcasts, Tuesdays, Video Games on October 17th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we come out of our funk to discuss puzzle games such as Magical Drop, Battle Balls, Puyo Pop, and so forth. In the news, we have GTA IV exclusive content with a twist, and a DS Homebrew Solution that doesn’t suck.

Scott’s Thing - Superstitious Stimpy
Rym’s Thing - Reverse

GeekNights 061016 - CODECS: Images

Posted in Computers, Mondays, Podcasts on October 16th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights it’s a boring show about raster image file formats. Otherwise, obese people are dumb and McDonald’s spread a trojan.

Scott’s Thing - Beer-Opening Calendar
Rym’s Thing - Flooded Datacenter