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GeekNights 071031 - Apollo’s Song

Posted in Manga, Podcasts, Wednesdays on October 31st, 2007

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Osamu Tezuka’s Apollo’s Song. In the news, there’s a webcomic wikipedia war, Zuda launches, it’s Halloween, and we’re starting season three with episode 400!

Scott’s Thing - The Money Bin
Rym’s Thing - Halloween… for the Atari 2600

GeekNights 071030 - Portal

Posted in Podcasts, Tuesdays, Video Games on October 30th, 2007

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss Portal, Valve’s triumph in gaming. In the news, we Geekbite Guitar Hero III for the Wii, and Mayfair games is afraid of online retailers.

Scott’s Thing - Electrocity
Rym’s Thing - Statetris

Show Links - Burning Wheel, Portal Example

GeekNights 071029 - CPU Architectures

Posted in Computers, How Computers Work, Mondays, Podcasts on October 29th, 2007

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss CPU architectures such as x86 in an easy-to-understand way. In the news, Scott achieves fleeting Internet fame with a blog post about Linux device drivers, and Ubuntu may well be destroying your hard drive.

Scott’s Thing - The Last Duet on Earth
Rym’s Thing - Space Wolf

The Source - Graham Annable

GeekNights 071025 - The Visigoths

Posted in Podcasts, Thursdays on October 25th, 2007

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the Gothic invasions as they pertain to our own lives, including advice on hosting them as guests in your home. In the news, the US Terror Watch List is silly, and a scientist fights the co-opting of an old paper by crazy people.

Scott’s Thing - The GTR
Rym’s Thing - Dignity

GeekNights 071024 - Trigun: Final Thoughts

Posted in Anime, Podcasts, Wednesdays on October 24th, 2007

Tonight on GeekNights, with numerous spoilers, we present our full and final thoughts on Trigun, which we have previously reviewed. In the news, Japan admits to its inability to deal with foreign piracy, and the bigwigs of American Anime will be meeting to discuss the future of the market.

Scott’s Thing - Nad Shots
Rym’s Thing - Real Baseball