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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 060914 - Origins Week: Atheism

Posted in Podcasts, Randi, Thursdays on September 14th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we conclude Origins Week with the stories of how we got into atheism, as well as how it’s different from antitheism and agnosticism. In the news, the FCC destroyed it’s own research, and Wiiiiiiii.

Scott’s Thing - Japanese Surf Versions of Classical Themes
Rym’s Thing - Military Wiccan

GeekNights 060828 - Bit Torrent

Posted in Computers, Mondays, Podcasts, Randi, Science on August 28th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we explain Bit Torrent in very accessible terms. As for the news, eco-terrorists cost the world a great man, and Microsoft DRM is broken with FairUse4WM

Scott’s Thing - The NYT Linux Scandal Explained
Rym’s Thing - The Nerf Sniper Rifle

GeekNights 060727 - Our First Hatemail

Posted in Meta, Podcasts, Randi, Thursdays on July 27th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we regail you with a full-on geekback of our first hatemail. In actual news, X-rays don’t work on obese people so well, and tomorrow is Sysadmin Appreciation Day.

Scott’s Thing - The Best Hockey Fight Ever
Rym’s Thing - James Randi Helps Bust Uri Geller

GeekNights 060724 - Lies in Consumer Electronics

Posted in Computers, Mondays, Podcasts, Randi on July 24th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we cover the common lies in consumer electronics. As for the news, AMD buys ATI.

Scott’s Thing - Katana vs. Machine Gun
Rym’s Thing - The Best Monkey in the World