KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM)

Geek Therapy Radio Podcast

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We're ALL geeks about something, so embrace your inner geek! Join your "Mental Curator" Johnny Hemberger each week as we explore our many, many exhibits of geekdom in an open, fun, and heartfelt way! Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/geektherapyradio Contact info and much more https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

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Facebook wants (and is taking steps) to control Virtual Reality (14:40) 26.08.2020 40:07

(14:40)Facebook bought Oculus in 2014 and has made major strides in controlling how you log into the virtual world. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Article https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/08/facebook-has-begun-ghosting-the-oculus-moniker-in-its-vr-division/

173 | Lil' more FS2020, about my dad, and why geeks love old tech :) 24.08.2020 39:01

Recapping my thoughts thus far about FS2020 for my radio audience. Then, on to remembering my dad a bit, and finally, why some of us geeks love old technology. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

Flight Simulator 2020 | Should YOU buy it? Also, some potential download "fixes." (@7:49) 21.08.2020 40:08

(@7:49) You've heard and read all the positive hype and reviews of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, but should YOU actually buy it? Also, I explore some of the current downloading/installation glitch "fixes." https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 | Some glitches, but overwhelmingly AMAZING! (@12:15) 20.08.2020 34:49

(@12:15) The installation FINALLY worked on my desktop PC (not so on my laptop). Here are my thoughts after my very first flights :) https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

I just spent $130 on Flight Simulator 2020 and it won't even download.... 19.08.2020 29:50

Anyone else having this problem!? https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

SpaceX Starlink internet, Intel Xe GPUs, and investing in video game collectibles (@~12:45) 18.08.2020 34:06

(@~12:45) SpaceX's global Starlink internet service is about much, much more than just speed and bandwidth. Also, Intel is ramping up their efforts to break into the GPU market. Finally, would YOU buy a share in a high-dollar collectible? https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

172 | Retro tech collecting tips from Lazy Game Reviews, The 8-Bit Guy, and This Does Not Compute 17.08.2020 39:01

You've been browsing eBay for that perfect piece of retro gear, what should keep in mind before collecting? 8:00 LGR https://www.youtube.com/user/phreakindee 18:00 The 8-Bit Guy https://www.youtube.com/user/adric22 29:00 This Does Not Compute https://www.youtube.com/user/cwwirth Contact, Merch, Patreon, Info https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

Anyone else find language and accents fascinating? 12.08.2020 22:02

I was thinking today how interesting language and regional accents are...so know I'm geeking out about it a little...of course. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

Why car design can never be what it "used" to be. (~8:46) 11.08.2020 42:23

(~8:46) A recent Top Gear clip has me thinking about new versus old car design and why it can never be as free-spirited as it used to be...for better or worse. Contact, merch, Patreon and more https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

171 | "Eco-Friendly" is fine as long as the product doesn't suck. 08.08.2020 39:01

Also, how many geek projects do you have currently up in the air? https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

Down, R, Up, L, Y, B, Compaq 286 progress, and SpaceX AWESOMENESS!!! 06.08.2020 41:26

It's an amazing time to be a space geek! https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Email GeekTherapy@iHeartMedia.com

My Compaq Deskpro 286e WAS running great... 04.08.2020 40:04

I'm back to square one with the 286, but that's ok :) https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

170 | Massive deep-dive into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (@10:22) and how Twitter was hacked. 03.08.2020 39:01

I deep dive into many of the features to look forward to in MSFS. Still, it's only an ice cube on the tip of the iceberg. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Ars articles https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/07/florida-teen-arrested-charged-with-being-mastermind-of-twitter-hack/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/ms-flight-simulator-our-yoke-on-look-at-new-features-gorgeous-flights/

GEEKING OUT with my "new" Compaq DeskPro 286e! 31.07.2020 38:30

I just double checked and no, Windows 95 will not work on a 286 as I suspected...3.1 here I come! I'm stoked! Patreon, Merch, and more https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

I want to upgrade my dinghy (~7:25) 30.07.2020 36:03

But first, allow me to readdress some thoughts on Bill and Ted Face the Music. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Music https://youtu.be/bAz1vYAwVKE

Bill and Ted Face the Music: I FULLY expect it to be most un-excellent. I'll explain.... 29.07.2020 20:24

Keeping expectations low is my default attitude towards resurrecting movie franchises. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Trailer https://youtu.be/1gPGeAYo3yU

Nintendo "GigaLeak" (14:41) and Analogue Pocket news (33:51)! 28.07.2020 47:29

Let's talk about Nintendo's unprecedented data leak and what it means for us, them, and everyone else. Also, much more news about the Analogue Pocket. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Nintendo Gigaleak https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/nintendo-gigaleak-reveals-classic-nintendo-prototypes-source-code/ Analogue Pocket https://www.analogue.co/pocket/

169 | My nephew and I (Spencer) talk about music, movies, cars, and gaming! 25.07.2020 39:01

Spencer is 10x more well-spoken than I am... https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Spencer's channels: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMO9F1fTQaPgva5IbbErFkQ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/shooksamurai

Delorean stalled in the rain, Rocket League is going free-to-play (22:04), and ASUS ROG "Gaming Phone"(37:26) 23.07.2020 47:09

"Loren" the Delorean is fine after her little mishap, Rocket League is going F2P, and "Gaming" phones are still stupid. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Music https://youtu.be/MFleRg7PR6I

Henry Cavill did a really good job building his first gaming PC 22.07.2020 48:35

My reaction to reactions to Henry Cavill building a gaming PC. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Video mentioned: https://youtu.be/ZEyAs3NWH4A Music: https://youtu.be/_50m0Vm5VvQ

All about comet NEOWISE! 21.07.2020 33:07

It's about time I talked about NEOWISE! https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Article https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-see-comet-c2020-f3-neowise Music: https://weezer.com/

168 | I miss Stevie Ray Vaughan (@29:00) 20.07.2020 39:01

I talk about a few things in this episode, but SRV was on the top of my mind. (@29:00) https://www.geektherapyradio.com/

My favorite OS for Raspberry Pi and much more! 17.07.2020 32:36

Twister OS just might be what a lot of Pi users have been looking for. https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Music: Stevie Ray Vaughan "Love Me Darlin"

Twitter hacked, supercharging my 24v lawnmower, and special guest LGR! 16.07.2020 34:27

00:00 Twitter 07:21 Lawnmower supercharging and tinkering with A/C 25:13 Clint from LGR on musical tinkerings https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ Music http://comtruise.com/

Flight Simulator 2020 release date, specs, pricing, and RIP Grant Imahara. 15.07.2020 1:05:46

Lost a geek king yesterday. Grant Imahara was an inspiration. On a brighter note, lets talk juicy details of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! https://www.geektherapyradio.com/