GeekNights Thursdays

Tonight on GeekNights, after talking about people who use their phones in public at full speaker volume, we review the fantastic convention that was Super MAGFest 2024 . We previously covered the games of this MAGFest in MIVs. In the news, the Superb Owl is the least interesting it's ever been, and late capitalism claims another digital victim . Related Links Forum Thread Super MAGFest 2024 Discor...

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the year 2023 . Sort of a personal retrospective. In the news, Donald Trump argues in court that a president has the right to assassinate their enemies , and 2023 was the hottest year in human history , Related Links Forum Thread 2023 (2023) Discord Chat 2023 (2023) Things of the Day Rym -  Adults giving you directions Scott -  Sauna Security

Tonight on GeekNights, against the backdrop of ongoing tech layoffs we talk about layoffs. (No, neither of us has been laid off). In the news, New York's Clean Slate Act is good news for millions of people trying to get their lives back together, Apple shocks the world by adopting RCS, and Related Links Forum Thread Layoffs Discord Chat Layoffs Things of the Day Rym -  The Insane Enginee...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider scams . In the news, the first malaria vaccine slashes early childhood mortality , Hookworms used to ravage the southern United States , the statue of the traitor was melted into slag , and Travis Dermott singlehandedly forced the NHL to change a terrible policy . Related Links Forum Thread Scams Things of the Day Rym -  Nothing's Working Out - Wal...

Tonight on GeekNights we are back with a new web site ! In the news, there is tragic war in Israel and Palestine , the House is paralyzed by Republican incompetence , Twitter has destroyed itself in a way that requires us to invoke the "Jack Thompson Rule," and Apple makes a minor change to podcast downloads. Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Back with a New Web Site Things of the D...

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Warwick Applefest . If we can review a concert or a convention, we can review a small town apple festival. In the news, America has yet another political crisis as Republicans oust their own Speaker of the House while engaging in extreme pettiness , and there is a "crisis" in ticket reselling arbitrage after people aren't that interested in seeing Travis Scott...

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Janelle Monáe Age of Pleasure Tour which we saw at Radio City Music Hall. It's a hell of a show and you must go to it if you can. In the news, "Detroit Pizza Kitchen" is a lie, the Nikon Z f cometh , the WGA lifts its strike with a huge victory, and the evil companies lose their bid to block a minimum wage for delivery workers in New York. Related Links Things...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of Halls of Fame . In the news, the ravages of climate change have caused an ongoing crisis in Hawaii , and the fascists lost an election in Ohio , Related Links Things of the Day Rym -  Say Less Scott -  Michael Chabon's Book Store

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the food that is served on airplanes and in airports. You're trapped there, and they know it. In the news, Donald Trump is arrested again , and the Boomers are dying out but somehow Henry Kissinger is still alive. Related Links Things of the Day Rym -  The Balearic Sling Scott -  Creative Astrophotography

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Magic and illusions . In the news, Rangers , and America's openly fascist "news" network FOX admits they lied about voter fraud . Related Links Forum Thread Magic Things of the Day Rym -  CLOWN ROOM Scott -  I hope you will never see this letter

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Colosseums, Stadiums, and Arenas. In the news, the NHL Playoffs are imminent , Republicans in the state of Tennessee are going mask-off fascist in the (breaking) expulsion of Democrats from the chamber . Rep. Pearson had poignant words that you should watch and listen to. In at least some lighter news, there are actually a lot of good movies coming up. Some that...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Hanukkah . We've previously talked about Christmas . You're lucky we did a show at all since the Rangers game is about to start. Send your show ideas to the GeekNights Forum . In the news, Rym bought a new devil carriage , Rym cried watching Ted Lasso , and Fusion Power has reached a critical milestone . Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Hanukkah T...

Tonight on GeekNights, similar to our episode on Indian food , we consider Chinese food including American Chinese food . We're big fans, but we are not experts, so don't expect to learn anything from two white guys in New York. In the news, snow's a-comin' , Democrats defied history , and Ticketmaster is as evil now as it was in the 90s . Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Chinese F...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Beetlejuice. The timeless classic movie from 1988 , the bizarre animated series , even the musical , loom large (with the possible exception of the latter) in cinema history, and luckily we've never talked about it on GeekNights until now. In the news, late capitalist dystopia attacks the city skyline , late capitalist dystopia attacks the concept of color (makin...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Vending Machines . In the news, HBO Max is being destroyed , two of the worst airlines in America are merging , noted fascist propagandist Alex Jones is going down in the trial over his harassment of the parents of mass shooting victims, and Girls' Generation is BACK ! Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Vending Machines Things of the Day Rym -&...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Zoos. In the news, Rym finally ran out of razor blades , climate change is destroying the world , and we're loving this purported Fake IPL Scam . Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Zoos Things of the Day Rym -  MEGAVALANCHE 2022 Scott -  Wikipedia:Long-term abuse

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about trains . (Not the X train ). Critically important in the era of radically accelerating climate change, trains are our future. In the news, Republicans are now the leading cause of death for kids in the US , Republicans have filibustered the gun bill from the previous mass shooting , and Twitter was fined for stealing your phone number to target ads at you . Rel...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider swimming, especially in swimming pools. Pool toys, diving boards, swimming lessons, the works. In the news, the COVID meat shortage was fake , AleXa wins the "American Song Contest" , and Christopher Walken will play the Emperor in Dune 2 . Also convention drama . Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Swimming Things of the Day Rym -  Let&#x2...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of handwriting. In the news, idiots are in trouble with the FAA , another unrelated idiot is in trouble with the FAA (weirdly echoing an episode of Bob's Burgers ), and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are imminent . Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - Handwriting Things of the Day Rym -  San Francisco 1906 Scott -  Star Wars...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider James Bond (in cinema). In the news, Rym is back from London, and New York has a lot of good options for connecting LGA to the rest of the city . Your regularly scheduled GeekNights should resume from this point forward! Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thursday - James Bond Things of the Day Rym -  Did Dua Lipa ACTUALLY Plagiarize Levitating? (No)...

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Saint Patrick's Day (the holiday). We have a fraught history with it, frankly. In the news, Scott is trying out Obsidian , Daylight Saving Time is likely going to be permanent in the US ( for the second time ) much to the surprise of some of the senators who made it happen , and New York governor Hochul continues to be a mixed bag . Related Links Forum Thread GeekN...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Greeting Cards and other cards of this ilk. In the news, the Doomsday Clock is 100 seconds to midnight , the handful of people "buying" NFTs are not that invested in them, and the Democrats in the US Senate forced a vote to protect voting rights that failed due to the undemocratic and broken nature of American Democracy. Related Links Forum Thread GeekNights Thur...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the science and the art of Sports Commentating . In the news, legendary sports commentator John Madden has died, The New York Times is buying The Athletic , a sports commentator made a terrible mistake that is somehow distantly related to this ridiculous nonsense , and United States President Joe Biden calls out the fascist coup attempt by Donald Trump and the Am...

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the Alien franchise . While clearly the first two movies are the best the franchise will likely ever have to offer, much like Spiderman it is so iconic to be nearly universally recognized. In the news, Youtube is removing dislike counts , the economy isn't in great shape (in ways you might not even realize ), and the Playdate is delayed . Related Links Forum Thre...

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Denis Villeneuve's Dune (part 1). It's Dune. It's hard to imagine doing better at Duning on the big screen than this. Recall that we discussed Dune extensively on the GeekNights Book Club. In the news, the Shiba Inu shitcoin is in the news due to a high volatility situation, you can buy 1/1000 of a Warhol for $250 after some clever people literally attempt to destr...