Geek 2.0 Podcast

It is an end of an era, we say our goodbyes to everyone that has been with us on this great ride. Just because we're closing out this chapter doesn't mean that there's more in store for us. We wanted to say thank you, and look forward to seeing you all again on our next journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We talk about how the theme park experience has been changed since cofefe. The visitor experience, construction projects that were ramping up prior to the lockdowns and how all of it has effected more than just the theme park industry. Twitch.tv/thecollectivenetwork facebook.com/CollectiveNtwrk youtube.com/channel/UC_0Y4WwDktg1YKLyX5GJVGg https://guilded.gg/Collective-Network The Geek 2.0 Podcast is part of The Collective Network, a channel dedicated to bringing awareness of tech, movie, TV reviews and more to the geek parent and providing family friendly content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We're joined by Tommy as we go over the different ways you could help in bringing that creative spark to your kids. From the hardware aspects to the software. Twitch.tv/thecollectivenetwork facebook.com/CollectiveNtwrk youtube.com/channel/UC_0Y4WwDktg1YKLyX5GJVGg https://guilded.gg/Collective-Network The Geek 2.0 Podcast is part of The Collective Network, a channel dedicated to bringing awareness of tech, movie, TV reviews and more to the geek parent and providing family friendly content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Do bots have you down? We talk about how the explosion of bots taking over the popular item shopping is definitely causing supply shortages. Our main story is a discussion on how the pandemic has or might have effected our kids. Are they socially distant with their only human interaction through tech? Or have you made concessions in letting them mingle? Twitch.tv/thecollectivenetwork facebook.com/CollectiveNtwrk youtube.com/channel/UC_0Y4WwDktg1YKLyX5GJVGg https://guilded.gg/Collective-Network The Geek 2.0 Podcast is part of The Collective Network, a channel dedicated to bringing awareness of tech, movie, TV reviews and more to the geek parent and providing family friendly content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

2020 will probably live on to be the year that never ended. So many things happened in just a single year. We're joined by Cliff and Tommy to take a look back at the year 2020. Twitch.tv/thecollectivenetwork facebook.com/CollectiveNtwrk youtube.com/channel/UC_0Y4WwDktg1YKLyX5GJVGg https://guilded.gg/Collective-Network The Geek 2.0 Podcast is part of The Collective Network, a channel dedicated to bringing awareness of tech, movie, TV reviews and more to the geek parent and providing family friendly content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Quarantine got you down? Especially with the coming holidays. We take a look into some of the board games and table top games that can help you combat the bored family. Twitch.tv/thecollectivenetwork facebook.com/CollectiveNtwrk youtube.com/channel/UC_0Y4WwDktg1YKLyX5GJVGg https://guilded.gg/Collective-Network The Geek 2.0 Podcast is part of The Collective Network, a channel dedicated to bringing awareness of tech, movie, TV reviews and more to the geek parent and providing family friendly content! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Most of the lockdowns have been lifted, the birds are singing and people are braving the sunlight again. No, this isn't the beginning of some dystopian story just how real people are looking towards Hollywood to entertain them again. We discuss how potentially Hollywood is going to move forward with COVID-19 still out there. We also go over the recent Apple vs Epic battle that is still ongoing and even take a stab at Facebook and the news of Oculus the brand is going away. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We're joined by Cliff and Tommy as we talk about how life has changed during the pandemic. Working from home, our kids school life and generally how much has changed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

COPPA and the FTC go after YouTube content creators. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Why we can't have nice things when the bad apples of the vlogging community get out there. We also take a look into the new digital gaming arena coming out soon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We scare up some frights with a hint of geek but before that we try to find a way that people can use social media in bringing the community together again. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

It's that time when kids trudge off to school again, only this time there's less dead tree items and more silicon based items within those backpacks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Josh, Joe and joined by Tommy as we look back at the majority of E3 announcements. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Cliff joins us again as we go over some of the forgotten gems of gaming past that are making a return. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

A call to action in bringing to light that there are girl/woman gamers out there but, are facing a wall in how the rest of the world perceives them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Returning guest, Cliff, joins us as we chat about dash cameras and keeping our kids safe while they branch out through online chat apps. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Joined by Cliff as we talk about Microsoft's latest adaptive controller built for the Xbox. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We take a look back at some of the interesting things that took place during the year 2018. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

The mad rush of tech journalists and reporters have picked over the remains of CES. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Does having a STEM based education in our kids school cause issues when they're older, or does it help them in this constantly evolving world of technology and science? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Joined by the lovely Suzy as we talk about how movie theaters have changed over the years and the role of a good camera means to you and your family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Up first we try to predict what will be release for Samsung, Google and Apple's new crop of devices for the end of year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We try to not be so technical as we go on about internet security, sometimes we can't help ourselves though. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

It's nice to think about all of the upcoming games with their flashy trailers and such but, let's go back and remember the roots of our childhood gaming. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

What's it like for the next generation to go along with their parents and family on those long road trips? Back in our day we rolled around in the back of the family station wagon or staring out the window. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We take a look into the tech within our kids schools. Does it help them be better students or will tech become a hindrance? We also dive further than before into the world of Star Wars, the behemoth that this cultural phenomenon has become. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Ever wanted to add some cool smart technology to your home security? We go over a few items that could help you. Our main topic is about roleplaying games and all of the fun things one can do with their imagination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

This episode we get deep, I mean really deep. We take your reality and augment it right into your eyeballs. OK, maybe not really but we do talk about some of the awesome things about AR and VR so much so that we pretty much dedicated this episode to it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We climb aboard that hype train steaming into Las Vegas for the annual CES. We look at what we think will be the standout technology for this year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We're joined by special guest Cliff as we talk about the technology helping his son communicate with the world around him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

What do you do in today's world in which we're constantly connected via our phones and other devices? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

We look into some of the devices that are out there that can help you keep an eye on your kids. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

This episode we kind of geek out over all sorts of comic books, comic book movies and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Will our robot overlords be benevolent or do we have nothing to fear as we rely more and more on our tech? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

The trials and tribulations  with cosplay and bringing your family along for the ride. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support

Show-notes: YouTube and keeping your kids safe online and dealing with advertisements. The benefits of being a cord cutter. Microsoft releases Windows 10 S, dives full board into taking a larger chunk of the education market from Google Chromebooks. HTML for Babies - http://codebabies.com/product/html-for-babies Code-a-pillar -  https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-DKT39-Think-Learn-Code-a-pillar/dp/B01ASVD2L4 The Island of Dr. Brain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Island_of_Dr._Brain Bitsbox the monthly box for teaching your kids coding. https://bitsbox.com/ Had to add the Jurassic Park reference. Trying to find a middle ground in pushing your kids into something without forcing them and having them resent you later in life. Intro Music: Intro For A Nonexisting Video Game by Captive Portal Outro Music: Utopia (instrumental) by YACHT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geek20podcast/support