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Best podcasts about geeknights

Latest podcast episodes about geeknights

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Capacity Management

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 53:38


Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss capacity management. It's changed a lot over the years. In the news, evil people are trying to accelerate climate change, and a silly camera is coming.Related LinksForum ThreadCapacity ManagementDiscord ChatCapacity ManagementBluesky PostCapacity ManagementThings of the DayRym - Lemmings: How DMA Design Redefined Puzzle GamesScott - What's the Longest Trip You Can Make With a MetroCard?

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Painting Miniatures

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 53:25


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the painting of minis, from Ral Partha to Ralidium. In the news, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will likely (and justifiably) strike, here's a starting point if you are interested in the dynamics of a broader anti-fascist General Strike, and the Twitter AI is obsessed with defending South African white supremacists.Related LinksForum ThreadPainting MiniaturesDiscord ChatPainting MiniaturesBluesky PostPainting MiniaturesThings of the DayRym - The Violent World of Football UltrasScott - KUNG FURY 2 FILTRADO!

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Quacks (of Quedlinburg)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 53:20


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Quacks, previously released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg in 2018. It's a push your luck game that is fun, but just short of greatness. (That's rare praise from GeekNights). In the news, Greater Than Games is forced to reduce staff in light America's ridiculous tariff war, and tabletop companies are suing our president over America's ridiculous tariff war.Related LinksForum ThreadQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Discord ChatQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Bluesky PostQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Things of the DayRym - The Horn of GeddonScott - CYBRLICH and the Death Cult of Labor

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about surgery. Warning: we talk about surgery. In the news, capitalism has destroyed Polygon and a federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from deporting people to concentration camps using the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798, setting up an existential supreme court showdown.Related LinksForum ThreadSurgeryDiscord ChatSurgeryBluesky PostSurgeryThings of the DayRym - Stealing Power !!Scott - Joon Lee

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Getting a New Game Console

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 45:37


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the acquisition of new gaming consoles. In the news, Overwatch competitive mode adds hero bans, the fourth of the old scrolls are remastered, and Scott has Hemorrhoids. The GeekNights content you crave.Related LinksForum ThreadGetting a New Game ConsoleDiscord ChatGetting a New Game ConsoleBluesky PostGetting a New Game ConsoleThings of the DayRym - Playing & Designing for Transformation in Nordic LarpScott - Archipelago

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
The Apothecary Diaries

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 43:17


Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Apothecary Diaries anime. It's worth a look, and is on both Crunchyroll and Netflix. In the news, Science Saru is bringing us a very good looking Ghost in the Shell, the Star Wars manga is getting a fancy artbook, and the Rose of Versailles movie is coming to Netflix April 30th. Also get on your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Apothecary DiariesDiscord ChatThe Apothecary DiariesBluesky PostThe Apothecary DiariesThings of the DayRym - Bone MusicScott - The Evolution of PBS Idents

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Princess Mononoke

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 62:13


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫). This 1997 film is a masterpiece. In the news, Donald Trump destroyed global trade, Murderbot is coming, the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga gets a deluxe edition, and Spider-Verse 3 is coming on June 4 2027. Also Rym continues to love Common Side Effects.Related LinksForum ThreadPrincess MononokeDiscord ChatPrincess MononokeBluesky PostPrincess MononokeThings of the DayRym - Why the Summit of the Great Pyramid is MissingScott - Bracket City

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 63:00


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022). It's a car racing game with well-tuned push-your-luck mechanics that is definitely worth a play. It's even better over multiple races. In the news, Cory Booker heroically and historically holds the Senate floor for over 24 hours in a powerful rebuke of Donald Trump's fascism (beating Strom Thurmond's vile "record"). Also torpedo bats are a deeply baseball thing to happen, Nintendo Direct number 1 brings virtual game cards and a bunch of games, and Nintendo Direct 2 will announce the Switch 2.Related LinksForum ThreadHeat: Pedal to the Metal (2022)Discord ChatHeat: Pedal to the Metal (2022)Bluesky PostHeat: Pedal to the Metal (2022)Things of the DayRym - Behind-The-Back SaveScott - Famicom 3D System

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
The Discoverability Problem

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 60:03


Tonight on GeekNights, we muse a bit on the problem of discoverability. Nearly all experience is mediated, and this includes deciding what web site to look at. In the news, Rym is back from Zenkaikon, Moon Zooz is continuing to rock it, the cosmological constant might not be, niri is a scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor, and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is a dangerous idiot.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Discoverability ProblemDiscord ChatThe Discoverability ProblemBluesky PostThe Discoverability ProblemThings of the DayRym - I Drove to Every McDonald's in AmericaScott - FamiTracker

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Power Grid: Outpost

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 66:17


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Friedemann Friese's sequel to Power Grid titled Power Grid: Outpost. We highly recommend reading the second page of the rulebook closely. In the news, Pokémon Go (and all your location data) were sold to Scopely, there's something to this nemesis system, and this is the most important thing you can pay attention to in America's ongoing crisis.Related LinksForum ThreadPower Grid: OutpostDiscord ChatPower Grid: OutpostBluesky PostPower Grid: OutpostThings of the DayRym - How To Cliff Jump - Tutorial for BeginnersScott - Solving the World's Oldest Board Game

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Sakamoto Days anime. It starts with a strong premise, but in the end it's just a shounen fighting show. In the news, Flow wins Latvia's first Oscar, The Day The Earth Blew Up actually looks pretty good, you can see Princess Mononoke restored in theaters, and Common Side Effects is real good.Related LinksForum ThreadSakamoto DaysDiscord ChatSakamoto DaysBluesky PostSakamoto DaysThings of the DayRym - You must hideScott - Vietnamese Graphic Design

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about MIDI. The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is still in use today. In the news, Donkey Kong ‘94 is re-released on Switch, Youtube adds translated dubbing, and Ontario (rightly) taxes Americans using their energy.Related LinksForum ThreadMIDIDiscord ChatMIDIBluesky PostMIDIThings of the DayWater your yard FOR FREE !!!Rym - Sound Blaster AWE32 2MB (MIDI bank)Scott - Heated Driveway in Buffalo

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Windows 11 and the fools who refuse to upgrade. In the news, the iPhone 16e arrives, Gmail is (correctly) dropping SMS two-factor, Twitch is capping uploads for 0.5% of streamers, and Germany represents a profound realignment of global politics.Related LinksForum ThreadWindows 11Discord ChatWindows 11Bluesky PostWindows 11Things of the DayRym - SS United States — finally — departs South PhillyScott - Dragonsweeper

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of retirement. I know what my plan is. In the news, James Bond is captured by an evil megacorporation, and supplements will destroy your liver.Related LinksForum ThreadRetirementDiscord ChatRetirementBluesky PostRetirementThings of the DayRym - Tom's Diner (Cover)Scott - The 88x31 GIF Collection

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights we review Shogun, released as part of the Milton Bradley Gamemaster series that we reviewed back in 2006. Renamed to Samurai Swords and then to Ikusa, we revisited it with pro tabletop players this past weekend. We're a lot wiser about game mechanics and game design here in 2025, and this game holds up surprisingly well except for a few notable flaws.We're also trying an experiment. Rym is writing new rules in an attempt to refurbish this old game. Comments appreciated!In the news, the Four Nations Face-Off has been lit, the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, Nintendo is dropping their coupon pricing, we're playing the newly released Civilization VII to prepare a grand review, Magic: The Gathering announces Final Fantasy commander decks, and NetEase fired the people who made the hit game Marvel Rivals..Related LinksForum ThreadShogun (1986)Discord ChatShogun (1986)Bluesky PostShogun (1986)Things of the DayRym - Someone Beat the Donkey Kong Kill ScreenScott - HACKED DOUBLE TRUMPET

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Electronic Payments

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 47:53


Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss electronic payments. We grew up in a world where credit cards were imprinted on carbon paper and cheques were on physical paper. In the news, the Baltics have disconnected from the Russian power grid, Football Manager 25 will be skipped, and there's one weird trick to stop Google's terrible AI summaries.Related LinksDiscord ChatElectronic PaymentsForum ThreadElectronic PaymentsBluesky PostElectronic PaymentsThings of the DayRym - Sounds between the Crowns (2020)Scott - Destroying and Reprogramming the Sprite Engine of Ghosts 'n Goblins

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Fantastic Four (2022)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 45:25


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Ryan North's Fantastic Four (2022). It's kind of fantastic. In the news, Diamond Distributors is dead and AnimeNEXT appears to be dead.Related LinksForum ThreadFantastic Four (2022)Discord ChatFantastic Four (2022)Bluesky PostFantastic Four (2022)Things of the DayRym - The Union Pacific Big BoyScott - Landing the Nostromo

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Ways to Sell Software

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 67:51


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider all the ways to sell software. From shareware to software-as-a-service to "just buying it" it's evolved quite a bit over the years. In the news, CES happened, Republicans killed net neutrality, and Pornhub is blocked in the entire US south. Also we will be live at MAGFest, which is imminently about to sell out.Related LinksForum ThreadWays to Sell SoftwareDiscord ChatWays to Sell SoftwareBluesky PostWays to Sell SoftwareThings of the DayRym - Rondò Veneziano - La SerenissimaScott - Blade Runner-Electric Unicorn fan release- deleted scenes

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Moorland (2023)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 43:46


Tonight on GeekNights we review Moorland (2023). We played it twice at PAX Unplugged and it's a solid game with two novel mechanics. In the news, New York's congestion relief pricing is already fantastic, Valve makes insane money per employee, and two Gundam tabletop games are coming.Related LinksDiscord ChatMoorland (2023)Forum ThreadMoorland (2023)Bluesky PostMoorland (2023)Things of the DayRym - Temperate Lake Dashboard SimulatorScott - Obsolete Sony

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about Terminals. From the VT100 to any modern Terminal Emulator, they are still a part of the computing world and are worth knowing about. In the news, Jimmy Carter has died at 100, Chinese state-sponsored hackers attacked the US Treasury, and a hero has defeated a fake Nintendo lawyer.Related LinksDiscord ChatTerminalsForum ThreadTerminalsBluesky PostTerminalsThings of the DayRym - LineScott - Natural Number Game

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about fear. Rym was on a panel about fear at PAX South back in 2016, plus a video essay. In the news, it turns out Santa Claus is a myroblyte, ChatGPT went down, Russia shot down another commercial airliner, and Finland seized a Russian sabotage tanker.Related LinksDiscord ChatFearForum ThreadFearBluesky PostFearThings of the DayRym - Caga Tió de NadalScott - What Happened to the World's Largest Tube TV?

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about drones. In the news, the common clay of the New West think they're seeing nefarious drones everywhere and we have WordPress vs WP Engine.Related LinksForum ThreadDronesDiscord ChatDronesBluesky PostDronesThings of the DayRym - 1-900-490-FREAKScott - Elevator Music

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about knives. Learn to use the right knife for the right task with the right technique in the kitchen, and your life will be better. Also learn how to care for them. In the news, the assassination of a health insurance CEO brought a deep simmering anger to the surface of American society, surprising many, and the Interstella 5555 "remaster" isn't.Related LinksForum ThreadKnivesDiscord ChatKnivesBluesky PostKnivesThings of the DayRym - Restored - Star Trek The Animated Series Public Service AdScott - Lord of the Maps

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
PAX Unplugged 2024

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 61:27


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider PAX Unplugged 2024. It was a top tier PAX. In the news, the Rangers aren't doing well, Marvel Overwatch is exactly what it looks like, and Fortnite has to pay back the kids it ripped off.Related LinksForum ThreadPAX Unplugged 2024Discord ChatPAX Unplugged 2024Bluesky PostPAX Unplugged 2024Things of the DayRym - when the solo is so good the band forgets to finishScott - IMG_0001

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider blogging. In the news, Roblox is making a closed ecosystem Discord competitor, the US gave Intel a pile of money, and Intel's CEO hit the bricks. Rym has also consolidated all of his social media into rym.social and talks about how he set up cross-posting across microblog, Mastodon, and Bluesky.Related LinksForum ThreadBlogsDiscord ChatBlogsBluesky PostBlogsThings of the DayRym - Staring at Rupees for 17 hoursScott - The Network of Time

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Obelus. A re-implementation of Dark Spires designed by Chris A. Williams, it's a quick abstract two-player game that's worth having in your bag. In the news, The Magic Commander Format, recently embroiled in capitalist drama, is getting a digital version, and the itch.io Creator Day sale is this Friday!Related LinksForum ThreadObelus (2024)Discord ChatObelus (2024)Bluesky PostObelus (2024)Things of the DayRym - DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO 10, 11, 12, & 13Scott - Tony Hawk wanted to track down a mysterious skateboarder from 1979

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Ranma 1/2 (2024)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 44:06


Tonight on GeekNights, we review the remake of Ranma 1/2. It's a solid remake of the classic anime based on the classic manga by Rumiko Takahashi. In the news, stay strong as the fascists take control of the US government, and Sony is trying to buy Kadokawa.Related LinksForum ThreadRanma 1/2 (2024)Discord ChatRanma 1/2 (2024)Things of the DayRym - The Ghosts of Misery MireScott - curl -v https://google.com

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Pumpkin Carving

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 52:22


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the humble tradition of carving pumpkins. You may recall in 2006 when we reviewed Pumpkin Scissors or our review of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, but we have never dedicated an entire episode to the carving of pumpkins.In the news, tonight is the 19th anniversary of GeekNights. (The brave can listen to the remastered pre-launch beta episodes (with commentary)). Also jaywalking is no longer illegal in New York.Related LinksForum ThreadPumpkin CarvingDiscord ChatPumpkin CarvingThings of the DayRym - Megilat Ḥam-Ed — the Scroll of the Steamed Portions of ChamScott - What is the first American graphic novel?

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Terminator Zero (2024)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 50:45


Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Terminator Zero anime. It's a worthy Terminator entry, though we'd suggest watching Terminator and Terminator 2 (and nothing else) before watching it. Eight episodes on Netflix and produced by Production IG, Skydance, and Netflix. In the news, John Wick is getting a prequel anime, and Animation Speak Easy is this Friday in Brooklyn.Be sure to make a plan to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Don't be a sucker.Related LinksForum ThreadTerminator Zero (2024)Discord ChatTerminator Zero (2024)Things of the DayRym - he single worst seat at Guaranteed Rate FieldScott - Protecting a Dust Jacket

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about widgets. Mostly status and telemetry widgets that people like to put on their desktops or their phones. They have their uses, but are usually useless. In the news, Cloudplane is shutting down in December, Adobe's Project Turntable is stunning, and Tesla's robots were (obviously) fake.If you are able to vote in the United States, make a plan to vote. You can't sit this one out. You can't vote for a "third party." It's frankly unethical to do anything but vote straight ticket for Democrats.There are two power-seeking coalitions in America. Choose the one that you want setting the rules for the next election. The Democrats are the literal best option we have. Do the right thing.Related LinksForum ThreadWidgetsDiscord ChatWidgetsThings of the DayRym - An undulating thrillScott - Asian Hockey Card Collection

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of debt. In the news, the FTC makes a move against dark patterns in subscriptions and North Korea blows up its connection to South Korea and decrees that unification is no longer possible.Related LinksForum ThreadDebtDiscord ChatDebtThings of the DayRym - Wireless Non-Electrical RemoteScott - The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 55:21


Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. It's a Zelda game and you probably should play it. In the news, the big Nintendo leak isn't that exciting and Reiner Knizia's SHOCKING Confession.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomDiscord ChatThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThings of the DayRym - BART Speedrun RecordsScott - BigBoxDB

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Look Back (2024)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 46:21


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Look Back. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga of the same title. You may know Tatsuki Fujimoto from Goodbye Eri and Chainsaw Man. In the news, Rym's flight home from Singapore has its own wikipedia page, Anno is producing a new Space Battleship Yamato film, and the Uzumaki anime has some drama.Related LinksForum ThreadLook Back (2024)Discord ChatLook Back (2024)Things of the DayRym - T-Bar ProblemsScott - BBC Sound Effects

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Multicore Multiprocess Concurrency and Such

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 57:14


Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about cores and concurrency and threads and such. Also Rym and Emily fought a bear. In the news, Intel's chip instability saga has concluded, and Python 3.13.0 is pretty good.Related LinksForum ThreadMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchDiscord ChatMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchThings of the DayRym - How Mei Blows Up the GameScott - Popular Science (May 1872)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Web Trackers and Analytics

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 62:23


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the evils of web trackers and analytics. They are used almost exclusively to feed the ad industry and you should block them wherever possible. Rym has installed the microcode patch for some Intel chips and you should too if you have one of them.In the news, Microsoft is moving to a security-first posture, nostalgia accounts on social media are making up nonsense, and chatbots are intruding into and slowly ruining online social spaces.Related LinksForum ThreadWeb Trackers and AnalyticsDiscord ChatWeb Trackers and AnalyticsThings of the DayRym - We Spent $20 To Achieve RCE And Accidentally Became The Admins Of .MOBIScott - Magician's Brick

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
LUPIN III Kabuki Production

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 52:38


Tonight on GeekNights we review the absolutely fantastic LUPIN III Kabuki Production. Even if you have never experienced kabuki and know nothing about it, this is 100% worth watching. It's a top tier experience. In the news, everything on Temu and Shein is full of poison and the updated Chicago Manual of Style just dropped!Related LinksForum ThreadLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionDiscord ChatLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionThings of the DayRym - ConsciousnessScott - The Podcast Index

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Friends vs Friends

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 48:36


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Friends vs Friends. It's a fantastic quick arena-duel FPS with cards. It evokes the feeling of playing weird mods against your friends online in 1998. In the news, PAX Unplugged is December 6-8, the keynote speaker is Elizabeth Hargrave (of Wingspan fame), "hard mode" is a great way to frame handicapping in games, Microsoft lays off even more people, and Sony's Concord failed in legendary catastrophic fashion.Related LinksForum ThreadFriends vs FriendsDiscord ChatFriends vs FriendsThings of the DayRym - Corndog DelightScott - Visiting Area 5150: Investigating a PC Demo

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
A Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with Rym

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 31:06


Tonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper.This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, post about structural concerns of government!Related LinksForum ThreadA Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with RymDiscord ChatA Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with Rym

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Quantum Physics with Rym

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 25:33


Tonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper.This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, post quantum physics.Related LinksForum ThreadQuantum Physics with RymDiscord ChatQuantum Physics with RymThing of the DayRym - A Brief History of Quantum Mechanics - with Sean Carroll

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Slay the Princess

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 55:51


Tonight on GeekNights, Rym and Emily review Slay the Princess. It's a graphic novel philosophical horror game in a sense. It'll give you a lot to chew on and it's definitely worth playing! From Black Tabby Games, you may recognize Abby Howard from Penny Arcade's Strip Search!Related LinksThings of the DayForum ThreadSlay the PrincessDiscord ChatSlay the Princess

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Scavengers Reign

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 43:06


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Scavengers Reign, a science fiction drama television series created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for Max, based on their 2016 short film Scavengers. It's not bad. In the news, Deadpool & Wolverine is worth seeing if you like Deadpool, Arcane and Terminator Zero are already leaked, and the Rick and Morty anime is coming August 16th.Related LinksForum ThreadScavengers ReignDiscord ChatScavengers ReignThings of the DayRym - Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!Scott - DanceDanceRevolution THE SAMPLES (1st-5thMix)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss fragrances. You may recall in 2013 we covered the opposite side of the smell spectrum. In the news, GeekNights officially endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States, the world's first medieval electronic instrument has launched, and this is the kind of thing you only expect to see in movies.Related LinksForum ThreadFragrancesDiscord ChatFragrancesThings of the DayRym - The World's Fastest Bomber: The XB-70 ValkyrieScott - Can You Tune A Fish?

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 46:23


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Four Swords, which was released in 2002 on the GBA as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. It's basically a tech demo/proof of concept for the real game released on the Gamecube which we reviewed back in 2009. You can play it online with friends on the Switch, and you probably should. In the news, Game Informer is no more, Go AIs can be attacked via exploits, and the new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has engaged the hype machine.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Legend of Zelda: Four SwordsDiscord ChatThe Legend of Zelda: Four SwordsThings of the DayRym - Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf DikeçScott - Chicken Pod #1

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the 2023 French animated neo-noir science fiction film Mars Express. Just watch it. It's Robocop Bladerunner 2001 Terminator 2 Total Recall Ghost in the Shell Murderbot (and more). In the news, The Time Masters is getting a theatrical 4k remastered release, the creator of Centaurworld is making a musical feature, and Ranma 1/2 is getting a redo.Related LinksForum ThreadMars ExpressDiscord ChatMars ExpressThings of the DayRym - DITCHING SCHOOLScott - The VOTOMS Hub

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Noise Pollution

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 63:18


Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about the insidious and underestimated problem of noise pollution. We've previously talked about computer noise specifically. In the news, GeekNights endorses whoever the Democratic candidate for President is in the 2024 election, the Russian government plotted assassinations in Europe, red light cameras remain controversial, and the Jersey Shore played itself.Related LinksForum ThreadNoise PollutionDiscord ChatNoise PollutionThings of the DayRym - What's that pipe for?Scott - TASER Chess

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the games one can play at the beach. We've previously talked about the beach, and also Yard Games, so now we bring an intersection of the two. Also Beach Soccer and Terraforming Mars. In the news, the Nintendo Direct had some good stuff (especially the long awaited Metroid Prime 4) and you don't need an Xbox to play Xbox games.Related LinksForum ThreadBeach GamesDiscord ChatBeach GamesThings of the DayRym - High Power Rocketry FAIL COMPILATIONScott - Ken Griffey Jr. Presents MLB by Peanut Butter the Dog

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 38:13


Tonight on GeekNights, we review the anime version of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers from 2023. In the news, the Lupin III Kabuki Stage Play streams live with English subtitles on August 11 and Dandadan is opening in theaters on September 13th.Related LinksForum ThreadŌoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime)Discord ChatŌoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime)Things of the DayRym - When you steal an Arab's carScott - Super Mario Maker 2 - If You Jump 4 Times You Die

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Car Dashboard Tech

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 56:25


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the sad state of the technology creeping into car dashboards. In the news, the US Supreme Court has disastrously ruled that the president is above the law in extreme and shocking complicity with authoritarian takeover. In other news, some good Python development practices and Apple cramming AI into their largely failed Vision Pro.Related LinksForum ThreadCar Dashboard TechDiscord ChatCar Dashboard TechThings of the DayRym - Small BIRDS 8K ULTRA HD with Names and SoundsScott - Can You Make It Bigger?

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Bosses (in videogames)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 49:46


Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of bosses in videogames. In the news, the Panthers win the Stanley Cup in the longest season in NHL history, Connor McDavid is awarded the Conn Smythe trophy but doesn't come out to claim it, and Founders of Reyvick might someday come.Related LinksForum ThreadBosses (in videogames)Discord ChatBosses (in videogames)Things of the DayRym - Perception check but the Dark Urge is a ✨BARD✨Scott - FOOTSIES TRILEMMA

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
Tech News Roundup Summer 2024

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 68:51


Tonight on GeekNights, it's a Tech News Roundup! Mouse movers are getting people fired but are also a sign of late stage capitalism, social media is messing up the kids, don't operate your i9 at turbo voltages when it's overheating, Adobe is mostly wrong here but also read what you buy, this is a good car that will never reach the US, data breaches are getting worse as people care less and less that they happen, Wine patches bug 7955 after 17 years, the Pentax 17 is bad, Apple cancels Apple Pay Later, New York gets digital IDs (sort of), Microsoft slow rolls Recall after backlash, and Voyager 1 still lives!Related LinksForum ThreadTech News Roundup Summer 2024Discord ChatTech News Roundup Summer 2024Things of the DayRym - ZEUS, POSEIDON & HADESScott - TerminalTextEffects