Geeks & Beats

This week we learn how The Kids Today can avoid sexual misunderstandings using an app, why Ticketmaster isn't totally evil, and we play some music you'd never guess was composed by a machine. The brains behind AIVA out of Luxembourg joins us to talk about how our new robot overlords are replacing human composers in […] The post John Williams 2.0 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Opioids crisis hits the music industry with Tom Petty, Prince victims The post Too Soon appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The technology of Blade Runner 2049 with Territory Studio's Peter Eszenyi Every time we watch a sci-fi flick the "computer screens" drive us nuts, so we decided to find out why Blade Runner 2049 didn't suffer from user interface dreck passed-off as plot development. Who better to turn to than the guy behind the film's […] The post Spinner 2.0 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Live from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! This week Michael skip-offs his obligations covering CES to catch a skin show with his wife, talks to the head of Ford's self driving car division about why it's not about you, uncovers a company claiming […] The post Live on Location at CES 2018 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Smart Homes, Turntables, and the death of the high end car audio store We've been off for Christmas break for a month and it feels like forever. Michael explains how he almost killed his wife Christmas morning, and Alan explains how he teases the FedEx guy from halfway around the world. Plus, what to expect […] The post New Year, New Me(mes) appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Nerd gifts for Star Trek/Wars fans, vinyl lovers, drivers, and smart home enthusiasts. The post Definitive Gift Guide for Geeks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Google Canada's Maria Cortellucci on Pixel Buds, Google Home, and her Mom The post Babel Fish appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why Journey's Don't Stop Believin' is a musical and cultural phenomenon. Really. The post Don't Stop Believin' appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Alan learns about cosplay and furries, Hip-signed Bill Barilko card owner on his charity auction, ghost hunting with vinyl The post 50 Mission Cosplay appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Trump drops ball on JFK assassination files, guest Dr. Nate Regier gets into The Donald's head, someone gets fleeced at the Apple Store The post Football Kennedy Style appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Canada reacts to Gord Downie's death, story behind Bobcaygeon, new album due Friday The post Death in the Family appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Google Pixel 2 XL beats iPhone, Daydream VR a nightmare, cyberpunk to save live concerts The post Walled Gardeners appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Rising Youtube star Noah of Polyphonic drops by the G&B studios to deconstruct deconstructing musicians and their music. The reason Blade Runner 2049 can't replicate the success of the soundtrack to the 1982 cult hit? Synthesizers. Michael builds a VR cockpit. Wait, what? The post Polyphonic Replicants appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Tom Petty's influence, influences, and his love of weed The post Tom Petty's Stash appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Leo Fender's widow Phyllis and author Randy Bell on the man whose guitars made Rock & Roll the sound your hear today. The post History of the Fender Guitar appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Secret History of the iPhone with Brian Merchant The post iPhone XL appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The technology of affairs, rock stars who cheat (and those who don't), origin of Love Song by The Cure The post Sex, Lies, and Social Media appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Battle of the Smart Speakers with Mobile Syrup's Patrick O'Rourke, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Siri HomeKit The post Smart-Ass Home appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Pornhub's Alex Klein on what video analytics tell her about us, how it shapes sex trends, and how sex is sold. The post Episode About Nothing appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The music history of the Horseshoe Tavern, Coldplay in VR, artists with vineyards, an app for the beer snob The post Breaking Beatties appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

I Mother Earth singer on cutting out the record industry, Alan's first virtual reality experience and how to get into VR the right way, Beach Boys isolated vocals on "Wouldn't it be Nice" The post Wouldn't it be Bitcoin appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why AI isn't killing the DJ, Interview with Skimmee for Spotify, Cozmo AI robot review, why nVidia beats Intel in Machine Learning The post AI, Robot appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Sex advice columnist Cynthia Loyst answers our questions about Sexbots and wonders about the maintenance program. The post Sexbots! appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Interview with @TrumpsTies. Why the 60s isn't the protest decade, it's the 80s. Nixon-Kennedy debates meet Twitter. Why Bob Dylan 2.0 won't happen. The post Trump Tied appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Death of Zombie film pioneer George Romero, the music behind the horror genre, The Apprehension Machine by Tony Duggan-Smith and Mark Korven, Horrorcore and Psychobilly music, the secrets of slasher flick foley artists The post Apprehension Engine appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo author Nicholas de Monchaux explains why astronauts shouldn't lie about the size of their rockets. The secret laugh on Voyager's Golden Record. Commanding the USS Enterprise in VR. Lego Saturn V reviewed. The post Space: The Stylish Frontier appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The first episode back from hiatus, and THIS is it?!! The post Failure to Launch 5 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

NYC says Ticketmaster scalps own tickets for big profits. Scooby Doo gets a reboot, Shaggy's hipster look is updated for 2016. David Bowie's will includes millions for a secret skunkworks organization. How music changes the taste of coffee. The post Scooby Snacks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Curiosity about new ways to consumer adult entertainment might drive adoption of new technology, but that's not always a comfortable or enjoyable experience, at least when it comes to the current state of VR porn. The post The Porn Industry's VR Problem with Mike Wehner appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Virtual Sex Show: Everything you didn't know about Virtual Reality sex and were too grossed-out to ask: The Daily Dot's Mike Wehner joins us with his first-hand experience with this brave new world. Spotify lists the top ten tracks we're using to get in the mood. And #1 is just 127 seconds long? And why bubble gum pop bands in Japan are jumping for joy over a carnal constitutional ruling. Plus: we prove why Millennials aren't as passionate about music as their parents. The post Virtual Sex Show appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Space is not the final frontier — Star Trek is boldly going to music halls where no nerd has gone before. The 40 Plot Holes in Star Wars The Force Awakens by Huffington Post has awakened the Gondar in Hollywood Screenwriter Matt Granger. He joins us to talk about the age of "Idiot journalism." The petitions are coming in fast and furious from David Bowie fans. Some want a constellation named after him. Others? Cold hard cash. But we'll tell you about the petition that could bring Starman back to earth. Plus — the Bionic Woman turns 40 and we'll tell you the best whiskeys with which you can drowned your middle aged sorrows over that fact. The post Star Wars The Nerd Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

David Bowie was a tech visionary. How he beat Napster and Wall Street while building a web empire. The Best of CES. We'll take a virtual tour of Michael's bank account using HTC's new headset, and Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence scales down the side of G&B headquarters with the next generation television you can't see when off. Plus — the lowest blow of them all in the US Presidential race. The GOP nomination process takes on a decidedly dark tone as one candidate is accused of liking Nickelback. The post David Bowie appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The countdown to the demise of the car compact disc player begins. Alanis King of Jalopnik joins us to look at the evolution of music in the auto industry. George Lucas steps in Bantha shit. We'll tell you why the creator of Star Wars has no right to complain about being cut out of the latest film — and it has nothing to do with the 4 billion dollar payday. As Elvis Presley's estate celebrates the king's birthday, we'll examine the seedy underbelly of his empire — and why The Beatles internet streaming has only just begun. Plus Tommy Lee's rollercoaster of a ride into the sunset for Motley Crue. The post Laserbrain appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The origins of Luke Skywalker's landspeeder — and why the kid was ripped off selling his X-34 to pay Solo and the Wookie for his flight off that rock. Raising the spirits of fans of Spirit of the West. We'll look at how the band is turning tragedy into hope as Stone Temple Pilots fans say goodbye to their frontman. And who still uses jukeboxes? We'll look at a decidedly 21st Century solution to a 1940s gadget. Plus — the winner of the Philips Hue lighting starter kit and why a South Korean girl band was turned away at LAX. The post The Geeks Strike Back appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Definitive Holiday Gift Guide for Geeks 2015! We'll run down some of the best things to put under the tree — and even give one away. Adele breaks records by only selling her record — not streaming it. We'll crunch the numbers on why that was a brilliant financial move. Get ready to buy a new iPhone cable. The latest rumour reveals you're going to spend big bucks to save Apple one millimetre. Plus — you won't believe what the stats show to be the most dangerous driving tune around. The post Geek Gift Guide appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How the Internet is keeping you from bonding with your future spouse over music (even if it is "Swedish Funk"). From WWF to WTF: The 30th anniversary of one of the most influential albums — in Wrestling. And the winner of the Philips Beard Trimmer 9000. Plus! How Katy Perry was turned into a weapon of mass distraction. The post My Definition appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Surprise, jocks: you were the most likely to abandon your favourite adult website for the most anticipated video game of 2015. The fallout from the attacks on Paris: we'll debate the decision by some of the world's most influential bands to cancel concerts. Kurt Cobain's post-humous solo album — so bad, it's good — but only if you're willing to shell-out the big bucks for the enhanced release. Plus! How to win the Phillips Beard Trimmer 9000 — it uses lasers — and the real reason Betamax lost out to VHS (and it has everything to do with porn). The post Imagine appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What the petition to stop CBS from resurrecting Star Trek for television is really all about. We'll tell you what's wrong with Hollywood's plan — and the knee-jerk response from the nerds. They called it "Sex in a Box" — we'll tell you what it took to get this game added to the Toy Hall of Fame. Why Adele isn't allowed to use her own twitter account — and why the songstress may end up being the last big artist of the decade. Plus — how you can win a beard trimmer that guides you using lasers, and the real reason for the cassette revival? The Grey Bar Motel. The post Delete My Browser History appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

We are Live on Location at the Toronto Downtown Record Show! We'll tell you how to search for vintage vinyl and see if we can dig-up some platters that matter. The breakthrough in battery technology we've been waiting for. Forget Lithium Ion batteries — Lithium Air batteries will take you 25-times further. A sad day at Big Al's Malt Shop. You knew the Happy Days greasy spoon owner died, but did you know there was a Happy Days Musical? Plus — we give away the Zik 2.0 headphones from Parrot — and tell you why the music you're listening to may be making you fat. The post LOL2015: Nevermind The Cossacks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Yoko Ono may have split up the Beatles, but can't take the blame for the state of the Clinton Marriage. We'll debunk the latest rumour 'rounding The Beltway. Apple's Self-driving car gets closer to reality with the acquisition of a big brain at a video game graphics card company. Youtube Red — why there's going to be plenty of green coming the streaming video site's way. Plus: your last chance to win a 400 dollar pair of sweet headphones from Parrot, and why a sex robot conference has been declared illegal. The post Sex Robots: Denied appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Commander Chris Hadfield tells Michael how he recorded Space Oddity for Songs from a Tin Can amid the whir of the International Space Station and if teen hormones drove him to learn guitar. Chicago leads the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We've got the voting link for you to fix this obvious mistake. And Erhmagherd! The girl behind the famous goosebumps meme speaks to Vanity Fair about the viral sensation. Plus — how you can join us live on location, win a pair of headphones from Parrot — and why your smartphone isn't to blame for your sleepless nights. The post Spaceman Spiff appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler is flapping his extra large lips in the direction of Donald Trump. Some of your favourite bands weren't the first with that name. We'll crack open the music history books. Got a hipster writer in your life and $400 to blow? Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence scales down the side of G&B headquarters with a nifty new keyboard. And, how you can win the most advanced headphones in the world. Plus, the nominations for the rock and roll hall of fame and why tin foil hat conspiracy theorists are big fans of Bob Marley. The post What's in a Name? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The last time "Your" Toronto Blue Jays were in the playoffs? MP3s hadn't been invented and Taylor Swift was still in diapers. Stop Trying to Make Mean Girls Day Happen. It's Not Going to Happen. We'll look at the soundtrack for the post-John Hughes generation. And: we're giving away an incredible pair of wireless headphones from Parrot. Plus — what your smartphone choice tells you about your sexual preferences. The post 50 Shades of Space Gray appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Nirvana's Teen Spirit is the most iconic song ever? We'll turn to science for the explanation. The Pope is releasing a progressive rock album. At the risk of eternal damnation, we'll review the Pontiff's platter. Why Huey Lewis has Marty McFly to thank for his 80s rock success. And why science says sleeping naked is better for you. Plus — your last chance to win a luggage tracker and how this show fell into bed with Satanists. The post DJ Pope, Boyee appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Doctor Who returns! We'll tell you why the series premiere is a lot like a 48 year old Star Trek episode. We'll get all "timey wimey". Want to recreate that Friends episode in which Ross's Princess Leia fantasy comes true? It'll only cost you $80,000. iOS 9 point-oh-my-god it's like Android. We'll look at the latest features in Apple's newest operating system. Plus — how to win a Trakdot luggage tracer and why Alan's wife won't let him buy a sex robot. It's all about the science. The post Android Love appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why you shouldn't laugh at the Apple Pencil, even if Steve Jobs said nobody would want one. In space, nobody can hear you pour a drink. The international space station gets a whisky still. And why Michael isn't going to race out and buy a big screen tv for the bedroom. Plus — how you can win a luggage tracker, and why as far as REM is concerned, Trump is the end of the world as we know it. The post A Mild Case of Stylus Envy appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Hands-on: the Star Wars drone, even if it is the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, you shouldn't buy it. Stealing cars the high tech way: We'll introduce you to Samy Kamkar who not only broke Myspace, but the hearts of auto industry technicians worldwide. Get your pencils ready — The cassette is back. We'll tell you why the only major manufacturer is seeing sales rise. Plus — Technics is getting back into the turntable business. Just bring your own toner arm and copy of Dark Side of the Moon. And attention travelers: we're giving away a gadget that will ensure you always know where your lost luggage is. The post The Merch Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Why there's no Song of Summer for 2015. There are four rules before a track can have it "made in the shade." Don't like scary movies? What if the theme was in a major key? We'll transpose some of the best in fright films. The Apple Watch — for your dog. We'll introduce you to the Kickstarter campaign "Buddy" — which does more tricks than the Apple Watch. Plus — the winner of our Limited Edition G&B smartphone charger, and China bans 120 pop songs — including one called "Fart." The post Lost Boys of Summer appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

20-20 Hindsight. We'll look back at the Canadian radio station responsible for bringing American Motown to the Motor City. Wondering where your luggage is? Geeks and Beats Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence took the Trakdot for a test flight. And bringing back the mix tape? Apple has a new patent guaranteed to make it money — and make rejected geeks that much more likely to switch to Android. Plus — a G&B update on our last week to win limited edition swag — and why the coke-fueled 1970s is back. If you've got H-B-O. The post 20/20 Hindsight appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

It may be the end of the road for Rush — but there's good news. We'll look back at a classic science fiction film for evidence of lazy prop-making. Search your feelings — you know it to be true. Now that Apple has borked your music library with its latest app update, the Cupertino California company has set its sights on the advertising industry. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on our big giveaway, and why Macy Gray won't be played at Alan's 25th anniversary night. The post Dance on Your Grave appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.