Geeks & Beats

What your choice in music says about you (if you're an empath, you can skip the Sex Pistols). The Mosaic by PowerStick — we'll look at the Canadian success story's new gadget aimed at keeping Alan entertained on his next trans-Atlantic flight. Whatever happened to radio bumper stickers? It's about more than just the lack of choice chrome locations on your car's derriere. Plus — another G&B gadget giveaway — and why that cool kid you envied at 13 isn't so cool today. The post Bumper Stumpers appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What are aliens listening to today? If they're 50 Light Years away, chances are they're rocking out to the Rolling Stones. Any further back and we're talking Grampa's music. Why mosquitos eat you alive but not your spouse: here comes the science! And Alan's wife with a plate of cheese. A new documentary runs-down the top ten songs to have sex to — and we'll tell you why Moyles worldwide are unlikely to attend a One Direction concert. The post Space, Sex, and (Harry) Stiles appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Star Wars nerds go wild as the behind the scenes footage of the next instalment hits Comic-Con — and Michael admits Star Trek is better. We'll introduce you to the latest and most covert member of the G&B team - Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence will tell us why she won't ring Alan's doorbell. And how streaming music is killing Classic Rock sales. The music favoured by sharks? You may be surprised to learn its not classical…. Plus — why we're spending your money and need more of it. The post Star Trek: The Phantom Menace appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Aliens never landed in New Jersey — unless you include Snookie from Jersey Shore. We'll look at why the hysteria over War of the Worlds… wasn't. Thinking of an Apple Watch? Wait. Casio is coming out with its own smart watch — and no, it won't have those tiny calculator buttons. Are pop songs getting dumber? Science says yes! We'll tell you who's smarter than Lady Gaga — and dumber than Drake. The post War of the Words appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The hoverboard is here! And 4 months before Marty McFly gets his. We'll look at the technology behind the Lexus deck. Apple Music is here — we'll look at the streaming service and how the evolution of music resembles the software industry. Who's going to play the Super Bowl half time show? Britney versus Taylor Swift is more like the Pepsi Taste Bud Challenge than you think. Plus — the winner of the RHA in-ear headphones, and why percussive flatulence can lead to a $500 fine. The post Hoverbored appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Taylor Swift isn't as powerful as you think. The real story behind Apple blinking over the battle for free streaming music. The connected car: why you need to be afraid, very afraid, when it comes to remote access to your vehicle. God Save the KGB — the fascist regime — and the brains behind the Punk movement — if you believe an aging Russian spy. Plus! One more week for your chance to win a pair of sweet headphones from RHA and why God isn't dead: he's just at Studio 54. The post At the Right Hand of The Donald appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Rock Stars After Rock. The guitarist from Queen wants to save the world from a meteor attack while the bassist from Blur has a lovely blue cheese he'd like to sell you. Got $18K and a love of the band Rush? You could own the studio used to record some of Geddy Lee's greatest hits. Porn Starrrs… in…. space… we'll look at the logistics of joining the 62 Mile High Club. And we get sticker-shock from the price of a 21st century sex robot. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on how you could win a sweet pair of RHA headphones for $1, and why we may need to upgrade our Miracle Travel Mug of Traveling. The post 62 Mile High Club appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Save Ferris — Bueller, that is. We'll look at why the John Hughes teen flick couldn't be made today. The death of voicemail: When Wall Street decides its over, it's over. JPMorgan, Coke and others pull the plug — but we'll tell you why the Chinese still have a need for it. Why the most important Beatles guitar ever isn't worth the $800K it will likely sell for. Even the kids of the Fab Four don't want it for their new band. When Drones Attack: Enrique Iglasias almost loses a finger at a concert. Plus — we're giving away a pair of high end headphones. They're Scottish — so you know they're not crap. The post Life Moves Pretty Fast appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Mars Needs Women — Country music doesn't? We'll help a legendary music programmer extract his cowboy boot from his mouth. The curse of U2. We'll blame Apple and iTunes for launching what has been a terrible year for the world's most successful rock band. Nikon has gone to the dogs. We'll introduce you to a gadget that's more than a go pro strapped to your pooch. Plus — the winner of our Roku 3 streaming media player. And the secret to that complex chord in A Hard Day's Night: revealed. The post Hard Day's Chord appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The iCar is coming — if you believe the latest court documents filed against Apple. Are these your drums? David Letterman signs off with the Foo Fighters and we look at his fetish for the skins. Your iPad is about to get a much needed upgrade. We'll tell you why your spouse will be pleased. Plus: an update on our Roku 3 streaming video player giveaway, and proof Alan is obsessed with Sex Robots. The post No Sex Robots, Please appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The video game industry goes whale hunting. We'll look at how much you're spending on in-app purchases. Whine and Grind — we'll look at the three-part history of Ska and why the English Beat has split the planet in two. Which comes first? Virtual reality games or the headsets? Ubisoft announces plans to bring 3D shoot 'em ups into the third dimension. Plus: we're giving away a Roku 3 streaming media player. And: how much the Six Million Dollar man would cost if we rebuilt him today. The post Whale of a Timewaster appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

KISS brings back the pinball machine — and yes Gene Simmons' tongue factors heavily in the ball play. 1986 - the worst year for pop music according to science. And we'll look at why the British Invasion can't hold a candle to the Hip Hop revolution. Keurig admits the D-R-M on its k-cups was a really bad idea. Not unlike k-cups themselves. Plus — we're giving away a Roku 3. We'll tell you how you can win this sweet piece of kit that kicks the butt of your Apple TV. And: Apple Watch Erotica. Alan reads a passage. The post Stevejob appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Star Wars: The Bank Awakens — the film is expected to rake-in as much as 2-billion at the box office. Got a cat and an iPod? We'll look at the science of music for your kitty cat. Grooveshark goes down the tubes — we'll look at how a 730-million dollar lawsuit can put a crimp in your piracy plans. Plus — Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards returns from the 80s and why you might want to hit control-alt-delete before your next flight. The post The Bank Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Michael gets his Apple Watch — we'll tell you why it's not ready for prime time. NASA accidentally creates a warp drive — and blows Einstein's "faster than light" out the airlock. Hipsters rejoice! 15 days worth of vinyl was sold during the 12 hours of Record Store Day 2015. And proof Canada really likes Nickelback: We'll look at the stats — and a solution to getting the band's songs out of your head. The post You Like Nickelback appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Sounds of Star Wars — while the Internet loses its mind over Han Solo's appearance in the latest Star Wars teaser — we'll tell you the origins of the blaster sound — and why Darth Vader has more in common with an air conditioner than you might think. Tidal is already handing out pink slips. We'll investigate how Jay-Z may be "Jay Zero" in the streaming music business. The return of guitar hero. We'll look at the reboot of the millennial game as it "ups" its game.Plus — 9 songs your parents definitely had sex to, and one they definitely won't: David Hasselhoff's latest track. The post The Sounds of #StarWars appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Highway to Hell? More like Heaven. We'll tell you how the iconic "devil horns" salute by Metal Heads has its origins in a Sicilian grandmother. It's just a jump to the left — and 40 years into the past: The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets a reboot. It's just a series of tubes — and we're not talking the Internet. We'll rewind the clock 40 years to the advent of in-flight music systems. Plus — 10 songs ruined by commercials, what Garry Glitter and Star Wars have in common, and how many Youtube views a musician needs to make minimum wage. The post Idiot Adopter appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Road trips, punk music and cyberpunk. We'll connect the dots between national lampoon's vacation, CBGB's and Max Headroom. Before you pre-order that Apple Watch, a Canadian startup wants to offer you the watch, the laptop and the smartphone for less than $600. We'll introduce you to Simon Tian's Neptune Suite. Post-fame celebrity careers. Ever thought of renovating a house? We'll look at a list of the famous and their not-so-famous second lives. Plus — the winner of the limited edition Sonos Play 1! The post Bieber's Monkey appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Our exclusive interview with Sir Jony Ive. We'll ask Steve Jobs 2-point-0 if these iCar rumours are true. Spend time in a foreign hotel using its wifi? You might be infected. We'll tell you why. Like double-doubles, poutine and pickup trucks? You might be a redneck — or a country music listener — or eat lunch at Tim Hortons. A Metal band of kids would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those meddling record executives. Plus the last week to win a limited edition Sonus Play 1! The post Sir Jony iCar appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Boeing patents the force field. We'll tell you why it's not going to protect you like Master Chief anytime soon. Got 40 grand and a death wish? A real life Tron Light Cycle can be yours if you don't mind travelling at high speed 28 inches off the ground. Taylor Swift's porn websites — the songstress has a plan to prevent others from cashing in on her assets. And Our limited edition Sonos Play 1 raffle continues — we'll tell you how you can win this sweet swag for just a buck. The post TRON GOTO TROFF appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Thunderbirds are Go! A reboot of the classic 60s show cuts the strings. Blurred Lines may have ruined the music business — but it was always the devil's music. We'll rewind the clock 500 years to tell you why. We've got a limited edition Sonos Play One speaker. We'll tell you how you can win this sweet piece of swag. Plus - how you can get $20 for 15 year old technology, and why you won't want to turn to Doctor Who for relaxation. The post Space Cadets appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Live Long and Prosper — we'll look back at the lives of Leonard Nimoy, a radio legend, and Sony's robotic dog. Apple's iWatch is coming. We'll look at reasons not to buy the latest wrist gadget. And we'll take you across the pond to the release of Samsung's iPhone-like S6. The pocket record? That was a thing? If you lived through the 60s and blinked you would have missed. it. Plus — the ways Apple will mess up the iCar, and why the first Martian Astronauts will suffer from a brutal case of jet lag. The post May the Force be with You appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Don't want to clear the snow off your car? We've got a track that will do it for you — so long as you've dropped 14-grand on a subwoofer system. Tesla wants to be the battery company for your car — and your home. The real world's tony stark has a plan — and we'll plug you in. Meet Siri's younger, smarter — and probably sexier sister. Viv is looking to outshine Apple's offering with real artificial intelligence. Plus — a G&B listener's rants about my rant against smart TV's and we'll tell you why Cheryl Crow is crying in her Starbucks latte The post Batteries Not Excluded appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The 40 best Saturday Night Live musical guests — we'll run down the most controversial. Putting the fun back into funerals? We'll look at the small town radio phenomenon and mark the passing of a DJ you imitate every time you put on a "radio voice." Why nerds everywhere may soon be mistaken for hipsters thanks to their asthma inhalers. Plus: Howard Jones is back from the 80s — and there's an app for that. We'll look at the New Wave musician's move into the 21st century. The post 404 Dave's Not Found appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

William Shatner joins us to talk about his 500 horsepower tricycle, his new book, and we've got the scoop on his involvement in the next Star Wars movie. Watch what you say in front of your new Samsung Smart TV. We'll tell you what other gadgets are listening in on your conversations and reporting back to headquarters. 17% of all music buyers are responsible for the decline in CD-sales. Here comes the statistics-science! Plus a geeks and beats update on how you can make us Toronto's #1 podcast and why Justin Bieber's music isn't the only Bieber-related product circling the drain. The post The Big Shat Attack! appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Music to put you in the mood — courtesy of your pharmacist. We'll tell you why the audio version of the little blue pill is a bitter pill to swallow. The connected car — half the vehicles on the road will be dialed into the internet within the next five years. One in five on the road today is. Bringing virtual reality to the bleak reality of air travel. We'll tell you what Quantas has in store down under for over your face. Plus — a Geeks and Beats update on when Apple's wearable hits the store shelves, and why musicians can't rely on Youtube for a living. The post The Super Bowl of Sportsball appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How to talk like a hepster. We'll educate you on the hep lingo of the cats of the 1930s, Daddy-o. That AppleWatch you're coveting? Get ready to charge it regularly — or use it infrequently. The password is "password" — we'll run down the worst passwords of 2015 and Michael reveals his. Plus: why one auto industry analyst is comparing the latest vehicles on the showroom floor to breast implants. The post Tragically Hep appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

An Evening with Courtney Love. We'll tell you why the widow of the late Kurt Cobain is looking to return to her first love. Why technology has stalled. We'll look at why the last 60 years looks nothing like the last 600. Sony gets out of the retail game — despite beating Apple to the storefront experience by a decade. this as the car CD player gets ready to go the way of the 8-track. Plus Spotify's big problem despite 60-million subscribers and why the next generation in personal technology may have you singing in the shower. The post Love From New York appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The Consumer Electronics Show is in the rear view mirror. We'll look at what Mercedes Benz thinks we'll be driving in 2030. Captain Kirk, meantime, has plans to drive across America on a trike that resembles a B-17 bomber. Seattle Seahawks fans are at risk of pushing Vancouver into the Pacific. Here comes the science! Plus a Geeks and Beats update on our new way to siphon cash out of your wallet — and why Alan is addicted to listening to Numbers Stations. The post Kirk's Trike appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

New Episodes starting January 14th! ICYMI: Forget 9/11 truthers and Area 51 nuts — there's a new conspiracy theory making the rounds that claims the Beatles never existed. 2015 will be the year of high res audio — unless you spent your youth in front of a stack of marshall amplifiers getting the led out. we'll tell you why the tech is a wreck for most of us. And with that in mind we'll tell you why we're encouraging you to spend 25 dollars on earplugs. Not headphones -- earplugs. The post PsyTube 32 Bit Hiatus appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

New Episodes January 14th! ICYMI: The Edge from U2 dropped by the G&B studios. We accused him of spamming iTunes users. And he had something interesting to say about people who don't like the band. In 2014 Mitch Markowitz of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein told us why he still goes to comic book conventions. And we'll play the top 25 songs of the last year — all in four minutes flat. The post The Edge of the Holidays appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

All New Episodes January 14th! In case you missed it: Billy Idol dropped by the G&B studios in 2014 to tell us where those fan-made lyrics to Mony Mony came from. We'll tell you why the compact disc gets the blame for our short musical attention spans. And the secret to a successful marriage has been turned into an algorithm. Plus, how does Big Bang Theory carry on without Mrs. Wolowitz? The post Billy's Holiday Hiatus appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

It lasted longer than a Kardashian marriage — but Ford and Microsoft are splitsville on the connected car. We'll tell you which suitor is waiting in the bushes. Why does our favourite song sound better on the radio than on our smartphones? It's all about brain science. Looking for a last minute geek gift? The Star Trek replica Tricorder isn't it… but we've found one book fans of the Rebel Alliance should buy immediately. Plus a Geeks and Beats update on Casey Kasem, and Teddy Wilson of InnerSpace drops by to convince Alan to get on the Doctor Who bandwagon. The post No Signs of Intelligent Life appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Gangnam Style didn't break the Internet — but after 2-billion views it forced Youtube to make an upgrade. Guess how many plays it'll take to break the Internet THIS time? The Beatles Never Existed — that's the latest tinfoil hat theory. We'll break down the four reasons the fab four never made the British Invasion. Our G&B Geek Gift Guide is expanding — we'll help you suffer through the club scene and keep your hearing intact. Plus: the top 25 songs of 20-14… all in four minutes thanks to DJ Earworm. The post The Fab Fake appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Space — The Final Frontier. We'll look at the latest Star Wars trailer and argue against letting J.J. Abrams manage the Star Trek franchise, too. The Geeks & Beats Definitive Holiday Gift Guide for Geeks is here — and if you've got 5 grand, you might be able to create your own John Lennon clone. Headfoams — they're the indestructible headphones for more than just your terrible two year old. We're going to put them to the test. Plus on this week's Ask Alan Anything: the real reason why Taylor Swift has broken up with Spotify and why we might call child protective services on you for letting your kid listen to the big show. And OK Go has released its latest album on DNA. Two words: mutant music. The post The Nerd Awakens appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How long do you give a new track before you hit the skip button? We'll tell you why the compact disc player is to blame for our shrinking musical attention spans. Think your music is cool? Of course you do - -that's why you need a pair of wearhaus headphones that let you share your tracks with your fellow commuters. If you're like me, and I know I am, you've got stacks of old technology building up in the basement. We'll introduce you to a man who will clear it all out — for cash. Plus: a G&B update on why your Uber driver hates Uber — and give thanks to 30-percent of our audience in… Kuala Lumpur?!? The post 10 PRINT "HOARDER" appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

In space, nobody can hear you play Dubstep. We'll look at the singing emanating from the Rosetta Comet. Scientists discover a new frog and immediately name it after Ozzy Osbourne. We'll also introduce you to the Aussie who's pushing to get Ozzy knighted by the Queen. The secret to a successful relationship comes down to two things. We'll let science handle this one as two G&B listeners celebrate a historic anniversary. Plus a Geeks & Beats Update on why your rock radio station sounds terrible and what you get for a $10,000 coffee table book featuring The Rolling Stones. The post Big Bat Theory appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

How to get the chicks: we look at the science behind the six string guitar. Amazon's Echo gives Apple's Siri a run for her money — and ends up running circles around her for 200 bucks a pop. Meantime, get ready to spend 5 thousand dollars if you want an Apple watch that doesn't look like a Swatch from the 1980s. On this week's ask Alan anything we find out why Much Music doesn't play much music. The post Chicks Dig Guitars appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

We're live on location at the Toronto Downtown Record Show and Alan broke the bank. We'll look at why the industry needs a global music release day. And look into Trent Reznor's secret project at Apple. iPods are helping dementia patients — here comes the science! And now that Hallowe'en is behind us, the Christmas music has begun. Why it's all about the money... Plus a Geeks & Beats update on the platinum record of the year, and why you might soon be paying for cat videos. The post Toronto Downtown Record Show LOL3 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Taylor Swift fans will buy anything she puts out — even 8 seconds of static. Meantime, if you're a Beyonce Fan, chances are your SAT scores are in the dumper. The Hilarious House of Frightenstein. Our London Bureau Chief runs into one of the brains behind the 70s phenomenon to learn the kids today are still big fans at the Forest City Comiccon. U2 may make Toronto their new home. We'll bring you the latest on the residency rumours. Plus a Geeks & Beats update on our next live on location show and why the El Mocombo sign is no longer up for sale on eBay. The post Taylor Swift Kick appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Geeks & Beats London Bureau Chief Lanessa Tremblett reports from the first comicon that didn't make London-area nerds trek all the way into Toronto just to get their geek on. And because she's a millennial, she filed her report on her iPhone. The post G&B LOL: Forest City Comicon appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Billy Idol drops by the G&B studios to talk about his new album, book - - and learn the origin of those extra lyrics fans add to Mony Mony. How the airline industry is improving the taste of its food through music. Michael Jackson is the best paid dead celebrity — but you may be surprised he's not the only blockhead to make the list. Are you smart enough to work with Thom Yorke? You'll need an MBA if you want to figure out how to make money off BitTorrent. The post Mony Mystery appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Alan learns the origin of the "fan lyrics" added to Billy Idol's version of "Mony Mony". The post Billy Idol on the Fan Lyrics to Mony Mony appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

The numbers are in — and more people downloaded U2's free album than paid for every other track they've ever recorded (and sold on iTunes). Neil Young's new MP3 player is competing with more than the iphone. Japan is giving the rocker turned techie a run for his high res audio money. An american band performing at the Grey Cup? Why it's so hard to find Canadian acts to perform at Half time. Plus: a Geeks and Beats Update on Spiderman's true identity and we'll take you live on location to the Barebones and Upfront indie music series! The post Uptown Geek, No Beat appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Kate Bush gives her last encore — for another 30 years. We'll look at how the songstress is changing the way industry giants tour. The Saturday Morning Cartoon is Dead! (Jinkies!) And an Internet cartoon sensation returns from the dead. Bose Tackles Doctor Dre on the Grid Iron. How the headphone manufacturer is keeping Beats headphones off the field. Looking for a new car? Apple's Car Play is coming so get used to buying a new vehicle every year to match your iphone. Plus: yet another reason to avoid browsing for Justin Bieber websites. The post Alan & Kate Plus 80,000 Fans appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Skynet is active — and it's programming music. We'll introduce you to the software that predicts the hits. The iPhone is police proof—ish. How the kids from Cupertino, California thwarted the cops. On this week's Ask Alan Anything we'll talk about mood altering tracks — and I'll reveal my 30-year crush on Olivia Newton John. The psychology of record collectors - -and the surprising answer to who sells the most vinyl today. Plus: a G&B update on our next two live on location shows — and how an Australian brothel is turning to music to turn tricks. The post Skynet Sings the Hits appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Alan talks to The Edge about U2's iTunes "spam" album and why he thinks people who don't like the band aren't "trying hard enough." The post The Edge on iTunes Spam appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

U2 isn't phased by complaints it carpet bombed iPhone users with its new album. The Edge tells us he'd do it again. Joan Rivers returns from the dead to buy the ubiquitous iPhone -- Steve Jobs unavailable for comment. The fade out is fading away -- the top songs of the 80s all faded out -- but the kids today like a track with a hard-out. Philips beats "Beats by Doctor Dre" to the punch with a new headphone connector. We'll tell you why you don't want it. Plus: an G&B update on our live on location show and why the porn business is fighting for your online rights. The post The Edge of Spam appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

What's a U2 and why is it on my iPhone? Apple tells the kids today how to uninstall the free album from the world's most successful band. Uncovered: the Story of the Watchmen — author and G&B contributor Vanessa Azzoli on her latest book — and how the band found a unique sound. The Starship Enterprise is in dry dock at the Smithsonian. We'll tell you why the 1701 is in for repairs. Plus: the driver's test for Google's Antonymous car — and why metal heads are envious of a burger from Japan. The post Watching The Watchmen appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Don't call it an iWatch -- we'll look at Apple's newest toys and why the little white logo is going to be everywhere. And we'll give you a reason to keep that old iPhone now that you're lusting after the new one. The Song of the Summer is… no longer decided by retail sales. Youtube hits are the new metric. Han Solo had a girlfriend? Before Leia? Meet Jenny from the Cantina. Plus: a Geeks and Beats Update on our Meetup plans and how awards shows work. The post Apple Watched appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

We're back, babies! And just in time for Apple to reveal what's next. We'll tell you why Bono may be Tim Cook's Prodigal Son. The definitive guide to streaming music services in canada — and why ringtones aren't dead yet. Meet the Manglers. Think South Park on Schitz Beer and Weed. Plus: a G&B Mug Tour Update — some new swag for the fall season, and why Michael is insanely jealous of Alan's trip to London. The post If It's Too Loud appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.