Episodes

769 episodes

192: Bob Is Your Dark Uncle

1 h 43 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss technology news, security concerns, CES products, books and entertainment. Guest Dave Bittner joins a discussion of election influence operations. The episode closes with a simulated...

191: I Am Jack's Mesentery

1 h 50 min

In the first episode of 2017, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss connected devices, online media, self-driving cars, and security. They also review books and entertainment, start a stock-picking game, respond to listeners,...

190: Merry Weltschmerzmas

1 h 50 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister close out 2016 with discussions of artificial intelligence, drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, security, privacy, gadgets, and entertainment. Dave Bittner joins them for a security segment...

189: Ello, Dolores

1 h 23 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss claims about artificial intelligence and news, the effects of automation on work, and security and privacy concerns. They also review books and gadgets, discuss television and music,...

188: Because of Copyright!

1 h 34 min

In episode 188, the hosts discuss automation, universal basic income, online shopping, connected devices, surveillance, and network policy. They also cover security incidents, books, apps, films, television, and listener feedback before...

187: Marc Canter, The Godfather of Multimedia

52 min

Jason DeFillippo speaks with Marc Canter about his early work combining music, video, and computers, including his recollection of programming music for Spy Hunter. They discuss the development of multimedia software, early film websites,...

186: Back with a Vengeance

1 h 36 min

The hosts discuss technology news, online misinformation, security research, books, software, and entertainment. They also respond to listener feedback about their post-election discussion and close with reviews and shout-outs. Disney’s...

185: What Plants Crave

1 h

In this episode, the hosts discuss the aftermath of the US election, social media, and proposals to archive the Obama administration’s digital accounts. They also cover technology news, cybersecurity, entertainment, and listener feedback....

184: Peak Segal

1 h 14 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology news, online services, entertainment, and unusual research. Guest Dave Bittner joins Jason for a segment on cybersecurity. The hosts discuss Dodgers broadcasts, cable prices, and...

183: Throwing Pagers at Squirrels

1 h 32 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss home voice assistants, social media, Microsoft's desktop hardware, autonomous vehicles, and internet security. They also review books, games, television, music, and gadgets before closing with listener...

182: Trump for 500, Alex

1 h 25 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss the presidential debate, consumer technology, online news, and surveillance. Later, they turn to books, virtual reality, the Amazon Echo, music, television, web design, and listener...

181: Instant Gratification Generation

1 h 19 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss phone reliability, technology company news, connected-device security, and online surveillance. They also review apps and audiobooks, react to upcoming entertainment releases, and...

180: Chabuduo!

1 h 24 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss connected devices, crowdfunding, Facebook, Google hardware, and online rights. Dave Bittner joins them for a security discussion, and the episode later turns to books, television, the early...

179: Streaming Gouda

1 h 10 min

This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks covers transportation and delivery plans, consumer devices, security and privacy, and streaming services. The hosts also discuss connected appliances, technology-related laws and inventions, and listener...

178: Taste the Hate-bow

1 h 24 min

This episode covers technology news, online security, media, and listener comments. The hosts discuss YouTube’s proposed moderation program, the Yahoo breach, ransomware, new apps and gadgets, and current events. The hosts discuss Soylent...

177: Benedict Pleepleusbatch

1 h 51 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss iOS 10, the tech industry, online platforms, music services, and device safety. Guest Zane Lamprey talks about his television work and crowdfunding, while Dave Bittner joins a discussion of security...

176: Ready Player Pobama

1 h 20 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss phone news, online services, streaming costs, and attitudes toward self-driving cars and ride-hailing. Dave Bittner joins them for a security segment. Later, the hosts turn to books,...

175: We Are the Dreamers of Dreams

1 h 28 min

Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo discuss parenthood, science, technology, cybersecurity, books and entertainment. Dave Bittner joins them for a discussion of security news, and the episode closes with sponsor information and listener...

174: Morphable Faraday

1 h 37 min

Jason DeFillippo hosts with guest Kyle Roderick while Brian Schulmeister is away following the birth of his son. The episode covers internet governance, social apps, transport technology, digital security and surveillance, sleep tools,...

173: Economy Drone.0

1 h 22 min

In this episode, Grumpy Old Geeks returns to its original Libsyn feed and discusses publishing, automation, security, media, and technology. Dave Bittner joins the hosts for a security discussion, and Jason DeFillippo announces the end of...

172: No Wood for Vader

1 h 41 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss social apps, technology journalism, product design, advertising, and online services. Dave Bittner joins a security discussion, and the episode later turns to books, devices, entertainment,...

171: Faradayspotting

1 h 35 min

In this episode, Grumpy Old Geeks covers consumer technology news, Pokémon Go, and problems with subscriptions and customer support. The hosts discuss security risks with Dave Bittner, read listener comments, review entertainment, and close...

170: Brian's Getting a Drone!

1 h 22 min

In this episode, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology companies, transportation, Apple, security, and digital rights. They also cover apps and gadgets, books, film and television, music, and several science and culture...

169: Tinfoil Toupe

1 h 46 min

In episode 169, Grumpy Old Geeks discusses a household power surge, copyright and privacy disputes, autonomous vehicles, and internet access. The hosts also cover Pokémon Go, security news, television, virtual reality, and recent...

168: Crowd Based Pokeman Capital Management Solutions

2 h 13 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss technology industry priorities, journalism, security, and the rapid spread of Pokémon Go. They also cover listener feedback, books, apps, media, and the future of connected devices. The...