Episodes

62 episodes

714: Crossfade This

1 h 25 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss technology news, online safety proposals, entertainment, books, and changes to Apple Music. They also talk about weather apps and close with tributes to Robert Redford and Clayton Kershaw. A proposed...

713: Ourovibeos

1 h 24 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss Tesla’s U.S. electric vehicle market share, OpenAI’s reported business arrangements, and disputes over AI training data. They also cover entertainment and Apple products before Dave Bittner joins them to...

712: Preparation WTF

1 h 15 min

This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks covers technology policy, Tesla and Elon Musk, AI disputes, entertainment, and consumer devices. Guest Dave Bittner joins the hosts for conversations about early internet history, Star Wars collectibles,...

711: Oh Thank Heaven

46 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology news, television, books and personal memories. Topics include Nvidia’s quarterly results, the U.S. government’s Intel stake, AI lawsuits and products, streaming services, and a...

710: Mass Delusion Events

1 h 20 min

In episode 710, the hosts discuss corporate AI pilots, AI browser security, technology company lawsuits, and subscription products. They also cover Antarctic ice loss, entertainment releases, scams, gadgets, and the difficulty of...

709: Grumpy Old Gardeners

1 h 14 min

The hosts discuss technology news, disputed claims about federal savings, reactions to GPT-5, and concerns about AI services. They also review entertainment, revisit older technologies, and talk about hobbies, new devices, Kodak, and...

708: Spicy Mode

1 h 10 min

In “Spicy Mode,” Grumpy Old Geeks discusses driverless vehicles, AI products and their risks, changes in podcasting, and recent films and television. The hosts also cover smart home problems, a locally run AI model, books, and Star Wars...

707: Someone Spilled the Tea

45 min

Jason DeFillippo and guest Dave Bittner discuss technology news, online privacy, and the life and work of satirist Tom Lehrer. Jason also describes a camera setup he plans to test for local interviews. Jason discusses reports on...

706: Let There Be Scams

1 h 10 min

Episode 706 covers technology news, AI reliability, cryptocurrency, and changes to ride services. The hosts also discuss television, film, music, web archives, books, and several recently deceased performers. Tesla’s new diner prompts...

705: Vibe Defunding

1 h 25 min

In episode 705 of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss app security, AI coding, technology industry news, and recent television and film releases. Later, they revisit older science fiction shows, examine copyright disputes, and reflect on...

704: I’m Lovin’ It

1 h 24 min

Episode 704 covers technology news, recent television and film, AI-assisted coding, and retro games. The hosts also discuss game soundtracks, a Mahjong Titan+ milestone, and a shared annoyance with microwave timers. Billy McFarland put...

100: So Much Universe, and so Little Time

1 h 23 min

In its 100th episode, Grumpy Old Geeks looks back at the show and remembers Terry Pratchett. Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo also discuss technology news, online conduct, books, music, and their new Patreon page. The hosts reflect...