Episodes

320 episodes

567: House of Dragon Boobs

50 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss technology news, cryptocurrency, energy use, and satellite connectivity. They also review films and television, answer listener questions, cover security stories, and respond to...

566: Down the Metahole

1 h 20 min

The hosts discuss palm scanners, commissioned art, technology news, streaming media and listener recommendations. Later, they cover fitness subscriptions, a dating-app encounter, security issues, remote work and arcade games. Jason...

565: Jason Blart: Mall Cop

1 h 15 min

In this episode, the hosts discuss everyday mishaps, listener advice, technology news, and recent shows and films. They also talk about home tools, a security guard course, privacy concerns, and an abortion investigation involving...

564: Blame It On the Rain

58 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss rainwater contamination, Twitter’s dispute with Elon Musk, cryptocurrency news, and Meta’s proposed Super livestreaming platform. They also cover films, television, devices, apps,...

563: Cracker Barrel Enthusiast

51 min

Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo discuss technology news, public policy, television, music streaming, and consumer devices. They close with book recommendations, thanks to supporters, and a remembrance of actor David Warner. The...

562: It’s Fuego Out There

1 h 12 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister record together in person for an episode covering space news, technology companies, cryptocurrency, streaming and social media. Dave Bittner joins the security discussion about VPN providers, location...

561: Magnet On a Stick

1 h 5 min

The episode covers Brian Schulmeister’s return from vacation, a listener’s experience seeking medical care, and a recap of technology news. The speakers also discuss television, podcasts, travel gear, monitor mounting, scams, and AI...

560: Wankpuffin

1 h 1 min

This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks covers technology news, privacy concerns, media, and gadgets. The hosts discuss layoffs, platform policies, cryptocurrency, and the collection of personal data, then close with Dave Bittner’s...

559: Black Box of Fools

1 h 16 min

This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks covers social platforms, the metaverse, cryptocurrency, and emerging technology. The hosts also discuss television, podcasts, books, and Jason DeFillippo’s experience with COVID. Khaby Lame becomes...

558: I Chat Therefore I Am (Not)

1 h 12 min

This episode covers falling cryptocurrency prices, NFT plans, technology news, television, sports streaming, and recent gadgets. The hosts also discuss medical records, body composition scans, contactless fingerprint scanning, and the...

557: Vanna Screwed Up

1 h 4 min

In episode 557, the hosts revisit Brave browser rewards, Facebook engagement research, and Twetch’s marketplace redesign. They discuss cryptocurrency, workplace, and technology news, then turn to television, gear, cybersecurity, and...

556: Leaning Out

1 h 4 min

In episode 556, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology and workplace news, including NFT transactions, Sheryl Sandberg’s departure from Meta, layoffs, and changes to digital purchases and subscriptions. They also...

555: Zuck Bucks on Black

1 h 16 min

In episode 555, Grumpy Old Geeks discusses cryptocurrency, delivery services, technology news, and entertainment. The hosts also cover personal backups, account deletion, data security, and plans for a recording studio. The hosts discuss...

554: Dicky Do

1 h 17 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss remote work, housing, technology policy, and business news. They also review television and podcasts, examine Artbreeder’s page source, and talk with Dave Bittner about privacy,...

553: Grumpio Frumpio

1 h 19 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology news, television, software, and gadgets. Later, Dave shares his family’s experience with hospital and hospice care, while the group considers unusual recommendations, Apple Music...

552: Facehuggers

50 min

In this episode, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss TikTok music earnings, podcast support, NFTs, cryptocurrency, and technology news. They also review television, films, apps, and gadgets before closing with advice and...

551: Sunk Tweet Fallacy

1 h

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss changing work routines, Elon Musk’s proposed Twitter purchase, Meta’s metaverse spending, electric vehicles, and an NFT phishing attack. They also review films and television, compare home...

550: We Don’t Build Anything

1 h 22 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister discuss technology news, streaming services, media, and consumer gear. Dave Bittner joins them for a discussion of Clearview AI’s use in Ukraine, followed by...

549: Chaos Muppet

1 h 14 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss technology news, online privacy, entertainment, and listener questions. Topics range from Elon Musk’s involvement with Twitter and a driverless Cruise vehicle to streaming shows, data...

548: N(ot) F(or) T(rek)

1 h 2 min

In this episode, Jason DeFillippo discusses his new coworking office, and the hosts cover news about social platforms, Amazon, and Twitter. They also discuss Moonfall and Star Trek, then turn to cybersecurity, cryptocurrency seizures, and...

547: Crush Your Goals!

1 h 21 min

Brian Schulmeister discusses illness in his family and uncertainty about his COVID-19 test results. The hosts then cover technology and security news, review shows and books, and reflect on older computers and mobile devices. Brian recounts...

546: Jrumpy Old Jeeps

59 min

Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister reflect on the show's ninth anniversary and discuss technology news, streaming media, and devices. Topics include Vimeo's bandwidth policy, open source sabotage, cryptocurrency, television, Citizen...

545: Prequalified Idiots

1 h 11 min

Jason DeFillippo and Dave Bittner discuss technology news, recording gear, online security and listener feedback while Brian Schulmeister is away. In a post-show update, Jason talks about his recovery from a stroke. Jason covers...

544: Men of a Certain Age

1 h 6 min

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts discuss technology news, cryptocurrency policy, media, games, and connected devices. Dave Bittner joins them for a discussion of home automation and Mac security, then shares several...

543: Doin’ a Little Off-Roading

1 h 1 min

This episode covers DAOs and NFTs, technology news during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the hosts’ reactions to media and apps. It also includes Jason’s experience with the Jeep wave and a discussion of smart home devices. The hosts...