The Geek Show

The Geek Show

Since beginning in 2010, The Geek Show has gone through more form changes than the final boss of an RPG, and this very podcast is the grandpappy of a number of podcasts and YouTube shows like 4-Panel, Cinema Eclectica, KeyFrame, Impossible Mission, Pop Screen, Uncut, and a whole lot more. You can find out more about us at https://thegeekshow.co.uk Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeekShow?sub_confirmation=1 Support us on Patreon and get exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/thegeekshow read less
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S16 Ep11: S16E11 - Non-Denominational K-Pop Stars
Aug 7 2019
S16 Ep11: S16E11 - Non-Denominational K-Pop Stars
After a short break between episodes (on account of one of the hosts moving house), The Geek Show returns for our regular, bi-monthly look at the weird and crusty outer layer of science and technology news with a podcasting taste that really shouldn't be licked. Like that trailer for Cats. Yikes .... Anyway, anthropomorphism seems to be the order of the day as a collaboration of international scientists in China claim to have created hybridised monkey-human embryos, while the Japanese Science Ministry is all for the creation of "humanimals" ... we won't get into that particular discussion though. In other news, McDonald's new environmentally-friendly paper straws are apparently not recyclable at the moment, Ebay have filed a lawsuit against Amazon for trying to steal sellers, mobile phone company Vivo is touting an all-screen smartphone, a UK data science company has developed a new AI program for bars and pubs, a woman was arrested for making counterfeit money on an inkjet printer, a man in Siberia is suing a psychic firm for failing to bring back his estranged wife, researchers in Japan have created a wearable quasi-prehensile tail for humans, and a Malaysian goat has become gone viral because it looks like a K-Pop star. There's lots of fun for all the family on this episode of The Geek Show. Thanks for listening and don't forget to give us a rating wherever you get your podcasts and give us a follow on Twitter while you are at it. If you like what you heard, bless you, if you can send us some support by throwing us a few pounds a month on PATREON. Alternatively, check out some of the other podcasts that make up THE GEEK SHOW PODCAST FAMILY. #Podcast #Geek #Technology #Science #Research #Chimeras #HumanMonkeyHybrids #Amazon #Ebay #KPop #DNA #TheGeekShow #Comedy #News #Discussion #Cats #Anthropomorphism #Humanimals #Vivo #Smartphones #McDonalds #Recycling #Straws #ArtificialIntelligence #Drinking #CounterfeitMoney #InkjetPrinter #Psychics #Lawsuits #PrehensileTails #Goats #TGS
S16 Ep10: S16E10 - The Nicholas Cage of Seagulls
Jul 14 2019
S16 Ep10: S16E10 - The Nicholas Cage of Seagulls
Everyone’s favourite magnificently moustachioed news podcast returns with more strange tales from the realms of science, technology and entertainment, and this episode we’re starting with Huawei’s claims about their new operating system.   In other news, we get our first look at the live-action version of Disney’s Mulan, legendary anime movie Akira gets a TV-based follow-up series, Netflix decide to adapt the video game Cuphead, Mozilla are releasing a premium version of Firefox and also get nominated as internet villains, an Indonesian man names his son Google, and we do our own version of “When Birds Attack”. If you've enjoyed this podcast then please share us with your friends or leave us a rating on your podcast app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @TGS_TheGeekShow, or on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to Patreon and give whatever you can, or you can head over to The Geek Shop and partake in some of our lovely wares.   Thanks, and until next time, don't read anything we wouldn't! #Podcast #TheGeekShow #News #Science #Technology #Entertainment #Trailers #Films #Movies #Anime #Animation #Television #TV #Huawei #ArkOS #Smartphones #Disney #Mulan #LiveAction #Adaptations #Akira #KatsuhiroOtomo #Netflix #Cuphead #VideoGames #Games #Mozilla #Firefox #ISPAUK #InternetVillains #Google #Birds #Seagulls #Aeroplanes #WarPlanes #A10CThunderbolt #Accidents #Florida #Pensioners
S16 Ep9: S16E09 - Stegosaurus Mike or Go Home
Jun 25 2019
S16 Ep9: S16E09 - Stegosaurus Mike or Go Home
We've been away for a little while because of E3 (check out our coverage on our YouTube channel, and don't forget to subscribe while you are there), but we won't dwell on that because things other than video games have been happening in the world. So, kicking things off this week is the reaction of Marvel fans to the company's mysterious Twitter countdown and subsequent reveal, before we move on to a gang used the identity of a French minister to steal $90 million in a Mission Impossible-style scam. In other news, Facebook are launching a digital currency, Huawei apparently have their own operating system already in development, a Japanese technology company have created a virtual male "influencer", a Norwegian city wants to do away with time, a new start-up wants pogo sticks to be the new mode of transport, a Brazilian pet shop chain has created facial recognition for dogs, Dutch police have are offering samples of a special perfume to the public in an effort to fight crime, and a Japanese clothing company has developed a t-shirt with inflatable muscles to be worn under other clothes. That's your lot for this episode. We'll see you all next time on The Geek Show! If you like the podcast, send us some support by throwing us a few pounds a month on PATREON. Alternatively, we'd massively appreciate it if you gave us a star rating or review wherever you get your podcasts from or check out some of the other podcasts that make up THE GEEK SHOW PODCAST FAMILY. #Podcast #Geek #TGS #TheGeekShow #SpiderMan #JJAbrams #MissionImpossible #EthanHunt #France #Politicians #Crime #IdentityTheft #Scams #Japan #Norway #Time #Facebook #DigitalCurrency #Science #Technology #News #Comedy #Weird #PogoSticks #E3 #Influencers #VirtualInfluencers #Patreon #Huawei #ArkOS #Google #Android #Sweden #Brazil #Bitcoin #FacialRecognition #Dogs #Transport #Perfume #CrimePrevention #Netherlands
S16 Ep5: S16E05 - We Be Pornobot Hunting
Mar 27 2019
S16 Ep5: S16E05 - We Be Pornobot Hunting
The mold that just won't shift of science and technology podcasts returns for another episode, so welcome to the latest edition of The Geek Show! Kicking things off this week is Google's announcement of their new video games streaming platform called Stadia - which may or may not be a game-changer (pardon the pun). In other news, a Spanish poll suggests that people would rather vote for an artificial intelligence rather than a human politician, a Japanese tech start-up claims they've created a "Minority Report"-style A.I. (for real), it's apparently very easy to fool artificial intelligence, new research suggests that the human brain is able to respond to the earth’s magnetic field, Netflix plan more chose your own adventure content, a university professor in China gave his students a controversial social media test, a religion founded by a taxi driver in the 1950s claims to have prevented several global calamities, and finally, a Japanese company created a device to ... well ... just listen and you'll find out.   So until next time ... the truth is out there (but you'll probably be shocked and appalled when you find out what it is). If you like the podcast, send us some support by throwing us a few pounds a month on PATREON. Alternatively, we'd massively appreciate it if you gave us a star rating or review wherever you get your podcasts from or check out some of the other podcasts that make up THE GEEK SHOW PODCAST FAMILY. #Podcast #TheGeekShow #Technology #Science #Weird #Comedy #Improv #Japan #SciFi #Gaming #VideoGames #Consoles #Google #GDC #Spain #Politics #Stadia #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Religion #MinorityReport #MagneticFields #Magnetism #Brains #SocialMedia #Politicians #Netflix #ChooseYourOwnAdventure
S16 Ep4: S16E04 - Shouting At Fake Clouds
Mar 8 2019
S16 Ep4: S16E04 - Shouting At Fake Clouds
Welcome to the whack-some-nails-in-it-and-it-will-hold-up-just-fine podcast of science and technology (otherwise known as The Geek Show). So what's been happening in the world? Well, Huawei have decided to take on the U.S. government while researchers find a way to give lab rats and mice "Predator vision". In other news, France recognises Star Wars fencing as a sport, LEGO starts stockpiling bricks in preparation for Brexit;, a company can allegedly remove your ex-partner from your photos (think Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless but with pictures), China debuts yet another A.I. newsreader, a UK start-up has decided to use A.I to judge dog shows In Japan, shyness at a speed-dating event is being combated with tiny, adorable robots In other news, researchers have found  has tiny robots speak on behalf of daters and much more.  It's a weird and wonderful world out there, don't let the news get you down. If you like the podcast, send us some support by throwing us a few pounds a month on PATREON. Alternatively, we'd massively appreciate it if you gave us a star rating or review wherever you get your podcasts from, or check out some of the other podcasts that make up THE GEEK SHOW PODCAST FAMILY.  #Podcast #Weird #News #Science #Technology #Politics #Comedy #Improvisation #Surreal #TheGeekShow #Patreon #Brexit #Japan #LEGO #Star"Wars #Robocop #Olympics #Dogs #DogShows # #Huawei #USA #China #KFC #Kentucky #Photography #Predator #ThermalVision  // www.thegeekshow.co.uk
S16 Ep3: S16E03 - Aibo’s Lovesick Blues
Feb 22 2019
S16 Ep3: S16E03 - Aibo’s Lovesick Blues
We're back for another edition of the scratch and sniff podcast of science and technology news that is The Geek Show! Kicking things off this week, we have an update on the seemingly ongoing saga about Britain's National Health Service and fax machines. After that we bid a fond farewell to NASA's Opportunity Rover - which has finally deactivated and thus ended its mission on Mars after 14 years - before we take a look at the continued attempts to clean up the junk in the Earth’s orbit. In other news, OpenAI reveal a text generator that they deem "too dangerous" for release, YouTube is being blamed for the rise in the number of people who believe the world is flat, Project Deep Squeak could give us some insight into the thoughts of rodents, there's an app for dating among cows and bulls, and yet another Japanese company has embarked on some weird escapades.  It's a strange world. If you like the podcast, send us some support by visiting The Geek Show and clicking on The Geek Shop tab. Alternatively, we'd massively appreciate it if you gave us a star rating or review wherever you get your podcasts from, or check out some of the other podcasts that make up The Geek Show Podcast Family. #Podcast #News #Science #Technology #Weird #Comedy #Improvisation #TheGeekShow #Aibo #PinkyAndTheBrain #SpaceTravel #NASA #Mars #NHS #FaxMachines #OpportunityRover #OpenAI #SpaceJunk #Planetes #Anime #Manga #FlatEarth #Youtube #Mice #Rats #ProjectDeepSqueak #DeepSqueak #Tudder #CattleBreeding #Kokunavi #LoveConfessions
S16 Ep2: S16E02 - Swollen Dennis Approved
Feb 7 2019
S16 Ep2: S16E02 - Swollen Dennis Approved
Max and The Geek Show are friends! The Robs return dip their toes into the paddling pool of science, technology and geek news to bring you the tastiest nougat (because juiciest nuggets just sounds wrong), and first up this week is the new trailer for TV series spinoff of Taika Waititi's vampire mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows. There's also big things happening in science as a team of researchers has found a way to vocalise brainwaves - a breakthrough that could give immense hope to people who are unable to talk. In other news, it's possible to send secret audio messages with lasers, Facebook are rolling out the ability to "unsend" messages, a spiky new dinosaur has been discovered, a battery manufacturer is about to release some phones, a new dating app promises perfect partners through DNA matches, a treadmill for cats (you read that right), and the Thought Box. That last one proves it's definitely a weird world out there!  If you like the podcast, send us some support by visiting The Geek Show and clicking on The Geek Shop tab. Alternatively, we'd massively appreciate it if you gave us a star rating or review wherever you get your podcasts from, or check out some of the other podcasts that make up The Geek Show Podcast Family. #Science #Tech #Technology #Podcast #News #Weird #Comedy #Smartphones #CES #Cats #UK #Punk #Dinosaurs #Facebook #TheHumanBrain #WhatWeDoInTheShadows #Trailers #Television #TaikaWaititi #MattBerry #Sound #Lasers #ThoughtBox #TGS #TheGeekShow #Unsend #BrainWaves #Speech  #Treadmills
S15 Ep32: S15E32 - Damn You, Phone Ghosts!
Dec 20 2018
S15 Ep32: S15E32 - Damn You, Phone Ghosts!
It's the final episode of 2018 and The Geek Show is going for a well-deserved break from all of the weird science, technology and "other" news that we've found this year. Before we head off though, Rob and Producer Rob have the small matter of one last show … This time we're kicking off with some big trailer news as the first teaser for Avengers: Endgame finally appeared - and immediately spawned numerous semi-comical tweets and messages to NASA begging them to somehow save Tony Stark. We also discuss the trailer for the James Gunn-produced superhero horror movie Brightburn before moving on to the surprising results of the most-tweeted BBC shows of the year. In other news, the NHS will finally stop using fax machines, a florida-based company believes it can solve problem children, a U.S. border patrol agent goofed explosively, Taipei police goofed with money, an animal psychic (with a rather stunning punchline), Catholic curfews in Colombia, and a rather unconventional vending machine. So it's business as usual here on The Geek Show. And with that we're officially on a break so we'll see you all in January of 2019. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! If you've enjoyed this podcast then please share us with your friends or leave us a rating on your podcast app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @TGS_TheGeekShow, or on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to Patreon and give whatever you can, or you can head over to The Geek Shop and partake in some of our lovely wares. #Podcast #MCU #Marvel #Avengers #Endgame #TheGeekShow #JamesGunn #BBC #NHS #UK #USA #BorderPatrol #ForestFires #Science #Technology #News #Weird #Comedy #Taipei #Police #Psychics #Animals #VendingMachines #Bacon #OhioStateUniversity #OhioPorkCouncil #FaxMachines #DNATests #ProblemChildren #Whatsapp #Catholics #Curfews #Possession #Ghosts
S15 Ep31: S15E31 - Too Fabulous To Be Human
Nov 27 2018
S15 Ep31: S15E31 - Too Fabulous To Be Human
The Geek Show rolls back into town for another turn on the "Suck It And See" roller-coaster of science and technology news, and this week it's Rob who joins Producer Rob for afternoon tea and ridiculousness. So what's in store this week? Well, Elon Musk wants Mexico to let him sell Teslaquila, raccoons got drunk on apple, Facebook want local people for local news, Instagram wants to help with your holiday, new research about allergies (involving pacifiers), the Pinnochio effect in reverse, artificially intelligent news anchors, Japanese politicams, designer sports trainers, the most stupid app in existence, Dutch motivational gurus, Malta's arrival in the Temple of Odd, and possibly the best bouncy castles ... in the world. It's all just another day at the office here at The Geek Show. If you've enjoyed this podcast then please share us with your friends or leave us a rating on your podcast app of choice. You can also follow us on Twitter @TGS_TheGeekShow, or on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to Patreon and give whatever you can, or you can head over to The Geek Shop and partake in some of our lovely wares. Thanks, and until next time, don't play anything we wouldn't! #TheGeekShow #News #Weird #Surreal #Comedy #Science #Technology #Podcast #Geek #Eclectica #CinemaEclectica #Keyframe #L:iteraryLoitering #4Panel #PressX #Malta #China #Japan #ElonMusk #Comedy #Spain #Facebook #Instagram #Politics #NewsAnchors #MotivationalGurus #BouncyCastles #Pacifiers #Dummies #Holidays #Pinocchio #Allergies
S15 Ep28: S15E28 - MC BoJo's Christmas Rap
Oct 5 2018
S15 Ep28: S15E28 - MC BoJo's Christmas Rap
We apologise for the lateness of this episode - EGX happened so please look forward to our coverage of the event. Anyway, Rob joins Producer Rob for another jaunt through the strange hinterlands of science, technology, culture and society where oddities tower like … well … very odd things really … Kicking things off this week, we find out the unfortunate name of a growing trend that involves watching people studying on a livestream - a story that we discovered back in S15E23. In the main news we discover that Jordan Peele may direct a remake of Candyman, research proves that jet hand dryers are basically air cannons for germs and bacteria, climate scientists join Fortnite to teach people an important lesson, Doctor Who gets a Little Miss book, laser guns are being used as scarecrows, lawsuits about cryogenically frozen heads, UFO landing pads and people thinking that they’re elves from Lord of the Rings. If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please follow us on Twitter @TGS_TheGeelShow on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to Patreon and give whatever you can. Alternatively, we have a shop up and running so head over to The Geek Shop and partake in some of our lovely wares. Thanks for listening! #TheGeekShow #News #Weird #Surreal #JordanPeele #Candyman #Fortnite #ClimateScience #Climatology #Research #DoctorWho #LitlleMiss #MrMen #HandDryers #Elves #Fairies #Lasers #Scarecrows #Blueberries #Cryogenics #LordOfTheRings #Comedy #Books #ChildrensBooks