PAX Unplugged 2024

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You’re busy—but are you actually growing? In this episode, Nata Salvatori exposes a trap that’s costing service providers time, money, and sanity: chasing busywork that feels productive but doesn’t move the needle. She walks through a clear, five-step growth path—from clarifying your offer, validating through real sales, delivering sustainably, building repeatable systems, to scaling confidently. You’ll learn: How to spot and ditch “fake work” Why clarity beats complexity every time How to use real feedback to validate your offers Delivery tips that prevent burnout System creation that enables scaling How to honor your current phase of growth 📌 Ready to stop spinning your wheels and make real moves? Map your phase, pick your next action, and don’t be afraid to ask for help: 👉 accidentalceo.co/coaching Support the show…

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Fancy Restaurants 1:16:04

2 days ago1:16:04

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider fancy restaurants. In the news, noted racist Terry Bollea has died at 71 , Donald Trump is getting even more dangerously unhinged than usual, and the Canada World Junior assault case has ended. Here is a list of every significant lecture or panel that Rym and Scott have ever done, going back to the year 2002. Related Links Forum Thread Fancy Restaurants Discord Chat Fancy Restaurants Bluesky Post Fancy Restaurants Things of the Day Rym - Secret Train Station Apartments Scott - IAMMP Piano Roll Archive…

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Tower Defense Games 1:04:19

4 days ago1:04:19

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Tower Defense games like the famous Desktop Tower Defense (2007) . In the news, Ozzy Osbourne made it to 76 , the PS5 Store is full of AI slop , Steam is caught up in the war on "pornography" , and Deltarune is fantastic. Rym's solo version of Every Game is the Same Game from Zenkaikon is live! Related Links Forum Thread Tower Defense Games Discord Chat Tower Defense Games Bluesky Post Tower Defense Games Things of the Day Rym - 1984 TSR D&D Role Playing Games Commercial Scott - Card Game Rules…

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City the Animation (2025) 40:24

10 days ago40:24

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Keiichi Arawi's City the Animation . It's delightful; we reviewed the manga in 2018. In the news, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a surprisingly popular game , though we had a meh opinion of the anime it's based on . Related Links Forum Thread City the Animation (2025) Discord Chat City the Animation (2025) Bluesky Post City the Animation (2025) Things of the Day Rym - Most Iconic Plugin of all Time Scott - Pigeon Won't Let Man Take A Shower…

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Why there's no big tech news 54:48

12 days ago54:48

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider why there, broadly, aren't major consumer technology developments lately. In the news, Debian reduces support for i386 and Chrome OS is combining with Android . Also we'll be live at PAX West ! Related Links Forum Thread Why there's no big tech news Discord Chat Why there's no big tech news Bluesky Post Why there's no big tech news Things of the Day Rym - The ‘Goal’ That Changed The NHL Forever Scott - Hot Spring Shark Attack…

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Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune 1:04:20

16 days ago1:04:20

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Tonight on the GeekNights Book Club , we discuss Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072 Despite several compelling aspects, its ultimately was a frustrating read which we discuss at length. That said, it's important to have post-apocalyptic works that imagine a better world rather than a worse one, however naive some of the interrogation of the subject ends up being. Related Links Forum Thread Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune Discord Chat Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune Bluesky Post Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune Things of the Day Rym - dogs with a loving family when the frontdoor is slightly open Scott - ET Book is a Bembo-like font…

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Auction and Bidding Mechanics 1:10:33

18 days ago1:10:33

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider auction and bidding mechanics in games. In the news, DriveThruRPG chose cowardice , and Microsoft lays of 9,000 people . GeekNights will be live at PAX West with an all new lecture on the same topic as this show! Our talk The Everlasting Game from PAX East is on youtube! Related Links Forum Thread Auction and Bidding Mechanics Discord Chat Auction and Bidding Mechanics Bluesky Post Auction and Bidding Mechanics Things of the Day Rym - I turned down a [REDACTED] show Scott - PAC-MAN Superfast!…

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The Wild Robot (2024) 48:03

24 days ago48:03

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot (2024) , out of Dreamworks . It's fantastic animation and overall a good film. In the news, Rym has ascended to the open comb razor , Diamond's bankruptcy saga continues to be more and more insane by the day, and Rick and Morty has matured into a very good show. Related Links Forum Thread The Wild Robot (2024) Discord Chat The Wild Robot (2024) Bluesky Post The Wild Robot (2024) Things of the Day Rym - ReBoot - CGI making of (1994) Scott - Caveat Emptor…

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Blinky Lights 59:09

26 days ago59:09

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the blinky lights and LEDs the kids are putting on everything including their computers. In the news, Windows 10 has extended security support , Broadcom is desperate to monetize VMware , and the EU forced Apple to comply , at least in the EU. Related Links Forum Thread Blinky Lights Discord Chat Blinky Lights Bluesky Post Blinky Lights Things of the Day Rym - NHL: Refs Mic'd Up Part 2 Scott - Balatro for the Nintendo E-Reader…

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Toilets and Bidets and Washlets 58:13

5 weeks ago58:13

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider toilets, washlets, and bidets. (Oh my). In the news, some context on the current Iran conflict , and Apple WWDC25 was mostly uneventful other than keeping old devices going for a while yet. Related Links Forum Thread Toilets and Bidets and Washlets Discord Chat Toilets and Bidets and Washlets Bluesky Post Toilets and Bidets and Washlets Things of the Day Rym - Explaining the Most Bizarre Piano Etude of the 19th Century Scott - Restoring the Buran…

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Nintendo Switch 2: Day One 55:44

7 weeks ago55:44

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider day one of having a Nintendo Switch 2 . In the news, Fortnite on the Switch 2 will support objectively superior FPS controls , REMATCH might do what Scott has always wanted, the Blades '68 playtest is done and you will soon be able to play Blades '68 ! The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is actually worth buying, and Mario Kart World is fun but the tracks are too wide. Related Links Forum Thread Nintendo Switch 2: Day One Discord Chat Nintendo Switch 2: Day One Bluesky Post Nintendo Switch 2: Day One Things of the Day Rym - The History of Hockey's Most Controversial Strategy Scott - Droneboy…

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Houseplants 59:44

8 weeks ago59:44

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants . In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard , but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways . I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential . Long Island City finally has good bagels , and next week brings us a bunch of exiting nerd stuff including John Wick: Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, and Deltarune. Also Rym got a 1/4 scale Dig Dug machine . Related Links Forum Thread Houseplants Discord Chat Houseplants Bluesky Post Houseplants Things of the Day Rym - Pizza Scott - Real Real Japan…

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Flip 7, Krakel Orakel, and Context 1:00:03

9 weeks ago1:00:03

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review two Spiel des Jahres 2025 nominees — Flip 7 and Krakel Orakel — plus Context , a game that's harder the smarter you are. In the news, Rym has been diving deep into VRchat's true value , Shadow Labyrinth's mazes are revealed, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 dropped roll cancels from Capcom vs SNK 2 , and Apple bought the creators of Sneaky Sasquatch . Related Links Forum Thread Flip 7, Krakel Orakel, and Context Discord Chat Flip 7, Krakel Orakel, and Context Bluesky Post Flip 7, Krakel Orakel, and Context Things of the Day Rym - Climbers Really Out Here Grabbing Glass Now Scott - Six Degrees of Ryu…

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Capacity Management 53:38

10 weeks ago53:38

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Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss capacity management. It's changed a lot over the years. In the news, evil people are trying to accelerate climate change , and a silly camera is coming . Related Links Forum Thread Capacity Management Discord Chat Capacity Management Bluesky Post Capacity Management Things of the Day Rym - Lemmings: How DMA Design Redefined Puzzle Games Scott - What's the Longest Trip You Can Make With a MetroCard?…

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Painting Miniatures 53:25

10 weeks ago53:25

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the painting of minis, from Ral Partha to Ralidium. In the news, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will likely (and justifiably) strike , here's a starting point if you are interested in the dynamics of a broader anti-fascist General Strike , and the Twitter AI is obsessed with defending South African white supremacists . Related Links Forum Thread Painting Miniatures Discord Chat Painting Miniatures Bluesky Post Painting Miniatures Things of the Day Rym - The Violent World of Football Ultras Scott - KUNG FURY 2 FILTRADO!…

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Quacks (of Quedlinburg) 53:20

11 weeks ago53:20

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Quacks , previously released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg in 2018. It's a push your luck game that is fun, but just short of greatness. (That's rare praise from GeekNights). In the news, Greater Than Games is forced to reduce staff in light America's ridiculous tariff war, and tabletop companies are suing our president over America's ridiculous tariff war. Related Links Forum Thread Quacks (of Quedlinburg) Discord Chat Quacks (of Quedlinburg) Bluesky Post Quacks (of Quedlinburg) Things of the Day Rym - The Horn of Geddon Scott - CYBRLICH and the Death Cult of Labor…

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Surgery 1:08:51

12 weeks ago1:08:51

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about surgery. Warning: we talk about surgery. In the news, capitalism has destroyed Polygon and a federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from deporting people to concentration camps using the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798 , setting up an existential supreme court showdown. Related Links Forum Thread Surgery Discord Chat Surgery Bluesky Post Surgery Things of the Day Rym - Stealing Power !! Scott - Joon Lee…

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Getting a New Game Console 45:37

13 weeks ago45:37

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the acquisition of new gaming consoles . In the news, Overwatch competitive mode adds hero bans , the fourth of the old scrolls are remastered , and Scott has Hemorrhoids. The GeekNights content you crave. Related Links Forum Thread Getting a New Game Console Discord Chat Getting a New Game Console Bluesky Post Getting a New Game Console Things of the Day Rym - Playing & Designing for Transformation in Nordic Larp Scott - Archipelago…

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The Apothecary Diaries 43:17

13 weeks ago43:17

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Apothecary Diaries anime. It's worth a look, and is on both Crunchyroll and Netflix. In the news, Science Saru is bringing us a very good looking Ghost in the Shell , the Star Wars manga is getting a fancy artbook , and the Rose of Versailles movie is coming to Netflix April 30th. Also get on your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders . Related Links Forum Thread The Apothecary Diaries Discord Chat The Apothecary Diaries Bluesky Post The Apothecary Diaries Things of the Day Rym - Bone Music Scott - The Evolution of PBS Idents…

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Princess Mononoke 1:02:13

15 weeks ago1:02:13

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke (もののけ姫). This 1997 film is a masterpiece. In the news, Donald Trump destroyed global trade , Murderbot is coming , the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga gets a deluxe edition , and Spider-Verse 3 is coming on June 4 2027. Also Rym continues to love Common Side Effects . Related Links Forum Thread Princess Mononoke Discord Chat Princess Mononoke Bluesky Post Princess Mononoke Things of the Day Rym - Why the Summit of the Great Pyramid is Missing Scott - Bracket City…

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Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) 1:03:00

17 weeks ago1:03:00

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) . It's a car racing game with well-tuned push-your-luck mechanics that is definitely worth a play. It's even better over multiple races. In the news, Cory Booker heroically and historically holds the Senate floor for over 24 hours in a powerful rebuke of Donald Trump's fascism (beating Strom Thurmond's vile "record" ). Also torpedo bats are a deeply baseball thing to happen, Nintendo Direct number 1 brings virtual game cards and a bunch of games , and Nintendo Direct 2 will announce the Switch 2. Related Links Forum Thread Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) Discord Chat Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) Bluesky Post Heat: Pedal to the Metal (2022) Things of the Day Rym - Behind-The-Back Save Scott - Famicom 3D System…

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The Discoverability Problem 1:00:03

18 weeks ago1:00:03

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Tonight on GeekNights, we muse a bit on the problem of discoverability. Nearly all experience is mediated , and this includes deciding what web site to look at. In the news, Rym is back from Zenkaikon , Moon Zooz is continuing to rock it, the cosmological constant might not be , niri is a scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor , and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is a dangerous idiot . Related Links Forum Thread The Discoverability Problem Discord Chat The Discoverability Problem Bluesky Post The Discoverability Problem Things of the Day Rym - I Drove to Every McDonald's in America Scott - FamiTracker…

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Power Grid: Outpost 1:06:17

19 weeks ago1:06:17

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Friedemann Friese's sequel to Power Grid titled Power Grid: Outpost . We highly recommend reading the second page of the rulebook closely. In the news, Pokémon Go (and all your location data) were sold to Scopely , there's something to this nemesis system , and this is the most important thing you can pay attention to in America's ongoing crisis. Related Links Forum Thread Power Grid: Outpost Discord Chat Power Grid: Outpost Bluesky Post Power Grid: Outpost Things of the Day Rym - How To Cliff Jump - Tutorial for Beginners Scott - Solving the World's Oldest Board Game…

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Sakamoto Days 46:46

19 weeks ago46:46

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Sakamoto Days anime. It starts with a strong premise, but in the end it's just a shounen fighting show. In the news, Flow wins Latvia's first Oscar , The Day The Earth Blew Up actually looks pretty good, you can see Princess Mononoke restored in theaters, and Common Side Effects is real good. Related Links Forum Thread Sakamoto Days Discord Chat Sakamoto Days Bluesky Post Sakamoto Days Things of the Day Rym - You must hide Scott - Vietnamese Graphic Design…

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MIDI 56:49

20 weeks ago56:49

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about MIDI . The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is still in use today. In the news, Donkey Kong ‘94 is re-released on Switch, Youtube adds translated dubbing , and Ontario (rightly) taxes Americans using their energy. Related Links Forum Thread MIDI Discord Chat MIDI Bluesky Post MIDI Things of the Day Water your yard FOR FREE !!! Rym - Sound Blaster AWE32 2MB (MIDI bank) Scott - Heated Driveway in Buffalo…

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Windows 11 56:40

22 weeks ago56:40

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Windows 11 and the fools who refuse to upgrade. In the news, the iPhone 16e arrives , Gmail is (correctly) dropping SMS two-factor , Twitch is capping uploads for 0.5% of streamers , and Germany represents a profound realignment of global politics . Related Links Forum Thread Windows 11 Discord Chat Windows 11 Bluesky Post Windows 11 Things of the Day Rym - SS United States — finally — departs South Philly Scott - Dragonsweeper…

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Retirement 53:38

22 weeks ago53:38

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of retirement . I know what my plan is. In the news, James Bond is captured by an evil megacorporation , and supplements will destroy your liver . Related Links Forum Thread Retirement Discord Chat Retirement Bluesky Post Retirement Things of the Day Rym - Tom's Diner (Cover) Scott - The 88x31 GIF Collection…

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Shogun (1986) 1:07:19

23 weeks ago1:07:19

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Tonight on GeekNights we review Shogun , released as part of the Milton Bradley Gamemaster series that we reviewed back in 2006 . Renamed to Samurai Swords and then to Ikusa, we revisited it with pro tabletop players this past weekend. We're a lot wiser about game mechanics and game design here in 2025, and this game holds up surprisingly well except for a few notable flaws. We're also trying an experiment. Rym is writing new rules in an attempt to refurbish this old game. Comments appreciated! In the news, the Four Nations Face-Off has been lit, the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, Nintendo is dropping their coupon pricing , we're playing the newly released Civilization VII to prepare a grand review, Magic: The Gathering announces Final Fantasy commander decks , and NetEase fired the people who made the hit game Marvel Rivals. . Related Links Forum Thread Shogun (1986) Discord Chat Shogun (1986) Bluesky Post Shogun (1986) Things of the Day Rym - Someone Beat the Donkey Kong Kill Screen Scott - HACKED DOUBLE TRUMPET…

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Electronic Payments 47:53

24 weeks ago47:53

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Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss electronic payments. We grew up in a world where credit cards were imprinted on carbon paper and cheques were on physical paper. In the news, the Baltics have disconnected from the Russian power grid , Football Manager 25 will be skipped , and there's one weird trick to stop Google's terrible AI summaries. Related Links Discord Chat Electronic Payments Forum Thread Electronic Payments Bluesky Post Electronic Payments Things of the Day Rym - Sounds between the Crowns (2020) Scott - Destroying and Reprogramming the Sprite Engine of Ghosts 'n Goblins…

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Fantastic Four (2022) 45:25

27 weeks ago45:25

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Ryan North's Fantastic Four (2022) . It's kind of fantastic. In the news, Diamond Distributors is dead and AnimeNEXT appears to be dead . Related Links Forum Thread Fantastic Four (2022) Discord Chat Fantastic Four (2022) Bluesky Post Fantastic Four (2022) Things of the Day Rym - The Union Pacific Big Boy Scott - Landing the Nostromo…

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Ways to Sell Software 1:07:51

28 weeks ago1:07:51

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider all the ways to sell software. From shareware to software-as-a-service to "just buying it" it's evolved quite a bit over the years. In the news, CES happened , Republicans killed net neutrality , and Pornhub is blocked in the entire US south . Also we will be live at MAGFest , which is imminently about to sell out. Related Links Forum Thread Ways to Sell Software Discord Chat Ways to Sell Software Bluesky Post Ways to Sell Software Things of the Day Rym - Rondò Veneziano - La Serenissima Scott - Blade Runner-Electric Unicorn fan release- deleted scenes…

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Moorland (2023) 43:46

29 weeks ago43:46

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Tonight on GeekNights we review Moorland (2023) . We played it twice at PAX Unplugged and it's a solid game with two novel mechanics. In the news, New York's congestion relief pricing is already fantastic, Valve makes insane money per employee , and two Gundam tabletop games are coming. Related Links Discord Chat Moorland (2023) Forum Thread Moorland (2023) Bluesky Post Moorland (2023) Things of the Day Rym - Temperate Lake Dashboard Simulator Scott - Obsolete Sony…

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Terminals 48:29

30 weeks ago48:29

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about Terminals . From the VT100 to any modern Terminal Emulator , they are still a part of the computing world and are worth knowing about. In the news, Jimmy Carter has died at 100 , Chinese state-sponsored hackers attacked the US Treasury, and a hero has defeated a fake Nintendo lawyer . Related Links Discord Chat Terminals Forum Thread Terminals Bluesky Post Terminals Things of the Day Rym - Line Scott - Natural Number Game…

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Fear 1:05:31

30 weeks ago1:05:31

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about fear. Rym was on a panel about fear at PAX South back in 2016, plus a video essay . In the news, it turns out Santa Claus is a myroblyte , ChatGPT went down , Russia shot down another commercial airliner, and Finland seized a Russian sabotage tanker. Related Links Discord Chat Fear Forum Thread Fear Bluesky Post Fear Things of the Day Rym - Caga Tió de Nadal Scott - What Happened to the World's Largest Tube TV?…

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Drones 54:48

32 weeks ago54:48

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about drones. In the news, the common clay of the New West think they're seeing nefarious drones everywhere and we have WordPress vs WP Engine . Related Links Forum Thread Drones Discord Chat Drones Bluesky Post Drones Things of the Day Rym - 1-900-490-FREAK Scott - Elevator Music…

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Knives 57:13

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about knives . Learn to use the right knife for the right task with the right technique in the kitchen, and your life will be better. Also learn how to care for them . In the news, the assassination of a health insurance CEO brought a deep simmering anger to the surface of American society, surprising many , and the Interstella 5555 "remaster" isn't . Related Links Forum Thread Knives Discord Chat Knives Bluesky Post Knives Things of the Day Rym - Restored - Star Trek The Animated Series Public Service Ad Scott - Lord of the Maps…

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PAX Unplugged 2024 1:01:27

33 weeks ago1:01:27

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider PAX Unplugged 2024. It was a top tier PAX. In the news, the Rangers aren't doing well , Marvel Overwatch is exactly what it looks like , and Fortnite has to pay back the kids it ripped off . Related Links Forum Thread PAX Unplugged 2024 Discord Chat PAX Unplugged 2024 Bluesky Post PAX Unplugged 2024 Things of the Day Rym - when the solo is so good the band forgets to finish Scott - IMG_0001…

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Blogs 55:07

34 weeks ago55:07

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider blogging . In the news, Roblox is making a closed ecosystem Discord competitor , the US gave Intel a pile of money , and Intel's CEO hit the bricks . Rym has also consolidated all of his social media into rym.social and talks about how he set up cross-posting across microblog , Mastodon, and Bluesky. Related Links Forum Thread Blogs Discord Chat Blogs Bluesky Post Blogs Things of the Day Rym - Staring at Rupees for 17 hours Scott - The Network of Time…

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Obelus (2024) 45:10

35 weeks ago45:10

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Obelus . A re-implementation of Dark Spires designed by Chris A. Williams , it's a quick abstract two-player game that's worth having in your bag. In the news, The Magic Commander Format , recently embroiled in capitalist drama , is getting a digital version , and the itch.io Creator Day sale is this Friday! Related Links Forum Thread Obelus (2024) Discord Chat Obelus (2024) Bluesky Post Obelus (2024) Things of the Day Rym - DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO 10, 11, 12, & 13 Scott - Tony Hawk wanted to track down a mysterious skateboarder from 1979…

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Ranma 1/2 (2024) 44:06

35 weeks ago44:06

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the remake of Ranma 1/2 . It's a solid remake of the classic anime based on the classic manga by Rumiko Takahashi. In the news, stay strong as the fascists take control of the US government, and Sony is trying to buy Kadokawa . Related Links Forum Thread Ranma 1/2 (2024) Discord Chat Ranma 1/2 (2024) Things of the Day Rym - The Ghosts of Misery Mire Scott - curl -v https://google.com…

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Pumpkin Carving 52:22

38 weeks ago52:22

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the humble tradition of carving pumpkins. You may recall in 2006 when we reviewed Pumpkin Scissors or our review of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown , but we have never dedicated an entire episode to the carving of pumpkins. In the news, tonight is the 19th anniversary of GeekNights . (The brave can listen to the remastered pre-launch beta episodes (with commentary)). Also jaywalking is no longer illegal in New York . Related Links Forum Thread Pumpkin Carving Discord Chat Pumpkin Carving Things of the Day Rym - Megilat Ḥam-Ed — the Scroll of the Steamed Portions of Cham Scott - What is the first American graphic novel?…

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Terminator Zero (2024) 50:45

39 weeks ago50:45

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Terminator Zero anime. It's a worthy Terminator entry, though we'd suggest watching Terminator and Terminator 2 (and nothing else ) before watching it. Eight episodes on Netflix and produced by Production IG , Skydance, and Netflix. In the news, John Wick is getting a prequel anime , and Animation Speak Easy is this Friday in Brooklyn. Be sure to make a plan to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Don't be a sucker . Related Links Forum Thread Terminator Zero (2024) Discord Chat Terminator Zero (2024) Things of the Day Rym - he single worst seat at Guaranteed Rate Field Scott - Protecting a Dust Jacket…

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Widgets 54:07

40 weeks ago54:07

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Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about widgets. Mostly status and telemetry widgets that people like to put on their desktops or their phones. They have their uses, but are usually useless. In the news, Cloudplane is shutting down in December , Adobe's Project Turntable is stunning , and Tesla's robots were (obviously) fake . If you are able to vote in the United States, make a plan to vote . You can't sit this one out. You can't vote for a "third party." It's frankly unethical to do anything but vote straight ticket for Democrats. There are two power-seeking coalitions in America. Choose the one that you want setting the rules for the next election. The Democrats are the literal best option we have. Do the right thing. Related Links Forum Thread Widgets Discord Chat Widgets Things of the Day Rym - An undulating thrill Scott - Asian Hockey Card Collection…

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Debt 59:51

40 weeks ago59:51

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of debt. In the news, the FTC makes a move against dark patterns in subscriptions and North Korea blows up its connection to South Korea and decrees that unification is no longer possible . Related Links Forum Thread Debt Discord Chat Debt Things of the Day Rym - Wireless Non-Electrical Remote Scott - The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre…

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 55:21

41 weeks ago55:21

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom . It's a Zelda game and you probably should play it. In the news, the big Nintendo leak isn't that exciting and Reiner Knizia’s SHOCKING Confession . Related Links Forum Thread The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Discord Chat The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Things of the Day Rym - BART Speedrun Records Scott - BigBoxDB…

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Look Back (2024) 46:21

41 weeks ago46:21