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Man, Donald Trump sucks, amirite? I mean, that’s what everyone online says… unless you support him, then everyone hates Hillary Clinton. People have long sought out like-minded people, and the internet makes this easier than ever. But what does it mean when so many people can wall themselves inside their own sanitary echo chamber? Join […]

What happens when so many people join a community that it collapses under the suckitude? Well, you get Eternal September. “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Is this a real phenomena (online or in the real world), or just a way for people to feel superior? The guys discuss. Join and chat with us […]

Emulation. The big E. The Scourge of gaming companies everywhere… or is it? Does emulation of video games really hurt the industry? Or is there a way it could become profitable? The guys discuss. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android […]

MUSICALS! Who doesn’t love them? … Besides the Commodore. Roo tries his best to convince Commie to embrace the showtune, and also discuss why musicals are not only everywhere you least expect, but also powerful teaching tools: from learning about the first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to why you shouldn’t feed plants human blood. […]

From Hearthstone to Magic: The Gathering, there’s a long history of games that become easier when you throw more money at the creators. But is this capitalism run amok, destroying everything good in the world, or just a decent way to monetize a game and make it continually fresh? The guys discuss. Join and chat […]

KITT? The Batmobile? Benny the Cab? As self-driving cars become reality, what form will they take? Will the government really let your car hurtle you down the road at breakneck speeds on its own? Or is it all just a bunch of hype? Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. […]

This week, Google passed Apple to become the most valuable company in the world. In 20 short years, Google has grown from nothing to control so much of our lives, making things better – right? In a world where people are cautious of government overreach into our private lives, should we be afraid of the […]

Crystal Pepsi. The NES. Walking uphill in snow both ways. The past was great… wasn’t it? The guys talk about those things they (and others) look back on with such fondness. They’ll figure out if the good old days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems. Join and chat with us […]

Star Wars came out a few weeks ago, if you’ve been completely oblivious. So now we’re contractually obligated to talk about it due to nerd decree. Specifically, does this signal a rebirth for the franchise that fans were hoping for? How does it compare to the other movies, and will it sustain Disney’s Marvelization of […]

Years after talking about the change from the SciFi channel to SyFy, the guys talk about the state of TV Science Fiction, and whether it’s just fine, waning for good, or about to resoundingly roar back. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, […]