Geek Therapy Radio Podcast
Episodes
Yup. Rambling about trucks for about 30 minutes. Not even kidding.
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You read the title. Behold as I ramble on and on about pickup trucks. Send hate mail to [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/use...
132 | Retro Tech Memories with guests: LGR, 8-Bit Guy, This Does Not Compute, and George Noory.
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Best. Show. EVER. Huge thanks to my gracious guests! Links below!LGR https://www.youtube.com/user/phreakindee8-Bit Guy https://www.youtube.com/user/ad...
High framerate movies, yea or nay?
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After recording, I must admit I'm at a conundrum. High frame rate is best for 3D, then again I don't care for 3D films. Then again it depends on the f...
GCR | Playstation 5 Confirmed, What We Know About Specs and Features.
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sony has confirmed the Playstation 5 for 2020 Release. In this edition of Game Changer Radio, we'll explore what we do and don't know in terms of spec...
South Park "Apologized" to China (Starts @13:50)
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topic starts @ 13:50. South Park's awesome response to being banned in China.https://www.geektherapyradio.com/Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2...
My old arcade machine still works!
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After sitting in storage for years, my old arcade machine project still works! It's a geek miracle! [email protected]
131 | Humans are still reptilian...sort of (Apologies for Seg 3 audio glitches)
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
(Apologies for Seg 3 audio glitches) Breakthrough fetal study techniques reveal our reptilian ancestry...and that's pretty cool if you ask me! GeekThe...
What is some old tech from your youth you always thought was cool?
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I found my old Mini Disc player and it filled my heart with pure joy! What was your favorite old tech? [email protected]
What does 1,817 horsepower sound like? Listen up.... the Hennessey Venom F5
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Power numbers that boggle the mind. The Hennessey Venom F5 will destroy the record books. [email protected]
Stranger Things 4!!!
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I keep saying "underground""...UPSIDEDOWN dangit! Let's speculate on Stranger Things 4, shall we? WE SHALL! [email protected]...
"Unmatched" Card Game and Checkm8 IOS Jailbreak news!
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Lee versus Swamp Thing in a fight...who would win? Card game "Unmatched" aims to settle these hot arguments! [email protected](I didn'...
130 | You'd think Nintendo would treat die-hard customers better...
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Honestly if you listen to this episode at all, I just want you to listen to the 4th segment @ 29:[email protected]
When Johnny Carson almost ran over my mom in his Delorean.
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My dad was a reporter for Entertainment Tonight from 1983-1985. Here's some clips of him interviewing celebrities and the tale of when Johnny Carson a...
My car broke down and I met a real life angel with a life-changing story
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My car ran out of gas on the highway. Instead of getting shanked, I met a real life angel who told me a stunning story. [email protected]...
Nvidia Shield Portable: Fascinating for collectors but worth buying in 2019?
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Nvidia Shield was revolutionary in 2013 and is the direct blood grandfather of the Nintendo Switch...but should you actually still think about buy...
The pilot who ejected @ 47,000 feet into a thunderstorm
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Only July 26, 1959 Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Rankin became the only known human to survive a fall THROUGH a thunderstorm! GeekTherapy@iHeartMed...
129 | Why we may not see many (if any) Gamecube/Wii games on Nintendo Switch
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It would be awesome, but there are some technical reasons we may never see many Gamecube/Wii games on the Nintendo Switch. Also, I'm a little bummed a...
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fondly remembering and a little history behind Link's Awakening before the remake comes to the Nintendo Switch this Friday, September 20th. GeekTherap...
Ode to the Gameboy Color!
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My fond retrospective exploring our love of the Gameboy Color :) [email protected]
128 | U.K. bans "Loot Boxes" in games. Also, let's talk about "Freemium" games while we're at it...
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The bulk of this show focuses on the scourge of Loot Boxes and Freemium gaming...with some an old Nickelodeon classic and some space news thrown in :)...
Greenpeace Hypocrisy and Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong Dilemma
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Like PETA, perhaps Greenpeace does more damage than good. Also, Donkey Kong high score record holder takes the Guinness Book of World Records to task ...
iPad 7th Generation | Why I DON'T think you should buy one...
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't get me wrong, the 7th Generation iPad will be a fine tablet...but so is the 6th generation iPad for a LOT cheaper and almost the exact same spec...
Apple Fall 2019 Event: Underwhelming...
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's 2019 Fall announcement event is one of the most "meh" in meh-mory. [email protected]
Lamborghini Diablo, the only Lamborghini I've ever wanted.
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it starts with me reminiscing about the only Lamborghini I've ever wanted and of course then naturally devolves into stories of drinking "riot p...
127 | Yep...all about batteries...and Porsche Taycan v Tesla Model S (a little)
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not gonna lie...the bulk of this show is about batteries, but I promise it's useful if not exhilarating ;) [email protected]...
Nintendo Switch news...and more pondering the subject of "fools" and "wisdom."
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New games are coming to the Nintendo Switch....then I go off on a tangent about "fools" and "wisdom."[email protected]
Don't just give granny a smart speaker with zero explanation or choice
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Between Siri listening to people having sex and Alexa sending random conversations, modern technology is wonderful but requires vigilance. Geektherapy...
Budget Gaming PC Build List | Fall 2019
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now is the best time in recent history to build a new PC, let alone a gaming PC. Here's my Fall 2019 build list.From scratch:https://www.microcenter.c...
Messing around with some home solar panels
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting moved into our new home, so that has me pndering my solar panel situation. [email protected]
126 | The weary technological road ahead
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The next decade will be unlike anything humanity has ever had to navigate. We have only yet begun to fill the winds of technological change and privac...
5G Skepticism
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
5G will be amazing, but physics is a HUGE hurdle. [email protected]
Rectenna: "Free" electricity out of thin air.
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Rectannas" are nothing new, but I'm still geeking out about grabbing radio waves out of the air to possibly charge my phone. Maybe. Email: GeekTherap...
Remembering the Gameboy Camera
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Gameboy Camera. There was A LOT of imagination behind those 128x128 pixels! [email protected]
Listener emails and RIP Ferdinand Piëch
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listener emails and remembering an automotive [email protected]
125 | Our Love/hate relationships with our first cars!
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First segment kicks off with some advice for pursuing a new hobby. The show then quickly delves into the love/hate relationships with have with our fi...
Completely awesome but arbitrary Top 10 list of racing games
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most surprising thing about this is that there are SOOOOO many great racing games it's hard to narrow it down!Ars article https://arstechnica.com/...
Walmart is suing Tesla over multiple solar panel fires
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Under promise, over delivery" does not seem to be on any inspirational posters in the Tesla halls. Now Tesla is being sued by Walmart for multiple so...
Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming coming to Android!
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Game streaming/cloud gaming is still in its relative infancy, but that doesn't mean it isn't AWESOME and about to get WAY AWESOMER for Android owners!...
RIP Midweek Geek, but I can explain.
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No more Midweek Geek. Two podcasts per week is officially over!Email: [email protected]://www.geektherapyradio.com/
124 | Podcasting Tips/Advice...and Mental Back Scritches
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some quick podcasting advice followed by exploration of our universe and oceans!https://www.geektherapyradio.com/
Samsung Galaxy Book S | I could care less about the laptop, but PSYCHED for what it represents!
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's not the Samsung Galaxy Book S itself, it's what it could mean for the future of smartphones...
123 | Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi Foundation Eben Upton is my guest to shed light on Pi 4 issues and future Pi!
10 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eben Upton answers questions concerning the current Raspberry Pi features and updates before discussing the future of Pi products!https://www.raspberr...
"Big Bang Theory" | I have a confession....
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I have to get this off my heart in regards to the silly TV show "Big Bang Theory."My newest eSports/Gaming show! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1874...
122 | Remember the awe and wonder of technology in the 70s, 80s, and 90s? What happened?
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Big announcement in the final segment, in the meantime let's reminisce about when technological advances and new video games were truly magical.https:...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6: Highs and Woes, Whoas and Cons. Should it even exist?
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Tab S6 packs a punch...and a price tag...which is only the tip of the "should this even exist" iceberg.https://www.ge...
121 | Raspberry Pi 4 tips, Nintendo's confession, 2020 Corvette C8, and more geekiness.
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I spent several hours the other night tinkering with my Pi 4 and share my interesting findings regarding VRAM. Then, a rare confession from Nintendo r...
Are "gaming" phones worth it?
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No physical controls = NOT a gaming device! 12GB of RAM is completely unnecessary in a phone and the high refresh rate screens are cool, but at the en...
Special | Apollo 11, 50th Anniversary Segment.
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The isolated 4th segment of my July 20, 2019 broadcast. Enjoy.https://www.geektherapyradio.com/
120 | Clint from LGR (Lazy Game Reviews) and my Apollo 11 50th anniversary tribute...what else can I say!?
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clint joins me from LGR (Lazy Game Reviews) on YouTube to talk about the fate of a retro computing wonderland, "Reset Computer" in Dallas, TX. Then, m...
The story of a match made in automotive Heaven. Lotus + Toyota = Perfection.
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The marriage of super cars with reliable engines was a long overdue match made in Heaven. Here's the story of Lotus' journey into Toyota's reliable ar...
119 | Deep Space Exploration, Raspberry Pi, Cars, ...and Tay-Tay. (EDIT: Read description)
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EDIT: I completely spaced out, Buzz Aldrin did most certainly walk on the Moon after Armstrong...don't know what I was thinking. It was late. That's a...
Nintendo Switch Lite! Pros and (Joy)Cons..and the 3DS is NOT dead!
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo has officially announced the new Switch Lite, but will you buy it? Also, don't believe the hype surrounding the 3DS...
118 | All about Retro Games LTD's "THEC64" new Commodore 64! (And other geek stuff...)
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Retro Games LTD is releasing it's new C64 retro console in December 2019, so let's go over the details and why I'm incredibly excited!https://www.geek...
117 | What we all can learn from Marilyn Manson's response to Columbine
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite our preconceptions about the polarizing Marilyn Manson, some of his words stop even the best of us in our tracks...or at least they should. In...
The tasty new Raspberry Pi 4 is finally here!
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2012 Raspberry Pi has been the tinkerer's dream SBC (single board computer). Now with the Raspberry Pi 4, the ubiquitous budget computer is bett...
116 | Does modern technology affect human evolution?
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First, I've been suggesting it for years. Tesla's "Autopilot" lulls drivers into taking more unsafe risks through name alone. Then, a discussion on hu...
Here's how much money I make on YouTube with 1,000 subscribers
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So what's it like at the bottom of the top? 1,000 subscribers is the first requirement to monetization on YouTube, so here's a candid conversation abo...
115 | Remembering my dad, geek news, ...then complete derailment with Nathan.
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It starts out with heartfelt memories of my dad for Father's day, morphs into fast geek news, then derails with my guest Nathan.https://www.geektherap...
Midweek Geek | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 announced at E3! YES!!!!
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tears of joy for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 announcement at E3! I'M SO FREAKING HAPPY!!!!https://www.youtube.com/c/geektherapyradio
114 | The truly disgusting ingredients in food we eat everyday!
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ignorance is bliss in the case of what we eat. Also, Amazon delivery drone news, a cool new airplane, and some video game stuff!https://www.geektherap...
Midweek Geek | Apple's Bitter/Sweet WWDC 2019 Announcements
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple unveiled some amazing changes and updates coming down the pipe. While a lot of it is really cool...like a $35,000 computer...some of it left a b...
113 | I'm going to wear a rain poncho to "Rambo: Last Blood" like first row at a Gallagher show.
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Friggin Rambo, revisiting the Sony PSP, first time PC building with Niko, and remembering my mission.https://www.geektherapyradio.com/
Midweek Geek | Asus Zenbook Pro Duo...the "perfect" laptop that should terrify Apple.
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This laptop has me and A LOT of other pro content creators very, very excited. The Asus Zenbook Pro Duo.https://www.youtube.com/c/geektherapyradio
112 | I'm on my honeymoon. Listen to this one and leave me alone with my beautiful bride ;)
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You read the title...(but in a nutshell the first segment is ridiculous and the rest is pretty much about the video game industry).www.geektherapyradi...
111 | Houston Brick Club, Sony/Microsoft Team Up, NEW Game on OLD Sega, and "Sexiest" American Accents
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Loaded show this week. Big thanks to the Houston Brick Club (www.houstonbrickclub.com) and Comicpalooza. Also huge thanks to David Murray "The 8-Bit G...
Midweek Geek | WE'RE GOING BACK TO THE MOON!!!
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Too awesome for a description, just listen!!! :)https://www.geektherapyradio.com/
Bonus Geekage | Planet X3 coming to Sega Genesis? David Murray explains!
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Always a treat to have "The 8-Bit Guy" geek out with me, especially when he reveals awesome news about Planet X3!http://www.the8bitguy.com/https://www...
110 | S,3,X in a Tesla on "Autopilot", social media depriving our hobbies, and home audio/recording tips.
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Woman brags about having sex in a Tesla while in "Autopilot" mode and Musk does nothing to discourage such deadly behavior. Then, I go off about socia...
Midweek Geek | Fining anti-vaxxers, "Pokemon" brain, massive near-miss asteroid, and more!
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kind of a long MWG but there's just so much neat stuff to talk about!Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/geektherapyradio
109 | Was Avengers Endgame over-hyped? [Review, NO SPOILERS] | Also, why superhero bodies are "unrealistic"
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.youtube.com/c/geektherapyradioA university study reveals that superheros' bodies aren't realistic to actual people in the real world...NO ...
Sonic the Hedgehog Movie | HOLYCRAPKILLITWITHFIRE!!!!
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
HOW can Hollywood CONSISTENTLY mess this stuff up so horribly!?Subscribe on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/geektherapyradio
108 | POOP! Everything you need (and don't ever need) to know about make.
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does coffee make you poop? How much dook do you drop in a lifetime? What is the biggest make ever made? Is there anything useful to come out of Br...
New cheaper Nintendo Switch: Wish list and what to expect this Summer or Fall!
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Both Bloomberg and Nikkei all but confirm Nintendo's intention to release a new, lower cost Switch by as soon as June. What will the new Switch model ...
107 | You may have a future collectible car in your driveway right now...seriously.
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The car you're driving right now could be a future collectible and actually appreciate in value, but how?https://www.geektherapyradio.com/
Samsung Galaxy Fold Screens are Breaking: Are we hypocrites?
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A concerning number of Samsung Galaxy Fold review units are breaking within the first day. Should we be worried? If this was happening to Apple...woul...
106 | The Black Hole: Dr. Carolyn Sumners helps make sense of the world famous discovery
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In segment two (8:00) Dr. Carolyn Sumners, Curator of Astronomy at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, explains why the world famous photograph of ...
Let's Get Space Pregnant.
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Moon Landing was just foreplay. Crank the slow jams and let's get space preggers.YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3N1B26VBECNA1QsMXSk3Ig
105 | Nintendo Switch VR, AirB&B spy cameras, I'm hot as ballz, and my cat (Jack) is REAL dumb.
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you book an Air BnB make sure there aren't hidden cameras. Also, Nintendo is getting back into the VR game, I'm burning alive in my living room, ...
I had a horrific nightmare and wrote a short story about it. Skip 5:06-16:35 if you're squeamish.
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The other night I had a nightmare involving a plane crash on a desert island and creepy cannibalistic children. So, I took elements of my nightmare an...
104: My guest David Murray "The 8 Bit Guy" blows my mind with his "Dream Computer" and sweet Tesla Model 3!
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show, David Murray AKA YouTube's "The 8 Bit Guy" joins me for a truly fascinating discussion about the nuts and bolts...or caps and resi...
Why hindsight IS 2020 Corvette Mid Engine.
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some say that a mid engine Corvette is sacrilege of the highest order, but I present the fascinating case that this was the way it always should have ...
103 | Google Stadia...like Netflix for video games. Will it work? CAN it work!?
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Google Stadia promises to allow gamers to play the most demanding games in the industry completely over the internet on any Google connected PC, phone...
10,000% more people die in traffic than mass shootings. Can we use tech to reduce distracted driving?
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2015, 350 Americans died in mass shootings while 38,300 died in car accidents. You are up to 110 times more likely to die in your car on your way t...
My best man kidnapped me to El Salvador.
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Midweek Geek is completely off the cuff and recorded with whatever I had in my backpack. So, enjoy the sounds of the ocean while Dan and I discus...
102 | Cars! The $19,000,000 Bugatti La Voiture Noire, Tesla Model Y, and "Framing John Delorean"
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
1:03 The $19,000,000 Bugatti La Voiture Noire is a gorgeous as it is expensive and the history behind it is as fascinating as its power figures. 19:00...
How the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 May Change the Future
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The $35,000 Tesla Model 3 has been officially announced. What does that mean for the future of Tesla? Of EVs? Or YOUR next car?https://www.geektherapy...
First LIVE show ever! GTR 101, Texas Independence Day, space news, and more!
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well they finally gave me the keys to the radio station. This is my first live show. Ever. Open phone lines and no safety net if I screw up. I introdu...
Be careful of the joy you want to take away from other geeks.
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some say classic cars should rot away and be destroyed in the name of progress...but I don't think they're thinking it through. Classic cars is just a...
100th Broadcast! BIG SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Also, zebra stripes, Samsung S10 and Galaxy Fold.
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.geektherapyradio.com/ It's my 100th broadcast and I have a big show announcement! Also, we explore another benefit of Zebra stripes and di...
Apple's upcoming game-changer...
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.geektherapyradio.com/I have strong suspicion that 2019 may be the year Apple pulls the trigger on a computing game-changer...
#99: Classic cars' place in our "green" future and RIP Opportunity Mars Rover :(
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the proposed Green New Deal aiming to eliminate fossil fuels, what does it mean for classic car geeks? Also, let's remember the recently lost Mar...
Exploring curiosity itself & which generation is "best" at being curious.
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion is extremely fascinating, but strap in. It's over an hour long. Maybe listen in chunks :)Sarah is my guest.https://www.geektherapyradi...
98: Climate Change: Is emotional appeal counterproductive?
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite hippies' well-meaning intentions, the ideology behind "Saving the Planet" has been a massive waste of time and mental resources. Arguably, it ...
Why Haven't Americans Adopted the Metric System?
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite getting a root canal mere hours ago, I bring you this Midweek Geek to discuss the history and reasons why Americans have not fully adopted the...
GTR 97: Nerd Nite Houston, like a Ted Talk at a bar. Also, Ace Combat 7!
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Aaron Dunn joins me to tell us exactly what Nerd Nite is and what it's all about. Then I talk about Ace Combat 7 and some other geek stuff......
What is ASMR and how did it get so popular? I'll explain...
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most everyone has heard of ASMR, but let's explore what it is exactly and where it actually came from.https://www.geektherapyradio.com/
GTR 96: "Space is Cool as F#@%" author Kate Howells is my amazing guest!
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Space is cool as f#@%, so much so that Kate Howells wrote a coffee table book exploring that very notion! Kate was kind enough to join me this week fo...
Windows Phone is officially dead. Here's what it SHOULD have always been.
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.geektherapyradio.com/Microsoft is ending all support of Windows Phones by December 2019 and urging customers to abandon their devices and ...
GTR 95: Super Blood Wolf Moon. The most heavy-metal eclipse name ever.
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.geektherapyradio.com/Dr. Carolyn Sumners joins me in a fascinating discussion about the upcoming lunar eclipse. Of course I also talk abou...
Mona Lisa Effect, Vintage Computers, and Distraction Reduction. OH look a penny....
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like a portrait's eyes were following you? That's the Mona Lisa Effect and there's a catch. Then on to the main discussion about vintage com...