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Double DensityOmega Day is ComingBrian discusses his Deep Purple and Yes concert going experience, Apple has announced the "It's Glowtime" event, a new study on what makes memories stick, and Brian found a wonderful Reddit crackpot theory on something called Omega Day.Links:The Pedals You Need for Shredding, Riffing, and Fast Playing, w/ Josh and Paul Gilbert - YouTubeApple’s iPhone 16 launch event is set for September - The VergeBrain Scientists Finally Discover the Glue that Makes Memories Stick for a Lifetime | Scientific AmericanOmega Day: A Detailed Examination of December 21, 2024, as a Significant Celestial and Biblical Event : r/HighStrangeness 2024-09-0439 min

Double DensityThe Meet-Cute From Hell: The Apostles Of Infinite LoveThis week, Brian is joined by Ellie from the Devil's Dirtstar to tackle The Apostles Of Infinite Love, a "Catholic offshoot" (cult) that's set up base in both Brian and Ellie's neck of the woods. Please note that this episode covers a number of sensitive topics, so a trigger warning is in full effect.Special Guest: Ellie J..Links:Monastère du MagnificatApostles of Infinite Love (New Religious Movements)Religion: Pope Clement XV | TIMEPope Clement XV | Roblox Helix Ascent WikiModern Alternative Popes 2: Apostles of Infinite Love, France – Magnus LundbergModern Alternative Popes 3: Apostles of...2024-07-171h 17

Double DensityPlanet Of Mary Vs. Planet of Lucifer: The Palmarian Church ExploredAngelo is granted permission to discuss Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Apple Vision Pro 2 may be put on the back burner for a more consumer-friendly and budget-friendly one. Angelo will buy a guitar instead of a Vision Pro. Brian heads down a mysterious YouTube rabbit hole of comedy commentary videos. In the paranormal, Brian introduces Angelo to the Palmarian Church and their Blind Pope.Links:ELDEN RING - Shadow of the Erdtree | Bandai Namco EuropeReport: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year - 9to5MacCult of the Blind...2024-06-2643 min

Double DensityGreys and GrasshoppersMobile gaming is popular and YouTube is getting in on the action, and Brian is having weird AirPods problems. In the paranormal, Brian and Angelo are attacked by banner ads as they read the story of Kevin and the grasshopper aliens.Links:Playables are now on YouTube - YouTube BlogYouTube rolls out its new Playables games to all users - The Verge1987 Grasshopper Alien Encounter in Canadian Yukon Forest - Detailed AccountMartin Jasek - Bio 2024-06-1243 min

Double DensityHouse of Tries w/Rob KristoffersenBrian and Angelo are joined by the always great Rob Kristoffersen to discuss the divisive Mark Danielewski novel House of Leaves. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Listen in to find out. Rob’s Recommendations (Books): The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers The Case for the UFO: Varo Edition by M.K. Jessup The Invited _by Jennifer McMahon _Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall Brian’s Recommendations (Movies/vid): Cube La Jetée Donni...2023-10-311h 32

Double Densitybrian gives u spooky szn recommendations 2k23Brian flies solo to throw together a horror movie iceberg with movies available to watch for free on Tubi/YouTube. Surface: Miracle Mile Green Room Level 1 - Welcome, horror fiends Peeping Tom Driller Killer May Level 2 - Zombies! Return Of The Living Dead 3 Dolls The Dead Next Door Zombie Cop Zombi 3 Shocking Dark Zombi 5 - Killing Birds Flesh Eater Level 3 - Giallo City, Italy Tenebrae Antropophagus aka The Grim Reaper The Beyond Rats: Nights...2023-10-1021 min

Double DensityBoon SpendingThis week, Angelo is excited about macOS Sonoma, Brian has a fake news quiz for Angelo, questions about spending $500 on Tinder, Brian goes in deep to the online hoagie community, and a look into extreme caveman metal music. In the paranormal, the duo takes a virtual trip to Sedona and learns about spoon bending.Links:Hoagie Gurus | FacebookTinder Select is a $499 per month plan for Tinder’s 1 percent - The VergeExtreme Caveman Music - Rate Your Musicooga booga - Wiktionary, the free dictionaryYOU’RE invited to the SPOON bending party! 🥄✨ Lightnet.org/spoontickets for details! NO EXPERIENC...2023-10-0437 min

Double DensityThe Mandatory, Better-Late-Than-Never Aerial EpisodeThis week, Angelo is going through the Fast and the Furious franchise, there's a video for the song of the summer, and Brian presents a case for the death of the news helicopter. In the paranormal, teleportation is totally possible according to some dude on Instagram, a wild theory about the disappearance of MH370 appears, and to end the show, Brian proposes a field trip.Links:The official Planet of the Bass music video is here - The VergeEye in the Sky - The Story of Live Airborne Television Broadcasting by Ed Sharpe - SMECCThe Darkest...2023-08-2344 min

Double DensityGreer's Gone Wild: The 2023 UFO Press Club Event UnwrappedThis week, Brian grants Angelo a moment to share some guitar rig news, there's a Blackberry movie, Twitter is still a mess, and Harry and Meghan got a sweet deal with Spotify. In the Paranormal, A.I. may be accessible via telepathy, and Brian watched Steven Greer's 3 hours press club meeting so that you don't have to.Links:JHS Pedals - YouTubeTwitter Hit With $250 Million Copyright Lawsuit From Music Publishers - VarietySpotify's Bill Simmons denounces Harry and Meghan as "grifters"Can AI communicate with us telepathically? | by The Jasper Whisperer | Jun, 2023 | MediumThe Biology of Telepathy | Psychology...2023-06-2143 min

Double DensityRobot Lawyer Whose Avatar Vaguely Looks Like BrianFuture Brian takes future Angelo to court, VR is always the next big thing, reduced access to porn in Louisiana, Brian gets YouTube Premium, and the reasons why so many people think they live in a haunted house.Links:In a world first, AI lawyer will help defend a real case in the USApple Mixed-Reality Headset Rivaling Meta Set to Run ‘xrOS’ Operating System - BloombergNew World Notes: Meta's New Vision of the Future Doesn't Mention the Metaverse Even OnceMetaverse off to ominous start after VR headset sales shrank in 2022Pornhub users in Louisiana now have to s...2023-01-1141 min

Double Density#CrashTheServer2k23Brian and Angelo decide to have a look at brand names, prompted by the reveal of Apple’s Dynamic Island, followed by a look at the GTA VI leak and how leaks can affect artists. When shifting to the paranormal, Brian brings up the idea of how aliens would have an effect on the idea of the Rapture.Links:Netflix at 20: Let's revisit the failure of Qwikster — QuartzGTA 6 gameplay leaks online in 90 videos - The VergeEminem Interview - His Career, Addiction Battle, More - XXLMass AbductionWhat Should Adventists Believe about Aliens? | Adventist TodayChristian Whose Rapture Prediction Fail...2022-09-2149 min

Double DensityTMNT: Cryptids In A Half-ShellAngelo and Brian join forces to discuss suspect hat choices, how great the new Ninja Turtles beat 'em up is, the joy of friendship, and Brian scolds Angelo for trying to mention [X]ark [X]ouls. Also... The 2K22 Cryptid Challenge starts here.Links:Electronic Gaming Monthly (Streets of Rage July 1991)Cryptid ProjectDouble Density Accounts || Linktree 2022-06-2933 min

Double Density#uapnftThis episode: Brian made Angelo a gift. Angelo almost gave Brian a From Software-related gift. AI singularity is a gift to no one. Targeted ads don't always make for the best gift suggestions. WWDC didn't really offer up any new gifts. The Amarillo Zoo Teen Wolf is the gift that keeps on giving. UAP NFTs are, by definition, the worst gifts you can buy.Links:Solsea | The Open NFT Marketplace on SolanaChris Lehto Speaks at UAP Disclosure Symposium Ft Alexei Novitzky - YouTubeWhat is This Strange Figure Outside the...2022-06-1541 min

Double DensityA Meditation On Faith and ETsBrian gives Angelo little time to talk about his Elden Ring experience, SXSW has been taken over by NFTs, crypto and the MeTaVeRsE, the duo argues about the utility of getting an AppleStudio Display, Brian has trouble with his ISP, and the Vatican is hiding aliens.Links:VaatiVidya - YouTubeAt SXSW, A Pathetic Tech Future Struggles to Be BornAmazon's 'Project Iliad' Made It Harder to Cancel Prime: Leaked Data🔴 Wikileaks Email Implies The Vatican Has Proof Of Alien Life - YouTubeHow aliens and an astronaut turned up in WikiLeaks - GeekWireUFOs are back in the news—and C...2022-03-2342 min

Double DensityAn Inappropriate Infatuation With Elden RingAngelo badgers Brian about his Elden Ring habit, while Brian is knee deep in reading about Canadian UFO sightings.Links:Ron Iver on Twitter: "Wait what the hell https://t.co/Zki7G33Z9Y" / Twitteroboeshoesgames - YouTubeHere Are 20 Years of UFO Sightings We Got From the Canadian Government 2022-03-0943 min

Double DensityDeep Mothman MoneyBrian got a new iPad, and he’s using it for lots of comics! Angelo has discovered Wordle and sends Brian his results everyday! Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard, and the duo wonders if this sale will be able to change the toxic culture. A bunch of crypto bros bought a rare book about Dune and now they think they own the rights! Angelo recommends Archive 81 and his kid did a project about cryptids! And there’s a new Mothman (Chicago edition) sighting!Links:Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, Phil Spencer to be CEO - Poly...2022-01-1944 min

Double DensityBrian Sucks At Remote ViewingBrian and Angelo kick off 2022 with a light discussion about what they got up to during the holidays (spoiler: it's a videogame-heavy episode) and then in the paranormal section Brian gives an update on his remote viewing course. Twitter || @double_density Instagram || @doubledensitypodcast Website || https://www.doubledensity.netLinks:XBox documentary (YouTube playlist)2022-01-0542 min

Double DensityVibrating Just A Little Differently This YearBrian and Angelo end the year talking about bad Apple updates, Brian's Amazon employee encounter, weird sleep apnea dreams, their tech wishes for the year, how they prefer aliens and ghosts, to conspiracies and murders, bizarre styrofoam, and Brian’s remote viewing goals. Links:Recordings Of Noise Can Be More Profitable Than Music On Spotify - HypebotStyrofoam reacting to different sound frequencies : oddlyterrifying — Styrofoam reacting to different sound frequencies 2021-12-2243 min

Double DensitySexy Chucky And The CinephileBrian and Angelo unpack this week's Unleashed Apple event. Good news, plebs: Macbook ports are back. They then share some ideas for spooky stuff to watch, just in time for Halloween (one of Brian's top 3 holidays, up there with National Friendship Day and Arbor Day).Links:AirPods (3rd generation) - Apple (CA)MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple (CA)TwitterShards | Tor.com 2021-10-2044 min

Double Density"Is 'American Idol' a CIA Op?": A Review of Alex Jones' Terrorstorm w/Steph W.Angelo's MIA (Vacation? Secret mission abroad? Who knows!) and so Brian drafts his wife Steph to review the 2007 "documentary" Terrorstorm. Does Alex Jones make any sense? What's the deal with him being shirtless? Is Jones a CIA asset? Will Terrorstorm get a Criterion release? Who copy edits the on-screen text in his films? Is the CIA just one large multi-level marketing (MLM)? Is reality just a CIA psy-op? Will Brian and Steph order Alex Jones' line of vitamins, post-documentary? Tune in to find out all about this + more.Special Guest: Steph W..2021-07-2941 min

Double DensityThe Dover Demon Demands DetailsAngelo and Brian talk about a stack of Apple boxes, Angelo's new Apple TV, Twitch streamers and their connection to Maltese casinos, the Citizen (formerly Vigilante) app and its effect on the masses, UAPs, a largely forgotten New England cryptid (the Dover Demon) and Brian finally asks Angelo the burning question: How does he feel about the police? Note: The sign-on/sign-off indicate that this is episode 164. Why is that? Tune in next episode to find out.Links:How Maltese Online Gambling Became an ATM for the Italian Mafia - OCCRPWhy do many gambling...2021-06-0251 min

Double DensityStrapped In for Survival Mode: The Armageddon Time ArkBrian and Angelo have lots to chat about after several weeks of not recording together: Angelo would love a new iPhone, but he's gonna wait, Brian hates the touch bar on his Mac but he'll live with it, Chrome OS has taken over as second most used computer operating system, and Twitter wants some of your money. Shifting to the paranormal, Brian presents the Armageddon Time Ark, a UFO-centered doomsday cult, to Angelo - will they join? Will you join? WHO IS PHONE? Linx: A typical KingCobraJFS video compilation Kompressor Wants To Get With You Death...2021-03-0335 min

Double DensityTogether In Hate: The Obsessive Desire To Track Online PersonalitiesIn this all-tech episode Brian and Angelo discuss Wonder Woman '84, new televisions, Stardew Valley's massive 1.5 update, Angelo's old man back and his desire to fill his home with many HomePods. In the longform segment, the duo discuss sites like Kiwi Farms and their desire to document lolcows' every move. Make sure to listen until the end! Chris-Chan's KnowYourMeme page. Brian's cat.2020-12-3044 min

Double DensityA Seat At The Galactic Federation TableApple has expensive headphones, Amazon has a judgy wearable, and Brian has a controller that won’t work with his Mac. In the paranormal segment, the duo discuss the idea of the existence of a galactic federation and Brian and Angelo try to determine if aliens are working with world governments to prevent nuclear war and discuss the fact that Ed Dames (Dr. Doom himself) remote viewed an intergalactic federation location in the alate 1980s.Links:AirPods Max - AppleAmazon’s Halo Band wearable tracks your voice and body fat, but isn’t helpful - The Washin...2020-12-1637 min

Double DensityBig Mac, Big Boat, Big BirdBrian has officially become a capital “G” Gamer buying games for his new MacBook Pro and ordering a Nintendo Switch, Angelo gets convinced to update to Big Sur, Marvel has an excellent documentary series on Disney+, lava lamps and high tech, and Youtube does something cool for once. Brian and Angelo then have a look at the documentary Terror in the Skies, flying into the world of winged creatures terrorizing the people of the midwestern United States. Beware the thunderbirds. Links:The Hardest Working Office Design In America Encrypts Your Data–With LYouTube tests whether you’ll ever...2020-12-0239 min

Double DensityThe Deep Dark Forest of Forbidden KnowledgeThis week, both hosts welcome new devices into their homes, Brian goes to the weed store, and he also needs to get a Switch. Then the discussion shifts to have a look at The Map of Forbidden Knowledge.2020-09-0946 min

Double Density"The Racists Are Out Of Business!" Dialing For Nostalgia Vol. 1From hotels to casino, and from AT&T to MCI (RIP), toll-free 1-800 numbers have been in existence since their inception in 1982. A veritable cottage industry of goods and services could be purchased via these numbers. This week, Brian and Angelo dive deep into vintage commercials from the 1980s and 1990s and tempt their luck as they try to see how many are still in service in the year 2020. The results may shock you! Stay on the line for more information.2020-08-121h 06

Double DensityLuigi 64 Is Real And He's SpectacularThis week, Brian and Angelo talk about Facebook Marketplace, the Nintendo Gigaleak, the delay of the iPhone, Netflix's reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, and a scholarly ariticle about conspiracy theories. 2020-08-0532 min

Double DensityA Hot Crop Of 2020 ConspiraciesAngelo finally gets to talk about WWDC 2020, Brian helps his sister with some Gmail problems, AirPods Pro are the best, and 2020 has brought us some interesting conspiracy theories. 2020-07-2229 min

Double Density#bossbabe + Summer Memories w/Steph W.Brian is joined by his wife Steph as they discuss MLMs, the self-help blogosphere, early trip memories, and scary sleepover memories.Special Guest: Steph W..Links:Millennial Women Made LuLaRoe Billions. Then They Paid The Price.“Girl, Wash Your Face” Is A Massive Best-Seller With A Dark Message 2020-07-0939 min

Double DensityThirsty For MothmanThe week Angelo is recording from his new space and worries about his audio quality, Brian finds a story about space toilets, some tips on getting the number one movie in America, and some good old banter about nostalgia. Then, the duo discusses the possibility of galactic civilizations, and reviews the idea of replacing Confederate statues with monumental mothmen.Links:The International Space Station is getting a new toilet this year | SpaceHow A Filmmaker Got The #1 Movie In America During A Pandemic | Westhampton, NY PatchThere Are At Least 36 Intelligent Alien Civilizations In Our Galaxy, Say ScientistsGreat...2020-06-2433 min

Double DensityParanormal CabalThis week, Brian and Angelo catch up on what's new in their tech lives, and have a quick chat about WWDC 2020. Then they talk about the To The Stars Academy podcast, and an interesting post on the r/UFOs subreddit that really speaks to their sensibilities. Links:WWDC20 - Apple DeveloperTo the StarsFollowing this sub has made me less inclined to believe in UFO's : UFOsI recorded this about three years ago in Monroeville, PA. We had just left the mall. : UFOs 2020-06-1731 min

Double DensityAn Echo Chamber of DisclosureThis week, Brian and Angelo have a look at the state of podcasting and what Joe Rogan’s Spotify move means for the medium. Then, an in-depth look at the decades of how predictions of UFO disclosure never seem to come true. Links:The podcasting world is now Spotify versus everybody else - The VergeWe Lose A Lot When Podcasts Go Closed Instead Of Open | TechdirtDithering and Open Versus Free – Stratechery by Ben ThompsonUFO Subreddit Was Subject to Systemic Censorship - VICEOfficial UFO Disclosure “May Be Imminent” – A Historical Perspective, page 1 2020-05-2743 min

Double DensityIt’s Like Bible Camp For UFOsAfter several years of internal debate, Angelo discusses replacing his 2011 Airport Extreme with an Eero Wifi system. Also on deck: a discussion on emulation and copyright, Angelo upgraded to macOS Catalina, Brian ordering AirPods for his wife, and someone using a botnet to download anime (and a special guest appears!). In the paranormal segment, after a fun discussion about what certain cryptids are doing while humans are on lockdown, Brian and Angelo discuss a Reddit post detailing what a weekend in the desert with Dr. Steven Greer is like.Special Guest: TJ Counihan.Links:...2020-05-1340 min

Double Density“I Was A Teenage MUFON Member” Part 1 w/Ian RogersThis week, Brian and Angelo sit down for the first part of a wide-ranging interview with author Ian Rogers about where his interest in UFOs began and how it has evolved over time. Join them as they discuss his time with MUFON, the details of several cases (including the infamous Guardian case we covered way back in episode 97) how a hobby can change to active participation, and a behind-the-scenes look at UFOlogy.Special Guest: Ian Rogers.2020-04-2950 min

Double DensityBig Al’s Alien Fact Hunt WikiThis week, Brian rejoices as for the second time this year, Apple has made a product he’s been hoping for, Angelo welcomes a new iPad into his home, NASCAR live mic exposes racism, Zoom doping tests, and cardboard cutouts are the new norm at baseball stadiums. In the paranormal segment, the duo discusses why Wikipedia entries about UFOs lean towards being more skeptical, and wonder if the allegations of the UFO community towards skeptics taking it over hold any water.Links:NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Fired For Using N-Word During iRacing EventIn response to COVID-19, at...2020-04-2234 min

Double DensityThe Downward Spiral: Steven Greer and Close Encounters Of The Fifth KindBrian is back on Facebook, Amazon's self-publishing is problematic, pandemics bring Apple and Google closer together, and Brian dives deep into the new Steven Greer documentary, Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun.Links:Exclusive: Epic Pictures to Launch Gaming Venture | Hollywood ReporterThe Hate Store: Amazon’s Self-Publishing Arm Is a Haven… — ProPublicaGoogle and Apple launching coronavirus contact-tracing system for iOS and Android - The VergeGoogle and Apple launching coronavirus contact-tracing system for iOS and Android - The VergeOVNI sur la Lune , 2020-03-26 - YouTubeClose Encounters of the Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun (2020) | Offici...2020-04-1539 min

Double DensityCreating A Compelling Puzzle Game w/Jonathan ChouinardBrian and Angelo have a conversation with Jonathan Chouinard of Odd Breeze Studios about developing the game Crew 167: The Grand Block Odyssey. Crew 167: The Grand Block Oddysey on SteamSpecial Guest: Jonathan Chouinard.Links:Crew 167: The Grand Block Odyssey on SteamKickle Cubicle - Wikipedia 2020-04-0738 min

Double DensityM-Triangle: Russia's Area 51?This week: Brian and Angelo discuss Twitter's recent issue with employees covertly stealing user data, Flywheel + Peloton + Internet of Things = :(, Blue Apron's downward trajectory, hearty buffet talk and "Mad" Mike Hughes' recent passing. In the paranormal segment, they take a look at the mysterious M-Triangle region of Russia (purported to be an alien hot spot) and also discuss one of the strangest UFO cases to come out of the country.Links:How Saudi Arabia Infiltrated TwitterFlywheel owners found out that their bikes were bricked through PelotonHow Blue Apron Became a Massive $2 Billion DisasterA Daredevil...2020-03-0445 min

The Coda: A Music PodcastEpisode 7: Hang In There, Hastie: Wintertime Songs For The SoulThis episode: * A record label choosing acts by algorithm (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/snafu-records-launches-with-artificial-intelligence-948212/) * Murfie - the music storage company - had their assets recently bought out by a company called Crossies (https://madison.com/wsj/business/new-owner-tells-murfie-subscribers-to-relax/article_efaf2dfb-8fde-5d9f-849a-5507835797db.html). You can find Crossies' Murfie rebuild Twitch stream here (https://www.twitch.tv/pontifier). * Rage Against The Machine and Ticketmaster's scalper-defeating ticket-selling strategy (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rage-against-the-machine-scalpers-reunion-tour-tickets-953247/) has left fans confused and in the dust (https://www.theprp.com/2020/02/15/news/rage-against-the-machine-raised-over-1000000-in-one-day-via-their-controversial-charity-tickets/) * The singular tale of Huey Lewis...2020-02-2800 min

The Coda: A Music PodcastEpisode 7: Hang In There, Hastie: Wintertime Songs For The SoulThis episode: A record label choosing acts by algorithm Murfie - the music storage company - had their assets recently bought out by a company called Crossies. You can find Crossies' Murfie rebuild Twitch stream here. Rage Against The Machine and Ticketmaster's scalper-defeating ticket-selling strategy has left fans confused and in the dust The singular tale of Huey Lewis' life over the past few decades is detailed Did you know that according to recent findings, Spotify users are at their gloomiest in February? Using that as a jumping off point, Rob and Brian detail their fav winter-feeling hits. ...2020-02-281h 10

Double DensityParanormal NegativityThis week, the duo looks at how TikTok is what the cool kids are doing, so of course Brian got an account. Angelo needs to shut out the world, so his AirPods Pro are great. Brian explains how an archived site about Celine Dion fan dreams reveals a lot about the old internet, and Angelo provides some tech tips on dealing spam robocalls. In the paranormal segment, Brian brings an article about the therapeutic qualities of paranormal experiences, and Angelo comes to the realization that most paranormal experiences use the same psychology as magic tricks, which leads to Brian...2020-01-2241 min

Double DensityNetflix's The Circle - Reality TV Meets Digital Identity (feat. Steph W)In this bonus episode, Brian invites his wife Stephanie on to talk about the phenomenon of the reality TV series The Circle. The duo discusses their history vis-a-vis identity and the internet as well as dating in the digital age. Beware spoilers!Special Guest: Steph W..2020-01-1828 min

Double DensityGhost BinaryIt’s a new episode for a new year, as Brian and Angelo discuss AirPods, the old internet, and how Netflix does not seem to understand how long it takes to watch a movie. In the paranormal segment, Angelo brings a developing ghost story to the show, and the duo discuss the intersection of belief and the paranormal.Links:TwitchThe Old Internet Died And We Watched And Did NothingYou watched a movie for two minutes? Netflix considers that a "view"How Canada's military reacted to seeing Pokemon Go players trespassing on its bases | CBC NewsThe CIA, NS...2020-01-0835 min

Double DensityMerry Christmas And A Happy Y2K To YouRemember when we all thought that the Y2K bug was going to kill us all? You don't? Well, Brian and Angelo are here to remind you. They're also going to remind you that two years after the revelations of the New York Times UFO article, there's still no disclosure and the government is scaling back some of the things they said about UFOs. It's a Christmas Double Density for all... and a happy New Year too.Links:The weird, wonderful world of Y2K survival guidesFamilies Don’t Use Landlines Anymore - The AtlanticIn The 2010s...2019-12-2542 min

Double DensityIn Rod We TrustThis week, Angelo and Brian have a look at China and Marvel movies, Amazon invading our homes, and why an image from a 1972 issue of Playboy is used to test images. The paranormal segment has a look at Brian’s deep dive into rods. So. Many. Rods. Make sure to stay tuned until the very end!Links:Marvel is censoring films for China, and you probably didn't even notice - CNETDon't Buy Anyone a Ring CameraA Nude ‘Playboy’ Photo Has Been a Mainstay in Testing Tech for DecadesLoren Coleman on Twitter: Jose Escamilla ET, You've Got Mail...2019-12-1139 min

The Coda: A Music PodcastTrailerJoin Brian Hastie and Rob Kristoffersen every second Friday as they unpack music news and go in deep on analysis and discussion.2019-12-0200 min

Double DensitySet Your Recorder To: GhostsAngelo got to give Disney+ a try and he thinks it's great, Apple finally realized their butterfly keyboards are not great, and Brian is excited about the Justice League Snyder cut. In the paranormal segment, the duo has a look at some of the tools that ghost hunters use to capture video and sound, and what the problems with those tools are.Links:Billboards Love Streaming Wars Because That’s Where Ads End Up - BloombergMacBook Pro teardown confirms the new keyboard is basically just the old, good keyboard - The VergeGal Gadot, Ben Affleck call for...2019-11-2737 min

Double DensitySavannah's Haunted HistoryBrian is back and he has some questions for Angelo: Is Apple TV+ any good? Has he ever used IM services for dating? Are we in less debt than Netflix? Does he want to be a streamer when he grows up? FACEBOOK? The in the paranormal, a reader submitted article about creepy mines is discussed, and Brian breaks down some of the spooktacular spots that he visited while on his honeymoon.2019-11-1337 min

Double DensitySolve for XAngelo sets up his wife's new iPhone 11, Dropbox gets dropped, Brian discovers an old video game console, professionals should always wait to update macOS, and now no one can see how creepy you are on Instagram. The paranormal segment is all about the how and the why of belief as it relates to the paranormal.Links:Tandy Video Information System - WikipediaApple’s macOS Catalina update is a big problem for DJs who relied on iTunes - The VergeInstagram’s Following Activity Tab Is Going AwayBelievers in conspiracy theories and the paranormal are more likely to see...2019-10-1652 min

Double DensityOf Apple Bugs And Saucer BrosiOS 13 seems to be Apple's buggiest release in a while, and the Double Density Duo delicately dissects the download. Then, to round out the tech segment, Brian attempts to convince everyone how much better physical media is than streaming things. Later, a close look at the story of a family possibly adopting a small adult, and in a rare occurrence, Double Density takes a look at UFOs.Links:iOS 13 Synth BugiOSBetaNetflix losing TV shows creates opportunity for DVD, Blur-ray sellers - Business InsiderCouple claims their 'abandoned child' is actually a scamStrange "Havana Syndrome" Affecting Diplomats in...2019-10-0238 min

Double DensityThe Area 51 Raid ExtravanganzaIn this bonus episode, recorded late in the day of the September 20, 2019 Area 51 raid, Brian and Angelo go through the pertinent news items of the day related to the topic at hand, read out some predictions from listeners and offer a glimpse into the madness of how this event (or non-event) came to be.Links:Episode 51 – Area 51: This is Your LifeEpisode 14 - The Betty and Barney Hill AbductionWe Stormed Area 51 (Not Clickbait) - YouTubeWhat Happened to the Alienstock Music Festival Near Area 51? | Time 2019-09-2026 min

Double DensityThe Ideal UFO Spotter, UnpackedBrian is excited about Ketchup Doritos, and Angelo has lots to say about the September Apple event. Then in the paranoraml segment, the duo wonders if and when humans will embrace disclosure and their new alien overlords.Links:YouTube creators are turning the site into a podcast network - The VergeI don’t think we’re ready for disclosure : UFOsAmericans Skeptical of UFOs, but Say Government Knows More 2019-09-1848 min

Double DensityThat's A Whole Lotta Blackmail: The Jeffrey Epstein PrimerThis episode: Angelo recovers from what ails him, the duo discuss the upcoming Apple event and get into an involved discussion about upcoming streaming services before Brian lays out the Jeffrey Epstein affair. Warning: this is a bit of a tough one.Links:Jeffrey Epstein, explained - Vox — Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who was friends with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, explainedHow Jeffrey Epstein Got His Hooks Into Les Wexner | Vanity FairHow Jeffrey Epstein Made His Money: Four Wild TheoriesPrince Andrew 'knows what he's done', says Jeffrey Epstein accuser | US news | The GuardianLarry Celona, re...2019-09-0756 min

Double DensityThe Mystery Of The Gurdon LightBrian tries to convince Angelo that a tattoo is a good idea, before getting into the posibility of monkey/human hybrids, finding old books on the internet, a Nazi-free Twitter, and how Yelp and Grubhub are being sneaky. In the paranormal segment, the duo see the light and have an in-depth look at Arkansas' Gurdon Light.Links:Scientists are making human-monkey hybrids in China - MIT Technology ReviewWhere to Download the Millions of Free eBooks that Secretly Entered the Public Domain - VICETwitter users switch profiles to Germany to escape online hateYelp is Screwing Over Restaurants...2019-08-2143 min

Double DensityBent Spoons and Vampire ConfessionalsAfter a few weeks of not talking, Brian and Angelo are happy to catch up and discuss ride sharing, food delivery, subscriptions services, psychic get togethers, and providing some relationship advice. Just your typical episode of Double Density.Links:Worried delivery drivers are eating orders? You have good reason.Report: Consumers Willing to Pay $17 to $27 Monthly for All Video Streaming Services Combined - TelecompetitorNever-Googlers: Web users take the ultimate step to guard their data - StarTribune.comBending the spoon, and other secrets of ESP – Experience MagazineMy (F26) boyfriend (M30) is a wealthy, well educated, completely normal ma...2019-08-0742 min

Double DensityThe Family That Ouijas Together Stays Together w/Steph W.With Angelo on vacation, Brian is joined by his wife Steph for a nostalgia-filled episode that covers topics like their recent wedding and how tech has helped their preparations, P2P file sharing services, IRC, message boards, instant messenger memories, scary movies, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, haunted houses and Ouija board usage.Special Guest: Steph W..Links:Steph's first Double Density Appearance — The first segment Steph appeared on.2019-07-2442 min

Double DensityA Self-Indulgent Journey: Bob Lazar, Area 51 and Element 115This week, Brian and Angelo discuss Brian's recent nuptuals, Angelo's continuing facination with magic, Jony Ive's departure from Apple, and then they bring back their Alien Cinema segment to discuss Jeremy Corbell's Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers.Links:Apple Sans Ive | TechCrunchThe Lazar tape and excerpts from the Government Bible : Gene Huff : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveArea 51 Revelations, Alien Implants, & Nanotechnology - ShowsBob Lazar - Biography & Interviews | Coast to Coast AM 2019-07-1051 min

Double DensityJust Haunted: Creepy Wedding VenuesAngelo discusses his new hobby some more, Brian suffers a glitch in the matrix, and Angelo tries to scare Brian with some haunted wedding venues. Links:12-Year-Old Girl Took Uber To Downtown Orlando Without Parents' Consent And Killed HerselfAmazon's helping police build a surveillance network with Ring doorbells - CNETThe restaurant owner who asked for 1-star Yelp reviews8 Haunted Wedding Venues For Couples Who Love All Things CreepyHaunted Wedding Venues That Will Give You Chills | Reader's Digest 2019-06-2639 min

Double DensityEarth Vs. Aliens: Cultural Implications Of ET VisitationThis week, Brian is flumoxed by the minutae of Angelo's package tracking, Brian talks about his Not Alone appearance, and then the duo has a look at WWDC. The paranormal segment finds our hosts discussing Apple's alien facination before heading into a major discussion on if the world is ready for an extraterrestrial visit.Links:Not Alone - All Things Mysterious & UnexplainedThe good, the bad, and the pricey: Apple's WWDC announcements - Six ColorsThe Navy Says UFOs Are Real. UFO Hunters Are Thrilled - VICEBrookings Report - WikipediaPotential cultural impact of extraterrestrial contact - Wikipedia 2019-06-1247 min

Double DensityThe Trans-Atlantic Video Game Hour w/ Daryl BaxterBrian and Angelo welcome Daryl Baxter to talk about video games, WWDC hopes and dreams, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and the creepy things about the sinking of the Titanic.Special Guest: Daryl Baxter .Links:Daryl BaxterThe Titanic and the Paranormal | Mysterious Universe 2019-06-051h 07

Double DensityThrowing Out ChemtrailsThis week the duo spend some time talking about podcasting and what an app like Luminary means for the medium, before Brian laments upon the fact that his next computer may not be one made by Apple directly, but may instead turn out to be a Hackintosh. Moving into the paranormal, the Navy's changing regulations about reporting UFOs is discussed and then Brian brings some patents to the table, as the classic black triangle UFOs are the topic du jour.Links:Twitter: Marco Arment talking about LuminaryDaring Fireball: All Podcasts Are Shows; Not All Shows Are...2019-05-0838 min

Double DensityYouTube: Literally The WorstThe Samsung Fold hot takes write themselves. Brian found some embarrassing search terms on a work computer a few years ago. The GPS system that helps govern New York City is facing its own personal Y2K. Attention spans are shortenting, hence the short sentences. In UFO news, is science starting to listen? Conspiracy theories seem to have gained traction - why is that?Links:New York City Has a Y2K-Like Problem, and It Doesn’t Want You to Know About It - The New York TimesGlobal attention span is narrowing and trends don't last as...2019-05-0142 min

Double DensityUFOs and Power PlantsThis week, Brian and Angelo discuss how Amazon is having people listen to your conversations, Capcom is getting into the classic console game, and some tech products just never made as big a splash as was intended. Then, after the break, the duo discusses what could be the most complelling evidence of a UFO ever... or a street light.Links:Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - BloombergCapcom Home Arcade is a pricey plug-and-play arcade stick with 16 games - PolygonCapacitance Electronic Disc - WikipediaOsborne effect - WikipediaEXCLUSIVE: U.S. Veteran...2019-04-2440 min

Double DensityPremonitions and DreamsBrian starts off the episode with questions about Angelo's ethical choices before moving on to unions in video game studios, why the internet may not be forever, and how YouTube has changed for users and creators. You may have seen it coming in a dream, as the duo tackles premonitions and dreams.Links:Opinion | Making Video Games Is Not a Dream Job - The New York TimesNintendo Chief Takes 50% Pay Cut After 3DS Markdown | WIREDBBC - Future - Why there’s so little left of the early internetThe golden age of YouTube is over - The Ve...2019-04-1742 min

Double DensityUFOs Over MichiganBrian and Angelo say goodbye to AirPower, advise folks to not drink and shop, continue to realize Facebook is being shady, and discover Amazon is involved in some political intrigue. Then, they take a close look at the March 1994 Michigan UFO flap where lots of people called into 911, and a National Weather Service radar operator has a shocking revelation. Come for the 911 calls, stay for the discussion on a case that has not been discussed enough.Links:Wii Vitality Sensor | Nintendo | FANDOM powered by WikiaDrunk shopping is a $45B industry. Here's what people are buying.Mark...2019-04-1040 min

Double DensityDisappearing Object PhenomenonBrian steps out of a deus ex machina portal to rejoin Angelo in another thrilling installment of Double Density. In tech, was an Apple event with a focus on services and celebrities, and Brian is disturbed that the RCMP is spying on him. Then, the discussion shifts to strange disapearences and a discussion about disappearing object phenomenon and Missing 411.Links:Formula 1: Drive to Survive - Wikipedia‘Project Wide Awake’: How the RCMP Watches You on Social Media | The TyeeDisappearing Object PhenomenonThe Weird World of Vanishing and Teleporting Objects | Mysterious UniverseNo Longer a Skeptic: Disappearing Object Phenomenon : Glit...2019-04-0347 min

Double DensityThe Disappearance of Brian Hastie: Part 1What happened to Brian at the end of episode 99? Join in as Angelo tracks down leads, interviews folks close to the situation, unearths new clues and more.Special Guests: Bruno D., Rob Kristoffersen, and Steph W..2019-03-2713 min

Double DensityRAM Finds a WayThis week, Brian welcomes Angelo back from his beach vacation. The duo have a discussion about browser habits, wish a happy birthday to the World Wide Web, have a look at a long lost NES game, and they have thoughts on the upcoming Apple event. In the paranormal segement, Brian brings up To The Stars' new TV series on the History Channel, and then Angelo talks about the interesting thing he saw in the night sky while on vacation, before the duo experience a shocking event that forces them to end the episode early.Special Guest: Lollypop.2019-03-2036 min

Double DensityThe Gobbledy Gooker Lives! w/Bruno D.While Angelo is prancing out and about in another part of the world, Brian is joined by long-time friend Bruno D. for a talk about tech history, speedrunning, videogame memories and a discussion about the problematic nature of aging tech. One word: COBOL. The duo then discuss their own personal histories vis-a-vis professional wrestling and explore weird wrestling lore!Special Guest: Bruno D..Sponsored By:Report Your SightingLinks:How it feels to learn JavaScript in 2016America’s Cities Are Running on Software From the ’80sThe Ghost Of Macho Man Rand...2019-03-131h 08

Double DensityCarp/Guardian: The Greatest Canadian UFO Hoax EverBrian gets a new nickname, 1970s pirate TV tapes, foldable phones are coming, and Apple has a possible event on the horizon. All that is followed by an extensive look at the Carp/Guardian UFO case - one that many claim to be the greatest hoax in Canadian UFOlogy. Join us as we dive in deep.Sponsored By:Report Your SightingLinks:The illegal TV network in northern Ontario that tried to go legit | CBC ArchivesNike says it’s ‘actively working’ to fix its broken Adapt BB smart sneakers - The VergeSome iOS Apps Sendin...2019-03-061h 14

Double DensityConsequence-Free Podcasting w/TJ CounihanThis week, we sit down with special guest TJ Counihan for a roundtable discussion about a number of things. Brian decides to mix it up a little, including a slightly different (and weird, according to Angelo) intro and a randomizing of technology and paranormal topics. From the Samasung event, to Chuck E. Cheese pizza conspiracies, to TJ's recording setup, and then talking about a race of all-powerful cat people, this is an episode you don't want to miss.Special Guest: TJ Counihan.Links:What's Going on With This YouTube Chuck E. Cheese Conspiracy Theory...2019-02-2759 min

Double DensityVortexland, USADo you miss buying CDs, renting movies, and not having so much to choose from? Well, Brian and Angelo do, and they talk about the rituals they miss that technological advances have made irrelevant. Then, Brian recruits his wonderful fiancée Steph to talk about the things she misses that we don't have anymore, with a focus on renting movies. Finally, it's a virtual roadtrip to Sedona to find out how all those vortexes affect humans and what it all means. Plus: Aliens! Rods! Spirits!Special Guest: Steph W..Links:Unforeseen Consequences: A Half-Life D...2019-02-201h 06

Double DensityAvoid Planet Earth w/ Dan MorenBrian and Angelo spend some time chatting with Dan Moren about writing novels, recording podcasts, tabletop games, and the DC cinematic universe and how to fix it. Then, shifting gears to the paranomal, they discuss the possibility of alien worlds, what scares them, Dan shares a ghost story, and above all else, the importance of rods. Special Guest: Dan Moren.Links:Dan Moren on Twitter "Freelancing"The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcastsThe Caledonian Gambit | Dan MorenThe Bayern Agenda | Dan MorenClockwise - Relay FMThe Rebound: A tech podcast 2019-02-131h 27

Double DensityAlien Abductions and the Really RealIn tech, Brian and Angelo take a look at Facbook being terrible as usual, the Nintendo GameCube, and the downsides to hustle culture. Heading over to the paranormal, the duo has a long discussion about how tramautic events can lead to the paranormal, and how paranormal events can be traumatic. Links:Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them | TechCrunchApple's dramatic Q1 2019 results - Six ColorsWhy Are Young People Pretending to Love Work? - The New York TimesGarfield at Large'Alien abductees' suffer post-traumatic stress › News in Science (ABC Science)Alien Abduction or “Accidental Awareness”? - Scie...2019-02-0657 min

Double DensityWhere Were You While The Fyre Raged?Algorithms are indeed racist, Fyre was as lit as a dumpster, and influencers are the worst. Also, do you wanna know what Garfield the cat, the X-Men, and the Pope have in common? Brian and Angelo have got you covered.Links:Tavistock Galleria: Short Horror Stories From America's Retail Wasteland The Death of Garfield? | Retro Junk ArticleGarfield is Dead | ceebeegeebeeGarfield Without Garfield’s Thought Balloons is a twist on a twist on the comic stripgarfield minus garfieldTumblr's Newest Target Is Jon Arbuckle, Garfield's Horrible Owner - Atlas Obscura5 Times Comics Were Eerily Right About The Future | Cr...2019-01-3041 min

Double DensityImagine... What You Can’t Imagine.After a quick mention of Brian's donation being read during the Games Done Quick fundraiser, the duo has a look at the Gillette ad and the ensuing online discussion, how smart TVs track you, and how location data can be missused. Then, in the paranormal segment, a conversation about where all the aliens can be hiding in the universe. Links:Games Done Quick - WikipediaBrian's Donation To AGDQWe Believe: The Best Men Can Be | Gillette (Short Film) - YouTubeHow Cartographers for the U.S. Military Inadvertently Created a House of Horrors in South AfricaWhy Haven't We...2019-01-2343 min

Double DensityQuestion Everything, X-Files StyleThis week, Angelo and Brian take a look at how so much of what is online is fake, be it the content, the metrics, and the people that influence what we see. Then, they have a look at the Moon, and all the strange things about it.Links:iOS - Home Accessories - AppleHow Much of the Internet Is Fake?Paul Anka and Lisa Simpson - Just don't look - YouTubeT-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T Are Selling Customers' Real-Time Location Data, And It's Falling Into the Wrong Hands'Sonic attack' on US embassy in Havana could have...2019-01-1652 min

Double DensityThe Three Pillars of a Conspiracy TheoryWhat could have caused Apple's dip in revenue? What is China? Was it the battery replacement program? Have iPhones become too good for their own good? Are other smartphones getting too good? Brian and Angelo discuss what it could be. Then, the duo shifts to talking about what makes up a good conspiracy and Brian reveals the three pillars that hold it up.Links:Daring Fireball: Apple’s Terrible No Good Very Bad Earnings WarningDaring Fireball: Steve Jobs and Apple’s Last Previous Earnings WarningThe real reason Apple is struggling in China: Its iPhones are priced at s...2019-01-0943 min

Double DensityGreat Job Monsanto w/Sam of Not Alone and Rob of Our Strange SkiesBrian and Angelo host a virtual holiday party with their friends Rob Kristoffersen (from Our Strange Skies) and Sam Fredrickson (from Not Alone) and chat about the tech things they've enjoyed and not enjoyed in the last year. They then have a look at the paranormal and go through what each person has learned over the last year of making their respective podcasts. Special Guests: Rob Kristoffersen and Sam Fredrickson.Links:Our Strange SkiesNot Alone - All Things Mysterious & Unexplained 2019-01-021h 23

Double DensityThe United States of ExorcismsWhat happens when a small burger place gets too much fame? Do people like watching chess online? Why are people still using fax machines? Is Angelo still working on his farm? What will we find on Mars? Why are exorcisms on the rise in the United States? Brian and Angelo have a look at all these things and more this week, on episode 84 of Double Density.Links:Will Stanich's Ever Reopen? Why America's Best Burger Spot Closed Down - ThrillistWorld Chess Championship 2018 Is Made for the Internet - BloombergWhy People Still Use Fax Machines - The...2018-12-0551 min

Double DensityGaining Online Empathy w/ Casey LissThis week, Brian and Angelo invite Casey Liss on the show to discuss bagels, iPads, ARM-powered Macs, podcasting, and internet comment culture. Then, shifting into the paranormal, Casey talks about his superstitions and his thoughts on the paranormal, and the trio get into the notion of sentient life on other planets.Special Guest: Casey Liss.Links:My Recent Media Diet for Fall 2018Accidental Tech Podcast: 300: First of All, It's EasyAccidental Tech Podcast: 301: I Cut Them Up in the AirParallel Passion: 017: Casey LissDisney Is Spending More on Theme Parks Than It Did on Pixar, Marvel...2018-11-281h 41

Double DensityMen in Black - Galaxy DefendersThis week, Brian has another Apple story, the wonderful world of Nintendo Switch pirates, people creating fake personas (we're looking at you, Jered Threatin), the phenomenon of curated imperfection, and the shocking revelation that there was malware on the InfoWars webstore. Once the conversation shifts to the paranormal, the duo discussses local UFOlogist Don Donderi which leads to a discussion about the seven posibilities of what the Men in Black are.Links:A Third of Wikipedia Discussions Are Stuck in Forever Beefs - MotherboardInside the Messy, Dark Side of Nintendo Switch Piracy - MotherboardL.A. Band...2018-11-2146 min

Double DensityA Realistic Silver SurferBrian would love to be able to move an MP3 file to his iPhone using AirDrop, helium breaks iPhones, the duo discuss how many spaces should go after a period, Angelo pre-orders Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, and he gets videogame married so that he can have some help on his farm. In the paranormal segment, there are weird sounds in downtown Montreal, is it a comet or a solar sail, and humans hatch a plot to annoy aliens with a laser pointer that reaches 20,000 light years. Yes. Really.Links:Why a Helium Leak Disabled Every iPhone...2018-11-1437 min

Double DensityThe "Inside Baseball" MacAnother Apple event so soon!! Brian is extremly excited to hear all about it from Angelo, as they talk about the new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and a new iPad Pro. After that, they discuss a woman who has had several relationships with ghosts, and then move on to discussing Netflix's new "based on a true story" series Haunted... And guess what? It's probably not based on any true stories. The duo then get into a prolonged discussion about "reality" in film.Links:Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer - Six ColorsBrooklyn event...2018-11-0740 min

Double DensityHalloweentime in Canadatown: A Sordid Saucerful Of TalesThe iPhone XR is out and there's no way Angelo will not be talking about it. Also, does the excellent battery life of this phone pose a problem for horror movie writers? Then, Brian presents some historical Halloween facts before doing his best to torture Angelo with some scary music.Links:With the iPhone XR, Apple broadens its 'best'Daring Fireball: The iPhone XRModern horror films are finding their scares in dead phone batteries - The VergeThe Ick of AI That Impersonates Humans | WIREDsomewes on Twitter: "Super Mario Bros. in 4:55.796 https://t.co/WfxogbaZYs"Ufology Research: Canadian...2018-10-311h 06

Double DensityLiving the Helicopter LifestyleThis week, Brian talks about getting his NES Classic and spending some time plating Star Tropics and Angelo deals with an Apple ID lockout on his wife’s account. They then speculate the upcoming Apple event, and Brian gets stranded during a subway debacle. In the paranormal segment, the discussion focuses on the Cuban microwave weapon attacks, and then Brian tells us all about his recent ghost tour.Links:If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple SupportMicrowave Weapons Are Prime Suspect in Ills of U.S. Embassy Workers - The New York Times 2018-09-1140 min

Double DensityJason Statham’s Universe of CryptidsThis week, Angelo and Brian are back together again. After getting Brian excited over Angelo's surprise new tech purchase, the duo discusses Anchor, the idea of a shared family computer, and the continuing saga of yearly smartphone updates. In the paranormal segment, discussion starts with how great it is to see Alex Jones get delisted from certain services, and then moves onto talk about the Bermuda Triangle, another To The Stars blunder, and purchasing haunted houses.Links:Anchor Launches Listener Support, Helping Podcasters (and Itself) Get Paid – MacStoriesHey, You Know That Anchor App? Turns Out It Ow...2018-08-2246 min

Double DensitySpace Dolphins and Successful MurderThis week, Angelo and Brian briefly discuss the new MacBook Pros before delving into the scary world of how we are targeted for ads and how it’s actually scarier than one would think. Then in the paranormal segment, Brian brings out the Double Density Wheel of Fortune to determine which topics to cover, ranging from a weird black sarcophagus, to UFO sighting stats, to some sasquatch pot-pourri. Links:Apple updates MacBook Pro with faster performance and new features for pros - Apple (CA)2018-07-2542 min

Double DensityChupajonesyThis week, Brian and Angelo celebrate SPAM’s 40th birthday, look back at 20 years of the iMac, discuss how hard it is to run the @mta Twitter account, and look at what Google has in store for us with Duplex, a more human sounding Google Assistant. Then in the paranormal section, Brian has Angelo react to a conspiracy packed podcast, which leads them to doubling down on Vegas-style odds on the things that happen in Alex Jones' life.Special Guest: Lollypop.Links:Forty years of spam email - BBC NewsThe original iMac: 20 years since Ap...2018-05-1652 min

Double DensityThe Rise And Fall Of UFOland: A Raelien PrimerThis week, Brian asks Angelo if they talk about too much Apple stuff, and after agreeing that they do, they proceed to talk about how Apple’s laptops seem to have keyboard issues, how Apple is discontinuing their AirPort line of wifi routers, and the origins of many of the original Macintosh icons. They also throw in some Ray Kurzweil talk and a look at psycho-electric weapons for some balance. Brian presents what he has learned about Raëlianism in the first of an occasional series on alien/UFO cults.Links:Don’t buy the MacBook Pros...2018-05-091h 01

Double DensityCosmic LagThis week, Brian and Angelo continue their discussion on Facebook’s misuse of data, including an in-depth look at what they found in their respective “Download your Information” files. Continuing in the tech section, Brian expresses how elated he is that Billy Mitchell has received his comeuppance for cheating. The show then ends with a discussion about Art Bell, and how he influenced Brian’s views on the paranormal. Be sure to listen for the clip of Brian’s one and only interaction with Art Bell when he called into his show a few years ago.Links:Fact-che...2018-04-251h 06

Double DensityMaking Rings For Fun And For ProfitThis week, Brian and Angelo take a look at being locked into certain technology ecosystems, and of course HomePod rings. Then, from HomePod rings, they take a look at the ring left by an incredible UFO sighting in Delphos, Kansas. Also, covered: phones that spy on you, ad blockers, photo backups (Brian’s favourite), time travellers, cryptocurrency vs SETI, and the Pentagon UFO tapes. Follow Double Density on: TWITTER || www.twitter.com/double_density FACEBOOK || www.facebook.com/doubledensitypodcast INSTAGRAM || www.instagram.com/doubledensitypodcast WEBSITE || www.doubledensity.netLinks:Don’t us...2018-02-281h 05

Double DensitySanta Uses WormholesIn this holiday edition of the show, Brian and Angelo talk about family internet accounts, the Dio hologram, Brian's visit to a comic book convention, gifs that are noisy, podcast editing, and how to hate people on the internet. Then, after a brief discussion about the Denver International Airport, the duo have festive paranormal segment, where they talk about the scary side of Christmas, and the holidays. Links:Video: Zombie Dio Hologram Kicks Off World Tour | MetalSucksWhy some people can hear this silent gif - BBC NewsForecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — OvercastHow Apple could make GarageBand be...2017-12-2056 min

Double DensityEXCLUSIVE IPHONE 9 NEWS CLICK NOWAnother week, another new Apple product for Angelo, but it's not the iPhone X - he got a Series 3 Apple Watch for his birthday. After a quick discussion about AppleCare, Brian and Angelo talk about the insane cost of repairing an iPhone X and the fight for one’s right to repair devices at home. What’s a good Apple laptop if you want a new one, especially in light of all the keyboard issues they are experiencing? Moving into the paranormal, a quick take on some Reddit-based creepy pasta and an AI that is creating stories for the nosl...2017-11-081h 01

Double DensityThe Live Sweet 16 SpecialThis week we podcast from Angelo’s backyard, with the hopes of seeing an actual UFO. We discuss our backyard recording setup, more iPhone rumours, as well as Disney’s possible streaming service. Moving into the paranormal, we start to look at the sky as Brian gives us some UFO spotting tips and tells us about his visit to Area 51, forum craziness, and Brian asks Angelo for some paranormal hot takes. Disney Streaming Service: http://bit.ly/DDDisneyStream Orb Video: http://bit.ly/DDOrbVid Area 51: http://bit.ly/DDArea51 CGP Grey Las...2017-08-141h 15

Double DensityA Lawyer, But For UFOsAngelo can’t shut up about his recently-shipped iPad, Brian has a new podcasting studio, a potpourri of conspiracy culture, including the new MJ-12 documents. Also: Stanton Friedman seems like a nice guy, and much more. Brian’s new set-up: http://bit.ly/DDBrianPod iPad Pro Repair Costs: http://bit.ly/DDiPadRepair Conspiracy Culture: http://bit.ly/DDAJMK New MJ-12 documents: http://bit.ly/DDNewMJ12 Kevin Randle’s take: http://bit.ly/DDKevMJ12 FBI Unexplained Phenomena page: http://bit.ly/DDFBIUnEx 2017-07-0250 min

Double DensityAngelo Has A Family That Loves HimBrian and Angelo talk about MP3s and malware, deal with some interruptions, Brian introduces a new segment, and there’s a discussion about found footage. HP Laptop Keylogger: http://bit.ly/DDKeyLog UFO Books: http://bit.ly/DDUFOKids The McPherson Tape aka Alien Abduction: Video - http://bit.ly/DDAlienVideo Wikipedia - http://bit.ly/DDMcPhWiki Follow Double Density on: TWITTER || www.twitter.com/double_density FACEBOOK || www.facebook.com/doubledensitypodcast/ INSTAGRAM || www.instagram.com/doubledensitypodcast/2017-05-2841 min

Double Density"I'm An App Hipster"Brian and Angelo discuss speech patterns, old man tech, a Spanish language sister-cast, and Brian gives Angelo a crash course on creepypasta. Links: The backfire effect comic by The Oatmeal: http://bit.ly/DDBFOat Air Pod Satisfaction: http://bit.ly/DDAPSat Google Docs Phishing: http://bit.ly/DDGDPhish Kotaku’s Petscop article: http://bit.ly/DDPetsCop PewDiePie playing Five Nights at Freddy’s: http://bit.ly/DDFNAF Follow Double Density on: TWITTER || www.twitter.com/double_density FACEBOOK || www.facebook.com/doubledensitypodcast/ INST...2017-05-1442 min