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Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Any Excuse to Keep Talking About Game of Thrones & More!About a week after the series finale of Game of Thrones, the dust started to settle on the ending we were given, and the conclusion we all hoped for. Much of this afterthought is decidedly different than the initial reactions on the last podcast and predominantly plagued with disappointment. Share in our chagrin as we contemplate what could have happened, and what probably should have happened. The problem of the Three-Eyed Raven Sansa would have been a more interesting ruler John deserved far better Cersei deserved far worse Jumping the Night shark, and subsequent o...2019-06-141h 27Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Series FinaleGame of Thrones is a fantastic journey through the multitude perspectives of its characters, and the series finale meant to resolve that journey somehow. After eight years, it’s hard to let go, and maybe it’s even painful to celebrate the resolutions that we did get shoe-horned into that 80 minutes. However you may feel about Bran the Broken, the birth of democracy in Westeros, or the obliteration of the Iron Throne and our silver-haired Khaleesi with it, the visuals in the episode took the throne. The series finale is beautiful. Jon passing Drogon in the...2019-05-211h 32Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 5: The BellsIt’s happening. It’s all happening. The Bells rang, and we have mixed feelings. The farewells in this episode are emotionally satisfying, we see the Hound and Arya make peace, Tyrion bids adieu to his treacherous, yet an entirely correct friend, Varys, and then Tyrion frees Jamie and they bro all the way out. It’s sweet. Back to that bit about Varys being correct. We have the unfortunate realization that our fiery female protagonist, built over the last seven years, is turned into a one-note antagonist with unearned ease. It’s not great. Is this...2019-05-141h 05Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 4: The Last of the StarksWhat could possibly cause as much panic as the Army of the Dead bearing down on Winterfell? Cersei Lannister gently touching Missendei’s arm and saying, “If you have any last words, now is the time.” The story of the Great War will be kept alive in memory for generations to come, and so will the legend of Cersei’s ruthlessness and brutality. It’s about the only thing we can count on in the game of thrones. And as Dany continues to take egregious losses, that Targaryen wildfire is on the precipice of igniting. The stakes...2019-05-071h 25Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 3: The Long NightThe longest part of The Long Night was that panic-inducing, nail-biting, palm-sweating, 14-minute opening scene until the Army of the Dead extinguished the Dothraki in UNDER. A. MINUTE. After that, it’s a bone-crushing, catastrophic clusterfuck for all. Thank the Lord of Light for Arya. My new Monday get-hype motto is going to be, “Stick ‘em with the pointy end.” Speaking of ends, a handful of third-tier protagonists, one sidekick and a big bad meet the God of Death. But let’s all pour out a little rosé for the giant-killer, Lady Mormont. Also discussed: Grey Wor...2019-04-301h 21Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 2: A Knight in the Seven KingdomsThe Stimulated Boredom: ‘Game of Thrones Edition’ podcast crew returns this week to bask in the low lights of Winterfell’s last night before the Army of the Dead arrives. We’re short our Fearless Leader this episode – so Pete and I do our best to serenade you with minute Westerosi details and frantic what-if theories of who might get resurrected (after they definitely die). Also discussed on A Knight in the Seven Kingdoms: Dany’s Paranoia Sansa’s Dress The Big Woman Miserable Old Shits Arya’s Elevator Looks Winterfell is a Racist Shithole The Origin of Giantsba...2019-04-2446 minStimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 1: How to Train Your DragonThe Stimulated Boredom: 'Game of Thrones Edition' podcast crew of Dana, Vanessa, and Peter are back for the final season, and we will be recapping each and every battle and backstab immediately following each episode! This week we jump into the premiere episode of Season 8: Homecoming Back in King's Landing How to Train Your Dragon Drogon Likes to Watch Jon Knows Cersei Loves Elephants Reunions Galore Jaime Sees Bran...Awkward Sansa and the Stinkeye My Name is Samwell Tarley, You Killed My Father, Prepare to Die And a Ton More! We also cast our votes i...2019-04-151h 22
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Cutting the Cable Cord | Helpful tips for cutting the cord from cable.Join us for 90 minutes of exploring the ins and outs of becoming independent of cable, including the different available streaming services and devices. For your convenience, you can view our super simple process and service options below. Happy listening! Step 1: Explore your Internet options with your local providers. The average household will need a 75 Mbps Internet connection to stream without interference, especially with multiple devices. Find the most cost-effective solution. Step 2: Explore streaming services and devices. There are lots, and they all have different content offerings and user interfaces. Keep in mind your c...2018-07-091h 36Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Podcast: Season 7 FinaleWinter is finally here. “The Dragon and the Wolf” is everything we imagined it could be. Yet somewhere in the midst of Viserion’s magical blue fire destroying the wall and the Night King playing jockey, it felt like it sold its soul to convenience and a Disney score.2017-08-291h 24Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Podcast: Season 7, Episode 5, “Beyond the Wall”On this week's 'Game of Thrones' discussion: Two living Targaryens. Two sad Dragons. Two damaged Starks. Two blue eyes. One Night King. One episode remains. 2017-08-231h 25Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Podcast: Season 7, Episode 5, “Eastwatch”This Week on the Podcast: All of our hopes of a Jaime hostage situation are for naught. He made it back to his evil sister, fraught from watching his men die, and with dragon breath still in his hair. We all love to love Jaime, but he is an utter fool when it comes to Cersei. He is also terrified of her. We all should be. All is not a soul-crushing Lannister make-out session, we still get a (convenient) Tyrion and Jaime reunion. The two negotiated an armistice, because of course they did. Politically due...2017-08-151h 01Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Podcast: Season 7, Episode 4, “Be the Dragon”Missendai does everything. Arya learned from no one. Jon sees Dany’s good heart. The Queen is gone. Chaos is a ladder. Lanister BBQ, anyone? 2017-08-0957 minStimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Podcast: "The Queen's Justice"This Week on the Podcast: Ice and Fire. Dying in a strange country. Out-of-the-closet twincest. Trigger warning by the Godswood. The long game of justice. Olenna plays her final card.2017-08-011h 00Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.The Storm is BornThe second episode, Stormborn, kicked the door down with swift elaboration on Azor Ahai. Wut? That’s the Song of Fire and Ice’s version of Jesus that is going to send the Night King and his army of the dead to somewhere very, very warm. This is huge in the theory land of book fandom, like R+L = J big. At some point soon, Dany and John will meet. Fangirl hearts are pitter pattering everywhere, this episode of the podcast included. Just as high as the episode...2017-07-251h 07Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Podcast: Season 7, Episode 1, DragonstoneIt’s the beginning of the end, and it feels like it. For Game of Thrones, that’s a good thing because the middle was really hard. We’ve been punished enough, and now it’s time for some payoff. Arya seems to be our one-way ticket to instant gratification picking up her murder tour left off and killing every fucking Frey in the house. It’s great. Here’s to hoping our favorite Stark keeps the upper hand. Beric Dondarrion, Thoros of Myr and the Hound talk of resurrection. They really dig into the details. BUT FOR WHAT!? If Arya is exact...2017-07-191h 07Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale Podcast: Vengeance, Fire & BloodListen via the player below, subscribe for free on iTunes or through these other options, includingthe official mobile apps. In an exquisitely orchestrated series of unexpected events, we are left sated and curious. Who knew Game of Thrones could still surprise us? And even after reading fan theory upon fan theory, (sound, thorough theories) the show still managed to take us into uncharted territory while confirming the most popular GoT theory of all… R+L=J. I think we all knew that to be true, but it certainly feels validating to see it on screen. A...2016-06-302h 27Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E9: “Best. Episode. Ever.”The face-off between Jon Snow and Ramsay Bolton, after a series of unequivocal gut punches in favor of the bad guys, filled my heart with kind of hope and anticipation typically reserved for child birth. So, when HBO Now decided to fucking crash at 9:00 pm EST on Sunday night, I (and the entire Twitterverse) had a Cersei-sized tantrum. I cleared my cache. Logged out. Logged back in. Rebooted my device. Rebooted my wireless router. Uninstalled. Reinstalled. Refreshed. To no avail. HBO Now was down for over two hours, and as much of a First World Problem as...2016-06-211h 28Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E8: “Imp’s Delight”Warning: This podcast contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones episode, “No One.” Last night’s Game of Thrones episode – entitled, “No One” – did little by way of providing many surprises, but did do a lot to delight fans. After the awful and hate-inducing fifth season, which was spoiled by — in descending order of offensiveness — misogyny, nihilism and brooding, this season (so far) has been largely about making the show actually fun to watch again. Go figure. The sins of the past are not yet forgiven, but “No One” was another step in the right dire...2016-06-1449 minStimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E7: “Who Let The (Hound) Dogs Out”Warning: This podcast contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones episode, “The Broken Man.” Well, it was bound to happen. In a fast-paced season in which we’ve enjoyed some incredibly satisfying episodes, we were given a slower and somewhat lighter episode of Game of Thronesthis week with, “The Broken Man.” Not to say that Arya getting her stomach aerated and the Hound returning from the “dead” weren’t notable, it’s just that comparatively speaking there just wasn’t a lot of story movement this week. We were introduced to some compelling new characters – and...2016-06-071h 07
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E6: “The Dead Don’t Rest”Warning: This podcast contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones episode, “Blood of my Blood.” For a Game of Thrones episode titled “Blood of My Blood,” there was surprisingly little blood. We saw the return of Benjen Stark (aka: Cold Hands), and caught a glimpse of the Mad King’s death. We also witnessed some sneaky political maneuvers by the High Sparrow, who seemingly check-mated the Lannisters and Tyrells. Arya Stark remembers her name – and where she buried her sword, Needle; and we meet Samwell Tarly’s dad, who won’t be winning any “Father of t...2016-05-301h 28
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E5 Podcast: "Hold The Door"Warning: This podcast contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones episode, “The Door.” Whelp, we went from one of the series most uplifting episodes…to easily one of the saddest. Hodor. Hodor. Hodor. Who, me? Oh, nothing. I just have some snow in my eye. Hodor on, Hodor. With tonight’s episode of, “The Door,” season 6 continues to rack up the body count, but none have been as gut-wrenching as the (presumed) loss of poor Hodor. The series also delivered a triple mind-freak dick-punch by revealing the origin of Ho...2016-05-241h 03
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E4 Podcast: “Khal Kabobs”Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Game of Thrones episode, “Book of the Stranger.” The first three episodes of this season may have focused on ice, but tonight we saw the return ofFIRE in a big way. The Game of Thrones weekly podcast crew of Dana, Vanessa and Peter return to discuss every fiery detail of Season 6, Episode 4: “Book of the Stranger.” So far season 6 has been rather uplifting – relatively speaking – after the joyless black pit that was season 5, and there’s no better example of that then this week’s episode. In fact, season 6 h...2016-05-1753 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E3 Podcast: “Jon Snow Drops the Mic”Some major Stark family shakeups happen this week on Game of Thrones, and the weekly podcast crew of Dana, Vanessa and Peter are back to discuss every little detail of Season 6, Episode 3: “Oathbreaker.” A Quick Recap: Arya Stark gets her vision back Bran Stark sees his father, Eddard, in action at the Tower of Joy Rickon Stark has returned…phew!…but he’s now in Ramsay’s clutches…shit! Jon Snow fashions his enemies with new neckties and quits the Night’s Watch We may have also caught a glimpse of a major plot point involving the id...2016-05-1054 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E2 Podcast: “What Choo Talkin’ Bout Willis?”Warning: This episode contains spoilers fortheGame of Thrones episode, “Home.”Alright folks, you can finally unclench and relax over thefateof Jon Snow. Well, you can try to relax afterthatrepulsive and cringe-inducing scene with Ramsay Bolton andthebaby, but let’s try to process this one thing at a time.The weekly ‘Game of Thrones’ podcastdiscussioncrew of Dana, Vanessa and Peter return this week, as wedelve into,“Home” — Episode 2 of Season 6.A Few Things We Chatted About:Welcome back, Bran. After a year off from the show – andagrowth spurt, evidently – the young psychic Stark (and John Oliver dopp...2016-05-0352 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Game of Thrones S6 E1: Undressing “The Red Woman”Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Game of Thrones episode, “The Red Woman.”
The long-awaited season six premiere of Game of Thrones has finally arrived — and with it one pretty major deviation from the books, a shocking moment that we’re all still processing, and wefinally learn the fate of Jon Snow.
On this new weekly Stimulated Boredom podcast series, I’ll be joined by show favorites –Vanessa Gabriel and Peter – as we discuss each new Game of Thrones episode as soon as they air for the most immediate reactions and discussion.
We approach ea...2016-04-2546 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Batman v Superman Spoilercast: Dawn of SpoilersWarning: This episode contains major spoilers for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
On this episode of Stimulated Boredom, I’m joined by recent guest-host Peter, along with Vanessa Gabriel of Girls Gone Geek, as we dive cowl-first into what we loved, liked and disliked aboutBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, including its surprises, adherence to DC Comics continuity, how it did in establishing DC’s larger cinematic universe, some of our biggest unanswered questions, and much more.
This episode also answers:
What the hell was Bruce Wayne’s weird desert fever dream...2016-03-281h 36
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Star Wars: The Force Awakens Spoilercast | Attack of the SpoilersWarning: This episode contains spoilers, and assumes that you’ve seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Only listen if you’ve seen the movie. To ignore this warning is a path to the Dark Side.
Episode VII We Have Seen. Much to Discuss There Is.
Peter joins me on this episode of the Stimulated Boredom podcast, as we lovingly discuss and review Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
Episode VII is finally here, as we talk about our impressions of the film, and engage in rampant speculation over the unanswered questions that many...2015-12-222h 17
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Podcast Episode 418: Talk Geeky To Me
It’s certainly been awhile since the last episode of Stimulated Boredom, but the podcast (sort of) makes its triumphant return with this 2.5 hour episode that is so chock full of geeky goodness, you’ll literally feel the atomic wedgie creeping up your butthole every minute that you listen!
On this episode of the show I’m joined by my good friend, Peter, as we wax poetic on geek culture and recap all of the nerdy things that has excited us over the last few months.
This includes everything from discussion of the new Darede...2015-08-042h 17
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Podcast 417: Almost (Internet) Famous
Vanessa Gabriel of Girls Gone Geek returns for a four-peat appearance on the show, as we discuss the ins-and-outs of creating your own successful blog, podcast and posting original content.
Having been content creators since 2005 (me) and 2009 (Vanessa), we have gleaned from and learned a lot of lessons about taking our passions and turning them into viable platforms on the Internet.
From choosing a memorable name to building an audience and promoting your content via social media, we discuss the mistakes we’ve made, our successes, failures, helpful t...2013-07-143h 14
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Stimulated Boredom Gets A Face Lift
Some of you may have noticed a few major changes recently. That’s because I locked myself away for a few days – and have the mason jars full of urine and poor basic hygiene to prove it – redesigning the entire Stimulated Boredom website.
The intent of the redesign was to create more of a “news magazine” feel to the site, one which would make it easier to discover content, in addition to better organizing the website as a whole.
In this brief update, I introduce some of the change...2013-07-1311 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Podcast 416: Man of SteelAs discussed on the show: How's this for Jesus imagery?
Week of: June 17 - June 24, 2013
Resident comic book experts, Vanessa Gabriel and Erika Peterman of Girls Gone Geek, join me as we discuss and review the new, "Man of Steel"movie!
In this 2.5 hour episode we cover everything from the different comic book story arcs that were incorporated into the script, all of our feelings on the movie and Henry Cavill's bare chested Kryptonian nipples. .Be sure to follow and support Girls Gone Geek on Facebook & Twitter
As always, enjoy the sh...2013-06-192h 33
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Death to Trolls
Girls Gone Geek: (L-R) Erika Peterman, Gail Simone, Vanessa Gabriel
Week of: March 18 – March 25, 2013
Vanessa Gabriel of Girls Gone Geek regales us with her latest adventure in cosplay, the thrill of meeting Gail Simone, and a discussion about the challenges that content creators face.
It’s been awhile, but the prodigal geek girl returns for another amazing discussion on comic books, cosplay and content creation. :)
With Vanessa fresh off of her trip to MegaCon (and mine to SXSW), we also finis...2013-03-202h 05
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Exercise In Futility
Stay Thirsty My Friends
Week of: February 18 – February 25, 2013
The State of the Union address, awkward drinks of water and a review of Dave Grohl’s, “Sound City.”
On this week’s episode of the podcast, I discuss a few of my takeaways from the President’s fourth State of the Union. What stood out to me? What is likely to be the legacy of the speech? When did the modern State of the Union become such an exercise in political futility?
I als...2013-02-1857 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Social Distortion
Week of: January 28 – February 4, 2013
Stimulated Boredom is back! With the move to Washington DC under our belts, the show gets back into the swing of things by discussing the best ways to increase your social network, influence and footprint.
After 8 years of producing and growing a podcast, I have learned a lot of lessons along the way on how to use social media to your benefit; regardless if you are a company, blogger, podcaster or simply someone who has something to say.
2013-01-262h 39
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.SB Moves To DC!
Week of: November 26 – ???
Synopsis: Stimulated Boredom is moving to Washington DC! In this brief update, I announce some exciting news and how it will affect the podcast over the course of the next few weeks.
The show moves closer to the belly of the beast! We are very excited about this change and have a LOT to do over the next couple of weeks, therefore Stimulated Boredom will be taking a brief hiatus as we get packed, moved and settled into our new DC d...2012-11-2511 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Four More Years
Four More Years.
Week of: November 12 – November 19, 2012
Synopsis: The election is over, President Obama has won a second term and it’s time for a little post-election analysis; including what the next four years may look like and the impending fiscal cliff.
That’s it folks! After a year of campaigning, kissing babies, shaking hands, a billion dollars in ads spent, countless stump speeches and a race dubbed ‘one of the closest in recent history,’ it was over much faster than the pundits...2012-11-121h 30
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Electoral College Daze
Week of: October 22 – October 29, 2012
Synopsis: As we head into the final days of the election, I respond to listener questions relating to exactly what the Electoral College is, its history and how it works, what makes a “battleground state” and a wrap-up of the week in election news.
Due to what appears to be a close race, there has been a lot of talk this election cycle of the Electoral College and the math involved in coming up with a strategy that leads to 270...2012-11-031h 25
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Unleash The Kraken!
Week of: October 22 – October 29, 2012
Synopsis: A different President Obama showed up to the 2nd debate and Mitt Romney gives birth to another meme. Patrick joins me as we discuss confusing polls, the best moments of the debate and other politicking.
At the 2nd Presidential debate, a significantly more assertive (and awake) president Obama showed up and appeared to keep Mitt Romney on his heels for the duration of the evening…leading to some memorable moments and an opponent who was consistently kept on defens...2012-10-202h 40
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Bunch of Malarkey
Week of: October 15 – October 22, 2012
Coming on the heels of a strong and unexpected Romney performance in last week’s first debate against the President, additional pressure was on Vice President Joe Biden to deliver a performance that will either slow down or completely stop Romney’s recent momentum. Did he succeed?
Before the VP debate, I posted an article in which I discussed the Top 10 things that people should expect from the first and only sparring between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. In this week’s show, I...2012-10-143h 09
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Chronic Masterdebater
Week of: October 8 – October 15, 2012
The first Presidential Debate has come and gone, and it’s time for a little ‘post-game’ wrap-up relating to the candidates’ performance, whether there will be any change in the polls and some fact-checking.
Recently I posted an article in which I discussed the likely strategy of both candidates coming into the debate. All in all, my predictions for how Mitt Romney and President Obama would approach the debate was accurate…with the important difference that Romney over-performed, while the President drastically un...2012-10-061h 46
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Jesus Phone & The 47%
The iPhone 5 is released with a new shade of lipstick and Mitt Romney thinks 47% of the country (which includes Grandma and active military personnel) are a bunch of freeloading bums and doesn’t want their vote.
This week saw the release of the iPhone 5 – as I share my opinion of Apple’s newest innovation – which offers BRAND NEW FEATURES…that every smartphone released in the last 2 years already had. I spend a few minutes trying to wrap my head around why people would choose a closed OS that tethers and makes them depen...2012-09-221h 35
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.It's On Like Dragon*Con
Week of: September 10 – September 17, 2012
This week I’m joined by resident geek girl, Vanessa G of Girls-Gone-Geek.com, as she discusses Dragon*Con and her first foray into the world of cosplay.
Ever wonder what possesses a person to dress up as their favorite movie, video game or comic book character? Ever wonder what it’s like to attend a comic book convention dressed as your favorite movie, video game or comic book character? Frequent SB guest and listener favorite, Vanessa Gabriel, did just that at this ye...2012-09-082h 43
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Speaking of Vaginas...Week of: September 3 – September 10, 2012
This week I’m joined by listener favorite, Patrick…as we tackle everything from the Apple Vs. Samsung verdict, my time at Star Wars Celebration VI and the Republican National Convention.
There’s a little something for everyone this week:
Tech: What the verdict in the Apple v. Samsung lawsuit means to the future of the (non-iOS) smartphone market
Geek: Discussion of my experience at Star Wars Celebration VI and why fans make such a big deal out of the franchise
Politics: What could...2012-09-032h 21
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Yo Mama!
My Mom with her new Italian boyfriend in Tuscany…one of the 34 different countries she has visited over the course of her life.
Week of: August 13 – August 20, 2012
Actually, it’s my Mama!
This week I am joined by a very special guest…my mother. :)
Over the past 7+ years of the show, many of you have heard very personal stories about my life growing up, which was instrumental in the development of my world view, personality, humor and opinions. My wildly ent...2012-08-114h 13
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Homophobe Chicken Deluxe
Week of: August 6 – August 13, 2012
God, Gays…and Chicken? This week I sink my teeth into the meaty controversy surrounding comments made by Chick-fil-A President, Dan Cathy, which re-ignited (yet another) public debate over the topic of gay marriage.
Social media exploded when Cathy told an online Southern Baptist publication that he and his family-owned restaurant chain are ‘‘guilty as charged’’ for openly — and financially — supporting groups that advocate for ‘‘the biblical definition of a family unit.’’ He later added that the United States is ‘‘inviting God’s judgment on our nation...2012-08-041h 27
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.My "Dark Knight" Is Rising
You Have Been Warned
Week of: Special Mid-Week Show!
Now that the eagerly anticipated, “The Dark Knight Rises” has been released, I am joined by Erika Peterman from Girls-Gone-Geek.com as we review, discuss and dissect the film from beginning to end!
WARNING: This show contains an almost offensive amount of spoilers, therefore, if you have not seen the film…please avert your ears now. You have been warned.
In this special 3-hour program, Erika and I review every moment of the movie fr...2012-07-262h 58
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Gay For Batman
Kicking ass, taking names and making rainbows…
Week of: July 9 – July 16, 2012
This week I am joined by Vanessa Gabriel from Girls-Gone-Geek.com as we tackle everything from DC Comics, superhero movies, Community, Felicia Day and my (unhealthy) love of Batman; to politics, ObamaCare, the 24-hour news cycle and just about anything in between!
In this over 3-hour program, Vanessa and I had a blast just goofing off and having our own little geek session, before eventually moving to some of the top stories of the w...2012-07-073h 12
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Will Work For Money
Week of: June 25 – July 2, 2012
Prompted by a listener email, this week’s show revolves entirely around job hunting tips and how to increase your chances of landing the job that you want in a difficult economy.
Leah, a listener in Pennsylvania, wrote to me and described her frustration and fear relating to the current economy and the difficulty that she and her boyfriend have had in finding a job – despite their degrees and experience.
A few years ago, when the economy first...2012-06-221h 37
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Where's the Beef?
"President Obama is out of touch with the average American and their economic concerns."
- Said the guy who is building a $12 Million mansion on the beach with its own custom-built car elevator.
Week of: June 11 – June 18, 2012
This week’s discussion begins with the campaign fundraising results for May – including what Romney’s superior $77 million-dollar haul could signify – in addition to the infusion of corporate money (thanks to the ‘Citizens United’ Supreme Court decision) into our political process and how new media has made running for President...2012-06-111h 22
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Confessions of a N00b...
Week of: May 21 – May 28, 2012
This week I am joined by a new voice to the program, Elke, as we discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic and MMORPG gaming, as we put our full-frontal nerdery on display.
As a lifelong gamer, I have always avoided the world of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPG) due to the “time-suck” associated with them. However, as a life long Star Wars fan, the draw of a game dedicated to its universe was simply too hard to pass up.
On this week’s show, we cover two different perspectives from both a relative noob to the genr...2012-05-202h 09
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Adam, Eve & Steve
Week of: May 14 – May 21, 2012
The topic of gay marriage made its way into the news again recently – conveniently during another election year – therefore I enlist the help of frequent guest-host, Patrick, as we discuss the subject within the context of equality, civil rights, religion and politics.
My opinion on the topic is well known by long time listeners of the program, however the debate has been renewed this week, prompted by a ban on same-sex marriage in North Carolina…where you can marry your cousin, just not...2012-05-122h 17
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.The Podfather: Starting Your Own Podcast
Where the magic happens...
Week of: April 30 – May 8, 2012
We have a doozy of a show for you this week – 4 hours of “doozyness”, in fact – as we delve into how to create your own podcast and everything that you need to know to get started and have the best chance at creating a successful show. As someone who has been doing a podcast for over 7 years – of which is listened to in over 100 countries – there are a lot of tips, tricks and lessons (including mistakes) that I have learned over the years.
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Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Million Dollar Mommy
My Jedi Shadow Brings All The Sith To The Yard
Week of: April 16 – April 23, 2012
I kick off this week’s program by briefly discussing my newest nerd obsession, “Star Wars: The Old Republic” (SWTOR) and my first experience with an MMORPG…n00b style. Is it worth trading an hour of sleep each night per level my character rises?
Moving on to the week in news, I discuss the burden and hardship that Ann Romney had to endure while raising 5 boys full-time with only a mer...2012-04-141h 29
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Etch-A-Sketches & Skittles
Shake After Primary For New Principles, Stances & Opinions
Week of: March 26 – April 2, 2012
As if the title wasn’t self-explanatory enough. ;)
This week I dive into the hotly debated and controversial circumstances surrounding the Trayvon Martin shooting; including a timeline of the events and my opinion of the case. Should George Zimmerman be arrested…or is he protected under Florida’s, “Stand Your Ground” law? Was the shooting racially motivated? Were the Sanford police department woefully inept and negligent in their handling of the case?
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Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Super Size Me
Sample of Patrick's Notes Taken At SxSW
Week of: Mar 19 – Mar 26, 2012
Since I was unable to record a new show the last 2 weeks, I decided to make it up to all of you with this 3-hour / ‘Super Sized’ edition of Stimulated Boredom (who loves ‘ya?).
This week I am joined by Patrick, who recently returned from SxSW, as he shares many of the panels he attended, the innovations introduced at the conference and the newest trends in film, social media, music and interactive design...2012-03-172h 49
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.MegaCon 2012Week of: Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2012
MegaCon 2012: Orlando, Florida
Recently I attended my very first comic book convention, replete with costume play (“cosplay”), panels and a packed convention floor filled with all kinds of geeky goodies.
Joining me to discuss MegaCon – which was held in Orlando – is Vanessa G from Girls-Gone-Geek.com, who also attended and would never miss the opportunity to discuss my experience as a comic convention virgin!
This week’s show is heavily “geek fueled”, as we talk about the ma...2012-02-241h 38
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Brokeredback MountainWeek of: Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2012
The GOP primaries begin to heat-up as Rick Santorum sweeps in a surprising 3-State victory and talk of a possible brokered convention (although still unlikely) takes on a more serious tone. Nothing says “lack of vision and focus” like having a different candidate win each primary. ;)
This week I also discuss much of the news over the past week, including President Obama’s misinformed and mistaken mandate that all religious organizations must make contraception available / accessible within their employees’ healthcare plan.
I disagree...2012-02-111h 26
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.State Of The DisunionWeek of: Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2012
As President Obama delivers his 3rd State of the Union address before Congress – his last before the 2012 election – I offer up my thoughts on the over 6-pages of notes I took during the speech…I know, I have a problem and am (not) seeking help.
However, despite the soaring oratory and bi-partisan rhetoric, I offer an alternative intention to the speech and how it may lay the groundwork for the President’s entire re-election bid and how he plans to define the upcoming contest against whomever the...2012-01-281h 50
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.SOPA On The ROPEWeek of: Jan 23 – Jan 30, 2012
This week we are joined by crowd-favorite and resident geek-girl, Vanessa G, of Girls-Gone-Geek.com . It’s always a blast to have her on the program, as there is no telling where the conversation may veer!
Vanessa doesn’t just have strong opinions on comic books, as demonstrated by the over 2.5 hour discussion of everything from SOPA – and the subsequent blackout of many popular sites (including our own) in protest – to an entertainment industry struggling to keep up with the ways that people consume content and antiquat...2012-01-212h 41
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Electile DysfunctionWeek of: Jan 9 – Jan 16, 2012
This week I put on my “strategist’s hat” and discuss the aftermath of the Iowa caucus, Romney’s narrow victory, Santorum’s last minute surge and my predictions for the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries.
This is the part of politics that I enjoy, working the numbers and determining my predictions for what people can expect and should look out for in the coming weeks. What does Santorum’s surprisingly strong finish (ostensibly tying Romney) mean? How long will the RNC allow the nomination...2012-01-071h 50
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Revenge of the BoogerWeek of: Dec 26 – Jan 2, 2012
Show Note: My apologies for the “hot” mic this week. I added some new components to my system this weekend, which adjusted (pls see: “fucked up”) my audio settings and I didn’t catch it until after we completed the recording.
I know it’s difficult to imagine (“Oh, the Humanity!”), but did you know that Stimulated Boredom used to have a permanent co-host? IT’S TRUE!
This week marks the triumphant (guest) return of Chris – aka: “Booger” – who had a short, but distinguished stin...2011-12-273h 40
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Warning: Do Not Operate Heavy MachineryWeek of: Dec 19 – Dec 26, 2011
Disclaimer: Despite being sick and hopped up on a delicious cocktail of drugs and coffee, the show must go on! Therefore I cannot be held entirely responsible for the tangential nature of my thoughts and ramblings this week. Please voice all complaints with the Food & Drug Administration.
After nearly a decade, 800+ billion dollars spent and over 4,000 American deaths, the War in Iraq is finally coming to end. As the December 31st deadline looms for all American troops to withdraw from Iraq, I discuss the impact that...2011-12-171h 30
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Republi-Go-Round
Week of: Nov 21 – Nov 28, 2011
Had a lot to talk about this week; so much so that I needed to break it up into 2 segments!
In this week’s (over 2 hour) main segment, I delve into the many gaffes and the constantly rotating Poll-Merry-Go-Round that is the GOP field of Presidential candidates. To help illustrate my point, I incorporated some audio montages of a few personal favorites, while detailing my belief as to why the majority of them could never be considered serious candidates in a Gene...2011-11-192h 07
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Kindle Fire: ReviewedWeek of: Nov 21 – Nov 28, 2011
Many of you may have already read my comprehensive breakdown and first impressions of the Kindle Fire when it was first announced back in September. Well, the day has finally arrived and I now have the shiny new device in my hands!
I’ve spent the last week with the Kindle Fire – primarily enjoying my new toy – but also prepping for a video review that I plan to do on the device in the next week or so for the benefit of the listeners. As a result, I...2011-11-191h 32
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Boastful IgnoranceWeek of: Nov 7 – Nov 14, 2011
I’ve been away for the last couple of weeks, so I decided to just jump right in!
This week’s discussion includes reports of GOP front-runner, Herman Cain, wanting to deliver his “meatlover’s pizza” to a couple of former female employees and Cain’s astounding inability to get his story straight relating to multiple sexual harassment claims filed against him in the late 90′s. Although the Cain Campaign was given ample notice (10 days) of the impending breaking story, they still managed to issue contradictory an...2011-11-052h 14
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Geek Lunch Part Deux: When Geeks AttackWeek of: Oct 17 – Oct 24, 2011
Listeners of Stimulated Boredom are undoubtedly familiar with the popular guest appearances of Girls-Gone-Geek.com co-creator, Vanessa G on the show. Vanessa and her G3 cohort, Erika, have also started their ownpodcast entitled, “Geek Lunch”…the first episode of which I had shared with the SB listeners back in July.
Well, the ladies at G3 have recorded their 2nd installment to their new podcasting venture, and – since the first episode was so positively received by Stimulated Boredom listeners – I wanted to share the next episode and help to pro...2011-10-1750 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.iRIP & Kindle FireWeek of: Oct 10 – Oct 17, 2011
For tech fans of the show (pls see: “geeks“…don’t worry, I’m one of you), we have put together a whopper of a program (over 2.5 hrs) for you this week!
With the tragic passing of Apple icon, Steve Jobs, I am joined by guest host Patrick as we delve into Jobs’ legacy and his influence over the computer industry, pop-culture, technology and the world.
We begin with a biographical overview of Jobs’ life and subsequent rise in the world of personal comp...2011-10-082h 38
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Armadillo Anal ProbeWeek of: Sept 26 – Oct 3, 2011
Part of the fun each week is figuring out why a segment earned its title. ;)
In this week’s show, I ended up falling into an overall stream of consciousness that covered everything from the President’s address to Congress and details relating to the American Jobs Act, to the struggling economy and how our politics is only making it worse.
To kick the show off, I continue to (shamelessly) indulge my love of my Alma Mater, Florida State, and do a quick...2011-09-241h 35
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Hot Pockets & HormonesThis week, I am joined by listener-favorite Vanessa G of Girls-Gone-Geek.com, as we take a welcome departure from the usual show topics to discuss all things Dragon*Con and take an entertaining, informative & insightful romp through geek culture, comic books, cosplay and her experience at the Atlanta conference.
This week’s show is specifically geared towards geeks, as Vanessa recounts the goings-on at a comics conference, including: Half-naked superhero body paint, the continued allure of Carrie Fisher, (alleged) nerd orgies, the panel she attended with Felicia Day, her ‘True Blood’ obsession gone wrong and being called a ‘hooker’ b...2011-09-091h 28
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Texas ToastRick Perry enters the Presidential race, further diluting a weak GOP field and apparently convincing himself that the American people want another "cowboy" from Texas in the White House. I weigh his chances and explain the difference between a "primary candidate" and an "electable general election candidate"...since the people who urged Perry to run evidently never did.
This segment transitions into a wider question: Who really has a chance to beat Obama? As an independent supporter of Obama in the 2008 election, I discuss the one GOP candidate who could attract independents like me, while...2011-08-271h 44
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Retards Chasing Butterflies...Week of: Aug 15 - Aug 22, 2011
I was away the last couple of weeks due to some travel (sorry about that), however I am back and I brought reinforcements! This week I am joined by listener favorite, Patrick, as we discuss the week in politics and news.
First, the college football season is almost upon us, so you'll have to forgive our indulgence in starting the show off by discussing our Alma Mater's #5 Preseason ranking and how we see the season shaping up for our beloved 'Noles. However, we quickly segue into t...2011-08-131h 43
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Raise The RoofI have avoided the (infuriating) subject long enough; therefore in this week's show I discuss everything you need to know about the current debt ceiling debate: What is the debt ceiling? How much is it and how often has it been raised? What happens if we default? What are the issues under debate and why aren't the two parties in agreement? Is China our new Daddy?
The intention of this week's show is to help listeners better understand the complexity of the issue, so I took considerable time researching and organizing the information and eventually...2011-07-241h 42
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.To Boldly Go...With the final launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (30 years after the first shuttle launch of Columbia in 1981), so ends a chapter in U.S. space exploration and travel, as the shuttle fleet is officially retired.
This week I wanted to take some time to discuss the history of the shuttle program, from its beginnings (as an idea) in the late 60's...all the way up to it's conclusion in 2011.
What was the program initially intended to do? What were some of the early designs? How long were the shuttles intended to...2011-07-091h 09
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Geek LunchIn this special mid-week show, I wanted to provide some much deserved exposure to the first-ever podcast from the talented ladies at Girls-Gone-Geek.com.
Listeners of Stimulated Boredom are undoubtedly familiar with the popular guest appearances of G3 co-creator, Vanessa G on the show. Her partner-in-crime, E. Peterman, was also recently a contributing writer for StimulatedBoredom.com when she reviewed, "X-Men: First Class."
As a producer of original content myself, I have a lot of love, respect and admiration for those who are passionate about something and who take that commitment t...2011-07-0758 min
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.And The Rocket's Red GlareWeek of: July 7 - July 11, 2011 (Original Air Date - July 2008)
Due to the 'Fourth of July' holiday, I decided to bust out an older segment (with an updated intro) that I had recorded back in July of 2008, in which I did a historical discussion of the "Declaration of Independence" and the causes | reasons leading up to our desire to separate from England to form a new nation.
I'm not sure if playing an older segment makes me extremely lazy or extremely efficient (I prefer the latter), but seeing how our history a...2011-07-021h 30
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Puppy-Kicking PedophilesWeek of: June 20 - June 27, 2011
Don't worry, you didn't accidentally stumble into the Anti-PETA | NAMBLA Podcast, as always the title of the show will make sense once you listen to the segment.
This week I primarily cover the Republican Debate in New Hampshire, of which was the first debate in which presumptive front-runner - Mitt Romney - attended.
Who came out ahead? Who hurt / helped themselves? What exchanges, questions and responses stood out? Who has the best chance of being (realistically) competitive against President Obama in the 2012 El...2011-06-181h 29
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Have You Seen My Wiener?Week of: June 13 - June 20, 2011
Are you surprised? Of course not, that is why the first topic of discussion this week revolves around "Wiener-Gate." As more women come forward with inappropriate images of Rep. Weiner's...ahem, wiener...in addition to racy emails & messages, I spend a little time not necessarily covering the events of the past two weeks, but more about my reasons for why he should step down. This includes my criticism of liberal blogs and pundits who use examples of Republican scandals as some form of justification for absolving Rep. Weiner of wrongdoing...2011-06-112h 08
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.The Veruca Salt SocietyYou know those epic conversations that you have with a friend over a few glasses of , wherein you exchange ideas, opinions and personal stories about a particular subject? This week I invite you to be a fly on the wall during one of those chats, as the show is joined by guest host & listener favorite, Vanessa G of Girls-Gone-Geek.com. As is the case with all of Vanessa's appearances, the discussion is an entertaining and interesting blend of silly, sarcastic, serious and thought-provoking. :)
The topic of conversation was on the issue of consumerism and its...2011-06-052h 49
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Silversun Pickup LinesFor the second segment of this week's show I will be playing my friend Jon's music podcast, "Listen Hear...Thank Me Later", in which he was gracious enough (aka: I blackmailed him) to invite on as a guest.
As is the format of Jon's show, each week he introduces 3 bands / 3 songs per artist that he thinks people should be listening to. This week he covered a couple of my own personal favorites, so asked me to join in to share in creating the magic. ;)
This week's artists: Mansions, Two Door Cinema...2011-06-052h 37
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Weapons of Mass TurbationI'm trying to get this week's show up before the Rapture begins, as it may be the last time that some of you ever hear my voice again. But for the rest of you, I am certain that I will be left behind to record again, so you can continue to get your boredom stimulated during the apocalypse. :)
I’m not going to lie, due to an extremely busy week and lack of sleep, I felt a little discombobulated and off my “game” this week as I discussed and recounted some of the week’s news, b...2011-05-211h 11
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Head Like a Hole...Ding Dong Bin Laden’s Dead!
Due to the astounding news of Osama bin Laden’s capture and death, I decided to record a special mid-week segment to provide a comprehensive, informative and entertaining discussion, with guest host Patrick, about the death of bin Laden, the operation that nabbed him, historical context, the politics, ideology and conspiracies surrounding the event.
This 3-hour discussion will likely be one of the more all-encompassing segments that you will hear on the subject matter, as we cover the details relating to the: News, Raid...2011-05-052h 55
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Bye Bye Birther (aka: Donald the Douchebag)This week we have a LOT to cover, as ‘Stimulated Boredom’ is joined again by perennial listener favorite, Patrick!
Some big news to kick off the show, as we discuss the recent release of President Obama’s long-form birth certificate and whether this will finally appease and silence the ridiculous “birther” movement.
Should Obama have released it? What effect might this have on the political discourse, emerging 2012 GOP candidates and the election landscape?
And of course, no “birther” discussion would be complete without mentioning Donald Trump and his monumental...2011-04-302h 00
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Brought To You By The Letter "F"Last week I provided you guys with the first ever episode of a new hosted music magazine podcast that I helped my friend Jon create entitled, “Listen Hear…Thank Me Later.”
As I mentioned previously, I am producing the initial episodes of Jon’s program, along with temporarily guest hosting, and wanted to send out a BIG THANK YOU to all of the ‘Stimulated Boredom’ listeners who were so welcoming of the segment!
Therefore, this week I bring you the SECOND episode of Jon’s show, as I would like to help him gain...2011-04-302h 01
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Budget on a StickReturned and refreshed from my travels, I focus this week’s discussion on some of the major news of the past 2 weeks, primarily the budget battle that almost led to a government shutdown and was averted (literally) in the final hours.
How similar / different was this battle from the shutdown that occurred in 1995? I also focus on the gross mischaracterization (as framed by the GOP) of Planned Parenthood and the preventative health services that they provide, and my issue with trying to force ideological issues (on either side of the isle) by way of da...2011-04-161h 18
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.One if by South, Two if by SouthwestFresh off his recent trip to SXSW, we are joined by guest host Patrick, as we wax poetic on all things geek (woot!).
This segment revolves around some of the newest trends and innovations in interactive design, social media, gaming and technology.
Patrick also recounts his meeting with Felicia Day (“The Guild”), the power of taking fancy notes and what the future holds for how we interact with companies, websites and entertainment.
We also discuss some of the announcements from CTIA and the newest smart phones on the...2011-04-031h 08
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Great Scott! Obama Has a Time Machine!In the second segment of this week's show we turn our attention to the week in news.
Libya: Is the U.S. engaging in third conflict in the Middle East? Did Obama require Congressional approval before launching Cruise missiles into the country? What is the "mission", end-game and role of the U.S. and NATO allies in enforcing the no-fly zone? Is it possible to support the fall of Gaddafi, yet not have to commit long-term to the potential aftermath of a country without leadership and/or prolonged nation-building to fill any vacuum left by Ga...2011-04-032h 49
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.On JapanThis week's main segment centers entirely on the tragic events in Japan.
From a horrifying 9.0 earthquake, followed by a devastating tsunami, tremendous loss of life and now the desperate scramble to bring a potential nuclear disaster under control.
The story of the tsunami has unfortunately been overshadowed by the ongoing efforts to contain the failing nuclear reactors and spent fuel rods in storage at the Fukashima Daiichi plant. In my efforts to help to bring some understanding to what is occurring at the plant, the risks and potential solutions...I...2011-03-191h 05
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Rabble Rabble
In the second segment of this week's show...well, quite frankly, I'm all over the place...as I discuss some of the most recent news that occurred / caught my attention since the last new show, trying to squeeze my opinion of all of it into one segment!
I start with recent comments made by Mike Huckabee, as a result of his 'not so subtle' tip of the hat to the Tea Party crowd and perhaps the beginning of some preliminary 2012 election rhetoric. As a result, I dissect his remarks, their intent (in m...2011-03-191h 08
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.State of the UnionsAmidst the protests in Wisconsin between Governor Walker and teacher's unions over collective bargaining rights (including salary & benefits) and the state budget deficit, I try to shed some light on the situtation, while dissecting the political ramifications of removing a union's primary form of leverage. Are unions a good thing? What would 'breaking the backs' of organized labor mean for unions and future election math? Would stripping the unions of their bargaining rights really solve the budget deficit problems in Wisconsin (or other states, for that matter)?
As someone who has never been in a...2011-02-261h 54
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Unicorn Gang BangJoined by guest host Patrick, I think we were able to solve all the world's problems (and then some) in this 3 hour segment that drifts seamlessly between serious and silly (rinse and repeat)!
We start off with a follow up to the events in Egypt, Mubarack stepping down, the military taking over and the suspension of their constitution. We weight the effects of democracy in the middle east, in addition to similar protests popping up in Iran & Bahrain.
Next, we cover the CPAC convention and whether there is any viable GOP c...2011-02-192h 53
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Pyramid SchemeThis week I am joined by guest host, Patrick. In the main segment of the show, we discuss the current situation in Egypt.
As protests erupt over the authoritarian rule of President Mubarak, we cover the reasons for the uprising, U.S. response and provide some historical context relating to Egypt's place in the region as our ally and how the protests began. We also attempt to tackle the issue of Democracy as a principle versus practice, in addition to the U.S. governments history of propping up rulers in different parts of the world...2011-01-301h 22
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Sporting Superman UnderoosTime to change gears a little! In the second segment, we offer our impressions and review of the eagerly anticipated DC Universe Online. This discussion covers the gambit as it relates to MMORPG's; from the perspective of a 'noob' (Dana) to a more seasoned veteran of the genre (Patrick). Was the game worth the 8 year wait? Was SOE able to pull off the thrill of fighting alongside the likes of Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor & The Joker? What the hell is an MMO, anyway?
Additional discussions include our thoughts on the State of the Union, some o...2011-01-301h 47
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Blowing The Electoral Load...Prompted by a listener request, I offer my predictions and analysis of what the 2012 presidential election landscape may look like. Can Obama win a second term? Will the GOP's allegiance with the Tea Party come back to bite them in the ass? What issues will take center stage? Just a little armchair political analysis to consider. ;)
I also discuss the "fallout" from the Ricky Gervais' hosting appearance at the Golden Globes and whether it is possible for comedy to go, "too far." Fans of the show should already know where I am going to come...2011-01-222h 31
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.The Rhetoric of ViolenceThis week's main segment focuses on the tragic shooting in Arizona that left 6 dead and over a dozen injured, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Is it dangerous (and irresponsible) to engage in the rhetoric of violence when referring to those you disagree with politically? Are terms like, "2nd Amendment remedies", "armed and dangerous", "revolution", "reload" and "take up arms" intended to incite / promote fear and distrust in Government to a particular demographic for political gains?
Although the events in Arizona do not appear to be politically motivated, should the sheer coincidence of...2011-01-151h 44
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Boredom BitesA discussion of other recent news stories: We say goodbye to Dick Winters, of 'Band of Brothers', WWII and Easy Company / 101st Airborne fame; including commentary on 'The Greatest Generation' and how subsequent generations match up. The misguided editing of the Mark Twain literary classic, "Huckleberry Finn" and more.
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Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Stimulated Lang SyneAuld Lang Syne - sing it with me folks! - as we kick off the first show of the New Year with a myriad of discussion that includes: Religion, the repeal of, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", the passage of the 9/11 Health Bill (and partisan politics), what I got for Christmas, the new SB Android app, job hunting tips and much more during this 2 hour segment.
On a personal note, I offer my sincere appreciation to the thousands of listeners who helped to make 2010 a great year for Stimulated Boredom...and as the show enters its 6th year...2010-12-311h 59
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Arsenic and Old LeaksThis week we have a GREAT program for you! I am joined by Patrick as we talk about everything from arsenic-based aliens, the Wikileaks "scandal", Net Neutrality and a whole host of other subjects discussed between two good friends having an entertaining (and informative) conversation for all to hear.
I hope that you enjoy this over 2 hour segment as much as we enjoyed recording it, it's chock full of all kinds of boredom stimulating goodness. :)
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Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Don't TSA Me, Bro!Recently there has been a lot of discussion of the new TSA body scanners & pat-down security checks at airports and whether they are a violation of privacy. I recently encountered these new measures on a trip to Chicago.
I discuss the reactionary nature of our airport security and how we always seem to be behind the curve. Additionally I discuss a few measures that I feel would be more effective than continually adjusting our security based upon PAST threats and trying to anticipate FUTURE threats.
The show is rounded out with s...2010-11-201h 48
Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Rally Envy...Sorry folks, a little discombobulated this week as I attempted to record the show while medicated and recovering from recent travel and being sick.
However, like a doped up soldier, I still managed to trudge through a couple of hours discussing my time at, "The Rally to Restore Sanity" and the results of the Midterm Election for your entertainment. This week I am joined by a fuzzy brain, unicorns and a pink llama...but that might be the meds talking.
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Stimulated Boredom | Reviews. Gadgets. Gaming. Geek Culture. Podcast.Constitooshunal Skholar...Prompted by current events (aka: the Delaware debates), this segment delves into the Separation of Church & State clause within the 1st Amendment...and Christine O'Donnell's lack of knowledge about either.
I also discuss NPR's firing of Juan Williams for his recent comments and whether it was a 1st Amendment issue (as claimed) or the right thing for NPR to do. Plus the teaching of Creationism Vs Evolution in public schools and more! www.stimulatedboredom.com 2010-10-231h 27