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The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: September 6, 2009 — UFO Expert Curt SutherlyWe are proud to present veteran paranormal researcher Curt Sutherly, author of "UFO Mysteries: A Reporter Seeks the Truth," who discusses the progression of UFO evidence and belief systems. He'll also tell a few anecdotes about his longtime friendship with our host, Gene Steinberg and their joint explorations of the strange and the unknown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2024-12-171h 52The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: September 17, 2006 — Robert M. Collins and Paul H. SmithGene Steinberg and David Biedny present a rare appearance from controversial former Air Force intelligence officer Robert M. Collins, identified by some as "Condor" in the so-called Aviary. He was author of the provocative UFO book "Exempt from Disclosure," 2nd Edition. Was he some sort of disinformation agent? Also featured is Paul H. Smith, author of "Reading the Enemy's Mind: Inside Star Gate — America's Psychic Espionage Program."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2024-07-181h 47
The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: April 10, 2011 — Former Governor Jesse VenturaA real classic: Gene Steinberg and Chris O'Brien present former pro-wrestler and Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, a conspiracy theorist and author of “63 Documents the Government Doesn’t Want You to Read,” who talks about the Kennedy assassination and other intriguing conspiracies in modern history. This is a wide-ranging politically incorrect discussion where Ventura got so involved in what he was saying that he stayed for the full episode, rather than half an episode as he originally planned.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2024-07-161h 58The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: April 11, 2006 — Cryptozoologist Loren Coleman and Roswell Expert Dennis BalthaserIn one of the earliest episodes of The Paracast, Gene Steinberg and David Biedny present cryptozoologist Loren Coleman with the low-down on the mystery creatures that may lurk among us, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and Mothman. Independent UFO researcher, journalist and lecturer Dennis Balthaser discusses the Roswell UFO crash and Area 51. Sadly, David is no longer with us. Note: The audio quality is not quite up to current standards, but this classic episode is defintely worth a listen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2024-07-091h 30
The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: May 9, 2006 — Alien Implant Investigator Dr. Roger LeirIn this classic episode, Gene Steinberg and David Biedny welcome podiatric physician Dr. Roger Leir, who talked about his work in investigating UFOs. Dr. Leir said that he has actually removed alleged alien implants from abductees and had many outspoken views on the subject. Dr. Leir died on March 14, 2014 with much of his research still unresolved. This episode also focuses on personal experiences from Gene and David along with some observations on UFO abductions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2024-07-011h 25
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!June 1, 2024 — Former Cohost Grayson SteinbergGene presents a special appearance by his son, Grayson Steinberg, the original cohost for The Tech Night Owl LIVE. Grayson and Gene will bring you up to date on how they created their sci-fi book series, “Attack of the Rockoids and the various approaches of providing technology in school systems. Grayson first began to write while still in grade school, beginning with short plays performed by his classmates, and also wrote a number of short science fiction and fantasy stories, both for his schoolwork and on his own time. He also wrote two guest articles for his dad’s “Mac Reality...2024-06-0155 min
The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioClassic Episode: February 28, 2006 — PREMIERE EPISODE! Jim Moseley and Brad SteigerNow with better audio and fewer ads: This is the original, premiere episode of The Paracast, with Gene Steinberg and David Biedny, where we explored the personality side of the world of UFOs with Jim Moseley, editor/publisher of Saucer Smear and prolific UFO and paranormal author Brad Steiger. Sadly David, Jim and Brad are no longer with us. This episode is reposted with respect to their memories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2024-05-091h 30
The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioAugust 13, 2023 — Dennis Stamey with Tim SwartzGene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Fortean researcher Dennis Stamey, someone Gene first met 50 years ago. Dennis became interested in UFOs in 1966 during the worldwide flap of the late 1960s, immersing himself in magazine articles written by John A. Keel. As well he studied the works of Charles Fort, and Gray Barker. Eventually he started churning out a cheap mimeographed newsletter entitled Spacecraft Review and also contributed articles to Gene Steinberg's Caveat Emptor. He also took up a correspondence with Richard Shaver, who often called him an "idiot." By the 1970s, life called and Dennis set his interests in UFOs...2023-08-131h 57The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioApril 12, 2020 — Christopher O’BrienChristopher O'Brien is no stranger to The Paracast. Longtime listeners will immediately recognize him as the voice of insight and wit alongside Gene Steinberg between 2010 and 2018. Along with a healthy dose of dry humor, Chris and Gene together interviewed hundreds of guests, the roster of which is a virtual Who's Who in the field of Ufology and the paranormal. Chris is also the author of Secrets of The Mysterious Valley, Stalking The Tricksters, and Stalking The Herd: Unraveling the Cattle Mutilation Mystery. Together these works constitute countless hours of field work and in-depth research into strange experiences, UFOs, and the my...2020-04-122h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioNovember 24, 2019 — Shop Talk with Gene, Randall and MarkComing November 24 to The Paracast (www.theparacast.com): Gene and Randall, joined by forum regular Mark Jackson for a special roundtable, where a host of subjects are on the agenda. In addition to the state of UFO research, the trio moves on to cutting-edge research. In response to news that Google may have made a breakthrough in developing a quantum computer, there is an extended conversation about quantum mechanics, consciousness, whether we are all living in a simulation, and even a brief debate about using the acronym UAP instead of UFO. Randall explains why he regards UFO as more informative...2019-11-242h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 8, 2018In a very special encore episode, we present ethical hacker Jason Lang of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It's one of the top cybersecurity events where a ton of new vulnerabilities and hacker tricks are revealed. This year, as usual, they are revealing new attacks on smartphones, wearables, computers and other personal gadgets, along with IoT, cars and more. Also to be presented is new research on criminal trends in the Dark Web. Jason provides common sense details about the various tricks of the hacker trade, and how you can...2018-12-092h 40
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 3, 2018This week, we are joined by independent tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Wirecutter and other publications. The discussion begins with Apple's recent penchant for raising prices in light of flat sales for its key products, such as the iPhone, iPad and Mac. With the new models introduced in September and October of this year, there have been healthy increases, so we now have a 12.9-inch iPad selling for as much as $1,899 in U.S. dollars, and an iMac reaching $4,199 U.S. when it's all decked out. The iMac it replaced, which was introduced in...2018-11-042h 40
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!November 3, 2018 — Rob Pegoraro and Jeff GametThis week, we are joined by independent tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Wirecutter and other publications. The discussion begins with Apple's recent penchant for raising prices in light of flat sales for its key products, such as the iPhone, iPad and Mac. With the new models introduced in September and October of this year, there have been healthy increases, so we now have a 12.9-inch iPad selling for as much as $1,899 in U.S. dollars, and an iMac reaching $4,199 U.S. when it's all decked out. The iMac it replaced, which was introduced in 2014, st...2018-11-042h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 27, 2018This week, we feature outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. After the usual complaints about Skype 8 for the Mac, John talks about the things he loves — and hates — about his Apple Watch Series 4, as Gene sits back and checks the time on his $12.88 Walmart calendar watch. There will also be discussions about 4K TV coming of age, and about Apple's possible plans for its forthcoming lineup of TV shows. And just what is Apple planning for its October 30, 2018 media event in Gene's hometown, Brooklyn, NY? Will it include, as expected, refreshes to the iPad...2018-10-282h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!October 27, 2018 — John Martellaro and Jason GlassbergThis week, we feature outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. After the usual complaints about Skype 8 for the Mac, John talks about the things he loves — and hates — about his Apple Watch Series 4, as Gene sits back and checks the time on his $12.88 Walmart calendar watch. There will also be discussions about 4K TV coming of age, and about Apple's possible plans for its forthcoming lineup of TV shows. And just what is Apple planning for its October 30, 2018 media event in Gene's hometown, Brooklyn, NY? Will it include, as expected, refreshes to the iPad Pro...2018-10-282h 39The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!October 20, 2018 — Kirk McElhearn and Jeff GametThis week, we feature outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, Gene and Kirk began by repeating their usual complaints about Skype glitches before exploring such topics as Kirk's problems with the Apple Stores in the UK, which aren't rated terribly high for customer service. Kirk also reveals what iPhone he might end up purchasing from the new lineup introduced in September. With an Apple media event set for October 30, 2018, in Brooklyn, NY, Gene and Kirk wonder whether the conventional wisdom that new iPads and Macs will be introduced is correct. Is it even possible that Apple might provide a brief...2018-10-212h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 20, 2018This week, we feature outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, Gene and Kirk began by repeating their usual complaints about Skype glitches before exploring such topics as Kirk's problems with the Apple Stores in the UK, which aren't rated terribly high for customer service. Kirk also reveals what iPhone he might end up purchasing from the new lineup introduced in September. With an Apple media event set for October 30, 2018, in Brooklyn, NY, Gene and Kirk wonder whether the conventional wisdom that new iPads and Macs will be introduced is correct. Is it even possible that Apple might provide a...2018-10-212h 40
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 29, 2018In a very special encore episode, we present writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, both of whom talk about their different approaches to watching TV. Gene actually cares about the technology, while Adam will more or less accept anything that works. The Apple TV isn't treated well by Gene, who suggests that at least some sets with built-in smart features are more or less just as useful. There's also a discussion about the HomePod, and its tendency to sound a little bassy. And what about Siri? Has it truly reached its potential or does it need work? What about a...2018-09-302h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!September 29, 2018 — Adam Engst and Jeff GametIn a very special encore episode, we present writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, both of whom talk about their different approaches to watching TV. Gene actually cares about the technology, while Adam will more or less accept anything that works. The Apple TV isn't treated well by Gene, who suggests that at least some sets with built-in smart features are more or less just as useful. There's also a discussion about the HomePod, and its tendency to sound a little bassy. And what about Siri? Has it truly reached its potential or does it need work? What about a p...2018-09-302h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 8, 2018This week we present a very special encore episode that features ethical hacker Jason Lang of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It's one of the top cybersecurity events where a ton of new vulnerabilities and hacker tricks are revealed. This year, as usual, they are revealing new attacks on smartphones, wearables, computers and other personal gadgets, along with IoT, cars and more. Also to be presented is new research on criminal trends in the Dark Web. Jason provides common sense details about the various tricks of the hacker trade, and...2018-09-092h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!September 8, 2018 — Jason Lang and Stephen BakerThis week we present a very special encore episode that features ethical hacker Jason Lang of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It's one of the top cybersecurity events where a ton of new vulnerabilities and hacker tricks are revealed. This year, as usual, they are revealing new attacks on smartphones, wearables, computers and other personal gadgets, along with IoT, cars and more. Also to be presented is new research on criminal trends in the Dark Web. Jason provides common sense details about the various tricks of the hacker trade, and how...2018-09-092h 39
The Michael Decon ProgramGene Steinberg - 2017 FinaleEpisode 79: 2017 Finale In this Finale episode Michael welcomed Gene Steinberg, Gene is an award-winning journalist who first discovered the magic of writing while still a teenager. He edited his own science fiction and New Age fanzine, and began writing a science fiction novel about an Earth man who finds himself in an unknown land faced with life-threatening situations. He is the Host/Executive Producer for the Paracast as well as the host for the Tech Night Owl LIVE. Both radio shows went into syndication to dozens of radio stations in the U.S. via the GCN network. After going over...2018-08-2854 min
The Michael Decon ProgramGene Steinberg - 2017 FinaleEpisode 79: 2017 Finale In this Finale episode Michael welcomed Gene Steinberg, Gene is an award-winning journalist who first discovered the magic of writing while still a teenager. He edited his own science fiction and New Age fanzine, and began writing a science fiction novel about an Earth man who finds himself in an unknown land faced with life-threatening situations. He is the Host/Executive Producer for the Paracast as well as the host for the Tech Night Owl LIVE. Both radio shows went into syndication to dozens of radio stations in the U.S. via the GCN network. After going...2018-08-2854 minThe Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!August 18, 2018 — Jeff Gamet and Jason GlassbergIn a special encore episode, we feature commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in an extended pop culture chat. After a brief talk about the first female Doctor Who, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, the focus moves to comic book movies, and the dark approach taken by DC Comics compared to the lighter fare from Marvel. Gene provides a detailed report about SHAZAM, a character that once competed with Superman, which will be featured in a movie next year. You’ll also hear about the new MacBook Pro, and whether Apple addressed the concerns over...2018-08-192h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 18, 2018In a special encore episode, we feature commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in an extended pop culture chat. After a brief talk about the first female Doctor Who, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, the focus moves to comic book movies, and the dark approach taken by DC Comics compared to the lighter fare from Marvel. Gene provides a detailed report about SHAZAM, a character that once competed with Superman, which will be featured in a movie next year. You’ll also hear about the new MacBook Pro, and whether Apple addressed the conce...2018-08-192h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!August 11, 2018 — Jason Lang and Stephen BakerThis week we present ethical hacker Jason Lang of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It’s one of the top cybersecurity events where a ton of new vulnerabilities and hacker tricks are revealed. This year, as usual, they are revealing new attacks on smartphones, wearables, computers and other personal gadgets, along with IoT, cars and more. Also to be presented is new research on criminal trends in the Dark Web. Jason provides common sense details about the various tricks of the hacker trade, and how you can protect yourself from in...2018-08-122h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 11, 2018This week we present ethical hacker Jason Lang of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It’s one of the top cybersecurity events where a ton of new vulnerabilities and hacker tricks are revealed. This year, as usual, they are revealing new attacks on smartphones, wearables, computers and other personal gadgets, along with IoT, cars and more. Also to be presented is new research on criminal trends in the Dark Web. Jason provides common sense details about the various tricks of the hacker trade, and how you can protect yourself fr...2018-08-122h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!July 21, 2018 — Jeff Gamet and Jason GlassbergThis week we feature commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in an extended pop culture chat. After a brief talk about the first female Doctor Who, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, the focus moves to comic book movies, and the dark approach taken by DC Comics compared to the lighter fare from Marvel. Gene provides a detailed report about SHAZAM, a character that once competed with Superman, which will be featured in a movie next year. You'll also hear about the new MacBook Pro, and whether Apple addressed the concerns over the previous model. Th...2018-07-222h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 21, 2018This week we feature commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in an extended pop culture chat. After a brief talk about the first female Doctor Who, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, the focus moves to comic book movies, and the dark approach taken by DC Comics compared to the lighter fare from Marvel. Gene provides a detailed report about SHAZAM, a character that once competed with Superman, which will be featured in a movie next year. You'll also hear about the new MacBook Pro, and whether Apple addressed the concerns over the previous mo...2018-07-222h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 30, 2018This week we present commentator Rene Ritchie from iMore. During this episode, Rene will offer a detailed overview of Apple's iOS 12, based on a lengthy preview article he wrote recently. iOS 12 is now available for download as a public beta, for release this fall. You'll learn about all the clever programming tricks Apple's developers used to make the new mobile OS run noticeably faster, especially on older gear, going as far back as the iPhone 6. While most of the new features are largely under the surface, there are a number of useful innovations. As part of an effort to boost S...2018-07-012h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 30, 2018This week we present commentator Rene Ritchie from iMore. During this episode, Rene will offer a detailed overview of Apple's iOS 12, based on a lengthy preview article he wrote recently. iOS 12 is now available for download as a public beta, for release this fall. You'll learn about all the clever programming tricks Apple's developers used to make the new mobile OS run noticeably faster, especially on older gear, going as far back as the iPhone 6. While most of the new features are largely under the surface, there are a number of useful innovations. As part of an effort to b...2018-07-012h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 16, 2018This weekend our guests include outspoken writer/editor Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, The discussion includes Apple's efforts to expand its AR efforts, and Gene's concern that it probably won't mean much unless you're into gaming. And what sort of AR glasses might Apple devise to avoid the problems that afflicted the failed Google Glass? There is also a lengthy discussion of Apple's TV prospects, where it is spending an estimated one billion dollars or more to create original content with well-known producers and directors. What format will Apple use to present these shows, which are e...2018-06-172h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 16, 2018This weekend our guests include outspoken writer/editor Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, The discussion includes Apple's efforts to expand its AR efforts, and Gene's concern that it probably won't mean much unless you're into gaming. And what sort of AR glasses might Apple devise to avoid the problems that afflicted the failed Google Glass? There is also a lengthy discussion of Apple's TV prospects, where it is spending an estimated one billion dollars or more to create original content with well-known producers and directors. What format will Apple use to present these shows, which a...2018-06-172h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 5, 2018This week, we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles, who focuses a main part of his conversation with Gene on Apple’s record earnings for the March 2018 quarter. Despite all the unfounded rumors of poor iPhone X sales, which hurt the company’s stock price for several weeks, Apple reported that its flagship smartphone was its top-selling gadget for every week it was on sale — and thus the top-selling handset on the planet. You’ll also hear about Apple’s decision to discontinue AirPort Wi-Fi routers, why it may have oc...2018-05-062h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 5, 2018This week, we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles, who focuses a main part of his conversation with Gene on Apple’s record earnings for the March 2018 quarter. Despite all the unfounded rumors of poor iPhone X sales, which hurt the company’s stock price for several weeks, Apple reported that its flagship smartphone was its top-selling gadget for every week it was on sale — and thus the top-selling handset on the planet. You’ll also hear about Apple’s decision to discontinue AirPort Wi-Fi routers, why it may hav...2018-05-062h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 14, 2018This week, we present security expert Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security, a Seattle-based ethical hacking firm that advises major tech, financial, retail and healthcare companies. They also work with companies to develop secure apps and software. He is the co-author of the book, "Privacy Defended: Protecting Yourself Online." During this session, Chris will discuss the growing brouhaha over Facebook privacy, and the kind of information they collect about their users. Its unexpected involvement with the 2016 Presidential campaign is also covered, and what about the appearance of Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg before Congress? You'll also hear Chris talk in ge...2018-04-152h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 14, 2018This week, we present security expert Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security, a Seattle-based ethical hacking firm that advises major tech, financial, retail and healthcare companies. They also work with companies to develop secure apps and software. He is the co-author of the book, "Privacy Defended: Protecting Yourself Online." During this session, Chris will discuss the growing brouhaha over Facebook privacy, and the kind of information they collect about their users. Its unexpected involvement with the 2016 Presidential campaign is also covered, and what about the appearance of Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg before Congress? You'll also hear Chris talk...2018-04-152h 40
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 7, 2018This week, we present author and commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who devotes a heavy portion of this segment to focus on the inconsistencies of the two HDR formats for 4K TV, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. He cites instances where it doesn't seem to work even on sets where it's supposedly compatible. Gene and Josh also discuss Apple's recent decision to hire John Giannandrea, former chief of search and artificial intelligence for Google. Will this new employee help Apple fix Siri's problems and advance its AI and V...2018-04-082h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 7, 2018This week, we present author and commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who devotes a heavy portion of this segment to focus on the inconsistencies of the two HDR formats for 4K TV, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. He cites instances where it doesn't seem to work even on sets where it's supposedly compatible. Gene and Josh also discuss Apple's recent decision to hire John Giannandrea, former chief of search and artificial intelligence for Google. Will this new employee help Apple fix Siri's problems and advance its AI and VR ef...2018-04-082h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 24, 2018On this week’s all-star episode, we present writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, both of whom talk about their different approaches to watching TV. Gene actually cares about the technology, while Adam will more or less accept anything that works. The Apple TV isn’t treated well by Gene, who suggests that at least some sets with built-in smart features are more or less just as useful. There’s also a discussion about the HomePod, and its tendency to sound a little bassy. And what about Siri? Has it truly reached its potential or does it need work? What a...2018-03-252h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 24, 2018On this week’s all-star episode, we present writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, both of whom talk about their different approaches to watching TV. Gene actually cares about the technology, while Adam will more or less accept anything that works. The Apple TV isn’t treated well by Gene, who suggests that at least some sets with built-in smart features are more or less just as useful. There’s also a discussion about the HomePod, and its tendency to sound a little bassy. And what about Siri? Has it truly reached its potential or does it need work? What about...2018-03-252h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 27, 2018This week's guests include writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, who delivers an update on the CPU bug and Apple's ongoing fixes to "mitigate," but not eliminate the problem. Adam briefly explains the Meltdown and Spectre bugs, as Gene briefly banters about the connection of the latter name to one of the James Bond villains. There's a brief discussion of CES, which involved the usual presentation of gadgets that most people will forget soon, or will never actually go on sale. And what about the DNS Attack, malware that was recently discovered on the Mac platform? What does it...2018-01-282h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 27, 2018This week's guests include writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, who delivers an update on the CPU bug and Apple's ongoing fixes to "mitigate," but not eliminate the problem. Adam briefly explains the Meltdown and Spectre bugs, as Gene briefly banters about the connection of the latter name to one of the James Bond villains. There's a brief discussion of CES, which involved the usual presentation of gadgets that most people will forget soon, or will never actually go on sale. And what about the DNS Attack, malware that was recently discovered on the Mac platform? What does it do...2018-01-282h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 13, 2018This week's guests include tech journalist Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. Josh talks at length about the notorious CPU bug and how it's impacted the computing world. Gene brings up reports that older Windows PCs will evidently suffer from performance reductions, and Josh mentions cloud services, such as gaming systems, which are heavily impacted. There's a brief discussion of 4K TVs which moves into the Apple TV 4K. Has Apple's set-top streaming box realized its potential, or has it become less useful with the growth of smart...2018-01-142h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 13, 2018This week's guests include tech journalist Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. Josh talks at length about the notorious CPU bug and how it's impacted the computing world. Gene brings up reports that older Windows PCs will evidently suffer from performance reductions, and Josh mentions cloud services, such as gaming systems, which are heavily impacted. There's a brief discussion of 4K TVs which moves into the Apple TV 4K. Has Apple's set-top streaming box realized its potential, or has it become less useful with the growth of smart TVs...2018-01-142h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 6, 2018We feature podcaster and commentator Kirk McElhearn. The main focus is the revelation that CPU chips from Intel, AMD and other manufacturers have serious security flaws that may have existed as far back as 1997. This week Apple announced that recent iOS and macOS updates have contained "mitigations" for the Meltdown bug, and that it plans to introduce fixes for the Spectre bug that impacts browsers. The session also covers Apple's Throttlegate scandal, and what the company should have done to better inform customers of how it was reducing performance on iPhones with deteriorating batteries. Gene and Kirk also talk a...2018-01-072h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 6, 2018We feature podcaster and commentator Kirk McElhearn. The main focus is the revelation that CPU chips from Intel, AMD and other manufacturers have serious security flaws that may have existed as far back as 1997. This week Apple announced that recent iOS and macOS updates have contained "mitigations" for the Meltdown bug, and that it plans to introduce fixes for the Spectre bug that impacts browsers. The session also covers Apple's Throttlegate scandal, and what the company should have done to better inform customers of how it was reducing performance on iPhones with deteriorating batteries. Gene and Kirk also talk about r...2018-01-072h 39The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 23, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken commentator/podcaster Kirk McElhearn. Front and center is the ruckus over reports that Apple was deliberately throttling performance of older iPhones. Even though Apple admitted to the practice, claiming it was only done to allow units with deteriorating batteries to function properly, several class action lawsuits have already been filed against the company. Kirk gives you his unvarnished opinion of the practice; does Apple deserve to lose those cases? The discussion also focuses on Apple in 2017, and the costly iMac Pro all-in-one computer, which is now shipping. You'll also hear from tech...2017-12-242h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 23, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken commentator/podcaster Kirk McElhearn. Front and center is the ruckus over reports that Apple was deliberately throttling performance of older iPhones. Even though Apple admitted to the practice, claiming it was only done to allow units with deteriorating batteries to function properly, several class action lawsuits have already been filed against the company. Kirk gives you his unvarnished opinion of the practice; does Apple deserve to lose those cases? The discussion also focuses on Apple in 2017, and the costly iMac Pro all-in-one computer, which is now shipping.
You'll also...2017-12-242h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 16, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we present tech commentator Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and other publications. During this episode, Rob will put the FCC's decision to abandon net neutrality into perspective. Will ISPs begin to prioritize net traffic, or will the possibility of negative publicity and potential lawsuits postpone — or prevent — any changes for the near future? Rob will also discuss the end of AIM, and how this pioneer instant messaging app influenced an entire industry? And do we really need lots of messaging apps to stay in touch with our contacts? Gene...2017-12-172h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 16, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we present tech commentator Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and other publications. During this episode, Rob will put the FCC's decision to abandon net neutrality into perspective. Will ISPs begin to prioritize net traffic, or will the possibility of negative publicity and potential lawsuits postpone — or prevent — any changes for the near future? Rob will also discuss the end of AIM, and how this pioneer instant messaging app influenced an entire industry? And do we really need lots of messaging apps to stay in touch with our conta...2017-12-172h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 4, 2017This week's guests include outspoken columnist Jeff Butts, of The Mac Observer. During his first visit to the show, he'll explain how he first switched to the macOS when his PC failed, by converting it to a "Hackintosh," a computer hacked to run Apple's OS. He'll also explain how he modified a PC to run macOS High Sierra. Jeff will also discuss the iPhone X, which remained seriously backordered during its first weekend on sale; will he buy one? Gene and Jeff will also examine the misleading statistics from Gartner and IDC that indicated disappointing Mac sales during the September 2017...2017-11-052h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 4, 2017This week's guests include outspoken columnist Jeff Butts, of The Mac Observer. During his first visit to the show, he'll explain how he first switched to the macOS when his PC failed, by converting it to a "Hackintosh," a computer hacked to run Apple's OS. He'll also explain how he modified a PC to run macOS High Sierra. Jeff will also discuss the iPhone X, which remained seriously backordered during its first weekend on sale; will he buy one? Gene and Jeff will also examine the misleading statistics from Gartner and IDC that indicated disappointing Mac sales during the...2017-11-052h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 21, 2017This week's guests include outspoken podcaster and commentator Peter Cohen. This week, Peter and Gene talk about the fate of Apple's cheapest personal computer, the Mac mini, the downgraded 2014 version, and what sort of upgrade might be in the pipeline in light of positive comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook. Peter explains why he feels that Apple has taken the wrong direction with the mini. Gene and Peter talk about low-end printers, and about using third-party toner. A good idea? What about the Apple TV 4K? Overpriced, not compelling enough to boost sales? The segment moves into pop culture, where...2017-10-222h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 21, 2017This week's guests include outspoken podcaster and commentator Peter Cohen. This week, Peter and Gene talk about the fate of Apple's cheapest personal computer, the Mac mini, the downgraded 2014 version, and what sort of upgrade might be in the pipeline in light of positive comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook. Peter explains why he feels that Apple has taken the wrong direction with the mini. Gene and Peter talk about low-end printers, and about using third-party toner. A good idea? What about the Apple TV 4K? Overpriced, not compelling enough to boost sales? The segment moves into pop culture...2017-10-222h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 7, 2017We present outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. This week, Gene and John have an extensive discussion about the Apple TV 4K, and 4K TV. Did you know, for example, that not all 4K movies are really 4K? They are actually upscaled HD movies, and is that why Apple got the movie studios to agree to offer them at the same price as 1080P John explains why Apple TV will remain a "hobby" and its future prospects as a streaming set-top box that costs more than the competition. But what if it provides a...2017-10-082h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 7, 2017We present outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. This week, Gene and John have an extensive discussion about the Apple TV 4K, and 4K TV. Did you know, for example, that not all 4K movies are really 4K? They are actually upscaled HD movies, and is that why Apple got the movie studios to agree to offer them at the same price as 1080P John explains why Apple TV will remain a "hobby" and its future prospects as a streaming set-top box that costs more than the competition. But what if it provides...2017-10-0846 minThe Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 30, 2017We present columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and other publications. During this segment, Rob will discuss his recent experience driving a Cadillac CT-6 equipped with a cruise control option that allowed him to travel to Cleveland, and not have to touch the steering wheel during a long stretch on an Interstate highway. Is this a major step towards autonomous driving? Gene and Rob will also discuss reports of problems with the initial releases of macOS High Sierra, and iOS 11. And what about cable/satellite cord cutting? How do you cope with more...2017-10-012h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 30, 2017We present columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and other publications. During this segment, Rob will discuss his recent experience driving a Cadillac CT-6 equipped with a cruise control option that allowed him to travel to Cleveland, and not have to touch the steering wheel during a long stretch on an Interstate highway. Is this a major step towards autonomous driving? Gene and Rob will also discuss reports of problems with the initial releases of macOS High Sierra, and iOS 11. And what about cable/satellite cord cutting? How do you cope with...2017-10-012h 40The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioSeptember 24, 2017 — Paracast Listener Grills Gene and RandallGene and guest co-host J. Randall Murphy submit themselves to questions about UFOs and their background in the field of Ufology from Paracast listener Louis Sheehan. Gene talks about his history as a UFO researcher and writer, and about a series of recurring nightmares during a period when he constantly smelled the odor of burnt sulphur, both of which may have significance as paranormal events. Gene also discusses at length his favorite episodes of The Paracast and debates, with Randall, the original and current meaning of the acronym "UFO," and why Gene is not necessarily a believer in the most...2017-09-242h 39The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 26, 2017In a special encore episode, we present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen. As part of an extensive agenda, Gene and Peter talk about self-driving technology, and what Apple might be planning. Gene will explain how air bags and seat belts helped save his life during a serious auto accident. What about the claims from Greenpeace, the environmental organization, about whether Apple is engaged in planned obsolescence by making its products difficult or impossible to upgrade? What about a survey that some 25% of Windows users in the U.S., who plan to buy new computers in the next six months...2017-08-272h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 26, 2017In a special encore episode, we present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen. As part of an extensive agenda, Gene and Peter talk about self-driving technology, and what Apple might be planning. Gene will explain how air bags and seat belts helped save his life during a serious auto accident. What about the claims from Greenpeace, the environmental organization, about whether Apple is engaged in planned obsolescence by making its products difficult or impossible to upgrade? What about a survey that some 25% of Windows users in the U.S., who plan to buy new computers in the next six...2017-08-272h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 19, 2017We present prolific author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who joins Gene to talk about a variety of Apple-related topics that include sage advice on dealing with the public betas of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. Just what are the compelling new features, and what should you do before you install them? You'll also hear talk about Google's overwhelming dominance of the search engine market, and whether it's possible they will ever be overturned. What about the speculation about a 10th anniversary iPhone, dubbed iPhone 8 in the rumors, which may list for more than $1,000? Bob explains why he hasn't bought any new M...2017-08-202h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 19, 2017We present prolific author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who joins Gene to talk about a variety of Apple-related topics that include sage advice on dealing with the public betas of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. Just what are the compelling new features, and what should you do before you install them? You'll also hear talk about Google's overwhelming dominance of the search engine market, and whether it's possible they will ever be overturned. What about the speculation about a 10th anniversary iPhone, dubbed iPhone 8 in the rumors, which may list for more than $1,000? Bob explains why he hasn't bought any n...2017-08-202h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 15, 2017Columnist and blogger Kirk McElhearn talks with Gene about the future of technology books. Are printed computer books dead? What about sharply targeted eBooks that focus on the topics tech savvy people are interested in. What about magazines devoted to Apple? Is Apple now too mainstream to require separate publications? The discussion also covers the end of the platform wars, and the hazards of running beta software on your computer. You'll also hear from Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who does this interview on his new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, us...2017-07-162h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 15, 2017Columnist and blogger Kirk McElhearn talks with Gene about the future of technology books. Are printed computer books dead? What about sharply targeted eBooks that focus on the topics tech savvy people are interested in. What about magazines devoted to Apple? Is Apple now too mainstream to require separate publications? The discussion also covers the end of the platform wars, and the hazards of running beta software on your computer.
You'll also hear from Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who does this interview on his new 10...2017-07-162h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 1, 2017We present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen. As part of an extensive agenda, Gene and Peter talk about self-driving technology, and what Apple might be planning. Gene will explain how air bags and seat belts helped save his life during a serious auto accident. What about the claims from Greenpeace, the environmental organization, about whether Apple is engaged in planned obsolescence by making its products difficult or impossible to upgrade? What about a survey that some 25% of Windows users in the U.S., who plan to buy new computers in the next six months, are going to choose Macs? Yo...2017-07-022h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 1, 2017We present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen. As part of an extensive agenda, Gene and Peter talk about self-driving technology, and what Apple might be planning. Gene will explain how air bags and seat belts helped save his life during a serious auto accident. What about the claims from Greenpeace, the environmental organization, about whether Apple is engaged in planned obsolescence by making its products difficult or impossible to upgrade? What about a survey that some 25% of Windows users in the U.S., who plan to buy new computers in the next six months, are going to choose Ma...2017-07-022h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 3, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken columnist/podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." This week Gene and Kirk talk briefly about the iTunes movie bundle sales, where you can buy 10 movies for $2 each, or individual movies for $5. Do those bundles provide top quality movies, or just a mixture of the good and the not-so-good? You'll also hear fearless predictions about what Apple may announce at the WWDC developer's conference. Will there be new Mac notebooks, a Siri speaker? What about a surprise product that nobody anticipated? Kirk also wonders why the pre-event chatter about what mi...2017-06-042h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 3, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken columnist/podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." This week Gene and Kirk talk briefly about the iTunes movie bundle sales, where you can buy 10 movies for $2 each, or individual movies for $5. Do those bundles provide top quality movies, or just a mixture of the good and the not-so-good? You'll also hear fearless predictions about what Apple may announce at the WWDC developer's conference. Will there be new Mac notebooks, a Siri speaker? What about a surprise product that nobody anticipated? Kirk also wonders why the pre-event chatter about wh...2017-06-042h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 27, 2017We feature outspoken commentator/podcaster Peter Cohen. During this segment, Gene will discuss his efforts to get decent support from AT&T wireless, which involved multiple phone calls, and frustrating encounters with more than 20 different reps. Did he finally succeed? Gene and Peter will also discuss the prospects for new Mac notebooks at Apple's 2017 WWDC developer event in June. And what about Apple's decision to deliver subpar gaming performance on the Mac? As a former Macworld gaming columnist, Peter explains what is going on, and what he believes to be Apple's reasons for not paying attention to the needs of...2017-05-282h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 27, 2017We feature outspoken commentator/podcaster Peter Cohen. During this segment, Gene will discuss his efforts to get decent support from AT&T wireless, which involved multiple phone calls, and frustrating encounters with more than 20 different reps. Did he finally succeed? Gene and Peter will also discuss the prospects for new Mac notebooks at Apple's 2017 WWDC developer event in June. And what about Apple's decision to deliver subpar gaming performance on the Mac? As a former Macworld gaming columnist, Peter explains what is going on, and what he believes to be Apple's reasons for not paying attention to the needs...2017-05-282h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 29, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature author/editor Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. After discussing the 27th anniversary of TidBITS, Gene and Josh talk about the controversial moves from ride-sharing giant Uber and the prospects for its main rival, Lyft. Gene provides personal experiences with both, but will Uber's plans to add self-driving vehicles someday put their human drivers out of work? What about Apple's promised commitment to professional users, with assurances that a new Mac Pro is being developed, and that they will continue to improve...2017-04-302h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 29, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature author/editor Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. After discussing the 27th anniversary of TidBITS, Gene and Josh talk about the controversial moves from ride-sharing giant Uber and the prospects for its main rival, Lyft. Gene provides personal experiences with both, but will Uber's plans to add self-driving vehicles someday put their human drivers out of work? What about Apple's promised commitment to professional users, with assurances that a new Mac Pro is being developed, and that they will continue to...2017-04-302h 40
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 25, 2017We feature outspoken blogger and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Gene and Kirk briefly discuss the probe by French authorities into alleged emission faking by more and more car makers, the latest being Mercedes-Benz. Kirk describes the new features in iTunes 12.6 for Mac and Windows and some of the glitches he's discovered that Apple needs to fix. The discussion moves to the modest March iPad refresh from Apple, and what might come next. There's a brief debate between Gene and Kirk about the potential for the iPad as a productivity device. Gene says it could...2017-03-262h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 25, 2017We feature outspoken blogger and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Gene and Kirk briefly discuss the probe by French authorities into alleged emission faking by more and more car makers, the latest being Mercedes-Benz. Kirk describes the new features in iTunes 12.6 for Mac and Windows and some of the glitches he's discovered that Apple needs to fix. The discussion moves to the modest March iPad refresh from Apple, and what might come next. There's a brief debate between Gene and Kirk about the potential for the iPad as a productivity device. Gene says it could be...2017-03-262h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 4, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. During this session, John will talk with Gene about the possibilities of running macOS apps on iPads, whether Apple is moving more and more functionality on Macs to ARM, and whether a total processor switch is in the offing. The discussion will also cover Tim Cook's statement that iPhone tech has plenty of room to grow, possible reasons for falling iPad sales, the possibility that the Apple Watch may become a BioMed lab, and what went wrong with the fourth generation...2017-02-052h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 4, 2017On this week's all-star episode, we feature commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. During this session, John will talk with Gene about the possibilities of running macOS apps on iPads, whether Apple is moving more and more functionality on Macs to ARM, and whether a total processor switch is in the offing. The discussion will also cover Tim Cook's statement that iPhone tech has plenty of room to grow, possible reasons for falling iPad sales, the possibility that the Apple Watch may become a BioMed lab, and what went wrong with the fourth generation Apple...2017-02-052h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioDecember 25, 2016 — Cynthia Hart-ButtonFor a change of pace, Gene and Chris present Cynthia Hart-Button, who has been a spiritual, business, and personal consultant for over 40 years. She is founder and president of the Sacred World Peace Church and Alliance, and the White Bison Association. Cynthia and her husband Charles are the caretakers of the herd of white bison in Ukiah, CA. She has been recognized for her intuitive knowing and psychic abilities. Through her seminars, workshops, lectures, and private personal and business consultations, she shares he knowledge of metaphysical truths and spiritual insights. She will be asked towards the end of the episode...2016-12-252h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioSeptember 18, 2016 — Shop Talk with Gene, Chris and GoggsGene and Chris talk shop with forum moderator Goggs Mackay along for the ride. Chris wonders why all the data from a decade’s worth of San Luis Valley research that he’s submitted to MUFON and NIDS (National Institute for Discovery Science) has not received an acknowledgement — or a thank you. He discusses some of the amazing phenomena he's investigated, cases that have yet to become part of the UFO lexicon. And what about disclosure advocates such as Stephen Bassett? Can we ever really understand the true source behind UFOs? Could we even wrap our heads around or do we hav...2016-09-182h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 10, 2016On this week's all-star episode, we present columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." In pointed remarks, Kirk explains why he's not terribly impressed with Apple's explanation for ditching the headphone jack, nor, for that matter, with the iPhone 7, which he doesn't regard as a significant improvement over previous models. In response to Gene's remark about the headphone jack being a notorious source of unreliability, Kirk brings up problems with frayed Lightning cables. There's also a brief discussion about the failure of the paperless revolution.
You'll also hear from prolific author and commentator...2016-09-122h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 10, 2016On this week's all-star episode, we present columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." In pointed remarks, Kirk explains why he's not terribly impressed with Apple's explanation for ditching the headphone jack, nor, for that matter, with the iPhone 7, which he doesn't regard as a significant improvement over previous models. In response to Gene's remark about the headphone jack being a notorious source of unreliability, Kirk brings up problems with frayed Lightning cables. There's also a brief discussion about the failure of the paperless revolution. You'll also hear from prolific author and commentator Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVi...2016-09-122h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioJuly 17, 2016 — Shop Talk 2016 with Gene and ChrisIt's shop talk time once again, as Gene and Chris take extra time to catch up on a host of subjects, including how to treat guests with wacky viewpoints, whether Chris is, of late, more accepting of a possible extraterrestrial solution to cattle mutilations, music and beliefs in UFOs, and strange sounds from time and space. Or from somewhere. We even include a few samples with which to assault your eyes. The discussion also focuses on upcoming guests, and there is, yes there are, a few moments of politically-related chatter and a response to people who prefer we not talk...2016-07-172h 39
The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 3, 2015We present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes the curious decision of iFixit.com to post a teardown report of a prerelease Apple TV that they received as part of Apple's developer program, which resulted in the loss of their membership. Bryan will also talk about Amazon's decision to stop carrying the Apple TV and Google Chromecast after releasing a new Fire TV set-top box. Other topics include the iPad Pro and Apple Music, where Gene explains why he has decided not to continue his membership.
You'll also hear...2015-10-042h 40The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Pop Culture Twist!The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 3, 2015We present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes the curious decision of iFixit.com to post a teardown report of a prerelease Apple TV that they received as part of Apple's developer program, which resulted in the loss of their membership. Bryan will also talk about Amazon's decision to stop carrying the Apple TV and Google Chromecast after releasing a new Fire TV set-top box. Other topics include the iPad Pro and Apple Music, where Gene explains why he has decided not to continue his membership. You'll also hear from Kirk McElhearn...2015-10-042h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioSeptember 13, 2015 — Gene & Chris Interviewed by Burnt State, ChrisJohnsen, Jeff Crowell & UfologyA special "turnabout is fair play" episode where four members of The Paracast forums question Gene and Chris about a variety of subjects, including their early introductions to the world of the paranormal. You'll hear a lengthy description of a frightening encounter with strange beings, "stick men," when Chris was very young. This listener roundtable features Burnt State, ChrisJohnsen, Jeff Crowell and Ufology.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2015-09-132h 40
Open Minds UAP NewsGene Steinberg, UFOs Over the YearsGene Steinberg is currently the host of the Paracast paranormal podcast. The podcast has been running almost 10 years now, but Gene has been involved with UFOs much longer than that. Back in the 60s he began writing about UFOs for a newsletter and has been involved with UFO publishing and broadcasting ever since. In this interview we talk about UFO research and alleged alien contacts over the years and where we are at today. For more about the Paracast visit: TheParacast.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/open-minds-uap-news--6161161/support.2015-09-011h 25
Open Minds UFO RadioGene Steinberg, UFOs Over the YearsGene Steinberg is currently the host of the Paracast paranormal podcast. The podcast has been running almost 10 years now, but Gene has been involved with UFOs much longer than that. Back in the 60s he began writing about UFOs for a newsletter and has been involved with UFO publishing and broadcasting ever since. In this interview we talk about UFO research and alleged alien contacts over the years and where we are at today.
For more about the Paracast visit: TheParacast.com.2015-09-011h 25The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioMarch 2, 2014 — Gene & Chris Present “Shop Talk 2014”It's "shop talk" 2014, as Gene and Chris present an episode where we catch up on recent developments in paranormal research, and we give you our own unvarnished opinions. We'll be answering your questions about our favorite cases, researchers and books, along with future plans for the show. This is the sort of episode we like to do every few months so we can speak directly, from the heart, and tell you what we really think about a variety of issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2014-03-022h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioOctober 13, 2013 — Gene and Chris Talk “Shop”Gene and Chris Chris present another "shop talk" episode, in which we give you our views about the most important topics being discussed in our forums, the state of UFO/paranormal research, and even the state of the world. We answer your questions about a possible "Pro" or "VIP" version of the show with extra content, and the prospects for a Paracast UFO/paranormal conference in the near future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2013-10-132h 40The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioMay 5, 2013 — Gene and Chris Cover the Citizen Hearing on DisclosureDirect from the Citizen Hearing on Disclosure, held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Gene and Chris present an extensive back and forth discussion of the proceedings, which involved dozens of mostly top-flight UFO researchers and witnesses speaking to former members of the U.S. Congress. The key issue, above all, is whether the conference will actually expand government and scientific interest in the subject.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2013-05-052h 40The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioApril 28, 2013 — Gene and Chris Talk Shop with Goggs MackayGene and Chris are joined once again by guest panelist Goggs Mackay as they explore the ramifications of the controversial episode about UFO videos with Blake Cousins, and the polarized listener reaction. This episode also focuses on the state of UFO and paranormal research, UFO promoter Steven Greer's new UFO documentary allegedly showing the body of a miniature human who might be an alien, and even how to take your own UFO photos -- real ones.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2013-04-282h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioOctober 28, 2012 — Gene and Chris Talk Shop (2012)Gene and Chris present "Shop Talk 2012," where we answer your questions about anything and everything related to the paranormal and even our personal lives. You'll learn why we need to run lots of ads, our favorite guests, favorite UFO books, not-so-favorite books, and our fearless views about the state of paranormal research.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2012-10-282h 39The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioMay 22, 2011 — Gene and Chris Talk ShopGene and Chris talk “shop,” as we discuss our research over the years, and fearlessly answer questions posted by our forum members about anything and everything, including our favorite movies, favorite paranormal books, and, of course, our least-favorite episodes of The Paracast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2011-05-232h 37The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioAugust 9, 2009 — Don Ecker Interviews Gene and DavidWe interrupt our schedule to present a special episode, brought to you in association with Dark Matters Radio. This week, guest host Don Ecker interviews Gene and David for a frank (sometimes explicit) discussion about the paranormal, past guests, and lots of other great stuff.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2009-08-092h 00The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal RadioJanuary 4, 2009 — Gene and David Talk ShopFor their first episode of the New Year, Gene and David simply hang out and talk shop, the state of paranormal research, the important developments in the past year, the prospects for UFO disclosure and other significant issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.2009-01-052h 00
The Black Vault Radio Network: EerieRadioEerie Radio - Episode #90 - Gene SteinbergIn this episode we end the year with The Paracast host Gene Steinberg.File Download (120:00 min / 119 MB)
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EERIE XEpisode 90: Ending the Year with Gene SteinbergIn this episode we end the year with The Paracast host Gene Steinberg.2008-12-232h 09