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Geeks & BeatsSeries Finale Intern Appreciation LivestreamCOVID-19 killed Geeks & Beats. While Alan and Michael are still healthy, so is the demand for business to business podcasts and a documentary series. Join The Internet's Favourite Dad, Brittlestar, as he hogs the virtual open bar while we thank members of the World's Worst Intern Program one last time as we talk about 8 years of The World's Most Popular Podcast (with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth)2020-09-301h 16
Geeks & BeatsDigital vs. Analogue Audio with Glenn SchickWe take a deep dive into your Dad’s stereo with Grammy winner Glenn Schick. We also find out why Alan can’t listen to Classical music on Compact Disc, and discover why an audio format that couldn’t beat the CD in the ’90s may be the next big thing in the ’20s thanks to 5G. The post Digital vs. Analogue Audio with Glenn Schick appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-08-0529 minGeeks & BeatsThe Future of Headphones is 3DAudeze founder Sankar Thiagasamudram explains that the next big thing in audio is 3D in a way you didn’t know you were missing with your typical headphones today. The headphones of the future will be spatially aware, and adjust to your listening preferences using artificial intelligence. And the crazy thing is these headphones already exist. The post The Future of Headphones is 3D appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-07-0127 minGeeks & BeatsMy Fake BandWhat if that random joke you make turned into a party game? The Brothers Hermann of My Fake Band drop by Studio 3B to talk about kickstarting the Next Big Thing around the campfire. Plus: K-pop as the world’s conscience and a middle finger to Donald Trump. The post My Fake Band appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-06-2423 minGeeks & BeatsIsolating Richard CrousePop Life host and entertainment gadfly Richard Crouse is cramped in his spacious home office talking to celebrities in his fabulous hair while he waits for COVID-19 to pass and he can get back to making traditional television. We talk about new media and “In Isolation With”, the revenue power of funeral services announcements, and the secret to a successful interview. Oh, and Alan and Michael have a revolting idea on how to cash-in on Coronapocalypse. The post Isolating Richard Crouse appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-06-1031 minGeeks & BeatsMixing + Mastering with Glenn SchickMulti-platinum, Grammy winning mastering engineer Glenn Schick drops by Studio 3B to talk about the evolution of getting a musician’s idea out of their head and into your ears. The digital nomad whose work has crafted the sound of Justin Bieber, Drake, and The Weeknd stuns Alan with an interesting revelation. Also: why men should want to be a grower, not a shower. Yes, that. This episode sponsored by Audeze. The post Mixing + Mastering with Glenn Schick appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-06-0332 minGeeks & BeatsDon’t Stop Believin’ in CrowdsourcingMusic Producer Rob Wells drops by Studio 3B to talk about his crowdsourced version of a classic Journey hit by musicians from around the world. Plus, how the introduction of Pac Man 40 years ago marked the beginning of the end of the Pinball Wizard. The post Don’t Stop Believin’ in Crowdsourcing appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-05-2738 minGeeks & BeatsVintage Space Battle with Amy Shira TeitelAmy Shira Teitel of Vintage Space drops by Studio 3B to tell the story of two female aviators fighting for control of a 1960s NASA astronaut program that did not exist. The space historian and YouTube star’s latest book, Fighting for Space: Two Pilots and Their Historic Battle for Female Spaceflight hit store shelves just in time for COVID19. Awkward. Plus: the ultimate documentary for 80s Sci-Fi nerds flirts with a million dollar Kickstarter milestone and why Alan Cross won’t be going back to CES anytime soon. The post Vintage Space Battle with Amy Shira Teit...2020-05-2037 minGeeks & BeatsInstruments of COVID-19Instrument online sales are through the roof, but returns aren’t. Cosmo Music’s Mark Hebert isn’t worried about a rash of regretful rocker wannabes. But it’s not all rosy: Amazon takes a huge piece of the action. What is Canada’s largest independent music store going to do? The post Instruments of COVID-19 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-05-1331 minGeeks & BeatsNews Not Noise with Jessica YellinVeteran CNN reporter Jessica Yellin on how COVID19 is changing newsrooms, her Instagram-based news service, and why Fox News isn’t solely to blame for the Untied States of America. News Not Noise By Christa Sampson What happens when the news you consume comes from a live stream vs. the mainstream? There are no special effects. […] The post News Not Noise with Jessica Yellin appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-05-0636 minGeeks & BeatsCOVID Killed the Streaming Star with Zack ZalonA blessing in disguise? Cardi B is suffering a 17% drop in online streaming amid COVID-19. But are we really turning to radio as we WFM? Zack Zalon of Super HiFi joins Alan and Michael to discuss the intersection of old media and new while the pair bicker like the Costanzas over the idea that anyone would turn on the radio at home in the first place. The post COVID Killed the Streaming Star with Zack Zalon appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-04-2932 minGeeks & BeatsThe Car Man vs. COVID-19How does a car company switch to producing ventilators in the age of COVID-19? Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) joins us to talk about marshalling his members to convert production lines from making car parts to medical equipment. Plus, Volpe’s choice of bitchin’ tunes to play while burning rubber in […] The post The Car Man vs. COVID-19 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-04-2231 minGeeks & BeatsCOVID-19 vs IROC-85It’s 1985, you just bought this bitchin’ IROC-Z. What’s the first song you play as you drive off? We put that to the listeners and came up with #possiblyfakefacts about each entry then turned the tables on Alan Cross to see if he could tell if we faked it. Plus: Canadians have gone sex-gadget crazy […] The post COVID-19 vs IROC-85 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-04-1530 minGeeks & BeatsThe Future of VR is SoundNobody cares about audio until they can’t hear it. But when it comes to VR, what makes the virtual real is as much the sound as the three dimensions around you. Overworld XR founder Jonathan Rowden joins us in self-isolation at his home studio to talk about sound engineering in 3D as Michael goes on […] The post The Future of VR is Sound appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-04-0137 minGeeks & BeatsTake 2-Coronapocalypse AI: The Panic Index(Fixes missing audio) What Pornhub analytics tells us about how we’re “working from home.” The Coronavirus Panic Index claims its A.I. saw this coming by analyzing the emotion of our social media posts. Cognovi Labs CEO Dr. Beni Gradwohl introduces us to his machine. Plus: Half-Life is back and only in VR. Guess who’s super […] The post Take 2-Coronapocalypse AI: The Panic Index appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-03-2532 minGeeks & BeatsMy CoronaLegendary Tragically Hip manager Jake Gold tells us why COVID-19 will make SARS look like the sniffles for the music industry. And actual doctors are recommending we switch from shaking hands to the “Live Long and Prosper” sign. Remember when you had concert tickets for shows in March and early April and were so stoked […] The post My Corona appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-03-1837 minGeeks & BeatsThe Future of Music Has Arrived: MIDI 2.0The man behind MIDI 2.0, Mike Kent, drops by Studio 3B to talk about why an update to a 37 year old technology is going to revolutionize the way music is produced, and how it’s so powerful, we have no idea what we’ve unleashed once artificial intelligence gets a hold of it. Plus: Alan was […] The post The Future of Music Has Arrived: MIDI 2.0 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-03-1140 minGeeks & BeatsHistory of HeadphonesYour AirPods are thanks to grunge musicians of the 1990s. Your dad’s headphones came from the U.S. Navy. And Grampa? The invention of the telephone. Headphone wizard and CEO of Audeze Doctor C. joins us to look back at the history of cans. Plus: how to direct a live music video. The post History of Headphones appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-03-0432 min
Geeks & BeatsAny Night of the WeekMusic fans in Toronto can easily club and hall hop on any given night and see a lineup of incredible homegrown and internationally known bands, from tiny rooms to a major arena. That wasn’t the case even 50 years ago, when “rock bands (were) playing in tiny coffeehouses in Yorkville,” says Jonny Dovercourt, author of […] The post Any Night of the Week appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-02-2627 minGeeks & BeatsThe B MaterialWhat do Mark Hamill, Wutang Clan, James Spader, Pearl Jam, Pokemon Go, Spotify, Augmented Reality, Samsung, and a vinyl pressing plant fire all have in common? This episode. The post The B Material appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-02-1936 minGeeks & BeatsMarried ValentineValentine’s Day shouldn’t just be for new couples, amirite? Pol Gerbeau of Desire Games on his “Dare” app for married couples, Michael browses “the best edibles for a romantic evening” while Alan fears his wife’s reaction to the app. The post Married Valentine appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-02-1229 minGeeks & BeatsThe Return of High FidelityThe rise of the iPod marked the decline of the dominance of the Home Stereo. But as streaming audio dominates, HD audio is making a comeback - and Apple should be worried. Mark Cohen of Audeze joins us to talk about the return of High Fidelity. Plus: Ground Zero for the Coronavirus is also the home of China's punk scene, and why we've been KICKED OFF SPOTIFY The post The Return of High Fidelity appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-02-0531 minGeeks & BeatsDoctor AIA new study has found AI is better at spotting breast cancer than a doctor. A super team of researchers from Google Health, Imperial College London, the National Health Service and Northwestern University have trained an AI model on X-ray images from almost 29,000 women. The post Doctor AI appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-01-2931 minGeeks & BeatsNeil PeartThe geeks look back at the creative force behind Rush, why Star Trek Picard may determine the future of CBS All Access thanks to subscription fatigue, and Dr. House in Spaaaace…. The post Neil Peart appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-01-2240 minGeeks & BeatsThe Technology of Getting High, David Lee Roth ReviewCannabis journalist Jameson Berkow joins us to talk about why the best gadget at CES 2020 may have been a Vape Pen from CES 2016. Plus, the founders of high-tech marijuana humidor maker Keep Labs walked away from CES 2020 and an award after being told they couldn’t tell attendees their biometric security device was […] The post The Technology of Getting High, David Lee Roth Review appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-01-1555 minGeeks & BeatsLive from CES 2020Join the geeks as we eat our way through CES 2020, Michael discovers IOT-powered diapers, field reporter Andy Baryer finds a Samsung TV that rotates itself to portrait mode for vertical video, and Alan uncovers a doggy door that keeps you from getting out of bed in the middle of the night for your pooch. […] The post Live from CES 2020 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-01-111h 17Geeks & BeatsThe Original “Down Under” by Men At WorkWe close 2019 with our good friend and music producer Brent Bodrug to talk all about Men At Work’s song, “Down Under” – and not the version that was the hit song of the 1980s. Released in 1981 by Australian band, Men At Work, the song reached Platinum certification in the US and the UK, […] The post The Original “Down Under” by Men At Work appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2020-01-0141 minGeeks & Beats2019: The Year in Streaming, Search, and SexIt was a weird year. And not just that a Canadian tops the streaming charts, the Raptors were the most searched term, or that the world’s biggest porn site reports Grandma watches for longer than her grandkids. 2019 in Music Let’s look back at music of 2019. Spotify is notorious from having AMAZING analytics at […] The post 2019: The Year in Streaming, Search, and Sex appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-12-1838 minGeeks & BeatsKevin McDonald’s Rock Opera and Other Oddities1/5th of the Kids in the Hall joins the geeks from the block-heater capital of Canada to talk about getting the band back together, why he’s not the least bit qualified to write and sing in a rock opera, and why the hell he’s living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The post Kevin McDonald’s Rock Opera and Other Oddities appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-12-1142 minGeeks & BeatsSocial Media NorthSocial Media Guy Stewart Reynolds tells us why Tik Tok doesn't get sued for music sampling, his inaugural Social Media North conference, and why U2 is just getting big halfway around the world. The post Social Media North appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-12-0440 minGeeks & BeatsEntertainment IntelligenceThe music industry is locked in a cold war for gold records. And in the digital streaming age, the weapons are algorithms. Entertainment Intelligence founder Greg Delaney joins us from the London bureau to talk about how an avalanche of data is burying artists who don’t adapt to the modern age. The post Entertainment Intelligence appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-11-2734 minGeeks & BeatsOrange Juice for the Ears with Beatie WolfeBeatie Wolfe wants you to get excited about listening to music again. Here's how she's going to do it. The post Orange Juice for the Ears with Beatie Wolfe appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-11-2035 minGeeks & BeatsCan You Smell What the WWE is Cooking?Back in August, World Wrestling Entertainment dropped the news that they'll be getting into the podcast game. Just let's say it's a brand new endeavour. Unlike their film studios - WWE Studios, the podcast network might be more successful for them creativity and financially. The post Can You Smell What the WWE is Cooking? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-11-1335 minGeeks & BeatsKiss This Guy: The Business of Lyrics with LyricFindLyrics are the most popular and most widely searched music content on the Internet. When listeners bought physical albums, finding lyrics wasn’t a problem; they were usually printed on the inside of the CD, cassette or record insert. But since the dawn of the digital download, the lyric has been left behind. One Canadian company […] The post Kiss This Guy: The Business of Lyrics with LyricFind appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-11-0634 minGeeks & BeatsSmells Like ClickbaitMusic producer and longtime friend of the show Brent Bodrug helps deconstruct what makes Nirvana’s Smell’s Like Teen Spirit the ultimate Grunge Rock track, Sound City was its legendary home, and we learn the track has its roots in the last vestiges of Boomer hair-metal bands, the Pixies, and BOSTON!?? Knowing nothing about Nirvana, a […] The post Smells Like Clickbait appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-10-3041 minGeeks & BeatsThe Flyer Vault unlocks 150 years of Toronto concert history“There’s this big emphasis on Toronto as a music city now, but I’m more interested in ‘how did we get here?’ Well, man, it didn’t just happen overnight. That shit started in the 1880s.” The post The Flyer Vault unlocks 150 years of Toronto concert history appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-10-2337 minGeeks & BeatsGord Downie’s Secret Path RevisitedGord Downie was just 2 years old when Chanie Wenjack died, but the Secret Path united them 50 years later. The post Gord Downie’s Secret Path Revisited appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-10-1633 minGeeks & BeatsCause Songs are a Lost CauseThe inspiration for this week’s episode was the release of Robbie Robertson & friends’ cover of “The Weight” for “Playing for Change”. But as long time music industry exec Eric Alper tells us, the interest in rock icons rallying around a cause has been lost, and the 80s may get the blame. The video came […] The post Cause Songs are a Lost Cause appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-10-0840 minGeeks & BeatsRave and Drool, the 90s Documentary Gets a PodcastThe dream of '90s Canadian rock bands is alive and well, thanks to the devoted effort of the man behind Rave & Drool. The post Rave and Drool, the 90s Documentary Gets a Podcast appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-10-0232 minGeeks & BeatsLittle Green MenRumours of Alan Cross’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. He’s back from the (walking) dead and convinced little green men are watching us. We’ll review the UFO footage recently confirmed by the U.S. Navy and the connection to the band Blink 182. Plus, Abbey Road Studios opens its doors for 50% of The World’s Most […] The post Little Green Men appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-09-2525 minGeeks & BeatsAlan Cross’s Last ShowBy the time this podcast airs, Alan Cross could be dead. Also, this is the episode that happens when we tread water waiting for a guest who never shows. The post Alan Cross’s Last Show appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-09-1834 minGeeks & BeatsVirtual Music Reality with Dark Slope StudiosTurning the graphic novel Scary Girl into a VR world was a tall task for Dark Slope Studios. Author and creative director Nathan Jurevicius and COO Dan Fill discuss the lessons learned in this new storytelling form, how music is integral to the success, and how “VR music” moves beyond crappy 360 degree concerts. Plus: […] The post Virtual Music Reality with Dark Slope Studios appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-09-1150 minGeeks & BeatsThe iPhone from 1990: General Magic with filmmaker Matt MaudeGeneral Magic invented the Emoji. Text messaging. Mobile communication. If it wasn’t for the biggest Silicon Valley failure nobody’s heard of, we wouldn’t have the iPhone we have today. It laid the groundwork for the modern mobile device only to have Apple pull the rug out from under it. Documentary filmmaker Matt Maude joins us […] The post The iPhone from 1990: General Magic with filmmaker Matt Maude appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-09-0438 minGeeks & BeatsNot Live from Black Lab BrewingThank you all who joined us live on location at Black Lab Brewing for the big fundraiser show! We managed to squeeze $1,200 out of you wonderful people, so we’re 12% on our way to CES 2020! Missed the live show? If only we had recorded it. We did manage to salvage the Q&A and […] The post Not Live from Black Lab Brewing appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-08-2839 minGeeks & BeatsBubblegum Pop Turns 50The first major manufactured band designed to cash-in on this new demographic called the “Teen-Ager” just turned 50. We talk to Andy Kim, the singer-songwriter behind the 1969 hit “Sugar Sugar” by “The Archies.” The post Bubblegum Pop Turns 50 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-08-2135 minGeeks & BeatsThat Night at Massey HallMost music fans in Toronto have them, but one man is behind an effort to collect stories of That Night at Massey Hall. The post That Night at Massey Hall appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-08-1439 minGeeks & BeatsPolitical Cartoons with Pulitzer Winner Adam ZyglisWhen they're needed most, editorial cartoonists are facing an increasingly hostile world where their work is being shelved or putting their jobs at risk. The post Political Cartoons with Pulitzer Winner Adam Zyglis appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-07-3134 minGeeks & BeatsPicardThe best Star Trek captain ever is out of retirement and back on the small screen. We’ll break down what we know. Data’s job before he was on the bridge? Worm farmer. We’ll tell you how it landed him in court. Star Wars Fan Michael teaches Alan something salacious about his favourite Borg. And an […] The post Picard appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-07-2435 minGeeks & BeatsOne Giant LeapIt was 50 years ago this week mankind’s greatest achievement was made. But did Neil Armstrong blow his big line? And what music were we listening to in July of 1969 as he stepped onto extra-terrestrial soil for the first time? Plus, an update on our Live on Location show Friday August 23rd in Toronto. The post One Giant Leap appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-07-1647 minGeeks & BeatsThe Day The Music BurnedThe New York Times recently exposed what could be possibly the most devastating cover-up of the music industry in recent history. In 2008, there was a massive fire at Universal Music… and no one knew about it until now. Thousands upon thousands of original masters were obliterated leaving many well-known artists at a loss with […] The post The Day The Music Burned appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-07-1042 minGeeks & BeatsThe Death of iTunesiTunes is dead. Long live iTunes. The post The Death of iTunes appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-07-0332 minGeeks & BeatsThe Science of DrummingDoctor Nadia Azar drops by the G&B studios to talk about her work at the University of Windsor on the impact a lifetime of drumming has on the human body. Plus, we learn how Michael lost a $1,000 bet with his teenager thanks to technology. The post The Science of Drumming appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-06-2626 minGeeks & BeatsAuto-MotivesWhy the battery electric autonomous car isn’t guaranteed, and what could replace the internal combustion engine as Donald Trump rattles his sabre at the only country with the key ingredient for the industry. Plus, plans for our Season 7 live fundraiser for CES 2020. The post Auto-Motives appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-06-1939 minGeeks & BeatsUncensoring Sex at CESA sex toy designed for and by women was set to be honoured at CES. Until it was deemed indecent. But hey, look at those sexbots! The post Uncensoring Sex at CES appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-06-1341 minGeeks & BeatsLive on Location at CosmoFEST 2019Join Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth and 14,000 of their friends, fans, and musicians at CosmoFEST 2019! We’ll find out if Drake can be blamed for the Raptors’ performance in the NBA Finals, we’ll definitely not listen to a Donald Trump tribute CD, and we’ll find out what Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales told Michael about the […] The post Live on Location at CosmoFEST 2019 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-06-051h 08Geeks & BeatsMaking Music with U2Recording engineer, mixer, and producer Mark Howard drops by the G&B studios to talk about how U2 starts off sounding like a garage band, and ends up selling Platinum records. Plus, life in the studio with Gord Downie, Bob Dylan, and why Tom Waits doesn’t like his drums “beige.” Plus, how to make music in […] The post Making Music with U2 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-05-2234 minGeeks & BeatsDadbod Garage BandMost who played in a garage band dodged the Wedding Singer bullet. But they’re the inspiration for your favourite music, and some of the biggest albums were recorded in garages. We’ll play you the original version of Springsteen’s recording of Born in the USA. It’ll blow your mind. Shaun Jette, G&B’s live truck director and […] The post Dadbod Garage Band appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-05-1551 minGeeks & BeatsToto’s Rosanna, DeconstructedMusic producer Brent Bodrug drops by the G&B studios to protest Michael’s claim the 1982 track is little more than corporate rock written by committee. At least Michael softened-up Brent with his classic dry Dirty Martini, first. The post Toto’s Rosanna, Deconstructed appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-05-0846 minGeeks & BeatsMuse VRMicrosoft’s Amy Sorokas on the pre-concert VR experience by Muse, Michael’s VR space simulation addiction, and Jerry Seinfeld’s night at a party leads to a book. We read it. We’ve recently talked on the big show about artists like American DJ, Marshmello, hosting a live concert in the video game, Fortnite. We’ve also talked over […] The post Muse VR appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-05-0137 minGeeks & BeatsAlgorithmic AnarchyWhen X + Y = Conspiracy. This week's latest misogynist trolling campaign targeted a 29 year-old female computer scientist and the algorithms embedded in popular social media channels allowed it to happen. The post Algorithmic Anarchy appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-04-2429 minGeeks & BeatsGame of Thrones Season 8Remixes happen, a lot, but not all of them are done legally. Dubset wants to help DJs get paid for their work while the original artist gets the credit (and payment) they're due. The post Game of Thrones Season 8 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-04-1745 minGeeks & BeatsAll That JazzcastOnce the Province of Ontario softened up their liquor laws in 1946, Toronto came alive. This is when Toronto’s jazz scene really started to flourish. The city grew a large base where it became a regular stop on the Jazz tour circuit. Jazzcast is a new venture in music, born from the creative brains of Dani […] The post All That Jazzcast appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-04-1033 minGeeks & BeatsThe Ongoing History of Michael Hainsworth Part 2It’s the 1 year anniversary of walking away from a steady mainstream media career and Michael. Lessons learned about management styles, what he actually does in a day, and why the Boomer generation is to blame for destroying the news business. On Medium, Michael wrote: 1 year ago today I jumped from an airplane […] The post The Ongoing History of Michael Hainsworth Part 2 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-04-0335 minGeeks & BeatsDashboard Decision: The Evolution of In-Car EntertainmentFrom basic radio to seamless smart phone connectivity, in-car entertainment has gone from luxury option to standard feature. The post Dashboard Decision: The Evolution of In-Car Entertainment appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-03-2747 minGeeks & BeatsHit Songs DeconstructedHas the art of writing a hit song become a matter of science? Hit Songs Deconstructed tracks the latest trends. The post Hit Songs Deconstructed appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-03-1330 minGeeks & BeatsPop Song ShrinkageOnce upon a time, the belief was that pop songs should be short, catchy, inoffensive and lighthearted. That time has returned. But the reason why is dramatically different this time around. In 1957, the first year of the Billboard Top 100 Chart, the song of the year was Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up,” which ran […] The post Pop Song Shrinkage appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-03-0631 minGeeks & BeatsOscars UncoveredThe best compliment you could pay 2019 Oscar winner Jos Stam is that you didn’t see his work. And you’ve seen a movie in the last 5 years, you’ve watched his films. The artist turned computer geek went from Holland to Hollywood and turned computer generated film into an art form. We’ll find out why […] The post Oscars Uncovered appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-02-2741 minGeeks & BeatsBohemianly RhapsodizingHave you ever actually listened to the song? It’s SO WEIRD. And it was even weirder when it was released on Halloween of 1975. Music producer Brent Bodrug joins us to deconstruct why almost 45 years later, it’s every headbanger’s favourite song to rock out with in the car. Alan explains the theory it’s Freddie […] The post Bohemianly Rhapsodizing appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-02-2038 minGeeks & BeatsSmall Town DicksYeardley Smith of the Simpsons and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Zibby Allen join us to talk about their True Crime podcast, why the genre is so appealing to women, the hottie detectives they talk to, and how Smith managed to break her neck. The post Small Town Dicks appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-02-1351 minGeeks & BeatsSuperbowl Fortnite#podcast The post Superbowl Fortnite appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-02-0641 minGeeks & BeatseSports & The Spoons#podcast The post eSports & The Spoons appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2019-01-3038 minGeeks & BeatsThe Short EpisodeWhy Will Ferrell will be remembered not for Ron Burgundy or his work on Saturday Night Live, but for the movie “Elf.” Michael reveals his revealing Buddy-related undergarments, and we learn how to give Clark Griswold a run for his Christmas light money thanks to a G&B listener. The post The Short Episode appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-12-1217 minGeeks & BeatsChristmas Music CreepWe learn why Christmas music is arriving earlier and earlier, how it works on our brains as we shop, and what we can do about it with Dr. Brynn Winegard. Plus, the geeks reveal their favourite holiday songs, although it seems Michael is largely trolling Alan. Christmas music too early can be bad for you. […] The post Christmas Music Creep appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-12-0541 minGeeks & BeatsRoger Ashby Signs Off After 50 YearsCanadian broadcasting legend Roger Ashby of CHUM Radio joins Alan and Michael to talk about 50 years of being on the radio, the secret to a successful marriage to work-wife Marilyn Denis, and how his “sound” evolved over the course of his career. Meantime, Michael admits he should have taken Amber MacArthur’s advice and avoided […] The post Roger Ashby Signs Off After 50 Years appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-10-3144 minGeeks & BeatsCourage (for Gord Downie)It’s our 200th episode and the 1 year anniversary of the death of The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie. Hip historian and author Michael Barclay joins us mid-book tour to talk about the last year of Downie’s life, the band’s place in music history, and why they ran the business like no other in the music […] The post Courage (for Gord Downie) appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-10-1731 minGeeks & Beats10 PRINT “VINYL”As Michael ponders buying a 40 year old PC, a new laptop for his kid, or the new Kate Bush box set, the guys talk to Vinyl Me Please CEO Matt Fiedler. And we learn why you shouldn’t check-in to the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas for the annual gathering of the geeks known as CES. The post 10 PRINT “VINYL” appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-10-1038 minGeeks & BeatsTicketmasterIt’s beginning of the end of Ticketmaster as we know it (and we feel fine). Alan and Michael discuss why the scandal-ridden company’s doubling-down on claims of innocence amid evidence it’s encouraging scalpers will tear it’s parent company apart. The geeks delve into the monopolistic relationship between concert venue giant Live Nation and the company […] The post Ticketmaster appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-09-2630 minGeeks & BeatsLive from Fan Expo 2018Season 6 Premiere Live on Location at Fan Expo 2018 and Alan Cross loses his mind over the wallet-sucking merchandising. “Dave” from 2001: A Space Odyssey tells us the meaning of the film, and William Shatner blows us off despite our deep connections. Plus: Michael “remasters” an unearthed Tragically Hip demo a year before they […] The post Live from Fan Expo 2018 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-09-0553 minGeeks & BeatsLive on Facebook Live from Michael’s Back Deck Show We promised a dumpster fire of a live show, and that’s what we delivered. But despite the technical difficulties we persisted and the big show went 90 freaking minutes with Brittlestar, the Internet’s Favourite Dad, and Chef Mike Benninger cooking up an amazing rack of ribs, lovely mango and red onion salad, and a […] The post Live on Facebook Live from Michael’s Back Deck Show appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-08-291h 30Geeks & BeatsNot The Live ShowThe boys got a little distracted this week getting ready for the big Live on Facebook Live from Michael’s Back Deck Show (it’s Sunday August 26th, 7pm ET). When they did finally pull it together, we learn of a woman who used music as a weapon. Against the neighbour’s dog. Michael may or may not […] The post Not The Live Show appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-08-2231 minGeeks & BeatsThe Jetpack ComethIf you’ve got a bit of walkin’ around money, you might consider not walking at all. Alan’s uncovered the Jetpack that Michael’s been pining for all his life thanks to brit Richard Browning and the Gravity Daedalus suit. Meantime, some business nerds crunched the numbers to come up with the most danceable songs ever. Legendary […] The post The Jetpack Cometh appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-07-2535 minGeeks & BeatsOngoing History of Michael HainsworthTV’s Michael Hainsworth walks away from a 30 year mainstream media career and the title of Canada’s Most Watched Business Reporter. But why leave BNN and CTV News now? The post Ongoing History of Michael Hainsworth appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-04-1146 minGeeks & BeatsLive on Location at CES 2018Live from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! This week Michael skip-offs his obligations covering CES to catch a skin show with his wife, talks to the head of Ford’s self driving car division about why it’s not about you, uncovers a company claiming […] The post Live on Location at CES 2018 appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-01-1055 minGeeks & BeatsNew Year, New Me(mes)Smart Homes, Turntables, and the death of the high end car audio store We’ve been off for Christmas break for a month and it feels like forever. Michael explains how he almost killed his wife Christmas morning, and Alan explains how he teases the FedEx guy from halfway around the world. Plus, what to expect […] The post New Year, New Me(mes) appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2018-01-0336 minGeeks & BeatsPolyphonic ReplicantsRising Youtube star Noah of Polyphonic drops by the G&B studios to deconstruct deconstructing musicians and their music. The reason Blade Runner 2049 can’t replicate the success of the soundtrack to the 1982 cult hit? Synthesizers. Michael builds a VR cockpit. Wait, what? The post Polyphonic Replicants appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2017-10-1134 minGeeks & BeatsDavid BowieDavid Bowie was a tech visionary. How he beat Napster and Wall Street while building a web empire. The Best of CES. We’ll take a virtual tour of Michael’s bank account using HTC’s new headset, and Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence scales down the side of G&B headquarters with the next generation television you can’t see when off. Plus — the lowest blow of them all in the US Presidential race. The GOP nomination process takes on a decidedly dark tone as one candidate is accused of liking Nickelback. The post David Bowie appeared first on T...2016-01-1341 minGeeks & BeatsSpaceman SpiffCommander Chris Hadfield tells Michael how he recorded Space Oddity for Songs from a Tin Can amid the whir of the International Space Station and if teen hormones drove him to learn guitar. Chicago leads the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’ve got the voting link for you to fix this obvious mistake. And Erhmagherd! The girl behind the famous goosebumps meme speaks to Vanity Fair about the viral sensation. Plus — how you can join us live on location, win a pair of headphones from Parrot — and why your smartphone isn’t to blame for your...2015-10-2141 minGeeks & BeatsA Mild Case of Stylus EnvyWhy you shouldn’t laugh at the Apple Pencil, even if Steve Jobs said nobody would want one. In space, nobody can hear you pour a drink. The international space station gets a whisky still. And why Michael isn’t going to race out and buy a big screen tv for the bedroom. Plus — how you can win a luggage tracker, and why as far as REM is concerned, Trump is the end of the world as we know it. The post A Mild Case of Stylus Envy appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan C...2015-09-1641 minGeeks & BeatsStar Trek: The Phantom MenaceThe Star Wars nerds go wild as the behind the scenes footage of the next instalment hits Comic-Con — and Michael admits Star Trek is better. We’ll introduce you to the latest and most covert member of the G&B team - Gadget Ninja Erin Lawrence will tell us why she won’t ring Alan’s doorbell. And how streaming music is killing Classic Rock sales. The music favoured by sharks? You may be surprised to learn its not classical…. Plus — why we’re spending your money and need more of it. The post Star Trek: The Phantom Menace...2015-07-1541 minGeeks & BeatsYou Like NickelbackMichael gets his Apple Watch — we’ll tell you why it’s not ready for prime time. NASA accidentally creates a warp drive — and blows Einstein’s “faster than light” out the airlock. Hipsters rejoice! 15 days worth of vinyl was sold during the 12 hours of Record Store Day 2015. And proof Canada really likes Nickelback: We’ll look at the stats — and a solution to getting the band’s songs out of your head. The post You Like Nickelback appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2015-04-2941 minGeeks & BeatsTragically HepHow to talk like a hepster. We’ll educate you on the hep lingo of the cats of the 1930s, Daddy-o. That AppleWatch you’re coveting? Get ready to charge it regularly — or use it infrequently. The password is “password” — we’ll run down the worst passwords of 2015 and Michael reveals his. Plus: why one auto industry analyst is comparing the latest vehicles on the showroom floor to breast implants. The post Tragically Hep appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2015-01-2844 minGeeks & BeatsMony MysteryBilly Idol drops by the G&B studios to talk about his new album, book - - and learn the origin of those extra lyrics fans add to Mony Mony. How the airline industry is improving the taste of its food through music. Michael Jackson is the best paid dead celebrity — but you may be surprised he’s not the only blockhead to make the list. Are you smart enough to work with Thom Yorke? You’ll need an MBA if you want to figure out how to make money off BitTorrent. The post Mony Mystery appeared first...2014-10-2242 minGeeks & BeatsIf It’s Too LoudWe’re back, babies! And just in time for Apple to reveal what’s next. We’ll tell you why Bono may be Tim Cook’s Prodigal Son. The definitive guide to streaming music services in canada — and why ringtones aren’t dead yet. Meet the Manglers. Think South Park on Schitz Beer and Weed. Plus: a G&B Mug Tour Update — some new swag for the fall season, and why Michael is insanely jealous of Alan's trip to London. The post If It’s Too Loud appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michae...2014-09-0351 minGeeks & BeatsLive on Location: JamaicaBruce Dickinson -- the Bruce Dickinson -- has gone from Iron Maiden to piloting The World's Biggest Blimp? 20 terrifying two sentence horror stories -- including one that will keep any new parent up at night. We'll introduce you to the only bluetooth speaker appropriate for Wonder Woman, and we'll tell you what the most sampled song is of all time (and you'll never guess what it is). Plus: A G&B update on your wacky Sony Camcorder giveaway and why Michael's getting a body cavity search when he lands in Toronto... The post Live on Location: Jamaica...2014-03-0546 minGeeks & BeatsMy Floppy ValentineThe Top Ten Anti-Valentines Day songs. And a bonus track: how to use a floppy drive to express your hatred for the one you love. Who has time to listen to a full 4 and a half minute song? We’ll introduce you to a radio station format that packs 24 songs into a single hour and still has room for commercials. Bob Marley’s son is roasting something – and it’s not his brain. How the former member of the Ottawa Rough Riders keeps his caffeine level up. Stream music throughout your house for 100 bucks. A quick review of the latest s...2014-02-1248 minGeeks & BeatsOn a Short Leash #CES2014The World's Most Popular Podcast(tm) broadcasts LIVE from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, baby, Vegas! This week Michael reports on an Internet connected toothbrush and Alan bristles (get it? Hah!), tries on a dog collar that beams health data to your vet, and learns why germ killing Gorilla Glass is only part of the solution for Mr. germaphobe Cross. Also, Android is coming to a car near you -- and why the radio business needs to pay attention. The post On a Short Leash #CES2014 appeared first on The Geeks and...2014-01-0837 minGeeks & BeatsFish SexHeadphones two-point-oh. We’ll introduce you to the replacement for your mini-jack. Meantime, Take the headphones off your belly, Moms-to-be. The latest numbers show there’s no benefit to playing music in utero. Worst. Year. Ever – at least for as long as Soundscan has been monitoring album sales. We’ll find out why. Canadian Songstress Michael Buble croons for Delta – and we pine for a better in-flight safety video. Plus: proof that bad news comes in threes. Lou Reed’s last photo. And why fish sex can drive you crazy. The post Fish Sex appeared first on The Geeks an...2013-11-0637 minGeeks & BeatsNot the Halloween ShowSomeone can’t count. By my reckoning, this is Episode 28. Michael insists that it’s 27. We need some forensic accounting in the office, apparently. Meanwhile, it appears my house has a Stuxnet infection. First my M-BOX malfunctioned (it developed some kind of ground-loop issue that I’ve been unable to fix), which explains the distant whine […] The post Not the Halloween Show appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2013-10-2336 minGeeks & BeatsHungup on HangoutsAfter a month-long hiatus, Michael Hainsworth and I are back with season two of Beats & Geeks. It’s available now through iTunes or you can download/stream it here. Here’s what you can expect this week. The dumbest town in Alabama and their local radio station. What the hell is going to happen with the iconic Sam the Record Man sign now […] The post Hungup on Hangouts appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2013-09-0432 minGeeks & BeatsHyphen for HireThis is the last G&B show for our inaugural season. We'll be back in September with more shows and a brand new website (or so Michael says) as the result of a major FUBAR database corruption incident this past weekend. The post Hyphen for Hire appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.2013-07-3130 min