Adam and Keli Talk Nerdy

Join Adam and Keli as they discuss the history of Graphical User Interfaces and how it’s shaped the computer user experience. From home computers, to your car and even home appliances, the world is GUI. 

There is an update about the status of Redbox kiosks, an exciting new museum in Japan and what recent box office release flopped and which one had a surprising opening weekend.

Adam insults Mac users and Keli gives a pro tip on how to not get caught while goofing off at work. 

Join Adam and Keli as they reminisce about Friday nights spent figuring out what movie to rent when the latest new release wasn’t available, and the history of video stores including some that are still open and ensuring physical media is still available in an age of streaming. 

They also discuss an unexpected animal sighting in the Pacific Northwest, highlights from the Olympic Games, note the passing of a trailblazing former baseball player, and more.

Keli admits to being a juvenile delinquent in his youth and Adam talks about teaching his kids life skills they’ll need if they ever time travel to the 80’s.

Join Adam and Keli as they reminisce about the golden era of Sunday Funnies, and discuss which were their favorites, which were just ok and the ones they skipped over. 

They also discuss the cyber outage that affected millions of computers over the past week, pay tribute to some recent celebrity passings, discuss announcements coming out of  San Diego Comic Con and more Superman movie news updates. 

Adam uses the podcast as a therapy session, and Keli reveals he never got to have the good cereal as a kid.

Join Adam and Keli as they discuss advances in mobile games over the years from birds that might be mildly annoyed to crushing candy and slicing fruit and which popular mobile game led to military leaders putting out statements about security.

Also find out which landlocked state has a reported shark attack, why birds are attacking drones meant to keep beachgoers safe, how a local New Mexico school is helping with UFO research and the first of what will most likely be a recurring segment on Superman movie updates. 

Keli’s current event is anything but current and Adam’s dog has thoughts about that. 

No regular episode this week.

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Resources Specific to South Fork and Salt Fire victims:

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General Resources:

https://www.usa.gov/help-disaster-survivors

https://teamrubiconusa.org/ways-to-give/fundraising/

Join Adam and Keli as they discuss model rocketry. Keli gives a good introduction to the hobby, how to get started, some of his favorite recollections from his days as a rocketeer, and how shooting rockets into the air is a good way to trick kids into learning about math and science. 

They also discuss some news about the new live action TMNT movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the scandal rocking the competitive eating world, and note the passing of a couple of iconic figures. This episode also debuts the new theme song for the show. 

Keli’s dog makes another guest appearance and Adam astutely notes that Albuquerque really needed that rain.

Join Adam and Keli as they discuss the history and culture impacts of Archie and the rest of the Riverdale gang from it’s early origins in the 1940’s to present day. They talk about the hit song, the various adaptations and how it’s appeal reached India. 

They also note the passing of NBA superstar and Ghostbusters extra, the Home Alone house for sale and a group of baseball players who are getting long overdue recognition. 

Keli shares some exciting news about a new project he was involved in, more to follow, and Adam reminisces about religious pop culture of the 80s.

Join Adam and Keli as they revisit some teen-centric movies of the 1990s and discuss which ones hold up and which ones have aged like milk. 

They also discuss a possible live-action version of a member of the Spider-verse, a sequel that no one is asking for, and why are people trying to make Glen Powell happen. 

Adam’s plan of avoiding tornadoes by moving back to Alaska may be foiled and Keli’s dog makes another guest appearance.

Join Adam and Keli as they navigate their personal histories with cell phones and what nerdy apps they're using. They discuss tools for navigating nature, tracking man-made modern marvels, home automation, and logging comic books. 

They also give listeners an audio tour of Albuquerque comic shops, ways to avoid traffic during major events, and agree on how cool their neighbor to the north is. 

Keli makes amends to Gen Z and Adam pays tribute to an old friend and musician whose music is now available for streaming.

Join Adam and Keli as they discuss the lesser talked about shared universes in television. Was Walter White just a dream of Hal? Did Sam Malone ever serve drinks to Mulder and Scully?
They both recap their recent travel adventures, the ball park food going viral, wish Jane Goodall (who is still alive) a belated Happy Birthday and the share anticipation for a new Ninja Turtles movie.
Keli also alienates any Gen Z listeners and Adam has no idea what time zone he's in.