TheJen and TruN00b talk about prison. Geek Grapevine – https://www.geek.com/news/nasa-names-w-v-facility-after-hidden-figure-katherine-johnson-1776151/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/24/18238369/his-dark-materials-golden-compass-bbc-tv-series-philip-pullman-teaser-watch https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/02/16/truck-crash-salt-spill-troy-michigan/2891586002/ Other Links relevant to the topic: https://www.newsweek.com/eighteen-facts-you-need-know-about-us-prisons-308860https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2017/12/06/10-staggering-statistics-about-us-prison-system https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2017/12/06/10-staggering-statistics-about-us-prison-system

NineOf12 and Linda/TruN00b catch up on what’s new and what’s news and chat with Tom Merritt. Tom is the host of several podcasts like Daily Tech News Showk Current Geek, Sword and Laser and Cordkillers, AND he’s the Author of the book Pilot X. Geek Grapevine – https://gizmodo.com/how-tv-pirates-accidentally-pushed-a-25-year-old-indie-1832532538 https://www.geek.com/news/astonishing-new-tarantula-with-bizarre-horn-on-its-back-discovered-in-angola-1774246/ https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Load-of-spilled-nails-causes-road-closure-in-Tallahassee-505984871.html https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/02/high-tech-toilet-seat-monitors-your-heart-as-you-sit-on-the-can/ Fluffy!

In this crossover show, NineOf12 and TheJen are joined by Rev. Barney of the Heresy and Hearsay podcast to cover and comment on the State Of the Union live broadcast. https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/1079009001?fbclid=IwAR09N9M9XqC_MsrMyxnDzcosJKvaFC8AXlj3CW-DMrFmYKd9Ts4jUs2j42Y https://www.politico.com/interactives/2019/trump-state-of-the-union-2019-live-fact-check-transcript-2/5/19/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Step_Act

In this do-over we actually discuss the ethics of keeping pets. We have updates on our lives, and new news, and TheJen returns!! (so of course we definitely have a road spill in the news). Geek Grapevine – https://www.denofgeek.com/us/games/marvel/278894/spider-man-ps4-fantastic-four-suits https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article224883920.html https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/01/28/apple-game-subscription-service-reportedly-in-early-stages-of-development https://geektyrant.com/news/kevin-feige-comments-on-black-panther-being-nominated-for-best-picture Discussion Topic – http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/animals/using/pets.shtml https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2016/05/14/ethical-keep-pets/nB3VciaZzJKWUqOlmJVZ2J/story.html https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/aug/01/should-we-stop-keeping-pets-why-more-and-more-ethicists-say-yes The Poem by Terry Pratchett read … Continue reading "Who Doesn’t Like A Good Zipper? – Episode 122"

Sorry for this truncated episode due to tech problems. We will cover the Ethics of Keeping Pets next week. Geek Grapevine – https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/22/18192727/black-panther-oscars-nomination-dark-knight-heath-ledger nightattack.tv/album @nineof12 https://www.geek.com/news/europe-wants-to-start-mining-the-surface-of-the-moon-by-2025-1770876/

The Grills talk about the stigma surrounding mental illness, and educational solutions. Geek Grapevine – https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2019/01/13/aquaman–tops–the–dark–knight–with–1–billion–box–office/#78021f7a673b https://www.geek.com/games/the–actual–pinkertons–are–suing–the–makers–of–red–dead–redemption–2–1769915/ Mental health resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find–help/index.shtml National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday

In this episode TruN00b and NineOf12 talk about a bunch of stuff announced at the CES, and all the things we are anticipating in 2019. Geek Grapevine – https://www.gamespot.com/articles/captain-marvel-new-special-look-trailer-released-a/1100-6464237/ (saw this during game halftime) https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/07/soma-bra-size-bluetooth-somainnofit/   https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/pa5ngn/ces-revoked-an-award-for-lora-dicarlo-vibrator-female-pleasure-device-for-being-immoral https://www.adweek.com/digital/11-government-speakers-back-out-of-ces-because-of-the-shutdown/ https://www.geek.com/games/these-are-the-games-you-should-check-out-in-january-2019-1768651/

The Grills talk about Jolabokaflod, and their own book recommendations. Geek Grapevine – https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article223795600.html https://www.geek.com/television/stranger-things-season-3-will-premiere-on-july-4-1767886/ https://www.readitforward.com/essay/article/jolabokaflod-meet-favorite-new-holiday-tradition/ http://tommerrittbooks.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Belgariad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Swan_(Lackey_novel) Audio of A Christmas Carol https://youtu.be/n3fN_-rupwo

The Grills have a lot of holiday stuff going on.  We present this pilot episode of “Trust Your Cape” in lieu of our regular programming. September/NineOf12 is a character in this new  podcast. Enjoy, and see you soon.

TruN00b and NineOf12 talk about D&D along with all the other Geeky stuff we’re up to these days. Geek Grapevine – https://www.geek.com/movies/new-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-trailer-unveils-deadly-creature-squad-1765239/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1685786/Video-Liquid-chocolate-spill-truck-accident-leaves-road-sticky-mess.html