GeekNights Thursday

Tonight on GeekNights, we revive the ancient "How to Not Suck" series with an episode on baking. How to not suck at baking. It's a rising hobby during the quarantine. In the news, PAX is not currently canceled, with further clarification in the Reddit, Dune (2020) appears to actually be happening, and Rym and Emily's Disney animation podcast continues!Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - How to Not Suck at Baking

Things of the Day

• Rym - Making Nintendo LABO Waveform Cards
• Scott - Showa Idol's Groove - Finale

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about our favorite braised dish: chili! Beans or no beans, chili is one of our favorite foods on this Earth. In the news, there's a Soviet era movie astronauts are required to watch, and Fark is in trouble and needs your help!Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Chili

Things of the Day

• Rym - South Korean Bike Lane
• Scott - 박진영 (J.Y. Park) "So Hot" 제작 과정

Tonight on GeekNights, still recording remotely we consider the concept of insurance. Please, if you have better Thursday show ideas throw them at us! In the news, Jojo Rabbit (2019) is extremely good, apparently Henry Kissinger is indeed a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, and Netflix Castlevania is definitely worth continuing.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Insurance

Things of the Day

• Rym - Dr. Mario Show Off
• Scott - Verified MicroConcerto number 3 ! Bohemian Rhapsody

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Mandalorian. It's some Star Wars. In the news, LEGO Super Mario is amazing but probably not for you, and Overwatch Hero Pools are already making big waves.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - The Mandalorian

Things of the Day

• Rym - Star Wars: A New Hope Bloopers
• Scott - Mel Brooks - The Critic (1963)

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the fascinating topic of cleaning. It is Thursday, after all. In the news, the Oscars included a pleasant surprise despite our general feelings on award shows, stay away from cruise ships, never trust a doctor who believes in homeopathy, watch The Good Place (and then read Surface Detail), vote for Elizabeth Warren in the Democratic presidential primary, and vote for literally every Democrat in every race in the general election no matter what.

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• GeekNights Thursday - Cleaning

Things of the Day

• Rym - Just watch this 10 second video
• Rym - Mice fighting on the subway
• Scott - NWHL All-Star game

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how to get rid of stuff (as opposed to buying stuff). In the news, the news is dire and it feels like a lot of things are on a precipice of disaster. But at least we're getting rid of our stuff.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Getting Rid of Stuff

Things of the Day

• Rym - Travel Advisories
• Scott - George III's collection of military maps

Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about mailing things to places. Packages, letters, even the GeekNights Tshirts before we put them on Amazon! In the news, Rym bought a new mattress from the Internet (following on from our show on beds), a bunch of SMS messages from a long time ago just got sent to everybody, the American off-year election went very well (potentially bringing the Equal Rights Amendment back to the table), and we will be live at PAX Unplugged teaching three games and teaching you to take your damn turn!Related LinksThings of the Day

• Rym - All Game console startups 1977-2020
• Scott - How much does a laundromat cost to run

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider sleep, having previously covered beds. In the news, Disney needs to be broken up, another strain of polio has been eradicated, and several US House Republicans are dangerous criminals endangering the very fabric of American democracy. Also, PAX East badges are live!Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Sleep

Things of the Day

• Rym - In the Hall of the Lamb King
• Scott - WQHT Hot97 1993 (Original) Friday Night Hotmix

Tonight on GeekNights, Scott having just moved, we consider the logistics of moving. We did talk about this on a GeekNights episode from 2006, but we are older and wiser in this terrifying new age. In the news, the Blizzard situation continues to evolve, the impeachment of Donald Trump becomes more urgent by the hour, we learn about the Sergeant at Arms, all utilities should be nationalized, and we hope you enjoyed the meteor showers.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - The Logistics of Moving

Things of the Day

• Rym - 1,080 lb Wood Wheels; Borax Wagons
• Scott - Gender Reveal Fail (or Win)

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider fruit (except apples). In the news, someone figured out how to dispose of old TVs for free, China's bot game is mad weak, Youtube's takedown policies have changed for short musical clips, and Scott has some chair woes. Also, Grapefruit.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Fruit

Things of the Day

• Rym - Simpsons Old Jewish Manposting
• Scott - The spiral with Ho Scale ( side view )