GeekNights Thursdays

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider scams. In the news, the first malaria vaccine slashes early childhood mortality, Hookworms used to ravage the southern United States, the statue of the traitor was melted into slag, and Travis Dermott singlehandedly forced the NHL to change a terrible policy.

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• Scams

Things of the Day

• Rym - Nothing's Working Out - Waluigi
• Scott - Puzzmo

Tonight on GeekNights we are back with a new web site! In the news, there is tragic war in Israel and Palestine, the House is paralyzed by Republican incompetence, Twitter has destroyed itself in a way that requires us to invoke the "Jack Thompson Rule," and Apple makes a minor change to podcast downloads.

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• GeekNights Thursday - Back with a New Web Site

Things of the Day

• Rym - Bohemian Rhapsody in 9 different scales
• Scott - Castlevania Speedrunners Discover Nuclear Fusion

Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Warwick Applefest. If we can review a concert or a convention, we can review a small town apple festival. In the news, America has yet another political crisis as Republicans oust their own Speaker of the House while engaging in extreme pettiness, and there is a "crisis" in ticket reselling arbitrage after people aren't that interested in seeing Travis Scott live for some reason.Related LinksForum Thread

• The Warwick Applefest

Things of the Day

• Rym - Speed Racers VEHICLE of VIOLENCE
• Scott - Classic Video Poker

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Janelle Monáe Age of Pleasure Tour which we saw at Radio City Music Hall. It's a hell of a show and you must go to it if you can. In the news, "Detroit Pizza Kitchen" is a lie, the Nikon Z f cometh, the WGA lifts its strike with a huge victory, and the evil companies lose their bid to block a minimum wage for delivery workers in New York.Related LinksThings of the Day

• Rym - What That Famous Gorilla Suit Study Didn’t See
• Scott - Paulie B

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of Halls of Fame. In the news, the ravages of climate change have caused an ongoing crisis in Hawaii, and the fascists lost an election in Ohio,Related LinksThings of the Day

• Rym - Say Less
• Scott - Michael Chabon's Book Store

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the food that is served on airplanes and in airports. You're trapped there, and they know it. In the news, Donald Trump is arrested again, and the Boomers are dying out but somehow Henry Kissinger is still alive.Related LinksThings of the Day

• Rym - The Balearic Sling
• Scott - Creative Astrophotography

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Magic and illusions. In the news, Rangers, and America's openly fascist "news" network FOX admits they lied about voter fraud.Related LinksForum Thread

• Magic

Things of the Day

• Rym - CLOWN ROOM
• Scott - I hope you will never see this letter

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Colosseums, Stadiums, and Arenas. In the news, the NHL Playoffs are imminent, Republicans in the state of Tennessee are going mask-off fascist in the (breaking) expulsion of Democrats from the chamber. Rep. Pearson had poignant words that you should watch and listen to.

In at least some lighter news, there are actually a lot of good movies coming up. Some that we might even go see.

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• Colosseums, Stadiums, and Arenas

Things of the Day

• Rym - Neighborhood Nostalgia Comes to Life
• Scott - Calling The Rich Out on Their Bluff

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider Hanukkah. We've previously talked about Christmas. You're lucky we did a show at all since the Rangers game is about to start. Send your show ideas to the GeekNights Forum. In the news, Rym bought a new devil carriage, Rym cried watching Ted Lasso, and Fusion Power has reached a critical milestone.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Hanukkah

Things of the Day

• Rym - Look at this bike
• Scott - The Best Damn Barbershop in Town

Tonight on GeekNights, similar to our episode on Indian food, we consider Chinese food including American Chinese food. We're big fans, but we are not experts, so don't expect to learn anything from two white guys in New York. In the news, snow's a-comin', Democrats defied history, and Ticketmaster is as evil now as it was in the 90s.Related LinksForum Thread

• GeekNights Thursday - Chinese Food

Things of the Day

• Rym - Get tf out (the Test Chamber)
• Rym - get tf out (of Disco Elysium)
• Scott - dani daortiz