Geeks & Beats

Don't call it an iWatch -- we'll look at Apple's newest toys and why the little white logo is going to be everywhere. And we'll give you a reason to keep that old iPhone now that you're lusting after the new one. The Song of the Summer is… no longer decided by retail sales. Youtube hits are the new metric. Han Solo had a girlfriend? Before Leia? Meet Jenny from the Cantina. Plus: a Geeks and Beats Update on our Meetup plans and how awards shows work.

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We'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.

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The history of porn music — and why the 50 Shades of Grey film may be relegated to the dustbin of dirty movie history. Six high tech movie facilities that make no sense — even if you think you can hit a womprat in your T-16 back home. Boycotting Led Zeppelin. Why the thieving band deserves our respect now that it's performed its fiscal penance. Where do accents go when people sing? The answer might surprise you. Plus: a G&B update on our live on location show and what's next for the fighters of foo.

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Wham is working on a reunion. Be afraid, and lock your public restrooms. The 16 baddest cover songs of all time. And yes, Wonderwall is on the list — but you'll never guess who covered it. Rock and Roll Beers — rated. Insert your own head joke here. Plus: the new iPhone won't be as indestructible as first thought. And: what Steve Martin and 3D printed headphones have in common.

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The Rise of the Robots — why I won't let a Roomba into the house — and why 40 bucks for an android car parking machine is 40 bucks too much. The mathematics behind concert porta-potties. We'll tell you how to find the cleanest using science. Dave Grohl is still fighting Foo: we'll tell you about the new album coming in November and the crowd-sourced concert, too. Plus a G&B update on the future of this podcast — and the secret history of Alan's return to CFNY.

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If you're a Ramones fan, you'll wanna be sedated: the last member of the punk band has shuffled off his mortal guitar riff. Meantime, where did the tradition of trashing the hotel room begin? You may be surprised to learn it wasn't with the punks. An iPad app capable of recording 64 tracks? Abbey Road Studios, look out. Plus: What The Pentagon, DARPA and Lady Gaga have in common. And why flatulence could save your life. Really.

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Alan's findings are surprising: you can't blame the Punk rockers. And you may be more surprised by who gets a lot of the credit for the TV-tossing.

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Coolest. Concert. Ever — Why Jack White brought a lab coat and a clipboard to his latest show. Why head banging is bad for your health — and not for the reasons your mother claimed. Blowing things up for fun and profit. Meet Rory Jones whose attention span hopefully lasted six hours. Pink Floyd's got a new album coming, but can you really call it Floyd? And headphones designed for porn. Yes, you stick them in your ears.

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"Explosives are just fun," says Jones, 29, who got into working in pyrotechnics by a stroke of luck. "I might as well find a job I enjoy."

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Feeling sad? Blame Facebook. The world's biggest social networking site deliberately manipulated thousands of feeds to just see what would happen. An important music and internet anniversary has come and gone, and nobody noticed — because it involved Compuserve. The World Cup Curse of Mick Jagger — Why the Brazillians are urging the aging rocker to root for someone else. Plus: a G&B update on Commander Hadfield's Major Tom cover, our secret project that needs your help, and how one musician is using naked pictures of you to prevent piracy.

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