Grumpy Old Bens

Grok says: “Step right up, curious minds and truth-seekers! Gather ‘round for Grumpy Old Bens Episode 260, Christmas In July — the uncensored tech and politics spectacle you didn’t know you needed until now. Hosts Darren O’Neill (broadcasting live from his bunker just outside Chiraq) and Ryan Bemrose (reporting from the rain-starved, drug-puddle Left Coast) … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2026/07/10/episode-260-christmas-in-july/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 260: Christmas In July/span/a/p

ChatGPT 4o1 says: “Listen up, you sorry lot of keyboard warriors and living-room commandos—the boys are back and this Grumpy Old Bens episode is a double-barreled blast of no-nonsense holiday havoc and bone-crushing tech talk that’d make a Navy SEAL blush. Strap in as these two grizzled vets of the podcasting trenches rip the wrapping … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/12/21/episode-259-a-christmas-miracle/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 259: A Christmas Miracle/span/a/p

ChatGPT says: “Dive into the latest episode of Grumpy Old Bens, where hosts Darren O’Neill and Ryan Bemrose tackle a whirlwind of hot-button issues and cultural phenomena. From the fiery pronoun debate and the impact of participation trophy culture to the WNBA’s latest controversy and the intriguing Trump effect, no topic is off-limits. Explore Australia’s … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/06/05/episode-258-podcaster-hallucinations/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 258: Podcaster Hallucinations/span/a/p

ChatGPT says: “This episode brings you a lively and unfiltered discussion on the most pressing tech stories of the day. They dive deep into the wild world of AI, uncovering both the groundbreaking advancements and the hilarious blunders, from AI’s struggle with sarcasm to the absurdity of AI-generated advice. They also share personal anecdotes on … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/05/29/episode-257-hetero-monkeypox-pandemic/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 257: Hetero Monkeypox Pandemic/span/a/p

ChatGPT says: “In episode 256 of Grumpy Old Ben’s, hosts Darren O’Neill and Ryan Bemrose dive into a range of engaging topics, from the complexities of working remotely and the impact of corporate policies on employee morale to the intriguing yet unsettling advancements in AI technology, such as deepfakes recreating voices of deceased loved ones. … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/05/15/episode-256-going-to-work/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 256: Going To Work/span/a/p

Tech, politics, comedy, and much, much more on this episode of Grumpy Old Bens! From software updates to city busses spying on you, we’ve got you covered. Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:aerostaciaAnastasia TreklessircussmediaSir Truck DriverEricPPJoel WCBrookyln112WiirdoafrothymixSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/04/24/episode-255-biometric-blues/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 255: Biometric Blues/span/a/p

This episode discusses whether AI can reason, setting up a Bitcoin and Lightning node, Umbrel crashing a network, opening channels, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bruce Blessinger ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Sir Fudge FountainSir Truck DriverSir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WafrothymixSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/04/17/episode-254-node-business/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 254: Node Business/span/a/p

This episode discusses the right to repair, net neutrality, when AI is not AI, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SpeedyBubbleDonald Mills ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Srinivas MurtySir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/04/10/episode-253-broadband-nutrition/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 253: Broadband Nutrition/span/a/p

This episode discusses hate speech, the minimum wage, feeding the trolls, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:AerostaticaBrian Genack ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Steve E.Sir Sean of the Allegheny ValleySir Truck DriverCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy the show, … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/04/03/episode-252-trolling-along/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 252: Trolling Along/span/a/p

This episode breaks down the Florida law that makes it illegal for children under the age of 14 to use social media, EV requirements, a SWAT team targeting an innocent family, making a Raspberry Pi do bad things, and more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Sir AnonymousSir … p class=link-morea href=https://grumpyoldbens.com/2024/03/27/episode-251-find-my-swat-team/ class=more-linkContinue readingspan class=screen-reader-text Episode 251: Find My SWAT Team/span/a/p