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Scrambled Checksum

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Scrambled Checksum episodes

  • BetterAds: exploiting your mental health for profit | Episode 16

    This week we debate the ethics of targeted online ads while discussing BetterHelp's sharing of personal data without user consent. Kieran's mad at another website's UI, and Ethan's explaining why water resistant ratings don't mean you can safely submerge your phone in the ocean.

    Recorded 06/10/2023
    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr 5 min
  • Single Use Phones for Everyday People | Episode 15

    This week we're discussing all things phones, including Apple's recent Wonderlust event, the Fairfone 5 and yet another genius Scrambled Checksum product idea ready for your investment.

    Record Date 15/09/2023

    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.

    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr 6 min
  • The elephant in the room... | Episode 14
    This week we devote the episode to discussing our thoughts and feelings on the LTT controversy as two long-time followers.
    Recorded 08/09/2023
    Below are links to all sources discussed in this episode, in chronological order to the best of our knowledge.
    27/02/2023 Leaked meeting from 09/12/2023 
    https://www.reddit.com/r/LinusTechTips/comments/11dltrr/unreleased_meeting_december_9_2021/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 
     
    27/07/2023 Glass Door Review of Linus Media Group 
    https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Employee-Review-LINUS-MEDIA-GROUP-RVW67243637.htm 
     
    24/06/2023 LinusTechTips: Who let them do this?? - The $800 Solid Copper Cooler 
    https://youtu.be/P2hey3mNnN0?si=_Nxa91EOcv1xUOEz 
     
    14/08/2023 Gamers Nexus: The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc 
     
    14/08/2023 Linus' initial response to Gamers Nexus on the LTT Forum 
    https://linustechtips.com/topic/1526180-gamers-nexus-alleges-lmg-has-insufficient-ethics-and-integrity/?do=findComment&comment=16078641 
     
    15/08/2023 Gamers Nexus: HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response, ESMC, & Starfield x AMD GPUs 
    https://youtu.be/X3byz3txpso?si=B71PCZ3PLpNtTo10 
     
    16/08/2023 LinusTechTips: What do we do now 
    https://youtu.be/0cTpTMl8kFY?si=zoKZEuLcJyT3X9mI 
     
    16/08/2023 Madison Reeve's Allegations Twitter/X Thread: 
    https://x.com/suuuoppp/status/1691693740254228741?s=20 
     
    16/08/2023 Linus Media Group response to Madison Reeve's Allegations 
    https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxWAcvD8HRrWdDH7Pa_BQSULaMN-sz2q0B 
    https://x.com/LinusTech/status/1691944990631707102?s=20 
     
    18/08/2023 SAMTIME: The REAL Linus Tech Tips Apology 
    https://youtu.be/cVMP9rW8XU4?si=lTNhzRooYMcgahZJ 
     
    22/08/2023 TechTechPotato: The Problem with Tech Media: Ego, Dogmatism, and Cult of Personality 
    https://youtu.be/Ez9uVSKLYUI?si=-SXTOe7OgIlHAWyd 
     
    26/08/2023 LinusTechTips: Here's the Plan. 
    https://youtu.be/qAE5KoyFEUo?si=o1nXozH7PxyHJvgM 
    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl
    1 hr 6 min
  • I nearly got indoctrinated into Scientology | Episode 13

    This week we try really hard not to be salty about the LMG controversy, Ethan's been travelling and nearly became a Scientologist, Kieran's got some thoughts on the recent TF2 update and what would PC gaming be like without Steam?


    Record Date 19/08/2023


    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.

    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.


    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr 9 min
  • Dear Tom Scott, we disagree | Episode 12

    This week we discuss whether Kieran missed out on the chance to become a crypto millionaire, try to debate the ethics of Tom Scott's opinions on cryogenics, and when we realised we aren't qualified or smart enough to do that, Kieran goes on a rant about an LG Smart TV.


    Check out the amazing Tom Scott's cryogenics video we discussed here: https://youtu.be/85BykUan6pw


    Recorded 04/08/2023


    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.

    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.


    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr 5 min
  • The Danager of Kale and Vegan Sausages | Episode 11
    This week Kieran updates us on his solution to save his partner's
    nabourhood birds from cats, Ethan accidently reveals his controversial
    feelings about cats, we revisit jank / not-at-all dangerous DIY
    solutions, have some cooking calamities, talk suspicious YouTube /
    Google ads, Ethan killed an RPG character IRL and Kieran rants about UX
    design... Again.
    Record Date 21/7/2023
    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl
    1 hr 4 min
  • A PSA on janky DIY projects... | Episode 10

    This Monday on the Scrambled Checksum podcast, Kieran's issuing a stark warning on bringing too much jank into your DIY projects, Ethan's come up with a janky tech product which uses the cutting edge tech of infra-red, and we debate whether smart home tech is pointless.

    Recorded 23/05/2023

    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.

    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr 4 min
  • Sorry Swifties, you're just wrong | Episode 9

    This week we take on Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and the Music Industry,

    dice with copyright infringement, hate on Spotify and worry about Temu.
    Record Date 07/07/2023
    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the
    creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator
    studio audio library.
    Hmmm, what's this I see... a mysterious link...
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr
  • Introducing... the Apple Cardboard! | Episode 8

    This Monday on the Scrambled Checksum we're debating whether the Apple Vision Pro is just a shinier Google Cardboard and what on earth you'd use it for, we're talking about how Windows Phone is *actually* the future, and Ethan's ranting about our primary podcasting platform.

    Recorded 23/05/2023

    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Hmmmm... a curious link appears... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl

    1 hr 7 min
  • You want good computers, this is the only way... | Episode 7
    This week we're talking DIY misadventures, data hoarding and backups, along with the merits of human sacrifice and the secret to Ethan's YouTube shorts success.
    Recorded 02/06/2023
    Intro jingle: Just Breathing (Instrumental) by NEFFEX, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Outro jingle: Today's Plan by DJ Freedem, available in the creator studio audio library.
    Hmmm, what's this I see... a mysterious link... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLto3PYq8a07drS_BZFJoM-yPuiqE50EIl
    1 hr 2 min

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