Scrambled Checksum

By Scrambled Checksum

We're two nerds who love talking about... well anything really, but usually tech and adjacent topics.

Join us every other Monday for a new episode, right here on your podcast platform of choice or at ... more

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How many episodes does Scrambled Checksum have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Scrambled Checksum episodes:

November 06, 2023 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
...more
1h 5min
October 23, 2023 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
...more
1h 6min
October 09, 2023 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
...more
1h 6min
September 25, 2023 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
...more
1h 9min
September 11, 2023 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
...more
1h 5min
August 28, 2023 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
...more
1h 4min
August 14, 2023 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
...more
1h 4min
July 30, 2023 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
...more
1h
July 17, 2023 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
...more
1h 7min
July 09, 2023 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
...more
1h 2min

FAQs about Scrambled Checksum:

How many episodes does Scrambled Checksum have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.