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On this week's show, Will makes some adjustments, Gary goes virtual, and Norm steals a drink. All that, plus the latest on Black Friday sales, the morality of autonomous cars, the tough-to-buy Nexus 4, tea bagging, and a tepid edition of fake outtakes.

On this week's show, Will gets an important savings tip, Gary learns what kids really want for Christmas, and Norm learns the true meaning of Black Friday. All that, plus the latest on OSX 10.9, Intel's CEO retirement, the Kin's failure, and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy!

On this week's show, Joey gets a big update, Will avoids uncomfortable situations, and Norm wants a sandwich. All that, plus the latest on Stephen Sinofsky, the Wii U's launch details, Nokia's mapping service, Motor Trend's Car of the Year and another edition of fake outtakes. Enjoy!

On this week's episode, Will drinks coffee, Norm discusses a T-shirt, and Gary ponders the implications of the word dynasty. All that, plus the latest on Windows Phone 8 prices, the iPad Mini, Surface's Storage, Instagram's user profiles, and fake outtakes. Enjoy!

Gary pulled out of OCTOBERKAST due to a sick child (don't worry, she's OK!), but Will and Norm soldier on. Jason Cross stayed on to bring us home, and we're joined by Patrick Klepek, who talks with us about horror movies and PC building.

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In this penultimate episode, Will, Norm, and Gary soldier on, while Loyd removes ALL of the boardgames from his magical bag of infinite holding. Jason Cross jumps into the 'kast to talk Windows 8.

It turns out 24-hours is a long time. We discover that this hour, when Jeff Green shows a horrifying skill and talks about the legacy he wants to pass on to UC Berkeley students. Meanwhile, Ryan Block brings some amazing coffee and talks tech, while Norm, Will, and Gary muddle on.

On this week's episode, Will walks out, Norm speaks directly to camera, and Gary is a giant douche. All that, plus the latest on Windows Phone 8, more Surface thoughts, the new Google Nexus tablet and phone, Star Wars going to Disney, and the most meta Would You Rather ever. Enjoy!

Adam Savage joins OCTOBERKAST with 8 hours to go. We talk about sleep deprivation, Ambien abuse, Patton Oswalt's Halloween costume, and other things. Adam tags out and Jeff Green jumps in to discuss selling out.

We do OCTOBERKAST every year to support Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org). To donate, go to http://octoberkast.chipin.com

Something something OCTOBERKAST inevitable something something. Jeff Gerstmann and Brad Shoemaker charge on. Jeff describes an unsuccessful PR pitch, Brad eats a pork bun, Gary delivers a non sequiter, and Darren shares his home defense strategy.