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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider ice cream. In the news, DUNC 3 has a trailer, ICE appears to have covered up another brazen murder this time in Houston Texas, and the situation in Russia is destabilizing in a way that evokes 1917. Related LinksForum ThreadIce CreamDiscord ChatIce CreamBluesky PostIce CreamThings of the DayRym - A short comic about LennyScott - pizel skylines
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider museums we've been to. In the news, XBOX is in trouble, and the GOP's incompetence killed FISA. Also the MoMA Design Store (not an ad). Related LinksForum ThreadMuseumsDiscord ChatMuseumsBluesky PostMuseumsThings of the DayRym - Uncursing MoneyScott - programming a gba game on an iphone
Tonight on GeekNights we consider cinema. We both love movies, and have for our entire lives. In the news, the K-shaped economy means the Steam Deck is expensive and also sold out, chemical disasters are occurring in the US, Hawaii is using state power to fight back against the disastrous Citizens United ruling, and Delaware is doing the literal opposite. Related LinksForum ThreadCinemaDiscord ChatCinemaBluesky PostCinemaThings of the DayRym - Incentive per diemScott - hallucinate: Massively Multiplayer Online Rave
Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Running Man (2025) directed by Edgar Wright. This completes our full tour of the Runnings Man, as we previously reviewed the original Running Man novel from 1982 and the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger Running Man. There are no more men to run. Also look at the difference in mood between the 1987 ending credits and the 2025 ending credits. The latter seem like they're saying something, but I can't quite put my finger on it... In the news, The American World Cup transit situation is a disaster, and the new Steam Controller sold out once already. Related LinksForu
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how you must tax the rich if you wish to have a society. In the news, Mayor Mamdani ends those ridiculous criminal summonses for cyclists, BTS returns, and America's war against Iran endangers the world. Related LinksForum ThreadTax the RichDiscord ChatTax the RichBluesky PostTax the RichThings of the DayRym - What's my What's My ΔEOK JND?Scott - JE8086 Emulation
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the assessment of risk. Apropos of nothing Rym talks about his broken arm. In the news, Washington state moves forward on taxing rich people, and New York City moves forward on banning foie gras. Related LinksForum ThreadAssessing RiskDiscord ChatAssessing RiskBluesky PostAssessing RiskThings of the DayRym - Max don't have sex with your ex (NSFW)Scott - Glass Armonica (spinning glass bowls... that break)
Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about The Muppets. They were formative in the youth of our generation, and they are timeless. In the news, Ryan Dancey found out how little gamers like generative AI, the US president is about to attack Iran to distract from the Epstein files, and the Democrats have rightly denied the DHS funding until it reigns in ICE. Write your senators every day with a simple message: "abolish ICE." Related LinksForum ThreadThe MuppetsDiscord ChatThe MuppetsBluesky PostThe MuppetsThings of the DayRym - Every Time the Halo Saved a Driver's LifeScott - Flashpoint Archive
Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss our respective morning routines. How do you spend your mornings? In the news, skyrocketing RAM prices delay the Valve Steam Machine (along with the controller, and Steam Frame), NVIDIA isn't releasing new videocards for the same reason, bitcoin is (finally) collapsing, and someone left Horatio at the Goodwill. Related LinksForum ThreadOur Morning RoutinesDiscord ChatOur Morning RoutinesBluesky PostOur Morning RoutinesThings of the DayRym - The Bird Someone Has To Take When Your Aunt DiesScott - ReKindle
Tonight on GeekNights we review The Running Man (1987 film) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Richard Dawson. In the news, the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO along with regional bodies throughout the state have called for statewide labor action in Minnesota over the brutality of ICE. The crazy house we rented once in Wildwood NJ is for sale, and the New York Sirens are on the verge of selling out MSG despite drawing tiny crowds in New Jersey (proving once again that few want to go to New Jersey on purpose). Related LinksForum ThreadThe Running Man (1987 Arnold Version)Discord
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider anti-intellectualism. In the news, Valve has new hardware including a new VR headset Rym is going to get, and you should learn about the 1981 Air Traffic Controller strike. We will be live at PAX Unplugged 2025! Related LinksForum ThreadAnti-IntellectualismDiscord ChatAnti-IntellectualismBluesky PostAnti-IntellectualismThings of the DayRym - Jesus Didn't Have Long Hair....So Why does Jesus Have Long Hair?Scott - Using OSINT to track US military murders at sea
Tonight on GeekNights, we review (without spoilers) the third installment in the Knives Out Mysteries: Wake Up Dead Man. Benoit Blanc is a character for the ages, and it's worth seeing. In the news, Zohran Mamdani is the next mayor of New York and his victory speech is worth a watch. Democrats overwhelmingly vote to fight for democracy. Kodak quietly begins selling film again. Related LinksForum ThreadWake Up Dead Man (2025)Discord ChatWake Up Dead Man (2025)Bluesky PostWake Up Dead Man (2025)Things of the DayRym - Porcupine Screenwriting ToolScott - HyperRogue
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider fancy restaurants. In the news, noted racist Terry Bollea has died at 71, Donald Trump is getting even more dangerously unhinged than usual, and the Canada World Junior assault case has ended. Here is a list of every significant lecture or panel that Rym and Scott have ever done, going back to the year 2002. Related LinksForum ThreadFancy RestaurantsDiscord ChatFancy RestaurantsBluesky PostFancy RestaurantsThings of the DayRym - Secret Train Station ApartmentsScott - IAMMP Piano Roll Archive
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants. In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard, but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways. I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential. Long Island City finally has good bagels, and next week brings us a bunch of exiting nerd stuff including John Wick: Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, and Deltarune. Also Rym got a 1/4 scale Dig Dug machine. Related LinksForum ThreadHouseplantsDiscord ChatHouseplantsBluesky PostHouse
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the painting of minis, from Ral Partha to Ralidium. In the news, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will likely (and justifiably) strike, here's a starting point if you are interested in the dynamics of a broader anti-fascist General Strike, and the Twitter AI is obsessed with defending South African white supremacists. Related LinksForum ThreadPainting MiniaturesDiscord ChatPainting MiniaturesBluesky PostPainting MiniaturesThings of the DayRym - The Violent World of Football UltrasScott - KUNG FURY 2 FILTRADO!
Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about surgery. Warning: we talk about surgery. In the news, capitalism has destroyed Polygon and a federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from deporting people to concentration camps using the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798, setting up an existential supreme court showdown. Related LinksForum ThreadSurgeryDiscord ChatSurgeryBluesky PostSurgeryThings of the DayRym - Stealing Power !!Scott - Joon Lee
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of retirement. I know what my plan is. In the news, James Bond is captured by an evil megacorporation, and supplements will destroy your liver. Related LinksForum ThreadRetirementDiscord ChatRetirementBluesky PostRetirementThings of the DayRym - Tom's Diner (Cover)Scott - The 88x31 GIF Collection
Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about fear. Rym was on a panel about fear at PAX South back in 2016, plus a video essay. In the news, it turns out Santa Claus is a myroblyte, ChatGPT went down, Russia shot down another commercial airliner, and Finland seized a Russian sabotage tanker. Related LinksDiscord ChatFearForum ThreadFearBluesky PostFearThings of the DayRym - Caga Tió de NadalScott - What Happened to the World's Largest Tube TV?
Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about knives. Learn to use the right knife for the right task with the right technique in the kitchen, and your life will be better. Also learn how to care for them. In the news, the assassination of a health insurance CEO brought a deep simmering anger to the surface of American society, surprising many, and the Interstella 5555 "remaster" isn't. Related LinksForum ThreadKnivesDiscord ChatKnivesBluesky PostKnivesThings of the DayRym - Restored - Star Trek The Animated Series Public Service AdScott - Lord of the Maps
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the humble tradition of carving pumpkins. You may recall in 2006 when we reviewed Pumpkin Scissors or our review of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, but we have never dedicated an entire episode to the carving of pumpkins. In the news, tonight is the 19th anniversary of GeekNights. (The brave can listen to the remastered pre-launch beta episodes (with commentary)). Also jaywalking is no longer illegal in New York. Related LinksForum ThreadPumpkin CarvingDiscord ChatPumpkin CarvingThings of the DayRym - Megilat Ḥam-Ed — the Scroll of the Steamed Portion
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of debt. In the news, the FTC makes a move against dark patterns in subscriptions and North Korea blows up its connection to South Korea and decrees that unification is no longer possible. Related LinksForum ThreadDebtDiscord ChatDebtThings of the DayRym - Wireless Non-Electrical RemoteScott - The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre
Tonight on GeekNights we review the absolutely fantastic LUPIN III Kabuki Production. Even if you have never experienced kabuki and know nothing about it, this is 100% worth watching. It's a top tier experience. In the news, everything on Temu and Shein is full of poison and the updated Chicago Manual of Style just dropped! Related LinksForum ThreadLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionDiscord ChatLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionThings of the DayRym - ConsciousnessScott - The Podcast Index
Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss fragrances. You may recall in 2013 we covered the opposite side of the smell spectrum. In the news, GeekNights officially endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States, the world's first medieval electronic instrument has launched, and this is the kind of thing you only expect to see in movies. Related LinksForum ThreadFragrancesDiscord ChatFragrancesThings of the DayRym - The World’s Fastest Bomber: The XB-70 ValkyrieScott - Can You Tune A Fish?
Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about the insidious and underestimated problem of noise pollution. We've previously talked about computer noise specifically. In the news, GeekNights endorses whoever the Democratic candidate for President is in the 2024 election, the Russian government plotted assassinations in Europe, red light cameras remain controversial, and the Jersey Shore played itself. Related LinksForum ThreadNoise PollutionDiscord ChatNoise PollutionThings of the DayRym - What's that pipe for?Scott - TASER Chess
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the nature of the Easter Egg. They're good for society. In the news, the mayor of New York lost a duel, and it's not just you. Related LinksForum ThreadEaster EggsDiscord ChatEaster EggsThings of the DayRym - So THAT'S where Bugs Bunny got it from!Scott - Sweet Home (1989) [Full Film, Domesday Capture, Subbed]
Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss noodles. In the news, Alabama Republicans decide that embryos are literally children with extreme and harmful legal consequences, and Fubo has raised an antitrust suit against the coming massive sports streaming consolidation. Related LinksForum ThreadNoodlesDiscord ChatNoodlesThings of the DayRym - Which is Worse?Scott - GoPro Ride Through an Electron Beam Irradiator at Full Beam Power
