The Lesser Nerds Podcast » Aaron Sorkin http://www.lessernerds.com Tech, Sex and Society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.lessernerds.com/feed/podcast/ A weekly review of technology, sex and society with news stories and feature interviews every Wednesday. the Nerds yes the Nerds webmaster@lessernerds.com webmaster@lessernerds.com (the Nerds) Because you're not a TOTAL geek. Apple, technology, sex, comedy, iPhone, Macintosh, Windows, geek, nerd, Star Wars, funny The Lesser Nerds Podcast » Aaron Sorkin http://www.lessernerds.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.lessernerds.com TV-MA Midtown Manhattan, NYC Weekly The Spacial Network http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/10/the-spacial-network/ http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/10/the-spacial-network/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:08 +0000 Art Carlson http://www.lessernerds.com/?p=3218 The final frontier seems to be calling the nerds this week.  A lot of our topics deal with space.  Before we get there though, it’s time to check the box office to see how The Social Network did.  And the the results are…. well, a bit confusing.  Seems a number one opening weekend is still not what the filmmakers had hoped for.  We also revisit Shit My Dad Says to see Crashboy’s laugh quotient dangerously dipping and Art still calling for the head of Shat.  The nerds then delve into a complex and moving discussion on the philosophical, ethical and socioeconomic implications of getting Jessica Alba actually naked. (unlike her latest movie where she faked it.)  And if you expected us to talk about George Lucas’s announcement this week that he will be converting all the Star Wars films to 3D for upcoming theatrical release…. you’re right, we do. (but we kinda leave out fan boy caps at home, fret not)

Crashboy takes us through a study of 11 sci fi predictions that actually came true, in which our true nerd bona fides come into serious question when we have to look up Hugo Gernsback on Wikipedia.  We reclaim them somewhat however when we look at the new earth-like planet that was discovered last week, and suggest reasons why Gliese 581g might not be the best spot to build a summer home.

All that plus, the fans flood the Facebook page this week, the army actually DOES have an Iron Man suit, and why you may not want to be making fun of your British friends’ teeth.  All on America’s most trusted podcast, Lesser Nerds.

]]> The final frontier seems to be calling the nerds this week.  A lot of our topics deal with space.  Before we get there though, it’s time to check the box office to see how The Social Network did.  And the the results are…. well, a bit confusing.  Seems a number one opening weekend is still not what the filmmakers had hoped for.  We also revisit Shit My Dad Says to see Crashboy’s laugh quotient dangerously dipping and Art still calling for the head of Shat.  The nerds then delve into a complex and moving discussion on the philosophical, ethical and socioeconomic implications of getting Jessica Alba actually naked. (unlike her latest movie where she faked it.)  And if you expected us to talk about George Lucas’s announcement this week that he will be converting all the Star Wars films to 3D for upcoming theatrical release…. you’re right, we do. (but we kinda leave out fan boy caps at home, fret not)

Crashboy takes us through a study of 11 sci fi predictions that actually came true, in which our true nerd bona fides come into serious question when we have to look up Hugo Gernsback on Wikipedia.  We reclaim them somewhat however when we look at the new earth-like planet that was discovered last week, and suggest reasons why Gliese 581g might not be the best spot to build a summer home.

All that plus, the fans flood the Facebook page this week, the army actually DOES have an Iron Man suit, and why you may not want to be making fun of your British friends’ teeth.  All on America’s most trusted podcast, Lesser Nerds.

]]> http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/10/the-spacial-network/feed/ 0 2001,3D,3D film,3D TV,Aaron Sorkin,Angry Birds,Arthur C Clarke,artificial heart,babelgum,Barney Clark,British teeth,Catfish The final frontier seems to be calling the nerds this week.  A lot of our topics deal with space.  Before we get there though, it's time to check the box office to see how The Social Network did.  And the the results are.... well, a bit confusing. The final frontier seems to be calling the nerds this week.  A lot of our topics deal with space.  Before we get there though, it's time to check the box office to see how The Social Network did.  And the the results are.... well, a bit confusing (http://techcrunch.com/2010/10/03/the-social-network-ticket-sales/).  Seems a number one opening weekend is still not what the filmmakers had hoped for.  We also revisit Shit My Dad Says (http://twitter.com/#!/Shitmydadsays) to see Crashboy's laugh quotient dangerously dipping and Art still calling for the head of Shat.  The nerds then delve into a complex and moving discussion on the philosophical, ethical and socioeconomic implications of getting Jessica Alba actually naked. (unlike her latest movie where she faked it (http://fleshbot.com/5650887/jessica-albas-cgi-nude-scene-is-this-the-future-of-movie-nudity).)  And if you expected us to talk about George Lucas's announcement this week that he will be converting all the Star Wars films to 3D (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i677c428c4dc16c2c7592835d50e86a3a)for upcoming theatrical release.... you're right, we do. (but we kinda leave out fan boy caps at home, fret not) Crashboy takes us through a study of 11 sci fi predictions that actually came true (http://mashable.com/2010/09/25/11-astounding-predictions/), in which our true nerd bona fides come into serious question when we have to look up Hugo Gernsback (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Gernsback) on Wikipedia.  We reclaim them somewhat however when we look at the new earth-like planet that was discovered last week (http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/868428--the-new-earth-why-you-will-never-live-there?bn=1), and suggest reasons why Gliese 581g might not be the best spot to build a summer home. All that plus, the fans flood the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/lessernerds) this week, the army actually DOES have an Iron Man suit (http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/army-gears-up-to-outfit-soldiers-with-robotic-iron-man-suit/19651907), and why you may not want to be making fun of your British friends' teeth (http://www.cracked.com/article_18409_the-5-most-statistically-full-shit-national-stereotypes.html).  All on America's most trusted podcast, Lesser Nerds. the Nerds no 38:48 Gratuitous Cocking http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/gratuitous-cocking/ http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/gratuitous-cocking/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:11 +0000 Art Carlson http://www.lessernerds.com/?p=2634 The Nerds are into the celluloid this week. (and not just Star Wars)  First off, we look at a fascinating list of  ridiculous gun myths taught to us by the movies. (seems a silencer doesn’t make your gun sound like a Whisper 2000)  Then, it’s off to 15 great movie scenes that were unscripted… a list that leaves Crashboy cold due to its inclusion of Han Solo’s classic “I know”.  And speaking of Star Wars, we have a chuckle at Kevin Spacey’s classic Jack Lemmon Star Wars audition.  Then we cap off the movie talk with a preview of this fall’s David Fincher helmed Facebook movie.  Will Mark Zuckerberg like it?  (well, if he isn’t assassinated by Pakistani hitmen, he might actually be fine with it)  Of course, we wouldn’t be able to do any of this if the President was given an internet kill switch… something being proposed by, of all people… Joe Lieberman.

All that plus, the freakonomic side of The Club, Lesser Nerds updates on Dr. Demento and our vajazzlers, and Art goes on yet another rant, this time at the expense of new age bookstores.  All on the favourite podcast of the Cameroon football team, Lesser Nerds.

]]> The Nerds are into the celluloid this week. (and not just Star Wars)  First off, we look at a fascinating list of  ridiculous gun myths taught to us by the movies. (seems a silencer doesn’t make your gun sound like a Whisper 2000)  Then, it’s off to 15 great movie scenes that were unscripted… a list that leaves Crashboy cold due to its inclusion of Han Solo’s classic “I know”.  And speaking of Star Wars, we have a chuckle at Kevin Spacey’s classic Jack Lemmon Star Wars audition.  Then we cap off the movie talk with a preview of this fall’s David Fincher helmed Facebook movie.  Will Mark Zuckerberg like it?  (well, if he isn’t assassinated by Pakistani hitmen, he might actually be fine with it)  Of course, we wouldn’t be able to do any of this if the President was given an internet kill switch… something being proposed by, of all people… Joe Lieberman.
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All that plus, the freakonomic side of The Club, Lesser Nerds updates on Dr. Demento and our vajazzlers, and Art goes on yet another rant, this time at the expense of new age bookstores.  All on the favourite podcast of the Cameroon football team, Lesser Nerds.

]]> http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/gratuitous-cocking/feed/ 0 Aaron Sorkin,Big,Colin Quinn,Comedian,Dan Savage,David Fincher,dreams,dysentery,Facebook,FAO Schwarz,foley artists,Glock 36 The Nerds are into the celluloid this week. (and not just Star Wars)  First off, we look at a fascinating list of  ridiculous gun myths taught to us by the movies. (seems a silencer doesn't make your gun sound like a Whisper 2000)  Then, The Nerds are into the celluloid this week. (and not just Star Wars)  First off, we look at a fascinating list of  ridiculous gun myths taught to us by the movies (http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/the-doctor-is-insane-2/). (seems a silencer doesn't make your gun sound like a Whisper 2000)  Then, it's off to 15 great movie scenes that were unscripted (http://listverse.com/2010/05/03/15-great-scenes-that-were-unscripted/)... a list that leaves Crashboy cold due to its inclusion of Han Solo's classic "I know".  And speaking of Star Wars, we have a chuckle at Kevin Spacey's classic Jack Lemmon Star Wars (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmigAcg7Y_k&feature=player_embedded) audition.  Then we cap off the movie talk with a preview of this fall's David Fincher helmed Facebook movie (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-11-awards-campaign-2009/posts/sneak-peek-poster-for-david-fincher-s-the-social-network-hints-at-controversy).  Will Mark Zuckerberg like it?  (well, if he isn't assassinated by Pakistani hitmen (http://www.geekosystem.com/pakistan-mark-zuckerberg-execution/), he might actually be fine with it)  Of course, we wouldn't be able to do any of this if the President was given an internet kill switch (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/17/internet-kill-switch-woul_n_615923.html)... something being proposed by, of all people... Joe Lieberman. All that plus, the freakonomic side of The Club (http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/08/what-car-thieves-think-of-the-club/), Lesser Nerds updates on Dr. Demento (http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/the-doctor-is-insane-2/) and our vajazzlers, and Art goes on yet another rant, this time at the expense of new age bookstores (http://www.boredpanda.com/15-interesting-facts-about-dreams-dreaming/).  All on the favourite podcast of the Cameroon football team, Lesser Nerds. the Nerds yes 44:33