The Lesser Nerds Podcast » The Atlantic 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 » The Atlantic http://www.lessernerds.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.lessernerds.com TV-MA Midtown Manhattan, NYC Weekly The Doctor Is In(sane) http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/the-doctor-is-insane-2/ http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/the-doctor-is-insane-2/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:00:36 +0000 Art Carlson http://www.lessernerds.com/?p=2589 This week’s show starts with a battle of the sexes.  Kind of weird considering both hosts are dudes, but still….  We look at the concept that men might be on the decline, in every possible way. (something we’ve been proving for quite some time)  And if that wasn’t a touchy enough subject, we look at an app that can track the periods of the many women in your life.  (An app Crashboy has absolutely no problem with) And to wrap up the gender discussion, we look at claims that women are manipulating men with the noises they make during sex.  (A claim Art has absolutely no problem with)

Fortunately it’s not all about the battle of the sexes this week.  For example, it seems the display models of iPads are rife with bacteria.  You might not want to touch one.  Lord knows Crashboy doesn’t want to, ever since Art suggested he start playing Angry Birds.  We finally get his review of the game this week, replete with profanity.

Wondered why we had no mention of Star Wars in the last few weeks?  Yeah, neither were we.  But still, we decide to remedy, at least in part, that unfortunate imbalance, by giving props to an amazing video showing what Star Wars would look like if it had been made in 1950.  Then the nerds go bravely into new territory by presenting a dramatic reading from one of the hilarious chats on chitchatwithdave.com

All that, plus the legendary Dr. Demento drops by to talk to the lads, and gives a lesson in what it means to be graceful in the face of a changing world.

]]> This week’s show starts with a battle of the sexes.  Kind of weird considering both hosts are dudes, but still….  We look at the concept that men might be on the decline, in every possible way. (something we’ve been proving for quite some time)  And if that wasn’t a touchy enough subject, we look at an app that can track the periods of the many women in your life.  (An app Crashboy has absolutely no problem with) And to wrap up the gender discussion, we look at claims that women are manipulating men with the noises they make during sex.  (A claim Art has absolutely no problem with)

Fortunately it’s not all about the battle of the sexes this week.  For example, it seems the display models of iPads are rife with bacteria.  You might not want to touch one.  Lord knows Crashboy doesn’t want to, ever since Art suggested he start playing Angry Birds.  We finally get his review of the game this week, replete with profanity.

Wondered why we had no mention of Star Wars in the last few weeks?  Yeah, neither were we.  But still, we decide to remedy, at least in part, that unfortunate imbalance, by giving props to an amazing video showing what Star Wars would look like if it had been made in 1950.  Then the nerds go bravely into new territory by presenting a dramatic reading from one of the hilarious chats on chitchatwithdave.com

All that, plus the legendary Dr. Demento drops by to talk to the lads, and gives a lesson in what it means to be graceful in the face of a changing world.

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]]> http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/06/the-doctor-is-insane-2/feed/ 0 Angry Birds,Archives of Sexual Behavior,chitchatwithdave.com,Dan Savage,David Beckham,Dr. Demento,FIFA World Cup,Fish Heads,Flo Juggler,gender issues,Han shot first,Hanna Rosin This week's show starts with a battle of the sexes.  Kind of weird considering both hosts are dudes, but still....  We look at the concept that men might be on the decline, in every possible way. (something we've been proving for quite some time)  And ... This week's show starts with a battle of the sexes.  Kind of weird considering both hosts are dudes, but still....  We look at the concept that men might be on the decline, in every possible way (http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/print/2010/07/the-end-of-men/8135/). (something we've been proving for quite some time)  And if that wasn't a touchy enough subject, we look at an app that can track the periods (http://www.flojuggler.com/)of the many women in your life.  (An app Crashboy has absolutely no problem with) And to wrap up the gender discussion, we look at claims that women are manipulating men with the noises they make during sex (http://io9.com/5559447/scientists-try-to-prove-that-women-manipulate-men-with-noises-during-sex?skyline=true&s=i).  (A claim Art has absolutely no problem with) Fortunately it's not all about the battle of the sexes this week.  For example, it seems the display models of iPads are rife with bacteria (http://www.nydailynews.com/tech_guide/2010/06/06/2010-06-06_its_appalling_news_tests_find_bacteria_on_ipad_demo_models.html).  You might not want to touch one.  Lord knows Crashboy doesn't want to, ever since Art suggested he start playing Angry Birds (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5948106&id=407416803361).  We finally get his review of the game (http://www.rovio.com/index.php?page=angry-birds) this week, replete with profanity. Wondered why we had no mention of Star Wars in the last few weeks?  Yeah, neither were we.  But still, we decide to remedy, at least in part, that unfortunate imbalance, by giving props to an amazing video showing what Star Wars would look like if it had been made in 1950 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTpOQrqoO0).  Then the nerds go bravely into new territory by presenting a dramatic reading from one of the hilarious chats on chitchatwithdave.com (http://chitchatwithdave.com/) All that, plus the legendary Dr. Demento (http://www.drdemento.com/) drops by to talk to the lads, and gives a lesson in what it means to be graceful in the face of a changing world. the Nerds no 43:59 How To Succeed In Business (Without Really Trying) http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/05/fixed-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying/ http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/05/fixed-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 15:44:41 +0000 Crashboy http://www.lessernerds.com/?p=2427 (FIXED silent episode problem)

The nerds are getting down to business this week.  For example, just how much time and money was lost this week when Google turned it’s homepage into a Pac-Man emulator? More importantly, does anyone care?  If anyone does, it might well be a go getter like Alec Brownstein… the young whippersnapper who landed himself a job by appealing to the hubris of his potential employers.  How did it turn out?  We ask him ourselves!

Business is booming for the info ladies of Bangladesh – those two wheeled mavens of  modern tech who pedal their way through the townships doling out advice on anything from crop diseases to contraception. (two topics related only through alliteration)

Bill Gates used to be in the business of seeing the future (before HE started ridding the world of crop diseases).  So, ten years ago when he made some bold predictions about the future of computers, how well did he do?  The nerds have a look.  For example, did he predict the end of instant messaging?

Plus, the best phony Twitter accounts, William Shatner gives Art a touch of Tourette Syndrome, and how we might be able to tell which space pioneer pleased the ladies more.  Oh, and if you thought vajazzling was gone… think again.

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The nerds are getting down to business this week.  For example, just how much time and money was lost this week when Google turned it’s homepage into a Pac-Man emulator? More importantly, does anyone care?  If anyone does, it might well be a go getter like Alec Brownstein… the young whippersnapper who landed himself a job by appealing to the hubris of his potential employers.  How did it turn out?  We ask him ourselves!

Business is booming for the info ladies of Bangladesh – those two wheeled mavens of  modern tech who pedal their way through the townships doling out advice on anything from crop diseases to contraception. (two topics related only through alliteration)

Bill Gates used to be in the business of seeing the future (before HE started ridding the world of crop diseases).  So, ten years ago when he made some bold predictions about the future of computers, how well did he do?  The nerds have a look.  For example, did he predict the end of instant messaging?

Plus, the best phony Twitter accounts, William Shatner gives Art a touch of Tourette Syndrome, and how we might be able to tell which space pioneer pleased the ladies more.  Oh, and if you thought vajazzling was gone… think again.

]]> http://www.lessernerds.com/2010/05/fixed-how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying/feed/ 1 Adwords,Alec Brownstein,Ask Art,Bill Gates,Blade Runner,BP,British Petroleum,Buzz Aldrin,cosmonauts,Do Not Call List,electric cars,email (FIXED silent episode problem) - The nerds are getting down to business this week.  For example, just how much time and money was lost this week when Google turned it's homepage into a Pac-Man emulator? More importantly, does anyone care? (FIXED silent episode problem) The nerds are getting down to business this week.  For example, just how much time and money was lost this week when Google turned it's homepage into a Pac-Man emulator? (http://gizmodo.com/5546781/google-pac+man-mightve-cost-us-120483800) More importantly, does anyone care?  If anyone does, it might well be a go getter like Alec Brownstein... the young whippersnapper who landed himself a job by appealing to the hubris of his potential employers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRwCs99DWg).  How did it turn out?  We ask him ourselves! Business is booming for the info ladies of Bangladesh (http://southasia.oneworld.net/fromthegrassroots/info-ladies-make-life-easier-in-bangladesh/) - those two wheeled mavens of  modern tech who pedal their way through the townships doling out advice on anything from crop diseases to contraception. (two topics related only through alliteration) Bill Gates used to be in the business of seeing the future (before HE started ridding the world of crop diseases).  So, ten years ago when he made some bold predictions about the future of computers (http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/05/bill-gates-more-profit-than-prophet/56982/), how well did he do?  The nerds have a look.  For example, did he predict the end of instant messaging (http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/05/24/2010-the-year-instant-messaging-finally-died/)? Plus, the best phony Twitter accounts (http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/2010/05/the_5_best_satirical_twitter_a.php), William Shatner (http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2010/05/20/14025106.html) gives Art a touch of Tourette Syndrome, and how we might be able to tell which space pioneer pleased the ladies more (http://www.boingboing.net/2010/05/20/space-oddities.html).  Oh, and if you thought vajazzling (http://www.vajazzleville.com/) was gone... think again. the Nerds no 45:47