The Lesser Nerds Podcast » vajazzling

Vajazzling without the bling, and for a good cause

Art Carlson — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:31:49 +0000

Lesser Listener Lainie suggests the month of July is for Vajazzling without the bling, and for a good cause. That lead Uncle Leo to shake his head and mutter, “Oy vey. Here we go again,” while listener Ted recognized one of the women as a former student. Not that that’s awkward or anything. Lesser Ladies: break out the razors!

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Sorry, @CharlieSheen

Crashboy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:00:51 +0000

Has Charlie jumped the shark? After all, in the accelerated world of the Twitterverse, viral sensations have “the half life of a fruit fly” and it seems Charlie and his antics are everywhere… including the Flimm Building. That’s right, the bad boy of the month decided to drop by the LN studios this week for an interview. Don’t get too excited though, at this point, he’s giving interviews to pretty much anyone with a mic. As he would say, he’s just not of this “terrestrial realm.” Which leads us to the baffling fact that no one seems to be making a big deal about the possible discovery of proof of extraterrestrial life! We know, the idea of Spanish algae doesn’t seem too sexy on the surface, but these are space rocks dude!

Do smartphones make you sexy? If you think so, chances are you’re a guy. Chances are also pretty good that you haven’t gotten any for quite some time. Maybe you should just go out in a two weeks and get yourself a brand spanking new iPad 2. Crashboy tells us why he will be doing exactly that, and tips his hand as to who he will bequeath his now antiquated iPad 1 to.

Have you seen the new Old Spice commercial? More importantly, have you seen the behind the scenes video about how they made the new Old Spice commercial. The nerds take a look at the continued rebranding of a drug store fragrance also ran.

Northwest University might need a bit of rebranding following last week’s live sex toy demonstration that landed the institution in hot water. It turns out keeping your students after class and showing them exactly how to use a f#*k saw is not considered sound pedagogy. Who knew? (Maybe the same people who knew that 50% of men might very well be carrying the HPV virus.)

All that plus, when the world is going to end, listener feedback, and what exactly (or to be more specific, how much) a Florida prison inmate had stored in a very private place. All on Chuck Lorre’s favorite podcast, Lesser Nerds.

Shaved Bieber

Art Carlson — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:56:39 +0000

We haven’t laid into Facebook for a few weeks, so it seems high time we took aim at the #2 site on the internet. (our website being number one,… interesting fact) Crashboy introduces us to a place where you can buy lovely Facebook inspired tchochkes, including a tshirt for that Farmville player on your newsfeed. It turns out Facebook is also turning up in a significantly higher number of divorce cases these days. Turns out posting that picture from the Christmas party is actually usable in court. Who knew?

And we end our Facebook discussion with the news that Lady Gaga now has more Facebook fans than any one else in the history of social media. ( number two?…. John Lithgow’s Friendster account…. interesting fact)

Which came first, the hit or the ad? We look at the Apple effect, and why artists constantly jockey to be the featured song on Apple’s new ads. Then we delve into the nebulous world of ambiguous sexuality with a look at the recent tribulations of Justin Bieber, and how they pale in comparison to the tribulations of women with large feet.

All that, plus sex in space, listeners reviews and calls, and why Prince thinks the internet is finished.

Lesser Nerds Dot XXX

Art Carlson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:00:29 +0000

The nerds talking about sex?? Who would have thought. But it seems inevitable in the wake of ICANN’s decision this week to give porn sites their own .xxx URL. Of course, iPhone users won’t have to worry too much about that thanks to Steve-O’s “freedom from porn” crusade. What they will have to worry about however is exactly how to hold their shiny new iPhone’s so the signal doesn’t crap out! Hey Steve… it’s a phone! You kind of have to hold it!!

iPad’s love to be held too, and this week finds Crashboy enamored of a new magical iPad app that has the nerds pondering where books end and video games begin.

Iceland has had it’s fair share of face time this year, and it looks like they’re going to get a little more, seeing as how they just elected a TV comedian who was a joke candidate. (His first order of business…. build a Disneyworld at the airport)

And this week we also look at artificial body parts: firstly on Oscar the cat who became the world’s first bionic cat by undergoing successful intraosseous transcutaneous amputation prosthetics surgery. (say that three times fast) And secondly on Sarah Palin who seems to have decided there’s a direct correlation between her chances in 2012 and her cup size.

All that, plus, (hopefully)… the death of vajazzling.

Exile On Mainframe

Art Carlson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:00:23 +0000

Time to put on the tin hats… it’s conspiracy time! After all, cell phones are everywhere and bees are disappearing. There has to be a link?…. Right? The nerds start off with that before entering into a debate on what “bigger” means. For example, is Apple and its 10% market share really “bigger” than Microsoft now? Or, which month was bigger for Lesser Nerds ratings? Or did the Rolling Stones release a bigger album than “Exile On Main Street“.

We also revisit a few salient topics this week. Art tries desperately to put his profanity laden tirade from last week’s show into some sort of meaningful perspective, while Crashboy speculates on the possibility that our poll might very well have been hijacked by the good folks at the Parents’ Television Council. And if that wasn’t enough, Mark Ryder of vajazzleville.com drops by the Flimm Building to drop off a few DIY kits for our listeners.

Plus, the switch to Google Chrome, the story behind Saddam’s sex tape, and what you can tell your spouse when the term “wild Asian ass” comes up in your search history. All that and more on British Petroleum’s favorite podcast, Lesser Nerds.

How To Succeed In Business (Without Really Trying)

Crashboy — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:44:41 +0000

(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.

Steve Cougar Mellen Jobs

Art Carlson — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:16:21 +0000

This week the nerds delve into the mysterious world of cougars, and not in a Marlin Perkins kind of way. It seems the Courtney Coxes of the world might very well being toying with death! Maybe that’s the reason Google this week turned down ads from a cougar themed website.

Then, it’s time to scratch our heads at the continuing bad behavior by one of our heretofore fave companies, Apple. It seems the cops who busted down the door of the lost iPhone blogger were working at Apple’s behest. (In related news, cigarettes cause cancer, and Ricky Martin is gay.)

Following up on last week’s discussion, the nerds look at a site that playfully tells you how crappy your Facebook privacy setting are, and take the social network to task over their pathetic new security features.

And if that wasn’t enough, Art rails yet again about our culture of fear, as Crashboy brings us up to date on how people could actually hack your car. (and why they would even want to) All that, plus our Geek Dad book winners, why ICBMs have to fly so damned high, and in a listener suggested vajazzling update, the nerds scale the heights of awkwardness with a discussion of kagel. All on this week’s edition of Lesser Nerds.

Tempest In A C Cup

Art Carlson — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:58:30 +0000

So… what’s the over/under on how many times we say “iPad” this week? Think carefully, because you may be surprised. And that’s no April Fool’s joke. Apple’s shiny new toy does however get a bit of attention from the nerds who reference electronic freedom fighter Cory Doctorow and the reasons he won’t be buying one. We also get a hands on report from Crashboy’s brother who takes time out from caressing his new toy to call in to the studio with his take.Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

And if iPads aren’t up your alley, maybe you’d like to know what former employees of super secretive Area 51 are saying, now that their 50 years of secrecy are up. Or perhaps you’d like to know the latest disturbing trend in suicide bombing? Hint — if Pamela Anderson is sitting beside you on a plane… be very afraid.

Art was right — it turns out the 3D revolution might just be driven by porn after all. We look at that, as well as the teenager who got a very public and jaw-dropping revenge on his sister for ratting-out his secret stash of beer.

Plus, Lesser Nerds updates on vajazzling, California’s pot law, and the winners of our Kill Shakespeare contest. All on this week’s jam packed St. Leocadia edition of Lesser Nerds.Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

#kill @robcorddry

Art Carlson — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:12:53 +0000

You’d think the nerds would tire of time travel….

But nooooooo. This week they venture into the friendly wilds of the great white north to take in a screening of Hot Tub Time Machine with a gaggle of Canadian listeners. The post film festivities got a bit crazy however and led to a vajazzling bet between two listeners. (the results of which can be seen on this page)Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

In more serious news however, this week we examine the hidden dangers of Facebook. Sure, you may be able to see what your second girlfriend looks like these days, but what about people breaking into your place and t’iefin’ your stuff? More importantly… what about syphilis!? Fortunately, not a big problem in Iceland anymore, seeing as how the tiny nation this week banned stripteases. It’s almost enough to give a guy erectile dysfunction! Good thing we take a trip into the museum of erectile dysfunction where Art discovers the joys of radium and bees. (you probably don’t want to know)

Crashboy also uses Hot Tub Time Machine as an excuse to say a few words to his old high school buddy Rob Corddry, who retweeted us this week, yet didn’t make it to the Flimm building in time to be on the big show. Maybe he was preparing for the future California… one where Miss Mary Jane is not quite as illegal as it has been.

Plus, we revisit those crazy Japanese, iPhone gaming, and why being a Bond girl may not be the best career move.
Last week’s results:
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

Carousel of Progress

Crashboy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:37:53 +0000

Hola, amigos. How’s it going with you? I know it’s been a long time since I rapped at ya. So this week we go a’time travellin’. Or at least we talk about it. Should you wish to take a jaunt into the past, you could maybe have look at some obsolete jobs. Or perhaps the original “Tron“. Or you could go several months into the future and see the upcoming Tron remake! Plus, when it comes to time travel, you now have a choice of vehicle, Delorean, or hot tub. But don’t speculate on the future, because it seems we always get it wrong. Stick with the more immediate future,… like April 3rd when Apple is now set to release the iPad. So says their commercial from Oscar night which the nerds examine.

We also look at how a technology long used in wrist watches could be coming to a cell phone near you, and could get rid of those unsightly charging cords in the process. We also somehow connect a jailed Israeli soldier with the movie “Airplane”. (surprisingly easily!)

Plus, this week Crashboy explains follow Friday to a clued out Art, and we take a listener call suggesting a male equivalent for….. you guessed it… vajazzling.

Luddites Anonymous

Crashboy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:34:28 +0000

Today on Lesser Nerds, we go through no so great pains to draw connections between Luddites and Google Android. Not as hard as you might think.

The subsequent discussion shows Art’s ignorance, although he’s not dumb enough to have any interest in the stupidly named “Tiger Text”, an app for cheating spouses.

By the way, if you actually read this write up every week, it may be a sign you are addicted to the internet. Good thing the medical community is now actually considering making your compunction an actual disease! Too late for the winner of Apple’s billionth download contest however, who actually got a congrats call from Steve Jobs….. and didn’t believe it!

The nerds also find themselves this week with a bit of an Olympic hangover. And what better way to cure it than with… pole dancing?? We also look at the time frame for NASA to cross James Cameron with George Lucas … on the surface of the moon. And speaking of Star Wars (have we mentioned Star Wars in the podcast before), seems the fightin’ Rebs at old Miss aren’t too fond of the possibility their new mascot might be Admiral Ackbar

And if all that wasn’t enough for one show…. Crashboy foams at the mouth over the upcoming Max Headroom DVD, plus we give you a vajazzling update.

Why? Because we care.

Shat My Dad Says

Crashboy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:13:34 +0000

Pity poor Art… here he was worried that he hadn’t shaved for the big show today… it turns out an unshaven geek is exactly what the ladies are looking for (at least that’s what they’re telling the geeky researchers who ask questions like that)! However, if you’re the one who’s looking for the ladies, seems you should probably stay away from the app store.

And as if we needed to prove our geek bona fides, the nerds profess a passion for a remote control Millennium Falcon.

A plethora of Lesser Nerds updates came across our desk here high atop the Flimm Building this week. The first tells us the news that William Shatner has been cast as the dad on the upcoming “Shit My Dad Says” – a development Crashboy welcomes with open arms, and Art welcomes with closed nose. The second tells us whether or not Crashboy’s middle school nemesis is a grown up “vajazzler“. And finally, we give away the “Texts From Last Night” books from last week’s contest. (turns out Lesser Nerds has quite a few lady listeners! Who knew.)

Speaking of the ladies, we take a moment this week to tip our hats and note the passing of Ronald Howes, the inventor of the Easy Bake oven.

The nerds speculate on the ethnic background of the name “The Edge”, while learning U2′s lead guitarist is cutting part of the California coast away in a veiled attempt to live up to his name. Maybe he can move in with the members of the Mars Society, who are currently proving that Belgians might not be the best choice for a trip to the red planet.

All this, plus the M.I.T sex survey, and what will hopefully be the one and only mention of Pauly Shore on the podcast (we promise).

Bejewelled Below

Art Carlson — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:06:39 +0000

Is there any length the nerds won’t go to in the service of you, our beloved listener? This week by request we give our take on the current trend of “vajazzling.” If you don’t know what it is, but you’re guessing based solely on the name…. you’re right. What are the ladies thinking these days? Well, that’s exactly what we find out when Crashboy cold calls the woman he thought was the lead Heather in his grade school, only to find out she’s… kinda nice! It seems much has changed in the last 25 years. And in celebration of that, we take a look at some of the geekiest 25th anniversaries being celebrated in 2010… including new Coke, the Amiga 1000 and the advent of this crazy thing called a “domain name”

We also learn exactly why Bioshock is Crashboy’s favourite game ever. (second place – Pong) Plus, spray on glass and why Comic book Guy will probably be getting an iPad.