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2 weeks ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 12

Mountain Dew Cupcakes, an Avengers wrap-up, The Elderscrolls Online and more on this week’s episode!

You can follow us on Twitter: @geekimprovement, send us an email: podcast@geekimprovement.com or call in at 65 RING GEEK (657-464-4335). We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for topics! Drop us a line!

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Show notes:

Mountain Dew Cupcakes – http://www.geekyhostess.com/mountain-dew-cupcakes/
The Elder Scrolls Online – http://www.gameinformer.com/p/elderscrollsonline.aspx
Two Guys From Andromeda – http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceventure/two-guys-spaceventure-by-the-creators-of-space-que
External Graphics Card Adaptor – http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/graphics-cards/how-to-make-an-external-laptop-graphics-adaptor-915616
Descriptive Camera – http://mattrichardson.com/Descriptive-Camera/
BeagleBoard/Bone – http://beagleboard.org/bone
Maker Skill Merit Badges – http://boingboing.net/2012/05/07/fun-skill-patches-offered-by-a.html

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1 month ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 11

Steampunk Edgar Allan Poe, The Hobbit in 48 frames per second, Thor and more on this week’s episode!

You can find us on iTunes here and on the Miro Guide here. Click here for a direct download.

Show notes:

The Hobbit Footage in 48 fps – http://filmdrunk.uproxx.com/2012/04/the-hobbit-debuted-some-footage-in-48-fps-and-everyone-hated-it
Anchorman 2 details – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/23/anchorman-2-will-tackle-24-hour-news-cycle_n_1447006.html
Axe Cop coming to TV as a series of animated shorts – http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/170361-axe-cop-is-coming-to-television
USB Typewriter – http://www.usbtypewriter.com/
Steampunk Poe – http://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Poe-Zdenko-Basic/dp/0762441925
Rush’s Headlong Flight – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZcFGrWjOX0E
Rush’s Steampunk-themed album out June 12 – http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rush-release-date-new-album-clockwork-angels-311098
X-Files Novels exist?! – http://amzn.to/IJY6Kn
Averia, the Average Font – http://iotic.com/averia/

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1 month ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 10

Personal satellite service, lego mosaics, apps to keep you on track and more this week’s episode!

You can find us on iTunes here and on the Miro Guide here. Click here for a direct download.

Show notes:

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1uD5_ovwqg
The Consultant – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgUjlH4vywM&feature=fvwrel
Castle - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_(TV_series)
iPhone, Android and Blackberry tethering – Tether.com
Brick Workz – http://brickworkz.com/
Spot Connect Personal Satellite Service – http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/340
Original Prince of Persia Source Code – http://hackaday.com/2012/04/17/original-prince-of-persia-game-source-code-released/
Tron Uprising Cartoon – http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/170227-check-out-a-new-sneak-preview-of-tron-uprising
Steamfest 2012 – http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/04/17/s-t-e-a-m-fest-2012/
Florida Steampunk Exhibition East – http://floridasteampunksociety.com
Wunderkit - http://get.wunderkit.com/
Clear for iPhone - http://www.realmacsoftware.com/clear/
Things for Mac – http://culturedcode.com/things/
The Hit List for Mac – http://www.potionfactory.com/thehitlist/
EpicWin for Mac – http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epicwin/id372927221

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1 month ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 9

Hard drives turned into clocks, augmented reality glasses, a steampunk-themed MMO and more are covered by Zac and Alexis on this week’s episode!

You can find us on iTunes here and on the Miro Guide here. Click here for a direct download.

Show notes:

Starship Enterprise in Las Vegas - http://collider.com/star-trek-enterprise-vegas/157942/
City of Steam – http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3N2YDjsuu48 and http://www.cityofsteam.com/
Dirigible Days, Season One – http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/day304/dirigible-days-season-one
Vernian Process – http://shop.vernianprocess.com/
Ben Kingsley to be villain in Iron Man 3 – http://io9.com/5900613/ben-kingsley-cast-as-the-big-bad-villain-in-iron-man-3
Iron Man 3 to be based off of Extremis – http://www.majorspoilers.com/movies-iron-man-3-to-be-based-on-extremis/
Ender’s Game movie delayed to Nov 2013 – http://www.avclub.com/articles/enders-game-release-delayed-by-eight-months,72208/
Project Glass on the cheap – http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2012/04/10/think-googles-project-glass-is-sci-fi-this-developer-hacked-it-together-with-existing-parts/
Hard drive and motherboard clocks – Hard Drive Clock and Motherboard Clock
Never Ending Story Kindle Case – http://www.etsy.com/listing/74428151/neverending-story-ereader-cover

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1 month ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 8

A new game from the creators of Minecraft, 1970s Sci-Fi conventions, an RFID-reading glove used for storytelling and more are covered by Zac and Alexis on this week’s episode!

You can find us on iTunes here and on the Miro Guide here. Click here for a direct download.

Show notes:

Reading Glove for Interactive RPGs – http://www.ecouterre.com/steampunk-reading-glove-uses-wireless-technology-to-tell-stories-with-objects/
Ender’s Game Movie Production Blog – http://endersgameblog.tumblr.com/
First Hobbit Film shirt available – http://www.wbshop.com/HobbitShirt.html
1970s Star Trek convention documentary – http://boingboing.net/2012/04/03/documentary-about-1970s-northe.html
Shadow Run returns! – http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1613260297/shadowrun-returns
Notch’s new sci-fi game, 0x10c – http://0x10c.com/
Linux Tycoon – http://lunduke.com/?page_id=2646
Programmer’s Dvorak Keyboard Layout – http://www.kaufmann.no/roland/dvorak/
Z-Type, typing game – http://www.chromeexperiments.com/detail/z-type/
Sleep Cycle Calculator – http://sleepyti.me/

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2 months ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 7

This week, Zac and Alexis discuss making lembas bread, game development made easy, a Marvel movie marathon and more!

You can find us on iTunes here and on the Miro Guide here. Click here for a direct download.

Show notes:

Zac’s Vulcan, Alberta Photo Album – https://t.co/zh3eBgI
Geek Food: Lembas Bread, HomemadeDoritos Taco and Pizza Bake
Make games with CraftStud.io – http://c raftstud.io
GoldenEye (N64) has a fully-functional ZX Spectrum 48x emulator built-in – http://www.therwp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48139
Anchorman Sequel announced – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNA7RjU91I&feature=youtu.be
AMC’s Ultimate Marvel Marathon – http://marvel.com/news/story/18351/join_amcs_ultimate_marvel_marathon
Original X-Men Movie concept revealed – http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/3/26/original-x-men-movie-concept-revealed.html
Steampunk iPad Case – http://www.etsy.com/listing/93815378/icog-hades-tm-wooden-steampunk-case-w
Serenity built with Lego – http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleytalong/serenity-in-lego-hpz

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2 months ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 6

Zac and Alexis discuss taking a trip to Vulcan (Alberta), running in a zombie themed marathon, Ridley Scott reusing sound effects, real hobbit-holes and more!

You can find us on iTunes here and on the Miro Guide here. Click here for a direct download.

Show notes:

Zac’s Vulcan, Alberta Photo Album – https://t.co/zh3eBgI
Hunger Games iOS Game – http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/23/adam-saltsman-on-making-a-game-out-of-the-hunger-games/
5K Obstacle Course Zombie Race – http://runforyourlives.com/
Lord of the Rings Poster Sale – http://www.wbshop.com/category/wbshop_brands/the+lord+of+the+rings/posters+and+prints.do?pgc=102682.102872.102889&price=Under+%2420&pp=12&sortby=ourPicksAscend
Hobbit-holes for Sale – http://www.wooden-wonders.com/
New Dr. Horrible Almost Here – http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/03/whedon-new-dr-horrible/
Prometheus Trailer – http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/fox/prometheus/
Geek and Sundry – http://geekandsundry.com/
A robot designed a video game. Yes, really. – http://joystiq.com/2012/03/16/ai-system-programs-a-game-with-a-suspicious-theme/
WoW Pandaria Info Abound - http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/wow-insiders-mists-of-pandaria-coverage/
Toronto Comic Con April 14 to 15 – http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-toronto.html

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2 months ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 5

Zac and Alexis discuss Firefly, photography gadgets, the future of video game consoles and much more in this week’s episode of the Geek Improvement podcast!

We’re not yet on iTunes, but you can use this RSS feed if you’d like. You can also download the podcast here!

Show notes:

Firefly – Available on Netflix & Amazon
Brain Awareness Week – http://dana.org/brainweek/
What would make YOU buy a next-gen console? – http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/epic-consoles-must-be-bleeding-edge-in-next-generation
Wii U, the next Dreamcast? – http://mynintendonews.com/2012/03/12/pacther-says-the-wii-u-is-the-next-dreamcast/
LEGO Movie Plot Revealed – http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/3/14/lego-movie-plot-revealed.html
The Happytime Murders Muppet Movie – http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=122952
Photojojo, awesome photography gadgets – http://photojojo.com/store/
Cellular Battery life as Zelda hearts – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweber.batterylife.widget
Khan Academy iPad App – http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/12/2863626/khan-academy-ipad-app-available-2700-educational-videos
Moebius’ Passing, Documentary – http://boingboing.net/2012/03/12/moebius-documentary.html
Map of US in Tolkien Style – http://io9.com/5892354/a-map-of-the-united-states-drawn-in-the-style-of-lord-of-the-rings

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2 months ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 4

On this week’s show, Zac and Alexis talk about Renn Faires, Steam Punk music, tacos with Doritos for shells and more!

We’re not yet on iTunes, but you can use this RSS feed if you’d like. You can also download the podcast here!

Show notes:

Blade Runner’s 30th Anniversary – http://amzn.com/B0012PDVQ2
New Geek Homework: Firefly on Netflix and Amazon
Bay Area Renaissance Festival - PHOTOS we took at the festival. - Official Website
Rush Goes Steampunk, Novel to Come - A Single from their New Album, http://www.tgdaily.com/games-and-entertainment-features/61432-rush-album-is-now-a-steampunk-novel
Hogwarts Scale Model - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2109071/Incredibly-detailed-model-Hogwarts-Castle-used-Harry-Potter-film-revealed-time.html
TerranScapes - Amon Sûl and TerranScape’s website
Star Wars Prequels Edited to 85 Minutes - http://www.slashfilm.com/topher-grace-edited-star-wars-prequels-85minute-movie/
New Men In Black 3 Trailer - http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/169777-the-new-trailer-for-men-in-black-3
Mario and Portal fusion game - http://stabyourself.net/mari0/
Doritos Locos Tacos - http://www.tacobell.com/doritoslocostacos

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3 months ago

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Geek Improvement Podcast Episode 3

Zac and Alexis discuss the latest Miyazaki film, self-publishing your own books, steampunk Batman and more! Tune in, geek out!

You can follow us on Twitter: @geekimprovement, send us an email: podcast@geekimprovement.com or call in at 65 RING GEEK. We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for topics! Drop us a line!

We’re not yet on iTunes, but you can use this RSS feed if you’d like. You can also download the podcast here!

Show notes:

Last Week’s Geek Homework: The Secret World of Arrietty, Totoro, Any Miyazaki Film
ComicCon Episode 4: A Fan’s Hope
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN41gXXUlLI
Tour Cancellation: http://www.comicsbeat.com/2012/02/29/comic-con-docs-tour-canceled-before-it-began/
New Avengers trailer! – http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/marvel/avengers/
Rifftrax – http://www.rifftrax.com/
Geek Homework: Blade Runner’s 30th Anniversary – http://amzn.com/B0012PDVQ2
The Hobbit Production Video #6 – http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150720773691807
BookType – http://www.sourcefabric.org/en/booktype
Gotham by Gaslight - http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/gotham-by-gaslight-featured-beefy-london-batman-gameplay-vid-re/
Photoshop Touch for iPad - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-photoshop-touch/id495716481?mt=8
Bay Area Renaissance Festival- http://bayarearenaissancefest.com/