Christina Warren & Brett Terpstra have odd sleep schedules. They nerd out over varied interests: gadgets, software, and life in a connected world. Tune in to find out what keeps them up at night.
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The GCG girls are back!!! Join Bunny & SD Trinity as they talk Gaming, Comics, Movies, TV, Anime, Cosplay and more!
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Geek Herring is the podcast talking about feminism in geek culture. Each week, we bring you geeky discussions and debates, news that matters to geek feminists, and interviews with inspirational folks in geek culture. Hosted by incorruptible women, Monika Rabensteiner and Amanda Sloan.
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Home Theater and AV Questions Answered
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Two librarians from opposing fandoms attempt to conquer the world of comics and manga. Why can’t comics and manga people get along? Librarians Angela Ocana and Kelly Quinn Chiu try to find common ground between Spider-Man readers and One Piece fans as they discuss comics, manga, anime, superhero movies and everything in between. Website: www.onepanellater.com Twitter: @onepanellater
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ALEX KELEDJIAN, the creator of "Project Greenlight," hosts a weekly podcast about pursuing your passions, both in the creative arts and beyond. Featuring in-depth personal interviews and lively round table discussions with Hollywood's hottest media makers, as well as innovators in music, advertising, and business, industry veteran Keledjian unlocks the secret ingredients to personal success through long form one-on-one interviews and group conversations examining how acclaimed working profes ...
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AV Rant #968: Go Flat Panel and Go Home
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2:12:47Max goes back to HBO Max. Kaleidescape Strato E slots between M and V. Marantz AV 20 and AMP 20 plus Dirac Live ART. The post AV Rant #968: Go Flat Panel and Go Home appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Harman buys Sound United. Emotiva Pre-Pro Trade-ins AND Upgrades. Panasonic 2025 OLEDs. Sonos ends IKEA Symfonisk. Rob has a sad. The post AV Rant #967: It’s CR8! appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Jeff Guntzel and Christina Warren, along with guest Bryan Guffey, dive deep into a capella groups, vibe coding, and AI tools. Mental health journeys and new therapies, plus tech tips, including the use of granola and the Limitless pendant for recording conversations. This is what happens when Brett’s not around. Sponsor Rogue Amoeba has been making…
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AV Rant #966: That’s HOW MANY XBoxes?
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2:10:27Big AV news dropped after we recorded. We'll cover that next week! Xbox price hikes. Fluance Reference Ri Series self-powered speakers. The post AV Rant #966: That’s HOW MANY XBoxes? appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Rob had a busy week of Switch 2 pre-ordering, taxes, and Canada’s federal election. Max streaming wants you to pay for an Extra Member instead of sharing your password. And Tom might not know who Caleb Denison is, but we talk about his new solo venture, CalebRated, and his troubles after leaving Digital Trends. Pictures shown […] The post AV Rant #…
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Tom has a TV and a pair of speakers set up now! Kaleidescape joins the 8K Association. Epson QS100 adds a UST projector to the Q-Series. Emotiva’s RMC-1+ and XMC-2+ Pre-Pros finally bring HDMI 2.1 and DTS:X Pro. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin in Canada and the USA. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCa6vh 00:00:00 – […] The …
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AV Rant #963: Because of Audiophiles
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2:07:08Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were delayed in Canada shortly after we finished recording last week. PS5 gets a price increase in Europe. SVS has a new 5000 R|Evolution Series of subs to replace the 4000 Series. And Chinese companies have banded together to support a new GPMI standard to rival HDMI and DisplayPort. Pictures shown […] The post AV Rant…
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In a hilariously ADHD (or just friendly chat) episode of Overtired, Christina wants everyone to know she’s definitely not an anarchist, while Brett and Jeff dive deep into the world of tech and political activism. Amid laughs and nostalgia, they discuss everything from the pitfalls of memory at work, lock boxes for protests, and the anarchist vs. b…
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Nintendo Switch 2. Full Sony 2025 BRAVIA Lineup. Kaleidescape Strato M. And JBL Synthesis SDP-80. The post AV Rant #962: Distress appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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AV Rant #961: Can’t Find It, Don’t Deserve It
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2:06:30Arendal's smaller, less-expensive 1961 Series of speakers has returned. Sony suspends all Home Cinema Projector sales in Europe due to sanctions. LG drops support for DTS in 2025. TCL's 2025 TV lineup. The post AV Rant #961: Can’t Find It, Don’t Deserve It appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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429: Two Truths and a Lie with Cory O’Brien
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1:32:59Hosts Brett Terpstra, Christina Warren, and Jeff Severns Guntzel welcome special guest Corey O’Brien, author of ‘Two Truths and a Lie,’ who shares his existential journey of writing and promoting his first novel, a rich “noir cyberpunk” entry. From the gritty soul of cyberpunk to the calming practice of metal welding, this episode is a rollercoaste…
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WiiM Vibelink Amp. Netflix adds HDR10+. HDR by Barco gets permanent installations. New, smaller Christie Dolby Cinema projector. The post AV Rant #960: Against Tom’s Will appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Brett, Christina, and Jeff are joined by beloved guest Merlin Mann for a rollercoaster of emotions and tech tips. From Merlin’s humorous takes on invulnerability and the quirks of managing medications to deep dives into browser tab control and the joys of music discovery, there’s never a dull moment. Brett struggles with an Oracle reorg, Christina …
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Rob's drain pipe leaked again. Sonos cancels streaming box. New Sony UHD Blu-ray player. Sony RGB mini-LED TV in 2026. The post AV Rant #959: We’re AV Flood Now appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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A PlayStation 3 update in 2025. Warner Bros. DVD disc rot. TCL QM7K Series. HearAdvisor earplug measurements. The post AV Rant #958: Underlying Tension appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Brett and Christina dive into a sleepless whirlwind of tech chatter and media binges in this wildly overtired episode. Brett recounts his struggles with insomnia, trazodone, and Gabapentin while lamenting the lack of manic productivity. The pair highlight a futuristic cyberpunk novel and tease an exciting author interview. Together, they traverse t…
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Oopsie. Tom quoted a bad word. And no bleeps here! Oscar winners. And more details about Eclipsa Audio. The post AV Rant #957: Curses appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Brett and Christina return from a break (sans Jeff for a couple weeks) with an episode that’s part health saga, part tech chatter, and part retro gaming geek-out. Christina boasts a new gig at Google DeepMind, while Brett recounts his personal health battle featuring an unexpected guest: shingles. They commiserate over the state of big tech job mar…
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Amazon MGM gets creative control of James Bond. '25 content budgets from most studios reported. And it's Rob's turn to deal with more water damage. The post AV Rant #956: CRT FTW appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Netflix connecting to Apple TV App Universal Search. NVidia Shield adds Auro-3D and better Frame Rate Switching. Comments on the Van Cave. The post AV Rant #955: Socialized Audio appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Sonos "Pinewood" Streaming Box. Panasonic selling off TV division. Curved 32" monitor and SoundBar picks. The post AV Rant #954: Boo appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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AV Rant #953: Don’t Touch the Grenade
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2:25:07Prototype QDEL and QDUV displays were shown at CES. And AV Gadgets is back up and running! The post AV Rant #953: Don’t Touch the Grenade appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Sony closes their recordable media division. Netflix is raising prices. Masimo names a new CEO. And listening to the teens about audio. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBZA2m 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:08 – What We Watched Rob watched Star Trek: Section 31 00:17:52 – Listeners of the Week Our Listeners of the Week are David and [……
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Nintendo Switch 2 is official and will launch in 2025. Sonos’ CEO and CPO are replaced by the former CPO of Quibi. Gentex Corporation is buying VOXX International, which includes Klipsch, Onkyo, and Pioneer. Nakamichi announces an 11.2.6-channel ShockWafe Wireless SoundBar. And RUIPRO has Detachable Fiber Optic HDMI cables for easier installation a…
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In a hilariously overtired episode, the trio – Brett Terpstra, Christina Warren, and freshly 50 Jeff Severns Guntzel – shares personal updates and tech tidbits. Jeff reflects on turning 50 and throws an TV-themed party filled with nostalgia and sentimentality. Christina bids farewell to GitHub, navigating the emotions of her final day on MLK Day 20…
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AV Rant #950: Sasi Annexes the Podcast
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2:18:00What a year it’s been already. No What We Watched section this week. Disney bought Fubo TV and cancelled Venu Sports Streaming. Samsung & Google made Eclipsa Audio official as a new immersive audio format. Onkyo announced their Creator and Icon Series products. Panasonic might have the brightest OLED TV Series this year with their […] The post AV R…
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CES '25 has started. HDMI Ultra96. LG G5 OLEDs ditch MLA. Samsung The Frame Pro. TCL 115" QM7. AWOL's AWALL affordable micro-LEDs. Hisense 136" MX micro-LED. The post AV Rant #949: Now Powered by AI appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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Brett and Christina return from their hiatus with a chaotic blend of health updates, travel tales, and tech talk. Brett opens up about his struggles with Dysautonomia and the labyrinth of healthcare, while Christina shares her whirlwind travel experiences from Salt Lake City to Rome. They dive into the marvels of AI, revealing how even rabbis can n…
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Brett’s back from death’s door with dizziness and newfound medical theories, while Jeff scores a major mental health milestone by conquering his driveway chaos. They dive deep into VPNs, Tor, and Signal for all you privacy freaks, and Jeff finally finds love in Obsidian without burning out. It’s part health scare, part tech geek-out, with a side of…
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422: Election Madness and Terminal Emulators
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1:18:46Jeff and Christina kick off the Overtired Podcast with a hearty dose of election angst, send their well wishes to Brett struggling with health issues, and dive deep into coping strategies for the shitshow that is US politics. They throw shade at the DNC, reminisce about the nightmare of 2016, and fantasize about burning it all down. In a lighter tw…
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Brett, Jeff, and the fabulous Jay Miller dive into hilarious and chaotic tales of surviving corporate reorgs, handling ADHD, and wrestling with DevRel magic. From API designing demands to repeated layoffs, they share hearty laughs and…By Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra
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420: Beauty of the Lonely Boys (Merlin Mann: Part 2)
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1:43:32This is the second part of a two-part conversation with Merlin Mann. Join Jeff Severns Gunzel and Merlin Mann on a whimsical journey through AI antics, creative teamwork, and nostalgic rabbit holes. Get insights on ChatGPT’s quirks, AI…By Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra
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Join Christina, Brett, and Jeff as they embark on a chaotic journey exploring everything from Marjorie Taylor Greene’s concerning weather tweets to Asheville’s artsy past drowning in climate disaster. Dive into debates over Joker 2,…By Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra
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Return to Your Roots with Gordon Farrell (The Lifespan of a Fact, Girls Who Smoke)
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1:20:46In our season finale, the importance of reinvention is never clearer than in the stories from playwright Gordon Farrell's career, where he had to keep coming back to what drew him to writing in the first place in order to continue moving forward. Gordon Farrell's play, "The Lifespan Of A Fact," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Tony-Award winner Cherry Jo…
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418: S-Tier Face (Merlin Mann: Part 1)
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1:31:43This is the first of two episodes. The idea was for Merlin and Jeff to discuss how they were using chatGPT in ways that are maybe novel. The thing is, the pre-show banter became in-show banter that barely touched the intended topic, which…By Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra
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Go After Every Opportunity That Comes Your Way with Eric Balfour (The Offer, Six Feet Under)
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1:22:24Opportunity may only knock once. But if you open the door without asking second-guessing yourself, then the phone may start ringing off the hook. And you just might find yourself with as long and respected a career as actor Eric Balfour. Eric Balfour is a true Angelino, one who embraces everything the City of Angels has to offer. As a lover of the …
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