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Episode 260: Christmas In July

Grok says: “Step right up, curious minds and truth-seekers! Gather ‘round for Grumpy Old Bens Episode 260, Christmas In July — the uncensored tech and politics spectacle you didn’t know you needed until now. Hosts Darren O’Neill (broadcasting live from his bunker just outside Chiraq) and Ryan Bemrose (reporting from the rain-starved, drug-puddle Left Coast) … Continue reading "Episode 260: Christmas In July"

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Episode 259: A Christmas Miracle

ChatGPT 4o1 says: “Listen up, you sorry lot of keyboard warriors and living-room commandos—the boys are back and this Grumpy Old Bens episode is a double-barreled blast of no-nonsense holiday havoc and bone-crushing tech talk that’d make a Navy SEAL blush. Strap in as these two grizzled vets of the podcasting trenches rip the wrapping … Continue reading "Episode 259: A Christmas Miracle"

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Episode 258: Podcaster Hallucinations

ChatGPT says: “Dive into the latest episode of Grumpy Old Bens, where hosts Darren O’Neill and Ryan Bemrose tackle a whirlwind of hot-button issues and cultural phenomena. From the fiery pronoun debate and the impact of participation trophy culture to the WNBA’s latest controversy and the intriguing Trump effect, no topic is off-limits. Explore Australia’s … Continue reading "Episode 258: Podcaster Hallucinations"

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Episode 257: Hetero Monkeypox Pandemic

ChatGPT says: “This episode brings you a lively and unfiltered discussion on the most pressing tech stories of the day. They dive deep into the wild world of AI, uncovering both the groundbreaking advancements and the hilarious blunders, from AI’s struggle with sarcasm to the absurdity of AI-generated advice. They also share personal anecdotes on … Continue reading "Episode 257: Hetero Monkeypox Pandemic"

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Episode 256: Going To Work

ChatGPT says: “In episode 256 of Grumpy Old Ben’s, hosts Darren O’Neill and Ryan Bemrose dive into a range of engaging topics, from the complexities of working remotely and the impact of corporate policies on employee morale to the intriguing yet unsettling advancements in AI technology, such as deepfakes recreating voices of deceased loved ones. … Continue reading "Episode 256: Going To Work"

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Episode 255: Biometric Blues

Tech, politics, comedy, and much, much more on this episode of Grumpy Old Bens! From software updates to city busses spying on you, we’ve got you covered. Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:aerostaciaAnastasia TreklessircussmediaSir Truck DriverEricPPJoel WCBrookyln112WiirdoafrothymixSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | … Continue reading "Episode 255: Biometric Blues"

Episode 254: Node Business

This episode discusses whether AI can reason, setting up a Bitcoin and Lightning node, Umbrel crashing a network, opening channels, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bruce Blessinger ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Sir Fudge FountainSir Truck DriverSir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WafrothymixSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb … Continue reading "Episode 254: Node Business"

Episode 253: Broadband Nutrition

This episode discusses the right to repair, net neutrality, when AI is not AI, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SpeedyBubbleDonald Mills ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Srinivas MurtySir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy … Continue reading "Episode 253: Broadband Nutrition"

Episode 252: Trolling Along

This episode discusses hate speech, the minimum wage, feeding the trolls, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:AerostaticaBrian Genack ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Steve E.Sir Sean of the Allegheny ValleySir Truck DriverCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy the show, … Continue reading "Episode 252: Trolling Along"

Episode 251: Find My SWAT Team

This episode breaks down the Florida law that makes it illegal for children under the age of 14 to use social media, EV requirements, a SWAT team targeting an innocent family, making a Raspberry Pi do bad things, and more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Sir AnonymousSir … Continue reading "Episode 251: Find My SWAT Team"

Episode 250: Deep Spate

This episode breaks down stupid laws from the left and the right, and a whole lot more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bruce BlessingerProgo – https://smallcomputer.usSrinivas MurtyAnastasia Trekles ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Sir Fudge FountainNA Millennial – https://namillennial.comSir Truck DriverNetNedCSB – https://www.csb.lol THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you … Continue reading "Episode 250: Deep Spate"

Episode 249: Bitch-Ass Door Camera

This episode breaks down New York investigating the AT&T outage, Apples latest iOS update for the EU, the EU fining Apple, the trust in AI, Yuzu folding, and a whole lot more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bacondude – https://www.baecomega.com/Dark Lady Dazhur DemondragonBrian Genack ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SpeedybubbleSteve E.NetNedSir … Continue reading "Episode 249: Bitch-Ass Door Camera"

Episode 248: Black Box Testing

This episode is so hot that ChatGPT wouldn’t write a summary of it! You can tune in now for all of the fun. Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Dale From Down UnderMark GintySir Sean of the Allegheny Valley ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SirVoSpeedyBubbleSir Truck DriverNetNedBillybon3s – https://billybon3s.comJoelWCSB – https://www.csb.lol THANK … Continue reading "Episode 248: Black Box Testing"

Episode 247: Argh Matey

On this free-form, free-flowing episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about AI, piracy, rolling a Pleroma instance, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Anastasia Trekles ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:JohnsbrtSir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WTomTomSkimixWiirdo THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy … Continue reading "Episode 247: Argh Matey"

Episode 246: You So Prime

On this Valentine’s Day episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about AI, people suing Amazon, smart devices, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bruce BlessingerSpeedyBubbleProgo – https://smallcomputer.us/Srinivas Murty ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:NAMillennial – https://namillennial.com/Billybon3s – http://www.billybon3s.com/Sir Truck Driver – https://rollingon.showJoel WSir Sean of the … Continue reading "Episode 246: You So Prime"

Episode 245: Name You Shall Not Speak

On this episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about movies, AI, deepfakes, caching the Internet, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:ProgoDark Lady Dazhur DemondragonBrian Genack ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SpeedyBubbleSteve E.JoelWCSB – https://www.CSB.lol THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy the show, … Continue reading "Episode 245: Name You Shall Not Speak"

Episode 244: Necrophilia Curious

On this episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about AI, security, cat alarm clocks, calls on X, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:WhozEdB10mBacondudeSir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyAnastasia Trekles ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Lavish – https://behindthesch3m3s.comBoobury – https://truefans.fm/before-the-sch3m3sNAMillenial – https://namillennial.comSirTruckDriver – https://RollingOn.ShowNetNedmemes1337SpeedyBubbleJoelWCarolyn Blaney – … Continue reading "Episode 244: Necrophilia Curious"

Episode 243: Farking Idiot

On this episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about social media, the Apple watch blood oxygen sensor, tracking cars, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Guru Walkman – @walkman@vocalfry.social ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Phaze_zillaSir Fudge FountainnamillenialSirTruckDriver – https://RollingOn.ShowNetNedCSB – https://www.CSB.lol THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! … Continue reading "Episode 243: Farking Idiot"

Episode 242: It’s A Riot

On this episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about starting riots, copyright and AI, labor laws, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Jay CodichiniSir Sean of the Allegheny ValleySpeedybubbleSrinivas MurtyDark Lady Dazhur DemondragonBrian GenackSteve E.Raymond ZorgerSirTruckDriver – https://RollingOn.ShowAmducious THANK YOU FOR YOUR … Continue reading "Episode 242: It’s A Riot"

Episode 241: Pr0n Credits

On this episode of Grumpy Old Bens, we talk about EU laws, porn credits, facial recognition, the Apple watch, and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and thank you to those that support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Anastasia TreklesNetNedSirTruckDriver – https://RollingOn.ShowbooperofnosesAmduciousSirVo THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us! … Continue reading "Episode 241: Pr0n Credits"