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  • Episode 23: MICHAELJORDANSPACEJAM

    This week we show the relation between World of Warcraft guilds and real world gangs.  We talk about Google Goggles, HUD ski goggles, and how the Square payment system will work.  Wacky devices galore!  A clock has been created, based on the Weasley’s clock in Harry Potter, that shows the location of your family members, and a mood chair that knows exactly how your butt feels.  Plus, a Linux alternative to Rock Band.  All this and the Fark Headline of the Week and the Question of the Week.

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/23

  • Episode 19: We’re on the Torture Soundtrack!

    Arnold Schwarzenegger sends a secret message to the California Congress.  A sad day for geeks: Jolt Cola is ceasing production.  We talk about the “Yo Dawg” meme.  China accuses Google of unfair censorship (ironic much?).  Blackberry phones get eavesdropping software.  Musicians call for a release of the torture soundtrack details.  DARPA is researching putting the Internet into orbit.  Walmart is competing with Best Buy’s Geek Squad in terms of in-home installation.  All this plus Fark Headline of the Week and Question of the Week.

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/19

  • Episode 17: That’s So Gimmicky

    Jack Thompson is in the news again.  Guess who he’s suing this time.  Google issues a cease and desist order to an Android Hacker.  Microsoft reveals a new open source multi-core OS.  Verizon takes a cheap shot at the iPhone.  Marge Simpson poses for Playboy.  Ryder loses his mind about the FloH club.  Tesla is designing a van.  All this, plus Fark Headline of the Week and the Question of the Week.

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/17

  • Episode 15: Hunk of Space Poopy

    Secret GPS tracking is now legal in Massachusetts.  College students can purcahse Windows 7 for only $30.  A fascinating light show in the sky was caused by an interesting culprit.  Banana theft is on the rise in India, find out why.  A student kills an intruder with a samurai sword.  The music industry wants royalties for previews in iTunes.  All this and more, plus the Fark Headline of the Week and the Question of the Week.

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/15

  • Episode 10: Godwinned

    This week we talk about the new Star Trek movie, the Icy Hot Stunnaz, and Cash for Clunkers.  A high school student is suing Amazon over book deletions. Cold Stone Creamery has developed a no-melt ice cream.  A chinese man was beaten to death in an Internet Addiction camp.  Find out what the 25 most useful car technologies are and a new way for vending machines to bill you.  Plus, this week’s Fark Headline of the Week and some Dumbass Apple News.  Also, the Slave Leia Appreciation Society… You’re Welcome!

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/10

  • Episode 7: Rumpus… What’s the Rumpus…

    Remember when your mother told you not to use the radio in the tub? Maria Barbu doesn’t!  The Pirate Bay’s has a new project.  We’ll also talk about the c64 twitter client.  California is making a move to online textbooks.  Tune in to hear more, plus find out what this week’s Fark Headline of the Week is!

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/7

  • Episode 6: Up-to-Deck Talking

    This week, we discuss the release of Danger Mouse’s new album, how Google is required to redo Street View in Japan, and Runpee.com.  We also get into the Great TV Debate, find out our stances!  These stories plus find out what this week’s Fark Headline of the Week is!

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/6

  • Episode 3: Shit, Shower, and Shmasterbate

    This week on the podcast, we discuss the fate of the OpenMoko project.  Adrian, Ryder, and Chuck sightsee in Houghton via Google Street View. The shamwow guy beats a hooker and it somehow relates to Ed Gein.

    Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/3