Snowden And SmackDown
This episode of The Technology Geek Podcast covers a broad mix of topics, ranging from pop culture and personal anecdotes to tech news and political commentary. The host begins with a shout-out to new sponsor “The Hangout,” a comic book shop in Pennsylvania, offering listeners a special discount. He shares a personal story about acquiring a new kitten named Harley—named after Harley Quinn—and highlights a recent visit to the comic store with his daughter. The episode then segues into entertainment commentary, with the host enthusiastically recommending acts like Tape Face from America’s Got Talent, praising Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, and revisiting older shows like Two and a Half Men and BattleBots. He also briefly discusses the WWE Draft, expressing excitement about SmackDown’s talent pool and hopes for AJ Styles’ rise.
The podcast dives deeper into tech and movie culture, with special attention to the upcoming Snowden film, which the host compares favorably to other tech-based dramas like The Social Network and The Fifth Estate. He plays the film’s trailer and reflects on its significance, expressing strong interest in its portrayal of government surveillance and whistleblowing. This leads into commentary on other anticipated releases like Jason Bourne and Suicide Squad, with particular curiosity about Jared Leto’s take on the Joker. The host also discusses Patreon strategies used by other podcasters and praises collaborations with the Grawlix podcast network, promoting a sense of camaraderie among indie creators.
He moves into tech headlines, covering breaches in the Clinton campaign’s data system, a SwiftKey bug that leaked user suggestions and emails, and revelations that WhatsApp does not fully delete messages. He also discusses Facebook refunding in-app purchases made by children, Microsoft layoffs, and Amazon’s explosive growth due to Prime services. He closes with commentary on Samsung overtaking Apple in phone shipments and Google’s launch of add-ons for Docs and Sheets on Android, viewing it as a step toward serious enterprise competition with Microsoft Office.
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