Podcast · 62 episodes
Grumpy Old Geeks, page 2
by Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner · English
We dissect the tech news train wrecks of the week, calling out what went wrong and who’s to blame. Think of this podcast as if Kurt Cobain threw down with Tom from MySpace, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg in a back alley brawl. No mercy, no filter—if tech had a walk of shame, this would be it.
All episodes, page 2
741: Moon JoyThe episode “741: Moon Joy” is a wide-ranging tech and internet blame rant, anchored by news about government age verification for social media (Ireland) and a child social media ban (Greece).10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 34 chapters
740: To the Moon!The episode argues that the internet is getting worse under AI: people are losing patience, social media is flooded with AI-generated “slop,” and companies are using AI to justify layoffs and policy…3 Apr 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 43 chapters
739: The Thin Black Line“Thin black line” of legal pushback against tech harms and government overreach, plus tech industry news (AI, social platforms, chips, regulation).27 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 27 chapters
738: A Sprinkling of RandomThis episode of Grumpy Old Geeks is a wide-ranging rant-and-news roundup about how AI is reshaping work, creativity, privacy, and business—often in ways the hosts see as deceptive or harmful.20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 36 chapters
737: Monetizable ContentMonetizable content and the internet’s ongoing failures, with heavy focus on AI monetization, regulation, copyright, safety, and data privacy.13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 34 chapters
736: People Aren’t PeopleInternet “enshittification” and AI safety failures—covering Microsoft’s “Microslop” ban, Australia’s proposed age-verification rules for AI chat, Meta’s court filings about targeting tweens, OpenAI…6 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 30 chapters
735: We’re Walking on SunshineInternet blame and tech hype, focusing on AI’s economic impact, surveillance tech, and major tech/entertainment business moves; plus several “AI went wrong” and “AI used as cover” stories.27 Feb 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 36 chapters
734: A Bald WoodyThe hosts cover a string of internet/AI safety and privacy failures, focusing on sexual-content harms (X/Grok, Meta chatbots, Roblox), surveillance and data access (Ring, DHS subpoenas), and broader…20 Feb 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 43 chapters
733: Predator Friendly Hunting GroundThe episode of Grumpy Old Geeks (733: “Predator Friendly Hunting Ground”) is a roundup of tech and internet failures: AI labor “speedups” that increase workload and cognitive debt; social platforms…13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 33 chapters
732: We’re Not In the Files!Bitcoin crash and crypto-mining economics; Elon Musk/X and AI controversies; global crackdowns on kids’ social media and gaming; AI CSAM reporting; autonomous vehicle investment; tech layoffs and…7 Feb 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 39 chapters
731: I Want My 13 Trillion Dollars!The hosts rant about internet/tech failures and blame—especially Elon Musk/Tesla and AI—then cover privacy class actions, major tech/media layoffs, EU tech-sovereignty plans, robo-taxi safety probes,…30 Jan 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 42 chapters
730: Ethical BroadsThe episode “Ethical Broads” covers enforcement and ethics in tech: AI-generated non-consensual images, power/air-permit violations tied to AI data centers, age verification and social-media…23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 32 chapters
729: Alright Alright Alright™In this episode of "Grumpy Old Geeks," hosts Jason DeFillipo and Brian Schulmeister dive into the latest tech news, discussing various controversies, technological mishaps, and their implications.16 Jan 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 32 chapters
728: No Face to ShootIn this episode of *Grumpy Old Geeks*, hosts Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo tackle the week's tech news, highlighting the absurdities and failures within the industry.9 Jan 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 45 chapters
727: Merry SlopmasJason DeFilippo and Brian Schulmeister20 Dec 2025 · 1 h 21 min
726: Sycophantic and DelusionalIn this episode, the hosts dive into the changing landscape of the labor market, the challenges posed by AI, and the increasing scrutiny from regulators.12 Dec 2025 · 1 h 18 min
725: The Mistake MachineIn episode 725 of Grumpy Old Geeks, hosts Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo delve into a tumultuous week in tech news, covering everything from Spotify's end-of-year stats to major events…5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 15 min
724: Sam Altman’s BoutiqueIn Episode 724 of the Grumpy Old Geeks podcast, hosts Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo discuss the latest in tech news, focusing on significant developments, failures, and societal impacts.29 Nov 2025 · 1 h 9 min
723: Don’t Want No SamsungJason DeFillippo, Brian Schulmeister21 Nov 2025 · 1 h 14 min
722: Does a Podcaster Shit in the Woods?In this episode, the hosts Brian and Jason dive into the decline of civilization through various tech news stories, including the dismal results of the Facebook settlement, a sports betting scandal,…14 Nov 2025 · 1 h 20 min
721: Pixel PredatorsIn this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, the hosts dissect the latest tech news, sharing their candid and humorous takes on significant events and failures in the tech industry.7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 8 min
720: Sad Max ModeBrian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 8 min
719: Uniquely Devoid of FeelingIn this episode of *Grumpy Old Geeks*, hosts Brian Schulmeister and Jason DeFillippo delve into the latest tech news, highlighting the fragility of the internet illustrated by an AWS outage and the…24 Oct 2025 · 1 h 22 min
718: Net UnhelpfulIn this episode, guest host Donovan Adkisson joins Jason DeFilippo as they discuss the chaotic tech news of the week.18 Oct 2025 · 1 h 16 min