Wasn’t Kurt Cobain’s suicide a wakeup call? TSN’s Michael Landsberg knows how to talk about mental health issues. And on what would have been Robin Williams’ 69th birthday, the geeks speak about a topic that seems to have been largely swept under the rug by the entertainment industry. Robin Williams’ passing got us talking The entertainment industry can be all flashy lights, glitter, limousines, and big homes. It could also be a dark, lonely, and depressing spot to...
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COVID Killed the Streaming Star with Zack Zalon
A blessing in disguise? Cardi B is suffering a 17% drop in online streaming amid COVID-19. But are we really turning to radio as we WFM? Zack Zalon of Super HiFi joins Alan and Michael to discuss the intersection of old media and new while the pair bicker like the Costanzas over the idea that anyone would turn on the radio at home in the first place.
Coronapocalypse AI: The Panic Index
: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:42 — 30.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | Learn Morehttps://www.geeksandbeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/S07E343-Coronapocalypse-AI-v2.mp3 What Pornhub analytics tells us about how we’re “working from home.” The Coronavirus Panic Index claims its A.I. saw this coming by analyzing the emotion of our social media posts. Cognovi Labs CEO Dr. Beni Gradwohl introduces us to his machine. Plus: Half-Life is...
Doctor AI
A new study has found AI is better at spotting breast cancer than a doctor. A super team of researchers from Google Health, Imperial College London, the National Health Service and Northwestern University have trained an AI model on X-ray images from almost 29,000 women.
Can You Smell What the WWE is Cooking?
Back in August, World Wrestling Entertainment dropped the news that they'll be getting into the podcast game. Just let's say it's a brand new endeavour. Unlike their film studios - WWE Studios, the podcast network might be more successful for them creativity and financially.
The Flyer Vault unlocks 150 years of Toronto concert history
“There’s this big emphasis on Toronto as a music city now, but I’m more interested in ‘how did we get here?’ Well, man, it didn’t just happen overnight. That shit started in the 1880s.”
All That Jazzcast
: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:04 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | Learn MoreOnce the Province of Ontario softened up their liquor laws in 1946, Toronto came alive. This is when Toronto’s jazz scene really started to flourish. The city grew a large base where it became a regular stop on the Jazz tour circuit. Jazzcast is a new venture in music, born from the creative brains of Dani Elwell, Garvia Bailey, Walter Venafro and Heather Bambrick...
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Reef Dispensaries isn’t your average weed shop
Reef Dispensaries isn't your average weed shop
We Went to the “Apple Store” of Dispensaries
Reef Dispensaries was an unreal experience for both of us!
BMW’s futuristic iNext drives itself at CES 2019
With a mix of Vegas flair, electronic wow and a mixed reality holographic display, here comes BMW's iNext concept vehicle rolling into CES 2019. Want to go for a spin?
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The Eagles Greatest Hits Has Taken Michael Jackson’s Thriller Spot as Best Selling Album
Originally released in 1976, The Eagles' Greatest Hits has sold more than 38 million copies and takes the prize as Best Selling Album. The top spot was held by Michael Jackson's Thriller for more than 30 years.
Paying Respect: NASA Says Asteroid will Honour Aretha Franklin’s Unforgettable Legacy
NASA says Aretha Franklin's asteroid will keep orbiting after her death.