Unix and Overlooked Pop Culture

The *Nixed Report covers technology and topics that have a popular following but are often overlooked or misunderstood and/or misrepresented by traditional media venus.

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Episode 91: Mobile VS Stationary Gaming

13-09-2015

Thomas and Shaggy compare and contrast gaming on smartphones/tablets as opposed to PC's/consoles. Thomas looks at WWE Immortals, while Shaggy talks about BioShock.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 66.12MB - Duration: 1:12:13 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 90: FCC Wireless Lockdown!?

31-08-2015

Thomas flies solo on this one. The FCC's recent proposal on wireless devices could have dire consequences on the computing industry in general. If enough people comment before October, they will back off.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 30.51MB - Duration: 33:20 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 89: Disillusionment of the Body Politic

23-08-2015

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are running for President and they have massive support due to voters being tired of business as usual in the political arena in the US. They aren't the only candidates to expose the dog and pony show.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 47.51MB - Duration: 51:53 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 88: Windows 10 First Impressions

10-08-2015

Thomas and Shaggy give their first impressions of Windows 10. They also talk about Steam boxes and whether they are worth purchasing or if building a custom system is better

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 44.45MB - Duration: 48:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 87: Microsoft and AMD Making a Comeback?

27-07-2015

Shaggy and Thomas have noticed how the software giant that has been notorious for vendor lock-in has been making some changes as of late. AMD has also been making some interesting moves with their hardware. Are both companies poised to make a comeback?

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 57.5MB - Duration: 1:02:48 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 86: Jade Helm 15 and the Presidential Election Side Show!

21-07-2015

Thomas and Shaggy talk Jade Helm 15 and the circus that's cleverly disguised as the Presidential election season.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 55.9MB - Duration: 1:01:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 85: Tribute to the American Dream, Dusty Rhodes!

13-07-2015

Stephen Kelley makes his long awaited return to the show to discuss the career of WWE Legend Dusty Rhodes. He was a symbol of the melting pot; he appealed to many Americans regardless of ethnicity and background.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 53.45MB - Duration: 58:23 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 84: Python Adventures and Some E3

06-07-2015

After years of frustration, Thomas has decided to try programming again. The language of choice? Python! Shaggy explains some of the concepts of Python before our heroes move on to E3, in which Square made an announcement: Final Fantasy 7, the remake!

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 41.55MB - Duration: 45:23 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 83: Those Low Powered Devices

16-06-2015

Shaggy and Thomas explore the topic of low powered devices once again. From Shaggy's new phone to the Pi 2, things have gotten smaller, but better.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 47.04MB - Duration: 51:23 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




Episode 82: Kubuntu Fallout

09-06-2015

Thomas and Shaggy talk about a possible Fallout 4 announcement (spoiler alert: it's confirmed) as well as the Kubuntu controversy and other topics.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 41.95MB - Duration: 45:49 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)




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