Grumpy Old Bens
In-depth conversations about things in the technology and political spheres and beyond. Our goal is to educate and entertain.
Podcaster Hallucinations
ChatGPT says: “Dive into the latest episode of Grumpy Old Bens, where hosts Darren O’Neill and Ryan Bemrose tackle a whirlwind of hot-button issues and cultural phenomena. From the fiery pronoun debate and the impact of participation trophy culture to the WNBA’s latest controversy and the intriguing Trump effect, no topic is off-limits. Explore Australia’s …
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Hetero Monkeypox Pandemic
ChatGPT says: “This episode brings you a lively and unfiltered discussion on the most pressing tech stories of the day. They dive deep into the wild world of AI, uncovering both the groundbreaking advancements and the hilarious blunders, from AI’s struggle with sarcasm to the absurdity of AI-generated advice. They also share personal anecdotes on …
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Going To Work
ChatGPT says: “In episode 256 of Grumpy Old Ben’s, hosts Darren O’Neill and Ryan Bemrose dive into a range of engaging topics, from the complexities of working remotely and the impact of corporate policies on employee morale to the intriguing yet unsettling advancements in AI technology, such as deepfakes recreating voices of deceased loved ones. …
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Biometric Blues
Tech, politics, comedy, and much, much more on this episode of Grumpy Old Bens! From software updates to city busses spying on you, we’ve got you covered. Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:aerostaciaAnastasia TreklessircussmediaSir Truck DriverEricPPJoel WCBrookyln112WiirdoafrothymixSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | …
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Node Business
This episode discusses whether AI can reason, setting up a Bitcoin and Lightning node, Umbrel crashing a network, opening channels, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bruce Blessinger ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Sir Fudge FountainSir Truck DriverSir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WafrothymixSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb …
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Broadband Nutrition
This episode discusses the right to repair, net neutrality, when AI is not AI, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SpeedyBubbleDonald Mills ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Srinivas MurtySir Sean of the Allegheny ValleyJoel WSirNoldusCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy …
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Trolling Along
This episode discusses hate speech, the minimum wage, feeding the trolls, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:AerostaticaBrian Genack ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Steve E.Sir Sean of the Allegheny ValleySir Truck DriverCSB – https://www.csb.lol | https://x.com/csb THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you enjoy the show, …
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Find My SWAT Team
This episode breaks down the Florida law that makes it illegal for children under the age of 14 to use social media, EV requirements, a SWAT team targeting an innocent family, making a Raspberry Pi do bad things, and more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Sir AnonymousSir …
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Deep Spate
This episode breaks down stupid laws from the left and the right, and a whole lot more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bruce BlessingerProgo – https://smallcomputer.usSrinivas MurtyAnastasia Trekles ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Sir Fudge FountainNA Millennial – https://namillennial.comSir Truck DriverNetNedCSB – https://www.csb.lol THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We hope you …
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Bitch-Ass Door Camera
This episode breaks down New York investigating the AT&T outage, Apples latest iOS update for the EU, the EU fining Apple, the trust in AI, Yuzu folding, and a whole lot more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to those who support the show! EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:Bacondude – https://www.baecomega.com/Dark Lady Dazhur DemondragonBrian Genack ASSOCIATE-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:SpeedybubbleSteve E.NetNedSir …
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