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#413: Okay let's talk about the polycule
November 25th, 2022 · 64 minutes
We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic — can he make the magic happen again? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. In the wake of Twitter's slow implosion, many people have moved over to the decentralized so…
#412: Fake It Till You Make It
November 17th, 2022 · 85 minutes
FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Let's start digging into the downfall of crypto's golden boy and a company that many thought was stable. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy…
#411: TWiT Takeover!
November 10th, 2022 · 99 minutes
This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Elon Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a demented quiz for Leo and Christina.
#410: Twitter Is Over
November 3rd, 2022 · 66 minutes
Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!!
#409: Rest In Piece, Lightning
October 27th, 2022 · 70 minutes
An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis!
#408: Passing on Apple
October 20th, 2022 · 59 minutes
We've got two new iPads and a new Apple TV coming from Apple — who's already bought them, and who's on the fence? The answer… may surprise you? I don't know you!! Then, Konami definitely surprised everyone with a slew of new Silent Hill games. But are they what the people want? Olivia Wilde also satisfied the whole internet by revealing the salad …
#407: Meta Discussions
October 13th, 2022 · 63 minutes
Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090, now that reviews are out and the card seems truly excellent.
#406: For Better or for Worse
October 6th, 2022 · 59 minutes
A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Is there any rhyme or reason to his actions? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app.
#405: Depressed About Products
September 29th, 2022 · 66 minutes
Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! YOU DO! Then, new CPUs and GPUs are SO POWERFUL, but is it worth upgrading yet? Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy.
#404: Sweet Vibrations
September 22nd, 2022 · 82 minutes
We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, a scandal in the world of Chess and Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli.