GSE330 Here Come Teletubbies

March 30, 2020October 4, 2020 | Mike McPeek

As we all hunker down hiding from the Covid virus we discuss what we are doing to cope with this epidemic.
First Mike talks about paying more attention to his health and watching his weight. Then they all talk about ordering food with apps, the future of bill paying, entertainment options for all you shut ins and teleworking.

For our picks Elisa is thinking about exercise while social distancing with Peloton Bike. Melissa want to be comfortable while working so she went with the Altwork Station. Mike just wants to forget what going so he going to play games on his Commercial Grade Cocktail Arcade Machine.

My Corona-Chris Mann parody video

Hello (from the inside)-Chris Mann parody video

Take Control of Working From Home

Mike can be found at http://twitter.com/dscchipman or mike-mcpeek.com
Elisa can be found at http://twitter.com/senseidai or www.threegeekyladies.com
Melissa can be found at http://twitter.com/themacmommy or www.themacmommy.com
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Geekiest Show Ever 329 – Don’t Panic

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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DON’T PANIC!!! It’s just Mike & Melissa this week. Elisa is fine, she’s just away for this show. With the Coronavirus starting to ramp up we talk about measures and precautions to deal with the possible pandemic. And one of the best things you can do in a situation such as this is to laugh or the stress will kill you. First we start by talking about the Spotify playlist we created called “Quarantine“. We also discuss a little about making playlists and scrobbling.

Next we talk about some of the Tv shows we want to watch while we wait for the plague to pass. First we discuss The Good Place then we talk about Mike’s favorites Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and God Friended Me.

For our picks Melissa finds a way to deal with the toilet paper shortage by using a bidet. Mike decides to pass his time in isolation by have a chair side table.

Mike can be found at http://twitter.com/dscchipman or mike-mcpeek.com
Elisa can be found at http://twitter.com/senseidai or www.threegeekyladies.com
Melissa can be found at http://twitter.com/themacmommy or www.themacmommy.com
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Geekiest Show Ever 328 – Wherever I May Roam

March 4, 2020September 17, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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With spring just around the corner (hopefully) everyone’s attentions turn to travel and vacations. First Elisa offers some advice on cruises and has a website to compare different cruise companies. Next Melissa is planning a school trip for her son and has tips on getting things ready and help for money handling. Finally Mike want to traverse this great land and has a trip planner and a booking app to offer.

For our picks Melissa has a water proof phone pouch to protect the phone. Elisa picked passport holder to carry your passport, phone and a few cards. Mike has headlamp flashlight that would be useful for camping or having a hands free light for working in the dark.

Geekiest Show Ever 327 – They Say It’s Your Birthday…

February 20, 2020September 17, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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This week we celebrate Mike’s birthday by looking at people born on his birthday, tech as old as he is and reminiscing about the “Good Ole Days”.

Instead of picks we find presents for Mike. Elisa has four for Mike to pick from. In the first column is two gaming chairs to chose from. One is the Healgen Back Massage Gaming Chair and the second is the X Rocker Pro. In the second column is either Dan the Sausageman Northwest Necessities Gourmet Gift Basket or The $58 Gift Box . Melissa is concerned about Mike being able to see so she would get him 40-Watt Equivalent A19 Non-Dimmable Blue Laser and Bright White Dual Mode LED Light Bulb . For himself Mike would buy a Cow Canvas Wall art .

Tech that is as old as Mike

A Brilliant Idea: Nick Holonyak, Jr. and the LED

On This Day

Geekiest Show Ever 326 – Office Space

February 5, 2020September 17, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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This week we discuss our workflows and office spaces. From furniture to organization, to how we get things done, we talk about our own setups and what we like and what we would do differently.

For our picks we look at things we would like to get for our offices. First Melissa already has this chair even though the name is misleading for how she uses it, Portable Tattoo Spa Massage Chair . Next Elisa show us a desk she would like to have, Monarch Specialties Computer Desk L-Shaped . Finally in keeping with mobile computing/Captain Chaos theme Mike picked the Pulaski Larson Theatre Recliner .

Geekiest Show Ever 325 – Bookworms

January 20, 2020January 22, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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This week the gang is all here and we are ready to talk books. We compare the different services for buying and renting e-books and audio books. We also discuss loans vs recommendations. Then we move on to talk about goodreads to get reviews and recommendations from other people.

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Geekiest Show Ever 324 – Your Show of Shows

January 7, 2020September 17, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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Melissa is gone this week so it is just Elisa and Mike talking about Parade Magazines 20 Best Tv Show of All Time.

They also talk about The Morning Show and For All Mankind on Apple TV+

Mike can be found at http://twitter.com/dscchipman or mike-mcpeek.com

Elisa can be found at http://twitter.com/senseidai or www.threegeekyladies.com

Melissa can be found at http://twitter.com/themacmommy or www.themacmommy.com
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Geekiest Show Ever 323 – Know the Difference

December 8, 2019December 14, 2019 | Mike McPeek

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Having survived Black Friday, the gang regales each other with their hard-fought online purchases and price victories. Then Elisa tells us her tale of woe and —ultimately success— of purchasing her father’s new iMac and her own new MacBook Pro 16-inch. What an adventure!

Then on to our GSE Play Money Picks™. Our imaginary range was $200.00 to $600.00. First, Melissa wants to seek some relaxation from life so she chose a Master Massage Stationary Massage Table.

Next Elisa just wants to rest after setting up her MacBook so she picked a Casper Mattress.

Finally Mike is dreaming of summer so he can go riding on a Razor Ecosmart Metro Electric Scooter.

Melissa also recommends a Bluetooth bathroom scale and its related smartphone app by RENPHO

Mike can be found at http://twitter.com/dscchipman or about.me/mikemcpeek

Elisa can be found at http://twitter.com/senseidai or www.threegeekyladies.com

Melissa can be found at http://twitter.com/themacmommy or www.themacmommy.com
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Geekiest Show Ever 322 – Credit Cards Roasting on an Open Fire

November 27, 2019March 11, 2020 | Mike McPeek

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This time we’re doing our Annual Geek Gift Giving Guide. From iPhoneography to emergencies to family sharing we have something for almost any taste.

Mike’s Picks

adonit PhotoGrip Qi

Adonit Photogrip Stabilizer Hand Grip Phone Holder with Bluetooth Remote

Lantoo Digital Tire Pressure Gauge/Seatbelt Cutter

SECUREBRITE S/2 8-in-1 Emergency Auto Tool & Flashlight

Elisa’s Picks

Melissa’s Picks

Scotch Magic Tape dispenser record player

Sugru

MaxKare Shiatsu Neck Shoulder Massager

3M Pop-Up Note Dispenser

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Mike can be found at http://twitter.com/dscchipman or about.me/mikemcpeek

Elisa can be found at http://twitter.com/senseidai or www.threegeekyladies.com

Melissa can be found at http://twitter.com/themacmommy or www.themacmommy.com

Geekiest Show Ever 321 – Slap Happy for Apps

November 14, 2019 | Tim Robertson

We start out with Mike’s impressions of Apple TV and The Morning Show followed by a discussion of Apple’s services and some possible predictions for the future. From there we talk about some of our apps we use.