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Pointless Talk

Pointless Talk

By Daniel Brewer

Sometimes I talk to myself, sometimes I talk to others. It won't end world hunger, but it isn't always a complete waste of time.
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010 - Don't Block the Signal

Pointless TalkJun 09, 2020

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020 - Running out of Time

020 - Running out of Time

Think of it as a free two-week trial. I talk about Pose, Hamilton, and the passage of time.

Jul 07, 202021:28
019 - Evergreen Greenbacks

019 - Evergreen Greenbacks

Today I talk about news and how I should probably venture away from it. I also talk about a new study that shows a correlation between higher restaurant spending and cases spiking.

Jul 02, 202016:55
018 - Pattie O'Furniture with an AK-47

018 - Pattie O'Furniture with an AK-47

Today I talk about the Pride48 live streaming weekend and a couple in St. Louis with guns. Since it is Technology Tuesday, I talk about my patio furniture and a new computer.

Jun 30, 202017:59
017 - One Month and Ten Years

017 - One Month and Ten Years

Today I not only celebrate a month of this show, but I take a stroll down memory lane to 2010 for the very first scripted kick-off show of the Pride48 live streaming weekend.

Jun 25, 202021:47
016 - Video Cards Over Tulsa

016 - Video Cards Over Tulsa

It is another Technology Tuesday! Today I answer a question from a listener about a Video Card recommendation.

Jun 23, 202020:06
015 - Spidey Sense Say Chanel

015 - Spidey Sense Say Chanel

Happy Saturday! I talk about AMC Theaters, Disney reservations, and The Trump Rally in Tulsa, OK. 

Jun 20, 202022:59
014 - Look at that Man Go

014 - Look at that Man Go

Today I talk a little bit about the news and then read some listener feedback. 

Jun 18, 202020:41
013 - Grounding my Buzz

013 - Grounding my Buzz

It's another Technology Tuesday! Although I am still not sure if that is going to be a thing. Today I talk about a new-to-me discovery of a ground loop isolator that removes a pain point that I have been feeling since 2007. 

Jun 16, 202016:01
012 - Travelling During Covid-19

012 - Travelling During Covid-19

Today I talk with my partner Zach about his recent flight to Illinois and what it is like to travel during a pandemic. 

Jun 13, 202019:06
011 - The Least Popular Marx Brother

011 - The Least Popular Marx Brother

Today I talk about the rising coronavirus cases in 21 states and how Disney is being asked to remove some problematic IP from the parks. The second half of the show is dedicated to Mayor Hal Marx of Petal, MS. Who is quite certain that he is not a racist because people liked and forwarded his tweets! 

Jun 11, 202025:37
010 - Don't Block the Signal

010 - Don't Block the Signal

It is another Technology Tuesday! Today I talk about WiFi and why you should NEVER EVER EVER use it on videoconferencing. I also announce that I am dropping to 3 shows a week (Tue, Thurs, Sat) going forward.

Jun 09, 202016:17
009 - Time Out!

009 - Time Out!

I had a topic planned for today but was sidetracked by a speech by Rev. Al Sharpton that moved me.  Take a listen.

Jun 05, 202025:28
008 - Twenty One Metric Seconds

008 - Twenty One Metric Seconds

Theme parks are re-opening all over Florida and I wonder what it will do to our Coronavirus caseload in the coming weeks. Also, it turns out that the plague of locusts that I requested a few episodes has finally arrived. Oh wait, nevermind, I am talking about Locast (at locast.org).

Jun 04, 202019:53
007 - Taking a break

007 - Taking a break

Feeling bombarded by too much news? I know the immediate reaction sometimes is to cut ourselves off from it. But I would like to make the case that you can take a break from it without cutting yourself off completely. 

Jun 03, 202016:35
006 - Technology Tuesday

006 - Technology Tuesday

Mere episodes after saying I didn't want to do cutesy day titles I changed my mind. I think. I don't know, we'll try it out for a bit and see how it feels. Today I talk about: UnRoll.me, TabloTV, and Mint Mobile. 

If you want to try out Mint Mobile, my referral link is: http://fbuy.me/pltu9

Jun 02, 202018:49
005 - Of or Pertaining to Drag

005 - Of or Pertaining to Drag

Welcome to a new week and the official start of the hurricane season! This weekend has been absolutely crazy with protests happening across the country. A new Drag Race winner was crowned and I talk a bit about the season.

Jun 01, 202015:47
004 - The Essence of Distraction

004 - The Essence of Distraction

Look at that! Four whole episodes in a week. I'm exhausted, aren't you?

May 29, 202019:51
003 - Unroll Me Low and Slow

003 - Unroll Me Low and Slow

Today I talk to you about BACN! Did I spell that wrong? Probably not, but just to be safe I talk about bacon as well. 

May 28, 202019:30
002 - Joe Gaffe Again

002 - Joe Gaffe Again

Today I talk about Politics. Nothing too bad. Let me know what you think

May 27, 202017:25
001 - Starting Somewhere

001 - Starting Somewhere

Did I really mess up the title of the show in the recording within the first 20 seconds? I basically set up the premise of this show and then take a lot of side streets on my way to making a point. 

May 26, 202013:08