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On long drives I love listening. I save a number of episodes and then the drive just flies by. They never seem out of date, always provide useful information (and some that is just funny - which is also useful on long drives!!). I have been part of "this world" since I bought my first Compaq Computer (before Compaq even had hard drives!!!). So I guess I also qualify as an "Old Geek." Keep up the Geeking.
- NYCSteph18
- April 25, 2019
Angry about the right stuff
These guys are frustrated about the weak links in the chain - the people! Sad that they never learn but I know I learn from them every time they post a new episode. The 2 times a week is great as I need my "fix" and more is better. Thank you for the insight and experience and educated recommendations!
I'm posting on here but listen on Overcast and don't have enough stars in enough podcasting apps to support you more.
Thank you,
Jason
And for kicks for JPD - Deliverooooo!
- Jason Blackmon
- April 19, 2019
Educational, Grumpy and Just plain good
These are the guys you used to stalk in the coffee room at work just to listen to them complain and get up to date on the news. It's technical, it's a barrel full of laughs and it's grumpy. You'll learn and be well entertained by them in the process. This is not your momma's podcast. GRUMP ON!
And I want to hear Jason say, "Deliveroo"
- Dot_ImCute
- April 12, 2019
- cpinck1001
- April 8, 2019
The only tech podcast I need
I've been listening to Jason and Brian weekly for over a year and by now they are the only tech podcast I listen to and practically the only podcast I have time for these days. These guys have a finger on the pulse of today's digital zeitgeist.
I really enjoy the bi-weekly format because the news and updates are always fresh. I get my cybersecurity fix on Mondays with guest Dave Bittner, and then my latest update on Media on Thursdays.
I'm roughly the same age as Jason and Brian and a very similar life story, having started building websites in the mid 90s. I'd like to think I'm not as grumpy, but I find myself agreeing with almost everything they say and catch myself laughing out loud during my morning commute.
Stay grumpy!
- friveraz
- April 2, 2019
Gloriously grumpy fellows
I’m glad they don’t compromise the way I have. Willing to use the appropriate language to describe the idiocy and uncaring malice in today’s internet and related politics and business practices. I always laugh out loud several times a show. After the second show I went around telling people about the podcast and how wonderful it was. But I also warned them it might not be safe for work or sensitive family members. I also enjoy their backgrounds in doing IT for music and other businesses. A million thanks for doing all the work against the odds. Keep on keeping on as we older geeks used to say
- MrPeanut353434
- March 21, 2019
Listen to this!
GOG is the only podcast I subscribe to and listen to regularly. I’m older than them, grumpier than them but not as geeky. They resonate with me. I trust them. I grump with them. I’m cursing mad at the same things they are.
- Randybigdog
- March 16, 2019
- Waffle Balls
- March 14, 2019
Love this show
Love listening to you guys while at work. I think you have a lot of knowledge to pass down to the younger geeks like me(30/m). I hope your show keeps growing. I also hope those who make important changes to tech will be listening! Also wondering if either of you listened to the Rogen podcast with Jack Dorsey of Twitter on banning/censorship. I could understand if Rogen isn’t your cup of tea but would love to hear your thoughts.
Stay grumpy!
- Ricochet Rich
- March 14, 2019
- TinderUser666
- March 14, 2019
Great for old geeks!
I love these two. They find all the interesting tech stories and discuss them with the wisdom of been-there, seen-that tech veterans. This is great for me as I can't be arsed to do the reading, but appreciate keeping up to date. They also have good taste (well, aligned with mine) in music, TV and books. Being a similarly aged, vintage geek, I get all their jokes and it's a bit like hanging out with the smart and cynical coders from my old jobs. They have a genuine rapport, and chuckle at each other with glee. Of the two, Jason's always a bit more of a wildcard, but that's fun too when he gets on his soapbox and rants. Thanks Jason and Brian! You guys do a great job. Oh, and production values are super too.
- lucyve
- March 4, 2019
Love the grumpy cynicism!
I’m an old tech guy myself, and remember the boom and bust of the 90’s. Love to hear other “learned” voices commenting on the way things are going (Badly!). Keep it up!
- Xplosionist
- Feb. 28, 2019
👍🏻👍🏻
You guys are awesome! I work at pretty simple job making lasers that I know will be taken by AI within the next 10 years. But I doubt AI will listen to Podcasts while working?! So you guys make my job that much easier 😀. Keep up the great work!
-jimmy
- jimmyd1097
- Feb. 25, 2019
Funny & spot on
This is a really good podcasts. These guys say what everyone else is thinking, they do it will humor. Love to laugh with/at these guys. Also, full of good information. Recommend everyone check it out
- Zara's Mom
- Feb. 13, 2019
Keep up the Grumpy!
It’s refreshing to catch up with you guys twice a week on the absurd events that unfold. There is never a short of stupidness in our society today! Highly recommended show!
- Grumpy Designer
- Feb. 7, 2019
A great start to my Monday.
You guys are the best. I usually get a good laugh from Brian and Jason. You are the best tech podcast since the old Maximum PC No BS podcasts from back in 2007-2008. You really open my eyes about security and the whole Facebook fiasco and have even inspired me to do my very own podcast, albeit on a completely different subject - cars! Thanks guys, keep it up.
- Rushifier
- Feb. 5, 2019
Funny, informative, and grumpy
I've been listening for years now and figured I'd leave a review. I guess I like the show. They help me catch up with the news and give me a chuckles. Keep up the good work!
- Randi2kewlio
- Feb. 5, 2019
Aerobics Replacement
Between cheering them on for being brilliant and screaming that they’re idiots, I certainly get a workout each week. But through it all they never fail to make me think.
So thank you.
Now GET OFF MY LAWN!!! Just stay grumpy while you do!
- FaithfulHeretic
- Feb. 5, 2019
Cup of Java
Great podcast that gives the listener a dose of sweet creamer in the coffee cup of life!
- bigdropAZ
- Feb. 4, 2019
- CarComp
- Feb. 3, 2019
My Listen or Die Podcast
These guys are the bomb diggity! Highly irritable, well informed and amazingly informative and entertaining. Makes my commute and work route exceedingly enjoyable. ***Sorry not feeling too snarky, atm. ***
- DBottaro
- Feb. 1, 2019
A Grumpy Young Geek Enjoys Grumpy Old Geeks
I consider myself pretty plugged into the tech world being a video game nerd who works in IT, but these guys keep me well informed on the current happenings twice a week which I find really enjoyable.
The only times I get mildly annoyed with the show is when they rag on millennials because it gets kind of old, especially when people have literally been doing this about the generation after theirs for millennia. But to complain, rant, rave, and call for boycott would be about equivalent to saying “mnyehhhh but not ALL men!!” So I’m only doing one of those things (complaining, duh).
But it’s a good show, updates frequently and consistently, the guys aren’t afraid to disagree with each other (so the show isn’t just a circular “look at us; we’re so smart and #woke” kind of deal). Highly recommend if you want to know what’s going on in the world of tech, politics as it relates to tech, pop media, books, and more!
P.S. How have the scooter companies not crashed and burned as much as their scooters have been crashed or set on fire? With as many as get dumped or destroyed (because humans are garbage) you’d think they’d be hemorrhaging money for those things.
- lmichaela94
- Feb. 1, 2019
I favorite podcast
They have the best show notes in the business. I like reading along while I'm listening to them.
- Qibble
- Feb. 1, 2019
Grumpy indeed
One of my favorite podcasts because these guys are real. They aren't fake, they’re real people and they’re really grumpy. Sometimes they’re really really grumpy, sometimes only mildly grumpy.
If they were cartoon they would be the grumpy bears. Grumping here and there and everywhere.
Good book recommendations too.
- picklesnfish
- Feb. 1, 2019
Better then a poke in the eye.
You could do worse things than subscribing. Brian and Jason are easily crankier than a senior citizen who just missed double coupon day at the supermarket, and you might just learn something from them.
- The Shogun of Harlem
- Jan. 10, 2019
My favorite podcast!
I have a really long commute and you guys make it bearable. I can learn and laugh along the way. Keep it up. I strongly recommend it.
- Flavio Mello
- Jan. 8, 2019
- Sourpuss Magee
- Jan. 3, 2019
Smarter and Grumpier
As a tech idiot, this podcast makes me smarter. As a curmudgeon, this podcast makes me grumpier. Keep up the surly work!
- RPWOA
- Dec. 27, 2018
Great podcast!
Meant to write a review earlier, this is a great podcast. Writing a review now to tell JASON that sudden memory problems could indicate a mold problem in your new place. Best way to test this out is go on a trip, try to wear new clothes or borrow clothes from a healthy friend (since the mold might be from your washing machine). If you improve and/or badly crash when you go back to your place, it is not safe and you need to move. I am not a doctor, but my family has been living a mold nightmare and my spidey sense went up when you mentioned your health issues.
- Overtime Reviewer
- Dec. 22, 2018
Entertaining and Informative
I’ve been listening to GOG for about a year now, and I’ve found that it is one of the few podcasts that I actually stick to listening and get a little excited when a new episode comes out. Brian and Jason have great chemistry, excellent quality, and of course aren’t afraid to share their opinions and tell things the way they are. They give a great take on current tech news, and always have something interesting that makes me laugh! I’m loving getting a new episode twice a week now as well!
I actually work as a dog walker/sitter myself (having used websites such as Rover.com and, back when it existed, DogVacay), so I’m always happy to hear about the love Jason has for his dogs. Listening to these two have gotten me through long days of walking, and I’m actually on my second listen through of the back catalog just to fill the silence through the day (and I always think they’re a little hard on themselves about their early shows). I’m hoping to be able to support them on Patreon soon when I’m out of college, and look forward to a lot more listening!
- Goschgigablocketh
- Dec. 22, 2018