Grumpycast

WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: New super accurate phaser by the wand co came out just as I am preparing to cast mine. So… why am I making it?? Fear of words. Don't tell me I can't use the word "hate". It has it's place. Some ppl ban it completely. Work: Don't ask me where someone is that sits near me. How the f should I know?! What’s got your goat? Hammond: issues I would have thought we would have outgrown by 2014 - specifically racism and sexism Voice over Internet Phone - as primary format- Network goes lose not just computers, but phones too. Flooding - House floods again. Yard gets torn up again. Our Builders are amazing. THE TURNAROUND: This week’s Positive: Darrell: Found great chicken-cilantro wontons at Trader Joes. Very low fat - ate 2 bags in 2 days. Feed me those forever. Hammond: New Macbook Pro - Rediscovered GarageBand and recording Stick Practicing THE BARFBAG: Amy Mark Keith Send MP3s, 1 minute or less to: grumpycast@gmail.co

WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: New movie “Lucy”. Morgan Freeman states a blatant falsehood that we only use 10% of our brains. It’s the premise of the entire movie & is as stupid as telling me the Earth is flat. Nobody pisses me off more than me. Mostly for not listening to my own common sense (Sunburn). Charging for photos at conventions. What’s got your goat? Hammond: People who study the Mcdonald’s Menu… or fast food places in general. trying to support local business, but they don’t have what you are looking for The “I’ve heard so much about you” THE TURNAROUND: This week’s Positive: Darrell: Sunburn stopped itching. Hammond: getting feedback on what you do - that is not from family - New Macbook Pro! and GC Flask from Joe the Flask Guy! THE BARFBAG: Sean McLean: You know what gets my goat? Cashiers that talk to the other employees that is not work related while they're checking me out. Jeffrey G: Yeah. Nobody wants to hear my crackly v

WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: A) People that think they’re funny and are uppety about it. B) People who are pushy & presumptuous to hang with the cool crowd even though they’re anything but cool. A & B What’s got your goat? Hammond: Not showing pricing/menu at cell phone/cable places. it make me want to deal with car salesmen. people who try to involve themselves where they are not needed/or wanted - neighbors, eavesdroppers, etc Solicitation callers - THE TURNAROUND: This week’s Positive: Darrell: The girl from Same Sex Mary wanted a photo with me! Hammond: listening to the Double Clicks- they have a gift for saying important things in really good ways. listening to my 5 yr old sing “Nothing to Prove” was amazing THE BARFBAG: Barry has 3 grumps. 3 minutes. We’ll stop and comment as we go. Natasha 1:54 (worried about how she sounds) Rod in the UK 1:10 Send MP3s, 1 minute or less to: grumpycast@gmail.com @thetreknerd on Twitter, This

Many Many thanks to Todd Gnomewise Whitehead and Alpha Geek Radio!!! Thanks to Snowbird and all of you fine people who joined us, both live and delayed on the podcast. WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: Don’t say "Bless you" when I sneeze. You are not the pope & even if you were it wouldn't stop me from sneezing. Star filters on astronomical photos. NASA even does this. Home showers built at chin level. What’s got your goat? Hammond: buying light bulbs. Haven't pooped since Tuesday Cell Phone/cable packages and Plans - why so complicated. I thought buying combos at the theater was weird math. Show me what I can get as a new customer and as an old. some unfluctuating menu. THE TURNAROUND: This week’s Positive: Darrell: Screwed up an aluminum part for the phaser that was hard to make. Started over & it turned out fantastic. Could do no wrong the rest of the day. Hammond: I’m at Snowbird Participating in N14!!!! THE BARFBAG: Live grumps/Q&

Episode 006 - The Mp3 Show! Last episode before N14. We will both be there. Error Correction! Cara, Twitter: I'm grumpy because Darrell forgot to explain the "stare" part of the 3 Gym S's! ;D Don’t stare at me, or even worse, at yourself in the mirror. Explain recording/release schedule a little bit - why - how -etc… The response to the call for MP3’s was amazing - you guys like us - my mom was right. we are special. :-) WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: Parrots do not, and never have, said “Brawk” every time they talk. EVER!! I’ve owned parrots of all kinds, big & small since 1980. Should veganism be forced on kids? I can't decide. So I'm only half grumpy. Saw a graphic asking why Star Wars fans & Star Trek fans can’t coexist. Whoever made that is neither! What’s got your goat? Hammond: Crowd Funding - Too many friends. worried about hurting feelings. Kids movies that scare or teach my kids to be scared. - Katy perry movie the perfect m

Show # 005 - Corporate Love WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: Why do weathermen apologize for bad weather?!?! Telling an applicant that they're overqualified. Oh so I'm going to become homeless cuz I'm too good for you?? Delivery services that don't ring the bell or knock, then leave the next day pickup slip. I’ve watched them run up, place the note then run away. Hammond: Information/media/truth/fiction/manipulated/ not knowing where to go or who to trust for information…. Java asking if I want Ask.com EVERY UPDATE! - Software updates Honesty/Kindness/altruism THE TURNAROUND: This week’s Positive out of a Negative: Darrell: Unannouced SW changes that break things - makes me fix stuff. Hammond: My goal to be nicer and more positive in my life - Sears part duex- My wife got a phone call from the Vice president of Sears - Wait til you hear this... THE BARFBAG: MP3s from listeners: [clip] No clips - We are very let down. I wish I lived in a Rainbow World

Sponsor: Doghouse Systems. Use code Grumpycast at checkout to double your memory for free! WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Darrell: "That's not natural" - Everything humans do is natural. Gym gripes. Sit Stink Stare, heat, twitching slightly. Hammond: Dr's, and others expect you to be on time- but it's alright if their late to serve you. places that treat you as if you’re guilty of something even though you have done nothing wrong. TSA, Pharmacy, Bank, etc. Questions at stores/gas pumps- phone numbers/email/rewards cards/ THE TURNAROUND: This week’s Positive out of a Negative: Darrell: Oops Hammond:.Fred’s suicide… talk about it a little…. Your interactions with people are important. /Cord Cutting - weird experience. THE BARFBAG: MP3s from listeners: [clip] 01:06 Gary the Curmudgeon Twitter: Angela - People who drive slow in the passing lane on the highway! KenP - How long does a checkout line have to be to open a new counter? Send MP3s, 1 minute or less to: grumpycast@gmail.com EXIT: @thetreknerd o

Episode 003 - ShakyCast New Sponsor! Doghouse Systems. Use code Grumpycast at checkout to double your memory for free! WHAT’S GOT OUR GOAT?: Darrell: Fake Twitter followers. I use an app to get rid of fakes: twitblock.org Pretentious Shaky-cam Slow walkers Why is the new Star Wars cast photo in b/w?? This isn’t 1907. Hammond: Public stores that do not have public bathrooms Games that bug me about spending money why is it a big deal when I get left alone by my family? THE TURNAROUND: Darrell: Some spammer has been putting me in their from field and sending to people in my to list. Made me change passwords & go into high security mode. Hammond: Thoren: gethuman.com - type in a company’s name & get a zillion contact phone numbers to real people. THE BARFBAG: MP3s from listeners Send MP3s, 1 minute or less to: grumpycast@gmail.com @thetreknerd on Twitter @jhammondc on Twitter

Show Notes: Crappy problems & little things that bug us: Darrell: Facebook should be renamed Fakebook. Kids birthday bags Hate means you want something to die. Do not use with people. Hammond: Simplicity Direct answers K’nex Roller Coaster THE TURNAROUND: Darrell: We give GOOD gift bags! Hammond: I was able to teach my oldest daughter a couple of lessons. THE BARFBAG: MP3s from listeners: Ken P. Send MP3s, 1 minute or less to: grumpycast@gmail.com EXIT: @thetreknerd on Twitter @jhammondc on Twitter

Show Notes: Crappy news of the week (in our personal lives): Darrell’s 6 week washer fiasco Hammond can relate Kenmore Elite My ricketty left knee. Making a positive out of a negative: Made a podcast met some very nice repairmen - Stacy gave one herbs from our garden. Topic of the Week: Car Repairs Our gripes - finding people to trust… and knowing what really has to be done when. bbb Send mp3s to: grumpycast@gmail.com Darrell: @thetreknerd on Twitter Hammond: @jhammondc on Twitter