The *Nixed Report: Recent Episodes
Thomas Holbrook II and Stephen Kelley
The *Nixed Report covers technology and topics that have a popular following but are often overlooked or misunderstood and/or misrepresented by traditional media venus.
Thomas flies solo as he explores the concept of Independence, just in time for the 4th of July.
Shaggy actually has a fiber connection in his new home. He discusses what he can do with his new ISP with Thomas before both talks about the state of broadband in the United States.
After a hiatus that will be explained in a future episode, Shaggy returns to the show and talks about Intel's latest veiled threats against those who would emulate the x86 instruction set.
Thomas talks about his mom, and how she influenced him. Consider this a special Mother's Day Edition of the show.
In this episode, Shaggy and Thomas experiment with Minecraft on a server created on Digital Ocean.
There have been some things going on, so I wanted to say I haven't forgotten about the audience. We will post more show content on a regular basis.
With the surprising news of Canonical discontinuing Unity and Ubuntu Touch, Thomas and Shaggy weigh in. Add bonus: Meerkat!
Shaggy and Thomas talk Canonical's Extended Support plans for 12.04 Server, AMD Ryzen, and more.
Thomas and Shaggy cover some tech news, upcoming conventions, and Unlimited Data from Verizon and AT&T.
Plenty of people could care less about the NFL, but believe it or not, a lot of industries and even politics intersects American professional football. Thomas and Shaggy takes a look at some of those things.
Stephen Kelley shares his thoughts in a separate segment of this episode. Thomas also enjoyed the 30 man battle royal.
Thomas flies solo so Shaggy can feel better soon (he's been under the weather). He shares his thoughts on Trump being President. He also discusses the future of the show and the website.
Technical difficulties delayed the show, but Thomas discovered how to broadcast from his Galaxy S7. In the meantime, he discusses some of the more interesting moments from 2016 as well as the future.
Shaggy discusses AMD Ryzen and the impact it could have on computing. He discusses the best and worst of 2016 while Thomas gets Curtis's thoughts on this year in a separate segment. Now that the year is about over, FUCK YOU 2016! FUCK YOU!!!
Shaggy and Thomas talk about the tide turning in Free and Open Source Software since Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation last month.
Thomas goes a bit of tech and WWE related news while talking about the importance of one's time. In other words, once moments or possibilities of moments pass, there is no getting them back.
Thomas flies solo on this one as he briefly covers some interesting tech news before getting into the changing direction of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Shaggy and Thomas return to the show to discuss their reactions to the 2016 election and to share their thoughts on the future of the podcast.
Thomas and Shaggy talk more about Chrome OS and Android becoming closer together with Google Play coming to Chrome OS. They also talk about Ubuntu on Windows.
Last week, as reported by The American Free Press, Scott "Victor Thorn" Makufka took his own life. Unfortunately, well known Facebook fan pages and other sites have claimed that Hillary Clinton had something to do with it. Here's why that isn't true......
Thomas and Shaggy talk some more Pi 3 while revealing side projects and looking back on past episodes.
After being absent due to a seasonal side job, Thomas is back. He has recently acquired a new phone and a Rapsberry Pi 3 (thanks to his dad). Shaggy joins him as they catch up on things and discuss some technology.
Thomas and Shaggy look back onto 2015 and reflect on some of their favorite moments as well as the more sober ones.
Shaggy and Thomas discuss some common "unsolved mysteries" that were actually solved. Oh, and by the way... Thomas has a new Chromebook.
Shaggy was one of the winners of System76's superfan contest. Thomas talks about his experience with the Ubuntu OEM, including some of their new products.
With the recent discovery of the possibility of liquid water on Mars, Shaggy, Curtis, and Thomas discuss whether a human expedition will happen in our lifetimes.
We focused on mobile gaming in the last two episodes. Curtis gives his take on mobile gaming and why he's not a fan of it. We ask if it's a blight on video games and if so, is that necessarily a bad thing?
Shaggy chooses Kingdoms of Amalur as his game of choice and Thomas takes a look at the Android Port of Final Fantasy III.
Thomas and Shaggy compare and contrast gaming on smartphones/tablets as opposed to PC's/consoles. Thomas looks at WWE Immortals, while Shaggy talks about BioShock.
Thomas flies solo on this one. The FCC's recent proposal on wireless devices could have dire consequences on the computing industry in general. If enough people comment before October, they will back off.
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are running for President and they have massive support due to voters being tired of business as usual in the political arena in the US. They aren't the only candidates to expose the dog and pony show.
Thomas and Shaggy give their first impressions of Windows 10. They also talk about Steam boxes and whether they are worth purchasing or if building a custom system is better
Shaggy and Thomas have noticed how the software giant that has been notorious for vendor lock-in has been making some changes as of late. AMD has also been making some interesting moves with their hardware. Are both companies poised to make a comeback?
Thomas and Shaggy talk Jade Helm 15 and the circus that's cleverly disguised as the Presidential election season.
Stephen Kelley makes his long awaited return to the show to discuss the career of WWE Legend Dusty Rhodes. He was a symbol of the melting pot; he appealed to many Americans regardless of ethnicity and background.
After years of frustration, Thomas has decided to try programming again. The language of choice? Python! Shaggy explains some of the concepts of Python before our heroes move on to E3, in which Square made an announcement: Final Fantasy 7, the remake!
Shaggy and Thomas explore the topic of low powered devices once again. From Shaggy's new phone to the Pi 2, things have gotten smaller, but better.
Thomas and Shaggy talk about a possible Fallout 4 announcement (spoiler alert: it's confirmed) as well as the Kubuntu controversy and other topics.
Shaggy is now moved in. He had to jump through similar hoops in order to get a working Internet connection (it's included in the rent), but is now enjoying the reliability of it. Thomas discusses his move and what's in store in the future.
Shaggy has accepted a job offer and is moving to Columbia, Missouri. He'll be a software developer for an insurance company. Congratulations, Shaggy for the amazing opportunity!
Curtis joins Thomas to discuss Tornado season and related storms. This episode was mistakenly named Episode 78 in the Google Hangouts Session. This is actually Episode 79 and we apologize for the error.
The Nixed Report is Now Ditching Linux/Unix and Overlooked Pop Culture, because Microsoft paid all of us off! Just Kidding! Here's just a few April Fools jokes that caught the eyes of Shaggy and Thomas!
Thomas interviews the lead singer of Pokerface, Paul Topete. The band dubs itself as protest rock, and the beginning of the show features a clip of one of their songs, Illuminati (album: Sex, Lies, and Politiks).
Thomas now owns a mobile hotspot via Straight Talk. He summarizes the equipment he now has and explains his ideas for moving forward.
Curtis joins Thomas to discuss the recent events with national parks in his area as well as vandalism of other parks and landmarks around the world.
Thomas has moved the world headquarters back to Warrensburg. Shaggy discusses his new Macbook Pro while Thomas discusses his recent acquisition.
bq has released their Aquarius e4.5 Ubuntu Edition and speculation is happening all over the web regarding Besthesda's first conference at E3!
Thanks to Ralph Baer, Thomas and Shaggy were able to enjoy years and years of video game consoles as well as every other gamer on the planet. This pioneer passed away in 2014. This episode is dedicated to the nostalgic history he made in video games.
Thomas and Shaggy reflect on the previous year, noting some of the weirdest things that had happened. It's not all bad news though, as it inspires a cool topic for the next episode!
Thomas flies solo on this episode. He reflects on 2014 while stating what his goals are for 2015.
Shaggy and Thomas talk retail and how things get kind of strange during the holiday season.
This piece of malware is quite dangerous and frustrating. The newest version is now targeting multiple platforms.
The show has a third co-host again, and his name is Curtis Warren. He has a scientific background, loves video games, and enjoys the outdoors. His unique perspective will further round out the show.
Thomas and Shaggy talk about AMD, and while that happens, technical difficulties take place. Fortunately, Thomas was able to finish out on his Chromebook.
Phil Wesley is known as the Mile-high Mouth and founder of dmgice.com, a site dedicated to portable game consoles. This video game media veteran offers insight into gamergate and how to improve the state of game media.
With the recent passing of the Blood Moon, Thomas and Shaggy discuss the intertwining of science and spirituality.
From the evolution of television to video games, Thomas and Shaggy talk about memories of yesteryear and look towards the future.
Thomas and Shaggy discuss the phones they have and talk mobile! Note: To avoid confusion, Steven Tompkins shall now be known as Shaggy!
Stephen Kelley returns to the podcast to discuss Gamergate as well as his experience with video game media.
Thomas and Steven Tompkins close out the Free Flow of Information Series by discussing the impact of the concept in addition to Minecraft and Baby X.
Part two of the Free Flow of Information Series focuses on ways of getting around online censorship.
This is part one of the Free Flow of Information Series. Thomas Holbrook II and Steven Tompkins discuss Net Neutrality and the best way to implement it.
Thomas Holbrook II and Steven Tompkins talk mobile devices, mobile operating systems, and if they'll replace desktops someday.
Thomas Holbrook II and Steven Tompkins talk about Geek and Nerd culture being in the mainstream and whether it's a good thing or not.
Corey Moore joins us as a troubleshooting guest for Hangouts On Air while talking about the impact that technology is having on the Israel/Palestine conflict with Thomas Holbrook II and Steven Tompkins.
Thomas Holbrook II and Steven Tompkins make their return to the podcast to catch everyone up on their absence. They also talk Ubuntu and Google.
Thomas and Steven Tompkins talk about Ubuntu and Stephen Kelley reviews the WWE Network.
Stephen Kelley was recently at Planet Comicon in Kansas City; he gives his take on the event. Holbrook and Tompkins talk about old school technology as well.
In the U.S., this day is celebrated with green beer, a bunch of pinching, and other bad decisions. In Ireland, things are a different story. This episode covers some of the myths surrounding this day.
From the inappropriate to the violent and downright creepy, the team talks about politicians from around the world who cause voters to stay home just so they won't have to shower after each election.
Ah, March is upon us. A change in the seasons is the perfect time to talk about recent discoveries in science that could change everything.
The team talks about the phenomenon known as crowdfunding. They go over some of the ones that were successful and others that failed.
Thomas, Stephen, and Steven talk about some of the strange facts surrounding some of our Presidents and founding fathers.
Thomas and Steven Tompkins discuss Sochi and the controversies surrounding the Winter Olympics.
This tiny device that retails for under $50 (if you buy a third party case) packs quite a punch. Thomas Holbrook II and Steven Tompkins talk about the Pi and some of the interesting things one can do with it.
Stephen Kelley calls into the show to discuss what he's working on for 2014. Thomas and Steven Tompkins also discuss what they're working on this year.
As 2013 comes to a close, Thomas looks back and reflects on what worked, what didn't, and how to improve from here on out. The ending includes some highlights of the year, from the serious to the humorous.
Holbrook, Kelley, and Tompkins discuss the latest consoles and compare them to old school consoles. My how times have changed, and so has the stability of the hardware.
Thomas and Stephen Kelley talk about their experiences with Black Friday and share some retail stories as well.
The idea of trolling, or stirring the pot so to speak, is as old as civilization itself. Thomas and Stephen Kelley talk about some instances of trolling online and in real life.
Right in time for Thanksgiving, Thomas and Steven talk some of the suprisingly terrible things about some of our favorite foods.
Thomas, Stephen, and Steven talk about Pro Wrestling and the Undertaker's Wrestlemania streak.
Thomas, Steven, and Stephen discuss easter eggs and glitches found in video games, software, and on healthcare.gov.
What if you could continue your education without paying high tuition rates? Thomas and Stephen Kelley discuss venues such as EdX and Coursera.
For various reasons, many episodes from Dr. Who, a BBC show, were lost before the series was revived in the modern era. Some of these episodes were found in Nigeria of all places. Stephen Kelley breaks down the loss of episodes and the recovery process.
Steven Tompkins joins the podcast as a new co-host to discuss the latest Ubuntu release as well as technology in general.
Thomas Holbrook II and Stephen Kelley discuss just one of the reasons for the existence of new media; old media executives have refused to listen to the needs of their audience.
Thomas and Stephen talk about Valve's release of Steam for Linux-based platforms and indy gaming.
Thomas and Stephen discuss Jack Swagger's "Real American" gimmick and whether it paints a false picture regarding Libertarinism or those with Libertarian leanings.
Thomas and Stephen look into experimentation on civilian populations and bring to light some startling revelations.
Tucker Carlson's remarks regarding Wiccans is taken the wrong way. Stephen and Thomas discuss alternative religions and how they are misunderstood.
Google Glass is innovative, but can it be used for ill purposes? Thomas and Stephen discuss the good and bad of this new technology.
Thomas talks about the book and Stephen talks about the movie that's in the public domain.
Convention goers have encountered creepy con-goers, but what about founders acting in the same way? Thomas and Stephen talk about Ed Kramer and DragonCon.
Have you ever wondered how you can get a computer for the best price? What about a phone? In some cases, you can get them for free, if you know where to look. Thomas and Stephen go over some useful resources in acquiring electronics on the cheap.
Is child sexual abuse on the rise, or is mass media simply paying more attention to it? Stephen and Thomas look in some places that may appear to be unlikely havens for such horrific things.
Last episode, child sexual abuse was covered. In this episode, Stephen and Thomas explore instances that were likely manufactured, thus making it harder for actual abuse to be noticed (i.e. crying wolf).
Mitchell Brown joins the podcast and talks about issues that he had to contend with while covering third party candidates last year as a student journalist. He also explains what caused to stop writing for The Muleskinner.
Stephen, Mitchell, and Thomas discuss a possible trend of a changing political paradigm with the recent announcement by Michele Bachmann.
Mitchell, Stephen, and Thomas discuss how the murder of Blaine Whitworth has made the national news and how the local media may have dropped the ball.
Stephen had to take a break from the podcast due to overtime all summer. Zack Dodson joins the team and talks about the Vienna Circle, an organization he's a part of.
Our guest, John Hansen, discusses Sedalia, Missouri Ordinance 10099 and the implications on local businesses in regards to tobacco consumption.
Zack, Mitchell, and Thomas discuss the recent happenings regarding the end of Morsi's reign in Egypt and the political aftermath.
Local media drops the ball from time to time, but that doesn't mean the national media is blameless either. Mitchell, Zack, and Thomas discuss the Zimmerman verdict and ask some hard questions about the trial and aftermath.
In light of Israel's actions in Syria, Zack, Mitchell, and Thomas discuss Syria as well as Iran and Russia.
Cole and Mario from the UCM College Republicans explain their side of the story regarding the controversy of being turned away from the student recreation center at UCM before Obama's speech last Wednesday.
In light of the prosecution dismissing the charges against Abid, Mitchell, Zack, and Thomas comment on the media and public's reaction.
In recent months, some products from Hostess have begun making a comeback. Mitchell, Zack, and Thomas discuss the nostalgia behind the Twinkie as well as related topics such as the economy.
Thomas, Mitcell, and Zack discuss the issues with college in this day and age. From declining intellectualism and academia to student loans debt, a sober discussion ensues.
This episode is part one of a three part series regarding government and civil liberties.
Thomas, Mitchell, and Zack explore Tor and other forms of technology that may help make life just a little bit harder for the NSA.
Mitchell and Zack leave the podcast due to creative differences. Thomas finishes the three part series on privacy and civil liberties.