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Look forward to this every weekend!
I love this show and find myself waiting eagerly for each new episode. I'm about the same age as these guys, with a previous IT career, and I identify with and appreciate the grumpiness factor. I look forward to getting the latest tech news delivered with a delicious mix of cynicism and humour. I regularly follow new book and movie/show leads. Keep up the good work, and thank you from Malaysia!

Dont Know where this is going - Yall keep it up
Unlike many TV shows and podcasts, this show just keeps going on with great quality. Usually after about 20 episodes or less a podcast becomes complete crap. Been listening for 7 years and still feels fresh. I won't stop listening until you guys do. Keep polluting the sound waves with this great podcast. - Sincerely a grumpy young geek. (p.s. im the zillenial from last year.)

You guys helped me significantly
I'm a huge tech buff and own a PC repair shop, I ended up in county jail for DUI stuff due to bad choices made and depression from my divorce. I was stuck for 30 days with zero entertainment. Our county jail offered tables with access to podcasts, and yours was on the "preferred" list. I've never imagined ide be the type to enjoy a podcast; until I listened to you guys. You guys got me through the most boring part of my life that I've ever been through. From now on I'll be a loyal listener, you guys voice the best topics and I'm telling everyone I know to follow your media. I wish I stumbled upon your cast a long time ago. Thanks fellow tech dudes.Im Looking forward to all future casts.

While Shredding
Getting rid of anything that might give crooks a leg up is an ongoing battle I don't look forward to. However, while shredding, listening to the GOG guys who masterfully shred the untruths and pass on the really skinny, I felt fortunate to have someone on the job ferreting out the hustlers. Added to that are their insights and entertainment reviews. So, a slight donation headed your way in thanks for all you do to keep my spirits up. ================================================ It's been 2 years now that Grumpy Old Geeks has been my go to for making housework less of a chore. It was sad when you guys went to once a week although understandable. Cleaning days are twice a week and you had me covered. It was a hard decision wether to listen to you while cleaning upstairs or wait till later in the week when I did the downstairs. However, the upstairs won as I was less likely to be bothered by my child husband. I always learn something new, often something bizarre, sometimes discover something to add to my shopping list and am thoroughly entertained by the banter between the two of you. The inclusion of Dave B., for security segments (mostly 😉) is truly a delightful experience after one manages to get over all the unnerving information. It's a bit like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde performance. One never knows where those conversations might go. Grumpy Old Geeks is honest, insightful, irreverent and revealing ... it's something to look forward to once a week. Thanks!

How I envision you guys in my head
I love this Podcast and just made my first donation through Stripe. I have no idea what you guys look like, but your personalities forged facial images in my head very early on. Through 250 episodes (I had to start at Episode 1), I visualize you guys as the American Pickers. Brian is Mike Wolfe and Jason is Frank Fritz. The similarities are uncanny, right down to Mike being a family man and Jason being a passionate pet owner. I don’t know if the next 250+ episodes will do anything to change my perspective, but I can’t wait to find out.

Funny as fuck!
I love the humor and the cynicism of the show! Keep up the great work! Also I'm digging the Star Wars Talk!

My meager payment and indignant review, so smile-UPDATED, AGAIN!
DO NOT READ AT THE END OF SHOW--EDITED Would have rated the show at six stars, less one star as I had to leave a snarky remark/comment. I considered a MeatSpace score of 4.755 (Picard) for the show. Guess I will just have to go to the website, what is the address again? Knowing you're both Sci-Fi buffs/fanbois, I am older than both of you (not additively) as I predate your cultural lineage by way of Lost in Space and enjoy the frequent tributes to the subject. Sorry I couldn't feed the collective kitty as I am now obscurely retired in a remote desert location and low on rocket fuel. Correction, I will be on the financial mend soon and plan to dump some dosh in your direction. Next month, November, will be my first out of pocket drop to you guys. // AI Snarky ON Old codgers have remained true to their charter, as well as FORTRAN, stay grumpy! Hey kid, get off my submodules and punch cards or I will mess your 600 BPI tapes with mighty magnets. All your single-sided hard sectored 8 inches floppy disks belong to me. // AI Snarky OFF

So close to 6 stars
Would have given 6 stars, but when I paid money on patreon, then added the ad free link to Apple Podcasts I couldn’t tell the ad free version from the peasant version. So I had to delete both and re-add only the ad free version. Beyond that incident, that is obviously not my fault, the show is banging and you should be listening to it. Brian and Jason for president 2024. Make America grumpy again.

An enjoyable way to start my Sunday
A couple of cynical & jaded grumpy old buggers, and Dave, who enjoy generally take the piss out of almost everything. I love the general show banter and the continued mockery of everything that is Crypto, NFT's, and so called AI. Keep it up guys and here's to another exciting week in tech 🤣

My meager payment and indignant review, so smile-UPDATED, AGAIN!
DON NOT READ AT THE END OF SHOW--EDITED Would have rated the show at six stars, less one star as I had to leave a snarky remark/comment. I consider a 5 of 6 (Next Gen) and a MeatSpace score of 4.755 (Picard) for the show. Guess I will just have to go to the website, what is the address again? Knowing you're both Sci-Fi buffs/fanbois, I am older than both of you (not additively) as I predate your cultural lineage by way of Lost in Space. Sorry I couldn't feed the collective kitty as I am now obscurely retired in a remote desert location and low on rocket fuel. Correction, I will be on the financial mend soon and plan to dump some dosh in your direction. // AI Snarky ON Old codgers have remained true to their charter, as well as FORTRAN, stay grumpy! Hey kid, get off my submodules and punch cards or I will mess your 600 BPI tapes with mighty magnets. All your hard sectored 8 inches floppy disks belong to me. // AI Snarky OFF

Great Grumping
I really enjoy the hosts and their content. I’m about the same age as these two and my career trajectory somewhat follows theirs. I look forward to each Friday and a new show.

Gits is right!
The podcast is great! Seriously! But why don't Jason and Brian allow my old review to be listed on their website? GITS!

Saved me money!
Well, after years of listening, I was a victim of a security breach, but thanks to one of the products you guys talk about a lot (Privacy.com) when they got into an account I had and tried to buy a new $60 video game, the burner card didn't let them. All passwords changed again, and I guess it's time for one password. Sending you guys a chunk of the money I saved, Thanks!

Last Reviewed in January 2018
"Grumpy Old Geeks," the brainchild of Jason DeFillippo and Brian Schulmeister, accompanied by the ever-elusive Dave Bittner, proudly holds the illustrious position of being Bittner's 14th best podcast that he appears on each week. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Fourteenth? That's not exactly a gold medal, is it?" But hey, let's give credit where credit is due. In a podcasting universe where Bittner is a regular guest on numerous shows, managing to crack the top 20% is an accomplishment worth mentioning. ;-)

My meager payment and indignant review, so smile-UPDATED, AGAIN!
Would have rated the show at six stars, less one star as I had to leave a snarky remark/comment. I consider a 5 of 6 (Next Gen) and a MeatSpace score of 4.755 (Picard). Guess I wil just have to go to the website, what is the address again? Knowing you're both Sci-Fi buffs/fanboy, I am older than both of you (not additively) as I predate your cultural lineage by way of Lost in Space. Sorry I couldn't feed the collective kitty as I am now obscurely retired in a remote desert location and low on rocket fuel. // AI Snarky ON Old codgers have remained true to their charter, as well as FORTRAN, stay grumpy! Hey kid, get off my submodules and punch cards… // AI Snarky OFF

Falsely advertised!
These chaps are neither old nor grumpy. Or if they are, they're not as old or as grumpy as me. some weeks, they're positively upbeat. They spot hyped trends in tech and call them out with unnerving accuracy and even force their regular security correspondent to abandon security and talk about Disney shows. I listen every week when I need cheering up. Grumpy my arse.

😊😊😊
I found Streetfighter fireballs on iTunes. You can set outgoing and incoming emails to Haduuuket! It’s like fireball wars back and forth with your correspondence. You could probably do it with other mail programs too…

Long time listener, listen every weekend to protect my sanity!
Love the show, each week is a great summary of the weeks highlight in tech news, the world and stuff going on. Dave Bitner's recent review of his trip to Walt Disney World and Star Wars land was awesome. Keep up the great work and stay both healthy and grumpy! Would not want to have the two of you disapear!

Care of GPT
Well, well, well, where do I begin with the Grumpy Old Geeks podcast? If you're looking for a group of aging curmudgeons to complain about the state of technology and the world at large, then look no further than this show. Sure, they might occasionally provide some useful insights and opinions on the latest gadgets and apps, but let's be real, the main draw here is the opportunity to listen to a bunch of grumpy old men moan about everything under the sun. Want to hear someone complain about millennials? Check. Want to hear someone rant about the decline of journalism? Check. Want to hear someone lament about how things were so much better back in their day? Check, check, and check. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. They do occasionally inject a bit of humor into their complaints, which can be mildly entertaining if you're in the right mood. And if you're really lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of one of their rare moments of genuine enthusiasm and positivity. All in all, if you're looking for a podcast that will leave you feeling energized and inspired, you should probably look elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a good old-fashioned grumble-fest, then the Grumpy Old Geeks might just be the podcast for you.

They think they're old!
I've been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now, it is part of my weekly podcasts, along with Hacking Humans, Darknet Diaries, and a bunch of others. Must listen, all of them! They are, however, wrong about Tesla's, though not Elon. I love my Tesla, despite the comments by these bozos. I am older and grumpier than both of them, but I still learn from them every week.

First podcast
This is the first podcast I listened to regularly and still the only one where I do not miss an episode and am also a paid subscriber. The mix of tech criticism and media banter makes for an enjoyable combination, especially from guys that have the background.

Fansmashtic
I Always enjoy listening to these guys and relish their snarky attitudes or honest opinions, no sugar coating for the snowflakes here. Been listening for a year and look forward to every episode. Keep it going gents, tip o the hat to ya!

I let ChatGPT write my review.
"If you're looking for a side-splitting, tech-filled extravaganza, look no further than Grumpy Old Geeks! These two gurus of technology and pop culture are not only knowledgeable, but also hilariously witty. Listening to Brian and Jason is like having a beer with your nerdy best friends, except you don't have to clean up the mess afterwards. 5 stars and a standing ovation for these grumps, they've earned it!"

Good listening as we slide toward our inevitable doom
If you remember making web pages during the first internet bubble, then these are your people. Experience your inevitable physical decline with friends who are going through the same thing. If you are young, then use this podcast to find out about how in the future good eating and exercise habits become a matter of life and death. Also, there’s tech news sprinkled in from the jaded point of view of people who have seen it all before. My only criticism is the segment with Dave Bittner should be renamed from “Security Ha” to “Shooting the Breeze with Dave.” Regardless, it’s a segment I look forward to each week. I will continue to listen for as long as all continue to survive.

Top show…even all the way down in Australia
Been listening to this show for many years - it’s always great! During my 45 minute drive to work GOG is always something at the top of my play list. Keep things just the way they are :)

Weekly Medicine
I look forward to tuning in every week when the latest episode drops on Patreon. Jason's free spirit attitude and Brian's down to the earth focus pair up to form and extremely entertaining hour every week. Its Pinky and the Brain all grown up with a soap box speaking aloud the thoughts I have daily on the tech chaos of our time. Albeit I will state that Jason is much more intelligent than Pinky, but just as crazy non the less =-) The Grumpy old Geeks show is something I look forward to every week. Much appreciated guys, keep em coming!

Enjoyable banter
I was looking for an everyday podcast, one that I could throw on while driving to work or just walking around the store or what have you, came upon this podcast and I’m sincerely enjoying at, even after 18 episodes (we’ll see about 19 haha) all in all, it’s enjoyable and I would suggest it to other peeps, assuming they have a general geeky aloofness about them

Better than So-So Sex
None of us would turn down a hot night, but if that's not in the works give Grumpy Old Geeks a try. They'll give you great tech advice about bad investments, They'll give you good info on the latest tech gadgets, and steer you away from bad Star Trek.
Great show that discusses current tech news, some security (unless is something happening in the Star Wars universe), and a mixture of book and movie recommendations based on their personal experience. For those of us that have been around the block a few times, there are references to older technologies that highlight how far we have come from a capability aspect but we are still stuck with dealing with humans (damn, humans!). Keep up the good work.

Get Your Tech Fix, with a side of Brutal Black Humor
LOVE the podcast! Very South Park takes on the internet. The combination of brilliant insights and hilarious commentary make your show one of my absolute favorites.