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147: “The Racists Are Out Of Business!” Dialing For Nostalgia Vol. 1

Aug 12 • 66 min

From hotels to casino, and from AT&T to MCI (RIP), toll-free 1-800 numbers have been in existence since their inception in 1982. A veritable cottage industry of goods and services could be purchased via these numbers. This week, Brian and Angelo dive deep…

146: Luigi 64 Is Real And He’s Spectacular

Aug 5 • 32 min

This week, Brian and Angelo talk about Facebook Marketplace, the Nintendo Gigaleak, the delay of the iPhone, Netflix's reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, and a scholarly ariticle about conspiracy theories.

145: A Hot Crop Of 2020 Conspiracies

Jul 22 • 29 min

Angelo finally gets to talk about WWDC 2020, Brian helps his sister with some Gmail problems, AirPods Pro are the best, and 2020 has brought us some interesting conspiracy theories.

144: #bossbabe + Summer Memories w/Steph W.

Jul 9 • 39 min

Brian is joined by his wife Steph as they discuss MLMs, the self-help blogosphere, early trip memories, and scary sleepover memories.Special Guest: Steph W..Links:Millennial Women Made LuLaRoe Billions. Then They Paid The Price.“Girl, Wash Your Face” Is A…

143: Thirsty For Mothman

Jun 24 • 33 min

The week Angelo is recording from his new space and worries about his audio quality, Brian finds a story about space toilets, some tips on getting the number one movie in America, and some good old banter about nostalgia. Then, the duo discusses the…

142: Paranormal Cabal

Jun 17 • 31 min

This week, Brian and Angelo catch up on what's new in their tech lives, and have a quick chat about WWDC 2020. Then they talk about the To The Stars Academy podcast, and an interesting post on the r/UFOs subreddit that really speaks to their…

141: An Echo Chamber of Disclosure

May 27 • 43 min

This week, Brian and Angelo have a look at the state of podcasting and what Joe Rogan’s Spotify move means for the medium. Then, an in-depth look at the decades of how predictions of UFO disclosure never seem to come true. Links:The podcasting world is…

140: The Gambler’s Mindset: QAnon and The Struggle For Truth

May 20 • 44 min

This week, Angelo was offered up a dog video about his cat by Google, Luminary does not get podcasting, Facebook content moderators get a settlement, Quibi blames the virus, and Age of Empires 2 is doing great, 21 years later. In the paranormal segment,…

139: It’s Like Bible Camp For UFOs

May 13 • 40 min

After several years of internal debate, Angelo discusses replacing his 2011 Airport Extreme with an Eero Wifi system. Also on deck: a discussion on emulation and copyright, Angelo upgraded to macOS Catalina, Brian ordering AirPods for his wife, and…

138: The Power Of Paranormal Belief Part 2 w/Ian Rogers

May 6 • 50 min

Ian Rogers returns to discuss the nature of belief, what makes a good UFO case, the Mothman Prophecies, alien abductions, sleep paralysis, and a comparison of aliens and Dr. Manhattan.Special Guest: Ian Rogers.

137: “I Was A Teenage MUFON Member” Part 1 w/Ian Rogers

Apr 29 • 50 min

This week, Brian and Angelo sit down for the first part of a wide-ranging interview with author Ian Rogers about where his interest in UFOs began and how it has evolved over time. Join them as they discuss his time with MUFON, the details of several cases…

136: Big Al’s Alien Fact Hunt Wiki

Apr 22 • 34 min

This week, Brian rejoices as for the second time this year, Apple has made a product he’s been hoping for, Angelo welcomes a new iPad into his home, NASCAR live mic exposes racism, Zoom doping tests, and cardboard cutouts are the new norm at baseball…

135: The Downward Spiral: Steven Greer and Close Encounters Of The Fifth Kind

Apr 15 • 39 min

Brian is back on Facebook, Amazon's self-publishing is problematic, pandemics bring Apple and Google closer together, and Brian dives deep into the new Steven Greer documentary, Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind: Contact Has Begun.Links:Exclusive: Epic…

134: Creating A Compelling Puzzle Game w/Jonathan Chouinard

Apr 7 • 38 min

Brian and Angelo have a conversation with Jonathan Chouinard of Odd Breeze Studios about developing the game Crew 167: The Grand Block Odyssey. Crew 167: The Grand Block Oddysey on SteamSpecial Guest: Jonathan Chouinard.Links:Crew 167: The Grand Block…

133: When Law Meets Ghosts: Paranormal Court Cases

Mar 30 • 45 min

Do you remember playing shareware games in the 80s and 90s? Did you play the original Prince of Persia? Have you ever bought or sold a haunted property? This week’s episode tackles these important questions.Links:

132: The Wonderful World of Alien Implants

Mar 23 • 53 min

This week, the episode starts with some positivity, as Apple has finally released a laptop that's great for everyone. In the paranormal talk, the work of Dr. Roger Leir is discussed. Could aliens be tracking humans with implants?Links:MacBook Air - Apple…

131: “Great time, would never go again”: The Bermuda Triangle, reviewed

Mar 16 • 43 min

In the face of a global pandemic, the duo discusses working from home and how streaming will help us stay connected. Then, once people are able to travel again, everyone will need to know which paranormal hotspots are best, so their Google reviews are……

130: M-Triangle: Russia’s Area 51?

Mar 4 • 45 min

This week: Brian and Angelo discuss Twitter's recent issue with employees covertly stealing user data, Flywheel + Peloton + Internet of Things = :(, Blue Apron's downward trajectory, hearty buffet talk and "Mad" Mike Hughes' recent passing. In the…

129: Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, E-Sports

Feb 19 • 36 min

This week we learn that your mouse clicks are tracked, Netflix has taken things down because of “the man,” E-Sports is on the rise, and the right way to complain about the Apple MacBook keyboard is the win an Oscar and then talk about how terrible it is…

128: The Ghost House Plot Thickens

Feb 5 • 48 min

Do you use evil tech? Yes. Have you given out your DNA? Maybe. Why is iPad multitasking so awkward? Because. Can you record a Grammy award winning album in your bedroom? Yes you can. Would you stay in an Atari hotel? Sure. Can you spin a wheel to come…

127: Paranormal Negativity

Jan 22 • 41 min

This week, the duo looks at how TikTok is what the cool kids are doing, so of course Brian got an account. Angelo needs to shut out the world, so his AirPods Pro are great. Brian explains how an archived site about Celine Dion fan dreams reveals a lot…

Netflix’s The Circle - Reality TV Meets Digital Identity (feat. Steph W)

Jan 17 • 28 min

In this bonus episode, Brian invites his wife Stephanie on to talk about the phenomenon of the reality TV series The Circle. The duo discusses their history vis-a-vis identity and the internet as well as dating in the digital age. Beware spoilers!Special…

126: Ghost Binary

Jan 8 • 35 min

It’s a new episode for a new year, as Brian and Angelo discuss AirPods, the old internet, and how Netflix does not seem to understand how long it takes to watch a movie. In the paranormal segment, Angelo brings a developing ghost story to the show, and…

125: Merry Christmas And A Happy Y2K To You

Dec 25, 2019 • 42 min

Remember when we all thought that the Y2K bug was going to kill us all? You don't? Well, Brian and Angelo are here to remind you. They're also going to remind you that two years after the revelations of the New York Times UFO article, there's still no…

124: In Rod We Trust

Dec 11, 2019 • 39 min

This week, Angelo and Brian have a look at China and Marvel movies, Amazon invading our homes, and why an image from a 1972 issue of Playboy is used to test images. The paranormal segment has a look at Brian’s deep dive into rods. So. Many. Rods. Make…

123: Set Your Recorder To: Ghosts

Nov 27, 2019 • 37 min

Angelo got to give Disney+ a try and he thinks it's great, Apple finally realized their butterfly keyboards are not great, and Brian is excited about the Justice League Snyder cut. In the paranormal segment, the duo has a look at some of the tools that…

122: Savannah’s Haunted History

Nov 13, 2019 • 37 min

Brian is back and he has some questions for Angelo: Is Apple TV+ any good? Has he ever used IM services for dating? Are we in less debt than Netflix? Does he want to be a streamer when he grows up? FACEBOOK? The in the paranormal, a reader submitted…

121: Did We Discover Ghosts?

Oct 30, 2019 • 57 min

Brian is away, and Angelo enlists Alex and Tyler from RGBA to help him host the show. Topics discussed include, macOS upgrade fears, AirPod battery death, F1 cheaters, and changing a Nintendo Switch fan. The paranormal discussion revolves around how…

120: Solve for X

Oct 16, 2019 • 52 min

Angelo sets up his wife's new iPhone 11, Dropbox gets dropped, Brian discovers an old video game console, professionals should always wait to update macOS, and now no one can see how creepy you are on Instagram. The paranormal segment is all about the how…

119: Of Apple Bugs And Saucer Bros

Oct 2, 2019 • 38 min

iOS 13 seems to be Apple's buggiest release in a while, and the Double Density Duo delicately dissects the download. Then, to round out the tech segment, Brian attempts to convince everyone how much better physical media is than streaming things. Later, a…

The Area 51 Raid Extravanganza

Sep 20, 2019 • 26 min

In this bonus episode, recorded late in the day of the September 20, 2019 Area 51 raid, Brian and Angelo go through the pertinent news items of the day related to the topic at hand, read out some predictions from listeners and offer a glimpse into the…

118: The Ideal UFO Spotter, Unpacked

Sep 18, 2019 • 48 min

Brian is excited about Ketchup Doritos, and Angelo has lots to say about the September Apple event. Then in the paranoraml segment, the duo wonders if and when humans will embrace disclosure and their new alien overlords.Links:YouTube creators are turning…

117: That’s A Whole Lotta Blackmail: The Jeffrey Epstein Primer

Sep 7, 2019 • 56 min

This episode: Angelo recovers from what ails him, the duo discuss the upcoming Apple event and get into an involved discussion about upcoming streaming services before Brian lays out the Jeffrey Epstein affair. Warning: this is a bit of a tough…

116: The Mystery Of The Gurdon Light

Aug 21, 2019 • 43 min

Brian tries to convince Angelo that a tattoo is a good idea, before getting into the posibility of monkey/human hybrids, finding old books on the internet, a Nazi-free Twitter, and how Yelp and Grubhub are being sneaky. In the paranormal segment, the duo…

115: Bent Spoons and Vampire Confessionals

Aug 7, 2019 • 42 min

After a few weeks of not talking, Brian and Angelo are happy to catch up and discuss ride sharing, food delivery, subscriptions services, psychic get togethers, and providing some relationship advice. Just your typical episode of Double…

114: The Family That Ouijas Together Stays Together w/Steph W.

Jul 24, 2019 • 42 min

With Angelo on vacation, Brian is joined by his wife Steph for a nostalgia-filled episode that covers topics like their recent wedding and how tech has helped their preparations, P2P file sharing services, IRC, message boards, instant messenger memories,…

113: A Self-Indulgent Journey: Bob Lazar, Area 51 and Element 115

Jul 10, 2019 • 51 min

This week, Brian and Angelo discuss Brian's recent nuptuals, Angelo's continuing facination with magic, Jony Ive's departure from Apple, and then they bring back their Alien Cinema segment to discuss Jeremy Corbell's Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying…

112: Just Haunted: Creepy Wedding Venues

Jun 26, 2019 • 39 min

Angelo discusses his new hobby some more, Brian suffers a glitch in the matrix, and Angelo tries to scare Brian with some haunted wedding venues. Links:12-Year-Old Girl Took Uber To Downtown Orlando Without Parents’ Consent And Killed HerselfAmazon’s…

111: Earth Vs. Aliens: Cultural Implications Of ET Visitation

Jun 12, 2019 • 47 min

This week, Brian is flumoxed by the minutae of Angelo's package tracking, Brian talks about his Not Alone appearance, and then the duo has a look at WWDC. The paranormal segment finds our hosts discussing Apple's alien facination before heading into a…

110: The Trans-Atlantic Video Game Hour w/ Daryl Baxter

Jun 5, 2019 • 67 min

Brian and Angelo welcome Daryl Baxter to talk about video games, WWDC hopes and dreams, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, and the creepy things about the sinking of the Titanic.Special Guest: Daryl Baxter .Links:Daryl BaxterThe Titanic and the Paranormal |…

109: “Look at the road, don’t look at the UFO”

May 29, 2019 • 41 min

This week our hosts tackle ransomware middlemen, Nintendo franchises and their hip-hop equals, tea accounts, the search for Noah's Ark, and how to credibly report a UFO.Links:The Trade Secret: Firms That Promised High-Tech Ransomware Solutions Almost…

108: Magical Skepticism

May 22, 2019 • 56 min

This week, the duo reminisces about their first Amazon purchases, how neighbours are spying on each other, how hard drive prices are going down (bigly surprise), and what happens when Google thinks your phone number is Facebook tech support. Then, Angelo…

107: Into the Multiverse

May 15, 2019 • 39 min

Do you use subtitles? Did you ever play Solitaire on Windows 3.0? Do you buy from shady sellers on Amazon? Are you listening to this podcast from an alternate universe?Links:Why Everyone Is Watching TV with Closed Captioning On These DaysWhy Gen Z Loves…

106: Throwing Out Chemtrails

May 8, 2019 • 38 min

This week the duo spend some time talking about podcasting and what an app like Luminary means for the medium, before Brian laments upon the fact that his next computer may not be one made by Apple directly, but may instead turn out to be a Hackintosh.…

105: YouTube: Literally The Worst

May 1, 2019 • 42 min

The Samsung Fold hot takes write themselves. Brian found some embarrassing search terms on a work computer a few years ago. The GPS system that helps govern New York City is facing its own personal Y2K. Attention spans are shortenting, hence the short…

104: UFOs and Power Plants

Apr 24, 2019 • 40 min

This week, Brian and Angelo discuss how Amazon is having people listen to your conversations, Capcom is getting into the classic console game, and some tech products just never made as big a splash as was intended. Then, after the break, the duo discusses…

103: Premonitions and Dreams

Apr 17, 2019 • 42 min

Brian starts off the episode with questions about Angelo's ethical choices before moving on to unions in video game studios, why the internet may not be forever, and how YouTube has changed for users and creators. You may have seen it coming in a dream,…

102: UFOs Over Michigan

Apr 10, 2019 • 40 min

Brian and Angelo say goodbye to AirPower, advise folks to not drink and shop, continue to realize Facebook is being shady, and discover Amazon is involved in some political intrigue. Then, they take a close look at the March 1994 Michigan UFO flap where…

101: Disappearing Object Phenomenon

Apr 3, 2019 • 47 min

Brian steps out of a deus ex machina portal to rejoin Angelo in another thrilling installment of Double Density. In tech, was an Apple event with a focus on services and celebrities, and Brian is disturbed that the RCMP is spying on him. Then, the…

100: The Disappearance of Brian Hastie: Part 1

Mar 27, 2019 • 13 min

What happened to Brian at the end of episode 99? Join in as Angelo tracks down leads, interviews folks close to the situation, unearths new clues and more.Special Guests: Bruno D., Rob Kristoffersen, and Steph W..

99: RAM Finds a Way

Mar 20, 2019 • 36 min

This week, Brian welcomes Angelo back from his beach vacation. The duo have a discussion about browser habits, wish a happy birthday to the World Wide Web, have a look at a long lost NES game, and they have thoughts on the upcoming Apple event. In the…

98: The Gobbledy Gooker Lives! w/Bruno D.

Mar 13, 2019 • 68 min

While Angelo is prancing out and about in another part of the world, Brian is joined by long-time friend Bruno D. for a talk about tech history, speedrunning, videogame memories and a discussion about the problematic nature of aging tech. One word: COBOL.…

97: Carp/Guardian: The Greatest Canadian UFO Hoax Ever

Mar 6, 2019 • 74 min

Brian gets a new nickname, 1970s pirate TV tapes, foldable phones are coming, and Apple has a possible event on the horizon. All that is followed by an extensive look at the Carp/Guardian UFO case - one that many claim to be the greatest hoax in Canadian…

96: Consequence-Free Podcasting w/TJ Counihan

Feb 27, 2019 • 59 min

This week, we sit down with special guest TJ Counihan for a roundtable discussion about a number of things. Brian decides to mix it up a little, including a slightly different (and weird, according to Angelo) intro and a randomizing of technology and…

95: Vortexland, USA

Feb 20, 2019 • 66 min

Do you miss buying CDs, renting movies, and not having so much to choose from? Well, Brian and Angelo do, and they talk about the rituals they miss that technological advances have made irrelevant. Then, Brian recruits his wonderful fiancée Steph to talk…

94: Avoid Planet Earth w/ Dan Moren

Feb 13, 2019 • 87 min

Brian and Angelo spend some time chatting with Dan Moren about writing novels, recording podcasts, tabletop games, and the DC cinematic universe and how to fix it. Then, shifting gears to the paranomal, they discuss the possibility of alien worlds, what…

93: Alien Abductions and the Really Real

Feb 6, 2019 • 57 min

In tech, Brian and Angelo take a look at Facbook being terrible as usual, the Nintendo GameCube, and the downsides to hustle culture. Heading over to the paranormal, the duo has a long discussion about how tramautic events can lead to the paranormal, and…

92: Where Were You While The Fyre Raged?

Jan 30, 2019 • 41 min

Algorithms are indeed racist, Fyre was as lit as a dumpster, and influencers are the worst. Also, do you wanna know what Garfield the cat, the X-Men, and the Pope have in common? Brian and Angelo have got you covered.Links:Tavistock Galleria: Short Horror…

91: Imagine… What You Can’t Imagine.

Jan 23, 2019 • 43 min

After a quick mention of Brian's donation being read during the Games Done Quick fundraiser, the duo has a look at the Gillette ad and the ensuing online discussion, how smart TVs track you, and how location data can be missused. Then, in the paranormal…

90: Question Everything, X-Files Style

Jan 16, 2019 • 52 min

This week, Angelo and Brian take a look at how so much of what is online is fake, be it the content, the metrics, and the people that influence what we see. Then, they have a look at the Moon, and all the strange things about it.Links:iOS - Home…

89: The Three Pillars of a Conspiracy Theory

Jan 9, 2019 • 43 min

What could have caused Apple's dip in revenue? What is China? Was it the battery replacement program? Have iPhones become too good for their own good? Are other smartphones getting too good? Brian and Angelo discuss what it could be. Then, the duo shifts…

88: Great Job Monsanto w/Sam of Not Alone and Rob of Our Strange Skies

Jan 2, 2019 • 83 min

Brian and Angelo host a virtual holiday party with their friends Rob Kristoffersen (from Our Strange Skies) and Sam Fredrickson (from Not Alone) and chat about the tech things they've enjoyed and not enjoyed in the last year. They then have a look at the…

87: The Man Who Invented Flying Saucers

Dec 26, 2018 • 34 min

This week, tech and the paranormal come together with a discussion about Randy Hunter's search for the work of the elusive Alexander Weygers. Did this man invent the modern day notion of the flying saucer?Links:Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap -…

86: Anything is Possible in International Waters

Dec 19, 2018 • 51 min

This week the door closes on the fax trilogy, Angelo is enthralled by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Apple needs to get its content everywhere, don't chip yourself when you're drunk, and Samsung's daliences with a shady Supreme brand knockoff pay off for…

85: Skunkape/Skunk Ape/Skunk-Ape

Dec 12, 2018 • 52 min

This week begins with a follow-up on fax machines, some kids say the darndest things, Uber playing video games, a bit of PlayStation Classic, and Tumblr sealing its fate. Then in the paranormal segment, some exorcism follow-up, followed by an extended…

84: The United States of Exorcisms

Dec 5, 2018 • 51 min

What happens when a small burger place gets too much fame? Do people like watching chess online? Why are people still using fax machines? Is Angelo still working on his farm? What will we find on Mars? Why are exorcisms on the rise in the United States?…

83: Gaining Online Empathy w/ Casey Liss

Nov 28, 2018 • 101 min

This week, Brian and Angelo invite Casey Liss on the show to discuss bagels, iPads, ARM-powered Macs, podcasting, and internet comment culture. Then, shifting into the paranormal, Casey talks about his superstitions and his thoughts on the paranormal, and…

82: Men in Black - Galaxy Defenders

Nov 21, 2018 • 46 min

This week, Brian has another Apple story, the wonderful world of Nintendo Switch pirates, people creating fake personas (we're looking at you, Jered Threatin), the phenomenon of curated imperfection, and the shocking revelation that there was malware on…

81: A Realistic Silver Surfer

Nov 14, 2018 • 37 min

Brian would love to be able to move an MP3 file to his iPhone using AirDrop, helium breaks iPhones, the duo discuss how many spaces should go after a period, Angelo pre-orders Super Smash Brothers Ultimate, and he gets videogame married so that he can…

80: The “Inside Baseball” Mac

Nov 7, 2018 • 40 min

Another Apple event so soon!! Brian is extremly excited to hear all about it from Angelo, as they talk about the new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and a new iPad Pro. After that, they discuss a woman who has had several relationships with ghosts, and then move…

79: Halloweentime in Canadatown: A Sordid Saucerful Of Tales

Oct 31, 2018 • 66 min

The iPhone XR is out and there's no way Angelo will not be talking about it. Also, does the excellent battery life of this phone pose a problem for horror movie writers? Then, Brian presents some historical Halloween facts before doing his best to torture…

78: Down The Da Vinci Code Rabbit Hole

Oct 24, 2018 • 63 min

This week Angelo admits that the Pixel 3 would be the only Android phone out there to get him to switch from iOS, and that he would much rather have the Google Home Hub in his home instead of the Facebook Portal because Facebook is the worst. In a lengthy…

77: Finely Crafted Artisanal Podcasts

Oct 17, 2018 • 42 min

Brian starts the show with a quick anecdote about the current state of VCRs, before looking into the demise of Google+, the take down of a fan made virtual USS Enterprise, Pokemon’s music composer turned game producer, and the state of podcast financing.…

76: “I have opinions.” w/ Zac Cichy of The Menu Bar

Oct 10, 2018 • 101 min

With a discussion ranging from Apple's quality control, to Microsoft's recent Surface event, Brian and Angelo have a great time with Zac Cichy from the Menu Bar. Once they get done talking tech, they head off into Zac's interest in the paranormal, with a…

75: Skinwalker Ranch: The Musical

Oct 3, 2018 • 39 min

It seems as though Double Density is starting to focus a lot more on video games lately, and it all has to do with the fact that it’s video game season! Brian and Angelo briefly touch upon the upcoming PlayStation Classic before pondering what nostalgia…

74: Secret Parkour

Sep 26, 2018 • 44 min

This week Brian spends some pre-show prep time playing Zelda, and then does his best to make Angelo feel bad about subscribing to Amazon Prime. The duo also ponder if Apple has become a luxury brand for rich people, the amazing storage medium of magnetic…

73: UFO - Unidentified Floating Object

Sep 19, 2018 • 51 min

This week, Brian and Angelo head out of their summer schedule and take a deep dive into the world of portable music technology, starting with the transistor radio and going all the way up to the move to digital files and the iPod. In the paranormal…

iPhone Excess - 2018 Apple Keynote Thoughts

Sep 12, 2018 • 25 min

Brain and Angelo take a look at Apple's latest iteration of the Apple Watch and the iPhone X, discussing the September 2018 special event at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park.Links:Tim Cook Sends Fake Accidental Tweet Ahead of Apple Event | TimeWatch -…

72: Living the Helicopter Lifestyle

Sep 11, 2018 • 40 min

This week, Brian talks about getting his NES Classic and spending some time plating Star Tropics and Angelo deals with an Apple ID lockout on his wife’s account. They then speculate the upcoming Apple event, and Brian gets stranded during a subway…

71: Food Pyramid of the Paranormal

Sep 5, 2018 • 44 min

Angelo has moved into an open office, Brian did not get to see the Insane Clown Posse live, a look at how email takes up too much of our time, ISPs and copyright, Windows 95 (on a Mac!), and Angelo visits the Apple Store (again). Also, an attempt to chart…

70: This Sounds Like an Alien Parking Lot

Aug 29, 2018 • 48 min

Angelo is pretty excited about his Nintendo Switch, and he picked up Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, which is a game Brian enjoyed as well. The two discuss the game without spoilers before continuing their gaming talk with a look at randomized SNES games,…

69: Jason Statham’s Universe of Cryptids

Aug 22, 2018 • 46 min

This week, Angelo and Brian are back together again. After getting Brian excited over Angelo's surprise new tech purchase, the duo discusses Anchor, the idea of a shared family computer, and the continuing saga of yearly smartphone updates. In the…

68: The Anarchist Cookbook: A Recipe For Disaster

Aug 15, 2018 • 52 min

As Angelo continues his break visiting the sights and sounds of Disney World in Orlando, Brian and Tj Counihan (of Pints and Puzzles and his upcoming project Notes From The Attic) take a deep look at the Anarchist Cookbook – a collection that made…

67: Orson Wells: Like, Comment, and Subscribe

Aug 8, 2018 • 47 min

Angelo's busy frolicking in the Magic Kingdom this week, so Double Density presents a previously-recorded but unreleased episode! This week, in the tech segment of the show, Brian and Angelo present you with a list of their favourite go-to YouTube…

66: What Lies Beyond The Magic Kingdom: Disney Tech And The Occult

Aug 1, 2018 • 52 min

Angelo is going to Disney World this week, and as a result, Double Density is bringing you a run down of some of the tech and paranormal stuff that is part of the Disney experience.Links:My Disney Experience Mobile App | Walt Disney World ResortWalt…

65: Space Dolphins and Successful Murder

Jul 25, 2018 • 42 min

This week, Angelo and Brian briefly discuss the new MacBook Pros before delving into the scary world of how we are targeted for ads and how it’s actually scarier than one would think. Then in the paranormal segment, Brian brings out the Double Density…

64: Code Name: Ultra 64

Jul 18, 2018 • 41 min

This week Brian is a little late because of Thanosdidnothingwrong. Once settled in, he and Angelo have a look back at the Nintendo 64, ponder the future of Movie Pass, and then reflect on ten years of the iOS App Store. In the paranormal segment, the duo…

63: “The Internet and UFOs, Your Two Favourite Things”

Jul 11, 2018 • 46 min

Summer is upon us, our fancy devices do not like the heat, Google Duplex has a redux, Apple Maps is finding its way, and Juggalos will avoid detection when the AI wars come. In the paranormal segment, after pondering a Nevada Time Warp, Brian gets a…

62: Three Fanboys And A Skeptic w/ Alexandre and Tyler from RGBA

Jul 4, 2018 • 73 min

This week, Brian and Angelo welcome Alex and Tyler from the RGBA podcast, and after getting to know them a little, they talk about podcasting workflows, voice assistants, and non-tech things that they really nerd out on. Then they find out where the RGBA…

61: That Space Force Sigh

Jun 27, 2018 • 54 min

After discussing some of Angelo’s real life interactions, the topic du jour is mostly video games, which then leads to a discussion about YouTube Premium. Then, after briefly pondering the idea of a Space Force, Brian talks about seeing the movie…

60: A Ghost-Positive Household w/ Desdymona

Jun 20, 2018 • 71 min

This week, Brian and Angelo welcome Desdymona to the podcast to talk about her love of podcasts, creating digital art, voiceover work, and working on her upcoming podcast Calling Darkness. They then settle in for a discussion on the paranormal, discussing…

59: When WWDC And Dinos Collide

Jun 13, 2018 • 61 min

This week, Brian and Angelo take a closer look at Apple’s recent WWDC announcements, how memes don’t make money anymore, Norman the psychopathic AI, the Boring Company Not-A-Flamethrower, and burnt out YouTubers. Then in the paranormal segment, they take…

58: The Dogman And I

Jun 6, 2018 • 51 min

This week, Brian and Angelo discuss Amazon's Rekognition project, Alexa recording your every word, how you need to reboot your router, the demise of the Essential phone, Bitcoin ruins everything, and how the math men have overtaken the mad men when it…

57: Poltergeist Behaviour 101: The Enfield Poltergeist Case

May 30, 2018 • 50 min

This week, Angelo talks about his adventure in AppleCare, Brian talks about his adventure in New York City, and in case you're wondering, they are both on team Laurel. In the world of the paranormal, MK Ultra victims are suing the Canadian government, and…

56: The Dig Dug Time Theory

May 23, 2018 • 55 min

This week’s episode begins with a discussion of the latest Super Mario Bros. speedrun record, and a video that breaks it down, but then quickly moves to talking about trolls of all kinds: from patent trolls to time traveling trolls, to robot trolls and…

55: Chupajonesy

May 16, 2018 • 52 min

This week, Brian and Angelo celebrate SPAM’s 40th birthday, look back at 20 years of the iMac, discuss how hard it is to run the @mta Twitter account, and look at what Google has in store for us with Duplex, a more human sounding Google Assistant. Then in…

54: The Rise And Fall Of UFOland: A Raelien Primer

May 9, 2018 • 61 min

This week, Brian asks Angelo if they talk about too much Apple stuff, and after agreeing that they do, they proceed to talk about how Apple’s laptops seem to have keyboard issues, how Apple is discontinuing their AirPort line of wifi routers, and the…

53: That’s SO Canadian w/ Amber and Andrew from Into the Portal

May 2, 2018 • 89 min

This week, Brian and Angelo welcome Amber and Andrew from Into the Portal to briefly talk about starting a podcast, their tech setup, and learning about how to podcast on the fly. The foursome then continue their creepy tour of Canada that started on Into…

52: Cosmic Lag

Apr 25, 2018 • 66 min

This week, Brian and Angelo continue their discussion on Facebook’s misuse of data, including an in-depth look at what they found in their respective “Download your Information” files. Continuing in the tech section, Brian expresses how elated he is that…

51: Area 51: This is Your Life

Apr 18, 2018 • 46 min

This week, the episode gets flipped turned upside-down, as Brian and Angelo start the show with a special look at Area 51. Then they make the unprecedented move of having the tech section in the second half, where they discuss Angelo's new MIDI…

50: A Web Ring of Cryptids

Apr 11, 2018 • 51 min

This week, Brian and Angelo take a look at their favourite topics from the past year of episodes and provide follow ups and updates to everyone's burning questions, including: is Angelo still playing retro games? Did "mad" Mike Hughes launch and prove…

49: I Like My Stupid Door Lock

Apr 4, 2018 • 55 min

There can be high tech issues and low tech issues, and both were experienced this week. Stupid doors, smart homes, Apple’s education ploy, autonomous car dangers, and dystopian toilet paper rations. Then, the Dyatlov Pass claims a hiker, Venus is a UFO,…

The Bytes And Strange Lights Show - Sept. 24 1999 Rebroadcast

Apr 1, 2018 • 9 min

Newly uncovered! Before Double Density, Angelo and Brian co-hosted the Bytes and Strange Lights syndicated radio show. Listen in to an excerpt from September 1999 – a mix of tech and paranormal topics.

48: A Scrapbook Of Conspiracy Theory Memories

Mar 28, 2018 • 98 min

This week, TJ Counihan joins Brian and Angelo to discuss his podcasting endeavours, the gear he uses, and what it’s like to deal with children and the connected world. In the paranormal segment, a look at the book Behold a Pale Horse by William Cooper,…

47: Time Slinky

Mar 21, 2018 • 77 min

Memes. So many memes. Brian and Angelo have a look at what memes are, how they’ve changed, and how people used them. They reach memeception, and Alexa laughs at them when they get there. In the paranormal segment, things go off the rails real quick as…

46: Boat Disclosure

Mar 14, 2018 • 64 min

Things can just disappear never to be found again, although sometimes they come back. Brian and Angelo have a look at video games that were considered lost, although some have found their way into the public due to some industrious sleuthing. Then, in the…

45: The Greys Vs. Skynet

Mar 7, 2018 • 54 min

This week, Brian and Angelo bring together tech and paranormal to examine whether it will be A.I. or aliens that destroy the human race. Follow Double Density on: TWITTER || www.twitter.com/double_density FACEBOOK || www.facebook.com/doubledensitypodcast/…

44: Making Rings For Fun And For Profit

Feb 28, 2018 • 65 min

This week, Brian and Angelo take a look at being locked into certain technology ecosystems, and of course HomePod rings. Then, from HomePod rings, they take a look at the ring left by an incredible UFO sighting in Delphos, Kansas. Also, covered: phones…

43: The Depths of (Internet) Hell

Feb 21, 2018 • 64 min

This week Brian and Angelo talk about watching the Winter Olympics, Apple’s iOS source code getting leaked, Facebook being shady, and how the HomePod is pretty good, even if you’re an audiophile. The, the paranormal segment gets a little technical with a…

42: Paranormal’s Awkward Stilted Cousin

Feb 14, 2018 • 55 min

This week, Elon Musk’s flamethrower may help during an alien invasion, why do people buy internet traffic, podcasts are great places to advertise, and Billy Mitchell is a cheater. Then in the paranormal segment, it’s DB Cooper, conspiracies on YouTube,…

41: Steven Hockey Season

Feb 7, 2018 • 56 min

This week, Angelo and Brian continue to discuss podcast editing, have a contentious discussion about the HomePod, look at how mobile devices affect concert goers, and how the exercise habits of the military can be a problem for privacy. The paranormal…

40: Big Daddy Mothman

Jan 31, 2018 • 59 min

This week, after Angelo realizes that his hearing isn’t what it used to be, the discussion moves to a look at how user interface and user experience is important, and how when it becomes too good, it may lead to technology addiction. Then, in the…

39: What do Shadow People Smell Like?

Jan 24, 2018 • 54 min

This week, Angelo and Brian briefly talk about editing podcasts and how Angelo has recently purchased Logic Pro X to aid in his editing endeavours. They also take a look at how storage media has changed and how easy it is to get stuff off of old floppy…

38: Ice Cream Satan w/Rob Kristoffersen of Our Strange Skies

Jan 17, 2018 • 105 min

This week, Brian and Angelo have UFO expert Rob Kristofferson on the show to talk about his two favorite things: music and UFOs. Rob provides some updates on his podcasting setup before they delve into the world of how music consumption has changed in the…

37: 2018: Year of the Bigfoot

Jan 10, 2018 • 52 min

This week, Brian and Angelo delve into how someone can control those fancy speakers you got as a gift to scare you, and they talk about Apple’s iPhone battery confusion. In the paranormal section of the show, they talk some Unsolved Mysteries skepticism,…

36: Rod Nostradamus

Jan 3, 2018 • 47 min

Happy New Year everyone! This week, Brian and Angelo look back at 2017 and talk about what stood out to them in tech and the paranormal - both good and bad.Links:Podcast Hosting and Analytics - FiresideRogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on…

35: Mr. Bigelow’s Big Time Ranch

Dec 27, 2017 • 46 min

For 2017's last episode, the guys discuss Apple’s recent purchase of Shazam, Tidal’s problems and if they’ll last longer than SoundCloud, and Angelo adds a few Google Home Minis to his house. Then, in the world of the paranormal, there’s only one thing to…

34: Santa Uses Wormholes

Dec 20, 2017 • 56 min

In this holiday edition of the show, Brian and Angelo talk about family internet accounts, the Dio hologram, Brian's visit to a comic book convention, gifs that are noisy, podcast editing, and how to hate people on the internet. Then, after a brief…

33: Religious Boombox

Dec 13, 2017 • 54 min

This week, Brian is flummoxed by a coworker’s use of a flip phone, while Angelo helps out at the office with some Mac tech support. This leads to a discussion about family tech support and how to deal with it. When things move to the paranormal, they have…

32: The Saucers in our Sky

Dec 6, 2017 • 51 min

This week, the episode begins with a look at the HomePod delay, but that quickly spirals into madness and frustration, as Angelo lives an audio-phonic nightmare as he delves into the world of audiophiles. Then in the paranormal section, a look at the…

31: Triangles Are Not Sexy

Nov 29, 2017 • 69 min

This week, Angelo gets accused of trying to swindle Apple out of a new phone, Brian has defined a new style of trolling in his personal life, a discussion on release notes, a look at an unsolved 30 year old TV hack, and a new segment where they look at an…

30: Family Trip to Anjikuni Lake w/Sam Fredrickson of Not Alone

Nov 22, 2017 • 104 min

This week, Brian and Angelo welcome Sam Fredrickson from the Not Alone podcast to discuss everything from how he met his cohost Jason Moitoso, to what it’s like to work with technology, as well as his love for Magic: The Gathering. Special Guest: Sam…

29: Cat Emojis All the Way Down

Nov 15, 2017 • 60 min

This week, Brian has some follow up thoughts about passwords and security, Angelo ponders if there’s an Apple product he wouldn’t buy, and then the duo take a look at how quickly watching children's content on YouTube can degenerate into something…

28: EXCLUSIVE IPHONE 9 NEWS CLICK NOW

Nov 8, 2017 • 61 min

Another week, another new Apple product for Angelo, but it's not the iPhone X - he got a Series 3 Apple Watch for his birthday. After a quick discussion about AppleCare, Brian and Angelo talk about the insane cost of repairing an iPhone X and the fight…

27: Chupacabra vs. Loch Ness

Nov 1, 2017 • 57 min

This week, there are some iPhone 8 misconceptions that Angelo would like to clear up before moving on to some thoughts on the Essential Phone price drop. The intrepid duo also cover hacking and security, as well as some iCloud horror stories, which are…

26: Tom DeLonge Gets His Paranormal Media Empire

Oct 25, 2017 • 65 min

This week, after Angelo gets excited about his newly upgraded internet speed, he and Brian get a little more serious as they discuss how people may be spending too much time on their devices, how it affects society, and how they deal with it. They also…

25: Smash It Against Your Face

Oct 18, 2017 • 60 min

This week, Angelo got an iPhone 8 Plus and Brian is a captive audience. After talking a little bit about Angelo’s new phone and his experience at the Apple store for an iPhone 6S battery replacement, discussion shifts to Apple not slowing down old phones…

24: Self MIB w/Rob Kristoffersen Of Our Strange Skies

Oct 11, 2017 • 65 min

This week, Brian and Angelo welcome Rob Kristoffersen (@YerUFOGuy) to the show to discuss his podcast setup, his issue with Apple products, smartphones, and old video games. Then, the topics shift to Rob’s area of expertise with a look at the history of…

23: The CBC and the Alien Agenda

Oct 4, 2017 • 61 min

In a grab bag episode, Brian and Angelo reminisce about manual saving, look at how fast the A11 Bionic chip really is, iPhone 8 and X buying options, content departing Netflix just as you’re watching it, and ham radios(?!). In the paranormal section,…

BONUS - Show Announcement

Oct 1, 2017 • 1 min

A quick note for everyone subscribed to us. All wrapped up in a great little segment.

22: I Don’t Want to Believe

Sep 24, 2017 • 55 min

This week, Angelo tells Brian a whole lot about iOS 11, going over a few of the features on the iPhone and iPad, more on how Face ID works. In the second half of the episode, there’s an off the cuff discussion about who believes in conspiracy theories,…

21: Reverse Santa Claus

Sep 17, 2017 • 56 min

This week, we spend some time talking about the Apple event, wonder how long iPhones should last, hope Nintendo is actually making enough classic consoles, and take a look at some bad things that have happened on the internet. Then in the paranormal…

BONUS - Apple Fall 2017 Keynote Thoughts

Sep 12, 2017 • 38 min

In this bonus episode, Angelo and Brian discuss the Apple fall 2017 keynote address.

20: Samsung Presents: Area 57

Sep 10, 2017 • 55 min

This week, Angelo comes to the sad realization that his magazines are gone forever, setting up a RetroPie, the September Apple event, the possibility of Apple moving into media, and when to upgrade your gear. Then the guys talk about the government’s…

19: Operation Pixel Shred

Sep 3, 2017 • 57 min

This week, we talk about our new website and moving our podcast to Fireside.fm. Then we look at how some apps invade your privacy which prompts Angelo to give out battery saving hot tips. Also, classic Nintendo sales tactics and the SNES Classic, and the…

18: Super Nintendo Daydreams

Aug 27, 2017 • 53 min

As we prepare for a very special episode 19, we go back into the vaults to pull out a previously-recorded but unreleased episode 18. Brian and Angelo list their top 5 SNES games and then have an Alien Cinema discussion of the documentary Australien Skies.…

17: Skeptical But Fun

Aug 20, 2017 • 54 min

Will AI kill us? Is Siri still after Angelo? Are we going to have to subscribe to everything? Is the world going to end? These are the questions that Brian and Angelo are going to tackle in this episode. AI Beats best DOTA 2 player: http://bit.ly/DDAIWin…

16: The Live Sweet 16 Special

Aug 13, 2017 • 75 min

This week we podcast from Angelo’s backyard, with the hopes of seeing an actual UFO. We discuss our backyard recording setup, more iPhone rumours, as well as Disney’s possible streaming service. Moving into the paranormal, we start to look at the sky as…

15: Aliens Love Orbs

Aug 6, 2017 • 59 min

This week we talk about holograms, scam calls, Siri’s ongoing harassment of Angelo, Twitter’s lack of new users, and Apple lets some secrets slip. Then we take a trip to Skinwalker Ranch with a brand new segment. Dio the Hologram: http://bit.ly/DDdio Time…

14: “How Do I Remove You?” - Siri

Jul 30, 2017 • 59 min

On this week’s show, Siri threatens Angelo, Flash is finally going away, MS Paint is sticking around, and Brian's weekend trip prompts us to take a look at two cases of alien abduction: Betty and Barney Hill, and the Mohave Incident. The Rock teams up…

13: Defeated By Stairs

Jul 21, 2017 • 51 min

The curse of episode 13!!!! The guys talk about iPads as laptops, but are interrupted by technical issues. When they return, they talk console wars, macOS gangs vs iOS gangs, kids and Zelda, Jodie Whittaker is awesome, and the number 13 is not awesome,…

12: Giant USB Dongle With Flashing Lights

Jul 16, 2017 • 62 min

This week, the guys talk about having taken a break from recording, iPhone rumours, SoundCloud's troubles, gaming Spotify, and a horrifying game that can be played online that has real world consequences. Jason Snell on the next iPhone:…

11: You’ve Caught No Pokemon

Jul 9, 2017 • 59 min

This week, the guys talk reactions to a giant iPad, Angelo’s visit to an escape room, augmented reality, crappy 90s gaming systems, and 10 years of the iPhone. When the discussion shifts to the paranormal, Brian introduces Angelo to the Annunaki and…

10: A Lawyer, But For UFOs

Jul 2, 2017 • 50 min

Angelo can’t shut up about his recently-shipped iPad, Brian has a new podcasting studio, a potpourri of conspiracy culture, including the new MJ-12 documents. Also: Stanton Friedman seems like a nice guy, and much more. Brian’s new set-up:…

9: The Ghost of Paranormal Integrity

Jun 24, 2017 • 54 min

Angelo test drives a couple of iPads, a discussion about ads online, E3, old computers, the illuminati, and fake ghost hunters… All in that order. Mario Odyssey trailer: http://bit.ly/DDSuperMO Charlie Tux: http://bit.ly/DDTux Metroid Commercial:…

8: FAMILY. MUSIC. TIME.

Jun 18, 2017 • 50 min

Lots of excitement about new Apple stuff, how streaming music services have affected our habits, NASA covers up a Martian hole, and Angelo discusses his alien abduction (AKA sleep paralysis). Aliens on Mars: http://bit.ly/DDFoxMars Richard C. Hoagland:…

7: Essential EVPs

Jun 9, 2017 • 54 min

This week, Brian and Angelo talk about the Essential Phone, bad tech in entertainment, billionaires who know the real truth about aliens on earth, the Rendlesham Forest incident, and the duo also wonder if skeptics and ufologists could just get along. The…

6: A Charlatan of Zelda Games

Jun 4, 2017 • 62 min

The guys talk about WWDC expectations, things Angelo’s kids will never get to experience, an extended discussion about video games, and a look at how UFO sightings are presented. GameFan history (forum link): http://bit.ly/DDGameFan The Manual project:…

5: Angelo Has A Family That Loves Him

May 28, 2017 • 41 min

Brian and Angelo talk about MP3s and malware, deal with some interruptions, Brian introduces a new segment, and there’s a discussion about found footage. HP Laptop Keylogger: http://bit.ly/DDKeyLog UFO Books: http://bit.ly/DDUFOKids The McPherson Tape aka…

4: The Batman of Backups

May 21, 2017 • 43 min

In this episode, Brian and Angelo discuss voice assistants and iPads, safeguarding your photos like a superhero, and the duo talk all about supposedly haunted places. XKCD Photo library management: https://xkcd.com/1832/ Clown house real estate listing:…

3: “I’m An App Hipster”

May 14, 2017 • 42 min

Brian and Angelo discuss speech patterns, old man tech, a Spanish language sister-cast, and Brian gives Angelo a crash course on creepypasta. Links: The backfire effect comic by The Oatmeal: http://bit.ly/DDBFOat Air Pod Satisfaction:…

2: People LOOOOVE Nostradamus

May 7, 2017 • 39 min

This week, Angelo discovers Brian’s shocking secret, changing from Android to iOS, and they ponder why people think they are seeing UFOs. Bonus: A discussion of close encounters of all kinds! MIDI Maze: (http://bit.ly/DDMaze) Wiki Tribune:…

1: Greetings Cyberspace

Apr 29, 2017 • 30 min

In the inaugural episode of the podcast, Brian and Angelo discuss their respective tech histories, old computer games, the Mobile, AL leprechaun incident and more! Links: Coleco ADAM: http://bit.ly/DDAdam Geoworks Ensemble: http://bit.ly/DDGWorks Alley…