I have to say, I’m really impressed with Ubuntu. Check out the first twenty minutes of today’s show to hear my experiences with the install and my initial thoughts on using the OS. I’ll be writing up a simple walkthrough with some tips and tricks so those of you out there who are on the fence about Linux might give it a whirl - stay tuned! We also discuss why the Chinese are weird and depressing, how rock and roll will totally make you gay, caffeinated baked goods, solid state hard drives, freeware utilities, how to hide yourself from the RIAA/MPAA, getting shafted out of going to space, and all our favorite gadget news.

I’m sorry, it’s true. Fellow geeks, stop hanging shit from your belt. Your phone is not so cool that it needs a display case. You do not need immediate access to 13 different tools in less than 10 seconds. Besides, it’s not like we leave the house. Put it in a drawer. With the looming release of Windows Vista, we’re going to take some time over the next few shows to talk about some alternative operating systems, and the benefits of each. Ever wondered if Linux might be right for you? Tonight, we discuss Ubuntu Linux and who exactly it is good for. We also chat about some more sexy new phones and computers so fast, you could use them to make s’mores. We’ve got several do-it-yourself projects, sure to engage any home improvement geek, some hilarious new youtube videos, Guitar Hero 2 for the 360, breakthroughs in Physics, hot chicks, and iPod vibrators.

Ryan’s coworker Dallas joins us this week - we spend some time exploring why we wish we could write scripts to run our lives, why Google and Microsoft have their heads up their asses, and doctors who freak out and hack up their patients wing wangs. We also discuss Microsoft flavored phone sex, Crapware, how to save money on your taxes and maybe even get out of those pesky cell phone contracts. Finally, we have some more debate over the virtues and foibles of the new iPhone.

Check out our coverage of all the new, shiny hotness to come out of the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas this past week. We hash around the new iPhone, the LG dual-format high-def video player, and all kinds of new tech. We also discuss some tips on how geeks can learn how to dance, the newest entry in the Bond franchise, bizarre old women on children’s bicycles, and how the Man just loves to fuck you.

Jim joins us in the studio for our post-new years wrap up. We bring you advice on how man feel about sex toys, how to get smarter in 4 weeks, news and accessory details on the 360, PS3, and Wii, sexy new gear for your A/V and PC systems, pictures of what 200 calories actually looks like, muslim cabbies refusing riders, some thoughts on the environment, coed dorm roommates, and how to beat the claw prize game, every time.