The GFQ Network (All Shows)

It was a short show this week as Rich discussed UFC 169, RAW and all notable news in the worlds of MMA and entertainment. 00:15:09-- MMA • UFC 169 recap • Weidman vs. Belfort set • Wand and Sonnen set • Pettis v. Aldo superfight looking possible • Juliana Pena injury update • "Rumble" returns to the UFC • Rousey heads to Hollywood. 00:35:11 -- Wrestling • Raw was..... • Where is Sting? • Greatest Factions compilation? • Keibler returns to the WWE? • Rated R Superstar becomes a dad • Hall of Fame rumors • Del Rio out? 01:19:12 -- Video Games • Take-Two announces WWE 2K15 • Rambo heads to consoles • Star Wars & Marvel infinity bound? • BioShock Infinite DLC news • COD development cycle change 01:52:33 -- Movies/TV • Tatum wants Gambit • Batman vs. Superman casting news • Evangeline Lilly to join Ant-Man • ExpendaBelles? • Preacher heads to the small screen • Jarvis becomes the Vision?

On the eve of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Westwood One’s VP-Engineering, Mitch Glider, joins us live from Sochi, Russia. Mitch and his colleagues have assembled a long-form studio plus several reporters’ workstations. Now the hard prep work pays off and engineering vigilance begins as hours and hours of Olympic radio coverage is fed back to New York for affiliate distribution. Mitch takes us through the studio build and the technologies employed to bring live commentary and reports from across the Olympic venues and ship the final products back home.

Rich and Jon are back this week hitting you like an optic blast from the world's more hated mutant (that was a Cyclops reference) The boys talk about the Marvel movies, marvel movie continuity, the grand tradition of acting, and comic news. They also chat about what can be done about DC Comics and trimming the fat of the Marvel U. They also go into their picks of the week!

Mat Men is running right at you like a madman from Parts Unknown! This week the guys talk about their dwindling interest in the Road to Wrestlemania and why they are a bit disenfranchised with the product right now. (Maybe it's the New York weather?) They talk the crooked path WWE seems to be taking, weird trends in the business, and they talk at length about current gimmicks as well as internet fandom.

Andrew Zarian gets Paul Thurrotts thoughts on Microsoft naming enterprise chief Satya Nadella as it's new CEO. Is Satya Nadella the right person for the job? Paul also has some thoughts on Bill Gates stepping down as chairman and Steve Ballmer's legacy at Microsoft. Google releases an SDK for Chromecast, opening up development of Chromecast to everyone. Will open development for Chromecast help bring gaming to Chromecast? Facebook turns 10 years old. What impact has Facebook had on society? And Andrew rants about the camera in his Android phone compared to the Nokia Lumia 1020.

Andrew Zarian Interviews Tom Merritt. Tom shares how his career in Journalism and Podcasting began at an early age when he worked at a radio station. Tom also talks about his time at ZD TV, Cnet, Tech TV, and TWiT. How did Buzz Out Loud get it's start at Cnet? Tom gives tips for podcasting and what he's doing now after leaving TWiT. What technical challenges has Tom faced doing Daily Tech News Show on his own? And Tom shares how he is getting support from fans of Cordkillers and DTNS through Patreon.

As engineers incorporate new technology into their broadcast facilities, we’re figuring out better approaches to old - and new - problems. Chris Tarr offers up a boatload of tips, tricks, and tools that make his life easier at both studio and transmitter sites. Chris Tobin chimes in, and Kirk Harnack describes how one TV station in Oklahoma is handling tornado “play-by-play” coverage.

Rich is here! Jon is here! Behind the Counter is here with all of your much needed comic book news and views. This week the boys talk about upcoming marvel movie projects, changes to film franchises, the X-men movies, Jon's celebrity hate, Thor: God of Thunder, Uncanny Avengers, Saga, and more. They also touch on a variety of topics - even the Grammy's!

On this very special and exciting episode of Mat Men join Andrew, Rich, and Jon Layman as they talk about the current controversies of professional wrestling. They dive head first into the Royal Rumble results, crowd reaction, internal booking, the road to WM XXX, and about how Daniel Bryan has come this far to be kept at bay in the fans eyes. They also chat about the major news topic of this week, which is the apparent walk out of CM Punk from the WWE. It is a debated topic that could either fall into Kayfabe 2.0 or be a legit gripe with a mega machine company. All this and more!

Andrew downloads a ghost detecting app for his phone. What happened when he tried detecting ghosts in his home? Andrew helps fill in Spencer what happened at Uncle Jack's Steakhouse after not remembering anything from that night out. Did Andrew rufie Spencer? Chaunce Hayden calls in to talk about Andrew's wife coming over for a photo shoot for Metropolis Nights magazine. Should Andrew be worried? Andrew also discusses his wife going on a trip to Ireland. Irish Adam calls in to lend some insight. Andrew and Spencer bring up the Amanda Knox trial. Will Amanda Knox be extradited to Italy? And Andrew rants about stupid videos on Instagram and Vine.

A new rumor suggests that the Windows 8.1 update might skip the Start screen by default. Is Microsoft listening to feedback once again? Lenovo buys Motorola's handset business from Google. What will Lenovo do with Motorola? Amazon says it is considering a $40 price increase for Prime subscriptions. Would a 50% price increase make the service too costly for consumers? Microsoft is rumored to name Enterprise chief Satya Nadella as it's new CEO. Is Nadella a good choice for CEO of Microsoft? Also TigerDirect will begin accepting Bitcoin payments, and Apple may be consider two iPhones with larger screen sizes.

Andrew reviews the Apple TV he purchased and discusses Apple TV versus Roku with Paul. Which set top box is better? Amazon is still rumored to be releasing a set top box. Will it be able to stand tall next to the Apple TV or Roku? Andrew rants about an article saying the Xbox One doesn't stack up against the PlayStation 4. Why are some people so loyal to one product? Andrew and Paul discuss the new demo video of iOS in the car. What does Paul want from iOS in the car? And Paul gives us an update on Windows 8.1 Update 1.

Decades ago, all radio stations had “performance studios”. Local musicians and actors would perform for some or all of the broadcast day. Today, a few radio stations have performance studios and even audience seating areas. Brett Gilbert, Director of Engineering at Clear Channel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Chris Tarr, DoE for 88Nine in Milwaukee, share thoughts and stories about these spaces. Plus, Brett introduces us radio engineers to stage lighting with a quick discussion of the technologies involved.

Rich Stambolian and Jonathan Adler return this week to kick your doors in and have a stern talking to you about all things comic book related. This week they chat about the QuizUP app, The Avengers comics, Hawkeye, the newest issue of Walking Dead, Batman: Year Zero, Wolverine: Origin 2, not really being fans of any incarnation of The Legion, getting old as a comic fan, surprise movie casting, Jonathan Hickman's writing, and much more!

Mat Men is here this week with their go home show for the Royal Rumble ppv! The boys talk about this week's past RAW including the ups, downs, and return of the world's greatest club promoter...we mean the Animal; BATISTA! They guys speculate about the Rumble Ppv and the ever encroaching road to Wrestlemania. They fantasy book a bit and talk about some of the current news issues of sports entertainment. All that and a whole lot more!