The GFQ Network (All Shows)

Andrew unleashes a bevy of complaints about Apple and Verizon. Andrew explains his ordeal picking up an iPad Air. Was it worth it in the end? He also talks about why he is so mad at Verizon for not carrying the Nexus 5. Should Verizon carry the Nexus 5? Paul gives a review of his new Google Chromebook. Should Google just get rid of ChromeOS? Paul also talks about the new Dell Venue 8 Pro.

After a week hiatus Behind the Counter returns with a vengeance! This week your faithful feral fellows Rich Stambolian and Jonathan Adler bring the Queens accents and comic knowledge to the next level as they discuss Neil Gaiman's return to Sandman, religion in comics, and the Infinity crossover from Marvel. Enjoy!

Mat Men returns with a pretty sweet Halloween episode. The boys discuss the dreaded WCW Halloween Havoc PPV, the current state of WWE and how their new character driven storylines are the best in some time, the apparent falling of TNA plus the future of the company, and much more. They also talk about which wrestler they would love to hang out with and do every day things with!

The new iPad Air launches. Andrew talks about his experience buying one. Was there a line? Google announces the much anticipated Nexus 5 Android smartphone. Andrew rants about why he is so mad at Verizon for not carrying it. Why won't Verizon sell the Nexus 5? Google also announces improvements to Hangouts. Andrew and John discuss the changes. Sony's shiny new PlayStation 4 will require a day 1 update. Will it be the Nintendo Wii U launch distaster all over? Facebook considers tracking your mouse cursor to improve its ads. Is that going to far? And Samsung beats out Apple in J.D. Power's tablet satisfaction study. Is their study accurate?

Andrew Zarian interviews Bryan Alvarez from Figure Four Online and Wrestling Observer. Bryan has been broadcasting all the way since the days of eYada radio. He shares how he got into broadcasting and the challenges of taking phone calls with a 1-900 number. Bryan also brings up what it's like asking listeners to pay for content, Art Bell, and his wrestling.

Remember POTS line frequency extenders? Then in the 1990’s we did remotes with POTS codecs and ISDN codecs. Now IP is transporting remote audio back to the studio, and for more radio stations, live video is a key part of their digital strategy. Chris Crump with Comrex is bringing us up to date on video remotes and shows off the Comrex Liveshot.

Spencer presents a video from Dr. Wesley regarding a new technique for hair transplant surgery. Joe from Staten Island discusses the presentation with Spencer. John from NY calls to ask Spencer for advice on using Finasteride. Joe from Boston calls to add his experience using Finasteride. And Artista to also discuss Finasteride is working for him.

Andrew and Paul discuss Apple's newest iPads, the iPad Air and Retina Mini. Did Apple make a mistake by not allowing pre-orders? Andrew brings up just how many gadgets are coming out this fall that he is interested in purchasing such as the PS4, Xbox One, and Nexus 5. Is that just too many new gadgets launching at the same time? Motorola unveils Project Ara, an open-source initiative for modular smartphones. What does Project Ara mean for the smartphone market? And Andrew and Paul discuss Nokia's Lumia sales hitting a new record in North America. Has Nokia finally made their way back into the North American smartphone market?

Andrew comes to the realization yet again that he is becoming a drunk. What does his wife think of his drinking? Joe from Staten Island calls in really upset at Spencer for not contacting him while he was in New York. Spencer tries to defend himself and calm Joe down. Is Joe over reacting? Coco calls in to yet again explain his absence and why he is suffering from depression. Should Coco get a therapist? Mike Phillips calls in to discuss Obamacare. Is Obamacare going to ruin the country? Plus Spencer shares how his 30 year high school reunion went, Redskins political correctness, and a discussion about swastikas.

Apple announced several new devices and app refresh at it's event this week. Andrew and John discuss the new iPad Air, iPad Mini with Retina, MacBook Pros, OS X Mavericks. They also try to make sense to why Apple is still selling the iPad 2 and the cost for the new Mac Pro. Is there any good reason for Apple to still be selling the iPad 2? Nokia also announces the Lumia 1520, a 6 inch Windows Phone, and Lumia 2520, a 10 inch Windows RT tablet. Do we really need another Windows RT tablet? And BlackBerry begins rolling out BBM, again. John gives a quick review. Is it worth downloading?

Climbing broadcast towers and strategizing future audio delivery methods - all in a week's work for Shane Toven, Director of Engineering at Wyoming Public Media. Shane joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack to discuss keeping the Public Radio RF transmitting across Wyoming's landscape. We also discuss the DASH conference held in Detroit this week - bringing autos and radio together in the connected car.

Apple and Nokia both make huge announcements. Apple announces new iPads, and updated MacBook Pros. Andrew Zarian and Paul Thurrott discuss the new hardware from Apple. They also break down and debate how well Apple's announcement went. Nokia announces a Lumia 1520 phablet and a Windows RT tablet. Why did Nokia announce their products on the same day as Apple? Andrew and Paul also debate which is the best tablet to buy.

Andrew Zarian, John Bubb, and Josh Coleman bring you live commentary and coverage of Apple's October 2013 event where they announced updates to their MacBook Pro, the iPad air, iPad mini with Retina, iLife, Mavericks, and pricing for the new Mac Pro.

Apple officially it has a lot to cover at it's October 22 event. Andrew and John discuss what to expect from the event including the new iPad, iPad Mini and Mavericks. But what about pricing for the new Mac Pro and could there also be a new Apple TV? Google's Nexus 5 briefly leaks on eBay. Andrew tries to explain why the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 is a big deal to John. Microsoft releases Windows Phone GDR3 update. What are the improvements to Windows Phone 8? Twitter may launch a stand alone private messaging app. Would anyone use a Twitter message app? And our Picks of the Week.

Andrew Zarian interviews Stephen Heywood from the TTB Network, aka The Tech Buzz. Stephen talks about how he got interested in internet broadcasting and the many challenges he's faced learning the craft. How did The Tech Buzz come about? Stephen also discusses internet broadcasting, Wirecast, Tricaster, and the future of the TTB Network.