Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This episode of the GonnaGeek Show was record on Monday, January 29, 2025
In episode 423 of the show, Chris kicks us off talking the 2024 Luminate streaming music report, highlighting that a staggering 88% of songs on Spotify are now effectively demonetized under new royalty rules. Stephen chats about the multi-million dollar settlements from Google and Apple regarding voice assistant 'spying' and accidental recordings. Next, SP updates on the Artemis II mission, weather concerns for the SLS rocket, and the competition between Blue Origin's New Glenn and SpaceX's Starship.
We also discuss the Masters of the Universe trailer and finally we chat the the announcement of Apple's AirTag 2 including personal experiences with these and also Samsung and Pebblebee alternatives.
This Week's Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and SP Rupert. When we record live, we stream to GonnaGeek.com/live. Full show information can be found at geeks.link/423
Come join the discussion best geek community around over in our Discord server at gonnageek.com/discord
The GonnaGeek.com Show is produced and edited by Stephen Jondrew (http://www.stephenjondrew.ca), proudly Canadian.
Facebook: facebook.com/gonnageek
Discord: gonnageek.com/discord
Timestamps:
[00:01] GonnaGeek.com Show #423 - Gonna Go Round and Round
[00:37] Welcome and Freezing Weather Banter (Introduced by: SP)
[02:11] Spotify Sucks: The 88% Demonetization Stat (Introduced by: Chris)
[08:34] YouTube's Biggest Hits and Wheels on the Bus (Introduced by: Chris)
[13:16] Google and Apple's Spying Assistant Settlements (Introduced by: Stephen)
[18:38] Artemis II: Wet Dress Rehearsals and Cold Weather (Introduced by: SP)
[23:31] Jeremy Hansen and Canadian Space Pride (Introduced by: SP)
[26:26] Super Bowl, Olympics, and Dr. Doom Rumors (Introduced by: Chris)
[28:23] Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Discovery Disdain (Introduced by: SP)
[33:06] Rocket Update: New Glenn and Starship Flight 12 (Introduced by: SP)
[40:28] Masters of the Universe Trailer (Introduced by: Unknown)
[48:42] Dumb Action Movies: From Tron to Fast & Furious (Introduced by: Unknown)
[51:31] Apple AirTag 2 Specs and GPS Misconceptions (Introduced by: Chris)
[56:41] Personal Tracking Stories: Lost AirPods and Mowers (Introduced by: Stephen)
[62:37] Android Tracking Alternatives: Pebblebee and SmartTags (Introduced by: Stephen)
[66:59] Show Wrap-Up and Discord Plug
This episode of the GonnaGeek Show was record on Monday, January 29, 2025
In episode 423 of the show, Chris kicks us off talking the 2024 Luminate streaming music report, highlighting that a staggering 88% of songs on Spotify are now effectively demonetized under new royalty rules. Stephen chats about the multi-million dollar settlements from Google and Apple regarding voice assistant 'spying' and accidental recordings. Next, SP updates on the Artemis II mission, weather concerns for the SLS rocket, and the competition between Blue Origin's New Glenn and SpaceX's Starship.
We also discuss the Masters of the Universe trailer and finally we chat the the announcement of Apple's AirTag 2 including personal experiences with these and also Samsung and Pebblebee alternatives.
This Week's Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and SP Rupert. When we record live, we stream to GonnaGeek.com/live. Full show information can be found at geeks.link/423
Come join the discussion best geek community around over in our Discord server at gonnageek.com/discord
The GonnaGeek.com Show is produced and edited by Stephen Jondrew (http://www.stephenjondrew.ca), proudly Canadian.
Facebook: facebook.com/gonnageek
Discord: gonnageek.com/discord
Timestamps:
[00:01] GonnaGeek.com Show #423 - Gonna Go Round and Round
[00:37] Welcome and Freezing Weather Banter (Introduced by: SP)
[02:11] Spotify Sucks: The 88% Demonetization Stat (Introduced by: Chris)
[08:34] YouTube's Biggest Hits and Wheels on the Bus (Introduced by: Chris)
[13:16] Google and Apple's Spying Assistant Settlements (Introduced by: Stephen)
[18:38] Artemis II: Wet Dress Rehearsals and Cold Weather (Introduced by: SP)
[23:31] Jeremy Hansen and Canadian Space Pride (Introduced by: SP)
[26:26] Super Bowl, Olympics, and Dr. Doom Rumors (Introduced by: Chris)
[28:23] Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Discovery Disdain (Introduced by: SP)
[33:06] Rocket Update: New Glenn and Starship Flight 12 (Introduced by: SP)
[40:28] Masters of the Universe Trailer (Introduced by: Unknown)
[48:42] Dumb Action Movies: From Tron to Fast & Furious (Introduced by: Unknown)
[51:31] Apple AirTag 2 Specs and GPS Misconceptions (Introduced by: Chris)
[56:41] Personal Tracking Stories: Lost AirPods and Mowers (Introduced by: Stephen)
[62:37] Android Tracking Alternatives: Pebblebee and SmartTags (Introduced by: Stephen)
[66:59] Show Wrap-Up and Discord Plug
