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Inside CNET Labs 55: Free Blick!

We don't do this often on the show, but I wanted to bring to everyone' s attention the current plight of Blick. Blick is a man wrongly accused of being something he is not. We'd just like to set the record straight that he is not a pile of bricks, and the more people who accept this, the sooner justice will be done upon him.

Also, I tell a couple of gym stories involving yellow tank tops, interracial bromancing, and pull-up spotting.

Then, ribs. Delicious barbecue ribs. Who among my fellow carnivores doesn't love ribs? Dong talks … Read more

The 404 Weekend Throwback: May 29, 2008--episode 109

Now you can get your weekend 404 fix with throwback episodes coming at ya every Saturday! We're always open to suggestions on which episodes you guys want to hear, so hit us up at th404(at)cnet[dot]com and let us know your favorites.

This episode is dedicated to you and your far-reaching obsession with foodstuffs. Oh and speaking of ugly things, today we talk about Michelle Malkin and take an in-depth look at the miracle of personal deep frying, kooky Japanese space beer, the marketing morons at Blockbuster, and "Sex and the City" again! One … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 54: You can never feel clean, ever.

I'm getting married next week, so Dong takes this opportunity to get an idea of my mood and anticipation level. I think he may actually be a little sad. You know, missed opportunities and all.

Then, Dong tells us all about jailbreaking and unlocking iPhones and why he's a stinkin' terrorist for doing so. With how-to instructions even!

Also, we announce our contest winner. Thanks to everyone who entered.

To subscribe to this podcast, visit us at our main page and click the podcast link on the right. Don't forget to leave us voice mail at 1-800-947-6399 … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 53: Where the hell did my menu go?!

Two weeks, two guests! We're on a roll here as we welcome our second guest in two weeks, Senior Editor for Crave, Leslie Katz.

Leslie comes on to discuss what it's like working with the Martin and Lewis of the tech world (according to Brian Cooley), aka Dong and I. We chat about the joys and sorrows--mostly Leslie's sorrows--of attempting to edit the stories we write. And by "write," I mean copy and paste from press releases.

Also, magic wands enter the discussion somehow as Dong and I are forced to answer the "what … Read more

The 404 Weekend Throwback: Episode 273, 02/05/09

Now you can get your weekend 404 fix with throwback episodes coming atcha every Saturday! We're always open to suggestions on which episodes you guys want to hear, so hit us up at th404(at)cnet[dot]com and let us know your favorites.

Today's pick was something of a milestone for The 404. We realized that people started disliking the format of the show- we were focusing far too much on tabloidy stories about exploding cell phones and forgot about our bread and butter: anecdotal stories! So this show is all about personal stories and news, including … Read more

The 404 Weekend Throwback: Episode 191, 05/16/08

First up, check out this episode from wayyy back in May 2008: it's the first official appearance of yours truly, Justin Yu, as the OFFICIAL HOST of the show! Before you judge me though, take note that I'm still learning the ropes and exactly what I can, and more importantly, CAN'T say … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 49: My name was Brian McGee

Since Dong is still away in Vietnam, we discuss just how hot he must be right now, and I mean literally temperature hot. We all know figuratively hawt, right ladies? All four of you?

Anyway, I tell a story involving GameStop, a Wii, and bad customer service. Also, why Palm Pre testing is dumb and time consuming.

Dong shows us that he's still the best at putting our audience to sleep as he talks about the Verizon Mifi 2200 Mobile hot spot.

This is our final prerecorded week! Next week, we return live! If by "live" I … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 47: We need some more line-standers

Moms. You love 'em, I love 'em. Well, you love your own that is. Still, moms can be annoying and pushy at times. Especially Dong's mom, who, for some inexplicable reason, thinks he's marriage material. Hence the constant pressure she applies to get him hitched. I'd just like to say to Mama Ngo right now, I'm flattered but he's just not my type. So stop calling me please. Kthxbai.

This Ep. we break out with some non-WoW gaming talk (I know right?) as we discuss Dong's backstabbing in Warcraft 3 and me crappin' my … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 46: I've never been to me

It's a game game game game game game world this week as E3 has inspired us to dedicate this show to gaming.

Dong thinks project Natal is really cool, but feels talking to real people on the street is more interesting than talking to a 10-year old virtual boy who is just the first step in Skynet's eventual world dominion.

Later, I share my love for all things Bioware, past and future, including Dragon Age: Origins and The Old Republic and why these days, games can get away with things that movies cannot. Check out on this Dragon … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 45: I get a giant smile on my face

So many of us use Yahoo 360 these days that it's become almost a mainstay of our daily culture--wait what? You don't use it? You've never even heard of it? OK, I'll be honest, I'd never heard of it either until we recorded this week's podcast. Apparently, it's huge in Vietnam though. Dong talks about how it's shutting down and I wonder why I should care.

If there's anything I'm good at, it's waxing nostalgia about my childhood. And by "good" I mean I can talk about … Read more