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Inside CNET Labs 50: It 'doesn't' matter if you're black or white

First up, Dong and I share of memories of the King of Pop. If you've had enough MJ for the last few weeks, then I suggest skipping 20 minutes into the episode as we don't really hold back on our unabashed adulation of the man.

Afterward, it gets all racial up in this piece as we discuss Dong's current obsession with black jokes and why everyone hates them. Also, since he's been in Vietnam for three weeks, he catches us up a bit on the goings on there.

BTW, yes I did say "teef," … 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 48: When we reminisce over us...my god

It's a clips episode without the clips! Dong and I go deeply behind the scenes and completely demystify the veritable art of making an Inside CNET Labs podcast.

In this episode you'll also find out about my brief history as a young ward to a very rich man, whether or not we use a script, and why this blog post is so short.

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 or e-mail us at insidecnetlabs@cnet.com.… 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

Inside CNET Labs 44: Get yourself a boombox and pull up your pants

We start off with probably the weirdest opening ever. Where was I going with that? Your guess is as good as mine.

That opening sets the tone, though, since we jump right into Dong's promised dating advice from last week that's completely full of fail. Seriously, don't try this at home, or on the street.

There are bad segues and then there are bad segues. This one here is probably the worst ever, and we deliver it to you, unedited, raw, real. Real dumb.

From fail dating advice, to fail segues, to something that is potentially full … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 43: Bruce Ngo?

This week Dong is mistaken with Bruce Lee by a homeless man. Now, before you throw the racist card at this guy, check out the pic on the right and compare it to this one on our Facebook page. Still racist? You decide.

Last week some of you may have gotten a duplicate of the previous week's episode instead of the new one. We discuss why this happened and what you can do to fix it.

Other random acts of podcast include some Chrono Trigger legal talk. Dong's disappointment with Craigslist's removal of erotic posts sparks his … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 42: Yes, my hardships include allergies and insomnia...

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It's an odd day in the studio this week as Dong attempts to end his honeymoon with President Obama by complaining about not being about to refinance his house. This of course leads him to take out his frustrations on black people. Namely, me. I play the world's smallest violin while he does this.

When is it OK as a 50-something man to stalk 20-something girls on the Internet? Before you answer, listen to what Dong and I have to say … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 41: Where's my snare?

After the most awkward opening ever, we dive straight into a burning question fans have been wondering about for the last 40 episodes. Who are...Dong's favorite rappers? This week, the question is answered.

Although we could have just ended the episode with that earth-shattering news, no. We decided to give you more, because we care so frakking much!

I'm in a particular ornery mood having just dealt with a special little bit of BS in the form of this post. It's hard for me to even write about it without getting angry so, I won't.… Read more