Episode 278

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20th Jan 2020

Episode 244 – Self Checkout, Costing Jobs or Saving You Money

Seanorama and FastFretFingers chat about self checkouts and bagging your own groceries. Does having self checkout save you--- the consumer--- money, or simply put people out of work? How does Costco fit into this with designated cashiers and employees that pack your shopping cart? The second half discusses Ikea, the Swedish phenomenon and their checkout process and their other innovations. And in another bit, the both talk about Canada’s conversion to the Metric system. And finally, Seanorama talks about his impending arrest. Teases: The boys offer a hint for an upcoming episode about the Mandalorean and Star Wars and a tease for a guest spot on someone else’s shows. And a shoutout to James Beaver (@BeaverDoes) and Roger Boyer (@kojbfilms) for an amazing episode of Beaver Does Movies. All of this was recorded during a cold spell in Winnipeg. They slip in winter talk, shovelling driveways, and slippery streets. #selfcheckout #savingmoney #cashiers #baggers #costco #ikea #sweden #scam #winnipeg #winter Search SeanGeek Podcast on: Apple Podcasts; Google Podcasts; Spotify; Iheart Radio; TuneIN: Podbean; Castbox; Podcast.com Website: [www.seanmcginity.ca](http://www.seanmcginity.ca) @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @fastfretfingers on Instagram @ToddGeeks Tech Talk on Facebook

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SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast
The SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast are two brothers, the geek and the musician who discuss what is on their mind, every week.
Although SeanGeek and FastFret might be the names on the Podcast, the show also veers off into other territories including Breaking, Geeking out with Karen Bee, and the Metal Shoppe (featuring Alex the Temp).
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Sean McGinity

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Hi, I am Sean "SeanGeek" McGinity. And I am a geek. For me, the definition of the word geek comes from liking something so much, that I deep dive into it. Not just consuming it... but becoming it. I "geek out". Everything started with comics. I read them and studied them with a fine eye, and then started making my own. Since then, I have "geeked out" on movies (Star Wars The Evil WIthin, Hurt), music writing, recording, and performing (The Classic Embers and Dome), writing (the Symka comic and the upcoming Intuitives novel), and now... this Podcast.

Todd McGinity

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Hey guys, SeanGeek here. Just to be clear, this is me geeking out on Todd "FastFretFingers" McGinity here. Todd is the GOAT. My brother is an established musician, mastering the Fretboard with a blistering discipline. If there was a guitar style, tone, pitch... Todd would find a way to replicate it. From his early days mastering Van Halen and Rush, his musical palate has expanded with forays into classical and flamenco, hard rock, blues and pop. From live performances to learning the recording process, when it comes to music, he has done it all.

Karen Bee

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A lover of stories, beer, and cats, and a master of none. Catch me talking to Geek Boy every so often for the latest comic book TV show or movie, Star Wars, board games and other things cool. Hear me give my two cents, relate them to other things I know, and make other recommendations!