Take one sip if…
* anyone names the food/beverage that they are enjoying while recording
* someone co-hosts from a strange location (an airport, under their car, Starbucks, etc.)
* either Robert or Roger mentions his current employment status
* the show takes place in front of a live audience
* Dvorak says that he gets no spam
* Leo uses the phrase “in the can”
Take two sips if…
* they take a question from a listener or the audience
* Leo mentions his book
* any of the hosts gives the specific model of headset/microphone that they are using
* the “box of crap” is mentioned
* someone trashes the user interface of a Google product
Take a big gulp if…
* a female co-hosts
* a well-known tech personality makes an unplanned visit (e.g. Mitnick’s visit)
* Leo mentions that he is trying to get Martin to join the show (two gulps if he actually does)
DRINK A SHOT EVERY TIME…
IN GENERAL
* dvorak.org/blog URL is mentioned.
* They mention the “good old days” of The Screen Savers.
* David Prager makes a comment.
* IPTV or Podcasting is mentioned as the way of the future.
* A feature is mentioned that will be removed from Windows Vista.
* Steve Jobs is mentioned as a mad man.
* The “box of crap” is mentioned.
* Someone mentions that they are #1 on iTunes.
* A Google Maps hack is mentioned.
* A teenager is said to have “hacked” something at their school.
* Someone says “nice” in response to a comment.
JOHN C. DVORAK
* Says Microsoft is a dead end.
* Says he gets no spam.
* Talks about Google’s share price.
* Says Apple should sell their OS separately.
LEO LAPORTE
* Mentions that Microsoft poo-pooed something.
* Dismisses something said by Roger Chang.
* Says “merlot” and “John” in the same sentence.
* Says he has to go to Canada to film Call For Help.
* Mentions the “excellent service” he gets from his web hosting provider.
KEVIN ROSE
* Says he wants a particular new Apple product.
* Says you can find it on Digg.
ROBERT HERON
* Says 1080p.
* Mentions that Battlefield needs a patch badly.
* Says Las Vegas.
PATRICK NORTON
* Says something cynical.
* Reminds Leo of his “Apple going Intel” disbelief/outrage.
DAVID PRAGER
* Says he is using using his neighbor’s wifi.
ROGER CHANG
* Goes on about a pointless anecdote.
