interview
Interviews with a top geek advocate, celebrity, and icon about their current and past geek projects.
Why I left CIA
I still remember the night I knew I couldn’t stay. I was sitting alone in a cheap motel room somewhere in the Middle East, the hum of the air conditioner mixing with the distant shouts of a city that didn’t sleep. My hands were shaking—not from fear, but from exhaustion and something heavier, something I couldn’t name. Years of carrying secrets, running operations, and watching people’s lives hang by a thread had finally left me hollowed out inside.
By John Smith2 months ago in Geeks
When Ice Becomes a Battlefield
For most of the world, Greenland exists as a blur on the edge of the map—vast, frozen, distant. A place of ice sheets and silence. A place you don’t think about unless you’re scrolling past climate headlines or watching a documentary late at night.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
How Local Miami App Developers Approach UX and Performance?
It usually shows up in small ways. A user hesitates before tapping a button. Someone abandons a booking halfway through checkout. App store reviews mention that things feel “slow,” but no one can explain exactly where. For many Miami founders and product leads, this is the moment when they realize UX is not just about how an app looks. It is about how it behaves when real people use it on real devices, often under less-than-ideal conditions.
By Nick William2 months ago in Geeks
Access to the Dark Web. Content Warning.
The internet most people use every day is only a small part of what actually exists online. Websites like Google, YouTube, and social media platforms belong to what is called the surface web—pages that are indexed by search engines and easy to find. Beyond that lies the deep web, which includes private content such as email accounts, online banking pages, and subscription-based services. A much smaller and more mysterious part of the internet is known as the dark web.
By John Smith2 months ago in Geeks
The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is one of the most talked-about and controversial books on power, influence, and human behavior. First published in 1998, the book has gained a massive following among readers interested in psychology, leadership, strategy, and personal success. Loved by some and criticized by others, this book leaves a strong impression and sparks deep discussion about how power works in the real world.
By John Smith2 months ago in Geeks
Inside the Life of James Lipton
James Lipton was a legendary host on Bravo before Andy Cohen took over the late night on Bravo. James created and hosted a television called Inside the Actors Studio. Inside the Actors Studio is more than a talk show it is a seminar for actors in training getting to know film and television actors to share their experiences.Unlike standard celebrity interviews, the show explored Acting technique, Creative struggles, Professional training, Emotional preparation, and Directorial choices.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 months ago in Geeks
The Day Everything Changed
I missed the last bus on purpose. Not because I wanted to be stranded, but because I couldn’t face going home. That day had been one long unraveling—work mistakes, a call from my sister about our mother’s health, the kind of exhaustion that lives in your bones. The bus stop bench was cold, the sky bruised with storm clouds, and I just… stayed. Let the schedule pass. Let the world move on without me.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
Mobile App Budget Planning for Tampa Small Businesses
For small businesses in Tampa, mobile apps are no longer experimental tools. By 2026, they are increasingly tied to daily operations, customer retention, and revenue flow. That shift has changed how budgeting decisions are made.
By Samantha Blake2 months ago in Geeks
The Night I Stopped Waiting for Wings
I was fifteen the first time I saw the wings. It was 2009. My best friend and I huddled in her basement, sharing a bag of chips, eyes glued to the TV as women in glitter and lace walked like they owned the air itself. They were radiant, powerful, untouchable. One wore wings so wide they brushed the stage lights; another smiled like she held the secret to happiness itself.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
The Boy in the Rain
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not just running and tackling, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s about heart. About who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in Geeks
