Weird Things: Recent Episodes
Andrew Mayne
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young discuss the recent launch of the Soar app by OpenAI, its features, and how it quickly became a platform for both creating AI-generated videos and a new form of social media. They explore the app’s cameo feature, which allows users to create digital avatars and use them in videos, and how Mark Cuban used it for clever marketing. The hosts speculate on the future implications of AI in content creation, advertising, and the potential for new business models. They also share their personal experiences and tips for using the app, highlighting its potential for creators and advertisers alike.
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Brian Brushwood: Weapons
Justin Robert Young: The Studio episodes on casting the Kool-Aid Man movie and the Golden Globes
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood delve into NASA’s recent announcement about potential biosignatures found on Mars by the Perseverance rover. The conversation then shifts to the future of humanoid robots on Mars, with speculation on when the first robotic step might occur. They also touch upon the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in coding and its implications for various industries. Throughout, the trio explores the broader implications of these technologies for humanity’s future, both on Earth and in space.
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Andrew: The Naked Gun and Alien Earth
Justin: Friendship
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for the future of work and personal dependence on tech. They discuss the introduction of AI in various sectors, the potential for AI to replace human jobs, and the importance of adapting to and integrating AI into our lives responsibly. The conversation also touches on the significance of maintaining a balance between utilizing AI and retaining human skills and interactions. Additionally, they critique the media’s portrayal of AI development costs and highlight OpenAI’s initiative to create a job board for AI-related positions.
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Andrew Mayne: Foundation
Justin Robert Young: Daily Tech News Show’s AI-generated Isaac Asimov short stories
Brian Brushwood: Death Note
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the recent advancements in AI models and their implications for creative writing and podcasting. They discuss the introduction of open-source AI models, the nuances of AI-generated content, and share their personal experiences with using AI tools for creative and practical purposes. The hosts also engage in a live demonstration, using an AI model to generate a podcast episode script, showcasing the capabilities and potential of current AI technology in content creation.
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Andrew: Fantastic Four
Brian: Predator (1987 film)
Justin: Wednesday (TV series)
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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the latest in AI, discussing the release of GPT-4, MH-X AI, Elon Musk’s contributions, and the introduction of ChatGPT’s Agent Mode. They explore the potential of AI to revolutionize tasks from filling out PDFs to creating slide decks, while also touching on the importance of human elements like accountability and creativity. The conversation veers into the realms of education, the value of human interaction, and the evolving landscape of effort and output in the age of AI. Personal anecdotes and experiences with these AI tools provide a grounded perspective on their potential and limitations.
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Andrew Mayne: Mac Whisper
Brian Brushwood: Other humans
Justin Robert Young: Agent Mode
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the whirlwind of AI news, starting with Google’s I/O announcements, particularly their impressive V O 3 image generation model. They then shift to OpenAI’s advancements and discuss the intriguing, yet mysterious, hardware collaboration between OpenAI and Johnny Ive’s design firm. The trio also touches on Ant Philanthropic’s latest AI models, highlighting the rapid pace of AI development and its implications for various industries, especially Hollywood. The conversation veers into speculative territory with thoughts on how AI could revolutionize content creation, from corporate training videos to high school history projects. Despite the excitement, they remain cautiously optimistic, acknowledging the challenges and limitations that still exist.
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Brian: Friendship
Andrew: Blood Sport
Justin: Andor Season 2
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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young explore the fascinating pace of AI development, demonstrating with a live example how a 2D image can be transformed into a 3D model. They discuss the potential of AI in creating new entertainment and gaming experiences, and the implications of job automation. The conversation shifts to the ambitious projects of Colossal Bio, aiming to bring back extinct species like the dire wolf, and wraps up with speculative takes on the future of Marvel’s cinematic universe, particularly the potential of ‘Thunderbolts’ to redefine superhero team dynamics.
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Brian: The first fifteen minutes of Andor Season 2
Justin: The Righteous Gemstones
Andrew: Thunderbolts
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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young dive into a variety of topics, starting with the potential signatures of life on the exoplanet K2-18b, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope’s findings. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including the evolution from hydraulic to electric motors in robotics and the implications of quantum computing on AI’s future. A human cannonball incident brings a mix of awe and concern, showcasing the risks performers take. The episode wraps up with discussions on AI’s role in content creation and the ethical considerations of its advancements.
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Brian Brushwood: Social Studies on Hulu
Justin Robert Young: Daredevil on Disney+
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a nod to the anniversary of GPT-4, reflecting on its impact and the rapid pace of AI development. The conversation takes a historical detour to the Ramree Island crocodile attack during World War II, with Andrew using AI to sift fact from fiction in this tale of survival and crocodile-infested mangroves. The trio then shifts focus to Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to bring back the woolly mammoth, starting with genetically modified mice sporting thicker coats. This step towards de-extinction sparks a debate on the feasibility and ethics of resurrecting ancient species, alongside a whimsical discussion on whether organic or robotic mammoths will roam the earth first.
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Justin Robert Young: Levin by Cali Cowboys Boys
Brian Brushwood: The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos
Andrew Mayne: Daredevil Netflix Series
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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young, with a special appearance by Bella, embark on a journey through the latest in nano technology, showcasing a nano-scale video game that could revolutionize biomedical engineering and nanotechnology. They explore the advancements in AI, particularly in workflow automation and the challenges of nano-tech. The conversation shifts to the potential of AI in enhancing scientific experiments and the practical applications of automation in improving efficiency. The trio also touches upon the upcoming Starship launch, placing a friendly wager on its outcome. Throughout, they share their latest media picks and muse on the future of AI and human creativity.
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Brian: Reset by Dan Heath
Justin: Severance
Andrew: Mickey Mouse cartoons by Paul Rudish on Disney+
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a cosmic sigh of relief as the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth decrease. They ponder the implications of a moon impact, drawing parallels to sci-fi scenarios and historical events. The conversation then shifts to Microsoft’s announcement of a quantum computing breakthrough using exotic matter, sparking a discussion on the potential and current limitations of quantum computing. Andrew shares his recent Disneyland adventure, highlighting the magic of Rise of the Resistance and the charm of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, contrasting it with his disappointment in Galaxy’s Edge.
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Brian: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
Andrew: Disneyland, specifically Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
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In a thrilling episode devoid of AI discussions (initially), Andrew, Brian, and Justin tackle the alarming news of an asteroid, dubbed ‘Kanye’s next album’, with a 2.2% chance of colliding with Earth. The trio explores various mitigation strategies, including nuclear options, while lamenting their AI tool’s refusal to cooperate on other matters. The conversation shifts to the groundbreaking AI tool, Deep Research, and its potential to revolutionize information gathering. They also delve into the cultural significance of Bigfoot, based on a detailed report generated by Deep Research. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the latest Fantastic Four trailer, expressing cautious optimism for the film.
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Andrew: Mac Whisper
Brian: The Expanded Mind: Thinking Outside the Brain
Justin: Severance
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the rapid advancements in AI, focusing on DeepSeek’s R1 model and its cost-effective training methods. They discuss the skepticism and excitement surrounding DeepSeek’s claims and the broader implications for AI development and compute needs. The conversation shifts to OpenAI’s release of the O3 model, highlighting its reasoning capabilities and potential to accelerate the path to AGI. The trio also explores the role of open source in AI innovation, the significance of AI in mainstream discussions, and the future of AI-driven content creation and problem-solving.
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Andrew: Severance
Brian: Severance
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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapid advancements in AI, particularly highlighting the Chinese AI model Deep Seek and OpenAI’s latest creation, Operator. They discuss the technical achievements and controversies surrounding Deep Seek, its implications for the AI community, and the groundbreaking capabilities of Operator in controlling a browser to perform tasks. The conversation also touches on the broader impacts of AI on society, the internet, and how these tools could change our interaction with digital spaces.
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Andrew Mayne: Operator
Justin Robert Young: Operator
Brian Brushwood: Operator
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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young dive into the latest in AI advancements and the philosophical and practical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI). They start with a discussion on recent developments from OpenAI and Google, segue into a Wall Street Journal article questioning if AI has hit a developmental wall, and then explore the significant leap in AI capabilities with OpenAI’s O3 model. The conversation shifts to the potential for AGI within the next year and the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that has caused a stir in the AI community. Throughout, they explore the nuances of AI development, the potential for AGI, and the ethical considerations of AI training data.
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood take listeners on a fascinating exploration of entertainment’s past, present, and future. They kick off with a nostalgic look at how theme parks like Universal Studios have evolved, highlighting the technological advancements in attractions such as the Born Stunt Spectacular. The conversation then shifts to the potential of AI in creating immersive experiences, with Andrew sharing insights into reasoning models and the concept of AI agents. They also touch upon the importance of classic sci-fi literature, like ‘A Canticle for Leibowitz’, in understanding the roots of many modern narratives. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the implications of AI in programming and the potential for AI to revolutionize how we interact with technology and each other.
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Justin Robert Young: DEF CON Plan about Audio and Electronics
Brian Brushwood: A Canticle for Leibowitz
Andrew Mayne: Nosferatu by Robert Eggers
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood discuss the recent flurry of AI announcements from OpenAI’s Shipmas event and Google’s AI developments. They explore the implications of advanced AI models like GPT-3 and OpenAI’s O3, touching on their potential to revolutionize coding, problem-solving, and even the future of robotics and labor. The hosts speculate on how these technologies could lead to a new era of automation, where tasks from coding to physical labor could be handled by AI-driven robots. They also touch on the concept of physics simulators and their role in advancing robotics by allowing for more efficient testing and development.
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Brian: The Good Place
Justin: We Have Never Been Woke by Musa al-Gharbi
Andrew: What We Do in the Shadows
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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the cutting edge of AI technology. Andrew kicks things off with a magic trick performed for an AI, showcasing the interactive capabilities of current AI models. The trio discusses the recent advancements in AI, including live video features and the implications for content creation. They also delve into the capabilities and limitations of video generation tools like So, offering tips for users to get the most out of these platforms. The conversation highlights the rapid pace of AI development and its potential to revolutionize various industries.
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Brian Brushwood: Lower Decks
Justin Robert Young: OpenAI announcements on YouTube
Andrew Mayne: Not specified, but discussed disappointment with a certain sci-fi show and recommended Skeleton Crew
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a brief chat about the latest addition to Justin’s family and the implications of raising a child in today’s tech-saturated world. The conversation quickly shifts to Elon Musk’s recent showcase of Tesla’s advancements in robotics, including the Optimus robot and the Cyber Cab. The hosts speculate on the impact of these technologies on the future, from personal robotics to autonomous transportation networks. Additionally, they touch upon the phenomenon of sky quakes, debating their possible explanations and expressing skepticism about their origins. Throughout, the trio maintains a slightly irreverent tone, mixing in personal anecdotes and broader societal observations.
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Brian Brushwood: Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory Sutherland
Justin Robert Young: The Peripheral (TV Show)
Andrew Mayne: The 13th Warrior (Movie)
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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the advancements in AI, marvel at SpaceX’s successful catch of the Starship’s first stage, and ponder the future of robotics, including Tesla’s Optimus. They discuss the implications of these developments and share their excitement for what this means for the future. The conversation also touches on the potential for AI and robotics to revolutionize industries and personal capabilities, with a nod to the importance of keeping up with these technologies.
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Andrew Mayne: Tribalism is Dumb by Andrew Heaton
Brian Brushwood: The Apprentice movie
Justin Robert Young: Civil War by Alex Garland
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This week, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young explore the forefront of AI technology, from OpenAI’s Dev Day revelations to Meta’s video AI marvels. They discuss the practical applications and implications of these advancements, such as customer service bots and AI-assisted video production, while also pondering the ethical and professional impacts on fields like medicine. The episode veers into a critique of current content production costs and praises for shows that manage to do more with less. Picks from the hosts include AI-related resources and entertainment that captures the spirit of innovation.
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Justin Robert Young: Agatha: Coven of Chaos on Disney+
Brian Brushwood: Only Murders in the Building
Andrew Mayne: Awillow.com/book by JF Dubeau
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a chat about the weather before diving into the world of augmented reality and virtual reality. They discuss the limitations of Apple’s Vision Pro and the potential of Facebook’s Project Orion, comparing the two and expressing their hopes for the future of AR. The conversation then shifts to acoustic holograms, showcasing how sound can be used to manipulate objects in space, creating what could be the future of holographic displays. The trio also touches on the advancements in AI, demonstrating how smaller, faster models can generate content and perform tasks with impressive speed and accuracy. Throughout the episode, the hosts maintain a slightly irreverent tone, mixing in their personal experiences and opinions on the tech industry.
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Brian Brushwood: I’m Beginning to Get Worried About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin
Justin Robert Young: Mr. McMahon on Netflix
Andrew Mayne: Alien Rom
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a discussion that starts with Justin’s craving for a burrito and evolves into a conversation about the future of delivery services, including drones and autonomous vehicles like Waymo and Zoox. They explore the implications of AI advancements for space exploration, particularly on Mars, and the ethical considerations of colonizing planets with existing ecosystems. The trio also touches on the potential for AI in scientific research and ends with a speculative journey into a cave, humorously debating the essentials one might need, from snacks to an air horn.
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Justin Robert Young: The Wire Season 2
Brian Brushwood: The Sopranos
Andrew Mayne: The Eagle
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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young kick off the episode with a dive into AI advancements, particularly focusing on OpenAI’s new model, Strawberry. Andrew shares a personal anecdote about attending a Matrix screening that turns into a surprise adventure, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the importance of choosing the ‘red pill’ moments. The discussion shifts to SpaceX’s latest mission, Polaris Dawn, marking significant milestones in private space exploration. The episode wraps up with the hosts sharing their latest Netflix picks, all while weaving in their unique insights and irreverent humor.
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Justin Robert Young: The Perfect Couple on Netflix
Brian Brushwood: Rebel Ridge on Netflix
Andrew Mayne: Rip on Netflix
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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young (eventually) take us on a journey from the depths of space to the mysteries of our ancient past. They kick off with space news, discussing the return path for astronauts via SpaceX, not Boeing’s Starliner, and delve into the grounding of SpaceX launches due to a mishap. The conversation then shifts to a natural phenomenon where butterflies harness static electricity, and ancient shark attack victims, suggesting our long history with these marine predators. The aquatic ape theory is skeptically revisited, pondering human evolution’s ties to water. The episode wraps up with a dive into the MCU, specifically the Secret Invasion series, contrasting its comic book origins with its MCU portrayal, and reflecting on the MCU’s evolution and future.
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Brian Brushwood: Secret Invasion (comic book)
Andrew Mayne: Foundation (novel series by Isaac Asimov)
Justin Robert Young: Being a new dad
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In Andrew’s absence, Justin Robert Young and Brian Brushwood tackle the recent SpaceX launch hiccup, where a ‘very rare glitch’ led to an unscheduled disassembly mid-mission, potentially jeopardizing the Starlink satellites’ deployment. The duo then shifts gears to a speculative debate on the future of human genetic modification for space travel, pondering the ethical implications and societal acceptance of such advancements. Amidst these discussions, they touch on AI’s role in music creation, sharing anecdotes and opinions on its evolving presence in the arts.
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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of aviation technology. They discuss the myriad of companies attempting to develop next-generation aerial vehicles, including those adding excessive propellers to electric helicopters in hopes of making flying cars a reality. The trio delves into alternative aviation technologies, such as gyrocopters and other innovative designs that aim to improve safety and efficiency in air travel. Despite some companies’ unfortunate mishaps, including founders dying during testing, the hosts remain optimistic about the future of aviation, predicting the use of human-rated flying vehicles in cities by the end of the decade.
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Andrew Mayne: The Prestige
Justin Robert Young: X-Men ’97
Brian Brushwood: Sh?gun
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Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young dissect Apple’s approach to integrating AI into its ecosystem with a strong emphasis on privacy. They speculate on the implications of Apple’s strategy to handle AI processing on-device as much as possible, while also offering cloud processing with user permission. The trio discusses the technical hurdles, Apple’s historical stance on privacy, and how these factors influence the development of Siri and other Apple services. They ponder the future of AI in Apple products, including the potential for Siri to become smarter and more useful, and the integration of third-party AI models.
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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young embark on a technological odyssey, starting with Andrew’s recent acquisition of a Bamboo A1 3D printer. The excitement is palpable as Andrew shares his adventures in 3D printing everything from knives to whirligigs, showcasing the printer’s impressive capabilities. The conversation then shifts to AI, with the trio exploring Claude 3.5 and its ability to generate games and video content on the fly. From creating simple games with just a few prompts to discussing the future of 3D printing and AI in creative industries, the episode is a deep dive into how these technologies are reshaping our world.
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Brian Brushwood: The Dark Tower movie
Justin Robert Young: Audio AI for generating music
Andrew Mayne: Old Doctor Who episodes
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence, focusing on the recent announcements and developments from OpenAI and Google. They discuss the significance of OpenAI’s GPT-4.0, its capabilities, and how it was presented to the public through a live demonstration, contrasting it with Google’s approach of showing pre-recorded demos of their AI technology, Astra. The hosts explore the strategic timing of these announcements, the competitive nature of the AI industry, and the implications of these advancements for the future of technology. They also touch upon the broader landscape of AI research, including the contributions of other companies and the importance of management in driving innovation.
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Andrew: Interview with the Vampire series on AMC
Justin: OpenAI’s YouTube channel
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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood tackle a range of topics from AI ethics and controversies surrounding celebrity voices in AI models, to the future of space exploration and the intriguing possibility of communicating with whales. Andrew shares insights from his time at OpenAI, debunking rumors about the misuse of Scarlett Johansson’s voice and discussing the advancements in AI technology. The trio also delves into the progress and challenges faced by space companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX, and the potential for humanity’s future in space. Additionally, they explore the fascinating idea of communicating with extraterrestrial life and the ethical considerations of advanced technologies.
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Brian: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
Andrew: Severance (TV series)
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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a philosophical journey, starting with a tribute to the late Daniel Dennett, whose work on consciousness and thought experiments left a profound impact on Andrew. The conversation then shifts to AI, with Facebook’s new Llama 3 model stirring the pot in the open-source community, and robotics, where Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas robot demonstrates terrifying agility. The episode wraps up with the discovery of a potentially record-breaking fossilized snake, sparking a mix of awe and existential dread among the hosts.
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Andrew Mayne: Consciousness Explained by Daniel Dennett
Brian Brushwood: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Justin Robert Young: House of the Dragon (HBO series)
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the fascinating frontier of AI-generated music. They kick things off with a nod to AI’s role in creating a musical version of Doom, then pivot to discussing various AI music platforms like Sun AI and Audio, comparing their capabilities and outputs. The trio marvels at the potential for AI to revolutionize everything from personalized songs about daily itineraries to educational tunes about complex subjects like Broca’s area in the brain. Throughout, they maintain a blend of awe and skepticism, pondering the implications of AI’s rapid development on creativity, education, and personal expression.
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Brian Brushwood: Fallout TV series
Justin Robert Young: The Regime on HBO
Andrew Mayne: Shogun
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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence, discussing its current capabilities, future potential, and ethical considerations. From AI’s role in personal training and spam evolution to its application in coding and art generation, the hosts cover a broad spectrum. They highlight the efficiency and affordability of AI in creating content, including music and images, and ponder its impact on the creative industry. The conversation also touches on the regulatory landscape, with a particular focus on the EU’s approach to AI governance.
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Justin Robert Young: The Regime on HBO Max
Brian Brushwood: The Naked Gun
Andrew Mayne: sun.ai and cursor.sh
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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through a variety of topics, starting with a real-world disaster involving a boat crash and a collapsed bridge. They speculate on the implications of tainted fuel and the role of the National Transportation Safety Board in such incidents. The conversation then shifts to the potential for economic and infrastructural disasters, including the hypothetical use of nuclear weapons to disrupt GPS systems. The hosts also discuss the fragility of modern infrastructure and the importance of disaster preparedness. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of technology and security, with a focus on the challenges posed by AI and deepfakes in authenticating identity. They explore the idea of a secure, emergency communication system to verify callers during crises. Finally, the hosts share their picks, including a book recommendation and thoughts on the Netflix adaptation of ‘The Three-Body Problem’, noting its strengths and weaknesses.
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Brian Brushwood: ‘Super Communicators’ book
Justin Robert Young: ‘The Attention Factory’ book
Andrew Mayne: ‘The Three-Body Problem’ on Netflix
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a variety of topics starting with Boom’s attempt to bring back supersonic flight, despite the historical and regulatory hurdles. They also touch on the story of a toxic cat in Japan that fell into a vat of chemicals, raising concerns about its whereabouts. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including its use in automating mundane tasks and its potential impact on various industries. The hosts share their excitement and concerns about the future of AI, emphasizing its role as a powerful tool rather than a wish-granting entity. The episode wraps up with discussions on the economic implications of AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities.
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Brian Brushwood: The Good Place
Justin Robert Young: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Andrew Mayne: Dune Part Two
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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a whirlwind of topics, starting with a unique birthday greeting from an internet celebrity to Justin, courtesy of Andrew. The conversation quickly shifts to the latest achievements in space exploration with SpaceX’s Starship making headlines. However, the meat of the discussion lies in the advancements in AI and robotics, particularly with a company integrating ChatGPT with robots to perform household tasks. The trio marvels at the rapid pace of technological advancements and speculates on the future implications for society, labor, and even off-world colonization. Amidst the awe, there’s a touch of concern about the societal adjustments required to embrace this new era.
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Brian Brushwood: Flash Gordon
Andrew Mayne: Cursor
Justin Robert Young: Dark Dive by Andrew Mayne
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a chat about SpaceX’s upcoming Starship launch and the company’s approach to failure as a step towards innovation. They delve into the history of space travel, highlighting the Space Shuttle’s design compromises and the importance of testing. The conversation shifts to Apple’s VR headset, with Brian sharing his mixed feelings about its practicality and Apple’s missed opportunity to create compelling content for spatial computing. The trio then explores the ambitious project of resurrecting woolly mammoths by Colossal Biosciences, discussing the scientific and ethical implications. Lastly, they touch upon the intriguing possibility of naturally occurring hydrogen production within Earth, which could revolutionize energy sources.
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Andrew: Plasma Channel on YouTube
Brian: Dune Part Two
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The boys discuss space, technology and where American monkeys came from.
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In an episode that could be mistaken for a cryptic message left by time travelers, Andrew offers a brief apology to the Weird Things audience for the recent lack of episodes. He assures listeners that while the episodes have been recorded, changes in the backend process have led to a temporary blackout. The episode ends with a promise of a return to normalcy, leaving listeners to ponder the mysteries of what these ‘backend changes’ could entail.
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Recorded 2/16/2024.
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OHO! BEHOLD WHAT MYSTERIES LAY BEYOND IN THE REALITY WHERE BRIAN GETS TO TYPE THIS TEXT HERE! YES! THE EPISODES WILL BE CAUGHT UP! YES! PATREON WILL GET CURRENT!
…But most importantly: yes. Nobody can stop Brian from writing whatever he wants here. ?
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Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI!
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Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI!
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Whale songs and AI tools.
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Justin: Squid Game: The Challenge
Brian: Amanda Knox
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Google’s new AI launch might not be what it seems.
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Justin: Fargo
Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max
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ChatGPT, sing Happy Birthday to yourself in the style of Dolly Parton.
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Justin: Night Owl by Andrew Mayne
Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max
Brian: Suspense on Apple Podcasts
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A Thai restaurant tried to game Google, but accidentally went viral. We knew Google paid Apple a lot to be the default search engine. We didn’t know it was a lot. The Humane AI Pin? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Justin: Space: 1969 from Bill Oakley
Brian: Play Date
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Out of the fire and into the even hotter frying pan! The end of the iTunes brand? Millenial speak. Snoozing, but not necessarily losing. A 104-year-old silent film is found. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Justin: Going Infinite from Michael Lewis
Brian: The Canceling of the American Mind
Bryce: Crow Country
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Phone wars, flame wars, nearly-warring podcasters! The simple task of geopolitics. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Curiosity Show on YouTube and “This Isn’t a Ponzi Scheme” from Coffeezilla
Brian: The Economist Podcasts+
Bryce: Kagi Search
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We’re back, making it so weird! The longterm effects of gravity on bone density. Cold blooded, goated, incredibly gucci. Playing around with a voice-assistant-turned-dungeon-master. No After Things this week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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We’re joined with Andrew Heaton of Alienating the Audience and The Poliotical Orphanage. Why the moon landing is an evergreen conspiracy. Moon pranks! A stealth jet tries out a DIY autonomous driving mode after an ejection over South Carolina. Space and our role in “splooging the universe.” Will prompt engineers be automated away by AI? No After Things this week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
Check out Andrew Heaton’s new podcast, Interstellar Vagabonding
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Andrew announced that he’s leaving OpenAI after a very positive experience! What’s next for him after years of being in the AI space. What will his new venture, Interdimensional.ai, offer to bridge the gap between ideas and new AI technologies? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Joker
Justin: The Afterparty
Bryce: Interdimensional.ai
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New NASA job listing: UAP expert! An object at Mexico’s Congress purports to be a mummified alien…it’s probably not. Decongestants in the US are pretty ineffective, says the FDA. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Superman film franchise
Justin: Tenacious D – The Road to Redunktion
Brian: Baldur’s Gate 3
Bryce: Taskmaster
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iPhones, can you believe they’ve made 15 of them so far? Smartphones and how we own them have changed multiple times now. What could be next in the next, best iPhone? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Paul Reubens, The Pee-Wee Herman Show Justin: March to the Majority from […]
Florida man is rescued from oceanic hamster ball incident…again. Golden orbs from the bottom of the sea that we can’t identify. Eggs? Peruvians have a theory on the alien-like disappearances of gold and villagers. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: The Righteous Gemstones
Justin: The Afterparty
Brian: Our Flag Means Death
Bryce: Taskmaster
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There’s actually too much to watch now. Can a 20-year-old book give us a sign on the next steps of online media? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
Picks: The Long Tail from Chris Anderson and FREE from Chris Anderson
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Bear or Nah? “Training” goldfish. Basically-Confirmed: LK-99 is not a room-temperature superconductor. The latest race to the South Pole. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Brian: The Afterparty
Bryce: Planet of the Bass from Kyle Gordon
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We can see our boundaries of “The Internet” fading and being lost to time. What does permanence in data mean? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Justin: Audio Hijack Brian: Airplane II: The Sequel Bryce: Paste Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things […]
Wading through the uncertainty surrounding research on a room-temperature superconductor. What are the benefits if it’s true and how much validity do we see in the progress so far? Riddle me this, alien lifeforms. What’s an electric vehicle you basically never have to charge? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: […]
Bryce talks out a new idea for LFG Marbles: a patron race series with changes to appeal to live and video-on-demand viewers. What are the stakes? What are the comps? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on […]
Do not panic: there wasn’t even a lioness to begin with! The new bisexual kings of the jungle. NASA goes Plus. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Oppenheimer and Barbie Brian: Marvel Snap Bryce: “ChatGPT makes a Board Game.” from Valefisk Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]
Artificial intelligence? P’shaw! Give me artificial languages! What could you do with an artificial or minimal language to benefit humanity? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mini Language on Medium Bryce: Things app Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! […]
Let’s say technology keeps accelerating–how do we make a Starfleet? Spreading humanity across the universe and how we might deal with extra-terrestrial life (especially compared to terrestrial life!) Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Marvelous Videos on YouTube and Beast Philanthropy on YouTube Bryce: Five Star Chef Support Weird Things […]
A casual extra chat with Dr. Daniel Simons about diagnosticians, expertise information, and Andrew’s blockbuster formula to make best-selling book. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Be sure to check out Dr. Simons’s “Nobody’s Fool” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! […]
We’re joined with Dr. Daniel Simons to talk about his viral Invisible Gorilla experiment, errors and data fraud in scientific studies, and his new book “Nobody’s Fool.” The line between misinformation and being incorrect. Scammer grammar is debated! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Be sure to check out Dr. Simons’s “Nobody’s […]
Streaming has taken a new turn the past few years, but it likely won’t be an extension of the early-COVID explosive growth and spending. Netflix is now an old dog and things like Jury Duty are taking way more cultural cache than The Rings of Power. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After […]
We pull at the new Threads app and pick apart the maybe next big thing or maybe not who knows! UFOs/UAPs are still a present idea, but we’re short on meaningful evidence to analyze. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Blinkist and Justin: The Idol Brian: Far Cry 6 Bryce: […]
VR, MR, XR, A-Arrrrgh, or maybe, just maybe…maybe. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via RSS and iTunes. Follow us on Facebook Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/AfterThings063023.mp3
Virgin Galactic finally took their first paid-passengers across the Karman line, even if they’re behind competitors. The new Indy movie sparks a conversation about how sequels should build and explore new ideas. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Satyaprem Ki Katha Justin: Stories of our times Brian: Asteroid City Bryce: […]
Andrew went to VidCon and interfaced with The Youths. We rizz up Andrew and see if he would even hug Baby Gronk. Does childhood today compare to childhood in the 90’s? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Disney Spellstruck and Amazon Kindle Bryce: PPKP+ Get After Things before anyone […]
A high-tech face-off may happen in a very low-tech way. We talk about the tragedy of the Titan submersible, what is and isn’t okay to comment on, and the culture around real-life epics compared to their fictionalized portrayals. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Remember from Lisa Genova Justin: You […]
Coded conspiracy theories and a UFO cold war raging on for decades? Are we in a simulation or not? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: and WWDC 23 Sessions Justin: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Brian: American Vandal Bryce: AirPods Pro Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe […]
Andrew’s been deep in memory-training and it’s important to remember: memory is fallible! How do false memories begin and who is susceptible? Brian’s DIY method of journaling and next-day planning. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Pick: ChatGPT now on iOS Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) […]
Apple’s Vision Pro was announced this week. What does the first product look like and how do we feel about this vision for the future? Googly eyes, resolution, field of view, and more speculation. . Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The History of the Future from Blake Harris Justin: […]
You show this eyeball-looking thing some respect! A neat idea for invasive species. Blue Origin is tapped to make the second-next lunar lander and we debate the worthiness of doing that now. pando pando pando pando. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!]
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Justin: I Think You Should Leave, season 3
Brian: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Bryce: EGG GAME
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Bryce jumped on the whiteboard train feet-first and we chat about whiteboards, writing and organizing tasks, habit-building, and getting motivated to start. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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In a follow-up to last week, we talk a bit about the idea behind hypnosis (stage and therapeutic) and what, if any, effects someone could feel and why. Suggestion, mesmerism, altered states, mesmerism, and a little thing we call “mesmerism.” Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!]
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Andrew: Mind Map Mastery from Tony Buzan
Justin: Grouse House on YouTube
Brian: Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe
Bryce: The Diplomat
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A memory test for the guys and a discussion on memory. How people like the late Harry Lorayne and others keep memories and some discussion on the differences between photographic memory, autobiographical memory, mnemonics, and more. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!]
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Justin: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Brian: The Science of Storytelling from Will Storr
Bryce: Disney’s Fastpass from Defunctland
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Tips direct from Andrew on how to level up your ChatGPT prompts straight from the robot-horse’s mouth. Easy tips to add more context and style, create outlines, and automate common requests. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Starship is likely to miss the end-of-April deadline for the 2-pies bet. What ever happened to Boeing Starliner? Ghostwriting (when the ghost is an artificial intelligence). Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Star Trek: Picard season 3
Justin: Succession
Bryce: Paradise Killer and LFG Marbles on Thursdays
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Listener David asks for advice on how to portion out time for longer-term projects? Our advice and tips for getting things done with momentum and phases. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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ULA tests the launch pads as they experience an “explode-y” test launch of the Vulcan Centaur. Airports, seaports, spaceports? PIE ALERT: Starship is on the pad! What would you do-oo-oo for a Klondike (blank)? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Space Ice on YouTube and Harry Lorayne
Justin: Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe
Brian: Nobody’s Fool from Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris
Bryce: Learning “Mathcore?” w/ The Callous Daoboys on Modern Rogue
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ULA tests the launch pads as they experience an “explode-y” test launch of the Vulcan Centaur. Airports, seaports, spaceports? PIE ALERT: Starship is on the pad! What would you do-oo-oo for a Klondike (blank)? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
Picks:
Andrew: Space Ice on YouTube and Harry Lorayne
Justin: Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe
Brian: Nobody’s Fool from Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris
Bryce: Learning “Mathcore?” w/ The Callous Daoboys on Modern Rogue
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Professional podcasters Justin and Brian give some dirt on the upcoming third season of World’s Greatest Con and talk openly about their vantage point on ads in the podcasting space. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
World’s Greatest Con
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Manimal and actors jumping between comedy and action. Call Samantha? It’s a living! The Starship bet is updated and it’s double-or-nothing time! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Chaos on the Bridge and What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Dave Not Coming Back
Brian: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Bryce: World’s Greatest Con S3
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Brian’s hodge-podge to-do system led to catastrophe. Smart devices and “accessing the home network.” An update on Andrew’s experience using Tonal, the home-gym installed on a wall. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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More ChatGPT discussion as a new Plugins feature enables a chatbot to make reservations and do scientific calculations. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: ScreenPix and Riley Brown AI
Justin: Atlanta
Brian: Pinball
Bryce: Lucky Hank
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Bryce has an update on how his Blind Corners project went from 0 to 1 with a Substack. How do you break down barriers or build excitement? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Arduboy
Justin: ChatGPT-4
Brian: Ted Lasso season 3
Bryce: DALL-E
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We grill Andrew just a bit for info on the new ChatGPT-4 launch and more hot takes on artificial intelligence in the contemporary world. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Star Trek: Picard and Gel Blaster
Justin: History of the World: Part II
Brian: Welcome to the Monkey House from Kurt Vonnegut
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Bryce has an idea, but not much more than that? What can a F1 pickem league turn into and how do you plus it? Plus, ChatGPT and a pitch for a presidential TV show. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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The Department of Energy and FBI make waves by broadly supporting a lab leak theory for COVID-19. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully makes it to the ISS for a 6-month space trip. Florida has been expanding a high-speed train line and there is a trail of death in its wake!! Let’s make a videogame, okay? There’s billions of users howling for us! Take a look at my attic. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: The Star Rover from Jack London
Justin: Cunk on Earth
Brian: We’re Not Wrong podcast
Bryce: Hello Tomorrow!
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Rovio announced a surprising change to one of their flagship games: they’re trying to remove it! Value propositions and how difficult it is to change directions once your project is out. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Justin: TV Funhouse – Disney Vault
Brian: The Ur-Quan Masters
Bryce: Schafpudel’s guide to Petz
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Three parts to an aerial…experience. Samsung lets you AI-ify your voice. Sorry–a what musical? We get a little phallic. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Justin and Brian: The Status Game from Will Storr
Bryce: Newsblur
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Adapting and adaptability. How do you balance quality and quantity while taking advantage of new spaces? Effort in a world where effort gets more and more efficient. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Super Mario Odyssey
Brian: Cunk on Earth
Bryce: Poker Face
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Pranks and the mysterious “Outhouse Gang.” Trains and planes–minus dames. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: The English
Justin: Modern Rogue – 80 lbs. Thermite v. Car
Brian: Where Is My Flying Car? from J. Storrs Hall and Cunk on Earth
Bryce: Marvel’s Midnight Suns
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Health talk today! Apps we like and handling cravings. Diet and exercise stories from not-professionals about getting started and staying regular. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Apple Watch Ultra
Bryce: JEFIT and Lose It!
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Nothing Forever, a 24/7 livestream written by GPT that offers a glimpse into a future of entertainment. A sighting over the American west that international actors signals to spy movies. Espionage: it’s real! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Tulsa King
Justin: Only Murders in the Building
Bryce: Don’t Pick Up the Phone and Wikipedia: Strip search phone call scam
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A simple way to add some color to any to-do workflow and the thorny(?) side of the emoji-emoticon war. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Slow Horses
Brian: You Have the Right to Remain Innocent from James Duane
Bryce: Things app
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Gobots, Transformers, and a real transforming robot! Oh you like eInk? Wear every book on your face then. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: C-SPAN
Justin: Poker Face
Brian: Wave Twisters – DJ Qbert
Bryce: Marvel Midnight Suns
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How moving can affect the creative process. Brian and Justin talk about the newly-revealed topic of World’s Greatest Con season 3 and how they’ve got an exclusive new look at the story that’s never been told before. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Coffeezilla on YouTube
Justin: The Last of Us
Brian: Marvel Snap
Bryce: The Last of Us
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Hey everyone, Bryce here with an update for you! We took the week off again due to the holiday calendar and some moving, but want to give you a little bit of weirdness. Lets you and me do a mini Weird Things!
Links:
https://www.sciencealert.com/male-wasps-have-been-seen-using-their-genitals-as-weapons-against-predators
https://askentomologists.com/2015/09/23/why-cant-male-bees-or-wasps-sting/
https://www.riffusion.com/
https://apnews.com/article/science-oddities-8b26a14165106b27610727264043e8c6
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A new app has been making waves in the image generation space with “magic avatars.” We talk about the experience of a pay AI art bot and what we think it could do to impact human artists and art. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Taking Birken-stock of this Steve Jobs item auction. A new item has been made an “intangible cultural heritage” item. Disney shows off research into easier video de-aging. We’re going goblin mode on the new words of the year. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Justin: Planet Money #874: Hot Dog Hail Mary
Brian: The Last of Us coming to HBO
Bryce: 1899
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We’re in holiday mode as we talk about roosters, the etymology of adages, and where we think the future of social networks will go. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via […]
Artemis I is launched! Still expensive, but it’s rounded the moon already. Things get spicy as we talk Twitter and what/who may be leaving the website and what may replace the bird-shaped hole. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Arson Watch Justin: Scam Stuff email list Brian: Blind Students Learn […]
The Modern Rogue and Scam Nation short-form video experiment continues on and to rousing success. What lessons have we learned from over a month of making Tiktoks and YouTube Shorts? Alphabet basically owns the internet, but is it being a good steward? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Brian: Twitter […]
Tech is advancing at such a rapid clip–and its failures happen just as quickly. Impossible, Premium Blood. Exposing that which shall not be named? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Dark Side of the Ring and Andor: Vol. 1 Official Soundtrack Brian: Marvel Snap Bryce: TUNIC and Let’s Build a […]
A (final?) update on Structured and the benefits of hitting the hay punctually. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via RSS and iTunes. Follow us on Facebook Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/AfterThings103122.mp3
Why are these blocks closed? Is it teens? A buzzy eviction case. Family photo time! Something hit Mars and we can see it! Gross monkeys. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: The White Lotus Brian: The White Lotus Bryce: CodeNoodles Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things […]
The binge watching trend: is it in danger becuse week-after-week is better? With Netflix relenting on offering an ad-supported plan, could binging be on the chopping block too? What do we like personally and creatively? What metrics do streamers and platforms consider for new programs? Do algorithms reflect viewer habits? Send your project questions/ideas to […]
What is this?! An image the guys have to decipher. Interviewing yourself almost 4 decades later explored. Lurk moar!!1 Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” See the picture from the first story here! Picks: Andrew: House of the Dragon Justin: The Thick of It Brian: Moonfall Bryce: Truth in 24 (full film) […]
Bryce admits to a productivity solution that can’t be beat. Did you know your iPhone can do something an kinda expensive website can do? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: ScreenFlow and Google Colab Brian: Six Thinking Hats from Edward de Bono Bryce: Splice and Bryce on the Beyond […]
Elephants are remarkably similar to THIS mammal. Adcubes in space? It’s more likely than you think. What might mass-interactive movies look like? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Andrew’s guide to using OpenAI Whisper Brian: AGAINST Bryce: TUNIC Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on […]
After a few weeks of trying out short-form video on YouTube, what seems to be the early indicators of how they’re received? What goes into making thoughtful short-form videos? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Brian: Ask from Ryan Levesque Bryce: Arcade Paradise Get After Things before anyone else (now […]
SpinLaunch celebrated their 10th launch using a “kinetic launch system” to throw small payloads into the atmosphere. Confusion in the skies and over the airwaves. Weird Things Fish Oil will keep you young forever*. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: House of the Dragon Brian: The Economist’s “The Prince” podcast […]
Justin and Bryce both tried out the Structured app we talked about last week and have some critical feedback. What features stick out after a week of use? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” “The World’s Most Satisfying Checkbox”: https://www.andy.works/words/the-most-satisfying-checkbox Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by […]
NASA’S DART mission will happen between us recording this and you hearing it! The Delicacies of the Road. Foxy fishing makes history. Shoebacca’s storied entrance. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Don’t Explain coming to all podcast directories Brian: Trombone Champ Bryce: Cult of the Lamb Support Weird Things on […]
Bryce is diving into a new todo/calendar hybrid app, Structured. How do we use apps and plan our days? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Beyond Fireship Justin: House of the Dragon Brian: Life’s Work from David Milch Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by […]
Artemis is still on Earth and over-budget. What could we have done at the time to better spend that money and time? Any updates on last week’s Blue Origin launch anomaly? Rocket Lab sends satellites up in their 30th space mission. A new shape of monitor that offers a virtual-large screen at juuuuust the right […]
The Navy finally rejects a FOIA campaign to find more footage of UAPs, unidentified aerial phenomena. Rare Snake Alert! Volcanoes: how vulnerable are we? Three stories of space “whoopsie-doodles.” THEY GOT TOO MANY NEW WORDS! After Things is taking the week off! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: What We […]
Andrew’s considering a move from LA to San Francisco–even though he’s totally work-from home. What’s his anxiety around moving and being closer to his cutting-edge job? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Brian: The Rehearsal Bryce: Slime Rancher Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting […]
Westworld re-watching update and prequelling Jurassic Park. NASA’s Artemis I rocket launch has been scrubbed. What does it mean that this Earth-to-Moon-to-Earth mission has jumped the gun and doesn’t intend to reconsider? A space startup is looking to observe the clouds of Venus. William Shatner has been deep faked into an…”interactive” video chat bot. Got […]
Long-time listener Joe Diamond writes in and asks about his EPK–electronic press kit. What works and what improvements can you make when presenting yourself in a freeform brochure of your own design? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird […]
What is the first plant we should grow on Mars? And the second? Did older civilizations leave us warnings about natural and environmental disaster? The Zoo Crew have to investigate and finger an animal in a 911 call curiosity. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: South Park: The 25th Anniversary […]
Concrete: what do you know about it! A new material that could be an AI tech breakthrough. Starlink modems “hacked.” Space bubbles!!! What if Google or Amazon went down? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” After Things is taking the week off! We’ll be After next time! Picks: Andrew: Westworld Brian: Westworld […]
Bryce reports in on how his marbles project is doing after having launched a Patreon. What levels is it setup in and how could he expand what he offers to supporters without compromising the show? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) […]
Confusion in print: can an artificial intelligence hold a patent? Stories from using the DALL-E system and prompts that create interesting images. Some of the precarious parts of AI media generation. One man responsible for two VERY weird things. Shut up! A lovefest for Jeff McBride. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” […]
Andrew shares the story of Simon Coronel, who took won the FISM Grand Prix Close-up, the top-level international competition for magic. How does your journey affect your goal and how can you keep your eyes on that goal? What is your label and does your label meet your goal? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, […]
Justin’s back from the European Weird League. Let’s have a movie night–what snacks do we need? How big of a snake would you live next to? Birds! Where are they and how do we protect crops from them? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: ADVChina on YouTube and Westworld Justin: […]
How do you get an opportunity in a time of high convenience and tech? To get started, who has to tell you yes? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Bryce: Real Sports, July 2022 – Sumo and Habits on iOS Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) […]
Stone-cold philosophy is blowing up! We have new information on “Bionic speed reading.” Conflicts online and having empathy. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Hexaflexagons video from Vihart and Vihart on YouTube Brian: Lamb from Christopher Moore Bryce: Resident Evil Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things […]
We talk about the first images released from the James Webb Space Telescope and some of the oddities you might have missed. Researchers think they’ve found a new mammal that farms, but the jury’s still out. 20 questions: why is a man suing Bass Pro Shops? Rounded out with some interesting DALL-E ideas: what does […]
Brian held his first class on being a creative and story-telling. How did it go? How much confidence does he have for it? What goals did he hit and what’s next? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things […]
Videogames in 1D and 4D: they’re here! The fourth-dimension doesn’t have to be time, it can be an intersection of 3D and 2D spaces. What about simple 3D image generation? Cool DALL-E conversations from people who have the future of wish-granting powers. How can artificial intelligence like DALL-E 2 go from a superb toy to […]
How do you keep track of reminders? Email, notes, whiteboards, what works for us? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via RSS and iTunes. Follow us on Facebook Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/AfterThings062022.mp3
We need to think big. Starship will be big and they’ve got a big build bill. Hotels in space: good idea or bad? Where does space tourism sit in the economic model of space? Can we see more from space by looking directly into our sun? Probably! Artificial intelligence and fusion and automation could open […]
We’re back and we are imagining training artificial intelligence to create dynamic media that can be rewritten, recut, and A/B tested in realtime. What would a post-scarcity world look like post-tech-singularity? A future where real-time media modification could be automatic–that’s coming from a world where animatronics can do human-sized stunts on a theme park schedule. […]
We go up and up in SpaceX’s Starbase rocket facility, which the FAA has approved for rocket launches (given a few dozen changes). A bet is made! Will a fully-reusable rocket launch twice within this calendar year? Would you take $2,000 to leave your house for about 30 days (some details apply)? Got something weird? […]
What’s the difference between 5 million views on 1 video and 50,000 views on 100 videos? BeReal, a new social network around once-a-day posting, brings a conversation about being authentic online and how limits differentiate BeReal from Instagram and TikTok. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Blue Apron Justin: […]
Rogue planets: loose masses or alien buses? Avatar normalized tentacle videos and Papyrus. Megalodons may have been made extinct by another species. If we could control our atmosphere mix, would more oxygen be better or worse? We could be coming up to some big questions. Brian really wants to laser-etch the moon. Got something weird? […]
Update time: Bryce’s LFG Marbles project is back on and he talks about opening a Patreon, diving right in from zero, and the anxiety of not doing it. Brian finally kicks off a project to hold business classes. The freeing feeling of talking to a smaller, select group. Business guru or business guru for sale? […]
Starliner docks to the ISS finally! Boeing is catching up to a SpaceX milestone, why aren’t there more successful copycats? How does “just-in-time” manufacturing and management leave us vulnerable? Listener RJ shares a local mystery of an animal-like mystery and we’ve got hypotheses. Foviated rendering and how technology advancements will create more sophisticated compression eventually! […]
Slowing down and enjoying something or an international war crime? How is text being handled in a modern age and what could the next information delivery medium look like? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: River Out of Eden from Richard Dawkins Justin: The Pentaverate Brian: Animal Jam Bryce: […]
Humans: we’re symbiotes and you gotta take care of your microbiota! Speed reading: seems effective, but is it the ultimate, fastest way to read? How could text, audio, and tactile technology increase our reading absorption today and tomorrow? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: PhraseReader Justin: Everything Everywhere All at […]
Listener Nate is fascinated by DALL-E 2, but doesn’t know where to start. How can you get into ML/neural net technology and what are good tricks for making the most of self-driven coding education? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Fireship on YouTube Brian: The Book of Niall from […]
Traffic signs are so clever and smart, but are they making the roads safer? Smiley face. Do you like magic and are you anti-social? Grab your sporks: people are pretty random. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Yellowstone Justin: Severance Brian: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Bryce: Knotwords Support Weird […]
Twitter accepted Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter. Is Twitter inevitable? What are the uncertainties and what can we infer from the little we know? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Pick: Bryce: Killing Time at Lightspeed Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things […]
A simian savior. Just tap us out whenever this gets “too heavy.” Nuclear power works, why aren’t we using it more? What’s the hold up for fusion? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes Justin: The Batman Brian: The Book of Niall […]
What is present-you doing to help future-you? How do you handle the future–not just preparing, but shaping your future? Success can come from examining other successful people. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to […]
More bad news for the SLS again. How can we keep cheering for this expensive government hedge? A new science discovery on the winds. Cameras capture an ally in our fight against pythons. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: That Mitchell and Webb Look Justin: Severance Brian: Come From Away […]
Andrew’s latest mystery novel, “Sea Storm,” made the WSJ best-sellers list. What inspired the Underwater Investigation Unit series and Sloan McPherson? Plus, a system to give feedback. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to […]
CSI: Dino. Evidence of a very old death? OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 is a step-up upgrade for the tool that takes plain English prompts and creates photorealistic images. For entertainment purposes only. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Severance and Moonwalking with Einstein from Joshua Foer Justin: Raised by Wolves Bryce: […]
How to get started and two tools you can use to get the ball rolling: the social media “scary hour” and the classic pomodoro timer technique. How can you organize your work and get unstuck? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” PICKS: Andrew: Anthony Metivier’s video on memory palaces Bryce: Pommie […]
NASA delays the SLS wet rehearsal! More money chasing the payoff of SLS. Social media is ablaze that Elon is buying a major stake in Twitter. How does that compare to previous media moves? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Profiles of the Future from Arthur C. Clarke Justin: Severance […]
World’s Greatest Con’s season 2 finale is out today. How was the process of building this season compared to season 1? Plus, a discussion on the crowd-funding campaign for Brandon Sanderson’s surprise novel series. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by […]
Picks: We won’t apologize for stepping on your toes! The Russian invasion of Venus and what it said for that era of space race. What technology is impractical today that will be trivial in the future? Andrew taught a computer to make games and did it without coding a whole game. Got something weird? Email […]
Listener David sends in an update on his guitar-lesson project, Song Notes. What advice can he take away when he takes Song Notes full time? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Intelligent Investor from Benjamin Graham Brian: Cordkillers Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) […]
The invasion of Ukraine has affected space! Is yellow really just yellow? Half of a giraffe makes an astral appearance. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Twitter lists Justin: Encanto Brian: Eye Wonder Bryce: F1TV Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS […]
How do you make free-time and what are the benefits of taking time off? How do you protect the machine and remember you aren’t a machine? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After […]
Blue Origin is ferrying a new celebrity to the edge of space while Elon handles the realities of being a celeb. You hear about this doors and wheels thing? An awful, awful prank. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Cuphead Show! Justin: Our Flag Means Death Bryce: Drive to […]
TikTok will allow creators to post videos up to 10 minutes long. Bryce shares an experience opting in to marketing and what you can take away. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After […]
A new discovery on Mars reminds us of Sting. Our new favorite Twitter account! Smart birds make smart devices very dumb. Reflecting on the passing of The Amazing Johnathan. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy Bryce: Severance and The Righteous Gemstones Support Weird Things on Patreon […]
A reminder to think outside the box and updates one week away from the launch of World’s Greatest Con Season 2! Funding, making a trailer, and how they are aiming to get people on board. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) […]
A special dagger…alien Egyptians?! Pointy devices that probably aren’t gambling dice. What is that big, red patty? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Raised By Wolves and Peacemaker Brian: Severance Bryce: Vampire Survivors Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode […]
Beginning 2/28/22. You have a decision. Want to enjoy the new season without listening to a single ad? Patreon.com/GreatestCon
The Super Bowl was last night and we break down the trailer for Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which offers a surprising cameo question. What is the state of the MCU multiverse as Disney’s mergers continue to settle? What parts of Marvel can re-unite on screen? You can’t spoil a trailer! Are we […]
Crypto thefts spur a reflection on the similar risks of coins, stocks, and gambling. Not financial advice, but amateur critical thoughts on a still-developing landscape. Starship will still launch, says Musk, despite threats from aerospace competitors who could be obsolete. The first manned Starship mission series is announced. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line […]
The latest Joe Rogan news sparks a conversation about communication and the idea of “silencing” in a digital age. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Replit Justin: Ozark Brian: The Book of Boba Fett Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on […]
Automation’s coming–are we worried? Boba Fett uses deep-fake technology to de-age a character and that technology is closer to your fingertips than you think. Mild Book of Boba Fett spoilers around 8:00-9:20. The entire place is falling apart. A pair of rocket whoopsie-doodles! We are not a financial advice show. That said, let’s talk about […]
Andrew’s new Insta360 One X2 360-degree camera mixes imaging hardware with editing software to offer a lot of flexibility. What do these new realizations of a camera mean for the next stages of imaging? 360 cameras on phones? AI editing? Brian’s new DJI FPV drone also let him get more acclimated to remote controlling a […]
Voice synthesis could be a boon for audiobook services, but the platforms and rights-holders are wary of robots. How could high tech solutions for voice synthesis help listeners and boost the functionality of works from developing authors? SpaceX is targeting one rocket launch per week for 2022. Meta shows off their…safe looking avatars for the […]
We’re almost one month done with 2022. What do the crew think 2022 holds for us and what would we like to get done, how we’d like to get there, and our other thoughts on the coming year. Plus, thoughts on how artificial intelligence has evolved to be smarter, smaller, and faster. Send your project […]
The James Webb Telescope has reached its home. When will we get images back and what type of images will they wait to release? Can Brian and Justin transport 100 mad prisoners? Sorry kids, your hamsters uh…need to be accounted for. What would have been the value of a stronger zero-COVID strategy and what does […]
Bryce shares a report on computer literacy and the digital divide. Then, we talk about the social media phenom, Wordle. The simplicity of message versus the intricacy of its design. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Computer skills study link. Picks: Andrew: Attention Factory from Matthew Brennan Justin & Bryce: The […]
A previous Weird Things story has been SCRUBBED from the maps! Journalistic scrutiny in an all-online world where the documentation of history can digitally disappear. Andrew shares a fascinating Web3 idea of decentralized file storage using file hashes. An ancient butcher with a permanent tool, surely. Old-timey trophy asses. What will the first images from […]
Totally on the ball and ready to go! Andrew and Justin reflect on iTricks, the magic news blog they founded. The site’s in transition, so what can they do with it? How did it start as an editorial platform and how did it handle integrity despite always being small? How did a scrappy up-start fend […]
Nobody knows anything and Andrew caught the thing! Tests and variants and how little we know. A China-shaped hole in the maps. Brian and Justin finally take their first airplane trip and it didn’t go well! Denied! And you’re fired! i can has starlink? The James Webb Telescope is almost entirely deployed. Got something weird? […]
Join Bryce, Justin, and Brian on a special holiday Weird Things! What’s the D factor? The James Webb Space Telescope launched! 300 whats found in Bogota. After Things will return in the new year! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: The Political Orphanage “A Rather Snuffy’s Christmas” episode and Detroiters […]
A follow-up from Jim’s letter last week. Jim published his book–what thoughts did he have in the gap since sending us his letter? Getting exactly what you want from a project and what are next-steps creatively that aren’t a total-dedication to the medium? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: […]
Can the boys pack for an unknown adventure and what will they find deep in Yemen? An intriguiging find on a satellite map. New ways to play Pong and a new rationale for organic machines: power efficiency. The burger wars! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Saturday Morning All Star […]
Listener BigJim wants advice on self-publishing his small poetry project and wants to know the best time to self-publish. What’s the best use of this effort and how can you take a novel idea and turn it into an attractive story across media? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Justin: […]
Elon is named Time’s Person of the Year and we dissect the whole affair including hair-dos. A scary new planet and we are seriously unsure of how big and heavy it is compared to other planets. What Star Wars movies are underrated? A new start-up wants to house the 1.5 billion unhoused people–how does a […]
Know what’s hot on TikTok? Microsoft Excel! DIY educational monetizing just through social media. What comes first: the solution or the problem? What might work best for hosting learning material for sale? A platform like Udemy or roll your own with Thinkific? If you don’t already, you should find a way to learn spreadsheets! Send […]
A Taco Bell on the moon? New images don’t disprove the idea. A discussion on Earth’s Black Box, an upcoming structure dedicated to preserving information about our planet in case of emergency. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Solitaire Stories Justin: Tiger King season 2 (anti-pick) and Music Box series […]
A retrospective on microcomputing pioneer Clive Sinlair and the philosophical successes, even in consumer failures. Where is your duty: to the successful projects or your personal goals? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to […]
No sideways rockets here–rocket launcher Astra has successfully reached orbit. Plus, hurling rockets at asteroids for a good reason and an update on Russia’s space junk. Biases in algorithms: what do they represent? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Micro Men Justin: The Beatles: Get Back Brian: Termination Shock from […]
The money episode! What tips and tricks do we have as creative professionals to save money? Plus, Justin unleashes hot Y: The Last Man critiques at 39:19 to the end. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: WikiReader and Kindle Paperwhite Justin: Y: The Last Man (anti-pick) Brian: Succession Bryce: […]
Crew members on the ISS have to take shelter after space junk enters the ISS’s orbit. How do you clean up space junk and who should do it? Can we just yeet a rocket into space? SpinLaunch says “maybe!” Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Lower Decks and […]
Theories about the shape of Earth and existence. Why Will Smith turned down The Matrix. Neural implants mean typing with your mind! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” After Things will return next week! Picks: Andrew: Zero to One from Peter Thiel Brian: Woke Racism from John McWhorter and John McWhorter on […]
Facebook is now Meta and they wanna make a metaverse! What could a metaverse look like, what makes a “real” metaverse, and why crime may be a necessity. A natural gas surprise reminds us that the balloons will be fine. No After Things this week–it shall return next time! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject […]
We reflect on a heart-felt personal video from YouTube creator William Osman. We break down and relate to his sentiments of being an individual online receiving attention and the inevitable critical comments that come with success. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Justin: Squid Game Brian: So You’ve Been Publicly […]
Tesla makes waves after a huge order makes national news. How do they still maintain a positive image among other EV cars? Blue Origin announces: The Office (In Space). Gyrocopters, dronecopters, bathtubs, oh my! Plus, a spoiler-y conversation about Dune: Part One from 35:30 to the end. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird […]
Andrew’s getting really interested in the non-monetary uses for blockchains. Beyond currency and NFTs, what are some possibilities in Ethereum? Nobody knows, but we can speculate! Plus, pouring one out for Y: The Last Man. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Lower Decks and What We Do […]
Russian spacecraft caused the ISS to spin 57 degrees…again?! A discussion on light pollution and backyard astronomy. Are there trade-offs between satellite internet and impacts to the sky? NASA announces a project to find rogue planets with the Roman Space Telescope. What would life on a rogue planet look like? How could different forms of […]
What is “toil” in a work sense, what does toil do to your ability to work, and how do you defeat toil? Bryce made an app and it aims right at the heart of toil! We’re joined with John Teasdale, whose time in big tech can speak to the ills of toil. Send your project […]
Traffic and weather on the 9’s, did you see the storm watch? Oh, excuse me, the “geomagnetic storm watch?” Scenario: the case of the weird rock. Apex predator biting apex predator. Dee’s Black Mirrors! French astronaut Thomas Pesquet caught a rare phenomenon! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Squid Game […]
Long-time friend of the pod Joe Diamond is in-studio to check out how he’s doing and see if he’s got any questions for Brian and Bryce. How well does Joe’s tactic of approaching other creators seem to work? How did COVID-19 affect his work as a stage performer and what are unique challenges to doing […]
Andrew, Brian, and Bryce are joined with mind reader and long-time friend of the show Joe Diamond. Are we close to living our best lives? This nonagenarian might be! A space-made crater and its man-made trash. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The films of 007 Brian: Great Night podcast […]
Finger-pointing and cloaks and daggers around the origin of COVID as new whistle-blower documents show earlier understanding (and possible cover-up) of COVID than we understood. We’re discovering a large variety of conflicts of interest in our pandemic response. Also, over-building has lead to bespoke ghost towns and demolitions around the world. Who’s going on the […]
What non-fiction have you been reading? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Andrew: Chaos Monkeys Justin: Anarchy, State, and Utopia Bryce: Freedom from Anxious Thoughts and Feelings Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via RSS and iTunes. […]
The longest gets longester! Penguins attacked by what? Jupiter caught one to the face and SpaceX did their own space tourism last week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: You Only Live Twice and Mustard on YouTube Justin: Heels Bryce: Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time Support Weird Things on […]
Fake Wal-Mart and litecoin rumors. Firefly Alpha launches a big, bright explosion machine. What’s in the latest Mars rock samples? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” After Things is off this week and will be back next week! Picks: Andrew: What If…? Justin: Anarchy, State, and Utopia Brian: Oathbringer Bryce: Red Seas […]
Listener Nick has a question: how do you set long-term goals? Breaking down big ideas and concepts into smaller, doable actions. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via RSS and iTunes. […]
We’re skeptical of a bandit and the reporting around it. Havana syndrome: if it’s real, what is the danger? Is it a new sonic weapon? Amid the star contract wars, Blue Origin is working on a new, impressive upper stage booster. What would happen if Blue Origin shacked up with another nation–and would that ever […]
How do you gauge how you should present yourself for different audiences? Code-switching, basically? The pressures of being “on.” Corporate versus casual environments. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Justin: Quiz Show Brian: Ted Lasso Bryce: Freedom From Anxious Thoughts and Feelings from Scott Symington Get After Things before anyone […]
NASA has paid SpaceX for the Human Landing System (HLS) and removed the stop-work order. SpaceX says we’ll get a human to the moon before its 2024 deadline. Do you want to buy a black site? Facebook redesigns the meeting in virtual reality. As we return to society, so too does wilderness. Tesla’s bot: a […]
Bad jobs! Everyone’s got stories, but what can we learn from them as employees and employers? Lynyrd Skynyrd corners, cougar feeding, and Keebler elves. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Ripley’s Game Justin: Guardians of the Galaxy Brian: Free Guy Bryce: The Silence of the Lambs Get After Things […]
Everyday Astronaut got a first-hand tour with Elon Musk at the SpaceX Starship launchpad. How does three hours of seemingly-unfiltered conversation about space affect the public image of SpaceX and Musk? Mechazilla, a real UFO catcher shaped liked a friend. Boeing hits more snags and Blue Origin goes to court. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, […]
With a new wave of COVID and a new report on global warming, how do you cut through the noise and engage with critial thinking? How does clickbait overshadow real, nuanced public conversation? Then, how do you set up your day? Voice assistants: frustrating! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: […]
SpaceX’s Starship is fully assembled and it’s BIG. Remember when the ISS accidentally rotated? It may have been more than we thought! This German man got a huge fine…what did he do? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The African Queen Brian: The Suicide Squad Bryce: The White Lotus Support […]
When viral content finally snags a sale, but loses the sale on the follow-through. How do you prepare for success? When building your product leads to product blindness. When are you ready to tell people about your thing? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: ScreenFlow Justin: I Think You […]
The ISS is NOT meant to spin, comrade! But also the Russians are still pretty good at space! Didn’t Bezos’s rocket look like a peen and how do we feel about rich-guy space tourism? The complicated history of rocketry. Can life live on a very small mountain on a neutron star? Got something weird? Email […]
Brian talks about his experience leaving Dell in 199[8?] and going full-time as a magician plus a new experience of letting go for Brian. How can you let go? Bryce is supervising remote editors and is feeling a little unsure about how to…supervise! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After […]
Scientists discover a brand new chimp-gorilla interaction. We have to take this case to Ape’s Court. Hipster disease nostalgia has taken Colorado by storm! How do we get people active without nagging you on your wrist? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek Justin: 2020 Summer Olympic […]
Bryce and Justin talk with Andrew about Great Night, the reboot of Night Attack. What went into the visual and structural decisions? How do you break a 7+ year old podcast and re-build it bigger and better? Plus, some sleep suggestions. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Bryce: Is ‘Futurama’ […]
Scot cop spots spot, says “wot.” Troll physics leads to a $10,000 bet. The passing of Logan’s Run author William F. Nolan. Some lil’ crimes. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Loki Bryce: Hannibal Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed […]
Numbers for World’s Greatest Con! Brian and Justin share real numbers, day-one or not! What advice would they share for people making a project similar to World’s Greatest Con? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: GitHub Copilot Justin: Toast of London Brian: The Dark Tower book series from Stephen […]
Lightning round: a toilet in Austria. What will this monkey do when left to its own (cleaning) devices? Habit-forming in great apes. A dissertation on the causes of laughter and I Think You Should Leave season 2 (mild spoilers for season 2). Richard Branson takes off to space and we’re almost turned around with having […]
We’ve got a comment from a listener following-up on Andrew’s…CO2 meter?! A scientifically accurate discussion on oxygen-carbon dioxide air mixtures. What’s a poison and what does it mean to get poisoned? Brian and Justin’s World Greatest Con podcast is now on Patreon, but they have conflict over skittish advertising money despite the successful launch. Websites […]
A new ancient human fossil is discovered in Israel and it could be a new Homo off-shoot. A brief examination of simultaneous Homo species in just the past one million years. Has doing a consumer ancestral test affected your life? Crimes on YouTube–what’s fair game and over-the-line? Can we have a new type of compression […]
The finale of World’s Greatest Con season one is out now. How is it faring two weeks in? Brian’s dealing with a type of fragility and Justin is wrestling with his “greatest success ever.” Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Replit Justin: Fireside.fm Brian: Brian: World’s Greatest Con podcast […]
It’s the hottest show of the year: CSI 3,000 Years Ago (YEAHHHH). Wild birds won’t become overly dependant on your feeders. The government finally released its UAP report and we’ve been on this UFOs-aren’t-real tip for months! Our favorite VR game is getting an expansion and we blue-sky VR experiences. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, […]
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A military base in Japan is under attack! Plus, circus tricks. GTAV: GAN Andreas. A farmhouse with a surprise feature. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Rick & Morty and A Quiet Place Part II Brian: Loki Bryce: Things app Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things […]
Bryce seeks guidance on what his next steps with LFG Marbles should be. Brian and Justin are launching their new scripted podcast, “World’s Greatest Con.” How did they figure out what voice they wanted and how was it changing their working relationship? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things […]
A bike that stands on its own! It might be hard to talk about medicinal plants. Smart bees or thirsty bees? The ozone layer says “hey, thanks for the pandemic!” Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: World’s Greatest Con email list World’s Greatest Con 6 minute preview Bryce: Kip Kinkel Is […]
Long-time listener Joe Diamond is in Austin and talks with the fellas how their advice to virtualize his show and how they can help now. Doing magic over a Zoom call. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Justin: Murder Among the Mormons Brian: yolo420.com/newsecret Bryce: AirPods Joe: The Adventures of […]
Jeff Bezos and his brother are being shot into space–who would you take with you? A new study says sighted and nonsighted people can learn functioning echolocation in less than 3 months. Lots of bird eggs, very few birds. With special guest Joe Diamond. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: […]
We did something different this week! Andrew, Justin, and Brian got together in Demeo, a co-op VR tabletop RPG. Spells and tempers flare in this group videogame. See the entire stream here in video: In Demeo, each player picks a class and they work together to overcome procedurally-generated dungeons, challenging enemies, and the siren song […]
Andrew’s been scouring the behind-the-scenes features for The Hobbit. How do you make content that is engaging your audience and leaning into material that works. Brian wants to impart knowledge about creativity to his teenage daughter. How do you help someone fight the inevitable feeling of failure? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line […]
While the nation is gripped with UFO trends, it’s important to remember the gulf between reality and fiction. How video of a pyramidal UFO is easily manufactured. Nate Silver has set odds on if COVID was natural or lab-born. Pandemic conspiracies and espionage. An origin on Florida airport monkeys. Google wants to advance beyond simple […]
Bryce is back from time off! What did he do and what are some tips on doing a long staycation and self-learning JavaScript? Andrew read a Reddit thread that makes us question: what is the value of publishers? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: AirTags Justin: Seeing the Austin, […]
Andrew got the shot! The CDC says fully-vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask almost all the time. What would it look like IF (completely speculatively for realsies) COVID originated from a lab leak? A Canadian bike ride GONE WRONG. China lands on Mars and we believe them! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, […]
Ready for live events? Post Vaccine World. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Matt W. Ridley Justin: Cocaine and Rhinestones Podcast Brian: Sam Harris Podcast Cory: Invite friends to dinner party… Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to […]
Tower of Human Skulls – Super nova communication? – Capuchin Crypt – ‘Blueberries’ on Mars Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Hobbit (film series) Justin: Clone High Brian: The Mitchells vs the Machines Cory: THE STORMLIGHT ARCHIVE SERIES Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast […]
Copyright Scare. Cool stuff by me – Substack. Apple Paid Podcast. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Hobbit (film series) Justin: Fireside FM Brian: Invincible Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to After Things via RSS and […]
First Nighttime Splashdown With Astronauts Since 1968! U.F.O.s! Florida woman spotted ‘Baby Dinosaur’. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Dark Matter: The Situation has Changed Justin: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Brian: Nobody Cory: Formula 1 Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes […]
Crypto Discussion with Cory. The basics of crypto with some does and don’ts to consider. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Scam Stuff Puzzle Box Justin: In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson Podcast Brian: The Quick Fix Book Cory: Coinbase Pro Get After Things before anyone else (now with […]
Helicopters on Mars! NASA and SpaceX to the Moon! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: PBS Space TimePBS Space Time Justin: Q: Into the Storm Brian: Ryan George Cory: Audius.co Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Follow us […]
Whoa, cool photo! The everyday impact of space dust. Snakes: how are we related to them? A very polite zoo-break. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” After Things is taking the week off! Picks: Justin: Toast of London Brian: The Manhattan Project Bryce: Swift Playgrounds and MacBook Air Support Weird Things on […]
Listener Tim wants advice on how to take his tutoring and essay-editing business online. How do you get started with a technical pivot and what resources should he try to take advantage. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird […]
Alaska shoppers are bedeviled by ravens! NASA says we’re safe for 100 years (kinda). Bears: sickly friendly. Black holes, sharper than ever! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (anti-pick) Brian: Invincible Bryce: Disco Elysium The Final Cut Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to […]
Man, Space Is Weird! How scared of weird radio waves should we be? A larger hadron collider is proposed in Europe with a hefty price tag. What is the subtext of high pricetag science projects like this? We are about to send the Mars rover Perseverance off to the red planet. What can it do […]
Bryce is starting a mailing list–what are best practices and ways he can differentiate it from a blog or podcast? How often is too often and do you treat an all-content mailer different from a marketing mailer? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Bryce’s upcoming newsletter Brian: Mailchimp Bryce: […]
A machine learning text-adventure game, AI Dungeon 2. It’s crumbling under the cost of being internet-famous, but it seems cool. Quantum burn! Magic Leap reports very low sales. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Paperlike matte iPad cover and Logitech Crayon Justin: Knives Out Brian: Gattaca Bryce: Silicon Valley Support […]
An avian conspiracy sparks the question, “what fringe conspiracy theory could you believe?” The Drake equation and how likely we are to be in a simulation universe. A theory of bots consuming content and buying goods. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Kanopy and Hoopla Justin: I Think You Should […]
It’s tax day. What would a future with minimum basic income do to deal with taxes in a world of abundance? A case for Brick and Bri Bri. Wooly mammoths back to life (kinda)! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: How I Built This Brian: An Economist Walks into a […]
Andrew got to visit NASA to watch the Dragon Crew Capsule launch. What does this mean for the future of sending humans on American spacecrafts this year? Airplane critters. Can science eke out if non-conformity is conformist? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: NASA on YouTube and Elon Musk x […]
OpenAI reveals a new artificial intelligence to generate news articles. We can see technology synthesize impressive new ideas, so how to we brace ourselves? Plus, Lord of the Rings fanfiction! Saying goodbye to one of our watery friends. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Ex Machina and Transcendence and Demon […]
Andrew and Justin are joined by Jonathan Madajian, lab coordinator of the UCSB Experimental Cosmology Group, to talk about the awe-inspiring science behind using lasers to propel objects into space and deflect asteroids. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: BLACK+DECKER Pivot-Driver Justin: Hardcore History: King of Kings trilogy Jonathan: Never […]
A visitor from outside the solar system. Mar does its own #TheDress. Tube life, bruh. #JourneyQuest: Having defeated the kid mayor, the boys make their way to the golden emperor. new schnitzel who dis. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Want to relive the Journey Quest experience? If we get to $600 […]
Did your gravity feel weird? Transportation of the future: what’s the smart bet in the next 20 years? #JourneyQuest returns next week! With Weird Things producer Bryce Castillo. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Visual of neutron star collision Picks: Andrew: Stranger Things: The Game Justin: NOT The Defenders Bryce: Another Lost […]
Certain footage of ghosts! See the video here. #JourneyQuest: Brian and his monkey army have rolled into a desert town. Follow the power trip! Catch our spoiler-filled Blade Runner 2049 discussion on the After Things podcast. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Pick: Blade Runner 2049 Want to relive the Journey Quest […]
Andrew’s new book, The Naturalist, is a #1 Kindle bestseller (in all of books!). What happened and how it got on Kindle First. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: The Naturalist, a #1 Kindle bestseller Andrew: Kindle Oasis Want to relive the Journey Quest experience? If we get to $600 […]
More dimming in the sky. Are we on the verge of finding a Dyson sphere? How scared of a Dyson sphere society shoult we be? Other ways dark matter might manifest itself. #JourneyQuest: Justin’s on a quest(?) to the future to save(?) Brian(?). Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mystery […]
Listener Andy wants advice on making a Kickstarter for his writing. Listener Mike wants to highlight community engagement. Check out Andrew’s new magic podcast, Magic Club. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Brian: Legion Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! […]
Brian’s got LEGO Batman problems. How could we get to NASA’s newly announced habitable planets? What sort of time travel torture would we subject ourselves to? What are the forbidden topics in science? SpaceX’s surprise moon announcement and what that means for humanity. #JourneyQuest returns next week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird […]
What should we be doing that we know we aren’t? Taxes, comments, and saving for retirement. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: David Brent: Life on the Road and Acorns Justin: Mint Brian: Hacking the System is leaving Netflix and Richest Man in Babylon Get After Things before anyone […]
Elon Musk is just so boring! Has Magic Leap jumped the shark. What VR/AR tech will succeed? (No Rogue One spoilers) With Weird Things producer Bryce Castillo ( http://twitter.com/brycas ). Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Hunt for the Wilder People Justin: Black Mirror Bryce: 3% Subscribe to the Weird […]
EmDrive Time! Do new results show potential or pixie dust? Want a free copy of Andrew’s “How to Make Money on Mars?” Email andrew@andrewmayne.com for free copy! Dr. Spiro and The Fudge M.D. #JourneyQuest: With Brian found alive, how will Justin escape the clutches of the men in black? Dr. Strange spoilers 56:05-56:36. Got something […]
Potty Things. Star talk: are we getting signals from aliens? Is the Prime Directive moral? #JourneyQuest: The helicopters are coming! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Goosebumps and Westworld Justin: Luke Cage Brian: Outlaws Download episode
Tesla and the word “beta.” Germany isn’t a fan of it! Probing the newly popular corner of “social eating.” With Bryce Castillo. Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin & Brian: Mr. Robot Bryce: Monster Factory and ThatSounds.Cool Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has […]
Danger at a family gathering! A tragic loss surrounding self-driving technology. Juno is returning from Jupiter this Monday. Got something weird or feedback? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picture from the end of Brian’s scenario. Picks: Andrew: Halt and Catch Fire Justin: Preacher Brian: A Beautiful Constraint Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on […]
What if humanity disappeared around you? How would you design the world government of the future? Got something weird or feedback? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mr. Robot Brian: Documentary Now! Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has its own RSS feed. Get […]
There’s a WHAT on this plane??? Brian and Justin give their in-depth impressions of the HTC Vive. Plus, we’re joined by Peter Wacks. Got something weird or feedback? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Google Slides Brian: Uncharted 4 Justin: The Nice Guys Peter: Strange Days Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Weird Tank! Shannon has a review blog, but is unsure about how to grow it. Got questions about your creative project? Email neshcom@gmail.com with “Weird Tank” in the subject line. AT Pick: Hacking the System Get […]
Andrew is out this week, but Brian and Justin are joined by WT producer Bryce Castillo. The supposed fracture between Alphabet and Boston Dynamics inspires an entire episode on a future populated with robots and drones. After Things will return next week! Double-pinky promise! Picks: Brian: Hacking the System, now on Netflix Justin: Better Call […]
Illeana Douglas joins us to get weird! Bigfoot sighting in Utah! A mystery ring in Brian’s backyard. Check out Illeana’s book “I Blame Dennis Hopper” on Amazon. Picks: Andrew: Creed Brian: House of Cards and Great Minds Justin: Action Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Andrew got an unexpected response last week! How Amazon tallies preorder sales. How can Andrew get the word out about it near release? Send your Weird Tank ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Tank.” Get After […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Justin’s opening one week of public sales on The Contender Politically Incorrect Packs. Brian cleaned and rearranged the studio to make more space. Andrew’s got a new book and looking for beta readers. Email andrew@andrewmayne.com with […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. The hard, hard choice to edit. The hard, hard process of shooting a film with your friends Ways of handing out critique. How should you request feedback? Get After Things before anyone else by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! After Things has its own […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Reflecting on the GOP debate and how it relates to The Contender, Justin’s new card game. Get After Things before anyone else by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! After Things has its own RSS feed. Get the feed here or subscribe on iTunes here. […]
The Boys give the Charlie Charlie Challenge a try and dissect the story. Brian shares his concept of rebuilding God in terms of science-future. What’s the value in a Meyers-Briggs personality test? Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has its own RSS feed. Get the aftershow […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. What does the evolution of AI mean for the human race and how should we approach it? How will AI and robotics affect our role as creators? Get After Things before anyone else by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! After Things has its own […]
Water found on another planet. A few predictions for 2015. 3D video on YouTube–could artificial memories be far off? Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has moved to its own RSS feed. Get the official aftershow here: After Things RSS feed, After Things on iTunes Download url: […]
Skepticism over the “punch-drunk gorilla” surfaces. Something killed 300,00 chickens in South Carolina and Spiro and The Fudge reunite for one last case. A horrifying animal prison break. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has moved to its own RSS feed. Get the official aftershow here: After […]
A menace to society rears its head in the form of a 9 year old. A shark attack you won’t believe. An IPO that will make you and everyone you know filthy rich! Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has moved to its own RSS feed. […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. This week: Andrew and Brian ask, “what is After Things?” Making the tradition from old media to new. Transitioning business models to more efficient, democratic models. Get After Things before anyone else by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! After Things has moved to its […]
Should we believe the Hololens? Is Augmented Reality here? Space Camp is back and better than ever. Prep for Mars in style. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has moved to its own RSS feed. Get the official aftershow here: After Things RSS feed Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings012515.mp3 Picks: […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. This week: the boys remember Erik Lanigan and talk about Brian’s long journey to Hacking The System’s premiere. Get After Things before anyone else by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download […]
SpaceX issues the most epic vine of all time. Andrew reveals a non-Mars solution for human survival off-Earth. Why you can’t play Doom on the Moon. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings011815.mp3 Picks: Andrew: Hacking The System starting January 19 at 10/9c on NatGeo Brian: Hacking The […]
After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. This week: the guys talk about selecting and working on new projects. Get After Things before anyone else by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/AfterThings011115.mp3
Andrew has found a dragon. A recap of the SpaceX phase one landing. Failure? Success? Bit of both? Is there truly life on Mars? Evidence revealed. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive […]
The boys are joined by David Lang of OpenROV! He gives us guidance on our Weird Expedition. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings122114.mp3 Picks: Brian: Legend of […]
An update on the Weird Things underwater expedition. Google bets they can keep a balloon up longer than you, and the future of the world may rest on them being right. Does it make sense to call ANYTHING impossible? New research methods could let you get “hands on” with space research. Seriously though, is Mars […]
The boys marvel over Elon’s D. Will autonomous car lanes be the next HOV? When will the majority of the cars on the road be driver-less? Will we see a fusion reactor in five years? Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the […]
Andrew and Justin discuss the curious case of\Ghost Robber. Debate the likelihood of the new iPhones ushering in an era of Apple Virtual Reality. Andrew admits he’s looking forward to writing on his new Apple Watch. The boys look forward to the release of Andrew’s book Angel Killer on September 23rd. Pre-Order Angel Killer Now! […]
PREORDER ANDREW MAYNE’S ANGEL KILLER ON AMAZON BEFORE SEPTEMBER 23rd We talk about SpaceX, AI murdering us, and Guardians of the Galaxy Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: […]
Did we just invent a warp drive? The boys discover the oldest civilizational site on Earth while contemplating the possibility of a new home for humanity beyond the stars. Also: chimpanzee fossils and much more! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to […]
Brian’s daughter reviews Godzilla. The Boys take down the idea of solar roads. Are we defending science or scoring touchdowns? You decide! Also, did a cat shut down LAX? Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes […]
Andrew prepares to get dragged through a lake of blood. But he might not be alone. The largest dinosaur ever ID’d. This giant mammal will blow your brain off your head. The amazing Fritz Zwicky explains the universe. A new board member might reshape the way corporations are run. Andrew will be at Book Expo […]
Sinkholes are swallowing boys! UFOs are attacking the Taliban! Correlation will never be the same after you realize what the marriage rate in Arkansas is causing. It’s all part of a new Weird Things! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the Weird Things […]
Chupacabra captured but is it what we think it is? Blue Origin mysteries revealed? Can they get us to space? Another Goblin outbreak sweeps Africa and only the Weird Things gang can solve it. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Subscribe to the Weird Things […]
A wireless technology that could change everything. How do you isolate a town from every element of technology? Also, a revolution in reading that could make it easier to read a book on a keychain than paper or a tablet. And of course, genocide. It’s all part of a new Weird Things podcast. Try […]
Brian and Andrew are abandoned by Justin who has to attend his brother’s wedding. A heated exchange transpires about the future state of Martian politics. Yes, you read that right. Also, is this the most promising year for SpaceX ever? Furthermore, is Tesla on the verge of a battery breakthrough? It’s all part of a […]
Elon Musk says SpaceX is going to Mars in 10 years. Wait, really? Can we teleport energy? Does that mean insane space ships? Is faster than light travel possible? And did we just find water vapor somewhere awesome? It’s all part of a new Weird Things podcast. Get all the latest details on Andrew’s new […]
An exploding shed in Germany leaves Justin and special guest Tom Merrit searching for clues. Meanwhile, Andrew clues us in on a pyramid below sea level that could be the clue to an ancient civilization. Also, could asteroids be affecting the weather more than we think? Are we all on the brink of death? It’s […]
OG Lineup Reunited! A mystery that could rewrite cultural, space and political history is revealed. What is the future of television? How about a technology that draws on your flipping eye balls! This triggers Brian to imagine a beautiful world where everyone is forced to wear glasses. Then Andrew and Justin disagree. Then the yelling […]
SpaceX tests revolutionary new tech but is NASA ready to send up another manned mission? Are we at the cusp of a new era of exploration? How many hours does it take to maintain a relationship according to Elon Musk? A massive shortage on a delicious crop panicks the boys. BF = PIMP. Wait, are […]
Imagine you are an amazing actor, revered by your peers, honored for your dedication to your craft. Then… your idiot brother changes everything. Andrew tells us of the biggest case of sibling sabotage in American history. Brian maintains that the less we become human, the more we are preserving the human race. A heated argument […]
Something strange is going on in the schools and nurses of a small village, can Justin and Brian deduce the romping menace? Bonnie joins the show to discuss the horrendous actions of the wild child Brushwood daughter who may or may not have committed an oceanic atrocity. Andrew offers the services of off-shore behavioral specialist […]
James Cameron heads down to the bottom of the ocean and the boys squee with delight. Justin hits rock bottom while living with Brian only to purchase and lose a winning MegaMillions lotto ticket. Andrew describes a mysterious abandoned LA mansion built with plenty of room for goose stepping. Spiro and The Fudge return to […]
GUESTS: Ethan & Trey Ratcliff We are joined by the Stuck in Customs photo superstar Trey Ratcliff as well as his son Ethan. Andrew reveals that the United States might be engaging in a dastardly plot to shoot down satellites. Justin spots a mysterious face hidden the clouds of one of Trey’s photos, no doubt […]
Andrew sheds light on a brilliant, real life team-up between some of the most brilliant minds of our age. Brian comes ever closer to his life goal of hanging out in space, without have to clip coupons alongside his castle-dwelling neighbor. The corporate owned United States media takes violent blow of truth as the boys […]
At a National Press Club luncheon today, Elon Musk, head of SpaceX announced plans for a reusable rocket that could dramatically lower the cost of going into space by a factor of 100. By amortizing the hardware costs over a lifespan of 1,000 launches, the capital costs per launch would be $50,000 (plus $200,000 in […]
Brian wonders if a bizarre method to get high is real or fake when the boys get word of a new FBI directive. Andrew reveals just how cheaply we can get to Mars and how the budgets of several legitimately terrible movies could help us get there. Justin, via his new alter ego Blowfellow, attempts […]
The boys are joined by old friend Brett “The Amtrekker” Rounsaville as Justin schemes up the perfect murder plot which comes dangerously close to his interaction with one of his fellow panelists. Andrew dreams of a beautiful future where we all live on hollowed out space rocks and are delighted by it. Brian wields a […]
Andrew would like to clone a Unicorn and comes up with a new way to fund a Space Elevator. Brian and Justin discuss their new lives as undead Special Forces agents. Meanwhile, a mysterious signal from an advanced alien civilization puts President Young in a pickle with his Vice President Brushwood and NSA Chief Mayne. […]
Andrew is very excited that his first science fiction book The Grendel’s Shadow is released. Brian favorably compares the human race to ants and wonders aloud if we will survive an unknowable cosmic disaster. After having his curiosity piqued by an email from a French listener, Andrew explains what life will be like in a […]
The gang debuts the brand new Podcastr webapp for listening to the show. Brian debates the thought process of Ronald Reagan as he confesses his alien invasion fears to Mikhail Gorbachev. Adventure scientists Dr. Herb Vellasic and Viederman try to crack the case of the frog plague. Andrew, for one, welcomes our new robot overlords […]
With Justin and Andrew dying an agonizing death in a southeast Asian jungle from unknown causes, Brian has mere seconds to solve the mystery and save their lives. Also, find out who ends up condemning 99.9% of humanity to extinction out of a perverse sense of politeness. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes […]
Andrew invents a new form of binding legal document that could save your life should you be infected with a rage virus. Brian is faced with his darkest choice yet as his wife and children hang in the balance. Will he reverse the zombie apocalypse by making the most intimate sacrifice in human history? Justin […]
A newly minted Billionaire Justin makes Brian decide if he’ll send his family on a one-way trip to space. Andrew reveals his brilliant escape plan for when a zombie apocalypse ravages his coastal hometown. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings110510.mp3 Sponsored by: @At0mXII @Giggleloop @lonelydotgeek
The team conducts an investigation in a haunted hotel room. Seriously spooky stuff happens to the so-called skeptics. Will they survive the night? Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings102910.mp3 Sponsored by: Glenn Caine GodlessGeekBlog.blogspot.com Timothy O’Briant Strips4.com Heather Willis via Adam Willis
Andrew uses the unicorn deception to trick Brian and Justin into accompanying him on the adventure of a lifetime where Yeti’s and Bears engage in mortal combat. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings102310.mp3 Brought to you by these fine folks: TheVillageSwanson.com @AdamCSmith @BradArdley BradArdley.smugmug.com And […]
The trio announce their plans to start their own rogue robot SWAT team. Brian describes how to break earth-shattering news to the world and totally not have people think you’re a crackpot. Comrade Justin cheers on the military prowess of America’s rivals. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive […]
Brian gives sensible, rational parenting advice totally forgetting what podcast he’s on. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: hhttp://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings093010.mp3 Something is in the walls Travis Lake photograph Underwater Antarctic super-villain team up
Andrew tells the story of his father’s encounter with a mermaid. No really. Well, kind of sort of. President Bri and team plan to rob a third world country of its national treasures. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings091710.mp3
The trio discuss how polite you should be at a dinner part that goes horrifically awry. They then offer some practical advice in dealing with an impending mole people invasion. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings081310.mp3 Blurbtastic!
Kidnapped by scientists who dress like Nazis, but aren’t actually Nazis, the trio is pushed to try a radical new procedure that would make them temporarily gay. With the life of a young child on the line, they have to confront their own concept of sexuality and identity and make a potentially life changing choice […]
Special guest Dr. Karen Stollznow helps the gang plan a heist for a sacred Yeti paw. Brian and Justin get enormous glee from watching Andrew get corrected. The ethics of eating canned whale meat is debated. We also find out how ready and willing we are to be corrupted by the dark side. Then a […]
Andrew, Brian and Justin lay out their brilliant plan for escaping the evil clutches of alien overlords. They then realize how easily a famous psychological experiment could have gone horribly wrong if the three of them had been selected. Brian also shares with the audience his disturbing camouflage technique. Plans for a mission to an […]
Justin Robert Young recounts his harrowing ordeal in the Forest with a Million Eyes. Brian, Andrew and Justin then step into the treacherous mental playground of a loyal listener and reveal their most deep-seated primal motivations when they are faced with surviving in a post-Zombie Apocalypse. One of them will become a ravenous fiend roving […]
Find out which of the three used to wear a Spider-Man costume under his clothes and which ones just wore ladies underwear. Listen to them describe their plans to capture a sea beast, fight alligators and find proof of Son of Hogzilla. Also, it becomes painfully obvious that when Justin, Brian and Andrew are a […]
The crew invents a new form of inter-species prejudice, declares their willingness to do stupid things in the name of science and then goes metaphysical. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://itricks.com/upload/WT051410.mp3
The brain trust make their case for ambivalence towards eating whales, primates and genocide in general. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings032510.mp3
Andrew, Brian and Justin answer some listener scenarios. After revealing Brian’s deep-seated desire that the world go pantless post apocalypse, we find out how shockingly willing Brian is to switch teams and genders without actually being asked to do so. We explore the practical problems of someone who looks like Justin claiming to have a […]
The trio determines what would force them to become vigilantes. Andrew describes his frightening superhero creation that involves deranged circus animals and human dismemberment. Brian tries to retcon the creation in a most horrific way. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings021210.mp3
We explore the ethical implications of covering up your horrific crimes with science and have probably the most boring ideas about utopia ever. We then discuss our worst disaster scenarios. Finally we give unsolicited book and movie recommendations. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings012510.mp3
A tangent becomes a tangent when the hosts try to stretch their feeble minds around the global warming, the energy crisis and the singularity (again) after discussing clone sex. Link: Craig Venter at TED on creating synthetic life Link: Venter and Exxon enter partnership for biofuels Link: Synthetic Genomics web site Subscribe to the Weird […]
In this episode Brian is forced to make a choice involving cannibalism and his family and utters the phrase that will haunt his children for years to come, “Cannibalism ain’t as bad as it used to be”. Andrew struggles to explain the Singularity so he can prove why he’s right and everyone else is wrong […]
In this episode the brain trust can’t figure out a practical application for teleportation, has a heated debate over the ideal super fortress and almost comes to fisticuffs over the possibility that we’ve been visited by alien life. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings4FINAL.mp3
Welcome to the Weird Things podcast featuring Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young. In this episode we discuss our entirely self-serving ideas on utilizing superpowers, how even Tyler Durden couldn’t make us cool and argue over the logistics of building your own extinct animal preserve. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes […]
Welcome to the Weird Things podcast featuring Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young. In this episode we discuss giant snakes, selling your soul to the devil, uploading your memory, a vampire named James Brown and Justin and Brian’s willingness to fly in Andrew’s potentially murderous flying machine. Story link: Python eats alligator (fail) […]
Welcome to the first official episode of the Weird Things podcast featuring Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young. In this episode we discuss krakens, killer sharks, Brian’s policy on eugenics and Justin’s homicidal sleepwalking defense. Story link: Marlin vs. shark video Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode […]