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We aim to be informative, educational and juvenile... one sentence at a time. We talk about everything from technology to social movements and how they affect your daily living. Available every Sunday at or as close to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard time as possible.

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    • Sep 22, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 169 EPISODES


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    Movie Pass: Endgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 57:01


    The death bell hath finally tolled for Movie Pass. We have been tracking this pretty much since it's inception. We also pretty much said from the beginning it was doomed to fail... and it did. Gloriously we might add. #MoviePass #Death #VentureCapital #FyreFest #Podcast #Conversation

    Space Nukes and Raccoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 42:58


    The title pretty much tells you all that you need to know. Elon Musk wants to "basically" nuke Mars and the raccoons will soon take over as the dolphins have left earth. #Mars #ElonMusk #Nuclear #Bomb #Atmosphere #SpaceElevator #Exoplanet #Podcast #Conversation

    Everything Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 57:04


    Seriously... everything sucks lately and we are not being melodramatic millennials. We talk about everything and nothing all at once. There is no good politics, no good science and no good nerditry.  #Nothing #Everything #Podcast #Conversation

    Taken With a Grain Of Salt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 66:33


    We have probably hit peak nerd here. But we do our best to still keep it interesting. In this episode we discuss nuclear energy through a little known technique which makes use of Thorium. We aren't nuclear physicists, but it seems like we should be putting more effort into something like this. #Thorium #Salt #Nuclear #Energy #Environment #Conversation #Podcast

    Throw It In The Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 58:30


    Something is better than nothing, the old saying goes. But what if that something, even if done for the betterment of all, effects you personally in a negative way. Would you still say yes? What if there was a safety net where despite job loss, private insurance loss and the like you'd still be okay. No one would let you slip through the cracks. Would that make saying yes easier? #Environment #Global #Warming #Carbon #Neutral #Clean #Air #Co2 #Podcast #Conversation

    Screaming Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 37:37


    Turns out technically you can scream fire in a theater, as long as doing so doesn't incite a riot. That said, sometimes starting a riot will be overlooked if the ends justify the means... In the case of YouTube, apparently if you put butts in the seat so to speak, gratuitous behavior can be overlooked. It's not about what you say it's about what you do and in this case YouTube's actions speak louder then someone else's words... #YouTube #Twitch #Policy #EULA #Hypocrisy #Bullying #Podcast #Conversation

    Ramming Ramparts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 43:01


    Dude... this needs to be discussed. The leader of the United States of America is apparently going unchecked in his speeches. This is not an attempt to be partisan. If you are an American, this July 4th speech should absolutely be an embarrassment. We aren't advocating for congressional subpoenas or hearings. We aren't saying there needs to be judicial action, we just need to recognize this for what it is... embarrassing. Ramming ramparts... if it's not the next flat earth we will be disappointed. #Independence #Day #America #4th #July #Speech #Ramming #Ramparts #Airports #Podcast #Conversation

    Crappy Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 36:36


    Do you ever have a craving for crappy food? Not terrible food, just terrible for you food. The thing is... terrible for you food is 10 times worse (better) for you if it comes from the corner store where you can also get your 44 oz Mt. Dew in a paper and/or styrofoam cup. Something is different about walking into a corner and getting a crappy BBQ burrito from a hot deli case where the floor is so old and worn down that no amount of cleaning will ever make it look better. Bonus if the faint smell of incense wafts through the place. #Corner #Store #Food #Mom #Pop #Burrito #Soda #Conversation #Podcast

    Musical Musings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 77:34


    Today in an unorthodox interview type episode we have Jon's roommate Will. Will is a musician and Will has a lot to say about what it means to be an independent musician in 2019. We also dispel some myths about music streaming support for artists and we learn something about everyone's tastes. #Independent #Music #Streaming #Interview #Podcast #Conversation

    For Whom The Bell Tolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 43:47


    When the US Congress actually has bipartisan support in 2019, it means you're screwed if you're on the bad end of the legislation. Currently in the crosshairs are loot crates. We've talked about this before, but the bell tolleth soon and it may have adverse effects on one particular company... #EA #Loot #Crate #Legislation #Congress #US #Podcast #Conversation 

    Social Media is Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 79:06


    Yep, it's pretty plainly written. And it's the truth. We pick on facebook, our favorite corporate entity that connects friends and family, but also mentally destroys them and the people who moderate the content. The cure would be the nuclear bomb of the Information Age.  #Information #Age #Tech #Politics #Facebook #Social #Media #PTSD #Broken #Podcast #Conversation

    Infotainment Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 54:26


    This one weird trick could save you up $10,000 dollars. Listen here to learn how. Seriously though, how much are you willing to fork over for tech that statistically you aren't going to use? But why wouldn't you use it? Because it's not as fast or as intuitive as your phone. Comparing infotainment centers in a car to your phone. It's basically the old Nokia brick phones. If you're paying up to $10,000 it better come with Snake, just sayin'. Everyone loved Snake. #Nokia #Snake #Infotainment #Automakers #Tech #Fail #Podcast #Conversation

    You're The Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 50:58


    To some, it sounds like Jon is high. He may actually be high. He's a hard read. But he is right about one thing. You're the problem. That's right, Jon has gone full corporatist and the problem with the environment these days is that you as an individual don't do enough. Conveniently Jon and his corporate cronies all have the solution. Buy more stuff...   #Environmentalism #Recycling #Zero #Emissions #Plastic #Garbage #Waste #Turtles #Miami #Water #Batteries #Cars #Conversation #Podcast

    Heartless Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 53:28


    The title says it all. The recent glut of abortion bills passed by a few different states has, deservedly so, received a lot of negative attention. We do our best to wrap our heads around this, but we lack obvious perspective. Forgive our ignorance, but we figure the more we talk about this the more people hear.  #Abortion #Alabama #Vote #Representatives #Conversation #Podcast

    What's In It For MCU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 57:48


    SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS!!!! Is the official Endgame spoiler moratorium over, because we don't care! But if you do care, don't listen. We actually talk about the MCU as a whole, but we do talk about Endgame, so be warned. What's your favorite Marvel movie pre or post Disney? #MCU #Disney #Avengers #Endgame #Conversation #Podcast

    It's Art, Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 52:02


    To whomever takes pride in their yard or house as an expression of where they live. Or in the way they dress and present themselves. Even down to the makeup they do or don't wear. To the person for whom it has taken every ounce and fiber of their being as sweat pours from their forehead and they faint from exhaustion as they exhale all of the oxygen from their lungs just to painstakingly eek out a single drawn line on a piece of paper with a ballpoint pen. This episode is for you... artist!  Today's episode hits close to home as people who all have a stake in the art world. Art takes time, often money, and a lot of effort on the part of the artist. Yet, compensation for art is often scoffed at. We encourage everyone to take a second and consider what does expression mean to you and how much worth would you assign to that expression. We primarily explore music in this episode, but there is art all around us. We have all expressed ourselves in some way. Some people freely give away pieces of their art... you're welcome. But take a second and examine your means of consumption. Does it justly compensate the artist?   #Art #Expression #Consumption #Media #Technology #Conversation #Podcast

    Race To The Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 65:12


    Waaaaay late to game in reporting this one... Foxconn, the large electronics manufacture from Taiwan, is one of the many corporations offered insane incentives to move business to a specific geographic location. Well, sometimes the deal just doesn't fall through. But the citizens are left holding the tax bag. It's called, a race to the bottom. #Economics #Foxconn #Wisconsin #Podcast #Conversation

    Taking Your Ball and Going Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 38:29


    Yet another streaming service... Disney has officially announced it's streaming service, Disney+. Jon and Charly do a comparison and consider what this means for the streaming world as a whole. Have we hit peak streaming? Time will tell. #Disney #Streaming #Pricing #Competition #Podcast #Conversation

    Fragmentation Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 50:07


    The price of fragmentation is to damn high! Subscription services are getting to be too much. Not that competition is bad, but exclusivity kills competition. In an attempt to kill the competition fragmentation through exclusivity has taken hold and the only people dying are the consumer.   #Streaming #Games #Steam #Epic #Exclusivity #Podcast #Conversation

    Long Time No See

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 41:14


    Guess who's back? Back again... Tell a friend. Wait before we get taken down for plagiarism let's just get on with it. After a long "break" we are back with more podcasts! Enjoy! #Pig #Catch #Up #Podcast #Conversation

    'Cause 'Merica

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 41:54


    Facebook data seized by the UK parliament because it was thought that it may contain relevant data. No proof, just a hunch. No warrant, just compliance. Sometimes we are of the belief that other Democratic countries are as free as in 1st and 4th amendment as we are here in the US. That's not always the case. Listen and see what you think. #Freedom #America #Democracy #FirstAmendment #FourthAmendment #Conversation #Podcast 

    Election Musing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 70:45


    What did this recent midterm election mean to you? Well it is one of the largest turnouts for a single midterm ever, so I would take that to mean it meant a lot. We talk about both local and national election results. #Elections #Midterm #Local #National #BlueWave #RedWave #Conversation #Podcast

    Jar Jar Binks Fu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 32:06


    What keeps you up at night? How about a cardboard cutouts of Jar Jar Binks in the hallway of your Aunt and Uncle's house? Looming over you like a tall lanky... kung fu master??  #StarWars #Broken #Disney #JarJarBinks #PlotDevice #Podcast #Conversation

    Three Dudes Walk Into A Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 37:01


    Don't hold this as our watermark moment...  #Drunk #Stoned #Canada #Weed #Legalization #TimHortons #Podcast #Conversation

    Can't We All Get Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 80:48


    The horseshoe effect. Politics is a hard one to navigate, but in today's American society, and some could argue in the world abroad, that is where we are. Groups so vehemently opposed to one another and yet so much like each other. Good luck getting either side to admit to it. #Politics #Divided #Left #Right #Alt #Conversation #Podcast

    T-shirts, Get Your T-shirts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 39:04


    Ever wonder how you always manage to find items on the internet that just speak to you? Well, turns out that isn't by chance. Today we are talking about T-shirt ads in your social media feeds. Specifically because it represents the pinnacle of taking your information you've provided in some capacity and selling that information back to you. Pretty clever, huh...  #T-shirt #Ads #SocialMedia #DataMining #Consumerism #PersonalSentiment #Conversation #Podcast

    It Was Fun While It Lasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 36:03


    Oh MoviePass... you came like a muse in the night. We knew it would fail, but it seems it is getting closer then ever to the death knell. Is there anything that could save it? We think so, but it's a long shot.  #MoviePass #Streaming #Theaters #Blockbusters #Conversation #Podcast

    Birds, Juicers and Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 35:11


    Scooters are a thing, much like the old thing, but now a new thing. Disruptors and their Silicon Valley libertarian sense of cutthroat capitalism are back at it again... This time in the form of scooter rental. Laying claim to what is called 'last mile transportation'. It's Juicers vs. Bird Hunters in a violent winner takes all market. #Bird #Lime #Electric #Scooters #Juicers #Hunters #Podcast #Conversation

    Disruptors, Angels and DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 52:16


    This week we discuss the finer points of carnival barking and the act of you paying someone so they can make a profit from your own data later used to potentially screw you over down the road... yes that is hard to read and yes it doesn't make a lot of sense to read, but just bear with us for a second. We focus on 23andMe and the deal they have entered into with GlaxoSmithKline. The outcome to you we find potentially troubling. We hope you find this enlightening. #23andMe #GlaxoSmithKline #Disruptor #Carnival #DNA #Conversation #Podcast

    Free Speech For The Dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2018 53:44


    We are back!!!!! Yep, we've been away for a bit, but it is good sometimes to take a break, assess, and realign. Don't worry we haven't skipped a beat with the snark. This week we take on the ever controversial Alex Jones. He has been taken down from various social media platforms.    #FreeSpeech #AlexJones #SocialMedia #Conversation #Podcast

    We Need You Michael Fassbender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 31:39


    Doomsday Jesus We Need You Now! ... or so says Zakk Wylde! Could Michael Fassbender be Doomsday Jesus? No, probably not, but we do need someone to wake us up when we get to where we are going. Mars that is. It only takes a reported 7 months to a year, but we are going someday for golly sakes! #Mars #Life #2040 #YOLO #Methane #Conversation #Podcast

    Solo: A Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 42:34


    Jon, Devin and Charly have all seen Solo, the latest Star Wars movie. Have you all seen it? If you haven't you should do so before listening to this. Once you watch, come back and listen. If you don't care and want to listen anyway we won't say anything to Disney... #Solo #StarWars #Disney #Review #Conversation #Podcast

    A Star Wars Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 40:46


    Solo is being heralded by critics as the worst Star Wars movie since Attack of the Clones and it hasn't even released yet. Though by the time you listen to this it will have... Here is our take on what would make other great Star Wars movies in the same vein as Solo. But, hopefully Solo doesn't bomb...  #Legacy #StarWars #Critics #Disney #LucasFilms #Podcast #Conversation

    Infinite Fonzies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 44:53


    Infinity Wars... *sigh* It was worth watching, but so was Happy Days. It didn't stop Fonzie from jumping the shark and unfortunately we feel Disney and Marvel may have done the same. Check out our take on the movie and as always feel free to disagree! #InfinityWars #Marvel #Disney #HappyDays #TheFonz #Podcast #Conversation

    Ketch'em up Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 36:31


    Jon, Devin and Charly go back and review some of the events as they have unfolded regarding previous topics. We talk about everything from video games to politics. You won't want to miss this one! #CatchUp #Gambling #EFF #Podcast #Conversation

    Boycott This

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2018 40:34


    Jon, Devin and Charly hit their stride again! On the road to finding more reasons to be skeptical. This time boycotts... are they effective? #Boycott #SJW #AltRight #Starbucks #Conversation #Podcast

    Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 49:23


    Charly has moved and obviously things are different. What do you all think of the change in format? We hope you like. Jon and Devin grill Charly about his change in scenery. #Utah #Moving #Changes #NewPlace #Conversation #Podcast 

    Interview With A Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 73:50


    In this episode as Charly get's ready to take off on a new life event. Charly sat down and interviewed his dad.  #Family #Moving #Adventure #Changes #Podcast #Conversation

    Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 45:32


    Th times, they are a-changin'. As one door closes a window opens and a new chapter begins. Things are changing and yet remaining much the same.

    You Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 52:09


    This is a pretty sensitive subject of late. As it should be... With the tragedy in Parkland and having since recorded this, at the YouTube HQ. What to do about gun violence is a hard question to answer, but should it be? #Guns #Legislation #Mental #Health #Conversation #Podcast

    Fried In Pork Fat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 43:13


    In modern America we have an ongoing issue with hidden legislation. It's called pork. Literally and this time around there are two bills that when combined equal not so good times for Americans... The CLOUD Act and FOSTA... #Congress #America #Legislation #Pork #CivilRights #Podcast #Conversation

    Albanian Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2018 34:46


    Finally! The thing Devin has always wanted to talk about and Jon continues to vote him down. An English gaming company has put up a cafe in Dallas. Why is this important? Because they want everyone to come to it... But it's in Dallas Texas. Hop on the ol' train and we will see you in a week... in Dallas. At a cafe... in Dallas. #LostInTranslation #England #America #Gaming #GamesWorkshop #Conversation #Podcast

    Mueller; Trollslayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 35:07


    Did you hear they found some trolls? No not bridge trolls that eat children. Actual internet trolls! Will they ever be extradited? Hard to say really. WOLVERINES!! #Mueller #Investigation #Election #Tampering #Conversation #Podcast

    Just Do Something

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 41:06


    The battle over gun control really needs to not be a battle anymore. And the sad truth is that given that the American congress and Whitehouse are controlled by the same political party, one would assume that something could be done. Yet there does not appear to be any efforts made at all to do anything. JUST DO SOMETHING! #Gun #Control #Congress #Whitehouse #Trump #Inaction #Conversation #Podcast

    Bitcoin Is On Notice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 37:01


    Bitcoin is an interesting animal. If you aren't familiar with it, we recommend reading up on it first as this might not make a whole lot of sense without some cursory knowledge. OK, are you still here? Good; well, apparently you shouldn't feel so secure about buying all your drugs with bitcoin... it isn't as annonymous as one might consider. #Bitcoin #Anonnymous #Blockchain #Conversation #Podcast

    The Internet Ruins Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 36:42


    Why is everything a subculture? Kind of an ironic statement coming from a group of podcasters... But we ask the question none the less. Prepare to wax philosophical on this one and enjoy! #Nerds #Subculture #Obsession #Conversation #Podcast

    Blisstopia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2018 35:39


    In this episode we explore a new up and coming fad whereby people build communities by leaving their communities? How does that work? Find out what we think about Wellness Communities in this weeks episode. #Wellness #Community #Utopia #Lucrative #Conversation #Podcast Utopic Wellness Communities Are A Multibillion-Dollar Real Estate Trend: https://www.fastcompany.com/40512467/utopic-wellness-communities-are-a-multibillion-dollar-real-estate-trend

    Meta N3rdz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 34:34


    What makes us so obsessive over some stuff and not other stuff... and is it me or have we really turned things up to 12? #Meta #Nerd #StarWars #StarTrek #Obsession #Conversation #Podcast

    No News Is Good News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 39:32


    Facebook has made an announcement that they are going to change the algorithm that helps decide what you see. We are skeptical about the motives, but the outcomes may benefit those who want better connection with friends and family. #Facebook #Algorithm #Politics #Conversation #Podcast

    iDrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 34:05


    Right out of Jon's playbook we of course need to talk about the recent controversy that is cell phone batteries. Is it a conspiracy or just a fact of life? You decide. #Cellphone #Battery #Draining #Podcast #Conversation

    Page Turner It Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2018 34:08


    SPOILERS... Do not listen if you have not seen The Last Jedi. Still here? We give you our opinions, what did you think? #StarWars #EpisodeVII #TheLastJedi #Spoilers #Conversation #Podcast

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