Tinfoil in the Microwave

Tinfoil in the Microwave

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Two lifelong friends, Luke and Javen, discuss a variety of topics including cultural trends and American society...or whatever they feel like talking about! Our first season is uncut recordings of our Pizza FM show.

Javen Joerger


    • Jul 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tinfoil in the Microwave

    Catch Up Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 59:59


    Join Luke and Javen to do a catch up on what has been going on this summer. We have lots of stories to tell and a variety of hot topics to discuss, so crack open a cold one and join us for a chat.

    Sitcoms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 71:54


    Literally everything there is to know about situational comedies. Why they work (or don't) and are so successful for network television. Warning: This episode includes spoilers!

    Up To You, I Guess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 45:10


    Luke and Javen talk about life in quarantine, the near future, and how people are handling social distancing (or not handling social distancing).

    Hail Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 43:50


    We love to look at the magic moment that changes the game, but what about the hours of work to get there? Luke and Javen give an update about life in quarantine.

    The Prophecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 54:21


    Luke & Javen do a deep dive into the Law of Attraction. Find out what it is and join the our debate on its legitimacy. As usual we have plenty of examples to discuss.

    Young Job Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 59:16


    Luke and Javen are back! We are talking about internship hunting and how to use extracurriculars the right way.

    3.9 TV Made Us This Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 59:51


    Ever heard of cultivation theory? Well listen to learn more about why you are always comparing yourself and your friends to sitcom characters.

    3.8 Is That Fair?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 59:51


    Don't tread on Luke and Javen. This week we break down what makes laws lawful and if people should follow the crowd or the beat of their own drum.

    3.7 Don't Copy Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 60:53


    The evil Disney corporation, pirating music, and stealing from Charles Dickens. Luke and Javen talk about copyright and the good and bad that it brings.

    3.6 You Got A Friend In Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 58:13


    Why do humans form friendships? Luke and Javen discuss how friendships start and end, friends you have throughout your life, and when it's time to pull the plug on that guy from your high school debate team.

    3.5 2010s Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 60:02


    A continuation of last week's episode. This episode focuses more so on culture including music, movies, television and more.

    3.4 2010s Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 59:15


    Oh what a decade it has been. Luke and Javen talk about the changes we saw during the 2010s and what historical significance it will have.

    3.2 You're In A Cult Dude.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 57:51


    Luke and Javen talk about cults. What is a cult? What was a cult? Are you in a cult? Am I in a cult? Find out.

    3.1 Time To Cut Illini Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 57:08


    Welcome back to season three! Luke and Javen talk about college athletics and all the money that goes into it. Should college athletes get paid? Should schools that suck at football have a team? Find out!

    2.6 Plastic Bag of Plastic Bags

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 54:27


    The planet is dying and we love our straws. Luke and Javen talk about the environmental crisis unfolding in front of our eyes and how we can maybe change small habits. Sometimes we need to sacrifice our comfort for the long term benefits.

    2.5 Confirmation Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 51:15


    Everyone thinks their right on Twitter, but there's two sides to every story.

    2.4 Don't Hurt Me, No More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 51:23


    Luke and Javen decide to turn their podcast into a weird relationship advice editorial. Just kidding, but we will be discussing marriage, love, and human desire for a companion.

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