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REAL LIFE Devon: We celebrated Nolan's Mario-themed birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese's, and it was pure Mario madness—even down to LEGO sets! At home, we dove into the SNES Classic, revisiting classics like Super Mario World and Mario Kart. Speaking of Mario Kart, Ben has a lot of thoughts about kart racing games. Oh, and let's not forget Super Metroid made a cameo in our gaming nostalgia. Steven: Exciting news! We're now on YouTube! Check out The Science Faction Podcast for all our latest episodes and content. Also, Steven got his hands on the 5-disc Complete Collector's Edition of Blade Runner. Talk about sci-fi collector goals! Ben: Ben's been under the weather—boo! But that meant more movie time—yay! He's here to defend rewatching so-called "terrible" films like Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But hey, the Indiana Jones videogame nails the adventure vibe. Steven couldn't agree more—there's nothing better than punching Nazis! Also, fun fact: The Matrix reused sets from Dark City, which Roger Ebert loved so much he even recorded commentary tracks for it. And yes, both Ben and Devon admit to falling asleep during The Phantom Menace... in theaters. Oops! FUTURE OR NOW Ben: "The Buddhists Know How to Party" might sound like an odd statement, but Ben dives into the Five Remembrances of the Buddha, a reflection on aging, illness, and impermanence. It really got Devon thinking about Stoicism. Curious? You can read them here: I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old. I am of the nature to have ill-health. There is no way to escape having ill-health. I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death. All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change. There is no way to escape being separated from them. My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand. Steven: Steven brings up a serious topic: the insurance crisis in California. State Farm is pulling out of the state due to restrictions on raising rates, leaving them unable to cover major disasters like the LA fires. They currently have about $3 billion, but with an estimated $4 billion needed for payouts, this gap could lead to insolvency. Who's at fault—the state for blocking rate hikes or the companies for not adjusting sooner? Steven urges us not to "Luigi the wrong people" in this situation. BOOK CLUB This Week: We took a deep dive into Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" from The Wind's Twelve Quarters. You can read it here. Ben found it "super fascinating," while Devon unpacked its core themes: a utopia sustained by the suffering of one child and the moral quandary of staying or walking away. Ben summed it up with, "The terror of not knowing keeps people away." Also, Devon joked that Omelas could just be Salem spelled backward—thanks, Oregon road signs! Devon also mused, "Ethics cannot be logically discerned." Next Week: Get ready for Philip K. Dick's "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" (1966). Here's a PDF. And no, Devon—you can't just watch Total Recall instead!
This week we have Devon Craft, a bit exhausted, but willing to endure. As we discuss his journey to his career, his days as a father, and we dive into multiple game. Let see how he handles this with us. Check him out with his co-host Steven on The Science Faction Podcast. Website | https://bspodcastnetwork.com/ Science Faction Podcast | https://tinyurl.com/yyrw2gkf/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
How's it going, today we have Steve Domingues AKA SteveZer0 from The Science Faction Podcast and The Save Point Podcast. We have a chat about school, life choices, movies, and Fallout 76. An erie tale to be told to say the least and some fun games. Site: http://www.stevendomingues.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevezer0 The Science Faction Podcast: https://sciencefactionpodcast.com/ The Save Point Podcast: https://thesavepoint.podbean.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Clint pulls off a nifty bit of sleight of hand as Steven takes the place of Steve, co-host of Science Faction Podcast & head of BS Podcast Network! The guys talk about live shows & streaming, baby on the way, proud Papa & Uncle moments, tastes in video games, "motherf***ers" of instinct, trying Fortnite, PUBG, Monster Hunter World, how MHW multiplayer SHOULD be, Clint explains Tinder, Clint's geeking out over a girl, Sea Of Thieves, toxic chat in Rocket League, Legos, showing off our toys, closings & plugs, and more!
On this episode of W.S.E.G. we sit down with the boys of the Science Faction Podcast( http://roberttimothy.podbean.com/) . Robert (archaeologist) and Damien (stand up comic) make up one of the funniest, yet, informative podcast duos, ever, in the whole wide universe and beyond.... (a little space humor wink wink **) We talk about The "god" particle, fake science, and Damien channels a dead scientist. Find the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/science-faction/id816090927?mt=2 Discover the latest science breakthrough and write the show at: wespeakenglishgood@gmail.com Leave a review on itunes if you have time. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/we-speak-english-good/id1050508321?mt=2 wespeakenglish.net
Today we talk about the Science Faction Podcast, answer a couple of questions about Mormons, look at MRIs of brains having spiritual experiences, have a quick Grand Tour Episode 4 spoilercast, talk about Top Gear and Ken Block, Dirk Gently gets a mention, we talk tasting garlic through your feet and dissolving gum with chocolate, inflatable habitats on the ISS and future space hotel magnates, Jeff Gordon's IMSA plans, and finally bad password advice from the FBI. Links from this episode: - Science Faction Podcast - This Is Your Brain on God - The BS Podcast Network - The Expanse - The Grand Tour - 4. Enviro-mental* - Ken Block Drifts London – EXTENDED Director's Cut - Top Gear - BBC - Ken Block Gymkhana Series - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - Can You Taste Garlic... With Your FEET!? (Weird Food Tricks #2) - Gum + Chocolate = ????? (Weird Food Tricks #1) - After six months in orbit, that space inflatable habitat is holding up well - Robert Bigelow - Jeff Gordon to join Cadillac team for Rolex 24 at Daytona - The FBI Is Wrongly Telling People To Change Passwords 'Frequently'
This episode contains: Steven still doesn’t follow the news, being a single dad, EpiPen, IotaMan1701, Charlotte is burning down, the state of race relations in America, distrust of police, historic perspective, story about getting pulled over, policing the cops, dangerous places in Boston, more stories about getting pulled over, racial profiling, Trump, racial progress under Obama, how presidents have been treated, Obama’s policies, disrespecting Obama, Arizona is a racist, growing up racist, stereotypes, Tuskegee Airmen, black pilots, racial jokes, Empire, TV shows, Iota is also a giant nerd, Science Faction Podcast, Star Trek collection, Power Rangers, Transformers, Ghost Busters, Iota needs a podcast.