How would you fight a Yeti in hand to hand combat? Would you attempt to sell your soul to the devil in the interest of science? How can you prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Find out all of this and more every week on the Weird Things podcast, where your hosts, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young and Brian Brushwood probe the most challenging questions about the paranormal, supernatural and fringe.
The Matrix Adventure and AI Revelations
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. […]
9/14/2024 • 0
From Space Mazes to Aquatic Apes: A Weird Things Journey
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. […]
9/1/2024 • 0
SpaceX Oopsie and Genetic Frontiers
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 […]
7/26/2024 • 0
Aviation Innovations and Misadventures
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 […]
7/8/2024 • 0
Apple’s AI Ambitions and Privacy Paradox
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 […]
7/8/2024 • 0
The Curious Case of 3D Printed Knives and AI-Generated Games
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 […]
6/28/2024 • 0
AI Showdown: OpenAI vs. Google
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 […]
6/14/2024 • 0
AI Controversies and Space Ambitions: A Weird Things Exploration
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 […]
6/3/2024 • 0
The Philosophical Snake: AI, Robotics, and a Fossilized Surprise
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 […]
4/25/2024 • 0
AI’s Musical Revolution: From Doom Musicals to Broca’s Brainy Beats
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 […]
4/19/2024 • 0
AI Revolution and the Future of Creativity
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 […]
4/16/2024 • 0
Navigating the Seas of Speculation and Sci-Fi
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 […]
3/29/2024 • 0
Supersonic Dreams and Toxic Cats
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 […]
3/25/2024 • 0
The Future is Now, and It’s Weirdly Domestic
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 […]
3/15/2024 • 0
A Deep Dive into Space, Technology, and Woolly Mammoths
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 […]
3/8/2024 • 0
Monkey Raft
The boys discuss space, technology and where American monkeys came from. Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcasts Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia600202.us.archive.org/26/items/weird-things-030124/Weird%20Things030124.mp3
3/2/2024 • 0
The Great Podcast Blackout
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 […]
3/2/2024 • 0
The Border! Rockets! Words Become Videos!
Recorded 2/16/2024. Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia800206.us.archive.org/13/items/2024-02-16-weird-things-mixdown/2024-02-16-Weird things_mixdown.mp3
3/1/2024 • 0
Brian and Andrew talk about… HOLY MOLY JUSTIN IS BACK!
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. ? Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast […]
2/25/2024 • 0
Brian and Andrew talk about… AI!
Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI! Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia601305.us.archive.org/11/items/weird-things-mixdown.-2024-02-02mp-3/Weird%20things_mixdown.-2024-02-02mp3.mp3
2/12/2024 • 0
Weird Predictions – 2024
Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI! Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/download/2024-01-05-weird-things-mixdown/2024-01-05-Weird%20things_mixdown.mp3
1/5/2024 • 0
WT: Whales As Large Language Models
Whale songs and AI tools. Picks: Justin: Squid Game: The Challenge Brian: Amanda Knox Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: ia902300.us.archive.org/18/items/capture-22-december-2023-02-04-57-pm-01/capture – 22 December 2023 – 02-04-57 PM_01.mp3
12/22/2023 • 0
WT: Gemini Launch Explained
Google’s new AI launch might not be what it seems. Picks:Justin: Fargo Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/5/items/weird-things-120823/Weird%20Things120823.mp3
12/9/2023 • 0
WT: Happy Birthday ChatGPT
ChatGPT, sing Happy Birthday to yourself in the style of Dolly Parton. Picks:Justin: Night Owl by Andrew Mayne Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max Brian: Suspense on Apple Podcasts Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/embed/weird-things-mixdown-2023-12-1
12/2/2023 • 0
WT: Might As Well Be Cooking On The Sun
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Going Infinite from Michael Lewis Brian: The Canceling of the American Mind Bryce: Crow […]
10/27/2023 • 0
WT: Bones Like a Space Bird
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode […]
10/20/2023 • 0
WT: Throw a Tiger at Space (w/ Andrew Heaton)
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? […]
9/22/2023 • 0
WT: Psuedo-Fed
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Superman film franchise Justin: Tenacious D – The Road to Redunktion Brian: Baldur’s Gate 3 […]
9/16/2023 • 0
WT: Oceanic Enrichment Time
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Righteous Gemstones Justin: The Afterparty Brian: Our Flag Means […]
9/9/2023 • 0
WT: Flappy Bear Back
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Brian: The Afterparty Bryce: Planet of the Bass from Kyle Gordon Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]
8/18/2023 • 0
WT: eDumper Breaks The Internet
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: […]
8/5/2023 • 0
WT: Lionless in Kleinmachnow
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 [email protected], 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 […]
7/29/2023 • 0
WT: Universe Manifest Destiny?
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Marvelous Videos on YouTube and Beast Philanthropy on YouTube Bryce: Five Star Chef Support Weird Things […]
7/22/2023 • 0
WT: Never Fooled w/ Dr. Daniel Simons
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Be sure to check out Dr. Simons’s “Nobody’s […]
7/14/2023 • 0
WT: Gianni Bravo
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Blinkist and Justin: The Idol Brian: Far Cry 6 Bryce: […]
7/8/2023 • 0
WT: Cereal Entrepreneur
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Satyaprem Ki Katha Justin: Stories of our times Brian: Asteroid City Bryce: […]
7/1/2023 • 0
WT: Deep C
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Remember from Lisa Genova Justin: You […]
6/23/2023 • 0
WT: Pork-Barrel Flying Objects
Coded conspiracy theories and a UFO cold war raging on for decades? Are we in a simulation or not? Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
6/16/2023 • 0
WT: Big, Dumb Googly Eyes
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The History of the Future from Blake Harris Justin: […]
6/10/2023 • 0
WT: Fatty Dog-Dog KibbleTMTMTMTM
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!] Picks: Justin: I Think You […]
6/2/2023 • 0
WT: Moo And Get It Over With
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!] Picks: […]
5/12/2023 • 0
WT: Oh, I Remember
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!] Picks: Justin: Guardians of the […]
5/6/2023 • 0
WT: Pie-as-a-Content
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Picard season 3 Justin: Succession Bryce: Paradise Killer and LFG Marbles on Thursdays Support Weird Things […]
4/28/2023 • 0
WT: The Revenge of the Cyst
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Space Ice on YouTube and Harry Lorayne Justin: Aunty Donna’s […]
4/15/2023 • 0
WT: Cooler Than 1 Pie?
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Chaos on the Bridge and What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Dave Not Coming Back […]
4/8/2023 • 0
WT: My Little Tax Adjuster
More ChatGPT discussion as a new Plugins feature enables a chatbot to make reservations and do scientific calculations. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: ScreenPix and Riley Brown AI Justin: Atlanta Brian: Pinball Bryce: Lucky Hank Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast […]
3/25/2023 • 0
WT: Giving Powerful Topology 4
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Picard and Gel Blaster Justin: History of the World: Part II Brian: Welcome to the Monkey House from […]
3/18/2023 • 0
WT: Little House in the Privy
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? […]
3/4/2023 • 0
WT: Thumb Rub
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin and Brian: The Status Game from Will Storr Bryce: Newsblur Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS […]
2/25/2023 • 0
WT: Last-Minute Massage
Pranks and the mysterious “Outhouse Gang.” Trains and planes–minus dames. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: 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 Support Weird Things on Patreon […]
2/18/2023 • 0
WT: Ready Your Weaselhole
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Tulsa King Justin: Only Murders in the Building Bryce: Don’t Pick […]
2/4/2023 • 0
WT: Podcast-Shaped Data
Gobots, Transformers, and a real transforming robot! Oh you like eInk? Wear every book on your face then. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: C-SPAN Justin: Poker Face Brian: Wave Twisters – DJ Qbert Bryce: Marvel Midnight Suns Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on […]
1/28/2023 • 0
WT: Going Weird Mode
We’re back and have inside sauce on the biggest tech story of the year with an inside-man. Perspectives from inside one of Silicon Valley’s most promising non-profits. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Wednesday Justin: Avatar: The Way of Water Brian: The Last of Us Bryce: Pocket Card Jockey: Ride […]
1/20/2023 • 0
WT Mini: Lasers, Riffing, and Wasp Wangs
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 Download audio: https://itricks.com/upload/WeirdThings122022.mp3
12/20/2022 • 0
WT: Going Weird Mode
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Planet Money #874: Hot Dog Hail […]
12/6/2022 • 0
WT: Lunar Looper
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Arson Watch Justin: Scam Stuff email list Brian: Blind Students Learn […]
11/22/2022 • 0
WT: Pennzoil B-Negative
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 [email protected], 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 […]
11/15/2022 • 0
WT: Teens On The Loose
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 [email protected], 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 […]
11/1/2022 • 0
WT: Definitely Not a Photo
What is this?! An image the guys have to decipher. Interviewing yourself almost 4 decades later explored. Lurk moar!!1 Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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) […]
10/26/2022 • 0
WT: Not The Chocolate Cookies
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 [email protected], 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 […]
10/18/2022 • 0
WT: Yeet Force
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: House of the Dragon Brian: The Economist’s “The Prince” podcast […]
10/11/2022 • 0
WT: That’s A Spicy Satellite!
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 [email protected], 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 […]
9/27/2022 • 0
WT: Pork Rockets
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 […]
9/20/2022 • 0
WT: Sus My Cringe, Fam
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: What We […]
9/13/2022 • 0
WT: Built Fjord Tough
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 […]
8/30/2022 • 0
WT: We Solved The Case…!
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: South Park: The 25th Anniversary […]
8/23/2022 • 0
WT: One Weird Trick That Solves Climate Change (Russia HATES It!)
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” After Things is taking the week off! We’ll be After next time! Picks: Andrew: Westworld Brian: Westworld […]
8/16/2022 • 0
WT: Brian, Shut Up!
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” […]
8/9/2022 • 0
WT: Snakes on a Chip
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: ADVChina on YouTube and Westworld Justin: […]
8/2/2022 • 0
WT: C’mon Man!
Stone-cold philosophy is blowing up! We have new information on “Bionic speed reading.” Conflicts online and having empathy. Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
7/26/2022 • 0
WT: The Weird Wars
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 […]
7/19/2022 • 0
WT: 4D? I Hardly Know Thee!
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 […]
6/28/2022 • 0
WT: TracGalaxy
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 […]
6/21/2022 • 0
WT: Pie for a Pie Leaves the World Satisfied
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? […]
6/14/2022 • 0
WT: Fluoride in the Air
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? […]
6/7/2022 • 0
WT: Ed & Bed Buy a Hat
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! […]
5/24/2022 • 0
WT: Blood Letting Is Back!
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: PhraseReader Justin: Everything Everywhere All at […]
5/10/2022 • 0
WT: Keep Traffic Thinking
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Yellowstone Justin: Severance Brian: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Bryce: Knotwords Support Weird […]
5/3/2022 • 0
WT: Golden Palace Infants
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes Justin: The Batman Brian: The Book of Niall […]
4/26/2022 • 0
WT: Survival of the Balloonist
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: That Mitchell and Webb Look Justin: Severance Brian: Come From Away […]
4/19/2022 • 0
WT: Rockwell’s Box
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Severance and Moonwalking with Einstein from Joshua Foer Justin: Raised by Wolves Bryce: […]
4/12/2022 • 0
WT: Do the Dew
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Profiles of the Future from Arthur C. Clarke Justin: Severance […]
4/5/2022 • 0
WT: Americans Are From Mars, Russians Are From Venus
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 […]
3/29/2022 • 0
WT: Mammalian Asteroid
The invasion of Ukraine has affected space! Is yellow really just yellow? Half of a giraffe makes an astral appearance. Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
3/22/2022 • 0
WT: It Can Get Weirder!
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Cuphead Show! Justin: Our Flag Means Death Bryce: Drive to […]
3/15/2022 • 0
WT: Martian Buffet
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy Bryce: Severance and The Righteous Gemstones Support Weird Things on Patreon […]
3/1/2022 • 0
WT: Big Pile of Rocks
A special dagger…alien Egyptians?! Pointy devices that probably aren’t gambling dice. What is that big, red patty? Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
2/22/2022 • 0
DELETED IN 48 HOURS : World’s Greatest Con Season 2 Preview
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2/21/2022 • 0
WT: Senator McOranges
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 [email protected], subject line […]
2/15/2022 • 0
WT: DeepFakes @ Home
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 […]
2/8/2022 • 0
WT: Pelvic-Less Thrust
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 […]
2/1/2022 • 0
WT: SpaceChode
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 […]
1/25/2022 • 0
WT: Hashing Asses
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 […]
1/18/2022 • 0
WT: We Do Not Intend To Stop
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? […]
1/11/2022 • 0
WT: The Boon of Doggles?
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: The Political Orphanage “A Rather Snuffy’s Christmas” episode and Detroiters […]
12/27/2021 • 0
WT: McWeird
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Saturday Morning All Star […]
12/21/2021 • 0
WT: Haircut of the Year
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 […]
12/14/2021 • 0
WT: Lunar Chalupa
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Solitaire Stories Justin: Tiger King season 2 (anti-pick) and Music Box series […]
12/7/2021 • 0
WT: Dagger Fever
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Micro Men Justin: The Beatles: Get Back Brian: Termination Shock from […]
11/30/2021 • 0
WT: You Spin Me Rocket Round
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Lower Decks and […]
11/16/2021 • 0
WT: Alien Movie Guy
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 [email protected], 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 […]
11/9/2021 • 0
WT: Defraud = Reality
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 [email protected], subject […]
11/2/2021 • 0
WT: Michael Scott (In Space)
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird […]
10/26/2021 • 0
WT: Salt Lights
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 […]
10/19/2021 • 0
WT: Fail Sun
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Squid Game […]
10/12/2021 • 0
WT: Earth Hole!
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The films of 007 Brian: Great Night podcast […]
10/5/2021 • 0
WT: Hockey Stick in Wrapping Paper
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 […]
9/28/2021 • 0
WT: Team Rocket Lens Flare Effect
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 [email protected], 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 […]
9/21/2021 • 0
WT: Sideways Rockets and Epi-splosions
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 [email protected], 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 […]
9/14/2021 • 0
WT: Been Banditin’
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 […]
8/31/2021 • 0
WT: Nature Be Shoppin’
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 […]
8/24/2021 • 0
WT: Friend-Shaped Launchpad
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 [email protected], […]
8/17/2021 • 0
WT: Capital-B Big Rocket!
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The African Queen Brian: The Suicide Squad Bryce: The White Lotus Support […]
8/10/2021 • 0
WT: 2021: A Space Dramedy
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 […]
8/3/2021 • 0
WT: I Kinda Won
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Expedition Unknown: Shark Trek Justin: 2020 Summer Olympic […]
7/27/2021 • 0
WT: Lil’ Crimes
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 [email protected], 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 […]
7/20/2021 • 0
WT: Tragedy, Meet Time
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 […]
7/13/2021 • 0
WT: Mo’ Fossils, ‘Mo Species
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 […]
7/5/2021 • 0
WT: Hello, Chum!
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 [email protected], […]
6/29/2021 • 0
WT: GAN You Believe It’s Not GTAV?
A military base in Japan is under attack! Plus, circus tricks. GTAV: GAN Andreas. A farmhouse with a surprise feature. Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
6/22/2021 • 0
WT: Sweet Bee Treat
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: World’s Greatest Con email list World’s Greatest Con 6 minute preview Bryce: Kip Kinkel Is […]
6/15/2021 • 0
WT: Terns Down; For What?
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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: […]
6/8/2021 • 0
WT: The Fellas?!
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 […]
5/25/2021 • 0
WT: Look Out For Leopards
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 [email protected], […]
5/18/2021 • 0
WT: Tower of Human Skulls – Fixed
Tower of Human Skulls – Super nova communication? – Capuchin Crypt – ‘Blueberries’ on Mars Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
5/12/2021 • 0
WT: Baby Dinosaur?
First Nighttime Splashdown With Astronauts Since 1968! U.F.O.s! Florida woman spotted ‘Baby Dinosaur’. Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
5/4/2021 • 0
WT: Wright Brothers Purest
Helicopters on Mars! NASA and SpaceX to the Moon! Got something weird? Email [email protected], 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 […]
4/20/2021 • 0
WT: Russian Baby (fixed)
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 [email protected], 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 […]
4/19/2021 • 0
WT: Black Bear Sun
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 [email protected], 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 […]
4/6/2021 • 0
WT: Verifiable Baseball Cards
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 has been re-used a historic number of times. How much re-using a rocket would be acceptable? NFTs: what are they, what is their value, and what could you do with this technology? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Cobra Kai Brian: All Tomorrows Bryce: Yakuza: Like a […]
3/16/2021 • 0
WT: Oh, Rings
Let’s creep out Bryce! Allan Mcdonald, who refused to sign off on the Challenger launch, has passed away. A look back on his heroic stand, the context around the tragic launch, and the various risks involved in space flight. A new article against going to Mars and a critical look at the journey to Mars. […]
3/9/2021 • 0
WT: Half an Egg
What makes Andrew’s new friend Elizabeth Ann so special? The oldest DNA ever sequenced. Deepfakes are taking over the world. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Links: MyHeritage deepfakes Deep Tom Cruise Bryce deepfaked into The Queen’s Gambit Picks: Andrew: Superman and Lois Justin: Raised by Wolves Brian: The Croods Bryce: I […]
3/2/2021 • 0
WT: Back to the Past
The Texas cold storm has us looking back and forward 100 years. How has life progressed and what might happen in another century? Eyes and ears are now on Mars! See the sights and hear the rumble of the red planet. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Bizarre World […]
2/23/2021 • 0
WT: Space For Regular People
A Super Bowl ad wants to take a FANTASTIC crew of FOUR civilians up to space. Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon’s CEO–will he turn his focus to Blue Origin? Avi Loeb is again saying Oumuamua, the cigar-shaped comet, is definitively an extraterrestrial vessel now in a new book. Matt Ridley’s new article paints […]
2/9/2021 • 0
WT: Venus is Barren Again
Remember that story about phosphine on Venus, suggesting life on Venus? Well, it was more likely to be sulfur dioxide, a common compound found in Venus. What are problems in science funding and could you do double-blind research funding? Also, what’s #stonks and what’s with this Clubhouse thing? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line […]
2/2/2021 • 0
WT: Zone of Safety
SpaceX sets a record for most satellites launched in one launch with their rideshare program. Brian and Justin have had Quest 2s for a little while now–what are their impressions of the wireless VR device? Andrew got into the Facebook Horizons beta and has some thoughts. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” […]
1/26/2021 • 0
WT: The View From Orbit
NASA’s SLS dress rehearsal test ended in failure. What does that mean for the future of NASA development? Blue Origin completes its test of New Shepard NS-14. What are their ambitions? Space tourism? Virgin Orbit finally achieves orbit. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Wayne Justin: The Bee Gees: How […]
1/19/2021 • 0
WT: Essential Recipes
The next Starship test could be as soon as this week! A new game, “Contact, Arrival, or Something Else?” What type of data would you send to an advance civilization? Or taken another way, what essential information would you send 1,000 years into the past? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: […]
1/12/2021 • 0
WT: Sick and Tired
It’s a new year and a new episode of Weird Things. COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out and we dissect some of the attitudes and policies that got us here. Would it be ethical to cut costs and only give people a single-shot dose instead of two? What would it look like if people faked fake-immunization […]
1/5/2021 • 0
WT: Roman Quizno’s
Another amazing discovery in Pompeii leaves us wondering about ancient cuisine. We clearly need to talk about what makes a movie a rom-com. What is adermatoglyphia and what barriers does it make in the modern world? Octopi will go fist-cuffs with you!! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Brian: Mr. […]
12/28/2020 • 0
WT: Hello, Humans!
A scaly surprise in Florida. Brains: you’re never alone with one! Are aliens contacting us from Proxima Centauri? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: The Expanse Brian: One Punch Man Bryce: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS […]
12/22/2020 • 0
WT: The Space Ceiling
SpaceX’s SN8 does a test flight and end in a fiery…data collection? Uh-oh, we found him! If we were a galactic federation, how would we induct a dumber planet? Mammoth bones are a cut above! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Ring Fit Adventure Justin: Framebridge Brian: Kim’s Convenience Bryce: […]
12/15/2020 • 0
WT: Dark Orbits
The Arecibo Observatory has fallen into disrepair and came crashing down this week. We now know a possible mini-moon orbiting Earth is actually man-made! How our human-brains color how we create and percieve scientific phenomena. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mank Justin: The Expanse Brian: Wise as Fu*k from […]
12/8/2020 • 0
WT: 99 Mink Balloons
How long is too long to wear a Santa hat? Alphabets’s DeepMind unveils a new breakthrough in protein folding and we know most of those words! A mysterious pylon in Utah get even more mysterious. King King–what if he was a zombie? Speaking of zombies… Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: […]
