Robot Congress

ROBOT CONGRESS - 98 - Keeping It IRL Nov 12, 2020

If you're caught on camera during a streamer's IRL stream on the street, do you have any control over that content? This week Ryan, Austin, and special guest Noah Downs talk about Privacy Rights and recording in public!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 97 - Hurricane FEMA Sep 03, 2020

Will FEMA help pay for your hurricane-destroyed home? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss disaster relief, hurricanes, and COVID-19!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 96 - Space Force Trademark Wars Jun 18, 2020

Is Space Force dead in the space-water before it even launches? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss what Netflix's trademark claim on Space Force actually means for the United States' space agency!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 95 - Twitch DMCA Dilemma Jun 09, 2020

Why have Twitch streamers been getting take-downs for background music? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali are joined by special guest Noah Downs to discuss the legalities and realities of streaming on Twitch!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 94 - Who Owns the Happy Birthday Song Jun 04, 2020

Who do you have to pay when you sing Happy Birthday in public? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali talk about the strange ownership-journey of the world-famous Happy Birthday song!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 93 - GTA v Lindsay Lohan and Right of Publicity May 28, 2020

How did Lindsay Lohan's lawsuit against Grand Theft Auto help set legal history? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss privacy and publicity, Robotic Vanna White, Lindsay Lohan in GTA, and Selena Gomez's appearance in a random mobile game!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 92 - Caution! Hot Take - McDonald's Hot Coffee Case May 21, 2020

Can you win millions by burning yourself with McDonalds coffee? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss what you don't know about the famous McDonald's Hot Coffee case!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 91 - Disney Sends Twitter Over the Galaxy's Edge May 05, 2020

Does Disney own your Star Wars Tweets? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss the #MayThe4th Star Wars Twitter controversy!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 90 - Call of Duty: Lawsuit Edition Apr 30, 2020

This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss AM General trying to sue Activision Blizzard for its use of the Humvee in the Call of Duty series! Hop in and join the battle between law and chaos!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 89 - The Horror of AB5 Apr 02, 2020

Should Uber drivers be contractors or employees? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali discuss the pros and cons of California's AB5 law and whether this is the end of the disrupting apps as we know them!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 88 - Austin's Wedding Special! Mar 26, 2020

Would your marriage's validity stand up in court? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali talk about Austin's Wedding and whether his internet-ordained minister had the power to marry the newlyweds!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 87 - It's the End of 2019 and We Know It Dec 26, 2019

It's almost the New Year, 2019 is on its way out! This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali talk about their hopes for 2020: Will we see advances in Roomba technology, toiletries, or WiFi? Plus, Austin predicts the best planets and movies of 2020!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 86 - How to Find a Publisher (Ft. Sean McKenzie) Dec 19, 2019

Have you ever created game of such beautiful artistry, a craft of such genius, so brilliant in design, that it went completely unappreciated by the masses? You probably needed a publisher!

This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali are joined by Sean McKenzie of Armor Games to discuss what a publisher does, and why they're so integral to the gaming business.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 85 - Fashion Isn't a Game Dec 12, 2019

Louis Vuitton and League of Legends have teamed up to bring fashion to gaming and vice versa! This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali talk about brand partnerships, what goes into such potent and influential agreements, and whether Austin can actually pull off a French accent.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 84 - Skate 4 Lives! Trademark Talk Dec 05, 2019

What is a trademark, and what does it mean when one is abandoned? This week Ryan, Austin, and Ali talk about the Skate 4 trademark debacle, and why you shouldn't believe everything you read on the internet!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 83 - Can YouTube Survive COPPA? (Ft. Jonathan Katz) Nov 28, 2019

Will COPPA be the end of child-friendly content on YouTube? This week Ryan, Austin, Ali, and Special Guest Jonathan Katz assess the potential consequences of COPPA on YouTube!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 82 - How to Work in Video Games Nov 21, 2019

What does it take to break into the video game industry? Do you have the necessary experience to level up to a career in this Pac-Man-Eats-Ghost world of bytes and pixels? This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali share their experience and wisdom!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 81 - Bark to the Future Mar 09, 2019

Would you put your dog's brain in a robot body? This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali talk about the past and future of pets, and we even throw in some pet law for no extra charge!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 80 - Friends with Technology Benefits Feb 22, 2019

How has technology altered the way we maintain relationships? This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali reminisce about how instant messaging, dial-up modems, and video chat changed everything. Plus, by popular demand, Austin rants about grocery stores.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 79 - The Apex of our Fortnite Feb 14, 2019

Is Apex Legends a threat to Fortnite's popularity? How did Apex launch with virtually no warning and no leaks? This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali talk about the huge hit Apex Legends and its impact on the gaming world.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 78 - Reddit Asks Us Anything Feb 07, 2019

Just how bad are esports player contracts? Does Skyrim's Bethesda own the word Scrolls? Do companies need to sue to protect their trademarks and intellectual property? This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali answer all the questions!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 77 - A New Lawsuit Every Fortnite Dec 20, 2018

Can you copyright a dance move? This week Morrison, Austin, and Ali discuss the lawsuits surrounding Epic's Fortnite and the celebrity dance moves it has co-opted for use in its explosive game.

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ROBOT CONGRESS Classics - 5 - Future Warfare and Technology Oct 25, 2018

What is the future of warfare? Will soldiers be grizzled men leaping around battlefields in exosuits, or will they 18 year-old Starcraft players commanding robot soldiers from halfway across the globe?

This week in Robot Congress Classics, we discuss the Future of War! (what is it good for?)

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ROBOT CONGRESS Classics - 4 - The Future of Entertainment and Media Oct 11, 2018

Will we still be watching television in twenty years, or will we all be plugged into the wall in a virtual cyberspace world? This week in Robot Congress Classics, Morrison and Austin talk about: the potentials of virtual reality; how all our fancy new devices afford us no privacy; what IS "obscene" in media; and how Morrison thinks indie movie theaters are the New Future.

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ROBOT CONGRESS Classics - 3 - The Future of Transportation Oct 05, 2018

Are Smart Cars the future? Who's responsible if a self-driving car hits your house? Am I still myself if I use a Star Trek transporter? This week in RoCo Classics, Morrison and Austin discuss all the future of transportation!

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ROBOT CONGRESS Classics - 2 - Artificial Intelligence, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of You Sep 27, 2018

Should artificial intelligence have human rights? Who's responsible if a self-driving car kills had an accident? This week in Classics, Morrison and Austin delve into the future of AI and discuss Skin Gambling: the purchasing and trade of video game aesthetics!

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ROBOT CONGRESS Classics - 1 - Patenting DNA and the Future of Cybernetics Sep 20, 2018

Will you own your own body in the future? Can your DNA be patented by someone else? This week, a Classic episode of Morrison and Austin's past discussions is revived, back for your enjoyment.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 76 - Are ROMs Legal Aug 14, 2018

This week Morrison, Austin and Ali discuss the burning question in everyone's minds: is the unauthorized distribution of old (and new!) games through ROMs and their Emulators illegal? Will they result in legal action? Find out this week, on Robot Congress!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 75 - Bird Law Aug 07, 2018

Why are Birds terrorizing major cities around the US? This week Morrison, Austin and Ali examine the electric scooter sensation that's sweeping the nation. Is it a great eco-friendly startup, or a thousand thousand lawsuits waiting to happen?

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 74 - Fake It Til You Make It: The Kylie Jenner Story Jul 17, 2018

Forbes has declared that Kylie Jenner is set to be the youngest ever Self-Made billionaire- this week on Robot Congress Morrison, Austin and Ali are analyzing this claim and the counterfeit industry that surrounds popular products like celebrity makeup.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 73 - Trumped Up Supreme Court Picks (Ft. Ali Rothman) Jul 10, 2018

This week is about the Supreme Court, what they do, and the new nomination! Morrison and Austin are joined this week by Allison Rothman to answer your burning questions about the Most Supreme Court of the Land (in this case, the US!)

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 72 - Future of Esports Player Unions May 08, 2018

The episode more requested than any other: Should esports pros unionize?

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 71 - Charity or Scam, an Examination May 01, 2018

It's always great to give, but are you giving to the right charities? Some charities will piddle away your kind donation keeping their own wheels spinning, whilst others are worthy recipients of your hard-earned currency. This week Morrison, Austin, and O'Connor dive into the murky depths of Lake Charity, sifting through the mud and picking out the gems!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 70 - A Way Too Fast Rambling Through Every IP Law Apr 24, 2018

DMCA takedowns are all over YouTube, but what do they mean?! People throw around the terms copyright and trademark as if they're interchangeable! Why is the McDonalds logo Reserved?

Join us this week as Morrison, Austin and O'Connor dive into these constant internet topic terms, educating and entertaining you!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 69 - King of Kong Dethroned Apr 17, 2018

What does it take to be a video game star? How far would someone go to secure his place as the King of Kong? This week Morrison, Austin and O'Connor discuss the torrid tale of Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe, who the true King of Kong is, and some of what Austin know about Football.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 68 - President Facebook Apr 10, 2018

Why is everyone threatening to unplug from Facebook? Has your privacy been breached? Do we deserve privacy at all? This week Morrison and Austin delve deep into the seedy underbelly of Facebook and come face to face with the fact that maybe, just maybe, WE were the breach all along! (audience gasps)

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 67 - Artificial Intelligence and the First Amendment Apr 03, 2018

Should you fear artificial intelligence? This week Morrison Austin and O'Connor discuss the robot rebellion, self-driving cars, and the glorious dangers of the future-world we're speeding towards!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 66 - Go YouTube Yourself (ft. Mowtendoo!) Feb 13, 2018

Ever thought about making a YouTube channel? Want to Broadcast Yourself out there? Do you have what it takes?

This week Morrison, Austin and O'Connor talk to the talented YouTuber Mowtendoo and dig into the nitty gritty of creating content online!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 65 - Is Playing Music on Twitch Legal? (ft. Noah Downs!) Feb 06, 2018

My favorite streamer had Taylor Swift on shuffle in the background and now his videos are no longer available! What kind of music can I use for the background of my livestream and YouTube videos?

This week Morrison Austin and O'Connor are excited to have Noah Downs aka @MyLawyerFriend on the show to talk all about sync licensing- what you music you can and can't use online to set the mood!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 64 - Government Shutdowns and You! Jan 30, 2018

Welcome to the US Congress, where the government shuts down but the politicians still get paid!

Are the banks still open? Has the looting begun? What exactly does a government shutdown entail?!

This week Morrison, Austin and O'Connor discuss just exactly WHAT a government shutdown in the USA means, and how often it's happened. Plus: Who's the heart of the Starfox team? What exactly is Cluedo, and why can't I kill Mrs. White with a wrench in the drawing room anymore?!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 62 - Breaking into Esports Jan 16, 2018

Ever wonder what being a pro esport player is like? Do you think you have what it takes to play games on the big stage? This week Morrison Austin and O'Connor dive head-first into the booming world of esports!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 61 - Looking Forward to 2018 Jan 09, 2018

What's going to be the best movie of 2018? What soon-to-come games will blow your mind? Has Austin caught up with the times, or is he still stuck in the 1970's? Join us this week as Austin and O'Connor look INTO THE FUTURE of 2018.

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 60 - Robot Congress 2017 Year in Review Jan 02, 2018

What's Morrison's favorite game of 2017? What could Austin's top 2017 movie be if he never sees new movies? This week Morrison, Austin, and O'Connor review the highlights of this crazy and amazing year!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 59 - The FCC Strikes Bargains Dec 19, 2017

Is this the end of the internet as we know it? The FCC has repealed government-enforced net neutrality, so sit in on this session as we fill you in on what this actually means: the good, the bad and the potential dystopia we'll be headed towards. Plus, Morrison and O'Connor chime in at the end with their thoughts on the new Star Wars movie!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 58 - 2017 Game Awards Recap Dec 12, 2017

Who won the 2017 Game Awards? Who deserved to win, who lost out?! This week Ryan Morrison and Austin recap the results, and talk Cuphead, Zelda, Uncharted, and many other games that hit and miss at this year's awards!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 57 - Decrypting Bitcoin Dec 05, 2017

What is cryptocurrency? Will it make all governments irrelevant? Will Bitcoin topple nations? Will Dogecoin make it to the moon?

This week Ryan Morrison, Ryan O'Connor and Austin Hoffman talk cryptocurrency! We delve into exactly WHAT it is, why it's worth money, and whether it'll stick around in the future!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 56 - RoCo @ PAX Unplugged Nov 29, 2017

What's the seedy underbelly of tabletop gaming really like? What's a Vampire LARP? How many dwarves does it take to get to the center of the earth?

This week Morrison, O'Connor and Austin talk about their awesome trip to PAX Unplugged!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 55 - Pitchforks for EA Nov 14, 2017

EA has released Star Wars Battlefront II and with it a bevy of loot boxes and character-gating. Do they deserve the tremendous amount of hate they're getting for the game and their player-wallet-gouging practices? Probably! This week Ryan Morrison and Austin go through a list of what makes EA worthy of such vitriol!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 54 - BlizzCongress Spectacular Nov 07, 2017

Hearthstone! Overwatch! Warcraft! This week we're discussing BLIZZCON! Morrison gives his take on his trip and O'Connor and Austin go over some of the big points of Blizzard's huge annual event! We're amazingly excited about this one! Maybe too excited!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 53 - Ghostly Congress Special Oct 31, 2017

I broke my leg running from a chainsaw clown, can I sue? I have this GREAT idea for Halloween-themed wine...

This week Ryan Morrison and Ryan O'Connor talk injuries in haunted houses, disputes over HalloWINE (awesome name, we know) PLUS Scooby Doo Villains! Are they really committing crimes or just defending their homes from pesky kids?

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 52 - Are Loot Boxes Gambling (Ft. Marc Whipple) Oct 24, 2017

Shadow of Mordor says I can pay more money to possibly get a cool orc! I just spent a tenth of my paycheck trying to get the Halloween Zenyatta skin and came up with two Mercys and a Roadhog! Why is this even allowed?

We talk with attorney Marc Whipple about loot boxes, the ESRB, gambling in gaming, and if the end is nigh!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 51 - Disappointing Sequels, The Prequel Oct 17, 2017

What games, movies and books have let you down? The hype trains run at full-steam sometimes, and end up flying off the tracks into Disappointment Gorge! This week Austin and Ryan O'Connor talk their biggest letdowns in games and movies, and Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch didn't even make the list!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 50 - Tales from the Tavern Oct 11, 2017

It's all over popular culture nowadays, from Stranger Things to Critical Role to celebrities confessing their love of the game, and Game of Thrones isn't helping either. What is Dungeons and Dragons about? Do you summon real demons? Where are the dragons hatched? Are there whips in the dungeon?

Join Ryan O'Connor and Austin as they explore their D&D history and discuss the incredible (and terrible) experiences they've had with this game over the years!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 49 - Oh the Games We Play Oct 03, 2017

Do you have games that have sat in your library for ages, unplayed and dusty? What games do you play over and over, rather than starting those lovely games that you eyed for so long but had no the courage to pick up?

This week Ryan O'Connor and Austin talk about their gaming loves and hates!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 48 - PubG vs. Fornite: Battle of the Royales Sep 26, 2017

Can Bluehole sue Epic Games for their use of the Battle Royale gamestyle that made Playerunknown's Battlegrounds a Steam store superstar? What does Bluehole mean by "contemplating further action?" Can you use other company's products in your own promotions? Bluehole has stirred up a storm with their statements about Epic Games' new PvP mode for Fortnite, and we're going to get to the bottom of this cyclone!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 47 - Cosplay 101 (Ft. Stella Chuu!) Sep 19, 2017

Who owns your face? What if a creep takes a picture of you when you're not looking? Stella Chuu joins us to talk breaking into the industry, remaining relevant, and how to ask for permission to take a picture with a cosplayer you think is awesome.

What does it take to be a cosplay professional verse a guy who buys a deadpool costume off the Internet? How DO you avoid melting your eyeballs with colored contacts?

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 46 - PewDiePie's DMCA Dilemma Sep 12, 2017

PewDiePie, one of YouTube's biggest personalities, has made another blunder and is finding out that developers have every right to DMCA his Lets Play videos. Find out why the creators and owners of the games hold all the power in this week's Robot Congress!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 45 - Attack of the Remakes Sep 05, 2017

Why are so many game companies remaking old games I love? Can I share the Star Wars v Star Trek game I spent two years on? What if it's free?

We're talking remakes, both official and unofficial! From Street Fighter to Dungeon Keeper, Gearbox buying Homeworld and remastering it to that KOTOR fan remake that isn't lawful no matter what their website says.

Learn ALL ABOUT IT this week on Robot Congress!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 44 - Gold Scammers Stole My Parents (Money) Aug 29, 2017

Scammers stole my kid's account! What can I do, and was it worth anything for the 300 hours he sunk into it?!

Hey- that troll stole my level 36 magic staff! Can I sue him, or have him thrown in jail? Am I destined to spend another 15 hours grinding to acquire a new staff?

Will the government tax my gold gains?!

Find out on Robot Congress!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 43 - The O'Connor Origin Story Aug 22, 2017

Robot Congress has ejected Morrison from the galactic senate this week! Everyone loves a villainous origin story- that's right, we're interviewing our new co-host to plumb the dark secrets of his past, this week on ROBOT CONGRESS!

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ROBOT CONGRESS - 42 - Take Two of These C&Ds (the OpenIV story) Aug 15, 2017

What happens when you mix Russian modding software with Grand Theft Auto 5's incredible popularity? LAWSUITS?! Probably not. Cease and Desists?! Definitely. Featuring IRON MAN (as an example of why modding can be detrimental to a publisher).
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 41 - Murder She Spoke (The Michelle Carter Story) Aug 09, 2017

Can you kill someone with a text? Does free speech end when it's used to harm another?
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Death by Text! Michelle Carter convinced Conrad Roy to kill himself, but why and how? Find out this week on Robot Congress!
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 40 - RELAUNCH (and the Alex Mauer story) Aug 02, 2017

IT'S OUR RELAUNCH! And we couldn't have done a worse job. All new sound and recording equipment and Ryan somehow managed to speak into the wrong end of his microphone (shut up, it's possible) and create an awful echo'y sound. But it's not nearly as bad as the story behind this week's topic.
Alex Mauer has rum rampant with the DMCA takedowns, hitting both commentator and creator alike. Was she allowed to do this? Did she own the content? What powers does the DMCA actually grant, and what happens if you cheat? All this and more on this week's ROBOT CONGRESS! (Now out every Tuesday)
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 39 - Steam's gone Direct, skip the Greenlight (w/ Sheena Perez) Jun 02, 2017

This week Robot Congress has Sheena Perez, super awesome game dev and music composer extraordinaire to talk about Steam Greenlight closing and Steam Direct's announcement. What should you know if you plan to make a game? What will Austin rant about this time? FIND OUT NOW!
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 032 - Jeff Rubin Feb 24, 2017

Mr. Jeff Rubin (formerly of CollegeHumor and Buzzfeed), host of the Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show stops by to talk about his career, games, hot takes on Uncharted, and how awful Austin is at naming celebrities on the fly.
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 020 - A New List Sep 22, 2016

*Imagine Scrolling Star Wars Text*
RYAN AND AUSTIN SAW SUCCESS WITH THEIR LAST LIST EPISODE. NOW, OUT OF IDEAS AND OUT OF TALENT, THEY RESORT TO A NEW LIST ABOUT FAILED TECH LAUNCHES. WE NOW JOIN OUR HEROES AS THEY RIDE A SEGWAY INTO BLACKBERRY TABLET HEAVEN.
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 008 - Future of Never Happened Jun 08, 2016

Will we all be wearing suits of armor, complete with jetpacks? Will flying to work replace the usual boring commute? Nope! Come hear 25 predictions from the past, about today, that never came true.
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