Weird Things

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WT: Electricity Soup Jan 29, 2019

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Planet Nine: is it even a planet? An unauthorized space launch means a heavy fine. Is there something out there or just weather phenomena? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Sliders Justin: Future Man Brian: Glass Bryce: Schitt’s Creek

AT: Beyond Words Jan 23, 2019

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Listener Vlad has a question about how to network overseas and in other languages. How can you use the internet to market to other parts of the world? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Last Dragon Justin: Double Cross Brian: Venture Deals Bryce: IO

WT: I Only Click on Arby’s Ads Jan 23, 2019

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The Super Blood Wolf Moon brings out the weird crew! Deep fakes will undoubtedly affect the news landscape in the short term. Are there any solutions now and what could hypothetically solve it? A new type of rain in Brazil. The speed of light is fast, but is it really THAT fast? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Narcos: Mexico Justin: Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened Brian: Night Attack’s upcoming “All’s Well” comedy album Bryce: RetroArch

AT: Seashell Sparkplugs Jan 16, 2019

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Listener Nick asks how we research in our various projects and we explore how that parallels and interweaves with the outlining and pre-production processes. How do you get over the dreaded first step? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big Justin: Slate’s Standoff Brian: Something’s Off with Andrew Heaton

WT: Boulevard of Broken Fiber Dreams Jan 15, 2019

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Fusion energy: if we’re a decade away from widespread use, what does a fusion energy future look like? 5G is definitely on the way. Will telecoms treat users right in a wireless nirvana? GMO foods: the latest illogical craze since flouride in the water. And a living Christmas tree?! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mandy Justin: The Kominsky Method Brian: All’s Well: A Night Attack album Bryce: Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

AT: Digital Abs Jan 09, 2019

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Justin’s made a pledge to use social media more this year. How does social media tie into the daily lives of people who work online? Is inbox-zero feasible? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Houdini’s Cell Justin: My Day by Eleanor Roosevelt

WT: You Wouldn’t Hit a Man With Spectacles (fixed) Jan 09, 2019

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Andrew has some choice words for SnapChat. We play: What Am I Poking? Clinging to this mortal coil. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Key and Peele and The Kominsky Method Justin: True Detective, season 1 Brian: Moby Dick, narrated by Frank Muller

AT: Aquaman and the Normal Sized Helmet Jan 04, 2019

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We all saw Aquaman and have thoughts! Spoilers start at 7:28 until the end. After seeing it, check out this critique of the hottest underwater superhero film yet. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

WT: Plastic Straw Cleanse Jan 02, 2019

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It’s a new year and we’re here to talk pedestrian fatalities. Walk and drive safely! 2019 is upon us–how does our present compare to the fictionalized versions of 2019 like Blade Runner and Running Man? Also, drones create holiday hell in England. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Aquaman Justin: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Brian: Dark Tower book series Bryce: Nailed It! Holiday!

WT: Cold Mars Dec 25, 2018

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A SpaceX BFR/Starship update. Water-ice on Mars? It’s more likely than you think! When can we put a person on Mars? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Justin: Aquaman

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