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  • Episode 443: The Fandom Menance

    Episode 443: The Fandom Menance

    This episode contains: Ben and Devon’s relationship is on the rocks, according to Steven. Things have finally settled down this week for Steven’s family, since the holidays. Steven’s now officially an old man, says him. Would you throw a rave at a 5 year old’s birthday party? With whistles as party favors? Ben’s super stoked…

  • Episode 442: Something Putrid This Way Comes

    Episode 442: Something Putrid This Way Comes

    This episode contains: Steven, Ben and Devon are all present and accounted for on this all new episode. Southern CA is getting snow for the first time is like forever. Steven had a mini family reunion while Ben is helping his sister-in-law move out. Devon saw Nate Bargatze live in Shreveport LA. Bramble Pie Company: https://www.bramblepiecompany.com/…

  • Episode 441: Quantumwhatever

    Episode 441: Quantumwhatever

    This episode contains: Devon, Ben and Steven all record in the same room again! It’s crazy! Devon tells us about his travels, and Ben tries to QA a Tesla. It’s a whole thing. Only one Science and no Big Question this week because we have Sci-Fi to talk about. Robot Overlords: Researchers Discover a More…

  • Episode 440: Pronounce Quaoar, I Dare You.

    Episode 440: Pronounce Quaoar, I Dare You.

    This episode contains: Devon doesn’t feel the valentine’s spirit this week. Ben’s kid loves Trailmakers, Ben used barter.vg to trade for the game. “Are we back to bartering?” asks Steven. Did we ever stop? Steven knows about bartering thanks to Fallout 1. Devon & Ben watched the Superbowl. Steven went to a SB party but…

  • Episode 439: Matrix First, Taxes Later

    Episode 439: Matrix First, Taxes Later

    This episode contains: We discuss how 2/5/2023 feels like it should be the future, but totally isn’t/ Devon won big at Texas Hold’em, but not in Texas. Ben has a story about a frog and a banana. Devon also weathered an ice storm, his house not so much. We have suspect we have very special…

  • Episode 438: Skype Can F**k Itself

    Episode 438: Skype Can F**k Itself

    This episode contains: All three hosts are here, slowly rotating around the sun, to bring you science and science fiction. Devon explains why he can’t record this afternoon (the answer is football). Ben tells us about the ongoing woes of being a home owner. Steven and Ben talk about playing Walkabout Mini Golf on VR.…

  • Episode 437: Ventricles, Atriums, and Dorsicles

    Episode 437: Ventricles, Atriums, and Dorsicles

    This episode contains: Ben joins Steven in person, and Devon phones it in this week. Your heart has ventricles and… dorsicles? No Ben; It’s atriums. Steven reminds us that he knows the beginning of a Barenaked Ladies song. Devon chats about his first cruise! TLDR: It was… about as he expected. Was Devon on a…

  • Episode 436: Stop Looking at People

    Episode 436: Stop Looking at People

    This episode contains: Ben and Steven in the same room recording. Ben has a week of disaster. Steven is guesting on Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast. Devon is nowhere to be seen. Magnets, How Do They Work?: Qi2: How Apple might finally harness MagSafe by giving it away. We talk about the future of phone chargers, and…

  • Episode 435: Dehydration Situation

    Episode 435: Dehydration Situation

    This episode contains: Steven and Devon host this all new episode while Ben rests. Devon tells us about his upcoming cruise and his work ethic leading up to a vacation. Steven talks about California’s torrential rain, including his trip to Disney during a storm. Devon then tells us about his day at The Great Wolf…

  • Episode 434: The Dog of War

    Episode 434: The Dog of War

    This episode contains: Ben likes new things! Devon says hi. Devon’s sick again. Can you tell? Steven says not to thank people for doing their job. What do you think? Disney Dreamlight Valley seems cool. What should someone do if they’re totally burned out by Disneyland? Vacations with kids are just trips. Devon and Steven…