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Episode 161: Slaughter in the Slow Lane

This episode contains: Devon is moving into a new place and spent all weekend painting. But he had to find a new home for his beloved dog Zoe. Robot Overlords: A security robot “committed suicide” by driving into a fountain. An autonomous robot accidentally ran into a fountain and everyone thinks it’s hilarious. These robots have…
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Episode 160: 8(+/-) Years Later

This episode contains: Devon spent many hours at the DMV because he didn’t make a reservation. We answer romantic questions from a listener and contest winner. Turns out, two nerds with a science podcast probably aren’t the best to ask romantic advice. Science Grab Bag: Steven has an article about how people will be trolling…
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Episode 159: Nightmare Coachella

This episode contains: We record right after the 4th of July. Find out how we spent Independence Day. Pray: Praying Mantises eat a lot of different things, including birds and frogs! We also get side tracked by talking about the cray plot of Happy Feet. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170704093815.htm Gwyneth Paltrow is a Whack-Job: Gwyneth Paltrow’s company, Goop, is promoting…
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Episode 158: Free Willy is a LIE

This episode contains: Devon is buying a condo, and we chat about how difficult it is to sign your WHOLE NAME. So much mortgage talk, you should probably fast-forward through it. Steven is still working on his car, and Devon visits Texas! The Sea be a Harsh Mistress: Great White Sharks have been washing ashore in Africa…
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Episode 157: Ron Howard to Direct! (He won’t)

This episode contains: The heat is terrible. Listen to us complain about it. Devon is in the process of buying a condo, we talk about the why’s and how’s. Steven doesn’t even lift anymore, but is replaying Mad Max on his Xbox. Brain Matters: A new study covers how language alters our experience of time. People of…
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Episode 156: Wonder Woman & Assassin’s Creed Origins

This episode contains: Devon talks about maybe having to “get rid” of his dog, admitting that he will cry if that happens. Steven is ridding solo as a parent as his wife is out of town. Run for Fun? What The Hell Kind of Fun is That?: An exoskeleton/exosuit has been designed to lessen the…
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Episode 155: Bees. Beads? No, BEES.

This episode contains: Steven won’t let go of the fact that Devon saw Alien: Covenant. Are super heroes sci-fi? Devon went camping. Devon loves swimming but sometimes has to do it alone. Steven is working on his Mustang. Rrrrrrrr!: T-rex did not actually have feathers. Surveys of T-rex ancestors indicated they had feathers, however, there…
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Episode 154: Healthy Chocolate Cake

This episode contains: Devon is massive liar… he saw Alien: Covenant. More on that later. Devon is going camping and Steven had a fancy dinner in Carmel by the Sea. Time to Drink: Health benefits of moderate drinking may have been overstated. Light to moderate drinking is defined as 6 drinks a week. These studies…
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Episode 153: To The Manor Borne by Robots

This episode contains: We have an interview with John Eder, the man behind the podcast: To The Manor Borne by Robots. This is on the second half of the show. Steven is experiencing the terrible twos with his daughter. Devon still claims he won’t see Alien: Covenant. Before we get to the science, Devon has…
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Episode 152: Guardians of the War for the Trek Parody: Covenant

This episode contains: Devon is still playing Armada, and getting his butt beat. Steven is playing the Star Wars RPG. Steven has so much Sci-fi to talk about he had to take notes. Sneaky, Sneaky, No Peaky: Holographic image using wi-fi data can be used to track people. This is just like in the Dark…
