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  • Episode 520: Dictionaries Are Forever

    Episode 520: Dictionaries Are Forever

    This episode contains: All three mighty hosts are here this week.Ben discusses an episode of Dear Hank and John podcast where it is theorized that sickness might eventually be a thing of the past. https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dear-hank-john We discuss the statistics of life expectancy. Devon tells us that most humans who have ever been born did not live…

  • Episode 519: Queso? Devon no quiero

    Episode 519: Queso? Devon no quiero

    This episode contains: Steven’s out sick with COVID, so you get the other two hosts this week! Devon’s a Texan Who Likes Mexican Food, but TexMex is not the same as Californian Mexican food. TexMex loves to toss in queso, y Devon no quiero. Ben was annoyed at an impromptu Trump rally that gathered in…

  • Episode 518: Screaming Through Space (at Unimaginable Velocities)

    Episode 518: Screaming Through Space (at Unimaginable Velocities)

    This episode contains: The three of us start out this episode with a chat regarding the complicated relations between ourselves and leftover pizza. Steven has been enjoying Delicious in Dungeon and pitches it to Devon. Ben is on the hunt for the Perseids meteor shower. Steven holds back his excitement for Skeleton Crew and the…

  • Episode 517: The Spectre of Potential

    Episode 517: The Spectre of Potential

    This episode contains: We’re joined by patron, friend of the show, and high school classmate of Steven and Devon: Renee! She went to Comic-Con, so we think she’s cool. Renee and Devon were in the smart class together. Turns out all of us were in the GATE program. We ask her how we can improve…

  • Episode 516: The One Where Devon Talks A Lot

    Episode 516: The One Where Devon Talks A Lot

    This episode contains: The hosts are all here this week, and Steven and Ben met up with listener Hank and field-adjacent correspondent Matt to play Arcs. Spoiler alert: it was fun. Ben finally bought Super Mario Wonder and it is so much better than the “creatively bankrupt” New Super Mario Bros. series of games. “What…

  • Episode 515: The Line is the Reward

    Episode 515: The Line is the Reward

    This episode contains: Steven, Devon and Ben are all raring to go this episode. Steven talks about a power and internet outage that almost kept our dear listeners from hearing his sweet, sweet voice. We end up chatting about house batteries, electric vehicles, generators, and how power flows through a power grid. Steven was also…

  • Episode 514: Trailer-rama

    Episode 514: Trailer-rama

    This episode contains: All three of our intrepid hosts are back for this all new episode! Ben is drinking decaf tea while the rest of drink coffee (“It’s tea time!”). Devon was out of town during Hurricane Beryl. Devon tells us about his family trip to California Adventure. His youngest did not like the Cars…

  • Episode 513: Game Big Boy

    Episode 513: Game Big Boy

    This episode contains: Steven and Ben are your hosts this week, and you know what that means… WE TALK VIDEOGAMES! Well, later we talk videogames. First, are y’all handling these high temps this summer alright? In our little California burg, we hit 112 degrees Fahrenheit a couple days ago. Steven is really enjoying the benefits…

  • Episode 512: Light from the Death of Starz

    Episode 512: Light from the Death of Starz

    This episode contains: We three hosts are here! Ben’s wife is having another birthday, but don’t worry it’s not 40 gifts over 40 days all over again. She wants to have a “Fat Girl Sunday” (not a Sundae) where she eats and drinks with friends, super chill. Ben’s happy to be a cabana boy for…

  • Episode 511: Dark Matters of Philosophy

    Episode 511: Dark Matters of Philosophy

    This episode contains: Steven, Ben and Devon are all here and accounted for. Steven is trying to not be a bump on a log and is attempting to use his Fitness+ plan to get fit. We get sidetracked by talking about the “runner’s high” but don’t get too far into it. Ben had a birthday!…