Podcast posts, episode notes, and the Weird Things archive.
Long-time listener Joe Diamond is in Austin and talks with the fellas how their advice to virtualize his show and how they can help now. Doing magic over a Zoom call. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Aft
Jeff Bezos and his brother are being shot into space–who would you take with you? A new study says sighted and nonsighted people can learn functioning echolocation in less than 3 months. Lots of bird eggs, very few birds. With special guest
We did something different this week! Andrew, Justin, and Brian got together in Demeo, a co-op VR tabletop RPG. Spells and tempers flare in this group videogame. See the entire stream here in video: In Demeo, each player picks a class and t
Andrew’s been scouring the behind-the-scenes features for The Hobbit. How do you make content that is engaging your audience and leaning into material that works. Brian wants to impart knowledge about creativity to his teenage daughter. How
While the nation is gripped with UFO trends, it’s important to remember the gulf between reality and fiction. How video of a pyramidal UFO is easily manufactured. Nate Silver has set odds on if COVID was natural or lab-born. Pandemic conspi
Bryce is back from time off! What did he do and what are some tips on doing a long staycation and self-learning JavaScript? Andrew read a Reddit thread that makes us question: what is the value of publishers? Send your project questions/ide
Andrew got the shot! The CDC says fully-vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask almost all the time. What would it look like IF (completely speculatively for realsies) COVID originated from a lab leak? A Canadian bike ride GONE WRONG.
Crypto Discussion with Cory. The basics of crypto with some does and don’ts to consider. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Scam Stuff Puzzle Box Justin: In Plain Sight: Lady
Whoa, cool photo! The everyday impact of space dust. Snakes: how are we related to them? A very polite zoo-break. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” After Things is taking the week off! Picks: Justin:
Listener Tim wants advice on how to take his tutoring and essay-editing business online. How do you get started with a technical pivot and what resources should he try to take advantage. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.co
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 has been re-used a historic number of times. How much re-using a rocket would be acceptable? NFTs: what are they, what is their value, and what could you do with this technology? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.co
Let’s creep out Bryce! Allan Mcdonald, who refused to sign off on the Challenger launch, has passed away. A look back on his heroic stand, the context around the tragic launch, and the various risks involved in space flight. A new article a
Listener Nicholas wants to know what he could do to get the word out about his acrylic goods site. How do you position your product to be more attractive and unique? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Afte