The Future is Now, and It’s Weirdly Domestic

Posted by on March 15th, 2024

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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a whirlwind of topics, starting with a unique birthday greeting from an internet celebrity to Justin, courtesy of Andrew. The conversation quickly shifts to the latest achievements in space exploration with SpaceX’s Starship making headlines. However, the meat of the discussion lies in the advancements in AI and robotics, particularly with a company integrating ChatGPT with robots to perform household tasks. The trio marvels at the rapid pace of technological advancements and speculates on the future implications for society, labor, and even off-world colonization. Amidst the awe, there’s a touch of concern about the societal adjustments required to embrace this new era.

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Brian Brushwood: Flash Gordon

Andrew Mayne: Cursor

Justin Robert Young: Dark Dive by Andrew Mayne

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A Deep Dive into Space, Technology, and Woolly Mammoths

Posted by on March 8th, 2024

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a chat about SpaceX’s upcoming Starship launch and the company’s approach to failure as a step towards innovation. They delve into the history of space travel, highlighting the Space Shuttle’s design compromises and the importance of testing. The conversation shifts to Apple’s VR headset, with Brian sharing his mixed feelings about its practicality and Apple’s missed opportunity to create compelling content for spatial computing. The trio then explores the ambitious project of resurrecting woolly mammoths by Colossal Biosciences, discussing the scientific and ethical implications. Lastly, they touch upon the intriguing possibility of naturally occurring hydrogen production within Earth, which could revolutionize energy sources.

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Andrew: Plasma Channel on YouTube

Brian: Dune Part Two

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Monkey Raft

Posted by on March 2nd, 2024
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The boys discuss space, technology and where American monkeys came from.

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The Great Podcast Blackout

Posted by on March 2nd, 2024

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In an episode that could be mistaken for a cryptic message left by time travelers, Andrew offers a brief apology to the Weird Things audience for the recent lack of episodes. He assures listeners that while the episodes have been recorded, changes in the backend process have led to a temporary blackout. The episode ends with a promise of a return to normalcy, leaving listeners to ponder the mysteries of what these ‘backend changes’ could entail.

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The Border! Rockets! Words Become Videos!

Posted by on February 29th, 2024
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Recorded 2/16/2024.

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Brian and Andrew talk about… HOLY MOLY JUSTIN IS BACK!

Posted by on February 24th, 2024
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OHO! BEHOLD WHAT MYSTERIES LAY BEYOND IN THE REALITY WHERE BRIAN GETS TO TYPE THIS TEXT HERE! YES! THE EPISODES WILL BE CAUGHT UP! YES! PATREON WILL GET CURRENT!

…But most importantly: yes. Nobody can stop Brian from writing whatever he wants here. ?

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Brian and Andrew talk about… AI!

Posted by on February 11th, 2024

Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI!

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Weird Predictions – 2024

Posted by on January 5th, 2024

Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI!

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WT: Whales As Large Language Models

Posted by on December 22nd, 2023

Whale songs and AI tools.

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Justin: Squid Game: The Challenge

Brian: Amanda Knox


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WT: Gemini Launch Explained

Posted by on December 9th, 2023

Google’s new AI launch might not be what it seems.

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Justin: Fargo

Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max


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WT: Happy Birthday ChatGPT

Posted by on December 1st, 2023
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ChatGPT, sing Happy Birthday to yourself in the style of Dolly Parton.

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Justin: Night Owl by Andrew Mayne

Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max

Brian: Suspense on Apple Podcasts

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AT: Podcasts Near Me

Posted by on October 29th, 2023
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A Thai restaurant tried to game Google, but accidentally went viral. We knew Google paid Apple a lot to be the default search engine. We didn’t know it was *a lot.* The Humane AI Pin? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

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Justin: Space: 1969 from Bill Oakley

Brian: Play Date

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WT: Might As Well Be Cooking On The Sun

Posted by on October 27th, 2023
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Out of the fire and into the even hotter frying pan! The end of the iTunes brand? Millenial speak. Snoozing, but not necessarily losing. A 104-year-old silent film is found. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

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Justin: Going Infinite from Michael Lewis

Brian: The Canceling of the American Mind

Bryce: Crow Country

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AT: From the Top!

Posted by on October 22nd, 2023
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Phone wars, flame wars, nearly-warring podcasters! The simple task of geopolitics. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

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Andrew: Curiosity Show on YouTube and “This Isn’t a Ponzi Scheme” from Coffeezilla

Brian: The Economist Podcasts+

Bryce: Kagi Search

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WT: Bones Like a Space Bird

Posted by on October 20th, 2023
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We’re back, making it so weird! The longterm effects of gravity on bone density. Cold blooded, goated, incredibly gucci. Playing around with a voice-assistant-turned-dungeon-master. No After Things this week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

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WT: Throw a Tiger at Space (w/ Andrew Heaton)

Posted by on September 22nd, 2023
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We’re joined with Andrew Heaton of Alienating the Audience and The Poliotical Orphanage. Why the moon landing is an evergreen conspiracy. Moon pranks! A stealth jet tries out a DIY autonomous driving mode after an ejection over South Carolina. Space and our role in “splooging the universe.” Will prompt engineers be automated away by AI? No After Things this week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

Check out Andrew Heaton’s new podcast, Interstellar Vagabonding

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