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Podcast: We Require More Minerals

Sunday, January 10th, 2016
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CES debut of a potentially huge drone innovation. How does government policy intersect driverless transportation? Another thrilling round of “What Is This?” Fargo spoilers (52:09-end)

Picks:

Andrew: Colossus and Fargo

Justin: The Best and the Brightest

Brian: Superintelligence and Radiolad: The Cathedral

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After Things: Stepping in the Poodoo

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
The Force Awakens is great! Everyone thinks so, right? Where did that new George RR Martin book go?

AT Picks:

Andrew: Star Wars Rebels

Brian: Making a Murderer

Justin: The Hateful Eight

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Podcast: Historical Hysteria

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
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Controversy…over the past! Haters…from the past! Eating crow…about the past!

Picks:

Andrew: Superintelligence

Justin: Fargo, season 2 and The Hateful Eight

Brian: Chasing the Scream

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After Things: Are Zee Ay

Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
Spoiler-free talk about Star Wars as a HUGE money-maker and a big W for JJ Abrams. Plus, long tails and why they aren’t always the most effective route.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Landing

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Podcast: The Man Who Cleaned America

Monday, December 28th, 2015
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The Boys recap the SpaceX first-stage landing and share their predictions for 2016! Plus, ghost bus and cleaning your butts!

Picks:

Andrew: Star Wars: Lost Stars and Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon

Justin: Portlandia and Fargo

Brian: Half in the Bag: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review and Star Wars: Radio Drama

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After Things: The Force Awakens Awakens (Spoilers)

Monday, December 21st, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
All Star Wars spoiler talk! The guys give their feelings on Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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Podcast: My What?!

Monday, December 21st, 2015
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Macaque on the run! New research company wants to steer AI development to protect mankind. How dangerous can and will AI tech become? Spoilery talk for Kingsman (47:54-50:19)

Picks:

Andrew: The Expanse

Justin: Monument Valley and Kingsman: The Secret Service

Brian: Defense Grid 2

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After Things: Expectation Wars

Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
This is our last pre-Episode 7 episode. Without spoilers, let’s speculate on how we’ll feel on 7 and beyond.

AT Picks:

Andrew: Mission: Impossible III

Brian: How To Fly A Horse

Justin: The Contender

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Podcast: It Has Been Wrotten

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
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Scenario: Upgrade your truck! News about SpaceX’s Mars Colonial Transporter and BFR. What’s SpaceX’s 2016?

Picks:

Andrew: BBC’s Space Race

Justin: Star Wars: Radio Drama and Attack the Block

Brian: The Dark Tower

Bonnie: How To Fly A Horse

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After Things: The Crowdfunding Story

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
The Contender is shipping out! Keeping crowdfunding promises. Investing in outside skills.

AT Picks:

Brian: Holovect

Justin: Creed

Andrew: Electric Boogaloo

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Podcast: Pop, I’m Feelin’ Ya

Monday, December 7th, 2015
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A new theory for the decades old Kecksburg incident. Scenario: How do you explain these sloppy crop circles? Plus, Holovect!

Picks:

Brian: Future Crimes

Justin: 30 for 30: The Gospel According to Mac

Andrew: Rick and Morty

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After Things: Be Yourself

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
Here are some of the guys’ essential tools!

Pronoun https://pronoun.com/
Vellum https://vellum.pub/
Shopify https://www.shopify.com/
Mint https://www.mint.com/
MailChimp http://mailchimp.com/
Wunderlist https://www.wunderlist.com/
Sunrise https://calendar.sunrise.am/
Slack https://slack.com/
Photoshop http://www.photoshop.com/
Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/
Coda https://panic.com/coda/
Hype http://tumult.com/hype/
Pocket https://getpocket.com/
Google Docs https://www.google.com/docs/about/

AT Picks:

Brian: Fargo

Justin: Jessica Jones

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Podcast: The Weird Awakens (with Chris Taylor)

Monday, November 30th, 2015
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Chris Taylor is back to talk about that little “Star Wars” franchise. How spoiler culture is shaped from the past and affects our enjoyment of new movies Plus, the space race between Blue Origin and SpaceX heats up.

Be sure to pick up Chris’ book, “How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

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After Things: Social Credit Limit

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
The Contender is rolling off the line! What is the social cost of promoting yourself? Finding the right ratio of promotion in your feed.
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AT Picks:

Andrew: Flight of the Phoenix

Brian: How to Fly a Horse

Justin: Thanksgiving Livestream with Justin and Ashley (11/26)

Podcast: Mars Needs Musks

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
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Dissecting a new essay from Kim Stanley Robinson about generation ships. What are the criticisms of current views on space arks? (Aurora spoiler talk 27:35-33:16) Laugh track! What should be your footprint online and in institutional systems? Kim Stanley Robinson’s essay: http://boingboing.net/2015/11/16/our-generation-ships-will-sink.html
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Picks:

Andrew: Star Wars: Season of the Force

Justin: The Perfect Thing and Game Knight

Brian: Star Wars Battlefront

After Things: How Great You Are

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
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After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals.
Aubrey Sitterson joins us to talk about his unique narrative podcast, SKALD. The pros and cons of an orated story recorded in one take. Using Patreon vs. Kickstarter for crowdfunding. Why you should not feel bad promoting your works. Check out SKALD at http://skald.podomatic.com/
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AT Picks:

Andrew: Amazon Fire

Brian: Influence

Justin: Straight Shoot