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Podcasts – Weird ThingsOf Mammoths and Mice: The Weird Science of De-Extinction
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a nod to the anniversary of GPT-4, reflecting on its impact and the rapid pace of AI development. The conversation takes a historical detour to the Ramree Island crocodile attack during World War II, with Andrew using AI to sift fact from fiction in this tale of survival and crocodile-infested mangroves. The trio then shifts focus to Colossal Biosciences’ efforts to bring back the woolly mammoth, starting with genetically modified mice sporting thicker coats. This step towards de-extinction sparks a debate on th...2025-03-2100 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsNano Arcade and AI Musings
Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young, with a special appearance by Bella, embark on a journey through the latest in nano technology, showcasing a nano-scale video game that could revolutionize biomedical engineering and nanotechnology. They explore the advancements in AI, particularly in workflow automation and the challenges of nano-tech. The conversation shifts to the potential of AI in enhancing scientific experiments and the practical applications of automation in improving efficiency. The trio also touches upon the upcoming Starship launch, placing a friendly wager on its outcome. Throughout, they share their latest media picks and muse...2025-03-0700 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAsteroids, Quantum Computing, and Disneyland Adventures
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a cosmic sigh of relief as the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth decrease. They ponder the implications of a moon impact, drawing parallels to sci-fi scenarios and historical events. The conversation then shifts to Microsoft’s announcement of a quantum computing breakthrough using exotic matter, sparking a discussion on the potential and current limitations of quantum computing. Andrew shares his recent Disneyland adventure, highlighting the magic of Rise of the Resistance and the charm of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, cont...2025-03-0700 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAsteroids, AI, and the Art of Avoiding Armageddon
In a thrilling episode devoid of AI discussions (initially), Andrew, Brian, and Justin tackle the alarming news of an asteroid, dubbed ‘Kanye’s next album’, with a 2.2% chance of colliding with Earth. The trio explores various mitigation strategies, including nuclear options, while lamenting their AI tool’s refusal to cooperate on other matters. The conversation shifts to the groundbreaking AI tool, Deep Research, and its potential to revolutionize information gathering. They also delve into the cultural significance of Bigfoot, based on a detailed report generated by Deep Research. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the latest F...2025-02-2100 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe AI Frontier: Deep Dive into DeepSeek, O3, and Beyond
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the rapid advancements in AI, focusing on DeepSeek’s R1 model and its cost-effective training methods. They discuss the skepticism and excitement surrounding DeepSeek’s claims and the broader implications for AI development and compute needs. The conversation shifts to OpenAI’s release of the O3 model, highlighting its reasoning capabilities and potential to accelerate the path to AGI. The trio also explores the role of open source in AI innovation, the significance of AI in mainstream discussions, and the future of AI-driven content creation and pr...2025-02-0500 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAI’s Latest Leap: Operator and the Future of Internet Browsing
Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapid advancements in AI, particularly highlighting the Chinese AI model Deep Seek and OpenAI’s latest creation, Operator. They discuss the technical achievements and controversies surrounding Deep Seek, its implications for the AI community, and the groundbreaking capabilities of Operator in controlling a browser to perform tasks. The conversation also touches on the broader impacts of AI on society, the internet, and how these tools could change our interaction with digital spaces.
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Andrew Mayne: Operator
Justin Robert Young: Operator
...2025-02-0100 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe AI Frontier: Hitting Walls and Vaulting Over Them
Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young dive into the latest in AI advancements and the philosophical and practical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI). They start with a discussion on recent developments from OpenAI and Google, segue into a Wall Street Journal article questioning if AI has hit a developmental wall, and then explore the significant leap in AI capabilities with OpenAI’s O3 model. The conversation shifts to the potential for AGI within the next year and the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that has caused a stir in the AI community. Th...2025-01-2400 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsA Timeless Dive into the Future and Past of Entertainment
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood take listeners on a fascinating exploration of entertainment’s past, present, and future. They kick off with a nostalgic look at how theme parks like Universal Studios have evolved, highlighting the technological advancements in attractions such as the Born Stunt Spectacular. The conversation then shifts to the potential of AI in creating immersive experiences, with Andrew sharing insights into reasoning models and the concept of AI agents. They also touch upon the importance of classic sci-fi literature, like ‘A Canticle for Leibowitz’, in understanding the roots of man...2025-01-2300 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe AI Frontier: Robotics, Simulators, and the Future of Labor
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood discuss the recent flurry of AI announcements from OpenAI’s Shipmas event and Google’s AI developments. They explore the implications of advanced AI models like GPT-3 and OpenAI’s O3, touching on their potential to revolutionize coding, problem-solving, and even the future of robotics and labor. The hosts speculate on how these technologies could lead to a new era of automation, where tasks from coding to physical labor could be handled by AI-driven robots. They also touch on the concept of physics simulators and their role i...2025-01-2300 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsMagic, AI, and the Future of Video Generation
In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the cutting edge of AI technology. Andrew kicks things off with a magic trick performed for an AI, showcasing the interactive capabilities of current AI models. The trio discusses the recent advancements in AI, including live video features and the implications for content creation. They also delve into the capabilities and limitations of video generation tools like So, offering tips for users to get the most out of these platforms. The conversation highlights the rapid pace of AI development and its potential...2024-12-2000 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe Future of Robotics and Sky Quakes
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a brief chat about the latest addition to Justin’s family and the implications of raising a child in today’s tech-saturated world. The conversation quickly shifts to Elon Musk’s recent showcase of Tesla’s advancements in robotics, including the Optimus robot and the Cyber Cab. The hosts speculate on the impact of these technologies on the future, from personal robotics to autonomous transportation networks. Additionally, they touch upon the phenomenon of sky quakes, debating their possible explanations and expressing skepticism about th...2024-12-2000 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsSpace Catchers and the Future of Robotics
In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the advancements in AI, marvel at SpaceX’s successful catch of the Starship’s first stage, and ponder the future of robotics, including Tesla’s Optimus. They discuss the implications of these developments and share their excitement for what this means for the future. The conversation also touches on the potential for AI and robotics to revolutionize industries and personal capabilities, with a nod to the importance of keeping up with these technologies.
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Andrew Mayne: Tribalism is Dumb b...2024-12-1800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe AI Revolution Marches On
This week, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young explore the forefront of AI technology, from OpenAI’s Dev Day revelations to Meta’s video AI marvels. They discuss the practical applications and implications of these advancements, such as customer service bots and AI-assisted video production, while also pondering the ethical and professional impacts on fields like medicine. The episode veers into a critique of current content production costs and praises for shows that manage to do more with less. Picks from the hosts include AI-related resources and entertainment that captures the spirit of innovation.
Pi...2024-10-1000 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAugmented Reality, VR, and the Quest for the Perfect Hologram
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a chat about the weather before diving into the world of augmented reality and virtual reality. They discuss the limitations of Apple’s Vision Pro and the potential of Facebook’s Project Orion, comparing the two and expressing their hopes for the future of AR. The conversation then shifts to acoustic holograms, showcasing how sound can be used to manipulate objects in space, creating what could be the future of holographic displays. The trio also touches on the advancements in AI, demonstrating how...2024-10-1000 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe Quest for a Silent Burrito Delivery
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a discussion that starts with Justin’s craving for a burrito and evolves into a conversation about the future of delivery services, including drones and autonomous vehicles like Waymo and Zoox. They explore the implications of AI advancements for space exploration, particularly on Mars, and the ethical considerations of colonizing planets with existing ecosystems. The trio also touches on the potential for AI in scientific research and ends with a speculative journey into a cave, humorously debating the essentials one might need, from snacks to...2024-10-0700 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe Matrix Adventure and AI Revelations
Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young kick off the episode with a dive into AI advancements, particularly focusing on OpenAI’s new model, Strawberry. Andrew shares a personal anecdote about attending a Matrix screening that turns into a surprise adventure, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the importance of choosing the ‘red pill’ moments. The discussion shifts to SpaceX’s latest mission, Polaris Dawn, marking significant milestones in private space exploration. The episode wraps up with the hosts sharing their latest Netflix picks, all while weaving in their unique insights and irreverent humor.
Picks:2024-09-1400 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsFrom Space Mazes to Aquatic Apes: A Weird Things Journey
Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young (eventually) take us on a journey from the depths of space to the mysteries of our ancient past. They kick off with space news, discussing the return path for astronauts via SpaceX, not Boeing’s Starliner, and delve into the grounding of SpaceX launches due to a mishap. The conversation then shifts to a natural phenomenon where butterflies harness static electricity, and ancient shark attack victims, suggesting our long history with these marine predators. The aquatic ape theory is skeptically revisited, pondering human evolution’s ties to water. The epis...2024-09-0100 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAviation Innovations and Misadventures
In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the evolving landscape of aviation technology. They discuss the myriad of companies attempting to develop next-generation aerial vehicles, including those adding excessive propellers to electric helicopters in hopes of making flying cars a reality. The trio delves into alternative aviation technologies, such as gyrocopters and other innovative designs that aim to improve safety and efficiency in air travel. Despite some companies’ unfortunate mishaps, including founders dying during testing, the hosts remain optimistic about the future of aviation, predicting th...2024-07-0800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsApple’s AI Ambitions and Privacy Paradox
Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young dissect Apple’s approach to integrating AI into its ecosystem with a strong emphasis on privacy. They speculate on the implications of Apple’s strategy to handle AI processing on-device as much as possible, while also offering cloud processing with user permission. The trio discusses the technical hurdles, Apple’s historical stance on privacy, and how these factors influence the development of Siri and other Apple services. They ponder the future of AI in Apple products, including the potential for Siri to become smarter and more useful, and the integration of third...2024-07-0800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe Curious Case of 3D Printed Knives and AI-Generated Games
Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young embark on a technological odyssey, starting with Andrew’s recent acquisition of a Bamboo A1 3D printer. The excitement is palpable as Andrew shares his adventures in 3D printing everything from knives to whirligigs, showcasing the printer’s impressive capabilities. The conversation then shifts to AI, with the trio exploring Claude 3.5 and its ability to generate games and video content on the fly. From creating simple games with just a few prompts to discussing the future of 3D printing and AI in creative industries, the episode is a deep dive...2024-06-2800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAI Showdown: OpenAI vs. Google
In this episode, Andrew Mayne and Justin Robert Young dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence, focusing on the recent announcements and developments from OpenAI and Google. They discuss the significance of OpenAI’s GPT-4.0, its capabilities, and how it was presented to the public through a live demonstration, contrasting it with Google’s approach of showing pre-recorded demos of their AI technology, Astra. The hosts explore the strategic timing of these announcements, the competitive nature of the AI industry, and the implications of these advancements for the future of technology. They also touch upon the broa...2024-06-1400 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAI Controversies and Space Ambitions: A Weird Things Exploration
In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood tackle a range of topics from AI ethics and controversies surrounding celebrity voices in AI models, to the future of space exploration and the intriguing possibility of communicating with whales. Andrew shares insights from his time at OpenAI, debunking rumors about the misuse of Scarlett Johansson’s voice and discussing the advancements in AI technology. The trio also delves into the progress and challenges faced by space companies like Blue Origin and SpaceX, and the potential for humanity’s future in space. Additionally, they...2024-06-0400 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsThe Philosophical Snake: AI, Robotics, and a Fossilized Surprise
Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a philosophical journey, starting with a tribute to the late Daniel Dennett, whose work on consciousness and thought experiments left a profound impact on Andrew. The conversation then shifts to AI, with Facebook’s new Llama 3 model stirring the pot in the open-source community, and robotics, where Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas robot demonstrates terrifying agility. The episode wraps up with the discovery of a potentially record-breaking fossilized snake, sparking a mix of awe and existential dread among the hosts.
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Andrew Mayne: Consciousness Expl...2024-04-2500 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAI’s Musical Revolution: From Doom Musicals to Broca’s Brainy Beats
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the fascinating frontier of AI-generated music. They kick things off with a nod to AI’s role in creating a musical version of Doom, then pivot to discussing various AI music platforms like Sun AI and Audio, comparing their capabilities and outputs. The trio marvels at the potential for AI to revolutionize everything from personalized songs about daily itineraries to educational tunes about complex subjects like Broca’s area in the brain. Throughout, they maintain a blend of awe and skepticism, pondering the implications of AI’s...2024-04-1900 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsAI Revolution and the Future of Creativity
Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence, discussing its current capabilities, future potential, and ethical considerations. From AI’s role in personal training and spam evolution to its application in coding and art generation, the hosts cover a broad spectrum. They highlight the efficiency and affordability of AI in creating content, including music and images, and ponder its impact on the creative industry. The conversation also touches on the regulatory landscape, with a particular focus on the EU’s approach to AI governance.
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Justin Robert Youn...2024-04-1600 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsNavigating the Seas of Speculation and Sci-Fi
Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through a variety of topics, starting with a real-world disaster involving a boat crash and a collapsed bridge. They speculate on the implications of tainted fuel and the role of the National Transportation Safety Board in such incidents. The conversation then shifts to the potential for economic and infrastructural disasters, including the hypothetical use of nuclear weapons to disrupt GPS systems. The hosts also discuss the fragility of modern infrastructure and the importance of disaster preparedness. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of...2024-03-2900 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsSupersonic Dreams and Toxic Cats
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a variety of topics starting with Boom’s attempt to bring back supersonic flight, despite the historical and regulatory hurdles. They also touch on the story of a toxic cat in Japan that fell into a vat of chemicals, raising concerns about its whereabouts. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including its use in automating mundane tasks and its potential impact on various industries. The hosts share their excitement and concerns about the future of AI, emphasizing its role as a po...2024-03-2500 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Throw a Tiger at Space (w/ Andrew Heaton)
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.”
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2023-09-2200 min
After Things PodcastAT: Embrace the Future
Andrew announced that he’s leaving OpenAI after a very positive experience! What’s next for him after years of being in the AI space. What will his new venture, Interdimensional.ai, offer to bridge the gap between ideas and new AI technologies? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Joker
Justin: The Afterparty
Bryce: Interdimensional.ai
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Subscribe to After Things via RSS and iTun...2023-09-1700 minAfter Things PodcastAT: The Youths’-Tube
Andrew went to VidCon and interfaced with The Youths. We rizz up Andrew and see if he would even hug Baby Gronk. Does childhood today compare to childhood in the 90’s? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Disney Spellstruck and Amazon Kindle
Bryce: PPKP+
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Download url: http://www.itrick...2023-06-2500 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: My Little Tax Adjuster
More ChatGPT discussion as a new Plugins feature enables a chatbot to make reservations and do scientific calculations. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: ScreenPix and Riley Brown AI
Justin: Atlanta
Brian: Pinball
Bryce: Lucky Hank
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[podcast]http...2023-03-2500 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Giving Powerful Topology 4
We grill Andrew just a bit for info on the new ChatGPT-4 launch and more hot takes on artificial intelligence in the contemporary world. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Star Trek: Picard and Gel Blaster
Justin: History of the World: Part II
Brian: Welcome to the Monkey House from Kurt Vonnegut
Bryce:
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Follow us o...2023-03-1800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Lunar Looper
Artemis I is launched! Still expensive, but it’s rounded the moon already. Things get spicy as we talk Twitter and what/who may be leaving the website and what may replace the bird-shaped hole. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Arson Watch
Justin: Scam Stuff email list
Brian: Blind Students Learn Lockpicking
Bryce: We’ve been keeping a secret…
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Epis...2022-11-2200 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Pennzoil B-Negative
Tech is advancing at such a rapid clip–and its failures happen just as quickly. Impossible, Premium Blood. Exposing that which shall not be named? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Dark Side of the Ring and Andor: Vol. 1 Official Soundtrack
Brian: Marvel Snap
Bryce: TUNIC and Let’s Build a Zoo
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Do...2022-11-1500 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Binge and Bust?
The binge watching trend: is it in danger becuse week-after-week is better? With Netflix relenting on offering an ad-supported plan, could binging be on the chopping block too? What do we like personally and creatively? What metrics do streamers and platforms consider for new programs? Do algorithms reflect viewer habits? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Replit
Justin, Brian, and Bryce: Modern Rogue on TikTok
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Su...2022-10-2600 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Definitely Not a Photo
What is this?! An image the guys have to decipher. Interviewing yourself almost 4 decades later explored. Lurk moar!!1 Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: House of the Dragon
Justin: The Thick of It
Brian: Moonfall
Bryce: Truth in 24 (full film)
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2022-10-2600 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Same Colors? Same Colors!
Bryce admits to a productivity solution that can’t be beat. Did you know your iPhone can do something an kinda expensive website can do? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: ScreenFlow and Google Colab
Brian: Six Thinking Hats from Edward de Bono
Bryce: Splice and Bryce on the Beyond the Playlist podcast
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Foll...2022-10-1900 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Not The Chocolate Cookies
Elephants are remarkably similar to THIS mammal. Adcubes in space? It’s more likely than you think. What might mass-interactive movies look like? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Andrew’s guide to using OpenAI Whisper
Brian: AGAINST
Bryce: TUNIC
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[podca...2022-10-1800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Yeet Force
SpinLaunch celebrated their 10th launch using a “kinetic launch system” to throw small payloads into the atmosphere. Confusion in the skies and over the airwaves. Weird Things Fish Oil will keep* you* young* forever**. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: House of the Dragon
Brian: The Economist’s “The Prince” podcast
Bryce: Moonfall
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2022-10-1100 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Smart Calendar
Bryce is diving into a new todo/calendar hybrid app, Structured. How do we use apps and plan our days? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Beyond Fireship
Justin: House of the Dragon
Brian: Life’s Work from David Milch
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Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload...2022-09-2100 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Pork Rockets
Artemis is still on Earth and over-budget. What could we have done at the time to better spend that money and time? Any updates on last week’s Blue Origin launch anomaly? Rocket Lab sends satellites up in their 30th space mission. A new shape of monitor that offers a virtual-large screen at juuuuust the right angle. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: The Final Equinox from Andrew Mayne and Masterclass: David Baldacci Teaches Mystery and Thriller Writing
Justin: Cobra Kai
Brian: Life’s Work fro...2022-09-2000 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Good Year Blimp
Andrew’s considering a move from LA to San Francisco–even though he’s totally work-from home. What’s his anxiety around moving and being closer to his cutting-edge job? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Brian: The Rehearsal
Bryce: Slime Rancher
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Download url: http://www.itricks.com/upload/AfterThings0...2022-08-3100 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Built Fjord Tough
Westworld re-watching update and prequelling Jurassic Park. NASA’s Artemis I rocket launch has been scrubbed. What does it mean that this Earth-to-Moon-to-Earth mission has jumped the gun and doesn’t intend to reconsider? A space startup is looking to observe the clouds of Venus. William Shatner has been deep faked into an…”interactive” video chat bot. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Eversion from Alastair Reynold
Justin: House of the Dragon
Brian: What We Do in the Shadows
Bryce: Hellraiser
Support Weir...2022-08-3000 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: One Weird Trick That Solves Climate Change (Russia HATES It!)
Concrete: what do you know about it! A new material that could be an AI tech breakthrough. Starlink modems “hacked.” Space bubbles!!! What if Google or Amazon went down? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
After Things is taking the week off! We’ll be After next time!
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Andrew: Westworld
Brian: Westworld
Bryce: Better Call Saul
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Follow u...2022-08-1600 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Brian, Shut Up!
Confusion in print: can an artificial intelligence hold a patent? Stories from using the DALL-E system and prompts that create interesting images. Some of the precarious parts of AI media generation. One man responsible for two VERY weird things. Shut up! A lovefest for Jeff McBride. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Aliens vs Predators – Ultimate Prey
Justin: The Wedding Singer
Brian: Prey
Bryce: The Rehearsal
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Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes...2022-08-0900 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Label Goes Right There
Andrew shares the story of Simon Coronel, who took won the FISM Grand Prix Close-up, the top-level international competition for magic. How does your journey affect your goal and how can you keep your eyes on that goal? What is your label and does your label meet your goal? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Quinn’s Ideas
Justin: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Brian: Great Night on TikTok and Modern Rogue on TikTok
Bryce: StreamKit
Get...2022-08-0300 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Snakes on a Chip
Justin’s back from the European Weird League. Let’s have a movie night–what snacks do we need? How big of a snake would you live next to? Birds! Where are they and how do we protect crops from them? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: ADVChina on YouTube and Westworld
Justin: Harley Quinn
Brian: Lamb from Christopher Moore
Bryce: Better Call Saul
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Podcast...2022-08-0200 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: C’mon Man!
Stone-cold philosophy is blowing up! We have new information on “Bionic speed reading.” Conflicts online and having empathy. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Hexaflexagons video from Vihart and Vihart on YouTube
Brian: Lamb from Christopher Moore
Bryce: Resident Evil
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[podca...2022-07-2600 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: 4D? I Hardly Know Thee!
Videogames in 1D and 4D: they’re here! The fourth-dimension doesn’t have to be time, it can be an intersection of 3D and 2D spaces. What about simple 3D image generation? Cool DALL-E conversations from people who have the future of wish-granting powers. How can artificial intelligence like DALL-E 2 go from a superb toy to a revolutionary part of our lives? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Mashpoe on YouTube
Justin: Brian’s class
Brian: The Boys: Deeper and Deeper
Bryce: Westworld2022-06-2800 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: TracGalaxy
We need to think big. Starship will be big and they’ve got a big build bill. Hotels in space: good idea or bad? Where does space tourism sit in the economic model of space? Can we see more from space by looking directly into our sun? Probably! Artificial intelligence and fusion and automation could open up a door to new human lifestyle breakthroughs in this decade. Voyager I and II will power down as soon as 2025. What are we most looking forward to in space-exploration? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
Cool W...2022-06-2100 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Table as a Service
We’re back and we are imagining training artificial intelligence to create dynamic media that can be rewritten, recut, and A/B tested in realtime. What would a post-scarcity world look like post-tech-singularity? A future where real-time media modification could be automatic–that’s coming from a world where animatronics can do human-sized stunts on a theme park schedule. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Coffeezilla on YouTube
Justin: Dennis Miller Live
Brian: Harvard’s Python courses
Bryce: Airtable
Get After...2022-06-1500 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Pie for a Pie Leaves the World Satisfied
We go up and up in SpaceX’s Starbase rocket facility, which the FAA has approved for rocket launches (given a few dozen changes). A bet is made! Will a fully-reusable rocket launch twice within this calendar year? Would you take $2,000 to leave your house for about 30 days (some details apply)? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Justin: Stranger Things season 4
Brian: Brian will be on Penn’s Sunday School podcast
Bryce: The Boys
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What’s the difference between 5 million views on 1 video and 50,000 views on 100 videos? BeReal, a new social network around once-a-day posting, brings a conversation about being authentic online and how limits differentiate BeReal from Instagram and TikTok. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Blue Apron
Justin: The Off-White Album from Dennis Miller
Brian: Hacks
Bryce: Airtable
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Rogue planets: loose masses or alien buses? Avatar normalized tentacle videos and Papyrus. Megalodons may have been made extinct by another species. If we could control our atmosphere mix, would more oxygen be better or worse? We could be coming up to some big questions. Brian really wants to laser-etch the moon. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: No show in particular, I don’t even know and 1883 and Stranger Things
Justin: Top Gun: Maverick
Brian: Coherence
Bryce: Things app
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Update time: Bryce’s LFG Marbles project is back on and he talks about opening a Patreon, diving right in from zero, and the anxiety of *not* doing it. Brian finally kicks off a project to hold business classes. The freeing feeling of talking to a smaller, select group. Business guru or business guru for sale? Andrew’s experiments with speed-reading inspired a new project for him. Can he solve reading? Expert business gurus and marbles guys say “yes!” Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Starliner docks to the ISS finally! Boeing is catching up to a SpaceX milestone, why aren’t there more successful copycats? How does “just-in-time” manufacturing and management leave us vulnerable? Listener RJ shares a local mystery of an animal-like mystery and we’ve got hypotheses. Foviated rendering and how technology advancements will create more sophisticated compression eventually! A new idea for fusion power from First Light Fusion. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Buried
Brian: Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Bryce: “Spyro’s Hidden Gem of a Category”...2022-05-2400 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Versatile Sweater
Slowing down and enjoying something or an international war crime? How is text being handled in a modern age and what could the next information delivery medium look like? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: River Out of Eden from Richard Dawkins
Justin: The Pentaverate
Brian: Animal Jam
Bryce: Knotwords
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Humans: we’re symbiotes and you gotta take care of your microbiota! Speed reading: seems effective, but is it the ultimate, fastest way to read? How could text, audio, and tactile technology increase our reading absorption today and tomorrow? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: PhraseReader
Justin: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Brian: The War on the West
Bryce: USCSB
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Listener Nate is fascinated by DALL-E 2, but doesn’t know where to start. How can you get into ML/neural net technology and what are good tricks for making the most of self-driven coding education? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Fireship on YouTube
Brian: The Book of Niall from Barry Jones on Kickstarter
Bryce: Things
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Traffic signs are so clever and smart, but are they making the roads safer? Smiley face. Do you like magic and are you anti-social? Grab your sporks: people are pretty random. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Yellowstone
Justin: Severance
Brian: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Bryce: Knotwords
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A simian savior. Just tap us out whenever this gets “too heavy.” Nuclear power works, why aren’t we using it more? What’s the hold up for fusion? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes
Justin: The Batman
Brian: The Book of Niall from Barry Jones
Bryce: Heartstopper
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More bad news for the SLS again. How can we keep cheering for this expensive government hedge? A new science discovery on the winds. Cameras capture an ally in our fight against pythons. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: That Mitchell and Webb Look
Justin: Severance
Brian: Come From Away
Bryce: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
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Andrew’s latest mystery novel, “Sea Storm,” made the WSJ best-sellers list. What inspired the Underwater Investigation Unit series and Sloan McPherson? Plus, a system to give feedback. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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CSI: Dino. Evidence of a very old death? OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 is a step-up upgrade for the tool that takes plain English prompts and creates photorealistic images. For entertainment purposes only. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Severance and Moonwalking with Einstein from Joshua Foer
Justin: Raised by Wolves
Bryce: The Guardians of Justice
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How to get started and two tools you can use to get the ball rolling: the social media “scary hour” and the classic pomodoro timer technique. How can you organize your work and get unstuck? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Anthony Metivier’s video on memory palaces
Bryce: Pommie
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NASA delays the SLS wet rehearsal! More money chasing the payoff of SLS. Social media is ablaze that Elon is buying a major stake in Twitter. How does that compare to previous media moves? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Profiles of the Future from Arthur C. Clarke
Justin: Severance
Bryce: Thermae Romae Novae
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We won’t apologize for stepping on your toes! The Russian invasion of Venus and what it said for that era of space race. What technology is impractical today that will be trivial in the future? Andrew taught a computer to make games and did it without coding a whole game. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
Andrew: Legion
Justin: Our Flag Means Death
Brian: Frequency
Bryce: Severance
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Listener David sends in an update on his guitar-lesson project, Song Notes. What advice can he take away when he takes Song Notes full time? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: The Intelligent Investor from Benjamin Graham
Brian: Cordkillers
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2022-03-2300 minPodcasts – Weird ThingsWT: Mammalian Asteroid
The invasion of Ukraine has affected space! Is yellow really just yellow? Half of a giraffe makes an astral appearance. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: Twitter lists
Justin: Encanto
Brian: Eye Wonder
Bryce: F1TV
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Blue Origin is ferrying a new celebrity to the edge of space while Elon handles the realities of being a celeb. You hear about this doors and wheels thing? An awful, awful prank. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”
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Andrew: The Cuphead Show!
Justin: Our Flag Means Death
Bryce: Drive to Survive season 4
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2022-03-1500 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Hey Bruce
The Super Bowl was last night and we break down the trailer for Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which offers a surprising cameo question. What is the state of the MCU multiverse as Disney’s mergers continue to settle? What parts of Marvel can re-unite on screen? You can’t spoil *a trailer*! Are we excited for The Batman? Yeah, the MCU is big, but it’s not the only universe in town! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: The New Mutants
Justin: Th...2022-02-1600 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Oh Joe!
The latest Joe Rogan news sparks a conversation about communication and the idea of “silencing” in a digital age. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Replit
Justin: Ozark
Brian: The Book of Boba Fett
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Andrew’s new Insta360 One X2 360-degree camera mixes imaging hardware with editing software to offer a lot of flexibility. What do these new realizations of a camera mean for the next stages of imaging? 360 cameras on phones? AI editing? Brian’s new DJI FPV drone also let him get more acclimated to remote controlling a drone. An update on Bryce’s LFG Marbles project and Justin and Brian’s World’s Greatest Con season 2. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Key Issues on YouTube
Justin: r/Sp...2022-02-0200 minAfter Things PodcastAT: 5 Letter Words
Bryce shares a report on computer literacy and the digital divide. Then, we talk about the social media phenom, Wordle. The simplicity of message versus the intricacy of its design. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
Computer skills study link.
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Andrew: Attention Factory from Matthew Brennan
Justin & Bryce: The Righteous Gemstones
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Totally on the ball and ready to go! Andrew and Justin reflect on iTricks, the magic news blog they founded. The site’s in transition, so what can they do with it? How did it start as an editorial platform and how did it handle integrity despite always being small? How did a scrappy up-start fend off a decade of competition? Maybe someone will take up the mantle! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: The Righteous Gemstones
Justin: Euphoria
Brian: The Book of Bob...2022-01-1200 minAfter Things PodcastAT: A Very Clever Idea
A follow-up from Jim’s letter last week. Jim published his book–what thoughts did he have in the gap since sending us his letter? Getting exactly what you want from a project and what are next-steps creatively that aren’t a total-dedication to the medium? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Visual Studio Code
Justin: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Bryce: Hawkeye
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Know what’s hot on TikTok? Microsoft Excel! DIY educational monetizing just through social media. What comes first: the solution or the problem? What might work best for hosting learning material for sale? A platform like Udemy or roll your own with Thinkific? If you don’t already, you should find a way to learn spreadsheets! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Google Colab
Brian: IFTTT
Bryce: Airtable
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The money episode! What tips and tricks do we have as creative professionals to save money? Plus, Justin unleashes hot Y: The Last Man critiques at 39:19 to the end. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: WikiReader and Kindle Paperwhite
Justin: Y: The Last Man (anti-pick)
Brian: Succession
Bryce: Succession
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Andrew’s getting really interested in the non-monetary uses for blockchains. Beyond currency and NFTs, what are some possibilities in Ethereum? Nobody knows, but we can speculate! Plus, pouring one out for Y: The Last Man. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Star Trek: Lower Decks and What We Do in the Shadows
Justin: What If…?
Brian: Foundation
Bryce: Foundation
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What non-fiction have you been reading? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
Andrew: Chaos Monkeys
Justin: Anarchy, State, and Utopia
Bryce: Freedom from Anxious Thoughts and Feelings
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Bad jobs! Everyone’s got stories, but what can we learn from them as employees and employers? Lynyrd Skynyrd corners, cougar feeding, and Keebler elves. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Ripley’s Game
Justin: Guardians of the Galaxy
Brian: Free Guy
Bryce: The Silence of the Lambs
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With a new wave of COVID and a new report on global warming, how do you cut through the noise and engage with critial thinking? How does clickbait overshadow real, nuanced public conversation? Then, how do you set up your day? Voice assistants: frustrating! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: iPad Pro and Apple Pencil
Brian: The Stormlight series from Brandon Sanderson
Bryce: Things on iOS and macOS
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When viral content finally snags a sale, but loses the sale on the follow-through. How do you prepare for success? When building your product leads to product blindness. When are you ready to tell people about your thing? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: ScreenFlow
Justin: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
Brian: Demeo
Bryce: iOS Widget Stack
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Bryce and Justin talk with Andrew about Great Night, the reboot of Night Attack. What went into the visual and structural decisions? How do you break a 7+ year old podcast and re-build it bigger and better? Plus, some sleep suggestions. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Bryce: Is ‘Futurama’ The Next Great Sleep Hack?
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Numbers for World’s Greatest Con! Brian and Justin share real numbers, day-one or not! What advice would they share for people making a project similar to World’s Greatest Con? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: GitHub Copilot
Justin: Toast of London
Brian: The Dark Tower book series from Stephen King
Bryce: I Think You Should Leave
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We’ve got a comment from a listener following-up on Andrew’s…CO2 meter?! A scientifically accurate discussion on oxygen-carbon dioxide air mixtures. What’s a poison and what does it mean to get poisoned? Brian and Justin’s World Greatest Con podcast is now on Patreon, but they have conflict over skittish advertising money despite the successful launch. Websites for podcasts: what should they have and what is their value? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Defunctland on YouTube
Brian: Defunctland on YouTube
Bryce: G...2021-07-0700 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Fragility
The finale of World’s Greatest Con season one is out now. How is it faring two weeks in? Brian’s dealing with a type of fragility and Justin is wrestling with his “greatest success ever.” Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Replit
Justin: Fireside.fm
Brian: Brian: World’s Greatest Con podcast
Bryce: Great Night coming to NightAttack on Twitch this week
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2021-06-3000 minAfter Things PodcastAT: Tiddlywinks
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Andrew: New iPad Pro
Brian: Rick & Morty
Bryce: Hannibal
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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 do you help someone fight the inevitable feeling of failure? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Justin: The Handmaid’s Tale and
Bryce: Jupiter’s Legacy (half-pick) and
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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/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: AirTags
Justin: Seeing the Austin, TX bats
Brian: Hacking the Unconscious from Rory Sutherland
Bryce: The Complete JavaScript Course 2021
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Ready for live events? Post Vaccine World. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Matt W. Ridley
Justin: Cocaine and Rhinestones Podcast
Brian: Sam Harris Podcast
Cory: Invite friends to dinner party…
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Copyright Scare. Cool stuff by me – Substack. Apple Paid Podcast. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: The Hobbit (film series)
Justin: Fireside FM
Brian: Invincible
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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.”
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Andrew: Scam Stuff Puzzle Box
Justin: In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson Podcast
Brian: The Quick Fix Book
Cory: Coinbase Pro
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Andrew’s new book “Black Coral” is out and it’s another #1 hit! What does it look like publishing through Amazon’s publishing house and how do you treat a series? Andrew shifted his email list over to Substack–what’s good and imperfect? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Comic Drake on YouTube
Justin: Black Coral from Andrew Mayne
Bryce: Shark Tank
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Just a short update today: Bryce’s first official marbles stream happened! What worked, where to go from here, and a messy situation. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Substack
Justin: Substack
Brian: This I Know from Terry O’Reilly
Bryce: Elgato Stream Deck
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Accidental financial fraud, the inspiration to make a bigger anything, and an update on Bryce’s marble league project after lots of After Things advice. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Bryce’s LFG Marbles site
Brian: Brandt’s new YouTube channel, Emergent Beacon
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Long-time listener Salina has a question about how to convert her Kickstarter backers to follow her next project. Bryce brings his new marbles game project to the guys for a once-over. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Andrew: Being Evel
Justin: Class Action Park
Brian: Oculus Quest 2
Bryce: Airtable
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Andrew caught a strange commercial and found an incredibly successful creative project. How do you condense your project into a simple, quick story? Contains some broad discussion of The Mandalorian season 2 and the strengths and weaknesses of The Hero’s Journey. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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Brian: Slay the Spire
Bryce: Umurangi Generation
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Magic ClubMagic Club 002 Thurston Loves YouAndrew Mayne and Jordan Gold discuss the legacy of Thurston and other magic topics. In the Secret Session Jordan teaches his handling of the Penetrating Rubber Bands. http://Patreon.com/magicclub
2017-03-1051 minMagic ClubMagic Club 001 More Rough Than SmoothAndrew Mayne and Jordan Gold welcome you to the very first episode of Magic Club, the weekly podcast about the art of magic. Have a listen and if you want to support the show and get access to our Secret Sessions where we teach magic, visit our Patreon page: http://patreon.com/magicclub
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