Our Ludicrous Future

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 486 ratings

Our Ludicrous Future is a collaboration between Joe Scott, Tim Dodd, and Ben Sullins. We have an obsession with how wild our future is going to be given the pace of technological innovation. Each week we get together to talk about the latest from SpaceX, Tesla, The Boring Company, Neuralink, and more.

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Episodes

Ep 35 - Tesla’s leaked Q2 Numbers, Boring Company heads to Vegas, and Starhopper gets ready to hop!

May 24, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about some leaked figures for Tesla Model 3 2019 deliveries, the new Boring Company contract for Las Vegas Convention Center, and SpaceX starts testing Starship Hopper!

Ep 34 - NASA goes back to the Moon, Space X Starlink Internet, and Tesla V3 Supercharging

May 17, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about the new NASA’s plan to return to the Moon, Space X’s Starlink satellite internet service, and Tesla’s V3 Superchargers!

Ep 33 - Blue Origin Blue Moon, Space X Setbacks, and Tesla Competitors

May 13, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk the new Blue Origin lunar lander, Challenges that Space X Crew Dragon faces, and Tesla's increasing competition!

Ep 32 - Tesla Raises Money, New Shepard Hops, and Canada EV Credits for Tesla Come Back

May 03, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about the the Blue Origin New Shepard, Canada gets EV Credits again, and Tesla is raising another $2Billion!

EP 31 - SpaceX Crew Dragon Anomoly, Tesla Financials, and Robo-Taxis

April 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about the the SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule exploding, Tesla's new full self driving computer, and Telsa's Q1 Financial status.

EP 30 - Falcon Heavy Tipped Over, Human Cell Computers, and Tesla Model S and X Refresh

April 19, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about the Falcon Heavy tipping over, CRISPR building computers in human cells, and a possible refresh for the Tesla Model S and X

Ep 29 - Falcon Heavy, Event Horizon and Tesla Pricing Changes

April 13, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about the Falcon Heavy's successful launch which they all attended in-person, the Event Horizon first photo of a black hole, and Tesla updating their pricing for Model 3...again.

EP 28 - Starliner Delayed, India Angers NASA, and Tesla's Q1 Performance

April 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

In this episode Joe and Tim talk about delays for Starliner, how India made NASA angry, and updates from Tesla's Q1.

Ep 27 - Moon People, Mars 2020 Rover, and Enhanced Summon Mode

March 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

In this episode Joe and Tim talk about Tim's trip to visit Starhopper, the Mars 2020 Rover, and the new Tesla Enhanced Summon feature

Ep 26 - Starhopper, Texas V Tesla, and More Model Y

March 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

In this episode Joe and Tim take a look at the latest Starhopper developments, trouble for Tesla in Texas, and more Tesla Model Y news.

Ep 25 - Will Starhopper Hop? Is SLS Done? And Tesla Model Y Reveal

March 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

In this episode Joe and Tim take a look at Starhopper developments, SLS and a potential budget cut, as well as Ben joins after the Model Y reveal to give his thoughts.

Ep 24 - SpaceX DM1, SuperCharger V3, and Tesla Model Y

March 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss the SpaceX DM1, the new SuperCharger V3, and the Tesla Model Y unveiling

Ep 23 - Tesla's Big Announcment and Model 3 Standard Details

March 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Joe and Ben talk about the Tesla Model 3 Standard Edition and other key details from Tesla's latest announcement.

Ep 22 - SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch, Future Solar Panels and Model 3 Leasing

February 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch, the most efficient Solar Panels, and Tesla's Model 3 Leasing Program.

Ep 21 - Tesla Sentry Mode, Lost Opportunity, and Harpooning Space Junk

February 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss Tesla's Sentry Mode, Lost Opportunity, and Space Junk Harpoons.

Ep 20 - Model 3 in Europe, Tesla Ultra Capacitors, and Space X's Raptor Engine

February 08, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss the Model 3 hitting Europe, Tesla's new ultra capacitor manufacturer, and the Space X Raptor Engine

Ep 19 - Falcon Heavy, Universe in a Box, and Tesla Q4 Earnings Results

January 31, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss the Falcon Heavy, the Universe in a box, and Tesla's Q4 Earnings Results

Ep 18 - Sweaty Starship, The Starhopper Falls Over, and Tesla Sentry Mode

January 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss the new SpaceX Rocket, the Starhopper falling over, and an upcoming Sentry Mode on Teslas

Ep 17 - SpaceX Layoffs, Billboards in Space, and Goodbye Tesla Referral Program

January 18, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Joe, Tim, and Ben discuss recent SpaceX Layoffs, Space Billboards, and the end of the Tesla Referral Program

Ep 16 - Ben is at CES, "Why Don't They Just", and SpaceX Crew

January 10, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben discuss CES, the first official segment of "Why Don't They Just", and the SpaceX Crew

Ep 15 - Tesla Q4 Results, SpaceX Shiny Starship and Utlima Thule

January 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben discuss Tesla's Q4 results, SpaceX shiny Starship and Utlima Thule.

Ep 14 - Boring Event, Rockets Scrubbed, New Tesla Easter Egg

December 20, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about the recent Boring Company launch, all the rockets scrubbed in December, and the fun new Tesla easter eggs.

EP 13 - Elon on 60 Minutes, Boring Company Launch, Tesla Model Y and New Glenn Rocket

December 13, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben talk about Elon on 60 Minutes, Boring Company Launch, Tesla Model Y and New Glenn Rocket

Ep 12 - SpaceX Landing Failure, Tesla China Factory, and EV Incentives Phasing Out

December 07, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Joe, Tim and Ben discuss the recent SpaceX Falcon 9 Water Landing, news about the Tesla china factory, and the potential for US EV incentives to be ending soon.