Podcasts – Weird Things
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AI’s Musical Revolution: From Doom Musicals to Broca’s Brainy Beats
April 19, 2024 00:46 - 83.8 MBIn 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 […]
AI Revolution and the Future of Creativity
April 16, 2024 18:16 - 92.1 MBAndrew 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 […]
Navigating the Seas of Speculation and Sci-Fi
March 29, 2024 21:34 - 96.4 MBAndrew 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 […]
Supersonic Dreams and Toxic Cats
March 25, 2024 18:43 - 86.6 MBIn 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 […]
The Future is Now, and It’s Weirdly Domestic
March 15, 2024 21:10Andrew 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 […]
A Deep Dive into Space, Technology, and Woolly Mammoths
March 08, 2024 21:22In 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 […]
Monkey Raft
March 02, 2024 20:05 - 119 MBThe boys discuss space, technology and where American monkeys came from. Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcasts Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia600202.us.archive.org/26/items/weird-things-030124/Weird%20Things030124.mp3
The Great Podcast Blackout
March 02, 2024 14:26 - 169 KBIn 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 […]
The Border! Rockets! Words Become Videos!
March 01, 2024 03:41 - 90.9 MBRecorded 2/16/2024. Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia800206.us.archive.org/13/items/2024-02-16-weird-things-mixdown/2024-02-16-Weird things_mixdown.mp3
Brian and Andrew talk about… HOLY MOLY JUSTIN IS BACK!
February 25, 2024 02:16 - 133 MBOHO! 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. ? Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast […]
Brian and Andrew talk about… AI!
February 12, 2024 01:29 - 133 MBWho wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI! Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia601305.us.archive.org/11/items/weird-things-mixdown.-2024-02-02mp-3/Weird%20things_mixdown.-2024-02-02mp3.mp3
Weird Predictions – 2024
January 05, 2024 22:38Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI! Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/download/2024-01-05-weird-things-mixdown/2024-01-05-Weird%20things_mixdown.mp3
WT: Whales As Large Language Models
December 22, 2023 21:33 - 84.2 MBWhale songs and AI tools. Picks: Justin: Squid Game: The Challenge Brian: Amanda Knox Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: ia902300.us.archive.org/18/items/capture-22-december-2023-02-04-57-pm-01/capture – 22 December 2023 – 02-04-57 PM_01.mp3
WT: Gemini Launch Explained
December 09, 2023 19:27Google’s new AI launch might not be what it seems. Picks:Justin: Fargo Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/5/items/weird-things-120823/Weird%20Things120823.mp3
WT: Happy Birthday ChatGPT
December 02, 2023 00:21ChatGPT, sing Happy Birthday to yourself in the style of Dolly Parton. Picks:Justin: Night Owl by Andrew Mayne Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max Brian: Suspense on Apple Podcasts Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/embed/weird-things-mixdown-2023-12-1
WT: Might As Well Be Cooking On The Sun
October 27, 2023 21:27Out 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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Going Infinite from Michael Lewis Brian: The Canceling of the American Mind Bryce: Crow […]
WT: Bones Like a Space Bird
October 20, 2023 21:54We’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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode […]
WT: Throw a Tiger at Space (w/ Andrew Heaton)
September 22, 2023 21:56 - 64.2 MBWe’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? […]
WT: Psuedo-Fed
September 16, 2023 17:01New NASA job listing: UAP expert! An object at Mexico’s Congress purports to be a mummified alien…it’s probably not. Decongestants in the US are pretty ineffective, says the FDA. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Superman film franchise Justin: Tenacious D – The Road to Redunktion Brian: Baldur’s Gate 3 […]
WT: Oceanic Enrichment Time
September 09, 2023 00:38Florida man is rescued from oceanic hamster ball incident…again. Golden orbs from the bottom of the sea that we can’t identify. Eggs? Peruvians have a theory on the alien-like disappearances of gold and villagers. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Righteous Gemstones Justin: The Afterparty Brian: Our Flag Means […]
WT: Flappy Bear Back
August 18, 2023 23:31Bear or Nah? “Training” goldfish. Basically-Confirmed: LK-99 is not a room-temperature superconductor. The latest race to the South Pole. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Brian: The Afterparty Bryce: Planet of the Bass from Kyle Gordon Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]
WT: eDumper Breaks The Internet
August 05, 2023 01:42Wading through the uncertainty surrounding research on a room-temperature superconductor. What are the benefits if it’s true and how much validity do we see in the progress so far? Riddle me this, alien lifeforms. What’s an electric vehicle you basically never have to charge? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: […]
WT: Lionless in Kleinmachnow
July 29, 2023 02:20Do not panic: there wasn’t even a lioness to begin with! The new bisexual kings of the jungle. NASA goes Plus. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Oppenheimer and Barbie Brian: Marvel Snap Bryce: “ChatGPT makes a Board Game.” from Valefisk Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]
WT: Universe Manifest Destiny?
July 22, 2023 00:16Let’s say technology keeps accelerating–how do we make a Starfleet? Spreading humanity across the universe and how we might deal with extra-terrestrial life (especially compared to terrestrial life!) Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Marvelous Videos on YouTube and Beast Philanthropy on YouTube Bryce: Five Star Chef Support Weird Things […]
WT: Never Fooled w/ Dr. Daniel Simons
July 14, 2023 23:51We’re joined with Dr. Daniel Simons to talk about his viral Invisible Gorilla experiment, errors and data fraud in scientific studies, and his new book “Nobody’s Fool.” The line between misinformation and being incorrect. Scammer grammar is debated! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Be sure to check out Dr. Simons’s “Nobody’s […]
WT: Gianni Bravo
July 08, 2023 01:39We pull at the new Threads app and pick apart the maybe next big thing or maybe not who knows! UFOs/UAPs are still a present idea, but we’re short on meaningful evidence to analyze. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Blinkist and Justin: The Idol Brian: Far Cry 6 Bryce: […]
WT: Cereal Entrepreneur
July 01, 2023 19:18Virgin Galactic finally took their first paid-passengers across the Karman line, even if they’re behind competitors. The new Indy movie sparks a conversation about how sequels should build and explore new ideas. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Satyaprem Ki Katha Justin: Stories of our times Brian: Asteroid City Bryce: […]
WT: Deep C
June 23, 2023 22:35A high-tech face-off may happen in a very low-tech way. We talk about the tragedy of the Titan submersible, what is and isn’t okay to comment on, and the culture around real-life epics compared to their fictionalized portrayals. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Remember from Lisa Genova Justin: You […]
WT: Pork-Barrel Flying Objects
June 16, 2023 22:47Coded conspiracy theories and a UFO cold war raging on for decades? Are we in a simulation or not? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: and WWDC 23 Sessions Justin: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Brian: American Vandal Bryce: AirPods Pro Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe […]
WT: Big, Dumb Googly Eyes
June 10, 2023 00:47Apple’s Vision Pro was announced this week. What does the first product look like and how do we feel about this vision for the future? Googly eyes, resolution, field of view, and more speculation. . Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The History of the Future from Blake Harris Justin: […]
WT: Fatty Dog-Dog KibbleTMTMTMTM
June 02, 2023 22:16You show this eyeball-looking thing some respect! A neat idea for invasive species. Blue Origin is tapped to make the second-next lunar lander and we debate the worthiness of doing that now. pando pando pando pando. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!] Picks: Justin: I Think You […]
WT: Moo And Get It Over With
May 12, 2023 23:59In a follow-up to last week, we talk a bit about the idea behind hypnosis (stage and therapeutic) and what, if any, effects someone could feel and why. Suggestion, mesmerism, altered states, mesmerism, and a little thing we call “mesmerism.” Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!] Picks: […]
WT: Oh, I Remember
May 06, 2023 02:33A memory test for the guys and a discussion on memory. How people like the late Harry Lorayne and others keep memories and some discussion on the differences between photographic memory, autobiographical memory, mnemonics, and more. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” [No After Things this week!] Picks: Justin: Guardians of the […]
WT: Pie-as-a-Content
April 28, 2023 23:55Starship is likely to miss the end-of-April deadline for the 2-pies bet. What ever happened to Boeing Starliner? Ghostwriting (when the ghost is an artificial intelligence). Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Picard season 3 Justin: Succession Bryce: Paradise Killer and LFG Marbles on Thursdays Support Weird Things […]
WT: The Revenge of the Cyst
April 15, 2023 00:20ULA tests the launch pads as they experience an “explode-y” test launch of the Vulcan Centaur. Airports, seaports, spaceports? PIE ALERT: Starship is on the pad! What would you do-oo-oo for a Klondike (blank)? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Space Ice on YouTube and Harry Lorayne Justin: Aunty Donna’s […]
WT: Cooler Than 1 Pie?
April 08, 2023 15:54Manimal and actors jumping between comedy and action. Call Samantha? It’s a living! The Starship bet is updated and it’s double-or-nothing time! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Chaos on the Bridge and What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Dave Not Coming Back […]
WT: My Little Tax Adjuster
March 25, 2023 00:03 - 61.9 MBMore ChatGPT discussion as a new Plugins feature enables a chatbot to make reservations and do scientific calculations. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: ScreenPix and Riley Brown AI Justin: Atlanta Brian: Pinball Bryce: Lucky Hank Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast […]
WT: Giving Powerful Topology 4
March 18, 2023 21:07We 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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Picard and Gel Blaster Justin: History of the World: Part II Brian: Welcome to the Monkey House from […]
WT: Little House in the Privy
March 04, 2023 01:03The Department of Energy and FBI make waves by broadly supporting a lab leak theory for COVID-19. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully makes it to the ISS for a 6-month space trip. Florida has been expanding a high-speed train line and there is a trail of death in its wake!! Let’s make a videogame, okay? […]
WT: Thumb Rub
February 25, 2023 00:43Three parts to an aerial…experience. Samsung lets you AI-ify your voice. Sorry–a what musical? We get a little phallic. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin and Brian: The Status Game from Will Storr Bryce: Newsblur Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS […]
WT: Last-Minute Massage
February 18, 2023 01:34Pranks and the mysterious “Outhouse Gang.” Trains and planes–minus dames. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The English Justin: Modern Rogue – 80 lbs. Thermite v. Car Brian: Where Is My Flying Car? from J. Storrs Hall and Cunk on Earth Bryce: Marvel’s Midnight Suns Support Weird Things on Patreon […]
WT: Ready Your Weaselhole
February 04, 2023 01:33Nothing Forever, a 24/7 livestream written by GPT that offers a glimpse into a future of entertainment. A sighting over the American west that international actors signals to spy movies. Espionage: it’s real! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Tulsa King Justin: Only Murders in the Building Bryce: Don’t Pick […]
WT: Podcast-Shaped Data
January 28, 2023 04:44Gobots, Transformers, and a real transforming robot! Oh you like eInk? Wear every book on your face then. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: C-SPAN Justin: Poker Face Brian: Wave Twisters – DJ Qbert Bryce: Marvel Midnight Suns Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on […]
WT: Going Weird Mode
January 20, 2023 23:54We’re back and have inside sauce on the biggest tech story of the year with an inside-man. Perspectives from inside one of Silicon Valley’s most promising non-profits. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Wednesday Justin: Avatar: The Way of Water Brian: The Last of Us Bryce: Pocket Card Jockey: Ride […]
WT Mini: Lasers, Riffing, and Wasp Wangs
December 20, 2022 17:58Hey everyone, Bryce here with an update for you! We took the week off again due to the holiday calendar and some moving, but want to give you a little bit of weirdness. Lets you and me do a mini Weird Things! Links: https://www.sciencealert.com/male-wasps-have-been-seen-using-their-genitals-as-weapons-against-predators https://askentomologists.com/2015/09/23/why-cant-male-bees-or-wasps-sting/ https://www.riffusion.com/ https://apnews.com/article/science-oddities-8b26a14165106b27610727264043e8...
WT: Going Weird Mode
December 06, 2022 10:57Taking *Birken*-stock of this Steve Jobs item auction. A new item has been made an “intangible cultural heritage” item. Disney shows off research into easier video de-aging. We’re going goblin mode on the new words of the year. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Planet Money #874: Hot Dog Hail […]
WT: Lunar Looper
November 22, 2022 17:07Artemis 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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Arson Watch Justin: Scam Stuff email list Brian: Blind Students Learn […]
WT: Pennzoil B-Negative
November 15, 2022 19:40Tech 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 [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Dark Side of the Ring and Andor: Vol. 1 Official Soundtrack Brian: Marvel Snap Bryce: TUNIC and Let’s Build a […]
WT: Teens On The Loose
November 01, 2022 09:50Why are these blocks closed? Is it teens? A buzzy eviction case. Family photo time! Something hit Mars and we can see it! Gross monkeys. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: The White Lotus Brian: The White Lotus Bryce: CodeNoodles Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things […]
WT: Definitely Not a Photo
October 26, 2022 15:59What is this?! An image the guys have to decipher. Interviewing yourself almost 4 decades later explored. Lurk moar!!1 Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” See the picture from the first story here! Picks: Andrew: House of the Dragon Justin: The Thick of It Brian: Moonfall Bryce: Truth in 24 (full film) […]