Episode 143: Derek Has a Breakthrough
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joel to discuss putting fun computer chips into our brains! Then, we take a deep breath …
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Episode 142: What’s the Point of Chess, Really?
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Chris to discuss why we would want to program a computer to be good at chess. …
Episode 141: Let’s Not Burn Down the Internet
In this episode, Big A returns to talk about what kinds of wild things would happen if the internet were to suddenly shut down. Then, …
Episode 140: More Glaives in More Things
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Adam to figure out how to jam humans into carnivorous plants. Then, we look at how …
Episode 139: A Polar Bear in Every Kitchen
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Justin to discuss where Jörmungandr might be hiding. He’s a beefy snek! Then, where’s the nearest …
Episode 138: Everybody Is Committed to Snow War
In this festive episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Anne to discuss what the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future get up to …
Episode 137: All Words Are Made Up and Don’t Matter
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Sydney to discuss all the different sizes of rocks. Riveting! Then, we contemplate what flavor our …
Episode 136: Chicken Tastes Like Everything
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Joe to discuss why people say that everything tastes like chicken. Then, we analyze the anatomy …
Episode 135: Chucking Hammers in Lava
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Mark to discuss what superheroes might work best to avert historical disasters. Then, we try to …
Episode 134: Vaguely Spooky 6 – A Bloody Craving
In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Brian and Spooky Dave to talk about why vampires drink human blood and not, say, a …