Weird Things

WT: The Boon of Doggles?

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Bryce, Justin, and Brian on a special holiday Weird Things! What’s the D factor? The James Webb Space Telescope launched! 300 whats found in Bo...

AT: A Very Clever Idea

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

WT: McWeird

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can the boys pack for an unknown adventure and what will they find deep in Yemen? An intriguiging find on a satellite map. New ways to play Pong and a...

AT: Reviews Matter

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener BigJim wants advice on self-publishing his small poetry project and wants to know the best time to self-publish. What’s the best use of thi...

WT: Haircut of the Year

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elon is named Time’s Person of the Year and we dissect the whole affair including hair-dos. A scary new planet and we are seriously unsure of how bi...

AT: Excel, Miss!

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Know what’s hot on TikTok? Microsoft Excel! DIY educational monetizing just through social media. What comes first: the solution or the problem? Wha...

WT: Lunar Chalupa

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Taco Bell on the moon? New images don’t *disprove* the idea. A discussion on Earth’s Black Box, an upcoming structure dedicated to preserving in...

AT: What Works? What Doesn’t?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A retrospective on microcomputing pioneer Clive Sinlair and the philosophical successes, even in consumer failures. Where is your duty: to the success...

WT: Dagger Fever

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No sideways rockets here–rocket launcher Astra has successfully reached orbit. Plus, hurling rockets at asteroids for a good reason and an update on...

AT: Saving Money

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

WT: You Spin Me Rocket Round

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Crew members on the ISS have to take shelter after space junk enters the ISS’s orbit. How do you clean up space junk and who should do it? Can we ju...

WT: Alien Movie Guy

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Theories about the shape of Earth and existence. Why Will Smith turned down The Matrix. Neural implants mean typing with your mind! Got something weir...

WT: Defraud = Reality

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook is now Meta and they wanna make a metaverse! What could a metaverse look like, what makes a “real” metaverse, and why crime may be a nece...

AT: Cheap Hat

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We reflect on a heart-felt personal video from YouTube creator William Osman. We break down and relate to his sentiments of being an individual online...

WT: Michael Scott (In Space)

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla makes waves after a huge order makes national news. How do they still maintain a positive image among other EV cars? Blue Origin announces: The ...

AT: Smart Contracting

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew’s getting really interested in the non-monetary uses for blockchains. Beyond currency and NFTs, what are some possibilities in Ethereum? Nobo...

WT: Salt Lights

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Russian spacecraft caused the ISS to spin 57 degrees…again?! A discussion on light pollution and backyard astronomy. Are there trade-offs between sa...

AT: And Trouble?

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is “toil” in a work sense, what does toil do to your ability to work, and how do you defeat toil? Bryce made an app and it aims right at the ...

WT: Fail Sun

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traffic and weather on the 9’s, did you see the storm watch? Oh, excuse me, the “geomagnetic storm watch?” Scenario: the case of the weird rock....

AT: If It Works…

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time friend of the pod Joe Diamond is in-studio to check out how he’s doing and see if he’s got any questions for Brian and Bryce. How well d...

WT: Earth Hole!

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Brian, and Bryce are joined with mind reader and long-time friend of the show Joe Diamond. Are we close to living our best lives? This nonagen...

WT: Hockey Stick in Wrapping Paper

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finger-pointing and cloaks and daggers around the origin of COVID as new whistle-blower documents show earlier understanding (and possible cover-up) o...

AT: A Little Preachy

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What non-fiction have you been reading? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Andrew: Chaos Monkeys...

WT: Team Rocket Lens Flare Effect

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The longest gets longester! Penguins attacked by what? Jupiter caught one to the face and SpaceX did their own space tourism last week! Got something ...

WT: Sideways Rockets and Epi-splosions

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fake Wal-Mart and litecoin rumors. Firefly Alpha launches a big, bright explosion machine. What’s in the latest Mars rock samples? Got something wei...

AT: Zero to One to One Million

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nick has a question: how do you set long-term goals? Breaking down big ideas and concepts into smaller, doable actions. Send your project que...

WT: Been Banditin’

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re skeptical of a bandit and the reporting around it. Havana syndrome: if it’s real, what is the danger? Is it a new sonic weapon? Amid the sta...

AT: Break That Dynamic

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you gauge how you should present yourself for different audiences? Code-switching, basically? The pressures of being “on.” Corporate versus...

WT: Nature Be Shoppin’

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASA has paid SpaceX for the Human Landing System (HLS) and removed the stop-work order. SpaceX says we’ll get a human to the moon before its 2024 d...

AT: Within Difficulty is Opportunity

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bad jobs! Everyone’s got stories, but what can we learn from them as employees and employers? Lynyrd Skynyrd corners, cougar feeding, and Keebler el...

WT: Friend-Shaped Launchpad

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyday Astronaut got a first-hand tour with Elon Musk at the SpaceX Starship launchpad. How does three hours of seemingly-unfiltered conversation ab...

AT: Critical Thinking Over Worry

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ove...

WT: Capital-B Big Rocket!

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX’s Starship is fully assembled and it’s BIG. Remember when the ISS accidentally rotated? It may have been more than we thought! This German ...

AT: Ready or Not?

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

WT: 2021: A Space Dramedy

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ISS is NOT meant to spin, comrade! But also the Russians are still pretty good at space! Didn’t Bezos’s rocket look like a peen and how do we ...

AT: Oops, I Did Ten Thousand Hours

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian talks about his experience leaving Dell in 199[8?] and going full-time as a magician plus a new experience of letting go for Brian. How can you ...

WT: I Kinda Won

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists discover a brand new chimp-gorilla interaction. We have to take this case to Ape’s Court. Hipster disease nostalgia has taken Colorado by...

AT: Still Great

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

WT: Lil’ Crimes

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scot cop spots spot, says “wot.” Troll physics leads to a $10,000 bet. The passing of Logan’s Run author William F. Nolan. Some lil’ crimes. G...

AT: Make The Animal Do Something!

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 simi...

WT: Tragedy, Meet Time

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lightning round: a toilet in Austria. What will this monkey do when left to its own (cleaning) devices? Habit-forming in great apes. A dissertation on...

AT: Fresh Air

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a comment from a listener following-up on Andrew’s…CO2 meter?! A scientifically accurate discussion on oxygen-carbon dioxide air mixtu...

WT: Mo’ Fossils, ‘Mo Species

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new ancient human fossil is discovered in Israel and it could be a new Homo off-shoot. A brief examination of simultaneous Homo species in just the ...

AT: Fragility

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wr...

WT: Hello, Chum!

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the hottest show of the year: CSI 3,000 Years Ago (YEAHHHH). Wild birds won’t become overly dependant on your feeders. The government finally...

AT: Tiddlywinks

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

XXXXXXXXXX Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: New iPad Pro Brian: Rick & Morty Br...

WT: GAN You Believe It’s Not GTAV?

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A military base in Japan is under attack! Plus, circus tricks. GTAV: GAN Andreas. A farmhouse with a surprise feature. Got something weird? Email nesh...

AT: Justin Fandango

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce seeks guidance on what his next steps with LFG Marbles should be. Brian and Justin are launching their new scripted podcast, “World’s Greate...

WT: Sweet Bee Treat

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A bike that stands on its own! It might be hard to talk about medicinal plants. Smart bees or thirsty bees? The ozone layer says “hey, thanks for th...

AT: eMagic

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time listener Joe Diamond is in Austin and talks with the fellas how their advice to virtualize his show and how they can help now. Doing magic o...

WT: Terns Down; For What?

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Bezos and his brother are being shot into space–who would you take with you? A new study says sighted and nonsighted people can learn functioni...

AT: Better Behind The Scenes

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 materi...

WT: The Fellas?!

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While the nation is gripped with UFO trends, it’s important to remember the gulf between reality and fiction. How video of a pyramidal UFO is easily...

AT: Being a Big Bank

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 threa...

WT: Look Out For Leopards

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew got the shot! The CDC says fully-vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask almost all the time. What would it look like IF (completely specu...

AT: Are you ready?

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for live events? Post Vaccine World. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mat...

WT: Tower of Human Skulls – Fixed

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tower of Human Skulls – Super nova communication? – Capuchin Crypt – ‘Blueberries’ on Mars Got something weird? Email [email protected], sub...

AT: We’re not lawyers, but…

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Copyright Scare. Cool stuff by me – Substack. Apple Paid Podcast. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Thin...

WT: Baby Dinosaur?

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Nighttime Splashdown With Astronauts Since 1968! U.F.O.s! Florida woman spotted ‘Baby Dinosaur’. Got something weird? Email [email protected]...

AT: Bitcoin, Pollution or Profit?

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Crypto Discussion with Cory. The basics of crypto with some does and don’ts to consider. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], sub...

WT: Wright Brothers Purest

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Helicopters on Mars! NASA and SpaceX to the Moon! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: PBS Sp...

WT: Russian Baby (fixed)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whoa, cool photo! The everyday impact of space dust. Snakes: how are we related to them? A very polite zoo-break. Got something weird? Email neshcom@g...

AT: Third-Worst C-Word

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Tim wants advice on how to take his tutoring and essay-editing business online. How do you get started with a technical pivot and what resour...

WT: Black Bear Sun

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alaska shoppers are bedeviled by ravens! NASA says we’re safe for 100 years (kinda). Bears: sickly friendly. Black holes, sharper than ever! Got som...

AT: Five Minute Applebee’s

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is moving to Austin soon: what advice can Brian and Bryce provide and where will Justin’s own studio space at home exist alongside Brian’s ...

WT: Verifiable Baseball Cards

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 has been re-used a historic number of times. How much re-using a rocket would be acceptable? NFTs: what are they, what is their va...

WT: Oh, Rings

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s creep out Bryce! Allan Mcdonald, who refused to sign off on the Challenger launch, has passed away. A look back on his heroic stand, the conte...

AT: T-Shirts Rain From The Skies

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Nicholas wants to know what he could do to get the word out about his acrylic goods site. How do you position your product to be more attract...

WT: Half an Egg

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes Andrew’s new friend Elizabeth Ann so special? The oldest DNA ever sequenced. Deepfakes are taking over the world. Got something weird? Em...

AT: First-to-Learn

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

WT: Back to the Past

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Texas cold storm has us looking back and forward 100 years. How has life progressed and what might happen in another century? Eyes and ears are no...

AT: Just a Fan-Letter

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 proj...

WT: Space For Regular People

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Super Bowl ad wants to take a FANTASTIC crew of FOUR civilians up to space. Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon’s CEO–will he turn his focus to ...

AT: Degrees of Power

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Accidental financial fraud, the inspiration to make a bigger anything, and an update on Bryce’s marble league project after lots of After Things adv...

WT: Venus is Barren Again

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remember that story about phosphine on Venus, suggesting life on Venus? Well, it was more likely to be sulfur dioxide, a common compound found in Venu...

AT: Capture The Hardcore

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce shares an update on his marbles league project. Should he interface with the company that develops the game? The boys re-iterate the power of em...

WT: Zone of Safety

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX sets a record for most satellites launched in one launch with their rideshare program. Brian and Justin have had Quest 2s for a little while no...

AT: Going Marbles

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 pr...

WT: The View From Orbit

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s SLS dress rehearsal test ended in failure. What does that mean for the future of NASA development? Blue Origin completes its test of New Shep...

AT: It’s Trolling!

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Short and to the point this week! Listener Reddicent asks us how to handle a troll that has co-opted their Reddit SEO. Do you handle the trouble or do...

WT: Essential Recipes

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The next Starship test could be as soon as this week! A new game, “Contact, Arrival, or Something Else?” What type of data would you send to an ad...

AT: Soul-Sucking Letters

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew caught a strange commercial and found an incredibly successful creative project. How do you condense your project into a simple, quick story? C...

WT: Sick and Tired

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new year and a new episode of Weird Things. COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out and we dissect some of the attitudes and policies that got us h...

AT: Spoilercast: Wonder Woman 1984

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To round out the year, we all saw Wonder Woman 1984 and have…critical thoughts! What works, what doesn’t, and why Justin can have a public opinion...

WT: Roman Quizno’s

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another amazing discovery in Pompeii leaves us wondering about ancient cuisine. We clearly need to talk about what makes a movie a rom-com. What is ad...

AT: Spoilercast: Tenet

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce and Justin watched the latest action-sci-fi thrill ride, Tenet, and Brian doesn’t think he could be spoiled, so let’s spoil it! Send your pr...

WT: Hello, Humans!

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A scaly surprise in Florida. Brains: you’re never alone with one! Are aliens contacting us from Proxima Centauri? Got something weird? Email neshcom...

AT: Frequency Meets Depth

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ken asks: are there really two types of podcast workflows? Plus, does Substack’s podcast feature offer serious competition to Patreon? Send...

WT: The Space Ceiling

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX’s SN8 does a test flight and end in a fiery…data collection? Uh-oh, we found him! If we were a galactic federation, how would we induct a d...

AT: Fitting In-side

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Health and fitness! How do you keep active and healthy while staying at home? Apps, games, and software to burn calories. Send your project questions/...

WT: Dark Orbits

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Arecibo Observatory has fallen into disrepair and came crashing down this week. We now know a possible mini-moon orbiting Earth is actually man-ma...

AT: New Year, Fresh Outlook

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What will you do the same or different in 2021? A new year, a (technical) new decade, a chance for a newness in your life? What will the next ten year...

WT: 99 Mink Balloons

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How long is too long to wear a Santa hat? Alphabets’s DeepMind unveils a new breakthrough in protein folding and we know most of those words! A myst...

AT: Success is a Product

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A huge insult in a virtual audition begs a conversation about respect in the creative industries, especially for those starting out or without means. ...

WT: Genuine, Bona Fide, Electrified Six-Car Hyperloop

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A speedy first in Vegas. Optical and audio illusions break our minds including this visual illusion. Pooping in space: how does it work on the new Dra...

WT: Bear With Me

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bear attacks require bear-sized solutions and Japan has a new scare tactic. Idiots in a national park (not us). Moscow’s facial recognition surveill...

AT: I Have a Notion

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Productivity talk! Andrew recommended Notion a few weeks back and we dive deep into this multi-use workspace app. How do Justin and Andrew use this po...

WT: The Mammal Prequels

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thievery in the emptiness of space! Dinosaurs before the dinosaurs. Some discussion on Pangea, the supercontinent, and it’s respective ocean (singul...

WT: The Better Buffet Boat

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new nightmare in New York. We talk about bugs for like a while. Oh no, I’m on the sea and need to be on THAT boat. Got something weird? Email nesh...

AT: Sandblasted Off

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get an update on everyone’s projects. Justin’s put out all of Raise the Dead season 2. Brian’s helping promote Jason Murphy’s new book...