Weird Things

AT: Build That Button

26 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew’s about to submit StoryVoice, his dictation app. What could it do in the future? What should it be priced? What is MoviePass and how does it ...

WT: Might As Well Be Talking ’bout The Moon

26 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Brian have huge eclipse stories (and Justin is here too). Plus, a Musk round-up: a launch we missed, spacesuit we love, and a tunnel we dig...

AT: The Branding Ones

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Discussion on The Defiant Ones, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, creative partnerships, and marketing scenarios. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gm...

WT: The Edge of Truth

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew freaked himself out. What the eclipse can tell us about flat earthers. #JourneyQuest: Back to Justin, politely trying to escape from the underg...

AT: Press Start

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Derivative as derogatory. Tutorializing and addiction in gaming. What Hearthstone gets right. (Very mild Game of Thrones 704 spoilers 37:34-42:58). Se...

WT: Peek Show

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Things that go thump in the attic. What is sentience and how big do you have to be to have it? A quick dive into consciousness and the Chinese Room #J...

AT: The Meaning of Freedom

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pleasing your audience or pleasing your platform? The idea of “independence” Listener James wants to know how to ask for help. Check out Justin’...

WT: Aliens GO!

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jupiter even real? Social and public equilibrium. Crafting the perfect pyramid/aliens survey. Vote on the survey here. Check out Justin’s new gam...

AT: Not-So-Sandy Egos

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

News from San Diego Comic-Con: New trailers for Stranger Things season 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Ready Player One, Justice League, Defenders, and Star Trek: ...

WT: Infrastructure X

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What would the impact be of a proper US Space Corps? The Elon Musk infrastructure of the future. #JourneyQuest: Justin is in the very slow clutches of...

AT: We Want Experiences

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

D23 updates including Star Wars Land, now Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. What ways can amusement parks embrace immersive theater? Check out Justin’s ne...

WT: Young People’s Blood

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Badass Bezos. When will consumers be able to go into space? Brian’s latest drone encounter. #JourneyQuest: We’re back with Brian on the battlefiel...

AT: You’ve Won! Now What?

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justin launched Action News! How was the send-off? Check out Justin’s new game, Action News. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected],...

WT: Lethal Munchies

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s this adorable bugger? nomnomnom. You got your human in my neaderthal! #JourneyQuest: As Ugg approaches Brian, we follow Justin as he traverses...

AT: A World of Work

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Evaric wants to know how to handle a fanmade Diamond Club-focussed story. Listener Neil asks about the legitimacy of social engineering techn...

WT: Jaunty Afternoon Balloon

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just a friendly hot air balloon ride. The machine learning future. Is extraterrestrial life a danger? Could we be in a simulation? Is AI a plausible t...

AT: Behind the Paywall

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Ken has questions about putting content behind a paywall. Listener James wants to know how to carve out me-time without feeling guitly. Send ...

WT: Panic! At The Night Sky

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrities: they find lights in the sky just like us! Also, PANIC PANIC EVERYBODY PANIC. #JourneyQuest: The game of Ugg is afoot. Got something weird...

AT: A Better Tool

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Patreon is getting bigger. How did it get here and how could it grow as a platform for creators and supporters? What about YouTube and Twitch? Check o...

WT: SameSun.exe

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, a pop-up you won’t hate. Twinsies! #JourneyQuest: Captured in an unknown jungle, the boys are interrogated by a tribal leader. Check out Sc...

AT: Not From Concentrate

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Blair wants to know how to defeat distraction. Plus, thoughts on the Black Panther teaser. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail...

WT: A Cliched Plot

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What’s hunting Andrew in his own backyard? It’s E3 time–are we in the future yet? #JourneyQuest: We’re on the TRAIN TRACKS TO HELL. Wonder Wom...

AT: The Whoa Moment

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What the expansion of VR/AR could mean for creators. Is now the time to dive in? Plus, Andrew’s experience making tiny.shop. Send your project quest...

WT: Kinda Off-Planet

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a superhero! No, it’s a plane! Living off-planet in a new way. The always-listening assistants in your hom...

AT: Deck Party

31 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Go solo or partner up? What are the pros and cons? Plus, working through the weekend. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject ...

WT: Do Not Be Fooled By…That

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

BREAKING NEWS: Goblin photo! Very tiny things. We’re whalers on the moon. #JourneyQuest: Justin and the saved Brian are now on the hunt for the Blac...

AT: Can’t Logic It Away

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time listener James asks about defeating imposter syndrome. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things....

WT: Space Hula Hoops

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

More dimming in the sky. Are we on the verge of finding a Dyson sphere? How scared of a Dyson sphere society shoult we be? Other ways dark matter migh...

AT: The New-New

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How do you adapt to changes in your medium? The “exposure” factor. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After T...

WT: Flying Cuties (fixed)

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We take a quick vacation to the islands. An unexpected da Vinci instrument. It probably stinks. What’s Elon Musk Up To This Week? #JourneyQuest: Wha...

AT: What Is Your Business?

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Fitz wants to know more ways to promote his brand. How do you remain customer-focused over your original concept? What is your business? Send...

WT: Ghosts N Stuff

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Double-barreled ghost stories today. What is the real truth? Running the blade on a new trailer. What would we do to independent robotoids? #JourneyQu...

AT: Skill la Skill

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What’s that skill you didn’t expect to be so integral? Andrew’s 3 essential areas of skill-building. Send your project questions/ideas to neshco...

WT: Tunnel Snakes Rule

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Weird Things Famous Photo Quiz! Elon Musk detailed his new underground plan, The Boring Company. Containers: Uber for stuff? #JourneyQuest: Who ar...

AT: Pumped Things

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener David wants advice on recording content around a full-time job and family time. Andrew’s almost a year into learning coding. Send your proj...

WT: Future Vision

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is this VR kit innovative or short-sighted? Why do we obsess over hairlines? Maybe the future of VR is neural lace. #JourneyQuest is BACK! Any last wo...

AT: Uber for Disruption

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of Uber and AirBNB, what are other industries ripe for disruption? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “...

WT: Net Cafe Drop Kick

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A blast from the past. New developments in asteroid mining. Bigfoot very clearly spotted! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “...

AT: For Business or Pleasure?

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

David wants to know how to handle making content that is popular, but not exactly what he wants to make. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@...

WT: I’m Not A Space Bully

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew’s off in heaven again. This compound in Austin could be yours! Raised by what?! #JourneyQuest will return with Andrew. Got something weird? E...

AT: Scantily-Clad

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is looking to hire someone. Brian and Bryce share their experience hiring digital media newbies. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@g...

WT: Monkey Winds

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brian caught in an unusual storm. Ants v. Spiders v. Humans: who wins? How cheap will space tourism be in 20 years? With Bryce Castillo. Got something...

AT: Long-Term Plan

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a 1/5/10/30 year plan? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Zero to One

WT: Beastiology

29 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brian’s beach-side encounter. Robo-humanity: is it humanity at all? An anomaly below antarctica! #JourneyQuest returns next week! Got something weir...

AT: To Be Honest

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Andy wants advice on making a Kickstarter for his writing. Listener Mike wants to highlight community engagement. Check out Andrew’s new ma...

WT: Idyllic Vignettes

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just a jaunty trip to Europe. Just a jaunty trip to the roundup. Is having babies ethical in an environment of global warming? #JourneyQuest: The boys...

AT: Work The Podcast Shoot

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Listener/Host Andrew wants to know about how his new podcast should work optimally within YouTube. What choices work best on Patreon? We’re joined b...

WT: In Space, No One Can Taste The Rainbow

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lasers: contrails of deep space? Grenade stories! Logan spoilers 46:29 to end. Check out Andrew’s new magic podcast, Magic Club. Got something weird...

AT: Support Class

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Justin had a birthday! The trials of one creative supporting another. Weird Tank: Andrew spitballs a social media campaigning tool and Brian’s one-h...

WT: The Great Bezos Wars

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An interruption on the footie pitch. Blue Origin promises moon settlements. LOL to international assassination. Hostage hotel. #JourneyQuest: Brian’...

AT: One-Man Band

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ken wants to know about one-mic shows. Jason wants assistence with grammar. Bob wants tips for dealing with hecklers. Reflections on Daryl Easton’s ...

WT: Konami Code Drive

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brian’s got LEGO Batman problems. How could we get to NASA’s newly announced habitable planets? What sort of time travel torture would we subject ...

AT: Like, Engage

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What should we be doing that we know we aren’t? Taxes, comments, and saving for retirement. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], ...

WT: Jeep Impact

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Earth’s hidden Bermuda Triangle. EMP: a looming danger? Security concerns vis a vis respect for the President. #JourneyQuest: The boys concoct weapo...

AT: Movie Discussion: Split

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A spoiler-filled review of M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie “Split.” Spoilers start at 06:25. Check out Andrew’s Illusion XX. Send your project ...

WT: Acceleration Curve

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Phenomena of the human brain. The very accurate history of medical suturing. Community discussion in the internet age. What could be done? #JourneyQue...

AT: Finish Lines

09 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: Weird Things is now recording live on Mondays, so After Things will now release publicly on Thursday.) Listener James wants to know how to get ...

WT: Judas Eyes

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An infestation in Texas. Speed reading: fact or fiction? Space mutineers! #JourneyQuest: The boys stepped into that “time machine.” Where–or whe...

AT: There Is No Moon

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The anxiety of planning versus the comfort of doing. A useful guidinance tool in mission statements. Check out Andrew’s new book Orbital: Station Br...

WT: Read THIS

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A southern-fried sighting! Imagine: a vast underground transportation system. Killer mice! #JourneyQuest: The boys’ collars are starting to beep. Th...

AT: Business of Giving You the Business Card

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What does your business card say and say about you? Describing yourself to get different results. Plus, questions from the chat! Check out Andrew’s ...

WT: Make Space Travel Great Again?

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

New prez, new missions to Mars? What stances will a new administration take on NASA and deep-space exploration? Making waves on Venus. #JourneyQuest: ...

AT: Open Rate

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Strategies for email subject lines. What works and what matters. Check out Andrew’s new book Orbital: Station Breaker II. Send your project question...

WT: Ultimate Moon Frisbee

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX launched their iridium-1 rocket and landed the booster. The unknown industries to be grown out of cheaper space travel. Dr. Blindman and Prof. ...

After Things: That’s a Spin Kick

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination and the fallout of that. What drives you to get it done? How to win customer services and influence sales reps. Send your project ques...

Podcast: Double Trouble

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Two mysteries for Spiro and The Fudge. Where did this wreckage go and WHAT IS THAT?! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Wei...

After Things: The Roguening

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The boys give you their spoiler-filled impressions of Rogue One. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things....

Podcast: Digitally Recreated Edition

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2017! How close are we to Blade Runner’s vision of 2019 and how far have we come from the predictions of the 90’s? Lasers at the Nothern Li...

After Things: Shoot at the Moon

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With a billion dollars, what moonshot technology would you invest in for the future? With After Things producer Bryce Castillo ( http://twitter.com/br...

Podcast: The Boring Show

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk is just so boring! Has Magic Leap jumped the shark. What VR/AR tech will succeed? (No Rogue One spoilers) With Weird Things producer Bryce C...

After Things: Different In Your Hands

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Listener William wants to know best practices for editing. Listener Stephen wants our insight on subscription service Project Alpha. Periscopes and br...

Podcast: The Real Star Wars of Alderaan

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Seriously, we’re not talking about Rogue One at all! How could the technology of Star Wars come to life? Holograms, landspeeders, FTL, The Force, an...

After Things: Good Morning, Tatooine

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everything that’s right about the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer. The evolving sophistication of story-telling in popular culture. Send your...

Podcast: new space station who dis

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Weird Things! In! Space! A worrying new study about facial recognition and AI capabilities. #JourneyQuest: Two men enter Diamond Town. Got something w...

After Things: Done is Better than Perfect

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How are the guys handling Black Friday? Listener Shannon took our advice on her movie review site. What her results were after just doing the damn thi...

Podcast: We’re All Farmers

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Yeti in Russia? Correction: We don’t know our quantum mechanics as well as we thought. Robots: Will they take all our jerbs? #JourneyQuest: Brian an...

After Things: Audience Compatibility

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Reader Ken asks about buying advertising for his podcast. The precarious tightrope of buying advertising for content. Send your project questions/idea...

Podcast: Goblins in Court

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking goblin news! The verdict on that leaked EmDrive paper. Is it worthy of peer-review? You can help NASA cut costs! #JourneyQuest: Brian ate the...

After Things: Best in the World

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Resiliency in the business of videogaming. Defining your own niche. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Thin...

Podcast: Copious Orifice

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast: Copious Orifice

After Things: 20,000 Leagues Up in the Cloud

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How will Blizzard’s new Overwatch league work in the esports space? Want a free copy of Andrew’s “How to Make Money on Mars?” Email andrew@and...

Podcast: PhD Candidate Weird

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What portions of our biology are quantum? Send in your parallel dream experiences to [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Strange sound...

After Things: Fight For It

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Kyva wants to know about when to let go of works as a money-making item? The virtues of Creative Commons relative to consumer and corporate b...

Podcast: Voight-Wink Test

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Potty Things. Star talk: are we getting signals from aliens? Is the Prime Directive moral? #JourneyQuest: The helicopters are coming! Got something we...

After Things: Network Before You Need It

26 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What advice would the guys give to children in the past and today? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Thing...

Podcast: Marstralia

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Strength in numbers. The solar twist. Mars has a new beauty mark. #JourneyQuest: Blood-letting and sick kids. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail...

After Things: Question Behind the Question

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Listener “Rick” asks about a contradiction. Andrew’s tip for creating ePUBs quickly. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], sub...

Podcast: Scubba

19 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The guys take a little underwater dive and develop a new business idea. A strange red object. #JourneyQuest: Will the boys survive using the Evel Knie...

After Things: Pure Martian Material

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

More on the economics of traveling to and from Mars. How can money be made from Mars quickly and over time? Andrew’s upcoming book “How to Make Mo...

Podcast: The Moon Proposal Hoax

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Remembering a tragic shipwreck. Archive of 999 calls reveals weird all over England! #JourneyQuest is back! The boys, now sober, are held at gunpoint!...

After Things: Psy-Kick!

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Update on Justin’s flash-printed expansions. Reader N.T. wants to know how modern politics intersect speculative fiction. Reader The Rogue Creator w...

Podcast: Extreme Mars Things

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX unveiled their Mars travel framework. What was announced, what does this tech mean, and what’s the criticism? #JourneyQuest will return next ...

After Things: More Than a Cup of Coffee

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew has an update on AuthorPage.com. How could you monetize the low-price short story market? Plus, Justin’s experience with a limited Contender ...

Podcast: Get Your SpaceX to Mars

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX thinks they’ve solved the mystery of the exploding rocket. Our predictions for what Elon Musk will announce as his Mars colonization play thi...

After Things: Spooky Scary Skeletons

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Escape rooms are huge, but why? Plus, the coming invasion of haunted houses. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “A...

Podcast: Comparing Rocket Sizes

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Origin’s new rocket is heating up the rocket wars! It’s ITS. What is ITS? #JourneyQuest: The guys have crashed the van. Can they escape the S...

After Things: Cheese Weasel

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Andrew updates us on his writing gig. Listener Ken isn’t sure about a “selling out” to make a government-funded podcast. Listener Gavin...

Podcast: JuRY Road

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX is stumped. We’re here to help. Your Tesla will NEVER hit a UFO! Pittsburgh riders will be able to get driverless Ubers. This time on #Journe...

After Things: It Was Electricity

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Andrew talks about the process ...

Podcast: I’m Their King

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Yowie sighting! An exciting round of Real, Not Real, or Better Safe Than Sorry. #JourneyQuest: What does Brian do at the reins of a wasteland town? Ch...