Weird Things

After Things: Figuring Stuff Out

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. We’re joined by author Peter ...

Weird Things: Whoopsie No Ways

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kidnapped by goblins! Right? What sort of life could be found on Proxima Centauri B? Brian gets captured in this edition of Journey Quest! Light Mr. R...

After Things: The Netflix of Your Future

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Kameron has a profitable busine...

Podcast: Squeak Squeak!

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX is publicly erect. What’s the future of the Olympics with the virutalization of sports? Journey Quest update! Justin is left in the van. Can ...

After Things: Talk-Back

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

Podcast: High Velocity Insertions

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Justin are joined by Weird Things producer Bryce Castillo. At what point do SpaceX launches lose their luster? Special plague scenario: Bry...

Podcast: Watson M.D.

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pupdate: Ancient Siberian Edition! Hacking Tesla autopilot. Plus, another installment of the plague world scenario. Was it a real baby? Got something ...

After Things: What Makes You Look Good

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Justin talks about how he got i...

Podcast: Bunch of Stuff Happens

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla unveils the Gigafactory. What does that mean for rare-earth metals? Part 3 of the viral outbreak/road-trip scenario! Got something weird? Email ...

After Things: Quantum Routers

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Gavin wants to know tools for g...

Podcast: Sorry, Florida

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We were right about goblins! Part two of the plague/road trip scenario. The next phase of Tesla’s future is laid out. Got something weird? Email nes...

After Things: Footprints

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Joe wants advice on promoting h...

Podcast: Weird Things: Fury Road

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Scenario: a plague sweeps the nation! What do the boys do? (Part 1). The social phenomena of Pokemon Go. Got something weird? Email [email protected],...

After Things: Totally 100

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Cole has a Kickstarter to fund ...

Podcast: Eating Things

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla and the word “beta.” Germany isn’t a fan of it! Probing the newly popular corner of “social eating.” With Bryce Castillo. Email neshco...

After Things: Believe Me

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Believability in story-telling....

Podcast: Snakes on a Plain

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Danger at a family gathering! A tragic loss surrounding self-driving technology. Juno is returning from Jupiter this Monday. Got something weird or fe...

After Things: There is No Perfect

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. James wants to know how to comb...

Podcast: I’m Live, Dammit!

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What if humanity disappeared around you? How would you design the world government of the future? Got something weird or feedback? Email neshcom@gmail...

After Things: Someday, Someday, Someday

22 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Your letters! Ken wants to get ...

Podcast: I’m Bored With Space!

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How deep could you go? The beautiful effects of an underwater thriller. A hot monkey’s paw. Got something weird or feedback? Email [email protected]...

After Things: Road to MVP

15 Jun 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 his experien...

Podcast: MegaWhatt?

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Take to the skies and troublemakers around the world. Got something weird or feedback? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks...

After Things: More Real Than Real

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Vive update week 3! What new ga...

Podcast: I Gotta Kill My Horse

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The origins of agriculture…even older than we thought? Terraforming the moon! Not-so-free will. Got something weird or feedback? Email neshcom@gmail...

After Things: Get Back On That Ride

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Idle hands and their relationsh...

Podcast: Put Your Shirt Back On

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Great flood and mysterious vials. Where’s the amateur footage? A follow-up on the HTC Vive. Got something weird or feedback? Email [email protected]...

After Things: Amp It Up To 11 (w/ Stephen Merlino, Peter Wacks)

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. We’re joined with Stephen Mer...

Podcast: Alexa, Get Weird (w/ Peter Wacks)

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a WHAT on this plane??? Brian and Justin give their in-depth impressions of the HTC Vive. Plus, we’re joined by Peter Wacks. Got something...

After Things: Dazzle With Your Brilliance

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. New VR from Google? And Nick wa...

Podcast: Puppy On-Demand

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A mysterious storage unit means murder…and MYSTERY! And more of YOUR devious “ghost” stories. Email your thoughts on cloning and ghost pranks to...

After Things: Turbulent Magnification

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Austin’s daughter wants to be...

Podcast: Living is Pretty Rad

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe in life after life? And your creepy stories! Captain America: Civil War spoilers start at 51:10. Email your thoughts on reanimation and...

After Things – Refine!

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. We’ve got two of your letters...

Podcast – I’d Say Shoo!

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

23andSwitched. Do you have as many best friends as you think you do? Mark your calendars: 2018! Email your ghost stories to [email protected], subject...

After Things: Momentum Matters

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Louis CK and his not-so-bankrup...

Podcast: Apocalypse Prime

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Quality time out fishin’ You can throw a party in the apocalypse! Panic is infectious. Send your ghost pics to [email protected], subject line “We...

After Things: Original Recipe? (w/ Peter Wacks)

20 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. We’re joined by author Peter ...

Podcast: Interstellar Local Ordinances

18 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Probing Alpha Centauri…with lasers? We found Nessy! Yes!! Only days left to pick your price for tons of great sci-fi stories at http://bit.ly/humble...

After Things: You Won The Lottery (w/ Bryan Thomas Schmidt)

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Bryan Thomas Schmidt joins the ...

Podcast: Hannibal Detector (w/ Jody Lynn Nye)

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sci-fi author Jody Lynn Nye joins the show this week. SpaceX stuck the landing! What does the evolving scientific landscape mean for speculative ficti...

After Things: A Million Words

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Weird Tank! Shannon has a revie...

Podcast: Less-High Price

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Origin’s “New Shepard” launch-and-land rocket. Tesla’s Model 3 was announced. How does it fare in the EV landscape? Picks: Brian: Fallout...

After Things: Sold! Sold!

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. En media res impressions of Ama...

Podcast: Human Touch

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Ai are taking over! Do we need a human touch? Justin tried the HTC Vive–his verdict? Picks: Brian: Gentleman Bastard series Justin: Daredevil S2...

Podcast: Who Watches the Neighborhood Watch?

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew is out this week, but Brian and Justin are joined by WT producer Bryce Castillo. The supposed fracture between Alphabet and Boston Dynamics ins...

Podcast: Cats On A Boat (w/ Owen JJ Stone)

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Owen JJ Stone joins the show! Check out his site IQMZ.com. What’s this creature that washed up in Mexico? Teacup apex predators. Picks: Andrew: The ...

After Things: Say Yes (w/ Illeana Douglas)

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Illeana Douglas is here to talk...

Podcast: Scientific Chisel (w/ Illeana Douglas)

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Illeana Douglas joins us to get weird! Bigfoot sighting in Utah! A mystery ring in Brian’s backyard. Check out Illeana’s book “I Blame Dennis Ho...

After Things: The Algorithm Is In Play

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Andrew launched his new book St...

Podcast: Hey, I Need A Ride

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The strange case of taxi drivers in Japan. What if space…was cheaper? Picks: Andrew: The Martian Brian: The Lies of Locke Lamora Justin: Master of N...

After Things: Finding a Balance

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. In a new Weird Tank, should And...

Podcast: Don’t Believe Anything

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Station Breaker launches Monday. Get it! Going to space…with light! Fusion power talk! NASA360 video. Bussard Google Talk. Picks: Andrew: Station Br...

After Things: I’m Ready

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. We’re joined with JF Dubeau a...

Podcast: Looking for Beer or Frankenstein?

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

JF Dubeau, author of Sword & Laser selection “The Life Engineered,” joins us! AI and machine learning: should we fear it? Could you encode message...

After Things: Let Me Clear The Field

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Brian and Andrew dole out wisdo...

Podcast: The Menu of Doom

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

HoloLens hits the Super Bowl. The Weird Things Exotic Adventurers Club Gala. What’s on the menu? A new Indian Bus Driver Report Picks: Andrew: Float...

Podcast: Always Bet On Musk

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

RIP Marvin Minsky. The smartitude of admitting you’re dumb. SpaceX’s Hyperloop competition. Does Flat-Earth fall flat? What’s your guilty pleasu...

After Things: Self-Imposed Hustle

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Dive into the Weird Tank! The B...

After Things: Digitol Preorder

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Andrew got an unexpected respon...

Podcast: Planet X Shade

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Planet X gon give it to ya. Blue Origin reduces, reuses, recycles. More goblins…? Picks: Andrew: War of the Worlds and get Andrew’s new book early...

After Things: Beater Eaters

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Justin’s opening one week of ...

Podcast: Luddite Snails

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX launched the Jason-3 and Andrew was there! Excuse me, my face is over here. The case of the missing hand. Picks: Andrew: Jeff Wayne’s War of ...

After Things: Experience the Experience

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. What are the experiences we can...

Podcast: We Require More Minerals

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

CES debut of a potentially huge drone innovation. How does government policy intersect driverless transportation? Another thrilling round of “What I...

After Things: Stepping in the Poodoo

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. The Force Awakens is great! Eve...

Podcast: Historical Hysteria

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Controversy…over the past! Haters…from the past! Eating crow…about the past! Picks: Andrew: Superintelligence Justin: Fargo, season 2 and The Ha...

After Things: Are Zee Ay

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Spoiler-free talk about Star Wa...

Podcast: The Man Who Cleaned America

28 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Boys recap the SpaceX first-stage landing and share their predictions for 2016! Plus, ghost bus and cleaning your butts! Picks: Andrew: Star Wars:...

After Things: The Force Awakens Awakens (Spoilers)

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. All Star Wars spoiler talk! The...

Podcast: My What?!

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Macaque on the run! New research company wants to steer AI development to protect mankind. How dangerous can and will AI tech become? Spoilery talk fo...

After Things: Expectation Wars

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. This is our last pre-Episode 7 ...

Podcast: It Has Been Wrotten

15 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Scenario: Upgrade your truck! News about SpaceX’s Mars Colonial Transporter and BFR. What’s SpaceX’s 2016? Picks: Andrew: BBC’s Space Race Jus...

After Things: The Crowdfunding Story

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. The Contender is shipping out! ...

Podcast: Pop, I’m Feelin’ Ya

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A new theory for the decades old Kecksburg incident. Scenario: How do you explain these sloppy crop circles? Plus, Holovect! Picks: Brian: Future Crim...

After Things: Be Yourself

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Here are some of the guys’ es...

Podcast: The Weird Awakens (with Chris Taylor)

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Taylor is back to talk about that little “Star Wars” franchise. How spoiler culture is shaped from the past and affects our enjoyment of new...

After Things: Social Credit Limit

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. The Contender is rolling off th...

Podcast: Mars Needs Musks

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dissecting a new essay from Kim Stanley Robinson about generation ships. What are the criticisms of current views on space arks? (Aurora spoiler talk ...

After Things: How Great You Are

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Aubrey Sitterson joins us to ta...

Podcast: Litter in Space

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Aubrey Sitterson, author of SKALD, joins the show! A mysterious structure discovered underground and underwater Dr. Skald, Beebo,and Whatsit investiga...

After Things: Avoiding 3 Crows

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. JuRY’s gone independent! A lo...

Podcast: Upwardly Mobile Conspiracy

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What was #UFO? Skepticism at work over the years. An update on the state of reusable rocketry. Picks: Andrew: The Right Stuff Justin: Dr. Who 908 “T...

After Things: Fulfillment

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew released his novella writing book for free! What’s inside and how to still g...

Podcast: Frogger Fett

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Spooky sights from space. Choppy waters for Tesla? Spoiler talk about The Martian after picks (56:12 to end) Picks: Andrew: Capricorn 1 Justin: Ghostb...

After Things: Give Yourself Some Wins

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew’s got a stack of manuscripts! His experience formatting for ebook and physic...

Podcast: Goblin Police

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Magic Leap is making moves. What does a successful AR/VR device look like? An analysis of the BTTF trilogy. Goblin-mania continues! Picks: Andrew: How...

After Things: How To Write A Title In 24 Hours

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew enlists his Twitter followers to crowdsource a title for his new book. Advice ...

Episode: Ernest Goes To Zimbabwe

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A goblin update! Something screwy on Mars. SpaceX will try the Falcon 9 again. Pick: Andrew: Goosebumps Justin: Saturday Night Live (10/17/2015) Brian...

Episode: They Fart Out Their Mouths

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce joins Brian and Justin for a new Weird Things! A big breakthrough in mealworms. How do we scam money out of indigenous peoples? Pick: Brian: Fre...

After Things: Oreo Critique

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. The hard, hard choice to edit. The hard, hard process of shooting a film with your fr...

Episode: Anachronistic Disco Treat

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Flowing water on Mars. Can we expect life? The Martian discussion (spoilers, 21:17-43:06). A trio of Martian mysteries. Pick: Andrew: Jurassic World B...

After Things: Magic Doctor School

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. How does Andrew deal with meeting fans in person? Print isn’t dead…right? Brian d...

Podcast: Blood Moon Rising

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Blood Moon mythology! Using nanotechnology to treat diseases. We’ve got a scoop on NASA’s big announcement on Monday. Pick: Brian: The Martian and...

After Things: Head Lice and Peanut Butter

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew and Justin are joined by Bryce Castillo to discuss mobile ad blockers and the ...

Episode: Superman’s Crawl

21 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Justin are joined by Weird Things producer Bryce Castillo. A historic discovery deep underground in South Africa. Slowed developments in NA...

After Things: Nouning an Adjective

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Tom Merritt joins Andrew and Brian as they talk about the term “a creative” and h...

Podcast: Feed the Tree

14 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Brian are joined by Tom Merritt this week as we nuke space. Giant viruses are BACK! Choppy weather on the sun. Pick: Brian: BB-8 by Sphero ...

After Things: Contender Coutndown

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Justin’s Kickstarter is hours away from ending. Tips and tricks for crowdfunding to...

Podcast: Say Yer Prayers, Varmint

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Human’s resiliency in the face of global catastrophe. A surprise in a Chinese man’s living room. Andrew sends Justin camping! ( Agriculture link )...