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Seriously researched answers to absolutely ridiculous questions. New episodes every week.

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12: Parmesan Apocalypse

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2023/09/14

This episode Julian eats something he probably shouldn’t (again) and Trace is given the small task of preserving all of human knowledge through multiple apocalypses... Apocalypsi? Apocalypsees? Ends to the world.

01:15:47

11: Digitally Gifted Babies | feat. Ashley Hamer

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2023/08/31

This episode Trace smells a smell out of existence, Julian loses an arm wrestling contest to a baby, and special guest Ashley Hamer explains the key to understanding music.

01:29:46

10: Rump-Shaking Dyslexic Shrimp | feat. Dr Virginia...

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2023/08/17

This episode Julian learns the REAL alphabet, also known as the ABG’s (not a typo). Trace discovers we are all constantly online whether we like it or not by exploring the mysteries of WiFi. Special guest Dr Virginia Schutte dives into a super-powered animal propelled by twerking.

00:55:42

09: Universally Bricked

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2023/08/03

In this episode of T.A.P.E. Trace attempts to rebuild the sun out of [BRAND NAME CONSTRUCTION TOY] and Julian systematically destroys the universe by changing one tiny thing.

00:44:37

08: Sisters who Share a Brain

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2023/07/20

This episode Julian finds out if cartoon logic could power your sail boat and Trace tries to answer the question “can we have a hive mind?” But, of course, if we did, I guess you’d already know the answer.

00:47:45

07: But it is pointy?

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2023/07/06

This episode Julian puts too fine a point on what the pointiest thing ever and why it exists in the first place, and Trace casts a wary eye toward the other species just waiting to take over when humanity disappears.

01:26:28

06: A Missing Moon | feat. Dr. Ali Mattu

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2023/06/22

This episode Julian explores the moon (or a lack thereof), Trace placates us with placenta pontification, and special guest Dr. Ali Mattu tells the robots it’s OK to feel feelings.

00:56:36

05: Scores of Mutual Nightmares

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2023/06/08

This episode Trace thinks about thinking, which is pretty cool when you think about it, and Julian explores alternative disaster prevention strategies (Spoiler: it causes a bigger disaster).

01:07:07

04: Truth or Drown?

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2023/05/25

In this episode Trace cannot tell a lie (or can he???) while Julian investigates if it's possible to drown a fish. These stories may come in handy if you're plotting a fish murder and want to throw detectives off your trail with a red herring.

01:29:19

03: An empathetic naked mole person | feat. Sophie...

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2023/05/11

Trace has a problem with single super-powers. Sophie thinks we're turning into rodents. Julian learns what animal evolves into sheep.

00:49:16

02: How the speed of sound could destroy everything

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2023/05/11

This time Julian looks into why the Chinese (or anyone else) would send a balloon to do a satellite's job. Trace explores an alternative universe where a couple of major speed limits are swapped!

00:33:52

01: The very first episode!

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2023/05/11

It's the pilot! AHH! This episode Julian looks closely at an alternative evolution of human knees, and Trace bends backwards to explore what would happen if we could perceive more colors. It’s an alternative evolution episode!

00:01:17

An Absurd Trailer

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2023/04/01

It's finally happening!! This trailer should explain exactly what the heck you're about to hear. You’ll also get some marimbas (they’re nice).

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