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Weird Things

Andrew Mayne

Between science and fiction.

science & medicine natural sciences

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Podcast: Soul System

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2015/07/20

The Summer of Sharks (TM) continues. A listener email about aphantasia. Hey, Pluto! Picks: Andrew: Ray Donovan and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Brian: BoJack Horseman Season 2 Justin: Ant-Man

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After Things: Gothopolis

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2015/07/15

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Live during San Diego Comic-Con! The Boys talk about the big news out of SDCC 2015. Star Wars, Deadpool, Superman vs. Batman, and more!

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Podcast: Machina At Last

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2015/07/13

Finally! The discussion on Ex Machina! Spoiler talk starts at 22:34. But first: losing the ability to conjure images mentally–or aphantasia. The way our minds compensate for shortcomings like inability to remember names. Spoilers end at 43:40 for Picks. Picks: Andrew: Terminator Genisys and Name of the Devil Brian: A Canticle for Leibowitz Justin: Game Change

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After Things: Pale Blue Dot

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2015/07/08

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. It’s a special BEFORE Things! Best ways to reach out. What makes a good method of communication? How do you handle being out-of-contact?

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Podcast: That’s the Shark’s House

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2015/07/06

Why all the shark attacks? Is there a species we could eradicate without destroying the ecosystem? Should we stop a new ice age? Let’s talk about Godlessness, baby. Picks: Andrew: The Mummy Brian: An Honest Liar Justin: Name of the Devil

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After Things: Screens, Right?

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2015/07/01

The disconnect between the oft-forgotten screenwriter and their work.

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Podcast: Floundering Meat Machine

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2015/06/29

The happiest episode of Weird Things ever! SpaceX’s latest launch. Summertime fun at the beach. Google’s new chatbot. Picks: Andrew: Tremors Brian: The Jinx Justin: Jurassic World

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After Things: Thinking Outside The No

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2015/06/24

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Magician and producer Chris Kenner shares his experience making his own path and refusing to be told no. On receiving advice and handling repeated “bad” advice.

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Podcast: Jurassic State of Mind

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2015/06/22

Chris Kenner joins the show this week. There’s a dinosaur in the movie theaters. Is it time? Plus, ghostly images over in England. Picks: Andrew: Jurassic Park 1-3 and Jurassic World Justin: Inside Out

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After Things: Obligation Motivation

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2015/06/17

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. How can you coax yourself to work and what are the ramifications? Can obligations get you into gear? Picks: Andrew: Thinking, Fast and Slow Brian: Eat That Frog Justin: Couch to 5K

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Podcast: Stupposedly

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2015/06/15

Red alert: Real-world Jurassic Park! 6 feet of terror and 7 months of sleep. Cooking up an experiment for future podcasts. Picks: Andrew: Tracks Brian: Seveneves Justin: I Wear the Black Hat: Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined)

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After Things: Monkey Cam

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2015/06/10

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. The boys go deep into some of their picks this week and more. Other picks: Seveneves and Hope: Entertainer of the Century.

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Podcast: Cloud People

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2015/06/08

Tragedy in the sea leads to an open bounty to all listeners. Ready for the human-robot hybrid future? The hidden cost of love. Picks: Andrew: The Great Escape Brian: Sense8 Justin: FSL Tonight

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After Things: On My List

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2015/06/03

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. What are winning strategies for drumming up online acquisitions and keeping communication open? Also: Banksy Does New York

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Podcast: Charlie Bit My Ticonderoga

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2015/06/01

The Boys give the Charlie Charlie Challenge a try and dissect the story. Brian shares his concept of rebuilding God in terms of science-future. What’s the value in a Meyers-Briggs personality test? Picks: Andrew: 30 For 30 Brian: Mr. Robot and The Last Question and Kung Fury and 3 Scientists Walk Into A Bar Justin: Tales of the Grim Sleeper

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After Things: Battle Drones

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2015/05/27

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. What does the evolution of AI mean for the human race and how should we approach it? How will AI and robotics affect our role as creators? Picks: Brian: Do Over Justin: The Black Swan

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Podcast: To Serve Man

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2015/05/25

The hoverboard world record has been smashed! Where do hoverboards go from here? What is the future of transportation tech? Watson’s cooking up trouble! We pick a name for our paranormalmilitary force! Picks: Andrew: Fire in the Sky: A Jessica Blackwood Short Story Brian: Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America’s Police Forces Justin: Apple Watch

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After Things: French Fry Blinders

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2015/05/20

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Tracing the lineage of Rick and Morty as an example of evolving creative ideas. Andrew’s experience writing outside of the home to remove distractions. How to hit your own triggers to get work done.

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Podcast: Mad Things

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2015/05/18

It’s a spoiler-laden discussion of Mad Max: Fury Road this week. Plus, the intersection of cult-building in movies and real life. Picks: Mad Max: Fury Road Andrew: Tales Of The Grim Sleeper Brian: Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America’s Police Forces Justin: Dear Zachary

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After Things: Age of Marvel?

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2015/05/13

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. The Boys give their reactions to Age of Ultron, speculate about the Joss/Marvel issues, and talk upcoming MCU. (Spoilery talk begins around 13:00)

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