Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a philosophical journey, starting with a tribute to the late Daniel Dennett, whose work on consciousness and thought experiments left a profound impact on Andrew. The conversation then shifts to AI, with Facebook’s new Llama 3 model stirring the pot in the open-source community, and […]

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the fascinating frontier of AI-generated music. They kick things off with a nod to AI’s role in creating a musical version of Doom, then pivot to discussing various AI music platforms like Sun AI and Audio, comparing their capabilities and outputs. The trio […]

Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence, discussing its current capabilities, future potential, and ethical considerations. From AI’s role in personal training and spam evolution to its application in coding and art generation, the hosts cover a broad spectrum. They highlight the efficiency and affordability of […]

Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through a variety of topics, starting with a real-world disaster involving a boat crash and a collapsed bridge. They speculate on the implications of tainted fuel and the role of the National Transportation Safety Board in such incidents. The conversation then shifts to […]

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a variety of topics starting with Boom’s attempt to bring back supersonic flight, despite the historical and regulatory hurdles. They also touch on the story of a toxic cat in Japan that fell into a vat of chemicals, raising concerns about its […]

The boys discuss space, technology and where American monkeys came from. Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcasts Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia600202.us.archive.org/26/items/weird-things-030124/Weird%20Things030124.mp3

In an episode that could be mistaken for a cryptic message left by time travelers, Andrew offers a brief apology to the Weird Things audience for the recent lack of episodes. He assures listeners that while the episodes have been recorded, changes in the backend process have led to a temporary blackout. The episode ends […]

Recorded 2/16/2024. Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://ia800206.us.archive.org/13/items/2024-02-16-weird-things-mixdown/2024-02-16-Weird things_mixdown.mp3

OHO! BEHOLD WHAT MYSTERIES LAY BEYOND IN THE REALITY WHERE BRIAN GETS TO TYPE THIS TEXT HERE! YES! THE EPISODES WILL BE CAUGHT UP! YES! PATREON WILL GET CURRENT! …But most importantly: yes. Nobody can stop Brian from writing whatever he wants here. ? Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast […]

Who wants another pie in the face? Surprise guest… AI! Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/download/2024-01-05-weird-things-mixdown/2024-01-05-Weird%20things_mixdown.mp3

Whale songs and AI tools. Picks: Justin: Squid Game: The Challenge Brian: Amanda Knox Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: ia902300.us.archive.org/18/items/capture-22-december-2023-02-04-57-pm-01/capture – 22 December 2023 – 02-04-57 PM_01.mp3

Google’s new AI launch might not be what it seems. Picks:Justin: Fargo Andrew: Doom Patrol | Now Streaming | Max Original | Max Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Download url: https://archive.org/5/items/weird-things-120823/Weird%20Things120823.mp3

Out of the fire and into the even hotter frying pan! The end of the iTunes brand? Millenial speak. Snoozing, but not necessarily losing. A 104-year-old silent film is found. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Going Infinite from Michael Lewis Brian: The Canceling of the American Mind Bryce: Crow […]

We’re back, making it so weird! The longterm effects of gravity on bone density. Cold blooded, goated, incredibly gucci. Playing around with a voice-assistant-turned-dungeon-master. No After Things this week! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode […]

We’re joined with Andrew Heaton of Alienating the Audience and The Poliotical Orphanage. Why the moon landing is an evergreen conspiracy. Moon pranks! A stealth jet tries out a DIY autonomous driving mode after an ejection over South Carolina. Space and our role in “splooging the universe.” Will prompt engineers be automated away by AI? […]

New NASA job listing: UAP expert! An object at Mexico’s Congress purports to be a mummified alien…it’s probably not. Decongestants in the US are pretty ineffective, says the FDA. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Superman film franchise Justin: Tenacious D – The Road to Redunktion Brian: Baldur’s Gate 3 […]

Florida man is rescued from oceanic hamster ball incident…again. Golden orbs from the bottom of the sea that we can’t identify. Eggs? Peruvians have a theory on the alien-like disappearances of gold and villagers. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Righteous Gemstones Justin: The Afterparty Brian: Our Flag Means […]

Bear or Nah? “Training” goldfish. Basically-Confirmed: LK-99 is not a room-temperature superconductor. The latest race to the South Pole. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Brian: The Afterparty Bryce: Planet of the Bass from Kyle Gordon Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]

Wading through the uncertainty surrounding research on a room-temperature superconductor. What are the benefits if it’s true and how much validity do we see in the progress so far? Riddle me this, alien lifeforms. What’s an electric vehicle you basically never have to charge? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: […]

Do not panic: there wasn’t even a lioness to begin with! The new bisexual kings of the jungle. NASA goes Plus. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Oppenheimer and Barbie Brian: Marvel Snap Bryce: “ChatGPT makes a Board Game.” from Valefisk Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]

Let’s say technology keeps accelerating–how do we make a Starfleet? Spreading humanity across the universe and how we might deal with extra-terrestrial life (especially compared to terrestrial life!) Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Marvelous Videos on YouTube and Beast Philanthropy on YouTube Bryce: Five Star Chef Support Weird Things […]

We’re joined with Dr. Daniel Simons to talk about his viral Invisible Gorilla experiment, errors and data fraud in scientific studies, and his new book “Nobody’s Fool.” The line between misinformation and being incorrect. Scammer grammar is debated! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Be sure to check out Dr. Simons’s “Nobody’s […]

We pull at the new Threads app and pick apart the maybe next big thing or maybe not who knows! UFOs/UAPs are still a present idea, but we’re short on meaningful evidence to analyze. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Blinkist and Justin: The Idol Brian: Far Cry 6 Bryce: […]

Virgin Galactic finally took their first paid-passengers across the Karman line, even if they’re behind competitors. The new Indy movie sparks a conversation about how sequels should build and explore new ideas. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Satyaprem Ki Katha Justin: Stories of our times Brian: Asteroid City Bryce: […]