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 Andrew: Scam School Academy Tom: Seveneves

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 make up for your own deficiencies. John Teasdale also joins the conversation.

Human’s resiliency in the face of global catastrophe. A surprise in a Chinese man’s living room. Andrew sends Justin camping! ( Agriculture link ) Pick: Justin: The Bushes Andrew: The History of the Ancient World

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew introduces us to InkShare. How does is stack up to straight self-publishing?

A terrifying chase in Australia! SpaceX? YAWN. Getting old and growing into a cyber-augmented future. Pick: Brian: The Better Angels of Our Nature and Mr. Robot Justin: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp Andrew: The End of Doom

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. With two weeks left, Justin talks about the process of kickstarting The Contender. The virtue of putting in effort to crowdfunding. The decision to use social stretch goals.

First Star Wars anthology film is announced. The pain of re-expanding the extended universe. The hurt from Fantastic Four. Pick: Brian: Star Wars Rebels Justin: The Bushes: Portrait of a Dynasty Andrew: Predestination

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Reflecting on the GOP debate and how it relates to The Contender, Justin’s new card game.

Tom Merritt joins the show while Andrew is travelling. Elon Musk impresses us in a new way. Tales from the sky as we leave terra firma. Pick: Brian: Aurora Justin: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp Tom: The Mirage

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Brian what are the different avenues for publishing? The different workflows for traditional and digital formats. Workshopping how to start Jason Murphy’s expedition into getting published. AT Picks: Andrew: How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months Brian: On Writing Justin: Sex Criminals, Vol. 1