An update on the Weird Things underwater expedition. Google bets they can keep a balloon up longer than you, and the future of the world may rest on them being right. Does it make sense to call ANYTHING impossible? New research methods could let you get “hands on” with space research. Seriously though, is Mars One a scam? We get an old fashioned NERD FIGHT between Brian and Andrew. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.     Picks: Brian: The Abyss Beyond Dreams Andrew: Tuck Me In Justin: Go Home Santa

Recap of the Orion Launch and debate why it may be the most meaningful step to Mars in the history of mankind. The Boys discuss their under water drone expedition to the murky depths of mystery, with a big announcement to speed up the time table. Are you ready to enter a richer virtual environment than you’ve ever conceived of before? Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.     Picks: Brian: Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do / Successful Performercast Andrew: Jim Henson: The Biography Justin: How Star Wars Conquered the Universe   Follow: @ NASASocial  

SpaceX debuts the X-Wing as the countdown to a reusable rocket begins. Brian deduces a major problem out of Justin. A case that will make you uncomfortable about forgetting again. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.     Picks: Brian: FarCry 4 Andrew: Star Wars Rebels / Theory of Everything Justin: We Have Concerns  

Spyro and the Fudge are on the case to solve a kidnapping in Brazil. A tiger terrorizes Paris… or does it? A really rich dude breaks a massive record and Andrew has an idea on how to break it even harder. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.     Picks: Brian: Anything is possible bottle Andrew: How Star Wars Conquered the Universe Justin: Names of the Wind  

Andrew has a suggestion for a new Weird Things HQ. One man says his Anaconda don’t want none unless it’s a Discovery Channel special, hon. Planets go rogue! AND THEN a massive spoiler-tastic convo about Interstellar.   Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.   Picks: Andrew: The Source Brian: Trailer Park Boys Justin: Too Many Cooks    

We talked about what to do when you have extra blood laying around (with special appearance by @invisiblewife): http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/can-transfusions-of-young-blood-help-cure-alzheimers-in-older-people/2014/09/29/dd10a4c4-2a11-11e4-958c-268a320a60ce_story.html We talked about the ethics of space tourism: http://www.wired.com/2014/10/virgin-galactic-boondog gle/   Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.   Picks: Andrew: Dark Harbor Experience Brian: Locke and Key  

The boys describe the scariest moments of their lives in this special episode.   Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.   Picks: Andrew: Gone Girl, Gotham, and Star Wars Rebels Justin: Bojack Horseman Brian: Far Cry 3

We launched a Patreon! Weird Things ever week? It’s up to you! Spiro and the Fudge investigate a curious rescue. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.     Picks: Andrew: Star Wars Rebels / The Firm Justin: Strawpoll.me Brian: FarCry 3 / Blood Dragon

The boys marvel over Elon’s D. Will autonomous car lanes be the next HOV? When will the majority of the cars on the road be driver-less? Will we see a fusion reactor in five years?   Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.   Picks: Andrew: Gone Girl, Gotham, and Star Wars Rebels Justin: Bojack Horseman Brian: Far Cry 3

Poo talk! What are all those eyes looking back at you in the middle of the night? What is the cutest possible animal we could genetically engineer? Which animals are ready to become domesticated? Also: Lemur/Lemus… ANDREW MAYNE NEW YORK CITY BOOK SIGNINGS – Mysterious Book Shop / October 1st / 6:30 pm – Fantasma Magic / October 2nd / 12 pm to 2 pm Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices.   Picks: Andrew: Make Art Make Money / Emmet Otter Jugband Christmas Justin: Angel Killer Audiobook Brian: Marvel Cinematic Universe / Marvel Unlimited