"Marble Cake Federalism" engages deeply in politics, societal implications, and aspects of communication. Co-hosts Ossie, Jeremy , and John  derive insights into the impeachment process, voting systems, and political implications surrounding figures like Donald Trump. They also discuss the effects of communication changes and the challenges of information overload in a digital age. The podcast discusses hate crimes, historical trends, and public behavioral patterns. It combines insights on legal issues, politics, and societal evolution. As a new feature, the hosts also open a communication channel for listener feedback, questions, and suggestions.

In this episode of the surprise multiplayer podcast, hosts John, Jeremy, and Ossie are joined by guest Dr. Mike to dive deep into the expansive world of Warhammer 40 K. The conversation bridges various topics, from comic books and Star Wars to a detailed breakdown of the Warhammer universe and its history. The hosts discuss the complexities of the fictional world's vast lore and how its storylines have evolved over time. The guest, Dr. Mike, passionately shares his impressive knowledge of the Warhammer universe and nerd culture by large, giving listeners an engaging and informative dive into the subject.

In this in-depth discussion, the hosts Jeremy, Ossie, and John talk about methods in consuming information effectively aimed at increasing productivity and learning. They dissect their individual processes strategies in managing their digital consumption through a structured approach, consciously selecting content they find useful and actionable. They emphasize the importance of tools, such as Reader from Readwise and Snipped, in consolidating and reinforcing learned information. Additionally, the conversation expands on multitasking, reading habits, use of Audible and Kindle, and the concept of the 'Feeder' in managing information inflow.

Exploring the Warhammer Universe: Managing an Army of Authors

In this episode, the hosts delve deeper into the intricate world of Warhammer 40k, with focus not primarily on the lore, but the unique structure of the franchise. They discuss the complexity of handling a universe with contributions from 17, 000 authors, maintaining character consistency, and managing character arcs. The conversation diverts towards literary world comparisons like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, and explores theories about managing such a diverse group of writers. The hosts also express intrigue for the possibility of fan fiction writers becoming content generators for the franchise and put forth questions about the demographic of the writers and the future of the Warhammer universe.

00:15 Introduction to the Episode

Join Jeremy, John, Ossie, and our special guest, recent grad Shane, who is navigating the software engineering job market. He shares his strategies, from mass online applications to using personal networks, enriched by his MLB internship experience. Our hosts provide crucial tips on acing interviews, emphasizing soft skills over algorithms, and highlighting the value of networking.

Episode 4. Today, we talk about Warhammer 40k, internet connections, saving email, and as always, lots of side tangents and little stories.

Jeremy and John in Episode 3 - discuss Jeremy's rock climbing gym closing, dangerous hobbies and life insurance, HashiCorp's restrictive new open source license, the difficulty of selling open source software, and Microsoft's history of successfully pivoting their business over 40 years from MS-DOS to cloud services and AI. A core theme is understanding your market to build a sustainable software business today.

The ep2 “Unrequested Hot Takes” covers several topics, including Jeremy's dislike of music, a rant against overusing Kubernetes, how AI impacts programming, and a discussion of games Jeremy and John are playing, including GT7, Baldur's Gate, and Destiny 2. There is also discussion of parenting challenges like managing kids' screentime and touches on financial apps like Apple Card and YNAB. Overall it was a wide-ranging conversation jumping between technology, gaming, and family life.

Join us for the premiere episode of Surprise Multiplayer! In this introductory show, hosts John Bellone and Jeremy Rossi chat about who they are and their random side tangents. They also dive into some wild facts about premium consumer brands. The episode wraps up with a short, lighthearted political discussion. Tune in to get to know your hosts and learn some fascinating trivia in this debut episode of Surprise Multiplayer!