A researcher in the UAE believes atomic reactor waste can be used to increase the output of hydrogen generation by 10x. They smoke the Torano 1916 Cameroon and drink the Smugglers's Reserve Barbados 8 Year Old run finished in PX Sherry cask finish. They get distracted talking about garage door openers. Totally related, right?

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/nuclear-reactor-waste-hydrogen-production/

For the last episode of the year, they review all the cigars and all the liquors they had over the year. They drink Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey and smoke the Nub Connecticut.

Lasers aren't just relegated to the dreams of the 80's. Todays warfare is bringing back lasers in a big way. Get the deets here which they smoke the CAO BX3 and drink Weller Antique.

https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-plans-laser-weapons-dragonfire-warships-defence-drones-royal-navy-2025-3

Recent news about the Russian launch disaster is discussed as well as us venting about SAE vs Metric. Yes, Metric is better.

They enjoy the Room 101 Breakfast in Portugal Maduro with the Lone Elm Single Barrel pick.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/science/russia-space-launch-pad-damaged-intl-hnk

Bill and Darrell discuss the lab grow brains they are calling organoids. Because we aren't making a big enough mess with AI, Inorganic Intellegence. On the up side, we have the newest Ironroot release 'Cellar Reserve' and smoke the newest Rocky release the 30th Anniversary.

This week they discuss the Chinese economics and their thoughts on Chinese growth, productivity, and prosperity.

While under duress, they smoke the CAO Flathead Steel Horse and drink Giant Texas Straight Bourbon whiskey Cask strength.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-strange-paradox-of-chinese-economic-decline/ar-AA1PQ2SJ?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=95ae88ddcff949b5d2fecd30b32b81d2&ei=15

Researchers have created a concrete made from 2 waste streams that is stronger than traditional concrete, but is it cheaper? They smoke the Lindan Cigar of Aruba Kristoff and drink the Ron Zacapa 23.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/researcher-accidentally-discovers-material-that-s-stronger-and-cheaper-than-concrete-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1PD9G7?ocid=winp2fptaskbarent&cvid=6908bb3309a1420b9036b93aa2a3e5d4&ei=20

This week they discuss an article about humanities relationship with alchohol. They enjoy the evening with the Man O' War Virtue 10th Anniversary and drink the Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style.

See also: Drunk: How we sipped, danced and stumbled our way to civilization.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/alcohol-fraught-ancient-customs

Bill and Darrell discuss the reinvigoration of the rail gun technology in America by General Atomics. They smoke the Comfortably Numb Volume 3 and drink the Thailand/French Explorer Rum.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/10/general-atomics-pitches-railgun-for-air-and-missile-defense/

They talk about a new anode coating that gives batteries longer lifetimes. Who doesn't want batteries with longer lives? They drink the Stagg barrel proof 25A smoking the Renegade 15th Anniversary cigar. In the 2nd half they talk about Renegade Cigars 15th Anniversary party. Darrell also laments that a lightening strike killed several of his electronic parts.