How does purpose lead us astray? And when is it okay to talk about aliens? [24:22]

This week, Aaron and Joey and Jess talk about Disney Pixar's Soul, fridge magnets, the Princess Diaries Series of novels, the Drake Equation and other UFO/UAP talk, tranches, and the science behind wombats' cube-shaped poop. They don't talk about owls relate to any of this conversation.

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What's so interesting about Gamestop and this whole "Stonks" saga?

This week, Joey with esteemed and Extremely Online special guests (Cultural Astrologer, Osei Kwakye and Dude-on-Reddit, Adam Hirschberg) talk about THE talk of the town [5:55], the unique opportunity of r/wallstreetbets [12:10], everyone's least favorite: the second wave [19:27], the demystifying power of pop culture [24:10], and the side-effects of stock gambling [30:28]. They don't talk about how the internet probably already thinks this conversation is passé.

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What's to come in 2021?

This week, Wild Prognostications! Jess, Aaron, and Joey make their annual predictions (and explore the "Wilderness" around them): the plant-based schism [5:23], going back to the office [17:19], sit-down frozen breakfast innovation [29:28], the death (or not) of the fucc boi [38:32], the pop wellness holiday [47:15], and the fall of the Eurocentric design blueprint [58:57]. They don't talk about the correct way to eat popcorn—according to Jess, it involves chopsticks.

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What's the future of unconventional innovation when geography is disrupted? And why is people watching so satisfying? [26:20]

Aaaaaand we're back! This week, Joey and Aaron and Jess talk about San José-sized places, people sharing knowledge, the crosswalk in Downtown Napa, mirror neurons,—A Classic Joey Camire Maneuver—the challenge with ethnography, and Lego Santas. They don't talk about how you can watch what people watch from the comfort of home.

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Why does culture seem to move so quickly? And how do we keep up with the speed of internet speak? [24:44]

Given the events of this last week and getting back into the new year, one bonus week of reruns from the Nonsense Wellspring!

Again, Joey and special guests Steven Ebert and Nora Mestrich talk about all things speed: B-Boys, being "passé aggressive," being "extremely online," Nora's One Direction blog, and important initialisms. They don't talk about how Extremely Online Cakes now—for a limited time we don't fully know—has a specialty tshirt available on our Bonfire store.

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The Japanese Cake meme

"Angry Baby" aka the Crazy Baby meme

The Spaceman meme (more on it here), riffing on the pale-blue-dot moment.

Calendar of Memes

The "Yeet" vine Steven referenced

Ben Thompson's Stratechery on "The TikTok War"

"Damn Daniel"

Who is Karen and why do we hate her? And what does it mean to "come out"? [28:39]

This week, reruns from the Nonsense Wellspring (archive)!

Again, Joey and Aaron and Jess talk about Joey's grandma, overreactions, female stereotypes, pride-washing, otherness, and committing ourselves to fighting shame. They don't talk about how we hope you've been enjoying your break and we'll be back next week!

And please keep sending us your nonsense-thoughts to [email protected].

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How are cancel culture and stan culture related? And how do we rage in public and in private? [24:55]

This week, reruns from the Nonsense Wellspring (archive)!

Again, Joey and Aaron talk about the gentle breezes of Twitter, social currency, fan empowerment, one rude dentist, "angry black men," and escalating a game of work-league volleyball. They don't talk about the origins of "uncomfortable fuddy-duddiness."

And please send us your holiday noodlings to [email protected].

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Original Episode: "81! To "Stan" vs "Cancel" and Anger Management"

What happened in 2020?

This week, a special end of the year episode! Joey, Aaron, and Jess talk about the part where a pandemic ensued, bubbling dangers, a reappraisal of what matters, reluctantly buying all of the cars, the luxury of having a home, and the take Jess still believes is an indisputable slam-dunk. They don't talk about how it's time to submit your 2021 wild prognostications to [email protected].

Happy happy holidays, y'all!

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How do you pay closer attention to "the Meta Deck"? And how can we evolve our way of viewing others to include more charity of interpretation?

This week, Jess, Joey, and Aaron talk about car singing, listening better, our little mantras, giving grace, Lindy West, and the off-chance Aaron takes a sharp alignment turn. They don't talk about how next week is the return of our 2020 Wild Prognostications?

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What is the role of comedy in setting the boundaries of acceptable speech?

This week, Joey, Cultural Astrologer Osei Kwakye and Grand Comedienne Hannah Jegart talked about saying the funny thing loud, what's allowed when 'the parents' are out of town, the guilt of laughing, more on the Culture Wars, holding on to our hahas, and the Comedian Code. They don't talk about Alex's incredible intro.

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