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In this episode, Barbara and Teja dip their toes into the surprisingly strange history of shoe sizing. Did you know that grains of barleycorn were once the standard unit for measuring feet? Shoe sizes were based on cereal math. 

Then there was the mid-century trend of using x-ray machines in shoe stores. It seemed like a way to find your perfect fit. It turned out that prolonged radiation exposure wasn’t the foot-care breakthrough we hoped it would be.

Come for the barleycorn, stay for the vintage tech that really should stay in the past.

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In weird news, Teja takes us to Japan, where scientists are painting dark stripes on cows to protect them from horsefly bites. It actually worked. Score one for cows in cosplay! Barbara considers zebra-striped onsies to keep her horsefly nemeses at bay.

Barbara's story has us rolling into Pittsburgh, where Balls Out Bowling is a real event hosted by a nudist organization. Between the puns and innuendos, Barbara and Teja express genuine admiration for the confidence it takes to take to the lanes sans clothing, except for the shoes, of course. Hygiene, after all.

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#weirdnews #comedy #cows #bowling

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Sound the alarm for how much we love 9-1-1. From high-stakes rescues to heart-squeezing emotional arcs, this show delivers everything we crave in a first-responder drama. And don’t get us started on the cast chemistry, because wow. Every character feels essential, and the ensemble clicks like a well-oiled fire truck.

We talk about that unforgettable scene between Athena and Chimney (no spoilers, promise) and how it showed just how powerful this show can be, thanks to two actors who absolutely crushed it.

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👨‍🚒 If you love heroic chaos with a side of emotional depth, this one’s for you.

#911onFOX #911onabc  #FirstResponderDrama #TVShowsWeLove #AthenaGrant #Chimney #FoundFamily #CharacterChemistry #EmergencyTV #BingeWorthyTV #NoSpoilers

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Barbara and Teja test out the brand-new AirPods Pro 3 to see if Apple’s latest earbuds live up to the hype. Teja is especially curious about the improved background noise handling, because who doesn’t want to actually hear everyone spill the tea in a crowded café?

As for the new live translation feature, it’s still a little clunky, but give it some time. Maybe they'll even eventually add Klingon.

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#airpodspro3 #airpodspro #techreview

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Barbara and Teja share their love of ABC’s High Potential, a fresh twist on the civilian-helps-detective formula. We compare it to other quirky-genius shows we’ve loved and why High Potential is different. Morgan isn’t just brilliant. She’s neurodiverse while being relatable and genuinely connected to the people around her.

A clever take on a familiar genre, it might just become your next binge-worthy favorite.

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#highpotential #comedy #neurodiversityaffirming

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It's a Loi Dunk Weird News edition! Today, Barbara and Teja bring us two animal headlines that teeter between “aww” and “what now?” First: the Bronx Zoo is raising a baby vulture using a disturbingly lifelike hand puppet. Then it’s off to Texas, where police gently escorted a loose donkey off a busy highway like it was late for brunch.

From bird puppetry to hooved fugitives, we’ve got the internet’s weirdest news—served with commentary, curiosity, and the occasional side-eye.

🔗 Read the full stories:
• Vulture chick + puppet drama: https://apnews.com/article/nyc-bronx-zoo-vulture-chick-puppet-feeding-c804354bfc99348903365c2e0888dcd6
• Donkey on the run: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/05/19/Live-Oak-Police-Department-donkey-lake-highway/5001747675077/

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Before we had smartphones doing calculus in our pockets, we had calculators. In this episode, Barbara and Teja take a light-hearted stroll through the history of those button-filled brain boosters—from clunky desktop models to solar-powered sidekicks, and the golden era of the TI-83. Where does the abacus fit into all of this?

We marvel at how engineers helped Apollo 13 get back to Earth using slide rules, and explore how these humble devices became the unsung heroes of classrooms, labs, and kitchen drawers everywhere. Come on, you know you still have one (or two) somewhere.

Come for the retro tech, stay for the existential math flashbacks.

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#CalculatorHistory #RetroTech #TechNostalgia #Abacus #SlideRule #STEMHistory #MathThrowback #Edutainment #VintageTech #DidYouKnow #FunFact #GeekCulture

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Barbara and Teja dive into the glorious, action-packed world of The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah. Yes, she kicks butt. Yes, there are explosions. And yes, sometimes it’s wildly over the top—but that’s part of the charm. Because deep down, don’t we all wish we could be a hero like the Queen?

We talk about why the show works, from the high-stakes drama to the warm, believable bond between Robin, her daughter Dee, and Aunt Vi. It’s a blend of vigilante justice and cozy family dinners—and somehow, it just works.

📺 Whether you're here for the action or the auntie wisdom, come hang out with us as we celebrate one of TV’s most entertaining reboots.

#TheEqualizer #QueenLatifah #TVReview #RebootSeries #FoundFamily #BingeWorthy #TVTalk #PopCulture #RobinMcCall #AuntVi #MustWatchTV #StreamingNow

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Your chameleon comedy hosts are back at it again. We're heading on a new content adventure. It's a rebrand! Get the why, the what, the where... and find out how a decades-old nonsense word came to symbolize an outlook on life. 

Whatever.   It's all good.   Loi Dunk

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In this episode, we dive deep into two of life's greatest puzzles: the Declaration of Independence and actual puzzles. One thousand pieces of historical text—what could go wrong? Tune in as we discuss the satisfaction and frustration of tackling a thousand-piece replica of America's most famous document. 

But don’t worry, it's not just about history; we also explore Barbara’s new album! The title track, "56 Fishes" is inspired by the varied worldviews of the signers of the Declaration. A genre-blending amalgam of neo indie, indie pop, dark alt pop, and industrial pop, the project is coming together one song—and one confusing fish—at a time. Metaphors fly faster than puzzle pieces. 

This episode explores the creative mind of an artist trying to solve much bigger puzzles in life.

Whether you’re into puzzles, music, or if you just want to know why fish are schooling with the Founding Fathers, this episode is the ride you didn’t know you needed.

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