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- #136 – Cremains of the DayIt was Memorial Day, which means the Wilhelm Portland Memorial Funeral Home had its annual open house tour - and this year we both went. With over 7 miles of corridors and over 90,000, the Wilhelm is as astonishing place, and this week we talk all about it. Also covered: Cinetopia acquired by AMC, Burgerville closes a location while In-N-Out starts a new one, human composting, malaria vaccine, San Fran says "no" to facial recognition, and Mr. Pee and Poo flush down from Vancouver to teach us about what we can put in the toilet.0 min
- *cough cough*Mark is out for a second week with a continuing mystery respiratory/vocal ailment and can't speak, so no new show this week. Instead, enjoy this short compilation of sports announcers shredding their vocal cords, cracking voices, and goats screaming.0 min
- #135 – What Ever Happened to the Library of Alexandria?this week's episode we take a look into the beginings -- and ending -- of the fabled Library of Alexandria. Why was it special? And just what happened to it? Find out on this week's show. Also: Pepsi sues Indian farmers over potatoes, Daimler to build electric semis in Portland, chalking tires unconstitutional, Oregon Zoo train track won't be rebuilt, a baby T-Rex on eBay, and the Stroopwaffel McFlurry may be coming to a town near you. Think you're not going to listen? But YA ARE, BLANCHE, YA ARE!0 min
- #134 – Black Hole FunThe first photograph of a black hole was gigantic news in both the scientific community and the world at large. This week we take a look at how the picture was captured, what it means, and how we got here. In the news: Amazon is listening, Julian Assange is separated from his cat, the Willamette Falls project is a go, Republicans crush Net Neutrality again, Molalla woman's reversed organs, and the heartwarming story of one woman and the four bees that live in her eyes. All this, plus bell's palsy! Enjoy!0 min
- #133 – Drop the (Condenser) MicThis week we celebrate the work of James West, an African-American inventor, who has over 200 patents, including the condenser technology found in over 85% of microphones that are still being sold. This week in the news: Google ends AI ethics council a week after it was formed, McDonald's AI changes menu based on your car license plate, Oregon votes for permanent Daylight Saving(s) Time, 51 facts you thought were correct are wrong, and the Loony Toons-esque ways the CIA tried to get rid of Fidel Castro in the 60s. Enjoy!0 min
- #132 – Old Man Yells At Buffet (also, 3 Mile Island)For the 40th anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown, we take a look at the details and timeline of what happened, and the aftermath of the incident. Also, Todd makes one giant leap towards his inevitability. News: Lawmakers address "Internet of Things," 4,000 mile American bike trail, electromagnetic weapons, Herpes.....In.....Spaaaaaceee, a library on the moon, man-of-the-week puts naked mannequins in yard to protest fence removal, and LOTS MORE! Grab a plate of tasteless carbs and join us!0 min
- #131 – 3D Printing and 2-Week Wrap-UpWe're back with a super-sized episode as we catch up with two weeks' worth of news, more Chinese presents for Todd's birthday, and Mark's recent trip. And that's before we get to the current state of 3D printing! In the news: Polar Vortex kills stinkbugs (hopefully), the Navy's room-temperature superconductor, YouTube demonetizes anti-vaxx channels, humpback whale in the Amazon jungle, a llama on the MAX, the science of "Dad Jokes," and the world's quietest room will drive you crazy in just 45 minutes. Enjoy!Please take a moment to visit our sponsor at www.sonicsketches.com. Use the promo code "MARKTODD" for free shipping!0 min
- #130 – Who Owns the Media?About 90% of all media in America is owned by just 5 companies. Who are they, and how did we get here? And join us for the best show-and-tell we've had in a long time! News stories: Portland's "Big Pipe" a success, Amazon pays $0 taxes (again), the Opportunity Rover dies, Eastern Washington storm kills 1,500 cows, Bridgeport Brewing closes, and "Acquired Savant Syndrome. Give us a spin!0 min
- #129 – Antici……….pation with the Unipiper.Waiting is the hardest part, but sometimes it can be the best part. Brian "The Unipiper" joins Todd to talk bout the pop culture milestones of anticipation they remember throughout their lives. In the news: Dwarf tossing ban, $190M in crytocurrency lost, Verizon throttles the fire department, DNA testing companies and the FBI, and Bruce Wayne is born at the Portland zoo!0 min
- #128 – WikiWar #3!We're back with a boatload of news stories, and Round #3 of "WikiWar," where Mark and Todd go head-to-head to see who pulled the most interesting short articles from Wikipedia - with special guest judge Nick! Also: No Sweetheart Hearts, Anti-Vaccination and measles breakout, earth's magnetic field going crazy, dwarf tossing ban in Washington State, and a good boy runs a half marathon. Enjoy!0 min
About Mark and Toddcast
From the publisher's feed
Pour yourself something warm. Let it drizzle outside. This one's for the curious.
The Mark & Toddcast is your weekly escape from the algorithm, the outrage cycle, and whatever fresh hell is trending. Broadcasting from the rainy heart of Portland, Oregon, two friends have spent 11 years and over 300 episodes doing exactly what you wish you could do at your favorite dimly lit neighborhood pub: sitting down with a pint and wandering through whatever's genuinely interesting.
Consider us comfort food for your brain.
Instead, expect pure Pacific Northwest chill and unfiltered curiosity about topics like:
Why we absolutely hate the sound of our own voices
The secret origin of the biohazard symbol
America’s classified, Cold War plan to nuke the moon
The Stanford Prison Experiment (and why it was actually kind of BS)
Portland’s very own infamous Barbie-hacking culture jammers
The unsolved mystery of the Toynbee Tiles
And yes... the actual science of farts
What’s in an Episode?
The Catch-Up: A little life banter between two longtime friends navigating the Rose City.
Just the Headlines: A quick spin through the weirdest, wildest science and culture news of the week.
The Deep Dive: A 20-minute, high-level plunge into whatever strange subject one of us couldn't stop reading about.
Meet Your Hosts:
Mark spent his twenties operating nuclear reactors for the Navy before coming home to Portland's Silicon Forest to keep the machines that build microchips running. Now, he’s a technical director helping companies get found online.
Todd has lived several lives—ad copywriter, artist, Newsweek-published writer, and an unrepentant Madonna superfan. Today, he’s a local therapist helping people untangle their stories and reconnect with the humans around them.
Pull up a chair. Grab a local beverage.
Science is funny.
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