OpenAI reveals a new artificial intelligence to generate news articles. We can see technology synthesize impressive new ideas, so how to we brace ourselves? Plus, Lord of the Rings fanfiction! Saying goodbye to one of our watery friends. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Ex Machina and Transcendence and Demon […]

Brains in a jar! Hacking life turns out to be a huge exploit. Big news: Mars One is no more. A look back at its troubled history and we pass judgement. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Galaxy Quest Justin: Russian Doll Brian: Swiss Army Man Bryce: The Handmaid’s Tale […]

This is an important one: we’re going to solve the world’s unsolved mysteries! Well, at least most of them. Pink squirrels! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: All’s Well: A Night Attack Album Justin, Brian, Bryce: Murder Theory from Andrew Mayne Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird […]

Planet Nine: is it even a planet? An unauthorized space launch means a heavy fine. Is there something out there or just weather phenomena? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Sliders Justin: Future Man Brian: Glass Bryce: Schitt’s Creek Support Weird Things on Patreon Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast […]

The Super Blood Wolf Moon brings out the weird crew! Deep fakes will undoubtedly affect the news landscape in the short term. Are there any solutions now and what could hypothetically solve it? A new type of rain in Brazil. The speed of light is fast, but is it really THAT fast? Got something weird? […]

Fusion energy: if we’re a decade away from widespread use, what does a fusion energy future look like? 5G is definitely on the way. Will telecoms treat users right in a wireless nirvana? GMO foods: the latest illogical craze since flouride in the water. And a living Christmas tree?! Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject […]

Andrew has some choice words for SnapChat. We play: What Am I Poking? Clinging to this mortal coil. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Key and Peele and The Kominsky Method Justin: True Detective, season 1 Brian: Moby Dick, narrated by Frank Muller Bryce: Awesome Games Done Quick Support Weird […]

Andrew has some choice words for SnapChat. We play: What Am I Poking? Clinging to this mortal coil. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Key and Peele and The Kominsky Method Justin: True Detective, season 1 Brian: Moby Dick, narrated by Frank Muller Bryce: Awesome Games Done Quick Support Weird […]

It’s a new year and we’re here to talk pedestrian fatalities. Walk and drive safely! 2019 is upon us–how does our present compare to the fictionalized versions of 2019 like Blade Runner and Running Man? Also, drones create holiday hell in England. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Aquaman Justin: […]

A SpaceX BFR/Starship update. Water-ice on Mars? It’s more likely than you think! When can we put a person on Mars? Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Justin: Aquaman Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive Follow us on […]