CES debut of a potentially huge drone innovation. How does government policy intersect driverless transportation? Another thrilling round of “What Is This?” Fargo spoilers (52:09-end) Picks: Andrew: Colossus and Fargo Justin: The Best and the Brightest Brian: Superintelligence and Radiolad: The Cathedral Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive [...]

Controversy…over the past! Haters…from the past! Eating crow…about the past! Picks: Andrew: Superintelligence Justin: Fargo, season 2 and The Hateful Eight Brian: Chasing the Scream Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has its own RSS feed. Get the aftershow here: After Things RSS feed, After Things [...]

The Boys recap the SpaceX first-stage landing and share their predictions for 2016! Plus, ghost bus and cleaning your butts! Picks: Andrew: Star Wars: Lost Stars and Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon Justin: Portlandia and Fargo Brian: Half in the Bag: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review and Star Wars: Radio Drama Subscribe to the [...]

Macaque on the run! New research company wants to steer AI development to protect mankind. How dangerous can and will AI tech become? Spoilery talk for Kingsman (47:54-50:19) Picks: Andrew: The Expanse Justin: Monument Valley and Kingsman: The Secret Service Brian: Defense Grid 2 Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed [...]

Scenario: Upgrade your truck! News about SpaceX’s Mars Colonial Transporter and BFR. What’s SpaceX’s 2016? Picks: Andrew: BBC’s Space Race Justin: Star Wars: Radio Drama and Attack the Block Brian: The Dark Tower Bonnie: How To Fly A Horse Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has [...]

A new theory for the decades old Kecksburg incident. Scenario: How do you explain these sloppy crop circles? Plus, Holovect! Picks: Brian: Future Crimes Justin: 30 for 30: The Gospel According to Mac Andrew: Rick and Morty Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has its own [...]

Chris Taylor is back to talk about that little “Star Wars” franchise. How spoiler culture is shaped from the past and affects our enjoyment of new movies Plus, the space race between Blue Origin and SpaceX heats up. Be sure to pick up Chris’ book, “How Star Wars Conquered the Universe” Subscribe to the Weird [...]

Dissecting a new essay from Kim Stanley Robinson about generation ships. What are the criticisms of current views on space arks? (Aurora spoiler talk 27:35-33:16) Laugh track! What should be your footprint online and in institutional systems? Kim Stanley Robinson’s essay: http://boingboing.net/2015/11/16/our-generation-ships-will-sink.html Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive [...]

Aubrey Sitterson, author of SKALD, joins the show! A mysterious structure discovered underground and underwater Dr. Skald, Beebo,and Whatsit investigate a missing persons report. Can you just litter in space? The science of litter. Check out SKALD at http://skald.podomatic.com/ Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has [...]

What was #UFO? Skepticism at work over the years. An update on the state of reusable rocketry. Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcast RSS feed Episode archive After Things has its own RSS feed. Get the aftershow here: After Things RSS feed, After Things on iTunes Follow us on Facebook Download url: [...]