Real Human Bings

Real Human Bings

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Real Human Bings episodes

  • Episode 40.5 - Why Can't they all be Animal Names? (1/23/21)

    Today, Aulden asks the question we've all been thinking. Really, why can't all sports teams just have animal names?

    A look at Cleveland's options for new baseball team names, the many crimes of Ryan Seacrest finally put on trial, a non-endorsement of fashion choices from RHB is what you have to look forward to in this BONUS episode! Hit the theme!

    Endnotes:

    This year was truly a strange one. - https://abc.com/shows/new-years-rockin-eve
    Reading the comments from pro-keep-the-name-Indian fans was... Eyeopening... - https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2020/12/survey-shows-cleveland-indians-name-change-has-altered-baseball-discourse-among-readers.html

    27 min
  • Episode 40 - Happy Niu Year! (1/23/21)

    Happy Year of the Ox! May all your dreams be moderately to fully fulfilled this 2021!

    Returning to a sometimes tradition of taking a look at Chinese Zodiac, RHB sees what's in store for their future of 2021 and Season 5. Does good or bad luck await our heroic bingers? Will it be better than 2020 at least?

    Next, a Real Human Bing Search on a classic detective character from the 1930s, Charlie Chan. Aulden and Jacob talk about finding value in questionable content, historical context, and old movie tendencies. Lastly we have our cool Picks of the Week!


    Endnotes:

    What does your 2021 future hold? If you believe in that stuff check it - https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/ox.htm
    法老 "百变酒精", Official Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv-ZK1GEr1E
    Did you know the Honolulu PD has a hall of fame? Now you do - https://www.honolulupd.org/hall-of-fame/detective-chang-apana/
    Piece about Yunte Huang, writer of a controversial reclaiming of Charlie Chan - https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129424778
    Cursory googling on Moreland reveals little unfortunately. I really really think his talent deserved more. - https://www.nytimes.com/1973/09/29/archives/moreland-actor-is-dead-at-72-played-in-chan-films-and-in-black.html
    "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" (2010) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE5dJDgZ644
    D&D was a collection of a lot of different fantasy tropes at the end of the day... - https://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-book-origins-inspiration-fantasy-novels-stories/
    I'm sure if they won the Superbowl, the next day Bills fans would have donated to Tom Brady's favorite charity. - https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/bills-mafia-s-donations-nearing-half-a-million-in-support-of-lamar-jackson-bless

    1 hr 51 min
  • Episode 39 - Chew on these Acceptable Conspiraries (10/23/20)

    Tin Foil hat time! What's the weirdest but most acceptable thing you think is a conspiracy??

    Attempting to recapture some of the topic magic from a lost episode (where we discussed Zack Synder and Justice League too), we dive into our favorite conspiracy theories that are also probably not that harmful.

    Also, we highlight a horrible comic strip from the 1980s in a new, so far untitled segment looking at the Chinese martial artist hero Shang Chi. It's pretty crazy what comics get away with sometimes... Lastly, we have our favorite segment of this episode and every episode, our Picks of the Week.

    Endnotes:

    MT/Lake's Theme, John G. Infinity Train is great y'all and so is this youtube musician. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7toUfjDmgmU
    The Time Cube website - https://timecube.2enp.com/
    CIA Psychics - https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001900760001-9.pdf
    I've linked before, but I'll keep doing it as long as they keep making cool music - https://www.shanghairestorationproject.com/
    "What the--?! Comics" ran for 26 issues total. The Shang Chew escapade is from #4. - https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=96621
    I won't link to Amazon for Kindle, but I will link to this 11 year old sketch! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPe2pg0wdGg
    Big Boi talks about "Running up that Hill" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSdHgq3oBD8

    1 hr 20 min
  • Game Over Man! - Hades

    It heats up this time for Game Over Man! as the guys take on Supergiant's newest delightfully fun rougelike, Hades.

    The prince of Hades is trying to escape the very bowels of hell as his dad (and final boss man) disapprovingly looks on. Live, die, repeat in this experience where each playthrough is different with a wide variety of weapon and power combinations. Spoiler, we thought it was pretty darn good.

    Endnotes:

    Polygon has the best take here and reminded me we didn't talk about Cerberus as much as he deserves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPF5SysYmJs

    21 min
  • Episode 38.5 - Bing by Design: Apocalypse (7/5/20)

    You know it's coming, I know it's coming, the Apocalypse! Time to get your duds ready!

    Today, Aulden and Jacob find their essential apocalypse, scavenger, Mad Maxian selves through the most sophisticated process in the known universe: Bing Searches. Specifically  the formula "Name + Apocalypse + Gear" (Try it yourself at home!)

    Who would win in a fight? And more importantly, who is more fashion? Listen to find out...

    Endnotes:

    Check the IG if you want da pics of da outfits <3
    This should really be an endnote every time if I'm honest... - https://youtu.be/Kqa4s8ufvqA

    12 min
  • Episode 38 - The Duo's and Dont's of Free Internet Stuff (7/5/20)

    This your daily reminder from Duo the owl to listen to Real Human Bings!


    Why does free services on the internet often breed such vitriol? Can't we all be civil? Can you believe that some place as innocent as the language learning app Duolingo has a dark side to the comments section? Get ready for Aulden and Jacob to discuss what makes people entitled on the internet.

    Also, we pitch some movies in one of our favorite segments, "Pitch it or Ditch it!" (Keywords: Avatar prequel and Rami Malek rom-com) Lastly, our favorite favorite segment, "Picks of the Week!"

    Endnotes:

    Duolingo knows it's annoying too you guys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wc83qX6oNM
    Sheldon Leee music page - https://music.163.com/#/artist?id=13790012
    We just really like crabs okay? - http://www.realhumanbings.com/episodes/2020/6/27/video-the-crab-guy
    Decameron 2020 shameless plug - https://anchor.fm/prencipe
    Atun-Shei Films doing some history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otTsbqK4U7o
    Carlos Maza is going independent - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_wzZPcFLOc

    1 hr 9 min
  • Feed Drop - "Decameron 2020 - DJ Rooster (公鸡)"
    It’s a feed drop! An episode from a friendly fellow podcast that we think you might just like! :)

    Today, we drop an episode of “Decameron 2020,” a podcast dedicated to telling interesting stories in our era of quarantine just like the 14 century one!

    This particular story features one half of the RHB crew. Listen as he regales you with a strange but real encounter while living in China. Subjects broached, taxis, dance music and roosters.

    Endnotes:

    If you like this episode, check out more here - https://anchor.fm/prencipe

    13 min
  • Episode 37.5 - The Mankey Scopes Trial (5/24/20)
    Come spend a while with your good RHB buddies Aulden and Jacob for this bonus episode about evolution. Pokemon Evolution!

    Wait dont’ go! If you’re not into that, we compare Pokemon to “Inherit the Wind” and posit a reason for the immortal existence of Jessie, James and Meowth. It’s also a time for our newest spinoff segment, Movies of Our Lives! Bruce Willis and Patrick Swayze reign as kings of our birthday movies, forever and always.

    Endnotes:

    I really like the movie version of “Inherit the Wind.” It’s a great old timey one. - www.vudu.com/movies/#!content/140857/Inherit-the-Wind
    Jessie and James reddit conspiracy theories abound - https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemonconspiracies/comments/2s8umg/jessie_james_and_meowth_are_clones/
    That’s a big ol 1.5 stars from Roger Ebert on “Striking Distance.” Can’t say I disagree… - https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/striking-distance-1993
    No Ghosting! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RFD8O1pNZk

    22 min
  • Episode 37 - Mad For Ads (5/24/20)
    Do you ever feel like you have a target on your back? A target for ads? Well we certainly do and we talk about it on this episode of our fun time podcast!

    Starting off with Real Human Bing Search on targeted ads, we share the strangest ads we’ve ever been shown. Praise the Algorithm!

    Next, we delve into the early 2000s music scene and pull out some surprisingly good hits with Playlist of Our Lives (2001-2004). And last but not least, our Picks of the Week.

    Endnotes:

    So Zeynep Tufekci turns out to be a Turkish name! Also an interesting person! - https://twitter.com/zeynep?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
    If you can find someone in the wild wearing a horribly generated t-shirt, it’s even better - https://www.reddit.com/r/TargetedShirts/
    Ted Cruz’s transition to country music seems like absolute pandering to me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nik-UstmCjw&t=13s
    We love us our mashup artists here on RHB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Kzqzd5IT4
    Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron is a treasure. I don’t care that it’s not canon anymore. - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_X-Wing_Rogue_Squadron
    Check out Aulden’s hard work! - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/313149/The-Quantum-Ogre

    1 hr 14 min
  • Game Over Man! - Mount & Blade II - Bannerlord
    Mount up fellows! It’s time to ride to the second battle, using our blades! It’s a medieval romp this time on Game Over Man!

    A game that Aulden has waited nearly a decade for has finally arrived. You are a lord plopped down in “Not-Europe” where you can fight in battles, form alliances, build castles, sell goods, and anything else you could imagine! What did we think of it? Go ahead and give it a listen!

    Endnotes:

    You can also make Pikachu your banner so that’s pretty cool - https://www.pcgamer.com/bannerlord-banner-codes/

    19 min

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