Robot or Not?

What divides pots from pans?

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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Chances are pretty good that the peanut butter you eat is terrible.

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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A very unfortunate bagel on either side of the Atlantic.

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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Is a book a bound, printed collection of pages, or is it something more?

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the robot, happy stuff: When does the apocalypse start, and when do we reach post-apocalyptic times?

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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We celebrate our 200th episode by going back to where it all started—news about whether something is a robot or not. Also, we may have inadvertently started a religion. (Congratulations, Listener Eric!)

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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In the spirit of the season, we discuss when a Christmas tree is dead. (Thanks to Listener Darran.)

Christmas tree death

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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Fizzy water. Is it soda, or pop, or a soft drink, or something else?

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Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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When are we indoors and when are we outdoors? And where do tents fit in?

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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Is a GIF a video?

(Incomparable members also get a bonus episode about movie studio logos, released today.)

Hosts John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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