SPECIAL GUEST: Eliot Peper (Bandwidth). Launching a new project from the Singularity Bros and Robot Overlordz podcasts, this time we talk with Eliot Peper, author of the book Bandwidth. Eliot previously guested on Robot Overlordz in the past. His new book is a thrilling look into politics, climate change, technology-driven social change, and surveillance capitalism.

SPECIAL GUESTS: Rob Miller and Douglisio DiMuccio (NEO). Series 2 is here! The second episode of the new Robot Overlordz podcast features guests Rob and Douglisio talking about their film project NEO, a theatrical, filmic look at neo-evolution. That's the idea that humanity is on the threshold of controlling our evolution. Technology is a key element of this process. From genetics to robotics, longevity to AI, this change is going to affect everyone... and NEO is a sneak peek at what's happening now. Tune in and find out more... plus a very special "One Awesome Thing". Recorded 12/11/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/440-series2-ep002-notes.

Offshore tax havens. They’ve been in the news a bit lately, especially in relation to one of our otherwise favorite companies, Apple. So this episode we tackle the topic of offshore tax havens, the double Irish whatever it’s called, and what’s fair. There’s a bit of contentious disagreement, mid-ep, for those that like controversy too. Things get a little heated, but all in the service of thinking through some very complicated ideas… Recorded 10/18/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/436-ep00316-notes.

SPECIAL GUEST: Calum Chace (Surviving AI, The Economic Singularity). For his 4th appearance on the show, we talk with author Calum Chace about the future of AI, big data, machine learning, security, privacy, bad credit, and the joys of politics in the US and UK. With a side of media and Internet surfing. Recorded 10/16/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/435-ep00315-notes.

SPECIAL GUEST: Desmin Borges (You’re The Worst). For his 3rd appearance on the show, we talk with Desmin Borges about PTSD, drugs, pizza, foodies, restaurants, and the joys of FX’s You’re The Worst. With a side of binge vs scheduled TV and the future of #cordcutting. Recorded 10/13/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/434-ep00314-notes.

There’s a threat to the entire Internet lurking in the devices you may have in your home. Hackers are using networks of exploited and hacked Internet Of Things (IOT) devices (cameras, thermostats, lights, etc.) to direct overwhelming attacks at sites and services on the Internet. While this may not seem like a threat to you personally, it actually endangers everyone that uses the Internet (and even those who don’t). Join us and find out more about this threat. Recorded 10/11/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/432-ep00312-notes.

SPECIAL GUEST: Julie Carpenter. The robots are coming… and soon we will be too. Bad pun? Perhaps… but once again we’re joined by robot researcher Julie Carpenter, this time to dip into robots in a more… intimate context. What possibilities lie within our AI companions? Science fiction offers some visions of what this future could entail, philosophy and ethics suggest some potential issues. Once again we dive into the wonderful world of SEXBOTS!! Recorded 10/2/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/432-ep00312-notes.

SPECIAL GUEST: Kelly Lovell (You Effect). Millennials sometimes get a bad rap in the press, but this latest generation is filled with entrepreneurial spirit. Joining us to talk about that spirit, and her work with young people is motivational speaker, entrepreneur and Youth Mobilizer Kelly Lovell. What can all of our different generations learn from each other? How is this incredible time of change and acceleration reshaping our culture? Join us and find out more. Recorded 9/27/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/430-ep00311-notes.

SPECIAL GUEST: Michele Battle-Fisher. Health, and how we develop, treat, and enhance it, is something that affects all of us. Policies are frequently developed by those in power with little regard for those that have to live under those policies. From the water issues in Flint, Michigan, to the “soda tax” proposed by a variety of cities, these policies can have a wide variety of receptions and results. In this episode, we’re joined by systems thinker Michele Battle-Fisher to take a look at how the complex web of variables interacts to promote (or discourage) health outcomes. Recorded 9/25/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/428-ep00310-notes.

SPECIAL GUEST: Alexandra Whittington (Fast Future). Put on your QUIZ hats, cyborgs, robots, and natural humans!! This episode we’re rejoined by futurist Alexandra Whittington, to quiz us on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and BlockChain (most commonly known as the technology underlying BITCOIN). Play along while you listen, see if you are up on these exciting new technologies. Oh, and also we complain about old people, selfies and Facebook too… c’mon along for some futurist-y goodness. Recorded 9/25/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/427-ep00309-notes.