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Mark & Josh are back with another installment of their series "The Forgotten".  This time focusing on the space trash can known as Point Nemo.  Considered to be the furthest spot from humanity on earth, this section of ocean located in the middle of the Pacific is the perfect spot to crash space equipment that is no longer needed.  Wisdom of the Week from Annie Leonard "There is no such thing as 'away'.  When you throw anything away, it must go somewhere."  APES & APHUG come together once again.

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Josh and Mark continue their series on "The Forgotten" this week by looking at olympic venues around the world.  With opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics starting this week, what a perfect time to analyze the complex and destructive world of olympic facilities.  From under-budgeting to pulling back the curtain on human rights violations and terrible city infrastructure, the guys leave no stone unturned.  Wisdom of the Week from Admiral Grace Hopper, "The most damaging phrase in the language is "We've always done it this way."  APES & APHUG come together once again.

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Josh and Mark are back for 2022!  They open up the season with a new mini series called "The Forgotten".  The focus will be on things that exist in this world that most people dont know about, or think about.  The first episode in the series focuses on airplane boneyards.  These exist all over the world, but some of the largest are in California.  The duo tackle tough questions about long-term risks and the economics of the air industry.  APES & APHUG come together once again.  Wisdom of the week from Bill Nye, "To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people's trash."

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Josh and Mark wrap up 2021 and a year of podcasting.  Mark's gift to Josh is a 5 minute rant on any topic he wants and has never seen him more exciting.  Josh tries to predict what 2022 will look like and both share their favorite episodes of the year.  Thanks to all for coming along for the ride this year.  Looking forward to a great 2022.  Happy holidays! 

Wisdom of the week from Malcolm Gladwell, "The older I get the more I understand that the only way to say valuable things is to lose your fear of being correct."

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The boys pick up where they left off discussing Weinstein's newest book "A 21st Century Hunter-Gatherer's Guide".  They dive deep into the idea of slowing down and are reminded to not always chase the next latest and greatest.  From food and medicine, to unsupervised play and evolution, no stone left is left unturned.  Wisdom of the Week from Bret Weinstein "The boundaries of the evolutionary environment do not stop at the markets edge."  APES & APHUG come together once again.

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Josh and Mark break down the newest release from Bret Weinstein and his wife Heather Heying.  From an evolutionary biologist perspective, these two tackle all sorts of topics that are applicable to modern day life.  This book was so dense that the boys will require two episodes to get through it.  Wisdom of the Week from Franz Kafka "Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."  APES & APHUG come together once again.  

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Josh and Mark break down the newest release from Bret Weinstein and his wife Heather Heying.  From an evolutionary biologist perspective, these two tackle all sorts of topics that are applicable to modern day life.  This book was so dense that the boys will require two episodes to get through it.  Wisdom of the Week from Franz Kafka "Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."  APES & APHUG come together once again.  

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Mark & Josh finish their two part episode on the beef industry.  From environmental problems to supermarket branding, they expose the not so innocent way food goes from the cow to our mouths.  Wisdom of the Week from a Spanish proverb "The belly rules the mind."  APES & APHUG come together once again.

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Josh and Mark examine the beef industry in the United States.  From its origins to the current state of the industry, they try to get to the bottom of who is making the money and what the future holds.  APES & APHUG come together once again.  Wisdom of the week from an unknown source, "I did not claw my way up the food chain to just eat vegetables. "

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Josh and Mark continue their conversation about the internet and its impact on the lives of people around the world.  From Mr. Coffee to the newest Wi-Fi enabled oven, technology is supposed to ease our lives, but at what cost?  The boys give their take and share concerns for the future.  APES & APHUG back at it again.  Wisdom of the Week from Christian Lous Lange, "Technology is a useful tool but a dangerous master."

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