Wandering Barycenter

Did you miss the quiet release of the latest climate assessment? Not to worry! Alex covers the basics of what you need to know. Bryan untangles the complicated web of big data and machine learning.

Buckle up with Bryan this week as we explore the activism and presidential aspirations of Ralph Nader. Next, set those public safety minded advances to the side and hop on a Micro Mobility Scooter with Alex… where did that scooter even come from?

Keys up on the table? Alex and Bryan tackle a set of classic System of a Down songs in the second lyric edition episode of the Wandering Barycenter podcast.

Given their increasing relevance, Alex takes us through the eye of a hurricane, or cyclone, or typhoon? Bryan ponders what could have been if the Library of Alexandria had survived. Apologies for any audio quality issues this time, tried something new and will have it fixed soon!

Bryan updates us on recent space news! Planet 9, landing on asteroids (or are they meteors?), and impending doom! In the spirit of Columbus day Alex looks at the true story of who this infamous colonist was and why we celebrate him.

This week we try out something a little different! Listen along as we interpret the lyrics of some of our favorite songs. Keeping with the Wandering Barycenter style we analyze the songs separately and then get together to discuss. Let us know what you think and if we should (or should not) do this again!

Alex takes a nostalgic walk down the cereal isle to examine the current state of the market and relive some of cereal’s greatest moments. Bryan investigates the highly competitive and sometimes dangerous world of the truffle trade.

Bryan hails the modern history of man’s attempt to control the weather. Has our desire to dominate our surroundings (and others) resulted in successfully manipulating the weather on command? Equally questionable is the potential left/right bias of the human brain. Do you feel you’re more analytical or creative? Alex splits this user suggested theory in half for the second topic this week.

Alex takes us on a walk down Venice Beach while recounting a recent visit to the iconic stretch of sand. Bryan lays out the contrast between recent American generations and the tensions that exist between them. He makes uneducated guesses at what might be the root of these differences.

Bryan examines the unpredictable and powerful nature of volcanoes. Krakatoa features as the main antagonist as we explore some of the impacts a major eruption can have. Alex goes beyond the coop with a fan requested topic to find out which chicken to buy and why.