Wandering Barycenter

Alex talks invasive species and what makes them such a problem. The topic strikes a chord with the co-host. Said co-host Bryan attempts to make sense of the rules of war. The Geneva Conventions are explored trying to understand the logic behind mans’ attempts to rationalize conflict.

The coveted secrets of producing raw silk are explored with Bryan. Alex brings us to 1980s Miami to tell the story of Don Aronow.

This week Alex takes us into the dubious world of Badge Engineering. Was that a Jimmy or a Blazer? Bryan explores the increasingly relevant threat of wildfires and what tactics are used to control them.

Bryan examines a recent trip to Italy and some observations about driving culture, bottle shapes and more! Alex brings the first user requested topic to the table with a look at units of measurement.

Bryan, Alex, their father Rick and older brother Mike are in Indianapolis attending the Mecum car auction. They discuss attending a large auction for the first time and recap personal highlights from the weekend. This episode is full of firsts! Bryan and Alex are recording in the same location and also hosting their first guests.

Following up on coffee in Episode 7, Alex fills us in on the world’s other favorite caffeinated beverage. Bryan opens the door to gaming on mobile devices and quickly closes it. He won’t be tricked into paying to win! Join us for some lighter topics this week!

We all have something to learn from the small city (read: town) of Kamikatsu. Bryan outlines how this small Japanese town has gone to great lengths to become zero-waste. Alex delves into the elemental makeup of our favorite modern day gadgets and the questionable ways some of the materials are mined. This is the closest we’ve come to preparing the same topic!

In a unashamed display of ignorance Alex shares what he now knows about the Surgeon General. Who (or what) is this and what exactly are their responsibilities? Bryan uncovers the barycenter and the artwork for this episode as he shifts the conversation to the diverse world of car culture both inside and outside of the United States.

Think about the traditions that you subscribe to in your own life. What keeps you coming back to them year after year?Bryan questions the significance of traditions personally and throughout the human timeline. In order for traditions to continue long into the future, Alex argues that regulations on vehicle efficiency play a critical role. He explains the details of how the standards are set and what that means for vehicle owners in the US.

Corn? You are either surprised Alex is able to find something interesting about corn or you rolled your eyes because you have come to expect this kind of thing. This is part 1 where part 2 will come later. Unconventional theories of human evolution make for a more abstract second half of the show.