Malware could be hidden in your smart batteries.  War texting lets hackers unlock car doors via SMS.  A Manhattan man tests the limits of the Apple Store’s hospitality.  Scientists discover that an ancient black hole contains 100,000 suns worth of water.  A new moon is discovered orbiting Pluto.  Plans are in the works to build … Continue reading "Episode 69: Monkeys + Typewriters = Space"

PETA demands that there be an extra tax on meat.  Police bust tweens for operating an unlicensed lemonade stand.  Jammie Thomas judgement lowered from $1.5 million to $54,000.  Plus, “Oh Asia, You So Crazy!” and the “Fail of the Week.” Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/68

Google releases a new social network to compete with Facebook.  Finally!  Flying cars!  NASA’s final mission sneaks up on us.  Plus, “Oh Asia, You So Crazy!” Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/67

The title says it all.  Enjoy! Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/66

So we’re ramping up from the mega-break to start recording again!  As a teaser, here’s an outtake episode for your enjoyment!  We’ll be posting a new episode in two weeks at the regularly scheduled time (Tuesday at noon), and I have a special surprise for you next week. Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/65

The Red Cross says nurse uniforms violate the Geneva Convention.  A memorial building in Indianapolis might be named after popular mayor Harry Baals.  Scientists plan on being able to clone woolly mammoths within five years.  A new game of billiards using bowling balls… named Knockers.  Stem cells are being used in a new device to … Continue reading "Episode 64: Basementcast 2011"

From the Motorola Xoom to the 3DS to Star Wars Blu-Rays, we talk all things CES. Show notes available at http://wiki.whatstherumpuspodcast.com/63

MAKE announces the winner of their 2010 Zombie Safe House Competition.  Ever hear of the Naga Viper pepper?  Just reading about it will start you on fire.  A researcher at the University of Nottingham has managed to etch the entire periodic table of elements onto a single hair.  The Kinect has been hacked to play … Continue reading "Episode 62: 1,359,000 on the Podcast Scale"

CERN scientists successfuly captured “antimatter.”  Scientists at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies have created the world’s smallest battery.  Magent buys the distribution rights to “Hobo Witha Shotgun.”  A man changed his name to Captain Awesome, changes signature to a smiley face and two arrows.  A self-healing polymer has been engineered to use light to rebuild … Continue reading "Episode 61: Ryderisawesomesauceanium"

A Cambridge computer has identified the most boring day in history.  A woman claims ownership of the sun.  Netflix is willing to pay $100,000 per episode for new TV.  Find out how quickly you can use up your Verizon LTE data allowance.  A new burlesque show will desecrate your childhood.  Root your Nook to turn … Continue reading "Episode 60: Tilted Kilts and Old Maids"