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Episode 124
As recently highlighted on “The Good Place”, it’s a classic ethical conundum that John wants absolutely no part of. And what if the trolley drives it…
8 years, 2 months ago
Janet from "The Good Place"
Episode 123
Never believe what a robot tells you.
Not a woman.
John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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The Good Place
…8 years, 3 months ago
Night (bark) Joggers (bark)
Episode 122
A dog interlude.
Woof!
John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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8 years, 3 months ago
Holidays and Holiday Movies
Episode 121
What makes a movie a holiday movie? How do they celebrate winter holidays in warm climates? Merry Christmas to all, especially in Australia!
Ho, ho, …
8 years, 4 months ago
Death
Episode 120
Okay, time to call it. Time of death— wait, wait, everybody hold on. How do we define death?
This is the big one
John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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8 years, 4 months ago
Life
Episode 119
How can we call something alive?
It's made of Life Stuff
John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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8 years, 5 months ago
Ice Cream
Episode 118
It would seem like ice cream versus frozen yogurt would be the main debate. But the pronunciation of a third competitor completely derails us.
There'…
8 years, 5 months ago
Brunch
Episode 117
We discuss the names of meals and when they happen, and make an interesting(?) digression into human sleep cycles.
Meal times and sleep times
John Si…
8 years, 5 months ago
Salad
Episode 116
From leafy greens to sugary Jell-O concoctions, all sorts of things are called salads.
Fruit Salad? Yummy yummy.
John Siracusa and Jason Snell
…8 years, 6 months ago
Barbecue
Episode 115
Continuing our confused series of episodes about food-related topics, it’s time for John and Jason to talk about Jason’s favorite food style and what…
8 years, 6 months ago