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Episode 45
Enter the realm of the very, very tiny as John and Jason ponder if size matters when it comes to whether something is a robot or not.
10 years, 2 months ago
The Internet of Things
Episode 44
Security expert Bruce Schneier said the Internet of Things was a robot, but what does John think? You can probably guess.
10 years, 2 months ago
Daleks and Cybermen
Episode 43
Two enemies wrapped in metal shells from “Doctor Who” face their ultimate foe—the judgment of John Siracusa.
10 years, 2 months ago
Prince Robot IV
Episode 42
It’s right there in the name of this character from the acclaimed comic book “Saga,” but as we’ve learned, names can be misleading.
10 years, 3 months ago
Burritos
Episode 41
This one seems to have gotten in by mistake.
10 years, 3 months ago
Swimming Pool Cleaners
Episode 40
Things that clean your swimming pool: are they Roombas or just dumb hoses? Also, if a toaster can’t be a robot, can a robot be a toaster?
10 years, 3 months ago
Cars (from "Cars")
Episode 39
If the cars in Pixar’s “Cars” movies aren’t cars, what are they, and where did they come from?
10 years, 3 months ago
Podcasts
Episode 38
Just in time for the holidays, some existential questions. Also, could a robot be on a podcast?
10 years, 3 months ago
Clockwork Droids
Episode 37
Doctor Who’s clockwork repair droids (from the episodes “Girl in the Fireplace” and “Deep Breath”) come under scrutiny. Sure, they start out as robot…
10 years, 4 months ago
Iron Man, Ultron, and Vision
Episode 36
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and specifically “Iron Man 3” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” deep robot-or-not questions about Iron Man’s suits, …
10 years, 4 months ago