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The Internet of Bodies (IoB) is happening. It will get much much bigger with dangerous implecations. We discuss as much as we can in one cigar. With such a topic we had to extra relax with limited edition cigars and whiskey. I do try to avoid things that aren't available, but sometimes it can't be helped.

A lot of scrary news about AI concerns have been flying around. Some by us. We wanted to show some of the positive impacts and continue in the 2nd half with some diamond technology discussion.

Researchers discovered GPS interference and traced it back to a Russian satellite constellation. All the while they smoke the Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro and drink the  Penelope Architect Straight Bourbon whiskey finished with French Oak taves.

What's the magic number for a bottle of bourbon that you're willing to pay for? We review the best bourbons under $50 as reported in Drink Hacker by Chris Null and even replace 2 for 2 of our own. We'll enjoy the Ava Maria and some Weller Special Reserve while doing so.

They discuss the contents of the returned material from the Bennu asteroid collection. It's quite amazing what they find. They smoke the La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Sapphire Tubo and drink some Diplomatico Mantuano. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-asteroid-bennu-sample-reveals-mix-of-lifes-ingredients/

They discuss the future warfare with respect to drone defense. Our newest Leonidas system is getting orders and extensive testing. They enjoy the Brick House Fumas and Remus Gatsby Reserve 2004.

We discuss the transformer crisis. Bill has been on this for as long as Darrell has been on about rare earths. We can't just be a country of finance. We still need to make critical infrastructure. Buuuuut, we still relaxed with a My Father Blue and Starlight Single Barrel Light Whiskey.

The discussion focuses on 12 theorized outcomes of an inorganic intellegence takeover. Much of this has been hashed out in science fiction and a book Life 3.0. We enjoy the Greycliff 30 Year old Vintage and sip the Yellowstone 8 year old straight bourbon whiskey.

We discuss 4 different type of semiconductor sensors. Highlightling at least 4 from each type and discuss what we think will be the next big thing. 

Critically needed  material is in our dumps and we need to get it. Some people have figured that out. We discuss it over some  Elijah Craig Small Batch and a Flor de Olivia Maduro.

Bill and Darrell discuss the new drones that neutralize the Iran Shahed drones, the power Ukraine weilds now, and what they think will happen next. All the while, enjoying a Nub Connecticut and sipping the Whistle Pig Snout to Tail. https://youtu.be/feru-qU35gU?si=TPtkaW7DMY2ju5c1 https://youtu.be/YvzmazMemvk?si=bdX-Fx3mI0rUOWqX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmVjto2UeoI

In the open discussion they move between the Artemis mission, Afroman's lawsuit, precious metals, in a simulation? They enjoy the Stagg 25A and AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro.

After hearing the interviews las week, we just discuss our thoughts and opinions about the show and industry.

Darrell went to TPE 2026 again to interview his heros and talk to his brothers and sisters of the leaf. 

They bring news of rare earths to the fore front again. Good news this time. All the while we drink the Lone Elm barrel select #970 and smoke the Adventura Explorer. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/the-us-takes-a-huge-step-in-becoming-rare-earth-independent/ar-AA1X9kiw?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=69a1df4056f348d1a6bee5b69c036bb1&ei=27

Bill and Darrell use ChatGPT to create an outline of this podcast to give advice on how to avoid loosing your job to AI. They do this while enjoying the Astral Talanga Valley Pyramid and sit Ironroot Saint Alley Bourbon whiskey finished in Port and Cognac cask

We discuss techniques and skills to work with AI and prevent you from becoming obsolete in the work place. We also discussed being a military brat and growing up in Fort Worth. We'll return next week to complete our AI plan to defend our work place utility. All the while we drink the recently released Balcones Rye Bottle-N-Bond and smoke the Padron 1964 Anniversary series.

We have guest Dave Piekarski on this week. He is a tobacconist at our local shop En Fuego. He has a similar technology background and we talk to him about his cigar journey as he works at the shop in his retirement.

Hear a discussion Bill and Darrell have about our latest cold war with China in the electronics field.  To calm their nerves they smoke a Victor Sinclair Tripple Corojo and drink the El Dorado 12 Year old rum.

We think everyone loved the addition of the drone footage and deciced to discuss it in this episode. They drink the Ironroot Noblemen and smoke a Nub Cameroon to add to the discussion.

They discuss the CES 2026  Donut Lab announcement of solid state batteries that fully charge in five minutes. We'll tell you where to get the newest electric motorcycle. They enjoy the Hoyo La Amistad Gold and drink the  Old Overholt Straight rye whiskey bottle and bond. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/ces-2026-donut-lab-delivers-solid-state-batteries-that-fully-charge-in-five-minutes/...

This week that discuss the new PSI new method for producing solid-state batteries. These will eventually replace the LiON batteries. All the while they smoke a Crowned Heads Jericho Hill and drink the Colonel EH Taylor Small batch. Bottle N bond. https://www.electrive.com/2026/01/10/psi-unveils-new-method-for-producing-solid-state-batteries/  

Darrell and Bill discuss a new hope for NASA as they launch the Artemis 2. They smoke the Ramon Bueso Genesis Connecticut and sip  Benchmark Old #8. https://mashable.com/article/artemis-2-wet-dress-rehearsal-sls-rollout-images-2026

Bill and Darrell do a sort of PSA about peptide supplements. They are very popular and have many great benefits. Some are well established and well known. Others not so much. They smoke the Room 101 Miami Snow and drink the W histle Pig 12 YO wine cask finish. They wrap up discussing the reflux induced esophagus stricture and how much better you can be with repair. 

How do you store 200 Mega Watt hours of power? Italian startup Energy Dome and Google are trying to scale up massive battery storage for data centers. While listening to that Darrell and Bill smoke the Trinidad Espiritu Series 2 and drink Lasso Motel Amburana cask finish whiskey. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/google-rolls-out-giant-co2-batteries-storing-200mwh-of-power/ar-AA1Tli5j?ocid=Bin...