John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Robot or Not?
Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.
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John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
5: Emotions 04.06.2015 0:48
The greatest prog rock album ever made.
4: K-9 02.06.2015 2:12
John and Jason try to understand robot dogs. Plus, a trip through old “Doctor Who” episodes.
3: Darth Vader 29.05.2015 2:40
Cyborgs and robots and humans—how do we tell these things apart?
2: Service Kiosks 25.05.2015 4:17
John’s position on supermarket self-checkout machines, Jason’s need for beer when he visits his in-laws, and whether attaching arms to things makes them robots.
1: Mr. Roboto 22.05.2015 5:11
We explain why we’re here, and then discuss the protagonist of Styx’s 1983 album “Kilroy Was Here.”
0: Origin 07.04.2015 6:47
A flashback to past podcasts, as a way of explaining why this podcast exists.
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