the Stuff and Junk show

Episode 763 (1 hr 12 mins 47 secs) It’s the annual tradition once again, for placing our bets on what we think will be the Top 10 Summer Movies that will make the most at the Box Office. Joining Albert, Jiaming, and Ana are Myke and Derek from the Geekdom Fancast Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/4/28/763

Episode 762 (45 mins 55 secs) From Tijuana Airport sweatiness, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, to eating Shake Shack at Mexico, Ana shares some stories from her Mexico City trip to Albert and Jiaming. Plus recommending things to watch! Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/4/24/762

Episode 761 (30 mins 31 secs) Are the movie/tv trailer analyze breakdown videos annoying click-baits now? Shouldn’t you show support to your partner when they are being recognized and celebrated? Why are Mexican tax payers paying for cat welfare? What’s more popular than the NFL among Gen Z? All that are discussed by Albert, Jiaming who is still in Singapore, and Ana who just came back from Mexico...

Episode 760 (39 mins 41 secs) How many US Adults do you think would rather wait to watch a movie on streaming and skip the theatrical experience? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana go over this topic about the positives and negatives about going out to the cinema. We’re still celebrating Nine Years of whowhatwhereswhy and the Stuff and Junk show podcast, so here is another flashback episode about a pet hedg...

Episode 759 (38 mins 36 secs) Did you see Emei in one of her Cynical Tour dates? Is it true that Gen Z is really using their phones less? Do you have a “dumb” feature phone? Are you at all concerned that hackers have figured out how to crack hotel room key cards? Albert and Ruthy talk about all that, plus the flashback episode about online dating stories with Cindy. Show Notes and Contact Info can...

Episode 758 (42 mins 32 secs) Who thought there would be an earthquake in New York? What are some unique facts about the Number 9. Would you use AI to generate an image of yourself? Where were you when The Matrix was released 25 years ago? Albert and Ruthy talk about all that, plus the flashback episode about Bachelorette and Bachelor parties. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://w...

Episode 757 (53 mins 00 secs) Did you see the Total Solar Eclipse? What do you know about the chatter surrounding the game Stellar Blade? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana have a discussion about all that, as they celebrate 9 Years of whowhatwhereswhy.com and the Stuff and Junk show podcast. Plus listen to this flashback episode about Weird Things Left in Hotel Rooms. Show Notes and Contact Info can...

Episode 756 (32 mins 38 secs) Do you tend to do different things you normally wouldn’t do when you’re travelling? Have you heard of or read The Last Lumenian book? Did you watch Physical 100? Ever gone to WonderCon Anaheim yet? Why shouldn’t you spend too much? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all this, plus some impromptu singing Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhe...

Episode 755 (30 mins 18 secs) Do you think 1990s and early 2000s fashion is back again? Can criticizing tomato puree put you in jail? Should you wear your wedding dress to your friend’s wedding? Shouldn’t temporary tattoos be temporary? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana, plus One Day on NETFLIX Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/4/2/755

Episode 754 (1 hr 05 mins 22 secs) Did you go to WonderCon Anaheim 2024? How was your experience walking the Exhibit Hall or attending the Panels? What did you buy? Who did you see? Albert and Derek of the Geekdom Fancast share their thoughts on the event, plus the annual interview with the Chief Communications and Strategies Officer; David Glanzer. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… htt...

Episode 753 (25 mins 40 secs) Who is thinking about going to Singapore? Have you read Dune, the novel by Frank Herbert? Did you go to Las Vegas recently, like for Anime Las Vegas? What do you do to help improve your memory? Would you like to eat some vegetarian food from Taco Bell? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana, talk about all that and some podcast housekeeping. Show Notes and Contact Info can b...

Episode 752 (28 mins 33 secs) Looking for a new TV? Did you watch the 3 Body Problem on Netflix? Have you seen French Waiters speed-walk race? Do you know who won the World’s Hardest Race? What is up with the man carrying around a severed leg? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus a news recap on March 2024. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwheres...

Episode 751 (39 mins 46 secs) What are some pop culture figures or news that you couldn’t care less for? Why are we still putting up with potholes? Have you seen Constellation on Apple TV+, or The Signal on Netflix, or End of Evangelion in theaters? Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming talk about all that, plus other anime are mentioned too. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwh...

Episode 750 (31 mins 14 secs) It’s the 750th episode of the show! Signs that you’re Forty now. The mysterious Monolith has returned. Eating python snake meat for protein. Catching somebody where they’re not supposed to be. Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming talk about this and finds out what is the record for most movies seen in theaters. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhe...

Episode 749 (42 mins 29 secs) Why should you be upfront with your date? Should you be impressed when white people speak a foreign language fluently? Who is Bald and Bankrupt? How loved is Akira Toriyama? Is there a new solid reason why you should get a good amount of sleep? Are people’s expectations on what is considered a good movie way too high nowadays? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana discuss a...

Episode 748 (37 mins 12 secs) What would your memorial video be for your funeral? Still got thoughts about Oscars 2024? Do you resell Dunkin’ doughnuts? How many hours of sleep should you get to avoid getting Type 2 Diabetes? iPhone vs Android? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, and still have things to say about the Academy Awards. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… ht...

Episode 747 (40 mins 33 secs) There are many different ways of grading movies. Points, thumbs, percentage, letter grades, stars, 10 points, 100 points, etc… What is your preferred method of give the movie you just watched a grade? Is it fair? Is it objectively made or do you just go by your feelings? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana have this discussion, and it once again involves Dune Part Two and NETFLI...

Episode 746 (31 mins 10 secs) Leftover donuts? Are you an Always Do-Not-Disturb? Is Taylor Swift being exclusive to Singapore in South East Asia unfair? Who leaves their 9 year old daughter alone at an Olivia Rodrigo concert? What is up with the disaster that is the Willy Wonka inspired event in Glasgow? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus a preview to next episode’s topic. S...

Episode 745 (37 mins 38 secs) Yes, we’re still talking about the fact Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender exists and what comes with that territory. Apologies to those who didn’t like the adaptation of it, but some of us did. Don’t worry about too many spoilers as we don’t get into plot details much if at all. Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about that, plus some great pieces of work that influence...

Episode 744 (39 mins 30 secs) What are the biggest rip-offs in America? Can you marry an AI hologram? Do you know what WcDonald’s is? Have you attended Japan’s Naked Man Festival? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, and then recap several news from February 2024. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/2/27/744

Episode 743 (34 mins 28 secs) Did you watch the Best Picture Oscars nominee film The Zone of Interest? Do you try to avoid knowing anything about a movie that you are planning to watch? Have you tried the Weinerschitzel Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana discuss all that, plus go watch the Netflix Animated Movie “Ninoma.” Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https...

Episode 742 (43 mins 19 secs) Can you answer this tough Google interview question? What surprising thing was found under the kitchen? Where are the top pizza spots? Which music genres are charting? Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus a thing about reviewing movies. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2024/2/20/742

Episode 741 (40 mins 50 secs) What’s up with potholes and why aren’t they being fixed more often? What’s up with being disappointed by fictional stories and why shouldn’t you bother? Albert, Ana, and listener turned special guest co-host Greg, chime in on those topics, plus share their recommendations for this week. Do you have a one-sided relationship? Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at…...

Episode 740 (34 mins 18 secs) What did you do when you didn’t have a smartphone? How are you observing Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day since it’s on the same day this year? Is getting arrested the solution to loneliness? Pizza Hut has a Valentine’s Day themed pizza that you actually don’t want to receive. Albert, Ana, and listener turned special guest co-host Greg, talk about all that! FYI, we r...

Episode 739 (35 mins 27 secs) What is up with the bad photoshop of family pictures in movies? Should we keep complaining about bad special effects? When do we give up watching a TV show? Why are the Sarah J Maas fans kinda toxic? Albert, Jiaming, and Ana talk about all that, plus is there such a thing as too sexy when it comes to video games and anime? Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at…...