Weird Things

The second half of this episode talks about visual technologies, so consider watching along with this video archive once we start talking about Childish Gambino or follow along with the video links below. Grainy footage from Canada has us asking “IS that really a moose?” Our striped friends in the animal kingdom give us the greatest idea ever. Discussion on camera trickery and the coming commoditi...

How many hours a week do you work? A glimpse into the daily routine of creative professionals. When to be your own boss and manage yourself. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Ultimate History of Video Games and Elon Musk (biography)

What will media look like in the future: an evolution on current tech or brand new innovations? Looking backwards and looking forwards. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Attention Merchants Justin: The Real Making of the President

Andrew brings to us an audiobook conundrum: sell his audiobook rights to a publisher or produce it himself for a bigger cut? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Ultimate History of Video Games Brian: Business Wars Bryce: Dark Ages

That classic Weird Things game: “Spiders, Snakes, or whaaaat??” Brian made a big damn mistake buying that property when he could have bought THIS! Fireworks? Pshaw! Mission Quest: The boys have launched their own para-military force to take out the Black Comet. It’s time to fight conspiracy with conspiracy! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: A...

Breaking down a rather…delicate social media tweetstorm. Plus, advice for the crushing environment of streamers with zero viewers. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Ant-Man and the Wasp Brian: Preacher Bryce: GLOW

Computers can replace blue-collar work, but what about fashion design? New footage of Magic Leap AR is…well… Mission Quest: A Del Taco has blown up and the boys need to find a way to tell the world about a deadly “black comet.” Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: AMC Stubs A-List Justin: Sorry to Bother You Brian: Snow Crash Bryce: BattleTech

Justin’s got a question about his Patreon and the various shows he ties into that. What’s good for the brand? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Private Parts Justin: Rat Pack Confidential Bryce: The Battle of Polytopia

A tight squeeze. The myth of “funding your passion.” The dinosaur menace is coming! Can we contain it? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: America! Justin: Philips Hue Bryce: Grand Theft Auto Online

A reminder for creatives: save your money, fool! Listeners James writes in about skills you’re born with versus skills you build. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew and Brian: Richest Man in Babylon Bryce: Money Puzzle Exchanger

Tesla hit a production milestone. The outer space connection to cruise ships. A lengthy conversation on universal basic income. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Commanding Heights and Free to Choose (video series) Justin: Hardcore History – Kings of Kings Brian: The Gentleman Bastard series Bryce: Lumines Remastered

Andrew and Justin talk to Jonathan Madajian, lab coordinator of the UCSB Experimental Cosmology Group, about how he got into production and what mindset it takes to build your skills and reputation. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Rebel Without a Crew Justin: Robert Rodriquez’s 10 Minute Film School

Andrew and Justin are joined by Jonathan Madajian, lab coordinator of the UCSB Experimental Cosmology Group, to talk about the awe-inspiring science behind using lasers to propel objects into space and deflect asteroids. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: BLACK+DECKER Pivot-Driver Justin: Hardcore History: King of Kings trilogy Jonathan: Never...

We got a follow-up letter from listener Kameron about his escape room and wants to know about tracking his success and performance. Plus, hyper-text and connected information! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Pick: Bryce: Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)

A US Space Force has just been announced. What does that look like and who are the other actors in play? Chicago may see a Musk-funded loop from O’Hare to downtown. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Atom editor Justin: Incredibles 2 Bryce: SOPHIE – OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES

Do you have a 1/5/10/30 year plan? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Udemy Brian: FAA Drone Certification video Bryce: Arrested Development

Shocking discovery of a time-traveler! Andrew’s “run-in” with a major news story. AI’s fighting with each other…for good! Virtual selves? A new journey begins: Mission Quest! A life-changing encounter in Del Taco. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: AirPods Justin: The Handmaid’s Tale Brian: The Gentleman Bastard series Bryce: Persona 5

We talk about rarely-touch-upon personality on this show Elon Musk’s tweetstorms over the weekend on media. What are the ramifications of a “Yelp for journalists” and what could it look like? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Intuition Pumps And Other Tools for Thinking Justin: Weight Gurus scale Bryce: Dark Ages podcast

It’s a mysterious creature sighting–Sinclaire and Sherbert are on the case! Hybridization and species similarities. AI: it’s not perfect! Here’s the article Andrew referenced. How Facebook and YouTube will need to wield machine learning in the near-future. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mirage Solo with Daydream Justin: Legion Bryce: Steam...

We break down the leaked Google X internal video “Selfish Ledger.” Check it out here and enjoy this deep-dive on the repercussions of total data forfeiture and algorithmic behavioral nudging. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Amazon Fresh Justin: Water Brian: Deadpool 2 Bryce: The Who Was? Show

A new real-world test of the EM drive and some answers. An update on the Boring Company and its plan to add more mass-transit to LA. Concerns and questions, but it’s still early. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Fire HD Tablet Justin: Deadpool 2 Brian: Prismata Bryce: The Rachel Divide

Listener Diamond Joe is back to ask about what he should do when creating new magic content: stay on the theme that works or try something new? Go and do it! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Udemy Brian: F U Very Much Bryce: Halt and Catch Fire

Andrew talks a little about his murky secret project. Hanna-Barbera-AI. SpaceX makes us yawn. Drag-and-drop machine learning? A real Google secretary–what are the implications of more adanced robo-calls? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Expanse and Westworld and Oculus Go Justin: The Americans Brian: Cobra Kai Bryce: Stardew Valley

Android Mayne is back from Hell/Atlantis/the North Pole. VR is now cheap and wireless. Is the race over? Andrew’s impressions of the Oculus GO. Is there a brewing public backlash against the hyper-rich? #JourneyQuest: The boys have a sneaky plan to finally defeat Evil Bryce. Will it work or are they doomed forever and for truly? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Thi...

We reflect on the 10 years of the Marvel cinematic universe and then spoil Avengers: Infinity War (A:IW spoilers start at 33:26). Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”