Weird Things

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. The Contender is rolling off the line! What is the social cost of promoting yourself? Finding the right ratio of promotion in your feed. AT Picks: Andrew: Flight of the Phoenix Brian: How to Fly a Horse Justin: Thanksgiving Livestream with Justin and Ashley (11/26)

Dissecting a new essay from Kim Stanley Robinson about generation ships. What are the criticisms of current views on space arks? (Aurora spoiler talk 27:35-33:16) Laugh track! What should be your footprint online and in institutional systems? Kim Stanley Robinson’s essay: http://boingboing.net/2015/11/16/our-generation-ships-will-sink.html Picks: Andrew: Star Wars: Season of the Force Justin: The...

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. Aubrey Sitterson joins us to talk about his unique narrative podcast, SKALD. The pros and cons of an orated story recorded in one take. Using Patreon vs. Kickstarter for crowdfunding. Why you should not feel bad promoting your works. Check out SKALD at http://skald.podomatic.com/...

Aubrey Sitterson, author of SKALD, joins the show! A mysterious structure discovered underground and underwater Dr. Skald, Beebo,and Whatsit investigate a missing persons report. Can you just litter in space? The science of litter. Check out SKALD at http://skald.podomatic.com/ Picks: Andrew: Taco Bell mobile app, Game Knight Justin: W/ Bob and David Brian: Fallout 4 Aubrey: American Sharks

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast where we talk about working as creative professionals. JuRY’s gone independent! A look at his turn to full-time podcasting. Brian’s got a new channel! Andrew’s novella how-to book is out now and he talks about self-publishing his new novella, Game Knight. AT Picks: Andrew: Vellum Brian: JuRY Talks Justin: Preacher

What was #UFO? Skepticism at work over the years. An update on the state of reusable rocketry. Picks: Andrew: The Right Stuff Justin: Dr. Who 908 “The Zygon Inversion” Brian: Fallout 4

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew released his novella writing book for free! What’s inside and how to still get a free copy. Justin talks about finishing The Contender and who will fulfill it. AT Picks: Andrew: The Men Who Built America Brian: Understanding the Histories of Human Behavior Justin: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Spooky sights from space. Choppy waters for Tesla? Spoiler talk about The Martian after picks (56:12 to end) Picks: Andrew: Capricorn 1 Justin: Ghostbusters Brian: The Flash, S1 now on Netflix

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew’s got a stack of manuscripts! His experience formatting for ebook and physical books. Preparing your work so that others can best read it. AT Picks: Andrew: Eats, Shoots and Leaves Brian: Dance Showdown and The Dark Crystal (now on Netflix) Justin: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Magic Leap is making moves. What does a successful AR/VR device look like? An analysis of the BTTF trilogy. Goblin-mania continues! Picks: Andrew: How To Write a Novella in 24 Hours (free for Andrew’s email list) and Public Enemy Zero paperback Justin: Indiana Jones Complete Collection Brian: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew enlists his Twitter followers to crowdsource a title for his new book. Advice on coming up with titles and covers. Communicating with designers. AT Picks: Andrew: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy TV adaptation on YouTube Brian: 99Designs Justin: Daredevil

A goblin update! Something screwy on Mars. SpaceX will try the Falcon 9 again. Pick: Andrew: Goosebumps Justin: Saturday Night Live (10/17/2015) Brian: The Beginner’s Guide

Bryce joins Brian and Justin for a new Weird Things! A big breakthrough in mealworms. How do we scam money out of indigenous peoples? Pick: Brian: Free Locke & Key cast reading Justin: Kingpin Bryce: The Beginner’s Guide Ant-Man

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. The hard, hard choice to edit. The hard, hard process of shooting a film with your friends Ways of handing out critique. How should you request feedback? AT Picks: Andrew: The Art of Readable Writing Brian: Stumbling on Happiness Justin: The Bill Simmons Podcast

Flowing water on Mars. Can we expect life? The Martian discussion (spoilers, 21:17-43:06). A trio of Martian mysteries. Pick: Andrew: Jurassic World Brian: The Martian and Hearthstone Justin: Rick & Morty

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. How does Andrew deal with meeting fans in person? Print isn’t dead…right? Brian debriefs from his Dance Showdown shoot. AT Picks: Andrew: Scrivener and Byword 2 Brian: Mindset Justin: Johnny Carson

Blood Moon mythology! Using nanotechnology to treat diseases. We’ve got a scoop on NASA’s big announcement on Monday. Pick: Brian: The Martian and Utopia Justin: Skald

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew and Justin are joined by Bryce Castillo to discuss mobile ad blockers and the state of monetization for online platforms. What is and isn’t sustainable?

Andrew and Justin are joined by Weird Things producer Bryce Castillo. A historic discovery deep underground in South Africa. Slowed developments in NASA’s deep space Orion capsule. Picks: Justin: Johnny Carson Bryce: The Fool

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Tom Merritt joins Andrew and Brian as they talk about the term “a creative” and how important it is to be multi-faceted. AT Pick: The Richest Man in Babylon

Andrew and Brian are joined by Tom Merritt this week as we nuke space. Giant viruses are BACK! Choppy weather on the sun. Pick: Brian: BB-8 by Sphero Andrew: Scam School Academy Tom: Seveneves

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Justin’s Kickstarter is hours away from ending. Tips and tricks for crowdfunding to make up for your own deficiencies. John Teasdale also joins the conversation.

Human’s resiliency in the face of global catastrophe. A surprise in a Chinese man’s living room. Andrew sends Justin camping! ( Agriculture link ) Pick: Justin: The Bushes Andrew: The History of the Ancient World

After Things is the official after show of Weird Things Podcast. Andrew introduces us to InkShare. How does is stack up to straight self-publishing?

A terrifying chase in Australia! SpaceX? YAWN. Getting old and growing into a cyber-augmented future. Pick: Brian: The Better Angels of Our Nature and Mr. Robot Justin: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp Andrew: The End of Doom