Ep. 24- Weird Websites- Alternative Names of Everyday Household Items- Steve Lightfoot Calls- Weird Diseases-
Release Date: 06/15/2024
Episode 95: Predicting the Class of 2026 & The AI Silent Treatment
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Episode 95: Predicting the Class of 2026 & The AI Silent Treatment In Episode 95 of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Billy Armi take a look at the fascinating life and legacy of legendary filmmaker and radio pioneer Orson Welles. The conversation then shifts to the graduating Class of 2026, as Dave and Billy make their predictions about who might become tomorrow's biggest winners—and who could face a rough road ahead. The episode also features KSCO Whodunnit #54: "The AI Silent Treatment – The Death of Jim Twu," a darkly humorous murder mystery in which artificial intelligence,...
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ep 94- Remembering Boring Jeff, The Hill on Fire, and The Carol Protocol
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Dave Michaels and Billy Armi remember their friend and fellow broadcaster Jeff "Boring Jeff" Savage, longtime host of Driver's Seat, while exploring several highly questionable ways to honor his memory. Things quickly go off the rails when Alec decides that drinking a quart of motor oil is a good idea before anyone can stop him—or encourage him. Also featured is Episode 3 of BUMTOWN – Suburban Stories of the Weird, titled The Hill on Fire, along with the latest installment of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery & Slightly Off-Topic Theater of...
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Episode 93: Men of Science and Microwave Crimes
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Dave Michaels and Professor Billy Armi return to the laboratory/studio/kitchen to continue their dangerously underfunded scientific research. This week, the men of science tackle fuel efficiency myths, explore the mysterious rage triggers that make Dave angry, and investigate the horrifying social phenomenon of people microwaving suspiciously smelly foods in workplace breakrooms. Along the way, the professors demonstrate their unwavering dedication to science, common sense, and avoiding whatever exploded in the microwave three minutes ago.
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Episode 92: Men of Science: Danger in the Laboratory!
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In this dangerous “Men of Science” edition of Flight 1080, Professors Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi perform some of the most reckless experiments ever attempted by graduates of Science School and the American Academy of Explosive Stuntmen. Between bubbling chemicals, highly questionable calculations, and Dave insisting that chicks love dangerous guys, the Men of Science risk life, limb, eyebrows, and possibly Watsonville itself in the name of discovery. Plus, Billy debuts his latest skit, “Lost in Watsonville.
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Episode 91: Squares, Nerds & Forest Weirdos
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In Episode 91 of Flight 1080, Billy and Dave dive deep into the science of being a square, the warning signs of hardcore nerd-dom, and the mysterious line between cool and completely hopeless. Along the way, the gang debates which musical instruments impress the ladies… and which ones practically guarantee you’ll be eating dinner alone. Plus, Harold Beane returns in a bizarre forest adventure that somehow gets even stranger than expected.
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Episode 90: AI—Built to Help… or Built to Replace Us?
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Dave is joined by Tom, an experienced AI instructor, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on the origins, inner workings, and uncertain future of artificial intelligence. From how large language models actually function to the rise of neural processing units, Co-Pilot systems, and emerging concepts like evolutionary computation, the discussion pulls back the curtain on what’s really driving today’s AI boom. Along the way, they explore the history of AI’s ups and downs—from past “AI winters” to today’s explosive growth—while touching on influential figures like Geoffrey...
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Episode 89 – Cart Chaos and Questionable Ideas
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Episode 89 – Cart Chaos and Questionable Ideas What starts as a few “great ideas at the time” quickly spirals into a full-blown societal breakdown—apparently, all it takes is missing shopping carts. Dave and Bill are joined by local author and paranormal investigator Aubrey Graves as things drift somewhere between real-world absurdity and something… not entirely explainable.
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ep 88 – Microwave Rage and Modern Manners
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Episode 88 – Microwave Rage & Modern Manners What happens when a harmless burrito run turns you into a full-blown monster? In Episode 88 of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi spiral into a hilariously relatable breakdown of what might trigger your inner Hulk—from burnt pizza mouths to everyday annoyances that somehow hit a little too hard. What starts as a ridiculous “microwave radiation” scenario quickly morphs into a sharp, funny, and very real exploration of pet peeves we all pretend don’t bother us… until they do. Along the way, the conversation...
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ep 87- Giblets, Ghosts, and the Drivers Seat Incident
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Billy Armi and Dave Michaels take a wild ride through everything from the proper pronunciation of “giblets” to the surprisingly strange world of patron saints, The Shining, break down “dangerous cars,” and imagine the most hilariously failed Transformer robots you’ve never seen and episode 52 of The KSCO Whodunnit, Whatdunnit, What-The-Heck-Is-Going-On-Here Murder Mystery and Slightly Off-Topic Theater of Dubious Justice- The Driver’s Seat Incident: Tim Scully’s Brush with Death and Chuck Norris.
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ep 86- Roundhouse Rules and Roadside Wisdom
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In this episode of Flight 1080, Dave Michaels and Detective Billy Armi tip their hats to the one and only Chuck Norris—the man, the myth, the roundhouse legend—while mixing in some practical (and possibly questionable) advice on how to avoid getting pulled over on California roads. Along the way, they dive into the world’s oldest and most recognizable hand gestures—some friendly, some not so friendly—and what they really mean across cultures. It’s a little tribute, a little street smarts, and a whole lot of classic Flight 1080 flavor.
info_outlineBilly and Dave are Joined by Alec Hale. They discuss weird websites- alternative names of everyday household items and Weird Diseases. They even get a call from the elusive Steve Lightfoot.