Episode 56: The End of a Saga
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A cherished franchise returns for one final chapter. But was it worth the wait?
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Episode 55: Maroon Duct Tape
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It’s election season, and Ped has invested in maroon duct tape, Tom is withholding any endorsements, and they both discuss whether chess is a sport.
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Episode 54: The Timberdoodle
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Ped & Tom continue their appreciation of nature with a discussion on the ethics of animal welfare and eating fish, observing wildlife through drawing, painting, and nature journaling, and a surprising foray onto Instagram.
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Episode 53: The Meandering Path
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Ped & Tom take the meandering path through such subjects as dealing with hydrophobia, the automated safety features of modern cars, and a review of some favorite video and board games.
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Episode 52: Animal Story Time
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Ped got a new cat toy, Tom has some animal stories. Also, pondering cultured meat, inoculation with a fake news vaccine, and more listener questions.
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Episode 51: Joe Biden Eating a Sandwich
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Ped & Tom careen through a cavalcade of conversational categories, including competitions, carbon dioxide, Chernobyl, conservation, committee life, coaxial cable, communication constellations, and countless collections of warblers. Geek out!
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Episode 50: (やる気 + 環境) x 時間
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In this special episode, Ped & Tom are joined by the elusive Brother X, a triathlete and professional translator, who calls in from Yokohama, Japan. He shares some of the differences he sees in Japanese and American language and culture after having spent over two decades living in Japan.
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Episode 49: Ultimate Fate of the Universe
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In this episode, Tom has unwelcome visitors in the middle of the night, Ped has a new Star Wars theory, and they both geek out to the first image of a Black Hole before musing on the Ultimate Fate of the Universe.
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Episode 48: Sugar Shacks and Barred Owls
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The interminable New England Winter is almost over and it's time for a Spring Clean for Ped & Tom as they start their Digital Declutter. With more time away from digital distractions, Tom finds a new hobby.
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Episode 47: Our Fraught Relationship with Technology
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Ped & Tom review the new book "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport and discuss the benefits of reducing your daily interactions with technology and social media.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi [00:00]
- Hello Internet reviews The Last Jedi (They hated it.)
- A-Town FM reviews The Last Jedi (They loved it.)
- The “backlash” against Star Wars: The Last Jedi , explained (Vox)
- The Emperor’s appearance in The Empire Strikes Back (Original 1980 version)
- Rotten Tomatoes - Critic score vs Audience score
- The Very Best of Nien Nunb
- Palette cleanser - Antiques Roadshow (BBC)
Music by Lee Rosevere (CC by 4.0)