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Space Shenanigans and the Future of Human Spaceflight

2026/01/30

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a discussion about a medical emergency that led to an astronaut’s early return from the International Space Station, sparking rumors of the first space pregnancy. They then shift gears to the Artemis missions, highlighting the Artemis II mission’s goal of […]

Bear Evictions and Genetic Tinkering: A Peek into the Future

2026/01/30

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the curious incident of a Californian homeowner, Kenneth Johnson, who discovered a 550-pound bear living under his house and the challenges he faced in evicting it. The conversation then shifts to the broader implications of AI and genetic engineering, pondering a future where […]

AI Models and the Dog Man Mystery

2025/11/27

Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick off the episode with a discussion on the latest AI model updates, including Google’s Nano Banana and OpenAI’s GP 5.1. They explore the implications of AI personality and its impact on user experience. The conversation shifts to a group chat feature with ChatGPT, enhancing collaboration and […]

Robots, AI, and the Future of Work: A Deep Dive

2025/11/03

In this episode, Andrew shares his experience attending a robot demo by 1X, highlighting the challenges and advancements in robotics. The hosts delve into the broader implications of AI and robotics on the workforce, discussing both the potential benefits and the anxieties surrounding technological change. They explore how AI is already impacting various fields, from […]

The Handful Chronicles: Gravy, AI, and the Future of Content Creation

2025/10/27

Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the conceptualization of Handful, a fictional restaurant where gravy is served directly into patrons’ hands. The discussion evolves into the realm of AI-generated content, exploring the implications of AI in creative processes and content distribution. The hosts share insights into the rapid […]

The Unending Gravy Train of AI Creativity

2025/10/24

In this episode, Andrew Mayne and Brian Brushwood embark on a philosophical journey through the realms of storytelling, AI’s burgeoning role in creative processes, and the enigmatic app SO’s contribution to communal humor and creativity. They explore Stephen King’s insights on storytelling, the magic of indirect evidence in magic tricks, and the importance of showing […]

The Sora App Saga: A Tale of AI, Cameos, and Unexpected Marketing Genius

2025/10/12

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young discuss the recent launch of the Soar app by OpenAI, its features, and how it quickly became a platform for both creating AI-generated videos and a new form of social media. They explore the app’s cameo feature, which allows users to create digital avatars […]

Martian Microbes and Robotic Ruminations

2025/09/12

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood delve into NASA’s recent announcement about potential biosignatures found on Mars by the Perseverance rover. The conversation then shifts to the future of humanoid robots on Mars, with speculation on when the first robotic step might occur. They also touch upon the rapid advancements […]

AI, Dependence, and the Future of Work

2025/09/08

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for the future of work and personal dependence on tech. They discuss the introduction of AI in various sectors, the potential for AI to replace human jobs, and the importance of adapting to and […]

AI, Podcasts, and the Future of Creative Writing

2025/08/20

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the recent advancements in AI models and their implications for creative writing and podcasting. They discuss the introduction of open-source AI models, the nuances of AI-generated content, and share their personal experiences with […]

Navigating the AI Revolution with a Touch of Human Magic

2025/08/15

Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the latest in AI, discussing the release of GPT-4, MH-X AI, Elon Musk’s contributions, and the introduction of ChatGPT’s Agent Mode. They explore the potential of AI to revolutionize tasks from filling out PDFs to creating slide decks, while also touching on […]

AI’s Latest Whirlwind and Hollywood’s Future

2025/08/15

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the whirlwind of AI news, starting with Google’s I/O announcements, particularly their impressive V O 3 image generation model. They then shift to OpenAI’s advancements and discuss the intriguing, yet mysterious, hardware collaboration between OpenAI and Johnny Ive’s design firm. The trio also […]

AI, Dinosaurs, and the Future of Entertainment

2025/05/30

In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young explore the fascinating pace of AI development, demonstrating with a live example how a 2D image can be transformed into a 3D model. They discuss the potential of AI in creating new entertainment and gaming experiences, and the implications of job […]

Quantum Leaps, Human Cannonballs, and AI Evolution

2025/05/30

Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young dive into a variety of topics, starting with the potential signatures of life on the exoplanet K2-18b, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope’s findings. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including the evolution from hydraulic to electric motors in robotics and the implications […]

Of Mammoths and Mice: The Weird Science of De-Extinction

2025/03/21

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a nod to the anniversary of GPT-4, reflecting on its impact and the rapid pace of AI development. The conversation takes a historical detour to the Ramree Island crocodile attack during World War II, with Andrew using AI to sift […]

Read Podcasts – Weird Things podcast reviews

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329 reviews

Rush Bhatia 2020/03/09

Love.

My favorite people, my favorite podcast 👍🏻

Bikermanjohn 2019/09/20

All the eclectic topics I love

It’s like hanging out with my my nerdy friends with a beer.

twocolours04 2019/07/18

Based off news and funny as hell

Amazing show, backed up by news articles with interesting opinions from the hosts of the show. I will continue to listen again and again so glad I fou...

cerventus1 2017/08/16

Definately one of the MUST listen to podcast

Weird Things is the best podcast on , well weird things. It is science base and entertaining.

nature is undefeated 2019/01/30

GMO?

I was listening to boulevard of fiber dreams and I could help but have questions. GMO is a term that can cover a lot and it can be difficult to touch...

DethEngine 2018/06/03

Nothing Weird Here

So this is an okay Podcast, unless you're atually looking for WEIRD THINGS. It started out well, but has slowly just become an Elon Musk and space ex...

dwayne316 2017/12/21

Sorry

This show is not good.! You lost me at we are NASA fan.!!

Optimusgene 2017/03/01

Just Weird

I love Brian, Justin and Andrew. They are funny, fast and also bring the weird. Whether they are geeking out about Space X or discussing goblins in so...

Kylesk1 2016/08/16

The show keeps getting better and better

The post apocalyptic road trip is the best!! I was starting to miss the fictional adventures from the past shows but you guys brought them back.

firebreathingdragonlady 2016/12/13

loads of fun!

I was about to stop listening when the boys began sounding more like fanboys of Elon Musk (?)... but since they've pulled back to the great scenarios...

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