The Launch 🚀
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A weekly look at the launches, tech culture, and platform shifts shaping what comes next.
Episodes
Apple Moves In
Apple wants to take over your smart home, and we're breaking down what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and whether it's worth letting Apple move in.Apple’s “Welcome Home” Smart Home EventApple Announces HomeView Smart Home HubHomeView Requires an iPhone or iPad for Some AI FeaturesApple Launches Home Collection With Cameras, Locks, and ThermostatsApple Announces New Apple TV 4K With A19 and Siri AISiri AI Is Coming to Older Apple TV 4K ModelsApple Announces HomePod Mini 2 With Siri AIBullet Train by My Friend JimiMuse VM HacksMontana Is CrazyAll Biz Up Front, Party in the BackJust Focus on the LocationChurch Convert Done RightMusicBullet Train by My Friend Jimi
While I’m Gone
Chris tells an IT war story about the time one vacation email revealed an entire company held together by flaky drives, secret download links, and one guy’s brain. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostLinksVEVOR Push Lawn Sweeper 21" Leaf & Grass Collector 3.5 cu. ftFirefox 13 Release Post-MortemFirefox 13.0 Release NotesFirefox 12.0 Release Archivemdadm Manual PageLinux MD RAID DocumentationExt3 Filesystem DocumentationDisk2vhd — Microsoft SysinternalsMemtest86+ClamAV Scanning DocumentationBus Factor — Laws of Software EngineeringSort of Island LifeTiny House, Big PriceThe Halloween PivotMusicLet's Imagine By: Aaron Koenig
Web Browser? I hardly Know 'er!
Give an agent a browser, and suddenly it can do a lot more than search the web. We dig into Playwright, what that unlocks, and why it matters for Clanker Therapy 2. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostClanker Therapy 2 on MeetupAgent Op Guild on TelegramAgent Op Guild Matrix roomPlaywrightPlaywright on GitHubPlaywright MCPPlaywright MCP on GitHubPlaywright browser supportPlaywright Trace ViewerPlaywright CodegenPlaywright release notesThe Prototype Dome HomeRubik’s Cube Dome HomeThe Combo Dome HomeMusic“Home Grown Funk Take 2” by Jon Peterson
Irregular Test Results
The AI hacking panic gets a lot less impressive once the real details start coming out. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostIsraeli startup Irregular linked to AI hacks OpenAI, Anthropic, MetaWhy Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails - The New York TimesGoogle confirms Gemini models hacked three companies in May 2026 Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsarTrump's call for "AI Force" sets off scramble for new AI czarNebula CommanderThe Santa Fe CampSmall Town Home, Big Doll EnergyLive on a Space ShipMusic:Leaving The Country By bennyjeans
My Last Quest
I turn the Quest 3 into a spatial workstation, wire it into my AI agents, and discover one trick the Valve Frame should steal. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostMy Steam Frame ReviewVR 401: Accelerating Quest Development With Agentic WorkflowsMeta VR CLI OverviewMeta VR CLIMeta AI Tooling OverviewInstall Meta VR CLIGet Started With Android Apps on Horizon OSMeta Horizon OS Quick StartHorizon OS PlatformsTermux ReleasesMusicEndless Deja Vu By My Friend Jimi
AGI My Ass(tra)
Three of the biggest AI stories of the year landed at once. Somehow, everyone is excited about the wrong one. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostOpenAI calls GPT-6 Astra its most powerful model yet - CBS NewsNvidia's Jensen Huang Says 'AGI Has Arrived' and Congratulates OpenAI - Business InsiderOpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model autonomously completes Portal in 24 hours — feat cost just $571 in tokens World’s first public Tesla Cybercab ride (no steering wheel) - YouTubeNVIDIA to Acquire Hugging Face | NVIDIA BlogMusicHit the Target by Theo Katzman
Apple Ternover
Tim Cook is Fully Cooked, Apple hands the keys to a hardware guy, and the company’s next era starts with one very big AI problem. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLinksApple’s Ternus Has ‘Huge Shoes to Fill’ After Cook’s 2,300% Gain - BloombergTim Cook’s Apple: his 10 biggest wins and misses | The VergeApple Just Showed Me 50 Years of History That Nobody Has Ever Seen - WSJBreathtaking Unobstructed ViewsFor the Lawn EnthusiastMulti-Island LifestyleMusicOne Fine Day By: Right Said Fred
Not In My Back Yard
Everyone loves their tech, but now that the infrastructure is showing up, nobody wants it next door. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostLinksData Center Uproar Scrambles the Midterm ElectionGOP Issues Stark Warning to AI CompaniesGovernors' Races Are Being Buffeted by Data Center PoliticsThe Unexpected Winners of America's Data Center BoomAmericans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their AreaOpposition to Local Data Centers Rises SharplySkagit County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on New Data CentersUnited States Data Center Energy Usage Report: 2025 UpdateBerkeley Lab Data Center Energy Modeling and ForecastingData Centers in Virginia — Economic and Infrastructure Impact SummaryRatepayer Protection PledgeBuilding Community-First AI InfrastructureThe Data Center Era Reshaping AmericaData Centers "Dug Their Own Grave," Says Texas Gov. Greg AbbottAbove Ground Bunker in WATower Defense House EditionData Center SongMusicBloodshot Lies Funky By: The Doerfels
All Hail Voicemail
Your projects, problems, discoveries, and questionable decisions take center stage as we dig into a stack of listener voicemails. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLinksMerriest Christmas ContestHow Did The Tradition of Birthdays Begin? | Pump It UpThe AI Fixer UpperMain Character Syndrome HouseYou Gotta Live in Cali - Anything will do ShackMusicToo Many Chickens
Minimaxxing
Starlink Mini promises to kill the deadzone, but the real story is in the tradeoffs, hidden details, and the places where it works better than you’d expect. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLinks:Amazon.com : Starlink Mini BatteryROVEDGE MK-1 Starlink Mini Battery Tripod StandStarlink Mini Car Mount Suction Cup HolderStarlink - Home AssistantWhat are the differences between Starlink Mini and Standard 4 X? - Starlink Help CenterStarlink Service PlansStarlink MiniStarlink Roam Data AllowancesStarlink In-Motion UseThe AI Fixer UpperMain Character Syndrome HouseYou Gotta Live in Cali - Anything will do ShackMusicNevermind By: MOOKY
Coyote Ugly
Something is living among the rocks at the farm, and as we learn how coyotes sleep, hunt, and raise their young, the trail leads uncomfortably close to the chicken coop. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostDiffusion of Innovation Theory: The Adoption Curve - YouTubeCoyotes - Theodore Roosevelt National Park (U.S. National Park Service)Coexisting with Coyotes - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)Is There a Correlation Between Rodents and Backyard Chickens?MusicParticular Man by Abel James
Battery Wasn’t the Problem
Chris spent five nights camping in an EV, and the car handled everything he worried about. It was the problems he never anticipated that nearly ruined the trip. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web Boost1950's Hoover Constellation Vacuum Cleaner TV Commercial - YouTubeHavnby CloudCore 4.5-inch Foam Backseat Mattress for Tesla Model YTesla Model Y Air MattressBest Mattress Setup for Tesla Model Y Camping?The Perfect YouTube Project for the New TuberSUMK Tailgate Camping Tent with Canopy for Tesla Model Y JuniperOGERY Camping String Lights 4 in 1, 32.8FT Quick Storage 8 Modes ProtableTent Lamp 5 Packs Portable Tent Light Clip Hook Hurricane Emergency Lights LED Camping LightThe Established Tuber's Next Big ProjectMusicTanz am Druidenstein By: Ric Sattler
The Knives Are Out for Open Source AI
China’s open-source AI models are catching up fast, rattling American labs, threatening their business models, and triggering a growing push to regulate or outright block the competition. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostJim Cramer posted on X this morningThe Great Freakout Over Open-Source AI Has BegunAxios Report Says Trump administration reportedly reviving push to ban Chinese AI models following Kimi K3 launchDavid Sacks on XLook to Close and you Might get a SplinterPenthouse MaxieMillennium Tower Grand Penthouse SOLD for $13M - YouTubeMusicLost Summer By: Ollie
Flock Around and Find Out
More than 115,000 Flock-style cameras now scan America’s streets billions of times each month. But this summer, a growing resistance is taking matters, and the cameras, into its own hands. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostFlockHopper | See ALPR Surveillance Cameras Near YouFind Nearby ALPRs | DeFlockFlock's Surveillance Cameras Face Another Blow as LAPD Won't Renew The ContractLAPD Lets Agreement With Flock Safety Expire Over Privacy Concerns - Business InsiderAccess to this page has been deniedFlock cameras wrongly flag plates as stolen, lead to police stop in Plymouth - CBS MinnesotaFight Creepy ALPR Cameras | American Civil Liberties UnionApple vs OpenAI lawsuit: 8 bombshell accusations and how the legal war might change your next iPhone Apple lawsuit reveals how many of its former employees now work at OpenAIMusicShut It Down By: Robots Are Dix
The Windows Fingerprint
A Scattered Spider arrest reveals how a VPN wasn’t enough when Windows device telemetry helped investigators connect the dots. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostLinksi use openrc and i just strace my chrome and...browser\_dm\_token\_storage\_linux.cc - Chromium Code SearchScattered Spider - WikipediaNew Court Files Reveal How Microsoft Helped the FBI Identify Peter Stokes "Bouquet" (Scattered Spider Member) A Hacker's Arrest Reveals Microsoft Can Track Users Via a Windows Device ID Alleged Member of Criminal Cyber Hacking Group “Scattered Spider” Arrested in Finland and Extradited to the United States | United States Department of JusticeI Heard you Like a House on Stilts...Skip the River, Go for the LakeMusicTime By: The Fifty Four Plates
RAM Racket
A new lawsuit claims RAM prices are being driven by a conspiracy to fix supply, but is that the real story, or just cope? CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostLinksTech companies hike prices due to 'chipflation' - YouTubeRAM prices expected to rise another 40-50% in Q3 2026, and then 30% more in Q4 as AI demand outpaces supplyMajor RAM manufacturers sued for manipulating prices and demandToday, Micron announced a $250 million investment to increase long-term savings opportunities for children and families through Trump AccountsSpace Ship HouseA House with an Elevated StyleMusic:Is Anybody There? By: The Paisley Daze
Open Scare
Free and open AI models get cast as the villain, Valve’s Steam Machine gets mugged by RAM prices, and we check who’s selling the panic popcorn. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostIt's National Donut Day! Here's how chains are celebrating - YouTubeNational Donut Day - YouTubeChinese AI models raise cybersecurity concerns, new report warnsHow Booz Allen Hamilton Quietly Took Over U.S. Intelligence - YouTubeValve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049 | The VergeValve Steam Machine Review: GPU & CPU Benchmarks, SteamOS Test, Thermals, Noise, and Price - YouTubeSteam Machine Review: Valve's New Console/PC Hybrid - YouTubeEven Valve is Disappointed - Steam Machine Review - YouTubeThe PS6 Cannot Come Out in This Era of $1,000+ Consoles | Push SquareThe Steam Machine is the biggest victim of the RAMpocalypse to date, and that's made me unreasonably annoyed Here's What The Steam Machine Might Have Cost If Not For AIThe Great North TipLive Like a PirateMusicCherry, Cherry By: Right Said Fred
Out of Stock
SpaceX went public, raised more money than any IPO in history, and then traded like there were barely any shares to buy. Today we sort out the hype, the float, the Cursor deal, and what this actually says about the future of space and AI.SpaceX tops Amazon in market value as investors buy inTechnical factors are adding fuel to SpaceX's meme stock fireSpaceX Unlock scheduleSpaceX Agrees to $60 Billion Cursor Takeover Post-IPO - YouTubeSpaceX’s $60 Billion Deal to Buy Cursor Gives It More AI Coding PowerCursor on X: "We're excited to join forces with @SpaceX to advance the frontier of useful AI. Expect significant improvements to Cursor soon." / XInfuse - Video Player for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Vision ProFor the Homeschoolers Out ThereThe BasketClanker Therapy Highlight - YouTubeClanker Therapy Full Member RecordingMusicAgainst All Love • FM Rodeo
The Things Tim Didn't Tell Us
Angela and Chris catch up on the hobbies that survive real life, then sweep up the WWDC 2026 details that slipped under the AI hype. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web Boost Episode Links Apple Kicks Off WWDC 2026macOS 27 Lets You Resize iPhone MirroringiOS 27 Hints at Foldable iPhonewatchOS 27 Compatible Apple Watch ModelsApple Watch SE 3rd GenerationApple Watch Series 11Apple Watch Ultra 3Apple Podcasts Adds Video on Mac and Apple TVWeb BoostNot Even Fit for a Chicken CoopOne for the InvestorsFor the Canada PivotAgent Op Guild on TelegramAgent Op Guild on MatrixClanker Therapy MeetupMusicWhat You Mean To Me by Strange Love
Remember the Friday Stream
Angela shares her latest household gadget rabbit hole, Chris reveals a few secret plans, and we say goodbye to binge watching as the shared TV obsession fades into the algorithmic void. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostJoin the Telegram Group Agent Op Guild on TelegramOr the Matrix room Agent Op Guild on MatrixFriday, June 12, 2026pick it up • whomeverRobotic vacuum cleanerThe Best Robot Vacuums of 2026 | Reviews by WirecutterAmerican's David Marchick on AI disruption: Not seeing the net job loss people had predicted - YouTubeThese are the brand new disguised Automated License Plate Reader cameras in ArizonaMusicJunkyard of Dreams By: Jawbone
Holy IPO
Anthropic went to the Vatican to tell the Pope their AI is experiencing "fear and grief."A genuine moral warning, or the most brilliant pre-IPO marketing stunt in tech history? CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostBirds of Law ShirtEncyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power - Vatican NewsPope Aligns With Anthropic, Co-Founder on AI DebateCheapest Home In Skagit County Listed For $45KA Barn with $3m Worth of StyleSWAG Studio MusicLost Summer By: Ollie
Birds of Law
How the accidental chicken farmer pulled it together and built the ultimate chicken fort. Plus, the conclusion to the AI trial of the year. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostMusk has lost his case against OpenAI in the most anti-climactic way possible. Less than 2 hours of jury deliberation despite 3 weeks of testimony and hundreds of documents. The jury didn't weigh in on whether Musk was right or wrong, they just said he faOne word statement from Elon Musk's lawyer Marc Toberoff to reporters walking out of the courtroom: "Appeal."the AI trial of the century ending with procedural whimper rather a bang; the jury agreed that Musk was too late but never weighed in on the questions of whether OpenAI did was legitimate.Sawyer Merritt: Marc Toberoff on today's verdict: "I have a one-word reaction: Appeal. This war is not over. We firmly believe what happened with OpenAI was wrong on a very basic level that you can't raise millions of dollars in a publicly subsidized charity, and when it suits you, just turn into a for-profit operation where the officers and directors of the charity enrich themselves to the tune of billions..."I'm seeing lots of confusion about why the statute of limitations issue came to a trial at all. Musk and OpenAI disagreed about when Musk could have reasonably become convinced that OpenAI was "stealing a charity," as he alleges.Music:Call Me Medley By: Kurtisdrums
Bid Rejected
eBay dodged a bullet this week, and we dig into the wild story of GameStop’s attempted hostile takeover. Plus, we start plotting summer plans and do a quick check-in on the Musk v. Altman trial. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web Boost Episode Links This is the End of Week Two of Musk v Altman TrialShivon Zilis, Mother of Musk's Children, Testifies in OpenAI TrialOpenAI Trial Enters Final WeekMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella Testifies in OpenAI TrialSam Altman Takes the Stand in Trial Against Elon MuskeBay HistoryeBay to Acquire PayPaleBay 2016 Annual ReporteBay 2021 Annual ReporteBay 2025 SEC FilingGameStop Offers to Buy eBay for $56 BillionGameStop CEO Ryan Cohen on $56B eBay OfferGameStop Makes $56 Billion Bid for eBayeBay Spurns GameStop’s Offer as Not Credible or AttractiveLand with a Box on ItTriangle HouseWhat Does a $20M Home Look Like? Music Lord Have Mercy by Right Said Fred
Safety for You, Features for Me
The Musk v. Altman trial is getting messy fast — and nobody’s walking away clean. Musk wants the story to be a stolen mission. OpenAI wants it framed as a sore-loser lawsuit from a rival. Plus, Chris finds his perfect Starter Bunker, and Ang ruminates on the eternal problem of photo management. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web Boost Google, Microsoft, and xAI will allow the US government to review their new AI models | The Verge Joe Lonsdale on AI regulation: National review should be as limited and targeted as possible - YouTube Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says - YouTubeEvery day new evidence is added to the Musk v Altman trial - YouTubeStarter BunkerA Tiny House for Chris Music: Temptation By: The Paisley Daze
Big Tech Receipts
With a full LinuxFest Northwest crew is still in the mix, we dig into our favorite kind of drama, big tech email leaks. Then, Chris explains why he’s skipping conference talks this year. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with Fountain1988 - Olive Garden Commercial - YouTubeToo many breadsticks at Olive Garden? - YouTubeElon Musk And Sam Altman Go To Court — Everything You Need To Know - YouTubeMusk v. Altman: Jury selected in trial that could alter AI's future - YouTubeMusic:Mr. Videoman By: Prosperous Soul
High Availability Hens
Chris is one month into chicken dad life, almost nothing has gone as planned, and we react to Tim Cook stepping down. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:Cool BirdsBird Setup in the RVSigns of CoccidiosisWe Found Him: An Interview with Saxsquatch - Riot FestTim Cook to step down as Apple CEO - YouTubeApple's Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO - MacRumorsJohn Ternus to Succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, Faces AI and Product Challenges - BloombergMusic: Cold Hearted By: snju
Fake News is Good News
Some of our favorite parody news from around the web, plus a stinky chicken update, and a nostalgic lookback at GPS navigation tech for our cars. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:1986: Satellite Navigation for Cars of the Future BBC Archive - YouTubeIn-Car Sat Nav? Without a Satellite? In 1971? BBC Archive - YouTube The OnionNinja Parade Slips By Town Unnoticed Once Again - YouTubeAmerican Baked Potato Association Study Finds It Best To Load ’Er Up - The OnionBabylon Bee | Fake News You Can Trust42-Minute Delay As Dad Asked To Empty Cargo Pants At TSA Checkpoint | Babylon BeeGrandma Announces She Has Finally Joined MyFace | Babylon BeeSudo SatiricalMan Disillusioned With Firefox Vows to Build Own InternetIf Ozempic Commercials Were Honest | [Ozempic, GLP-1, Monjauro Parody] - YouTubeCozy Little Fixer UpperThe Center of a Home is KeyBumpy in BellinghamMUSIC: I'm A Celebrity By: Right Said Fred
History Made
The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth, and they've already made history. We'll look at the highlights, tech issues, and how that ride around the dark side went. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:WordleArtemis II Crew Speaks From SpaceArtemis II Crew Speaks From Space — Intense Unexpected MomentTwo Microsoft OutlooksHouston, Bluetooth Won't PairArtemis II Astronaut Finds Two Outlook Instances Running on ComputersMoment NASA Loses Contact With Artemis II CrewArtemis II Distance Record ClipArtemis II Crew Headed Back to Earth After Lunar FlybyCrew Reestablished Contact With Mission Control After Expected 40-Minute Communications BlackoutArtemis II: What's on the Menu?A Visual Guide to Artemis II and Previous Missions to the MoonFirst Photo of Lunar Eclipse From Artemis II Crew Looks Almost Too Good to Be RealEmotional Artemis II Moment as Crew Names Moon Crater “Carroll”MUSIC: I Need a Little By The RetrogradeAlmost Nothin but DreamsNeed a Bit of TidyNow This Is a Compound for Chickens
Accidental Chicken Farmer
Chris' farm has new management, and they are extremely small. Six baby chicks, instant family buy-in, and the start of a whole new adventure. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:LFNW2026 - Back to RootRaising Chickens For Dummies5 Things To Feed Your Chickens So They Lay Eggs All Year - YouTubeThe most important chicken keeping advice I'll ever give you. - YouTubeOmlet Eglu: The Chicken Coop That Will Make You a Better Chicken Parent - YouTubeOur Chicken Tunnels, Coop, and Run Setup around the Garden - YouTubeThe fancy solution: Eglu Pro Extra Large Chicken Coop with Runs | OmletNASA prepares for Artemis II launch - YouTubeArtemis II Explained | 2026 Mission to the Moon - YouTubeVery Tiny Living in NYA Kids Idea of a CastleMusic:Disco Swag - By: The Doerfels
Empty Nests and Pleasure Chests
Chris and Ang imagine the next chapter after the kids leave home, Brent survives a packed week, and we dig into a fantastic batch of calls. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: EMPTY NEST - Opening Theme Song Credits Nightingale — Karaoke from your music libraryOnion HouseDisaster-resilient LuxuryThis Home Survives EF5 Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Costs $0 to Heat. The LA FlexMusic:Justin Lantrip • If I Could See The Future
Full Self Drying
Self-driving cars are closer than most people realize, and they’re already out on the road with you. We dig into the latest robotaxi hype, the skepticism, and the road trip that changed our minds. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes Students help classmates stay engaged with 'Fidgets for the Future' Where to check out Tesla’s Cybercab during SXSWTesla now has a car with no steering wheel - YouTubeAre Driverless Freight Trucks the New Way to Transport Goods? - YouTubeTesla falls after senators voice skepticism about FSD and lack of lidar - Sherwood NewsTesla cofounder ousted by Musk calls autonomous driving feature ‘crap’ and ‘way too immature’ for the road | FortuneFull Self-Driving (Supervised) Vehicle Safety Report | TeslaChris' FSD MilesCalm Traffic Needs More Than Calm Driving - YouTubeLucid unveils Lunar Robotaxi in bid to challenge Tesla's Cybercab in the autonomous ride hailing raceRobotaxi | TeslaFSD V14.2.2.5 vs Oversized Load: I can’t get over how often this is happening on 14.2.2.5. Man explains why the Tesla Model Y has completely taken over Norway’s roadsTesla has revealed that the Model Y was #1 best-selling car overall in the world in 2025 for a third year in a rowA Compund for a Brent KingBig Island Vibes for a Big PriceTriple Geodesic Dome House With a 20-Foot Indoor WaterfallMUSIC: Lady, You Shot Me! By: Longy
Green Beer, Gone Marriage
Green beer and ancient legends are the easy part. It’s the memories attached to the day that make it unforgettable. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: BBC News — St. Patrick’s Day parades, dancing and Chicago river dyed greenChicago Tribune — Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with green river and paradeSam the Cooking Guy — Corned Beef Recipe VideoGuinness-Spiked Ice Cream with Guinness BrowniesTiny Red House — 1222 28th St NW, Washington, DC$11M Massachusetts Ave NW Townhouse ListingReddit Discussion — Abandoned Massachusetts Ave MansionSkinny Witch House — Seattle, WAMusic:Shadow Man — Empath Eyes
Panic from the Past
In 1896, critics claimed the bicycle was "the devil’s advance agent." In 1860, doctors swore trains traveling over 30 mph caused "instant insanity." Today, the panic has a new face and a $20 million price tag. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: Tech News — AI Regulation & Lobbying Anthropic to Donate $20M to AI Regulation-Backed PAC (Reuters)Anthropic CEO Pushes Regulation Favoring Big Companies (Reason)Context: Anthropic & OpenAI Plan IPO (YouTube)Anthropic CEO: AI Will Surpass Humans SoonClaude Identifies as DeepSeek — stevibe on XAnthropic Can De-Anonymize Users — Lukasz Olejnik on XAI’s Biggest Builders Are Now Its Biggest Lobbyists (Forbes)Past Technology PanicsDoes the Bicycle Make Women Cruel?Edison Brings Electricity to New York CityThe 1912 War on Fake PhotosWar of the Worlds Panic Was Anti-Radio PropagandaVictorian Fear of Railway MadnessReese’s / Hershey StoryReese’s Family Member Accuses Hershey of Cheaper IngredientsGrandson of Reese’s Inventor Criticizes Hershey (AP News)Obama & AliensObama Says Aliens Are Real (Short)Obama Clarifies Alien CommentsMusicDirt and Sand — Strange Love
Apple Killed the YouTube Star
Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: Apple Podcasts Video SwitchingApple Announces Video PodcastsPublish Video to Apple PodcastsApple Video Podcast DemoApple Podcasts Video DetailsMake Video Podcasting OpenAI-Written Rental Listing2024 AI in 2026 Crazy Photo“Fixer Upper” Lake City HomeThe Purple Paradise MansionMusic:Apex By: Empath Eyes
Discord's Discord
Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:LynsaTac Shower ThermometerOver the Door Shower Caddy2 Tier Soap Dish HolderFrameless Shower Door Bottom Seal for Glass DoorsRain-X 630542 Shower Door Water RepellentMr. Clean Magic Eraser SpongeOxygenics 26488 BodySpa RV Handheld ShowerDiscord will require a face scan or ID for full access next monthDiscord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users - Ars TechnicaHas anyone packet sniffed the age verification thing? Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs - Ars TechnicaDiscord will gate features behind age verificationDiscord to Debut Its First Mobile Ads Amid IPO ChatterDiscord reports positive numbers in early Quests measurement testQ4 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note: Discord IPO Preview - PitchBookYouTube Music adding 'AI Playlist' with text prompts"YouTube Premium and @YouTubeMusic YouTube Music Adds AI Playlist Generator for Premium UsersAll basement No ProblemsInvest in People?Music:Hey Love! By: Marína Ósk
Move Fast, Leak Things
All the bot hype has resulted in some hilariously bad security vulnerabilities. Who could have seen that coming? We'll cover some of the worst. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: Seahawks fans from around the world descend on Bay Area for Super Bowl 2026 - YouTubePro Football Champion 2026 Predictions & Odds | PolymarketMoltbook: Where AI agents go to socialize with peers - YouTubeReuters: Moltbook social media site for AI agents had major security hole“You all do realize @moltbook is just a REST API and you can literally post anything you want there”RentAHuman.ai - Hire Humans for AI Agents | MCP IntegrationGit & GitHub Crash Course for Beginners [2026] - YouTubeGit and GitHub - Full Course - YouTubeCups and Saucers For All Kinda Creepy Kings Palace in UtahDon't Judge A Book by its Cover in New MexMusic:Row Your Boat: Justin Lantrip
The Moltbot Moment
People are buying Mac minis to run a bot. Seriously. We explain the ClawdBot (now Moltbot) frenzy, what it does, and why some folks are convinced this definitely requires a $700 Mac. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes:Subaru Aftermarket, Performance & Replacement Parts | Subimods — Subimods.comTesery - Tesla Premium Accessories StoreAmazon.com: How Amazon Automotive helps you find the perfect fitting parts: AutomotiveMoltbot — Personal AI Assistant BIG NEWS: We've molted! Clawdbot → Moltbot Clawd → Molty Same lobster soul, new shell.Architecture - Moltbotclawdbot is a security nightmare - YouTubeClawdHubOcean BunkerHangar HomeHandy Skills:self-improving-agent — ClawdHubgog — Google Workspace CLI for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Contacts, Sheets, and Docs.excel — ClawdHubremind-me — ClawdHubauto-updater — ClawdHubhumanizer — ClawdHubweather — ClawdHubgithub — ClawdHubagent-browser — ClawdHubMusic:On the Road to Austin By ChrisLAS
Syncing Like It’s 1999
We discuss why the ultimate power move for your digital sovereignty is a $10 USB port. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:FreshRSS – Self-hosted feed aggregator. Immich – High-performance local photo backupObsidian – Private, local-first markdown notes.NetNewsWire – Clean, fast RSS for Mac and iOS.Home Assistant – Open-source local home automation.Local-First Web – The philosophy of owning your data.Supernote – For Those Who WriteFreshRSS Extensions:News Assistant – https://github.com/reply2future/xExtension-NewsAssistantArticle Summary – https://github.com/LiangWei88/xExtension-ArticleSummaryOllama Summarizer – https://github.com/fspv/xExtension-OllamaSummarizerFreshRSS Notifier (Firefox) – https://addons.mozilla.org/en-CA/firefox/addon/freshrss-notifier/FreshRSS-Notify (Firefox) – https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/freshrss-notify-webextension/WebSub/PubSubHubbub support (built into FreshRSS) – https://freshrss.org/freshrss-supports-pubsubhubbub.htmlGitHub - automatic-ripping-machine/automatic-ripping-machine: Automatic Ripping Machine (ARM) ScriptsA new Start in Rural MississippiThe FULL Open ConceptMUSIC:I Hate Airbnbs By ChrisLASI Hate Airbnbs Podcastindex.org
Road Wisdom
Chris and Angela know their own hobbies cold—but how well do they know each other’s? Plus, Chris drops his best road-trip apps, services, and money-saving tips. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainVideo Version: Road Wisdom | The Launch! 50 - YouTubeShow Notes:Highway RadarReal-time hazard, police, and traffic alerts crowdsourced by drivers.FreeCampsitesCommunity-mapped free and low-cost places to camp and overnight.iExit – Interstate Exit GuideFind gas, food, and services at upcoming highway exits.AllStays – Rest Stops PlusDetailed data on rest areas, truck stops, and overnight parking.SēkrCurated free and paid overnight spots with community reviews.AutioLocation-aware audio stories that play automatically as you drive.HipcampCampsites and unique stays on private land, from rustic to luxe.Drive WeatherVisualize weather conditions along your entire driving route.Useful ServicesCuriosio – AI Trip PlannerPlans trips optimized for low cost, interesting stops, or fewer crowds.RoadtrippersPlan routes with scenic stops, attractions, and RV-friendly constraints. Autopilot helps optimize long, multi-day road trips.Harvest HostsUnique RV Camping at Farms, Wineries, Breweries, & More.MUSIC:Slight Curiosity By: Circle the Earth
Domicile Debates
Ang’s setting goals. Chris is setting themes. Same year, very different strategies, and a few personal bangers for the year ahead. Let the planning begin. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web Boost Show Notes: Video Version: Domicile Debates | Launch 49 - YouTubeYearly Themes Instead of Resolutions Escapees Mail Service - Domicile & ResidencyInformed Delivery - Mail & Package Notifications | USPSThe Theme System JournalA Drug Den Fixer Upper You can VisualizeSword-wielding man offers 'squatter removal' service in Bay Area - YouTubeSword-wielding man offers 'squatter removal' service in Bay AreaMusic: Nowhere Anywhere By: Survival Guide
Influencer on Demand
Powerful AI tools are setting the stage for brand-owned influencers. A perfect corporate mouthpiece, and a looming economic threat to human creators. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:Video Version: Watch this week's LaunchRobyn Schall6 Pack 12 Inch Confetti Cannon Multicolor Confetti Popper Party Shooter Happy New Years Eve Party Supplies 2026Lightspeed Partner Says Sora Will Make Creators 'Far Less Valuable' - Business InsiderWhy Lightspeed Bet on xAI, Neuralink, Suno, Granola, & Pika | Michael Mignano - YouTubeAlmost Fresh EggsAd Read for High Performance CigsLeft Overs Dog FoodValue 4 ValueChrisLAS RapsFlooded StudioChris Hits a Deer‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listensPost by Roman Mars$780,000 in Ocean City, WA$199,900 for now…Music:Closer to Somewhere By: The Retrograde
47: The Few Times We Sounded Smart
For the holidays, we’re cracking open the vault with never-before-heard clips and a special twist, and even a few rare moments we actually sounded smart. Festive, surprising, and just self-aware enough. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainMusic:My Man Hates Christmas By: M & The 501s
46: Nature Chose Violence
An atmospheric river hits the Pacific Northwest, stranding Chris on an island. As floodwaters rise fast, he shares what it’s like when your only road out disappears. Plus, a van update with Brent. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes:Third day of atmospheric river ahead for Wednesday | WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE - YouTubeSkagit River to exceed 2021 flood, upriver residents urged to prepare for evacuation - YouTubeSkagit County orders Level 3 evacuations as Skagit River rises rapidly | FOX 13 Seattle - YouTubeBREAKING: City of Burlington under evacuation orders - YouTubeCoast Guard rescues people stranded by Washington flooding - YouTubeCoast Guard rescues people stranded by Washington flooding - YouTubeSkagit County under NWS Flood Watch, Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation warning issued - YouTubeTsunami stone - WikipediaTsunami Stones: Ancient Japanese Markers Warn Builders of High Water - 99% InvisibleW1209 Temperature Control Switch (Thermostat Sensor Module)Amazon.com: HiLetgo 2pcs W1209 12V DC Digital Temperature ControllerTypes of relays to control low temperature charging for your LiFePo4 batteries - YouTubeCold Temperature LiFePO4 Heater on a Budget! Beginner Friendly - YouTubeRaccoon found passed out in bathroom of Virginia ABC Store after breaking in, ransacking shelves - YouTubeIn-N-Out nixes '67' from ticket system due to '6-7' trendMusic:Run To Safer Ground By: Heidi J Masters
45: Apple is Cooked
A mass executive exit is tearing through Apple’s leadership ranks. The biggest shake-up since Steve Jobs is unfolding in real time, and we think we know why now. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes: Apple's executive shake-up continues. - YouTubeThe Apple Executive Exodus Visualized Apple chip chief weighs exit: Report - YouTubeApple chip leader Johny Srouji squashes exit rumors - YouTubeTim Cook Tells WIRED No Specific Time, but Sooner than LaterApple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook, FT reports | REUTERS - YouTubeTim Cook says he plans to retire within the next 10 years - AppleTrackWhen will Tim Cook leave Apple? | Trade on KalshiCult Compound Ready to GoBrutalism isn't just for Governments HouseMusic:Man! It's Christmas By: Jimmie Bratcher
44: Don't Ignore Nora
Chris is suiting up for the biggest fight of the winter, and what he’s up against might surprise you. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web Boost Show Notes TSA says travelers with no REAL I.D. face a hefty fee - YouTubeHealth Watch: Norovirus - YouTubeDoctor's Best PepZin GI, Zinc-L-Carnosine ComplexAnother Crack at a Classic Idea…The Prepper RouteMusic: Cold Hearted By: snju
43: Birds of a Feather
Yet more Flock camera drama from one secret button trick. Meanwhile, Flock clones are spilling into bathrooms, RF trackers, and every “smart safety” gadget in sight. It’s getting bigger, not smarter. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes Researchers say Flock cameras are easy to hack - YouTubeWe Hacked Flock Safety Cameras in under 30 Seconds. - YouTubeFlock Camera Vulnerability: It's Worse Than You ThinkWashington court rules Flock Safety camera images are public records Stanwood, Sedro-Woolley appeal Flock public records decision | HeraldNet.com$8 License Plate Privacy Tip that really works! Privacy taught by a real-world Private Investigator. - YouTubeMore than 600 Flock camera locations in Hampton Roads are public for the first time. See the map. – The Virginian-PilotYakima organization urging city leaders to turn off Flock traffic cameras - OPBColumbia’s use of Flock cameras raises concerns | Local | columbiamissourian.comAutomated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)| Definition & Benefits｜GetacGunshot Detection and License Plate Reader Security AlertCHP warns Flock over sharing of surveillance data with federal government | KTVU FOX 2Oakland Committee Rejects $2.25M Surveillance Contract with Flock Safety - Davis VanguardWireless Intrusion Detection System for Rogue Devices | InpixonAlton Brown Cooks Food | Episode 1: The Big Bird - YouTubeDo you need a land use permit if it's underwater half the day?I Love a House w/a Theme!MusicVoodoo Queen By: Abel James
42: The Scam Behind AI
AI panic, hype, and confusion don’t just sprout out of the ground. We break down the four-part method behind the narrative keeping everyone spun up. After this, you’ll never hear an AI headline the same way again. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes: US Mint in Philadelphia to press final pennyU.S. Mint ends production of the penny - YouTubeAnthropic CEO warns that without guardrails, AI could be on dangerous path - YouTubeWhy Anthropic's AI Claude tried to contact the FBI - YouTubeBobiverse Series by Dennis E. TaylorBobiverse (5 book series) Kindle EditionR-Hpharma Sitcom By RpodcastDeveloper Convicted for Kill Switch That Activated When He Got FiredAn AI Podcasting Machine Is Churning Out 3,000 Episodes a Week Examples:Quantum Dev Digest POODLE!Bass Fishing DailyBird Flu Tracker Relationship and Dating Advice DailyDallas-Fort Worth News and Info TrackerSearch results for "Quiet Please" MusicComet For Two By: Shane Philips
41: Turn the Flock Off
Flock cameras are back in the headlines, and not in a good way. We called it, and now the stories are flying in. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:Inside the Growing Trend of Homeowners Creating Dumb Homes - YouTube"Dumb homes" are the latest design trendOpen Home FoundationAurora police show how Flock cameras work behind the scenes - YouTubeFlock Recenty Partned with Ring and Planning AIWoman says police used Flock cameras to wrongfully accuse her of theft - YouTubeDystopian Town Sends Lying Cop To Innocent Woman's Home - YouTubeDystopian Town Sends Lying Cop To Innocent Woman's Home - The Civil Rights LawyerThe Civil Rights LawyerDenver mayor extends license plate camera contract without council approval - YouTubeWashington city turns off license plate readers after records request - YouTubeHillsborough cancels Flock cameras contract over data concerns - YouTubeThey call it.. The Illuminati Guest HouseMusicHeidi J Masters • Run To Safer Ground
40: Warm and Brown for the Holidays
Traditions, a touch of chaos, and plenty of pie. We talk about our favorite holiday, what makes it special, and what you might want to steal for your own celebration. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:Good Eats Roast Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe | Alton BrownHuanted InnMusic:Flood Gates By: Justin Lantrip
39: Shirtless in Seattle
Chris puts his insomnia to the test. With data, tracking, and an AI-powered plan to finally sleep better. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:Silo seriesHealth Auto Export - JSON+CSV on the App StoreAmazon.com: Trace Minerals ZeroLyte Amazon.com: 120 Count Magnesium Glycinate GummiesAmazon.com: Magnesium L ThreonateInteresting Bank for sale in Cumby, TX for $249,900201 W Main St, Cumby, TX 75433 | MLS #20608480 | Zillow‘Flintstones’ House Declared ‘Public Nuisance’ By California Town | NBC Nightly News - YouTubeBay Area's 'un-ignitable' Flintstone House may stand test of time45 Berryessa Way, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | ZillowTake an exclusive look inside California's 'Flintstone House' - YouTubeMusic:Sleep Is On The Way By: Arthur Yoria