“The Iron Men of Silicon Valley”

“A self-destructive two-headed lizard”

“I have bad news, Mr President”

Roger and Tom discuss the evolution of plates, and learn the word ‘Charger’ for a decorative place setting element. They also comment on Doctor Who, Kick-Ass and why aliens haven’t visited us.

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Will increased communication help, harm, or do nothing to make the world a better place? Roger Chang and Scott Fletcher help us figure out these and other burning questions of the future.


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“Lord British is rolling in his grave”

“My cleaning sense is tingling.”

Roger hosts Scott Johnson (Frogpants Network) and Ayleen Gaspar (October Toys) to chat about movie adaptations mined from our childhood. Also will the extraterrestrials ruin us? Stephen Hawking thinks they’re all borging around and we should steer clear.

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