Apr 4, 2026
Sharks are so old. How old are they? They’re so old that you’ll be shocked to hear of all of the things that haven’t been on earth as long as sharks. Darren gives us a unique history of the earth by exploring the ages of very old things and contrasting them to the very long time that sharks have been around. Adam...
Mar 21, 2026
What impact do digital devices like laptops, tablets and smart phones, both inside and outside of the classroom, have on childrens’ ability to learn? Adam questions the assumption that these devices are always positive, and examines the research on the topic. Darren gives us two book reviews. First up...
Mar 5, 2026
There has been a lot of news lately about Moltbook AI, a network of Artificial Intelligence agents who are interacting with each other in great numbers in a virtual space. Darren separates fact from fiction as he explores many fascets of this emerging technology and what it could mean for the future. Then Adam...
Feb 19, 2026
This week’s show is all about the law. Growing up our parents told us all kinds of things were illegal, such as driving with the dome light on in the car, riding in the back of a pickup truck, skipping school or playing Ding Dong Ditch. Adam explores whether any of these things are actually illegal, and asks if our...
Jan 29, 2026
After decades of doing the podcast we have finally gotten around to recording an episode entirely dedicated to orange cats. Darren examines just what’s going on with orange cats acting weird on the Internet and in real life. Is Orange Cat Energy a thing or are humans just stereotyping orange taby cats? Adam explores...