Ep. 183: Crime and the Evolution of San Fransisco
No one would argue that San Fransisco is a city like none other, so it should come as no surprise that its evolution is as unique as its culture. In…
*BONUS* – Authentically 90’s: Floppy Disks, Analog Video, and 99 Cent Rentals
The 90's were Blockbuster's heyday. Back then, flobby drives ruled, HDMI didn't exist, and movie rentals were ninety-nine cents. There is one place on the planet where that is still…
Ep. 182: The Last Blockbuster on the Planet
In 2011, Blockbuster went bankrupt. So how is there is a Blockbuster operating in Bend, Oregon in 2021? The answer to that is complicated, but I attempt to untangle it…
*BONUS* – The Future of Death
The Right to Die is a controversial topic in many countries, and a company called EXIT is capitalizing on that uncertainty. Their CEO is creating a DIY death coffin that…
Ep. 181: Sex Robots, Artificial Wombs, and Lab-Grown Meat
As technology marches forward, humans are achieving things that were thought to exist only in science fiction. In her new book 'Sex Robots and Vegan Meat', Jenny Kleeman looks at…
Ep. 180: Down On Skid Row
My first introduction to Skid Row was the catchy little number in the musical "Little Shop of Horrors". I had no idea that is was referring to the largest recognized…
*BONUS* – The Original Batmobile
Due to the popularity of both the look and gadgetry of the 1966 Batmobile, it became a signature staple of the Batman mythos. Prior to the TV series, the Batmobile…
Ep. 179: The 1966 Batman Bat-show
The original Batman television show may not be treated with much respect today, but it was an absolute trailblazer in terms of getting superheroes respect in pop culture. The success…
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