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Join Will and Mango as they try to mediate the world’s weirdest arguments about borders, including the ongoing fight for an island of puffins and a centuries-old struggle to control a quarter mile of mountain. Plus: One man’s efforts to make his daughter an abandoned desert princ ... Show More

Why are people getting plastic surgery on their fingerprints? Why was the Civil War such a golden era for procedures? And why is everyone suddenly obsessed with the length of their philtrums? Will and Mango take a brisk walk through the history of plastic surgery. This episode or ... Show More

Teleportation is a major mode of travel in science fiction, but when will it become a reality? To find out, Mango and Gabe are grappling with the history and theoretical science behind one of humanity’s most anticipated technologies. Along the way, they explore the surprising con ... Show More

What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you expect, says toy historian Chris Byrne. From Matchbox cars and Barbie to Rubik's Cube and Squishmallows, he explores how playthings reflect cultural values and influence who you becom ... Show More

<p>In episode 119, we learn about robots for Antonio of Houston, Texas.  What makes a robot a robot?  Who invented robots?  What is the largest robot in the world?  Learn all about robots, and the awesome robot Olivia built, in this week's episode.</p> <p>Send Us An E-mail - curi ... Show More

AFTERBUZZ TV — Robots In Disguise edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Transformers: Robots In Disguise. In this episode hosts Katie Cullen, Alexis Torres, and Megan Salinas break discuss episode 25 with Arif S. Kinchen. ABOUT TRANSFORMERS: Transformers: Robots in Disgui ... Show More

Hi. We're off this week, but we have a little secret: We actually used to have another podcast about the internet for 38 episodes, called TLDR. So If you've already listened to all of Reply All, why not give TLDR a try? You can subscribe on iTunes or any other podcatcher, and her ... Show More

Today we revisit an episode on the technology of yesteryear. Long before Czech playwright Karel Capek coined the term "robot" in his 1920 play "R.U.R.," mechanized creations - automata - were being created without electronics or computers. Many were simple, but they paved the way ... Show More

AFTERBUZZ TV — Robots In Disguise edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Transformers: Robots In Disguise. In this episode hosts Katie Cullen, Alexis Torres, and Megan Salinas break discuss episode 26 with Arif Kinchen, Eric Buaza, Therese Trujillo, and David Hartman. ABOU ... Show More

AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, ... Show More

In which our heroes transform from a robot into a car, from a car into a tiger, and from a tiger back into a robot as we ask do Transformers get tired?Check out our upcoming lives shows and purchase your tickets for our UK tour right here; http://www.sanspantsradio.com/live/ Want ... Show More

The world has a new #1 airplane company: Airbus — Airbus’s market value just passed Boeing for the 1st time ever. We want to talk about their 12-year waitlist.The Rubik’s Cube toy that’s messed with your minds is surging right now — It sells $75M/year by defying the screen.And xA ... Show More

Welcome to the debut episode of the So Cultured Podcast! 🎙️ in todays episode Taz will explore the mind-bending possibility of humans having their own software upgrades, through unlocking the new capabilities of gene editing!Through this, Taz sheds light on the latest advancemen ... Show More