Phase2Phase

May 24 2023 91 ep. 30 mins

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Long-form discussions and lowbrow humor on topics that would be unbelievable if they weren't true.

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Talkin Nerdy: VR Update (Summer 2023)

May 24 2023 4 mins

Here comes a new challenger!And the shocking return of an old cast member from season 1! For the latest in virtual dopamine delivery, we turn to our resident nerd.***LINKS:PSVR2 SalesQuest 3 Google/Samsung ReturnApple's HeadsetShockwave Suit***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalIf you liked what you heard and can afford to help us grow, please throw a couple bucks our way. If

Talkin Nerdy: PlayStation VR 2

Mar 26 2023 19 mins

It's been a month since Markus got his newest gizmo. How does he feel about it?Protip: Take a drink every time Markus says "Immersive"Support the show

Proxy War with Russia (Ukraine)

Mar 20 2023 10 mins

Almost exactly one year after Russia's invasion of its neighbor Ukraine, Markus and Drew discuss how America came to be involved in this bloody conflict. Officially involved only from a support standpoint, by providing not only billions of dollars but also an array of sophisticated military hardware. Supplying everything from brand new Abrams tanks to F-16 jet fighters and of cours

Chinese Spy Balloon Narrative Full of Hot Air?

Mar 06 2023 9 mins

3 weeks after the Chinese "spy balloon" that blatantly defied US airspace, and casually floated across the lower 48, Markus and Drew discus if this story was merely a distraction from the train derailment and environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio? But why the distraction, if indeed it is one? Who's to blame and who benefits?Perhaps it's the War Machine, doing what it does

ChatGPT and Generative AI

Feb 21 2023 30 mins

Every civilization throughout our history has taken part in the shaping of its society and ultimately its own destiny, built on the foundations of human ingenuity and the unique drive to be better. In the strive for social progress and the instinctual desire to harness the power of technology, we built machines to help us. This new mechanized era coupled with ever increasing automa

CULTS: The Psychological Sway of Bad Shepherds

Jun 26 2022 145 mins

Why are we so collectively desperate for belonging? To understand this world and our place in it? What is it that calls to us to find the secret knowledge from the beyond? Join us, as we do a brief dive into the dark waters of cults. In this episode we examine JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, HEAVEN'S GATE, THE PEOPLE'S TEMPLE and THE MANSON FAMILY. The groups, their leaders, founders and the

Johnny Depp v Amber Heard

May 02 2022 5 mins

Uh oh! Did we just become a celebrity gossip podcast!? You can't avoid it, so we talked about it. But who is at fault here? Should we do more commentary as half-informed outsiders?You decide.***LINKS:Really?***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport the show

Elon Musk Buys Twitter

Apr 27 2022 8 mins

There's a new sheriff in Twitter town. But what changes will it bring? Will it be a bastion of free speech, or a cesspool of internet trolls?You decide.***LINKS:Hyperloop TestingElon Buys TwitterFollower count changesChinese Consulate in Houston burns docs in courtyard***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport the show

Talkin Nerdy: Dolby Cinema

Apr 02 2022 6 mins

Has Markus finally finished his quest for audiovisual perfection!? Find out in this thrilling retelling!***LINKS:Dolby Cinema The Lost City Try it yourself!***CONTACT US:Link Tree***SUPPORT US:PayPalSupport the show

Markus Vs?? The Great AV Rant

Mar 28 2022 62 mins

In a surprising mid-season twist, Markus rants about things that probably only he cares about. Put on your waders listeners, cause this one gets deep. Are these the ravings of a mad man, or is his nerd rage justified? You decide. Note of correction: I mistakenly said “kilobytes per second” in regards to audio bitrate, when more accurately it is “kilobits per second” which i