Dave and Aaron chat about the changes their new jobs have caused in their daily tools and habits. Links for this episode: The Note — Shawn Blanc Home Work Listener Mail Form Home Work Podcast (@HomeWorkPodcast) | Twitter This week's episode is sponsored by the wonderful folks over at FreshBooks. Get FreshBooks free for 30 days. Go to FreshBooks.com…

Dave and Aaron chat about transitioning from one job to another, and how their habits and roles are changing. Links for this episode: Home Work Listener Mail Form Home Work Podcast (@HomeWorkPodcast) | Twitter The Technium: 1,000 True Fans Apple World Today About — Lore This week's episode is sponsored by the wonderful folks over at FreshBooks. Get…

Dave and Aaron chat about the top 3 lessons Dave learned when he jumped head-first into freelancing a couple of months ago. And they're super good. Links for this episode: Home Work Listener Mail Form Home Work Podcast (@HomeWorkPodcast) | Twitter 5by5 | Home Work #46: Contracts Todoist for Business This week's episode is sponsored by the wonderful…

Dave and Aaron chat about what happens when your client stops responding in the middle of a project. Also, Dave thinks Slack is pretty darn cool. Links for this episode: Home Work Listener Mail Form Home Work Podcast (@HomeWorkPodcast) | Twitter Slack Made Easy Online Course - Dotto Tech The Magic Email: A follow-up that works This week's episode i…

Dave and Aaron talk about software and services for building community, and then move on to contact forms, vanity email addresses (again, 2.0, yipee!), and more. Links for this episode: Home Work Listener Mail Form Aaron Mahnke (@amahnke) | Twitter Dave Caolo (@davidcaolo) | Twitter Home Work Podcast (@HomeWorkPodcast) | Twitter Coffitivity | The S…

This week, Myke and Stephen wrap up their discussion of the Hindenburg accident. - Wikipedia: Hindenburg Disaster - Mythbusters: Hindenburg Disaster - GOING DOWN IN FLAMES!!! Contact us! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Squarespace, the secret behind exceptional websites. Go to squarespace.com/70decibels to start your free trial and use t…

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This week, Stephen and Myke discuss those infamous two-wheeled vehicles. Show Notes: - Wikipedia: Segways - The Beta Segway - Wikipedia: Jim Hesleden's Death - Wikipedia: Segway Inc Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Squarespace, the secret behind exceptional websites. Go to squarespace.com/70decibels to start your free trial and use the …

This week, Stephen and Myke discuss attempts to drill through the Earth's crust. - Wikipedia: Kola Superdeep Borehole - Wikipedia: Project Mohole - Contact Us Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by: Squarespace, the secret behind exceptional websites. Go to squarespace.com/70decibels to start your free trial and use the offer code '70decibels5…

With both the boys in Memphis this week, talking about The London Eye was an obvious choice. • Wikipedia: London Eye • Myke's First Pic • Myke's Second Pic • Contact us! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Squarespace, the secret behind exceptional websites. Go to http://squarespace.com/70decibels to start your free trial and use the offer c…

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about the Pyramid Arena, a distinctive feature of the Memphis skyline. Pyramid Arena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia FedExForum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contact us!By 70Decibels

This week, Myke and Stephen discuss Sealand — a land of dreams, freedom and the occasional mutiny. The Principality of Sealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Data haven - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contact us! Sponsors: Instacast, the easiest way to listen to Podcasts on-the-goBy 70Decibels

Stephen drinks his first Irn-Bru. 70Decibels - Ungeniused - 026 - Irn-Bru Irn Bru 2009 New Advert PREMIERE - YouTube A Bruzil Lullaby - latest IRN-BRU advert - YouTube Banned - Irn Bru Ad - Everybody in the world Loves Irn Bru - YouTube Banned - Irn Bru Ad - Everybody in the world Loves Irn Bru - YouTube Contact us! Sponsors: - Drafts, the quick wa…

This week, Myke and Stephen discuss the popular Scottish soda Irn-Bru. Irn-Bru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contact us!By 70Decibels

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about the many ways a toilet can injure or kill you. Please note we talk about genitals and bowel movements in this episode. Toilet-related injuries and deaths - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contact us!By 70Decibels

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about human cannonballs. Sorry about the weirdness with Stephen's audio this week. When using a Mac to record audio, always, always, always double-check your input settings. Human cannonball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Leonard Hunt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Human Cannonball: Is it a Trick…

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about animals that can't fly, but like to fake it. Rocky the Flying Squirrel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Flying squirrel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sugar glider - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Torpor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 70Decibels - Ungeniused - 011 - Kangaroos Contact us!…

As today is Feb. 29, 2012, Myke and Stephen are honoring Leap Day! February 29 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gregorian calendar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leap year - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contact us!By 70Decibels

This week, Myke and Stephen wrap up their sleep mini-series, in a discussion about dreaming. Dream - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contact us!By 70Decibels

In this, the second installment of the Ungeniused Sleep Mini-Series, Myke and Stephen talk about sleep debt, the functions of sleep, and how what we eat and drink can affect our rest. Sleep debt - Wikipedia File:Effects of sleep deprivation.svg - Wikipedia Sleep (Functions) - Wikipedia Sleep (Effect of food and drink on sleep) - Wikipedia Insomnia …

This week, Myke and Stephen start a mini-series on sleep. They talk about the stages of sleep and the body's natural clock. This week's episode of Ungeniused is brought to you by Phraseology,a powerful writing and editing application for the iPad. Be sure to check out Stephen's review of Phraseology. Sleep - Wikipedia Sleep (Sleep Stages) - Wikiped…

With Myke on vacation this week, Stephen is joined by Brett Kelly to talk about the space shuttle Challenger's last flight, back in 1986. (The day Stephen was born, actually.) Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikipedia Space Shuttle Challenger - Wikipedia Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster - Wikipedia Space Shuttle external tank - Wikipedia, the…

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about sock monkeys — those lovable creatures that have helped numerous children fall asleep soundly over the years. This week's episode is brought to you by Wet Frog Studios. Aaron Mahnke has done logo design and brand management for Stephen and Myke, and — quite frankly — has blown way past our expectations. If you…

It may not feed the hungry or raise the dead, but miracle fruit has the power to seriously screw with your tastebuds. This week, Stephen and Myke get tongue tied talking about Synsepalum dulcificum. Thanks to Joshua Schnell for the topic and Chris Comstock for Myke's middle name this week! Wikipedia: Miracle Fruit Wikipedia: Synsepalum dulcificum M…

This week, Myke and Stephen discuss the long lost medium of the Laserdisc. Thanks to Seth Johnson for sending in the topic. Wikipedia: Laserdisc Glass disc recording from Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Lab Wikipedia: Jaws (film) Wikipedia: Helium–neon laser Wikipedia: Pioneer PR7820 Pioneer: DVL-919: $999 (Suggest Retail) Wikipedia: Laser Rot Wikipe…

This week, Myke and Stephen talk about the Boston Molasses Disaster and the London Beer Flood. These tragedies took the lives of innocent people on both sides of the pond. Wikipedia: Boston Molasses Disaster Wikipedia: London Beer Flood Ping us on Twitter: @ungeniused Email us at ungeniused@70decibels.com…

This week, Myke and Stephen learn about Christmas lights, and Stephen fires back at Brett Kelly for criticizing the Toilet Paper Orientation episode. Wikipedia: Christmas lights Wikipedia: Christmas lighting technology Bridging the Nerd Gap Cooking with Brett and Myke: S01E04 - Turkey Curry Ping us on Twitter: @ungeniused Email us at ungeniused@70d…

On this, the 12th episode of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss a topic that has torn civilization apart for years: Should the toilet paper roll go over or under? Thanks to @maximharper for the subject! Wikipedia: Toilet paper orientation Jimmy Wales The Tilt-A-Roll: Just $19.95! Ping us on Twitter: @ungeniused Email us at ungeniused@70decibels.c…

In episode 11 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss kangaroos. Seriously, they are freaking adorable. Wikipedia: Kangaroo Wikipedia: Marsupial Wikipedia: Coat of arms of Australia Wikipedia: Thylacine Wikipedia: Crepuscular Wikipedia: Kangaroo meat Wikipedia: Conjugated linoleic acid Wikipedia: Skippy the Bush Kangaroo Wikipedia: Kangatarianism P…

In episode 10 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss lumber — the material that is *literally* keeping you alive right now, if you're in a building built with wood. Wikipedia: Lumber Wikipedia: Hardwood Wikipedia: Softwood Wikipedia: Old-growth forest Wikipedia: Forest plantations Wikipedia: Engineered wood Wikipedia: Wood preservation Ping us on …

In episode 9 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke wrap up their talk about the Loch Ness Monster. This topic was suggested by @epilnivek Wikipedia: Loch Ness Monster Wikipedia: Surgeon's Photograph YouTube: The Dinsdale Film (Loch Ness Monster) YouTube: Nessie - Loch Ness Monster footage May 28 2007 Wikipedia: European conger Twitter: @ungeniused Twitte…

In episode 8 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss the Loch Ness Monster. This is part one of two-part series on the beast. This week's topic was suggested by @epilnivek Nessie Drawing Wikipedia:Loch Ness Wikipedia: Cryptid Wikipedia: Loch Ness Monster Wikipedia: Plesiosauria BBC One: Planet Dinosaur Twitter: @ungeniused Twitter: @imyke Twitter: …

In episode 7 of Ungeniused, Myke and Stephen discuss the phenomenon known as "spontaneous human combustion." It's a little gory, so this one might not be great for the kids. However, if you love bizarre causes of death, this episode is for you. Wikipedia: Spontaneous human combustion Wikipedia: Fire Yahoo News: Coroner rules Irish man died of spont…

In episode 6 of Ungeniused, Myke and Stephen discuss roller coasters, the steel and wooden monsters that provide lots of fun, or lots of puking, depending on how you are. Stephen's a puker. Stephen's Notes #1 Stephen's Notes #2 Wikipedia: Roller Coaster Wikipedia: Russian Mountains Wikipedia: Gravity railroad Wikipedia: Underfriction Wikipedia: Joh…

In episode 5 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss supermax prisons, where the United States and United Kingdom house the worst criminals on the planet. Wikipedia: Prisoner security categories in the United Kingdom Wikipedia: Prison Wikipedia: Supermax Wikipedia: Long Bay Correctional Centre Wikipedia: ADX Florence Wikipedia: List of prisoners at…

On episode 4 of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke discuss two US military programs during World War II that tested using bats and birds as bombs. Wikipedia: Bat Bomb Wikipedia: Mexican Free-tailed Bat Wikipedia: Napalm Wikipedia: Carlsbad, New Mexico Wikipedia: Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King Wikipedia: Project Pigeon Wikipedia: B. F. Skinner Wikipedia…

In this episode of Ungeniused, Stephen and Myke talk about frying pans, Teflon and its nerdy creator, Roy J. Plunkett. Wikipedia: Frying Pan Wikipedia: Teflon Wikipedia: Deglazing Wikipedia: Roy J. Plunkett Plastics Hall of Fame Plastics Hall of Fame: Roy J. Plunkett Wikipedia: Teflon @ungeniused @imyke @ismh…

In the second episode of Ungeniused, Myke and Stephen discuss three-wheeled cars. Which are as dangerous and ridiculous as they seem. Seriously, these things will kill your family. Links: Wikipedia: Three-wheeled Cars Wikipedia: Reliant Robin Top Gear: Jeremy drives a Reliant Robin Top Gear: James and Richard convert a Reliant Robin into a space sh…

In this — the inaugural episode of Ungeniused — Myke and Stephen discuss reality TV's history, and some simply terrible examples of what can happen when it all goes wrong. Wikipedia: Reality Television Wikipedia: Candid Camera Wikipedia: Beadle’s About Wikipedia: Trigger Happy TV Wikipedia: Space Cadets Wikipedia: Superstar USA Wikipedia: Jamie Fos…