John Green reviews a kart racing video game series and a vast expanse of salt-encrusted earth located in the desert of northwestern Utah. Thanks to Backblaze for sponsoring this episode: http://backblaze.com/anthro
The Nod - BONUS: Bowlegged Lou is a Prankster
Eric talks to Full Force's Bowlegged Lou about the group's sound, getting called out by Patti LaBelle for being "too busy" to work on her album and a crazy recording experience with James Brown.
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The Boring Talks - #14 – Name Change
Can you change your name to your existing name? And, more importantly, why would you bother? James Michael Ward explains what happened when he tried to become James Michael Ward.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: James Ward (the same one) Contributor: Anya Driscoll Producer: Luke Doran
The Nod - Taco Bout It
Oo-OOOOOO! It’s quesadilla time. Brittany heads to L.A. to talk with a chef who’s making “Black tacos.” Turns out they’re more than just a delicious food.
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The Boring Talks - #13 – Basalt
Is basalt really the most boring type of rock in the world? Not according to Dr Anne Jay.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Dr Anne Jay Producer: Luke Doran
The Nod - A Man Gotta Have a Code
Actor Michael K. Williams joins Brittany and Eric in the studio and dishes on his love of Janet Jackson’s "Rhythm Nation," self-help books and his favorite fried chicken joint. He also shares a personal story that led to his new Vice on HBO documentary, "Raised in the System."
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The Boring Talks - #12 – British Earthquakes
Rhodri Marsden is underwhelmed by British earthquakes. He thinks it's time to reassess how we report these 'tremors'. Is he right? Maybe.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Rhodri Marsden Producer: Luke Doran
The Nod - Greetings, My Brothas: A Tale Of Two Shawns
“That banana you ate for lunch was a clone ... So what makes you think they won't clone your black ass ?” Eric and Brittany try to figure out who Jason Derulo really is.
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The Boring Talks - #11 – Sneezing
Since 2007 Peter Fletcher has been counting and documenting all of his sneezes. Every single one. Now he tells us why, and what he has learned along the way.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Peter Fletcher Producer: Luke Doran
The Anthropocene Reviewed - Googling Strangers and Kentucky Bluegrass
John Green reviews a plant species with no relationship to Kentucky and the contemporary practice of searching for the lives of people you don't know. Thanks to this episode's sponsors. Audible: audible.com/anthro Casper: casper.com/anthro