After Things Podcast

James Cameron heads down to the bottom of the ocean and the boys squee with delight. Justin hits rock bottom while living with Brian only to purchase and lose a winning MegaMillions lotto ticket. Andrew describes a mysterious abandoned LA mansion built with plenty of room for goose stepping. Spiro and The Fudge return to solve the case of a crop circles in Australia. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s BRAND NEW BOOK Angel Killer just click on the image below. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: UNINTERRUPTED thanks to Brian Brushwood’s Scam School Book 1 and Andrew Mayne’s Angel Killer. Picks: Andrew- Hunger Games Scam School Book 1 Brian: The Provider Justin: Angel Killer

GUESTS: Bonnie Brushwood, Kimmy Kim, Frutron ( Hollywood is Hard ) Recorded on Valentine’s Day… Love is in the air as we are joined by not one, not two but three actual women. Bonnie The Invisible Wife is joined by Kimmy Kim and Frutron from the YouTube series Hollywood is Hard. Ritual cannibalism as a sign of respect for a fallen loved one is discussed. Frutron is bit by a deadly snake that could lead to all the wrong kinds of weight loss. Brian is consistently confused by descriptions of a Woolly Mammoth. A purple squirrel is loosed in a peaceful Pennsylvania town. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s BRAND NEW BOOK The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor just click on the image below. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: The Joints Tyac Run The Filthy City photoblog Picks: Andrew- Gladiator Brian: The Name of the Wind Justin: Chronicle Kimmy Kim & Frutron: Death and Return of Superman Bonnie: Judy Moody and the NOT B

GUESTS: Ethan & Trey Ratcliff We are joined by the Stuck in Customs photo superstar Trey Ratcliff as well as his son Ethan. Andrew reveals that the United States might be engaging in a dastardly plot to shoot down satellites. Justin spots a mysterious face hidden the clouds of one of Trey’s photos, no doubt signaling a coming terror. Also, Brian unearths a harrowing tale of Trey being accosted by a vampire yakuza on the streets of Tokyo. ALSO! A FREE audiobook sample of Andrew Mayne’s The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor as read by Justin! Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s BRAND NEW BOOK The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor just click on the image below. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Diamond Cut Magic JackalCast ZQASBSP Picks: Andrew- Hunger Games Centurian Brian: 11/22/63 Justin: A Clash of Kings

Andrew catalogues some of the forgotten heroes of Christmas including trolls, elves, Oden and a midnight menace so scary the Pope had to take action against them. Bonnie The Invisible Wife tuns the tables on Mayne, inventing a bone chilling (yet strangely erotic) scenario involving a grim Christmas gift request. Brian brings to light a new commercial comparing the most infamous group of racists ever and their possible allegiance with dog lovers everywhere. Justin passionately defends the right to name planets silly names. Everyone gives their 2012 predictions! Space Age II! Politicians! Maker Bots! AND MORE! Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s BRAND NEW BOOK The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor just click on the image below. Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Chronicles of Chatrealm identity 4’s new single “From Stars-Friends” Reutech Picks: Andrew Mayne’s brand new book The Chronological Man: The Martian Emperor

Andrew sheds light on a brilliant, real life team-up between some of the most brilliant minds of our age. Brian comes ever closer to his life goal of hanging out in space, without have to clip coupons alongside his castle-dwelling neighbor. The corporate owned United States media takes violent blow of truth as the boys blow the lid off the Goblin black out. Finally, is Sasquatch really a biblical figure doomed to walk the earth for eternity? Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s BRAND NEW AUDIOBOOK PRESENTATION OF The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist as read by Justin Robert Young for only 99¢ by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: @8ret ManusFerrera.com HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEO LAPORTE! Picks: Brian- • When We Left Earth Justin- • Louis C.K. Live at the Beacon Theater • Spaced Andrew- • Band of Brothers

GUEST: Bonnie “The Invisible Wife” Brushwood Brian and wife Bonnie open up a respectable genetics laboratory only to find out that their mischievous for-hire scientists have concocted a horrific brew that could save the world. Or end it. One of the two. Maybe both. Justin helps dream up all of the ways that 3D printing can revolutionize the way we look at keychains and society. Andrew recounts his recent trip to China complete with dazzling light tunnels and curious acrobats. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: CoverVersions.TV Sweet Water Andros Lee Picks: Brian- • Penn & Teller Magic And Mystery Tour • 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami • Into The Universe with Stephen Hawking Justin- • The Muppets Andrew- • The Edge

Would you rather an adaptation of a source material be a literal copy or a totally new story with the same characters and themes? It’s a fundamental question, which I believe is at the heart of the ever raging debate amongst The Walking Dead viewers and fans of the Robert Kirkman funny book. Do you want to see actors portray stories you know on sets that resemble what you’ve seen before? Or do you want the story to surprise you, like the source material once did, with new twists and turns? I have read the book and I think they’re right. He’s why… It reinforces the core themes of the show and the book Chiefly, anyone can die and this living hell will unleash every element of horror on our survivors. Sisters die, infants die, family members are turned into screeching imps that try to tear your lungs out. Up to this point, it has been the story of Rick. We followed his perspective from the cop car to now. But really, isn’t this a story about survival? And what the price of that survival is? Meanwhile, Rick’s plo

Brian takes to the streets to administer his own glittery, banana-hammock brand of vigilante justice. Justin demands the world continue to breed at a breakneck pace. Andrew devises a brilliant plan to fake his own death. Plus, the boys discuss the passing of Steve Jobs. Justice will be thrusted. PARTY ROCK! Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: @8amUnicorn Waking Elliot Jorge Veliz Picks: Brian- • Reamde by Neal Stephenson Justin- • Real Steel Andrew- • The Borgias

Andrew geeks out about the new Space X launches and proposes the first ever Weird Things meet-up. Brian descends into the jungle to find a furry, bipedal creature. Justin plays referee as the rest of the crew argue with each other on which side of the great Shark / Octopus War they are going to be on. Who will you choose? Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: @snywalker Jonathan Janzen Diedre & Daniel Picks: Brian- • Breaking Bad Justin- • The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Andrew- • Real Steel

Andrew has a mystery present for the boys which leads to Brian whispering to fish and Justin leering at strangers from a tree branch, waiting to strike. The gang finishes talking about faster than light neutrinos. The gang begins talking about faster than light neutrinos. Andrew struggles with his decision to go green. Brian’s theory on sacrificing his body for trans-planet teleportation is put to a disgusting test. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: AnimeCons.tv Jolly Grim Card Game Diedre & Daniel Picks: Brian- • Worthing Saga Justin- • The Prestige Andrew- • Tunnel In The Sky

A feral child in the woods of Germany lead the Gang into a rousing conversation that eventually ends with Hitler running a magical chocolate factory. Brian is tasked with stocking a new theme park with the most deadly animals on the planet, his choice for an apex predator leaves much to be desired. Justin justifies his belief in elves. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Claymation Werewolf SkepticBros.com Diedre & Daniel Picks: Brian- • Ready Player One Justin- • Moneyball Andrew- • The Last Of The Mohicans

Brian wonders if a bizarre method to get high is real or fake when the boys get word of a new FBI directive. Andrew reveals just how cheaply we can get to Mars and how the budgets of several legitimately terrible movies could help us get there. Justin, via his new alter ego Blowfellow, attempts to solve mysterious case in the woods while his sketchy cyborg partner and dirty informant complicate his questioning. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Nostalgia Bomb Podcast FDZ Clothing Picks: Brian- • Dance With Dragons audiobook Justin- • Doctor Who Andrew- • Hunt For Red October

The boys are joined by old friend Brett “The Amtrekker” Rounsaville as Justin schemes up the perfect murder plot which comes dangerously close to his interaction with one of his fellow panelists. Andrew dreams of a beautiful future where we all live on hollowed out space rocks and are delighted by it. Brian wields a razor with deadly accuracy, but will it put him on the wrong side of our new robot overlords? Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only 99¢ at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: DadOnTheMove.Blogspot.com Cass Man Jason Horton Picks: Brian- • John Carter of Mars trailer Justin- • World’s Greatest Dad Andrew- • Night of the Comet

Justin foolishly rushes into surgery that could make his creepy stare deadly. Brian gets sold a house on the cheap for his family to move into but when winter comes, a vile secret becomes a disgusting reality. Andrew plots the confusing world of global conspiracies and possibly uncovers one that could fundamentally reshape our idea of space travel. PLUS! The first two chapters of Andrew Mayne’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist, as read by Justin is FREE at the end of the podcast! Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book The Chronological Man: The Monster In The Mist for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: 9thPointStudio.com JOIN Houston Diamond Club! @iced_demon Picks: Brian- • Book Of Eli Justin- • Public Enemy Zero by Andrew Mayne Andrew- • Super 8

Brian demanding child wants a petting zoo to remember for a birthday party, with dangerous results. Andrew and Justin act the parts of Nazi researchers promising a dynamic new army which would only require training… and chew toys. Meanwhile, Brian debates getting gene therapy to appear manlier and the smartest computer in the world goes back to college. PLUS! The first two chapters of Andrew Mayne’s new book Public Enemy Zero, as read by Justin is FREE at the end of the podcast! Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new book Public Enemy Zero for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Zombified.TK Happy Birthday Ruth Podnar! Conlangery Picks: Brian- • The Trouble With Physics by Lee Smolin Justin- • In The Plex by Steven Levy Andrew- • Contact (1997 film)

The boys each have to spend $500,000 in the most bizarre way possible leading to robotic carnage, bullets, Bigfoot, mint juleps and a very special visit from a King of Kings. Brian recoils when explained the concept of Necropants. Andrew tells tale of man who flew across the Grand Canyon using a rocket pack. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new SciFi book The Grendel’s Shadow for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Draft Time Giraffe Time The Mulligans Picks: Brian- • 2010: A Space Odyssey • The Luck Factor by Richard Wiseman Justin- • The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness by Steven Levy • Sherlock Andrew- • Hell House

Andrew would like to clone a Unicorn and comes up with a new way to fund a Space Elevator. Brian and Justin discuss their new lives as undead Special Forces agents. Meanwhile, a mysterious signal from an advanced alien civilization puts President Young in a pickle with his Vice President Brushwood and NSA Chief Mayne. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new SciFi book The Grendel’s Shadow for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Diamond Club A Friendly Benefactor Beer Diplomacy Picks: Brian- • Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human by Richard Wrangham Justin- • The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright Andrew- • Tremors

Andrew describes a harrowing trip into the woods where he comes face to face with a real Chupacabra. The Boys get into an extremely nerdy screaming match about the relative merits of going to Mars or building a Space Elevator. Justin is delighted by the exploits of a human freak of nature whose run up and down Mount Kilimanjaro in only shorts. Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new SciFi book The Grendel’s Shadow for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Forensic Sculpting Photography Support The Electric Grandpa Old Wide Web Picks: Brian- • Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson Justin- • Jurassic Park by Michael Chrichton Andrew- • Game of Thrones (TV series) based on Game of Thrones (the book)

Before the big SpaceX announcement, the boys debate their relative excitement levels while Brian levies accusations of bigotry against NASA. Andrew questions the merit of a claim that the Chupacabra was inspired by the alien in Species and posits his own theory. Justin reads a listener scenario that eventually forces Hitler to try and kiss one of his high command right on the lips. Your honors, it’s time for a new Weird Things Podcast! Support the show by purchasing Andrew’s new SciFi book The Grendel’s Shadow for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices. Sponsored by: Grabrubarf.tk Willtech Chaos Buffering Podcast Picks: Brian- • Maps & A Mirror by Orson Scott Card Justin- • The Grendel’s Shadow by Andrew Mayne Andrew- • Source Code directed by Duncan Jones

Andrew is very excited that his first science fiction book The Grendel’s Shadow is released. Brian favorably compares the human race to ants and wonders aloud if we will survive an unknowable cosmic disaster. After having his curiosity piqued by an email from a French listener, Andrew explains what life will be like in a post-Singularity economy where no one wants for anything. Justin calls one of his favorite authors “full of butts” during a conversation about overpopulation. BONUS: Listen to the end of the podcast for an audio presentation of the prologue and first chapter from Andrew’s new ebook The Grendel’s Shadow. Then buy it for only.99 at Amazon.com by clicking the image below! Try out the brand new PODCASTR player, featuring wireless syncing between desktop browsers and iOS devices, by clicking on the image: Sponsored by: Rick Foster’s Tumblr Digital Genius from Willtech IndieAisle.com Picks: Brian- • Snow Crash • The Diamond Age Justin- • Welcome To The Monkeyhouse Andrew- • Big