Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore.
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The subtle and vexing difference between a nerd and a geek.
August 6, 2018 • 6 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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What is computer programming? And what doesn’t qualify?
July 23, 2018 • 8 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
When is a game show a game show, and when is it reality television? Also, we reveal our favorite reality TV show.
July 9, 2018 • 8 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Is a Mac a PC? Is an iPad a computer? Does John favor a broad definition or a narrow one?
June 25, 2018 • 9 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
What makes pasta pasta?
June 11, 2018 • 5 minutes • Pasta existentialism • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
The conundrum of seasons versus eternally pleasant weather.
May 28, 2018 • 6 minutes • Endless mildness? • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Bagels are not donuts, people.
May 14, 2018 • 2 minutes • What about a bacon donut? • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Listener Ed, we’ve got bad news.
April 30, 2018 • 2 minutes • It's all unraveling • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
What makes an animal a pet?
April 16, 2018 • 9 minutes • Do chickens count? • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Did both of Jason’s parents both come from the Midwest, or only one? What are the true boundaries of America’s heartland?
April 2, 2018 • 8 minutes • What are the boundaries? • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
From Sour Cream & Onion to BBQ, what are the “real” potato chip flavors?
March 19, 2018 • 6 minutes • Canonical flavors • John Siracusa and Jason Snell