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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Not all pickles are pickles, and not all relish is pickle relish.
April 5, 2021 • 8 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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What divides pots from pans?
March 22, 2021 • 4 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Chances are pretty good that the peanut butter you eat is terrible.
March 8, 2021 • 8 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
A very unfortunate bagel on either side of the Atlantic.
February 22, 2021 • 6 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Is a book a bound, printed collection of pages, or is it something more?
February 8, 2021 • 5 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the robot, happy stuff: When does the apocalypse start, and when do we reach post-apocalyptic times?
January 25, 2021 • 12 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
We celebrate our 200th episode by going back to where it all started—news about whether something is a robot or not. Also, we may have inadvertently started a religion. (Congratulations, Listener Eric!)
January 11, 2021 • 6 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
In the spirit of the season, we discuss when a Christmas tree is dead. (Thanks to Listener Darran.)
December 24, 2020 • 6 minutes • Christmas tree death • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Fizzy water. Is it soda, or pop, or a soft drink, or something else?
(Incomparable members also get a bonus episode about Coca-Cola and cocaine, also released today.)
December 14, 2020 • 3 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
When are we indoors and when are we outdoors? And where do tents fit in?
November 30, 2020 • 4 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Is a GIF a video?
(Incomparable members also get a bonus episode about movie studio logos, released today.)
November 16, 2020 • 4 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell