Jack and Ben wax poetic about a myriad of sundry topics, enduring fusilades of energetic arguments with bursts of humor injected at the least expected moments. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #78: The Theseus Paradox
1:22:04
1:22:04
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:22:04
Austin Powers, Greek mythology, emergency salad dressing, and software frustrations. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #77: Multi-Purpose Careers
1:17:40
1:17:40
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:17:40
What if massage therapists simultaneously performed skin cancer screenings? Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #76: Acoustics and Wave Propagation
1:14:55
1:14:55
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:14:55
Flow the flow of thoughts from a porcelain bowl to steel cylinder to a carbon-based flexible tube. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #75: Speedrun from Curiosity to Viscera
1:29:32
1:29:32
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:29:32
In an episode of cleaning out the fridge, the Gents make a tasty meal of leftovers. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #74: Infinity Paradoxes and Free-Market Employment
1:21:26
1:21:26
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:21:26
When Jack and Ben attempt to do a speed-run through the backlog of unutilized topics, they inevitably get derailed with tangents and banter, only succeeding in crossing one topic off the list. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #73: Mullet Invasion w/Seth Chadwick
1:54:45
1:54:45
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:54:45
In one of the most free-wheeling dialogues to date, your beloved co-hosts meander through questions great and small with a special guest and colleague from "the company." Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #72: Rewriting Education
1:28:46
1:28:46
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:28:46
JK and BM uncork a doozie for which they are fully unqualified. Join the chorus of critiques for every point they made. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #71: Sub-Prime Meridian
1:13:36
1:13:36
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:13:36
If you were itching to know how many houses are intersected by the Prime Meridian, look no further! The boys don their thinking spectacles and get to work cranking out a world-class estimation. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #70: Cyclopodestrian
1:37:16
1:37:16
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:37:16
The mad lads warm up by ruminating on the new combinations of Latin root words and suffixes before they hit their stride in a personal and revealing discussion about life skills learned the hard way. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9…
…
continue reading
Drawing upon decades of rumination stemming from an errant scientific theory devised during high school chemistry, Jack and Ben forge on into the unknown with bravery and courage, as they discuss how human behavior can be modeled using physics and biology.Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: …
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #68: Treeweird w/Gurtej Bagga
1:26:15
1:26:15
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:26:15
The mad lads talk about the nature of AI, Weird Al, with a special guest before pivoting to discuss matters of deeper import. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #67: How to Hug Correctly w/Luke Moore
1:12:54
1:12:54
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:12:54
Jackward Benjarthur is joined by friend and fellow muser, Luke Moore, to discuss the finer points of delivering a hug with is appropriate for the context and pleasing to both parties. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/up1UxDGB2YzYgmdX9 Episode photo courtesy of Katlyn Kaat ©…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #66: The Grammar Police
1:11:33
1:11:33
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:11:33
The lads merge a trio of grammatical topics that they hope becomes a trifecta. Strong opinions and frivolous musing ensue. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #65: Energy, how does that work?
1:03:37
1:03:37
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:03:37
Ben leads off with another impersonation surprise before Jack poses a real mind-bender which would make the Insane Clown Posse proud. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #64: Eight Squared a.k.a. Law & Order
1:44:16
1:44:16
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:44:16
The Boys who Banter begin this week with a new segment in which Ben does an impression of a celebrity or character, which Jack then tries to guess. It is followed by a lively discussion regarding the jury selection process and flaws in our legal system. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.g…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #63: A Bonanza of Tangents
1:14:34
1:14:34
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:14:34
This week's topics were inspired by a visit to the US National Fish & Wildlife Service FAQ page and musing about the origins of tortillas and roti. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #62: Equipment Shredder Factories & Darth Vader's Battle T-Rex
1:19:34
1:19:34
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:19:34
Have you ever wondered if mint is the opposite of capsaicin? How do you know if your opinion is valid? Why do humans have fewer offspring in wealthy countries? All these questions answered and more on this episode of zany banter. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #61: Eclectic Professors w/Matthew Hess
1:15:54
1:15:54
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:15:54
The two mechanicals are joined by an electrical as they reflect on the interesting and odd experiences from their collegiate academic careers. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #60: Nudist Mammals, Wholly Water, and Staynear w/Kevin Juhl
1:30:24
1:30:24
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:30:24
Jack and Ben are joined by one of Ben's oldest friends, Kevin. Together they explore what animals think of us, space cowboys, and contrasting concepts. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #59: Human Intervention in the Food Chain
1:14:55
1:14:55
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:14:55
Whether predator or prey, humans seem to have a lot of thoughts and feelings about other species in the food chain. The Moulowski Boys investigate. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #58: Let's do some gort!
1:18:27
1:18:27
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:18:27
Jack and Ben make good on their promise to finish the discussion of games vs. sports, while also managing to work in idioms, engineering theory, and unpacking old wives' tales. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #57: "What is the difference between a sport and a game?"
1:30:51
1:30:51
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:30:51
The boys reminisce about Lord of the Rings production methods, issue corrections for details of previous episodes, and then plumb the depths of understanding when it comes to the nexus of athletics and enjoyment. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #56: What do congress and murder have in common?
1:19:21
1:19:21
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:19:21
Which question have humans been asking since we first looked up at the stars and why haven't the Tangential Banter boys answered it? Jack knows the question and Ben joins him in answering it. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #55: Exploring the Unintuitive
1:08:05
1:08:05
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:08:05
Ever been in a situation where you "knew" exactly what the outcome should be, but then it wasn't? Diving deep into the maths of just such a scenario, Jack leads the duo on a mind-bending journey to the center of our misconceptions. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #54: What is heaven like? w/JJ Harm
1:29:28
1:29:28
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:29:28
Your favorite engineering duo is joined by a third to make it a trio - the Trifecta of Tangents, if you will. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #53: What if humans were more like hummingbirds?
1:14:31
1:14:31
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:14:31
Jack asked to be surprised by the topic this week and here is the result. The boys dive into human limitations and consciousness, ending on a sweet note. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #52: Things which should be invented w/Andrew Lloyd
1:41:30
1:41:30
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:41:30
Jack and Ben are joined by long-time listener, first-time caller Andrew Lloyd to speculate about the future and what is missing from the present. They leave no stone unturned in their dogged pursuit of answers. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #51: Defining Things from Fast Food to Salad
1:25:03
1:25:03
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:25:03
Jack and Ben were musing during Thanksgiving week about food-related topics and decided to put the conversation on pause until it could be recorded for posterity -- and all of you! When defining terms, are we to follow the spirit or the letter? Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #50: Food Delivery, Tips, and the Gig Economy w/Luke Palandech
1:17:19
1:17:19
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:17:19
In celebration of the 50th episode milestone, Jack and Ben are joined by their first repeat guest and "friend of the progrum" - Luke Palandech to discuss why people order food deliveries, the outsized role of tipping in the service industry, and the future of the gig economy. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6…
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #49: What if modern inventions didn't exist? w/Terry Koons
1:25:48
1:25:48
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:25:48
Jack and Ben are joined by mutual friend, Terry Koons, to ruminate on what life would be like if certain inventions did not exist. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #48: Restroom Design Considerations w/Bob Bair
1:42:59
1:42:59
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:42:59
As an addendum to the topic of Season I, Episode 6 titled "Male Restroom Etiquette", Ben's father-in-law, Bob Bair, joins the show to shed some light from renovations projects he led in his career. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #47: Should you pay it forward?
1:19:37
1:19:37
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:19:37
Ben reintroduces the topic from last episode's tease before the waiting world learns what Jack values in a gift. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #46: Jumping the Shark & Is breakfast cereal a chowder?
1:05:23
1:05:23
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:05:23
Jack explains the meaning of the term "jumping the shark" before Ben introduces a topic from a work team meeting. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #45: Is the view worth the climb? w/Sam Sayles
1:28:52
1:28:52
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:28:52
Jack is so worked up about Iowa drivers that he finds a way to bring the topic back before we dive into our main topic with Ben's friend from college, Sam Sayles. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #44: Driving Etiquette
1:08:04
1:08:04
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:08:04
Jack wonders about his garbage disposal whilst chopping vegetables before the duo embarks on a road trip through the many pitfalls of bad driving behaviors. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Tangent #43 - Why is saying "no" so hard?
1:14:40
1:14:40
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:14:40
Jack and Ben reflect on the podcast structure and powering electricity from human effort before delving into the topic of why saying no is so hard. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 21: Twins, Content Creation, and Human Achievements w/Kabbod Alkhalil
1:20:58
1:20:58
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:20:58
Jack and Ben are joined by co-worker and friend Kabbod Alkhalil while discussing the origin of this podcast, habits and practices for improving content, our ever-present nature vs. nurture ruminations, and the ice-breaker question of what is humanity's most significant achievement. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZ…
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 20: Humans weren't meant for Modern Society & Technology
1:22:47
1:22:47
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:22:47
Steering a meandering course through initial tangents, Jack and Ben eventually get the ship on a heading while discussing how humanity has adapted to the society of our own making as technology influences behaviors. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 19: $120 Per Cubic Foot of Brie
1:24:18
1:24:18
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:24:18
What started as a whimsical wondering progresses into an analytical awakening when fromage de lune comes calling. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 18: Empirical Observation
1:22:50
1:22:50
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:22:50
Jack highlights how little we actually know theoretically about the human body vs. what we know only through trial and error observation. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 17: How difficult is a hole-in-one?
1:04:44
1:04:44
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:04:44
Jack poses a question and Ben goes ham into data in a spreadsheet. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 16: Bababooey Burger vs. Double-Down
51:12
51:12
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
51:12
The Fast Food Challenge is revealed with contenders in each corner of the ring. Jack and Ben deal with adversity to bring you entertainment your ears can savor like our taste buds did these tasty numbers. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9 Elevator Music used under open license from: Music by https://pixabay…
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 15: Vermilion & Albumen
1:03:29
1:03:29
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:03:29
Jack put a bow on his thoughts regarding ancient civilizations before Ben introduced an etymology topic. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 14: Were ancient civilizations more advanced than we give them credit for? w/Andy Moul
1:17:27
1:17:27
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:17:27
Jack and Ben invite a special guest to debate an age-old topic. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode using this link: https://forms.gle/VmZv2gwByFmddZ6a7.
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 13: Why do we find things beautiful? & Denying the Negative
1:17:24
1:17:24
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:17:24
Can Jack and Ben deduce a pragmatic cause for humans finding beauty around them, particularly in sunrise and sunset? Join us to find out! Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 12: Are worms bugs?
1:05:57
1:05:57
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:05:57
Unpacking a question which has puzzled philosophers for centuries, Jack and Ben muse about the nature of earthworms. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 11: Figures of Speech or Idioms?
1:10:41
1:10:41
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:10:41
Do you often put the cart before the horse? Do you need to see a man about a horse? Then quit horsing around and listen to this gem as Jack and Ben evaluate all things figurative.
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 10: "Space Lawns & Skydiving"
1:29:15
1:29:15
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:29:15
In this extended episode, Jack and Ben transition seamlessly from a discussion on whether or not space colonies will have lawns to the finer details most people don't consider when thinking about the sport of skydiving.
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 9: "How old does a human need to be to survive on its own?"
1:08:24
1:08:24
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:08:24
In this, the novenary episode of season three, Jack and Ben delve into a subject that no listener hopes to ever experience.
…
continue reading
1
Season III, Episode 8: The Unintended Consequences of Technology on Society
1:04:02
1:04:02
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:04:02
After music played over the speakers at a restaurant crystallized a thought, Ben and Jack examine the price we often overlook to receive the benefits we see keenly.
…
continue reading