Episodes

  • 358: (Parenthetical) Song Titles

    358: (Parenthetical) Song Titles
    Aug 10 2026
    If you can’t hear part of this episode it’s because that part was in parentheses. Thanks to (Listener) Charlie for sending in this question.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    6 mins
  • 357: More Boats

    357: More Boats
    Aug 3 2026
    Listener Joseph is unclear about where rafts fit into the whole boat hierarchy. We also toss some kayaks, canoes, and submarines into the water.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    4 mins
  • 356: Card Game

    356: Card Game
    Jul 28 2026
    Listener Steven makes a lot of assumptions about what games are card games, but we set him straight.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    5 mins
  • 355: Hikes and Walks

    355: Hikes and Walks
    Jul 13 2026
    Listener Tim asks us about when a walk becomes a hike. Is it about topology? Degree of difficulty? Those seeking hard and fast rules may be frustrated by the result.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    6 mins
  • 354: Tennis Robot (Derogatory)

    354: Tennis Robot (Derogatory)
    Jul 7 2026
    Just in time for Wimbledon, Listener Muhammad provides a “tennis robot” for us to judge. We issue a judgment, but we’re not particularly happy about it.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    5 mins
  • 353: Stuffing/Dressing

    353: Stuffing/Dressing
    Jun 29 2026
    Listener Wes has a Scotland-based observation about whether baked potatoes are stuffed or dressed. Seems straightforward, innit?

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    5 mins
  • 352: 'Wolf-Inspired' Robot

    352: 'Wolf-Inspired' Robot
    Jun 22 2026
    Listener Santiago wonders if a ‘wolf-inspired’ vehicle from Kawasaki is a robot, a metal horse, or just a vehicle.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    4 mins
  • 351: Cobot

    351: Cobot
    Jun 15 2026
    Listener Paul has heard the term “cobot” to refer to “collaborative robots,” but can a robot that requires a human to function really be a robot?

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    3 mins