Jake checks the crew's knowledge (or lack thereof) regarding Olympic Games video games, we learn the story of a could-have-been analog HD standard, and discuss Microsoft's decision to NOT make Windows 10 the last Windows you'll ever need.

Water Bear With Us

Aug 4th, 2021 40m 18s

Microsoft resurrects a relic of the past, another tech relic finally passes on, pigs invade the language of children, and scientists shoot living things from a gun!

Don't Get a Gym Badge from DeVry

Jul 8th, 2021 1h 10m

A single question turns into an hour long discussion on the inconsistencies, plot holes, and nonsense found in the pop fiction we all know and love. Such topics include unaccredited Pokemon gyms, what makes a toy live, and Ganon's lack of discr

Cookies and Contemplations

May 27th, 2021 1h 19m

We get DEEP into the taste test/discussion of the original sandwich cookie Hydrox and its popular usurper Oreo, and move into a fun game of the wild and weird laws of US States.

Back to the Now

May 6th, 2021 1h 21m

We're back with a journey starting about a century back and then looking towards the future. We discuss Scottish maid astronomers, imposter cookies, pollutant-based inks, and robot muscles!

Bonus

WMBN Bonus: Cut Bits and Bloopers

Apr 20th, 2021 23m 14s

Due to a number of technical issues we've not been able to record this past month, so please enjoy this small collection of bits from our pre-show recordings as well as an outtake from Episode 13. We'll be back on Monday May 3 with a proper new

Slapped to Perfection

Mar 25th, 2021 1h 26m

Ever wondered what true silence sounds like? Microsoft has just the room for you! We talk anechoic chambers, the potential for another "Skypening", wordplay to avoid referencing Carpool-19, and cooking by impact.

Dreaming of Disc 2

Mar 10th, 2021 1h 11m

Memories of an old Goosebumps PC game lead to looking at the history of Dreamworks, it's founding, and the original meaning of "getting Shreked". We also take a look at some unreleased tech from the early 90s that might have impacted the portab

That's Not My Soup

Feb 23rd, 2021 1h 21m

Have you ever wondered if you could have a USB powered mini-fridge? Wondered what would happen if you stood upside down for days on end? Or maybe you've questioned an entrepreneur's real motivations? If so, join us as we dive into these topics

WMBN 10: Slime Stream

Feb 9th, 2021 1h 26m

What the heck is in Nickelodeon's slime? And what's the deal with the literal hundreds of streaming platforms? This time we discuss these things, as well as some gaming-inspired real life skills.

Outlets, Cutlets, Despots and Regrets

Jan 26th, 2021 1h 40m

History can be hysterical, especially history about the mythically foolish. Join us as we discuss a world leader who fits that category, the current state of fake real meat, the way tech has been absorbed into the smartphone, and a chat about e

Supersonic Spacey Squirrel Soiree

Jan 12th, 2021 1h 15m

We're back after a holiday break! This time we discuss squirrels attacking our infrastructure, the recently unveiled Sonic 1 prototype, a meme/video trend rooted in videogame glitches, and fun facts about the 6th planet from the sun!

Virtually Losing Our Marbles

Dec 15th, 2020 1h 12m

There's a lot of really cool (and sometimes terrifying) technology, science, and internet series out there. Join us as we discuss the "virtual sets" used in producing The Mandalorian, lakes that can kill you, and one of the latest trends in int

Boundaries of the Uncanny Derby Farm

Nov 30th, 2020 1h 40m

It's Thanksgiving time! Or it was in the U.S. this past week so we all found topics and brought them to the podcast table this week. Join us as we discuss the Uncanny Valley, adult pinewood derby racing, vertical farming, and the boundaries of

Gaming Value Systems

Nov 17th, 2020 1h 37m

This time we discuss what gives video games value, attempt to address common criticisms of the media, and talk about benefits we've gained from the medium.

The Virtuality Continuum

Nov 2nd, 2020 49m 46s

Virtual Reality along with Mixed and Augmented Reality are becoming more and more pervasive in the world around us. Today Dr. Mark Dennison, researcher in Cross-Reality (XR) technology joins us to take a look at the state of these technologies

Halloween Fact Mini-sode!

Oct 20th, 2020 22m 27s

We weren't able to do our regularly planned discussion this time so Dylan and his wife Sarah have brought you some Halloween facts instead! We will return to our regularly scheduled content in November, but for now we hope you enjoy this mini-s

Flashing Before Our Eyes

Oct 5th, 2020 42m 3s

Flash Player is on death's door! The venerable multimedia technology is being discontinued at the end of the year, so this time we look back at the golden age of flash games and videos and how they've impacted the technologies we have today.

Amateurs at Prosumerism

Sep 18th, 2020 1h 6m

This week we explore the concept of "prosumer" products and prosumerism as a whole with guests Taylor Critchfield and Jake Montgomery! Join us as we try to navigate the surprising broadness of the concept and explore the implications in the mod