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Monkeys in Robot Suits and Robots in Monkey Suits

Monkeys in Robot Suits and Robots in Monkey Suits

By Jeff Byron and Noah Smith

Shooting the sh*t with friends and pretending it's about something with Jeff and Noah.
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BANDCAST and the future of AUDIO Episode 10 12.12.2020

Monkeys in Robot Suits and Robots in Monkey SuitsDec 15, 2020

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Who could hate Vitalik Buterin? Ep 16 5.20.21

Who could hate Vitalik Buterin? Ep 16 5.20.21

Welcome special guest Vitalik as we discuss dog coins, philanthropy, NFTs, long walks in the city, content creation, podcasts, the trials of becoming a communicator, and the need for privacy. 


Find out all the folks who hate on Vitalik, according to Vitalik!

May 21, 202101:02:41
This podcast with Terrence S Moreau got weird. Ep 15 2.27.21

This podcast with Terrence S Moreau got weird. Ep 15 2.27.21

Terrence is a cartoonist/comic artist, but we only talk about that a little bit. We're mostly on about religion, history, the art of tearing each other down, and once again discuss consumption vs production. 

Lots of people are making money selling "NFTs". What is an NFT and can it help YOU as an artist? Some simple things you can do to check it out and see for yourself.

P.s. Let's not eat each others' faces. 

visit his handle: @tsmoareau

Thanks Terrence!

May 21, 202101:06:24
Shooting the sh*t with Minn Kim and Roy Bahat and Roy Bahat and pretending it's about something Ep 14 2.11.21

Shooting the sh*t with Minn Kim and Roy Bahat and Roy Bahat and pretending it's about something Ep 14 2.11.21

What is podcast about? Podcast missing genres. Signal vs Whatsapp. Giving up on privacy. The Star Wars Radio Broadcast. 


What does it mean to believe in something? All jobs are automated. We are all just finger-pushing talkers. Noah's 2 types of belief theory.

Thinking by talking. 

All this and more from Bloomberg Beta creators Minn Kim and Roy Bahat. Check out #thisisnotadvice for their fine work!

Feb 16, 202148:12
Eugene Wei and the Greater Weirdness of the World Ep 13 2.3.2021

Eugene Wei and the Greater Weirdness of the World Ep 13 2.3.2021

Writer, blogger, tech guy, film guy, Eugene Wei joins us to talk about social media, wearable speakers, VR/AR, tech implants, a love/hate relationship with Twitter and how governments are behind the curve. @eugenewei on Twitter Remains of the Day - www.eugenewei.com

Feb 11, 202156:45
Geoff Lewis replaces your next thought Ep 12 1.7.2021

Geoff Lewis replaces your next thought Ep 12 1.7.2021

A fluffle of rabbits. A murmuration of starlets. A jalopy of Jeffs.

Problems of modern social media. Twitter vs blogging. Education is good, but what do they do in the Comparative Literature dept?

We talk with Geoff Lewis, vagabond poet of the interspace. Join us!

Jan 09, 202158:45
Mario Gibney would eat humans. Would you? Ep 11 12.18.2020

Mario Gibney would eat humans. Would you? Ep 11 12.18.2020

Our first guest ever is Mario Gibney from BC Canada. We chat about Bitcoin, veganism, cannibalism.

This episode is a bit experimental so forgive some of the poor quality sound at times. We were trying a different setup than normal and I hope everything still comes across!

Dec 22, 202001:08:21
BANDCAST and the future of AUDIO Episode 10 12.12.2020

BANDCAST and the future of AUDIO Episode 10 12.12.2020

In this episode, Noah asks Jeff all about his new toy: how it came about, what it does, what it can and will do.  They discuss the benefits of voice chat over text. Finally, they chat about the possible future of audio and mobile voice communication.

BandcasT is the app we've been using to create this show. It's a live chat app and podcast recorder made for mobile devices that focuses on ease of use and GREAT SOUND QUALITY. You can invite friends to a call and make a recording to immediately publish. It finalizes at the push of a button, but also allows you to access individual tracks if you're a pro and want to edit and mix yourself. Notice there are almost no internet drops, pops or clicks, and the quality is DAMN GOOD for a friggin phone.

It's in beta, and available for iphone, Android coming soon. Contact @keyword_jj for info or if you'd like to join the testers.



Dec 15, 202057:14
Why we like weird people, economics, and man boobs Ep 9 11/29/2020

Why we like weird people, economics, and man boobs Ep 9 11/29/2020

Everyone needs a backup to show the world their weirdness without worry.

Introducing a new product for everyone...

Dec 01, 202044:20
Bubonic plagues, bio-weapons, and building benign frats Ep. 8 11/22/2020.mp3

Bubonic plagues, bio-weapons, and building benign frats Ep. 8 11/22/2020.mp3

COVID vaccines, history of pandemics, bio-weapons, and how to bridge the gap with the non-truth truther tribe. 


Jeff doesn't have a whole lot to say. 

Nov 23, 202001:02:12
Throw 'em like a TREE! Ep. 7 10/23/2020

Throw 'em like a TREE! Ep. 7 10/23/2020

This is the worst podcast.

It's like we are shitposting with our mouths.

Is yogurt candy? Are pears good? Where does caffeine come from? Poems about coffee and aikido. 

Oct 24, 202057:34
Ep. 4 Anime with random bits thrown in 9/23/2020

Ep. 4 Anime with random bits thrown in 9/23/2020

Exploring an art form. What is the Godfather of anime?

Oct 22, 202051:34
Ep. 6 To be a fool in public (is a skill) 10/16/2020

Ep. 6 To be a fool in public (is a skill) 10/16/2020

Karaoke.

The power of Kpop. 

Who gets married in the 21st century?

The one thing that billionaires cannot buy. 

What's the kids don't know and what the kids know that we don't.

Oct 22, 202054:51
Ep. 5 What a party that must have been! 10/6/2020

Ep. 5 What a party that must have been! 10/6/2020

Imagine if all the dinosaurs throughout history lived together in one place/time. 

Audiobooks vs Podcasts

Meme analysis and the IP behemoth in your hands now. 


Losing touch, again.

Oct 20, 202058:30
Ep. 3 Canada, Yogurt, and Trope Tourism 9/10/2020

Ep. 3 Canada, Yogurt, and Trope Tourism 9/10/2020

A safe place. A safe word. What Canada did. What has become of tourism. 


Thanks for listening. This show is a test. Thanks for being a part of our test!

Oct 18, 202001:03:02
Ep. 2 Consumption vs. Production. And Rabbits. 9/2/2020

Ep. 2 Consumption vs. Production. And Rabbits. 9/2/2020

Welcome! This is episode 2 of the MIRS+RIMS show with Jeff Byron and Noah Smith. This is a show where we talk about whatever we want. Music, technology, the internet, games, art, thoughts and theories.

The goal it to have a lively and positive conversation while avoiding certain topics, like the death of humanity. You'll hear that this isn't so easy for us. 


ENGAGE WITH US:

@noahpinion

@keyword_jj

Oct 17, 202001:04:22