A new feature that Zoom offers is an "AI Summary" of your meeting. While this could theoretically be useful for business types who circle back to action items, it is somewhat useless when you are discussing an insane book or rehearsing a RiffTrax for an insane movie. Here's how Zoom tried to make sense of our last episode:
SummaryModern Technology, Westworld, and the Tech Verse Michael and Conor discussed the convenience and drawbacks of modern technology, includ...
2024-10-02 13:47:10 +0000 UTC
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It's that time again, amigos, to post your best plasmemes!
Here's how it works: post a link to your image in the comments. Then come back and vote for your favorites by liking other peoples posts. We'll award a prize to the one that gets the most votes, as well as to a judges' favorite!
2024-09-25 14:11:00 +0000 UTC
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We have what you all crave: tantalizing new facts about Sid. Also, without noting it we meet what we have to imagine is the 750th character in this relatively short book.
Dumb Sentences join our final Real or FanFic of this book, and, at long last, the full clip that should put to rest the eternal question, "Who is Jim Dalen?"
Mike's Sid Gomez theory:
2024-09-24 19:44:54 +0000 UTC
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A flower show judge with a dubious past has flown the coop on the eve of the big flower show. Can Mike solve the mystery, with the help of our illustrious guest John Hodgman?
Judge John Hodgman is touring, so go check it out if it's in your area!
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2024-09-17 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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We've kept you waiting long enough: time to find out the moisture level of Sid's facial hair and to name the implement or implements he uses to groom it.
Also, our experimental Real or FanFic continues to go swimmingly / terribly, depending on whether you're Team Conor or Team Mike.
ASSIGNMENT: Read thru Chapter 31
2024-09-10 21:54:14 +0000 UTC
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Bugs Meany is back with his first ever scheme that is true to his name. See if friend of the podcast Alex Schmidt can solve this mystery, and check out his podcast Secretly Incredibly Fascinating!
2024-08-22 15:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Join Conor for some emails we didn't have time for in our first Tek Kill episode including some exciting news about the Minnesota State Treasurer and some less exciting news about a 372 author who has just put out a new book.
Media:
Conal's Book report can be found here
Tod's signed copy
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Jacob's photo of a Bat ...
2024-08-16 16:29:25 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone, Conor here. While we await Mike's return, I just to fill you in on the latest thing I've Got A Problem With. And as you'd expect, it is a particular answer on the FAQ page for Darn Tough Socks. Please, hear me out...
EDIT: Look at that machinery! Look at that yarn! It looks legitimately interesting to see it in person. OPEN THE DOORS, DARN TOUGH!!
2024-08-08 19:05:24 +0000 UTC
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Hey, everyone: Conor and I were set to record last Friday but then something happened and I was, ahem, indisposed.
But I'll be back soon! Apologies for the inconvenience. (And I'll have stories that may even rival The Tales of My Dad!)
2024-08-05 20:08:00 +0000 UTC
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Fists. Sally. Bugs. Cops. Bribes. Binoculars. Clocks. Watches. This one has everything except millionaires!
2024-08-01 13:33:45 +0000 UTC
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It happens with regularity: I'll spend all night thinking of something, it'll weave its way into my dreams or what have you and then in the morning I'll say, "You know: Another One Bites the Dust is a terrible song." And my dear wife will say,
"It's 6:00 AM"
..."That's fair."
- mjn
2024-07-24 18:29:59 +0000 UTC
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An E. Brown mystery kindly sent in by listener John: is Mike smarter than a 10 year-old?
2024-07-23 15:21:24 +0000 UTC
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So many characters! Why?
Ok, we've calmed down now. We're back in the Tek-verse. We're happy, I wouldn't hesitate to say, to be here.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Read through Chap. 21
2024-07-17 21:32:49 +0000 UTC
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Our next book is Tek Kill, the last of the William Shatner / Ron Goulart series so to catch us up on the six books that came before we brought in a special guest.
Check out Zach's books:
The Goose Finder
Dog Wearing A Bowler Hat
Puppet Dance
2024-07-11 19:24:19 +0000 UTC
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The new book is announced! Since it is one of a series, we bring everyone up to date with excerpts of previous books AND Mike tells another story about his dad (squeamish discretion advised.)
Get the book here but no peeking 'til you've heard us reveal it! https://amzn.to/3Y6dS0z (affiliate link)
ASSIGNMENT: Read thru Chapter 11
2024-07-02 16:37:27 +0000 UTC
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Once again, we had a tremendous crop of memes submitted, memes which would have made zero sense to any of us two months ago but are now more familiar than our own immediate family members. So congratulations, these collective memes definitely would have made Keonig & Lamar lose control.
Congratulations to our winners, Claire P & Cameron S! Please email us at 372pages@gmail.com to claim your prize!
Chec...
2024-06-24 21:39:11 +0000 UTC
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Conor v. Donald J. Sobol. Two men enter. Only one will leave.
2024-06-20 13:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Our final episode of Ernest Cline's Bridge to Bat City and it may not surprise you learn that Cline wraps everything up in exactly the way you'd expect him to.
There's a lot of Listener Mail, including some pretty good theories #cough harperlee cough trumancapote#, as well as a load of Dumb Sentences, and statistics on Mike's Real or Fanfic.
But to start it all off, many people wrote in with some truly stunning news ripped right from today's headlines. (I don't think...
2024-06-13 19:38:47 +0000 UTC
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Conor and I like to play the game, "Guess which song this YouTube comment refers to?" as a regular thing. I don't think I've ever guessed correctly. But I'm going to give you all an easy challenge. (Honor system applies here.)
"I’m 68, heard this song today and honestly, it brought a few tears to my eyes thinking about my youth and the fun I had. I’m still a kid at heart and always will be. Don’t take your youth for granted, it goes quickly.."
"If this isn't playing at my funer...
2024-06-09 17:07:25 +0000 UTC
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Yes, we bagged an actual star, a comedy giant, to speak with him about all sorts of things, including his new book! A great guy, fun and easy to talk to, we hope you enjoy it.
And please, buy his book: it's the first good one we've ever truly discussed on this podcast: https://amzn.to/45w2E7f
2024-06-07 21:17:12 +0000 UTC
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Time for your mojo-iest memes! If you've been here before you know the drill, but if it's your first time, just like Austin, we do things a little weird here! Post a link to your image in the comments. Then come back and vote for your favorites by liking them. We'll pick a judges favorite and give it and the meme that gets the most votes a prize!
2024-06-07 15:03:59 +0000 UTC
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Shocking - truly SHOCKING - news that will shake up the 372 community almost as much as the scandal surrounding our last cozy mystery. Not since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards while that guy streaked across the stage behind David Niven has there been anything this "watercooler-talk-worthy" (<------ huh, kids? 8 year-olds, you're eating this up, aren't you?)
Mike and Conor continue to delve into the story of Opal and how she can communicate with bats because she w...
2024-05-30 19:22:26 +0000 UTC
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It's hard for me [mjn] to imagine anyone not liking these pieces for chamber from Herrmann, Porter, Ives and Diamond. But anyway, I just wanted to alert people who care, who I think number in the single digits, that's its available on the cheap.
fwiw, one of my favorite CDs on the planet. So good.
2024-05-27 22:15:12 +0000 UTC
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Can Conor crack the case? If you don't say yes Sally is gonna sock you one real good!!
[NOTE An earlier version had the title as "Bearded Dwarf". The person who posted that has been, of course, fired and kicked out of the Tigers for good]
2024-05-22 15:32:51 +0000 UTC
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Bats can read! Or they can't! But we know they spread mojo which causes people to groove. That's just science.
Mike does Real or Fanfic ("does" in this context means "participates in"), we have Dumb Sentences, and we read some mail!
Finally, a reminder from the CDC: Bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in people in the United States. People and domestic animals should avoid contact with bats. Bats should never be kept as pets. Rabies can spread to people from bats after...
2024-05-16 17:55:51 +0000 UTC
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Hack bit? Of course! But in my defense I waited decades to do it and I never once did it on stage, so it's almost like it's brand new! (Also, I'm getting over a cold, so please forgive my rough voice.)
2024-05-16 01:00:00 +0000 UTC
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If you've ever wondered - and we know you have - how children would react to Paul Harvey (children from Conor's family, that is) then this is for you.
Conor's family, big fans of Burns and Allen, Captain Flagg and Sergeant Quirt, Young Doctor Malone. Sad Sack, Let's Talk Hollywood. and, evidently, the works of Paul Harvey.
2024-05-14 14:50:17 +0000 UTC
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Since we're currently reading Ernest Cline's The Bridge to Bat City we thought it would be an appropriate time to spool out Mike's incredible bat encounter!
NOTE: if you're at all squeamish, be aware that this describes (very little) bat harm, but also a close-up with many many many many bats, so use your judgement, thanks.
2024-05-08 16:05:49 +0000 UTC
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Witness the exact moment that Cline fully becomes Cline! Also, lots of mean-spirited men in hard hats, as well as tons of references to classic 80s songs from the 60s and 70s. The Dark Web is pressed into service, and Mike just might up his batting average at Real or Fanfic.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Read through Chapter 15 PANIC ON THE STREETS OF AUSTIN
2024-05-02 18:04:20 +0000 UTC
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This has been my schtick for 40 years. NO ONE has enjoyed it yet, so now it's your turn.
2024-04-30 21:33:32 +0000 UTC
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