2026.02.02: Gold, Silver & Iron

Burnie and Ashley talk about gold, silver & bitcoin crashes, Microsoft downturn, AI training, Epstein dump, EGOTs, and Iron Lung.

2026.01.29: Boomer Roleplay

Burnie and Ashley discuss Tesla's sunset strategy, army of robots, future pods, Peter Molyneux, Fable IV, boomer roleplay, Brandon Sanderson, adapatations, Harry Potter, and the US nationwide shutdown strike.

2026.01.28: Applicable Generally

Burnie and Ashley discuss objective players, Highguard, fantasy power rankings, Zerg rushing, Steam review guidelines, Tik Tok algorithm changes, big number alternatives, and Khabe Lame sells his identity.

2026.01.27: Stealth Drop

Burnie and Ashley discuss pro-gaming history, Highguard, gamer dogpiles, Stranger Things stellar numbers, celeb dopplegangers, genetic lotteries, and Robbie Williams.

2026.01.26: The Prequel Problem

Burnie and Ashley discuss The Last of the Mohicans, Alex Honnold, Taipei 101, height anxiety, Iranian protests, American warships, two party recordings, celebrity text subpoenas, trolling, the shooting of Alex Pretti, and Australia's Top 100.

2026.01.22: The Terrible Secret of Space

Burnie and Ben discuss Gold records, Gold YouTube buttons, streaming metrics, TikTok hooks, handy ultrasounds, musical talent, Espresso vibe-authoring, rumors about Vimeo layoffs, and rampant astronaut speculation.

Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says

Ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple parts of the country are threatening the United States’ status as a nation that has eliminated the virus’ spread, but a CDC leader said Tuesday that the potential change is not a big concern.

2026.01.21: Not Wrong Just Early

Burnie and Ben discuss RT Shorts, leaving the country, Disney adults, rail travel, House of Dynamite, dub vs sub, Costco, AI vs AI assisted search, and choosing a futbal club.

2025.01.20: What Is A Hoosier

Burnie and Ashley discuss Hoosier firsts, Hoosier meanings, climate change, America's largest land acquisitions, China depop, and being childfree vs being antikid.

2026.01.19: Slow News Year

Burnie and Ashley discuss Burnie's birthday, sushi train, Zootopia 2, Avatar gets cheaper, the emerging AI class system, platform performance of the RTAAs, tennis professional amateurs, and mistaken identities at the BBC.

Netflix, but for public domain movies

Curl will end its bug bounty program by the end of January due to excessive AI generated reports

2026.01.16: Nothing But Lies

Burnie and Ashley discuss Animaniacs, Madonna, Amazing Race, the Great American visa drought, The World Cup, Messi, Posh Spice's husband, social media jobs, The Birthday Problem, real stuff that we don't believe, hoverboards, and Star Wars executive changes.

The Ever-Shrinking Eldercare Workforce: Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population

This opinion piece highlights the impending crisis in the U.S. eldercare workforce as the aging population grows, particularly for those with dementia. The article emphasizes the critical shortage of direct care workers, exacerbated by low pay, poor working conditions, and restrictive immigration policies. The situation threatens to place an even greater burden on family caregivers, who already provide the majority of care for aging parents.

2026.01.15: Xray Spectators

Burnie and Ashley discuss Marvel teasers, Ponies, The Boys, Walking Dead, 28 Years and Six Months Later, Alamo controversy, Digg returns, Fark, X agrees to only undress some people, and Xray cams.

Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ Creator, Dies at 68

Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' comic strip, has passed away at 68 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Known for his controversial right-wing statements, Adams' work was dropped from syndicated newspapers in the U.S. in 2023 following his remarks about Black people. Despite his passing, his legacy as a cartoonist and author remains.

At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela’s Caracas

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, around 2 a.m. local time on Saturday. The cause of the explosions remains unclear, and Venezuela’s government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Private Equity Is America's New Landlord

This article explores how private equity is impacting the housing market, particularly in low-income, high-minority-density neighborhoods, where corporations now own a significant portion of residential properties. The trend is exacerbating the country's racial wealth and homeownership gaps, as these corporations are often less inclined to maintain properties and more likely to evict tenants. The article also discusses potential policy responses to address this issue.

The End of Ending AIDS

The Trump administration's cuts to PEPFAR funding have jeopardized Malawi's progress in ending the AIDS epidemic, despite the country's alignment with the 95-95-95 targets. The termination of support for marginalized groups and remote communities has left vulnerable populations without essential services, reversing years of progress and raising concerns about the feasibility of meeting the 2030 goal.