Episode 242: Fearless Roomba - Technically Correct

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Sure, the Seattle Kraken brand identity is pretty great, but it feels like it's for a different time. What's a more honest mythological thing to name a hockey team in 2020? May we humbly suggest the King County Sisyphus-es? Oh no. Looks like the rock is rolling back down the hill again... This week: brisket and ribs, self-emptying Roombas, and the makings of the longest shortest baseball season. ⚾️.Links:Gail Simone on Twitter: "Movie you hate that everyone else loves: The Breakfast Club." / Twitter Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - Rotten Tomatoes 🐶 Maxine the Fluffy Corgi (@madmax_fluffyroad) • Instagram photos and videos No bubble for the 2020 NFL season? Why the league decided against it, what's next NBA is using Microsoft Teams to brings virtual fans into its real-world games - CNET NHL hub cities of Edmonton, Toronto ready for Stanley Cup Qualifiers Converting a Second Home Into a Primary Residence - The New York Times Best Portable Power Station 2020 | Reviews by Wirecutter EcoFlow DELTA 1300 – The Ultimate Portable Power Station Google extends work-from-home through June 2021 as coronavirus cases surge CES Will Be Online Only in 2021, Opting Against Las Vegas Showcase - WSJ Seattle Kraken iRobot Roomba i7+ Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal Charcoal I755020 - Best Buy Lawmakers From Both Sides Take Aim at Big Tech Executives - The New York Times Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders - The New York Times Eliot on Twitter: "https://t.co/Ulq1vnCHwq" / Twitter ‘Instagram can hurt us’: Mark Zuckerberg emails outline plan to neutralize competitors - The Verge AMC and Universal agree to let movies go from theaters to digital rentals much sooner - The Verge The Best Dry Food Storage Containers | Reviews by Wirecutter Beyond Plus | Bed Bath & Beyond

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Sure, the Seattle Kraken brand identity is pretty great, but it feels like it's for a different time. What's a more honest mythological thing to name a hockey team in 2020? May we humbly suggest the King County Sisyphus-es? Oh no. Looks like the...

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