Three Meatballs, One Wedding, and a Zipline at 65 MPH

In this catch-up episode of Generations, Peter and Aubrey return after a whirlwind few weeks. Peter talks about buying a new car (and reluctantly becoming a Toyota RAV4 hybrid owner), while Aubrey shares stories from her Alaskan cruise, her wedding, and all the chaos leading up to it—including marathon-induced detours, anxious pre-wedding jitters, and Mario Kart battles. The two swap laughs, family updates, and wrap with Aubrey geeking out over a black hole that’s devouring suns by the thousands.Show NotesCatching up after a breakPeter and Aubrey talk about why they’ve been away and what’s been going on.Peter shares the story of unexpectedly trading in his car for a Toyota RAV4 hybrid.Aubrey’s three-week whirlwindAn Alaskan cruise full of hikes, glaciers, wildlife, and a 65-mph zipline adventure.Packing stress: wedding dress, cruise gear, and everything else in one massive haul.Banana-posing seals, neon moss hikes, and glacier ice crashing into the sea.The world’s largest zipline: GoPros, nerves, swearing, and exhilaration.Wedding chaos & beautyMarathon traffic nearly derails the timeline, but the day turns out magical.Emotional first look: Hayden cried before even seeing Aubrey.Wedding day menu: three meatballs and a slice of cake.Reception highlight: Aubrey destroying Hayden at Mario Kart and Smash Bros.Family weekendFollowing day: Alex’s homecoming talk.Coming home to a mountain of wedding gifts.Final science factAubrey shares about a supermassive black hole devouring 300–3,000 suns per year.Quasars, the Eddington limit, and the wonder of looking billions of years into the past.