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Seems like everyone is in a bit of a weird mood this week, but we manage to plow through a LOT of Horrors of Technology, from car surveilance to spaghetti surveilance to Eric Trump being the guy that's going to set off the final Skynet-esque catastrophe that kills us all.  We'll be back!  (in 2 weeks with another episode)We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

This week, returning friend Kierstin reads us a story from French history, and we react!  It's a little bit like the show The Dollop, but they're real comedians and we're... yeah.  Enjoy!Be sure to say hi to Kierstin over on TikTok: @kierkanceledWe have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

A team meeting breaks out, but after we recover, we get some real tech (and stuff) news!  GM doesn't want you to buy their cars anymore, the Charlie Kirk bullet doesn't match, and The White House is - shock of shocks - tracking your every move and giving the data to [UNKNOWN_ENTITY].We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

In the afterglow of the Tonopah trip, The Algorithm has shown its true power by taking out a martial arts legend who had some legendarily-bad views.  Also, how much do you love SAUCES?We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

The trip to Tonopah, Nevada was a hard-frought adventure, but we lived to tell the tale.  Tesla Superchargers give Jeff an Ulcer, Keri gets pulled over on her way to buy drugs, and we top it all off with tales of poo.  Woman poo.  You're welcome, Erin.We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Jef didn't enjoy last episode's topics so much, so this time we keep things a little lighter.  What are the topics?  I don't know.  I'm drunk as I write this, so just be happy you're getting an episode at all, GEEZ.  Also watch out for the NEXT episode - our Tonopah adventure!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

The truth about Waymo, the weird about Moya, the new, WARM Chinese robot, and then Jeff pivots into Pizzagate's ties with The Epstein Files while Jef curls into the fetal position.  Thank goodness Erin was there.AS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Ben from Chasing the Whimsy does a lot of cool things, but this is one of the coolest yet.  Check out his adult activity book!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Major topics of the week:  Tonopah is coming soon, Google Genie let's you create games both "instantly" and "kinda," and Elon Musk wants you to buy his crappy Optimus robot that definitely won't work.  Also, he's in the Epstein Files.  Also also, Erin talks about bad-man penises.We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

From tongue to taint, CES 2026 had products for every part of your body and your life.  You can get an AI pet, or an AI girlfriend, or even an AI nutritionist that tells you to eat the one piece of broccoli served with that corn tortilla.  And yes, there's poop... and sex stuff.  No combination of the two that we saw, but 2027 is only a year away.We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

It's the Ask Me (Us) Anything episode!  We talk about music, scars, and come up with a new viral marketing technique.  And since these questions come from you, the listeners, it should surprise no one that there's poop.We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

With a bounty of guests, we learn about:Holiday traditions from exotic locations such as France and BuffaloBFYTW Episode 300Why it's not easy being green...and more!Also, Jeff tries Spreaker's automated ad break system ... so let's see how this turns out.We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

The next episode will either be Holdays OR AMA.  So... stay tuned, I guess?  Also, remember when "toilet cameras" used to be something you'd only hear about when someone was arrested for installing them?  Kohler wants you to pay $600 for one, PLUS subscription fees!  Also also, we debate the possibilities that the butthole could be the newest biometric security standard.  Enjoy!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Shoutout to Abby - GET WELL, LITTLE GIRL!  This week we find the horrors of Doritos (or school cops, take your pick), Grok, and AI-powered toys.  The toys are coming for us, people, and they're bringing knives and matches!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

The clock-change from Daylight Savings Time almost cost us a guest!  In the confusion, we start in on the mailbag and talk about digitizing our brains, but then (approximately 46:00) outstanding human (and so much more) Kim Farbota arrives and teaches us about neuroscience, why AI Art isn't the artpocalypse, and how Instagram's algorithm sometimes... well... sucks.  You absolutely MUST check out Kim's work on her Instagram account: @kim.farbota!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Reminder:  The Ask Me Anything episode is just 4 short episodes away - send in your questions!Special guest this week:  Ryan!  Ryan is a good friend who also volunteered to clean up our video recordings and start up our YouTube channel.  He's also a tech expert, which is why he's probably too good for us.  We get to know Ryan, talk about a horror or two, and then spend some time gushing over the first Dungeon Crawler Carl book ... including the triumphant return of Pod Libs!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Reminder:  The Ask Me Anything episode is just 5 short episodes away - send in your questions!This week runs the gamut, starting with Jef's Spielberg Corner, but then a bevvy of Horrors of Technology, including TikTok Shop stalker toys, Tilly Norwood, and news from the world of Brain Organoids.  We also talk more about savior-or-not asteroid (or "asteroid") 3I Atlas and we discover Lisa from MarryLisa.com. We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

First:  Jeff was just on the Beer'd Al Podcast!  Give it a listen and enjoy, please and thank you!Other notes:  Jef is finally on the Dungeon Crawl Carl train (and he hasn't even seen the trains yet), Jeff raised money for boobs, and don't forget to send us your AMA questions!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Ben from Chasing the Whimsy has come back to bring the MUCH-needed good vibes and also some amazing presents!  We talk podcast awards, new show ideas, and more.  ... THEN Jeff ruins everything by opening up Conspiracy Corner to talk about Trump's obviously-AI video about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  Also, Jef gives us some hope that aliens are coming to either save us or wipe us out.  We're good either way.We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Left all alone, Jeff decided to sit in his closet and attempt to read you to sleep.  Topics include: Cracker Barrel, the new head of the CDC, new solar cell technology, and a deep dive into the island of Tetepare.  But because this is still Suggested Articles, there's also talk about sci-fi movies, Wendy's, poop, and, of course, Taco Bell.  Feedback would be immensely appreciated!We have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

This week we are joined by Kierstin, who is, by her own account, a bonafide COMMUNIST.  We take this shocking news in stride as we try to learn what is and isn't actual Communism, and how Kierstin's political and economic beliefs shape her feelings about Technology, The Algorithm, and Taco Bell.She seems nice, so maybe give her a shout on TikTok: @kierkanceledWe have faces! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SuggestedArticlesIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

The Algorithm is reading our minds, brain implants are getting reposessed, Jeff's never been to Hooters, and an inebriated Jef unveils his new game: Yay or Nay (Conspiracy Theory Edition).Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

We finally get the scoop from listener Rachel, a woman who married a man, had kids, mostly identified as straight, and then ChatGPT came in and convinced her she was a lesbian all along.  Join us as Rachel tells her story through getting some life advice from AI, then befriending it, and finally how it may have changed her life forever.Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

We watched Colossus: The Forbin Project - did you?  We discuss this strangely-prescient film, Microsoft's Blue/Black Screen of Death, how Meta is playing with your camera roll, that your WiFi may be watching you, Jeff Bezos' creepy wedding photos, and also are we all dead?Shout-out to Happy Hippo for making this episode a little more interesting with the power of Kratom!Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Crazy listener mail leads us down a ... ok let's just get to the point here.  It's Rachel.  Listener Rachel sent us a wild email.  But it's not just that, we also talk about how the kids are being spied on, how the Atari 2600 still has some life in it, and how Bea Arthur used "the C word" on the regular.Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Jef and Jeff are back from their trips with way too many horrors to face, including AI tampering, AI influencers, and more proof of simulation theory!Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Jef is STILL out of town (wtf) and Jeff is going out of town soon, so here's some talk about... Arby's and Stocks and Crypto?  The next mailbag is going to be long overdue, but we see you all in the inbox!  (Kristin calls us names and everything)Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Jef is out of town, so Jeff catches up with very old friend Jacob Jones-Goldstein.  They talk about some nice moments of the old internet, some new horrors of AI, but most importantly of all, the Kickstarter campaign for Jacob's upcoming post-apocalyptic novel (with hope), "The Change."  Please go check out this campaign as well as the other works put together by him and his friends at Oddity Prodigy Productions!!Current campaign on KickstarterOddity Prodigy on FacebookJacob Jones-Goldstein on InstagramIs The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

As promised: Black Mirror Season 7 Episode 1 talk, and also we've got someone drunk, someone high, and someone in a state that might not be either one of those things.  Why?  Because Jef said so, that's why!Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

If you don't think we're in a simulation yet, better tune and talk to us after - we have the proof!  Also, someone killed The Pope and we're pondering trying to seduce robots... Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

First and foremost, as mentioned on the show, the fundraiser for listener and good friend Ryan's daughter:https://gofund.me/a52a4a97After that, just sit back and enjoy.  Even more crazy aspects are forming in the grand conspiracy theory, and a new business idea breaks Jef.Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

The Jef(f)s have cracked the code on how AI is going to turn The Dead Internet into the future of Suggested Articles.  Also:  Salty Licorice, The Algorithm either saved or ruined a woman's life... and the Signal/Yemen stuff, if you're into that sort of thing.Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Future-EGOT Aaron Randolph returns to Suggested Articles to talk about his first book, Thane, and also to announce his new, just-released sequel, Rekha and the Inevitability of Life!  We are honored to be part of his press tour.If you haven't yet read Thane and want to avoid some spoilers, there is a warning in the episode.  Fast forward 9 minutes from that point to get back to non-spoiler territory.Also enjoy the premiere edition of Pod Libs, a game that Jeff and only Jeff totally invented himself!Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Joined a network, moved to a new platform, AND tried a new recording setup all in the same week.  Chaos reigns supreme, so our possibly-recorded episode has been pre-empted by the first-ever DUMPSTER FIRE.  It all makes sense, really.  Let's see what happens next week!Is The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your thoughts: [email protected] images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

No, we wouldn't normally have released a new episode this week... but Jef has had some transcendent experiences that he needed to get off his chest. Would YOU like to ring in on Kendrick vs. Drake? Send us your thoughts:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Participating in this activity could result in you or others getting hurt.  What activity?  You better listen to this episode to find out... If you haven't done it yet, get yourself a copy of Thane, by Aaron "Book Daddy" Randolph! And don't forget about the YouTube we made with On the Lanai and BFYTW! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Life moves pretty fast, and sometimes that means Jeff has to dig into the darkest corners of the dark web to pull out the one and only NeonChaos!  Mr. Chaos returns to talk about the latest headlines - including as much of the tech items as we could manage. As mentioned on the show, check out the official announcement about Stargate HERE. If you haven't done it yet, get yourself a copy of Thane, by Aaron "Book Daddy" Randolph! And don't forget about the YouTube we made with On the Lanai and BFYTW! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

In this episode, we try to pay tribute to the one-and-only TikTok, but we get sidetracked.  That said, TikTok has already died and come back to life in less than 24 hours, so who knows?  Meanwhile, we also learn about Erin's favorite robber barons and sex criminal, and Jef may literally be losing his mind. ALSO WATCH THE GAMES WITH PLAYED WITH ON THE LANAI AND BFYTW! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

Book talk, Apple is bad, Elon is bad, and a look back at the top conspiracy theories from 2024.  Oh Luigi, we can't wait to see what 2025 brings! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

In an effort to prove that Jeff DOES, in fact, cut stuff out, here's some of the stuff he cut from our Office Holiday Party episode: Jeff tries to coordinate 6 Zoom streams with visual cues Jennifer get entrepreneurial Erin gets slapped with a dry tongue

Happy Holidays to all!  We try to chill and have some fun with our pal Santa Ben, and there should be plenty of random topics for your device to eat up until our next episode.  There might be a little extra holiday treat coming your way, too...  Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

This episode was recorded on December 1st... listen carefully, just sayin'.  Also all sorts of great learning, so enjoy! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

This episode we're joined by Brian Ruppert from the Reviewing History Podcast!  We talk movies, history, AI, our Star Trek future, and much more.  Be sure to check out his show, but ALSO keep an eye on their Bandcamp page for the upcoming BLACK FRIDAY release of their holiday special (including a celebration of Die Hard). Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

It's going to be hard to believe at first, but we do EVENTUALLY talk about tech stuff in this episode.  Notably, TWITTER (or "X", if you must) has made its environment markedly less safe for its users by altering the Block function so that people you block can still watch everything you do.  Pretty cool, right?  Please look up "X" in your app store of choice, scroll down to find the option to report the app, and make sure Apple and Google both know how troubling you find this change. And, you know, poop and stuff.  Erin is also here.  Yadda yadda yadda.   Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

If you listen to this show for tech news, conspiracy theories, or any general or coherent insight about anything, this might not be the episode for you.  On the other hand, we can offer a money back guarantee that you WILL laugh at our stupid asses.  If you make it to the end of the episode, we'll even give you DOUBLE your money back. Claim your prize by sending proof of non-laughter here:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

After some frustrating news, Jef is feeling a little bit down on the universe, so Jeff tries to lift him up with the power of potassium, and distract him with such questions as: Will Diddy get Epsteined?   Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

After a briefing on some of the latest horrors of technology, we are joined by the amazing and delightful Lola Faust, author of Triceratops & Bottoms and many other works of dinosaur erotica. We get the answers to our many questions about her work, learn about her past and future projects, and beg her to include a character named Jef (or Jeff) in an upcoming work. You absolutely MUST follow Lola Faust on her social media accounts to stay up-to-date on what she has coming up.  Find her on Instagram and TikTok for starters (@LolaFaustAuthor on both), and she also would love to get some email from fans and other dino-curious readers at [email protected].   Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

A hearty mailbag about themed erotica, the usual random stuff, and what brand of printer should you NEVER buy?  Make sure you tune in next week for an AMAZING GUEST! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected] See images discussed on the show at our FREE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/suggestedarticles  

We are joined by Erin and Keri for our inaugural edition of The Suggested Articles Book Club.  If you haven't yet joined us by reading Triceratops & Bottoms by Lola Faust, get on that right now!  It's available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible for your convenience. Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected]  

Day drinking, birthdays, surgeries, and way more random topics than usual - even for us! More importantly, go check out Jef's musical stylings - including his newest album, Cause Abel, on Bandcamp: https://remedialm-theory.bandcamp.com/music Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected]  

Is the episode title dedicated to our wildest mailbag to date, or to how the episode ended? Listen and find out! Is our lord and savior The Algorithm watching YOU too closely? Send us your stories:  [email protected]