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Thunk Tank Podcast
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Think Tank + Craft Beer= Thunk TankA professor, a brewer, and a musician podcast about science, history, and other craft-beer fueled hilarity. You know, the important things. Dive on in!
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#101—Merry Half Christmas!
When is Half Christmas? We don't know, but it's almost definitely not in August, so we thought you could all use a little holiday cheer! Merry Half Christmas! Support Us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts. We would also love for you to...
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#100—A 100 Conspiracy Thunk Tank Celebration
We made it to 100 episodes! Since one of our first episodes was about conspiracy theories, we thought that it was the perfect way to celebrate this big milestone. I can't tell you if we actually made it to 100 conspiracies, but I can at least say we probably had a combined 100 units of beer.…
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#99—Time Travel to the Year 2099!
For our 99th episode, we decided to time travel to the future...specifically to the year 2099. What will life be like? Will humanity even make it that long? Grab a beer and hop into the tank to find out! Support Us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you…
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#98—Wine Tasting with Expert Alycia (Part 2)
Part 2 of our wine tasting episode! While we normally get weird on craft beer, we decided to get extra classy with some wine for this episode. Actually nevermind, we definitely weren't classy. But we were joined by a friend of the podcast and wine expert Alycia, and we learned a lot about wine!…
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#97—Wine Tasting with Expert Alycia (Part 1)
While we normally get weird on craft beer, we decided to get extra classy with some wine for this episode. Actually nevermind, we definitely weren't classy. But we were joined by a friend of the podcast and wine expert Alycia. Enjoy part 1, and look out for part 2 in a few days! Support Us: If…
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#96—A Tribute to Frank Costanza
He proudly served his country in the Korean War. Some say he was the best cook Uncle Sam ever had—slinging hash for the fighting 103rd. He was a salesman who once spoke to the Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon. He enjoys collecting TV Guides, invented an alternative to Christmas…
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#95—Is Bigfoot Real?
You've probably heard of the big hairy upright-walking ape-like monster known as Bigfoot. Maybe you've even seen one of them...or maybe your camera lens is dirty. Also known as Sasquatch, this beast is thought to roam the forests of North America. But is this all bullshit? Or is there something...
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#94—Surviving Quarantine as a Couple
This episode is a couple of couples talking about couple related things. Luke and Johnny brought on their better halves to talk about surviving quarantine as a couple. Is fighting bad? Is there a correct way to fight? Have any of us at thunk tank lost our minds yet? How does Luke's fiancé Yankı...
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#93—A Tribute to Coffee
"Coffee makes us severe, and grave and philosophical." -Jonathan Swift Oh coffee, we love you so much. Next time you drink a cup of coffee, consider that you are participating in a cultural tradition with billions of other people around the world. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the...
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Episode 92—Tales from Luke and Johnny's College House 'The Burrow'
Many years ago, Luke and Johnny Genie lived together in a legendary house. To those who partied there, it was known as "The Burrow". To those who lived in the quaint neighborhood within which The Burrow existed, it was known as the asshole party house that got loudly waisted most weeknights.…
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Episode 91—6 min Exclusive Sample of Patreon-Only Drunk Tank
Wow, what a special treat...a 6-minute sample from one of our insane drunk tank episodes. These episodes are only released over on our Patreon page, but we thought you deserved to get a small taste of life in the drunk tank. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us for a little as…
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Episode 90—Tiger King, Of Course
Maybe you've seen the Tiger King memes all over the internet? If so, you are probably wondering what Tiger King is all about? Is Tiger King truly the genius documentary that we all need right now? Or is this miniseries really just Jerry Springer with giant f-ing cats? Join us this week as we...
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Episode 89—A Guide to Moving
In this episode, we talk about all things moving related. This is an older cast, from before the times of coronavirus. So enjoy hearing us talk before we knew of the quarantine to come. In terms of usefulness, you probably won't learn any tips on how to move, but you'll definitely hear our…
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Episode 88—How to Survive a Quarantine
We know you're stuck at home, so here is some maybe advice on how to make the most of this weird time. If not, we hope you get a few laughs. Stay healthy (mentally and physically), and see you in the tank! Oh and send us to a friend who could use some laughs, lets spread the thunk during this...
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Episode 87—Coronavirus Updates: UBI, Money, Federal Reserve
It's only been a week since our last coronavirus episode, but too much happened to talk about anything else. In this episode, we talk about various coronavirus updates including the potential UBI that will be sent to Americans while we are stuck at home and out of work. How much money will we…
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Episode 86— Corona Cast: Virus Info, Updates, and Beer
Need a break from the mainstream media hysteria surrounding the Coronavirus? Then crack open an ice-cold Corona beer and have a few laughs with us. You might not learn anything about how to be safe during this difficult time, but they do say laughter is the best medicine. **Sober note: I highly...
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Episode 85 — Seinfeld Episode Analysis: "The Checks"
Welcome to a new Seincast series here at the Thunk Tank Podcast where we will be doing a deep dive on specific Seinfeld episodes. In our original Seinfeld analysis (episode 27), we took on the hefty challenge of analyzing the entire series. But it left us wanting more. So for this series, we want...
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Episode 84 — Waterfalls
Are there any waterfall hikes near you? Well, there was one near us and we did it. Any questions? "At last, Fortissimo!" -Gustav Mahler on seeing Niagra Falls Support Us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts. We would also love for you to...
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Episode 83 -- Cyber Security, AI, and Consciousness w/Guest Tech Expert Luke
Today we're joined by a good friend of the podcast: Luke! That's right, two Lukes in one podcast. Guest Luke works in cyber-security and specializes in information systems, hacking, and cloud security. On this episode we cover topics such as artificial intelligence, election hacking, and what the...
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Episode 82 -- GenieTalk Radio: Politics, DNC, and the 2020 Election
In this episode, Johnny Genie has a one-on-one Skype call with friend of the podcast Joe. They talk about the current state of politics as it relates to the 2020 presidential election. Support Us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts. We...
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Episode 81 -- Seinfeld Episode Analysis: "The Soup Nazi"
Welcome to a new Seincast series here at the Thunk Tank Podcast where we will be doing a deep dive on specific Seinfeld episodes. Last time (episode 27) we took on the hefty challenge of analyzing the entire series. But it left us wanting more. So for this series, we want to get into the...
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Episode 80 -- Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker...SUCKS
What does it take to ruin a movie franchise? A string of god-awful prequels and sequels series is a great way to do it--and what better final nail in the narrative coffin than Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. Join us this week as we discuss the laughable disaster of the Skywalker…
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Episode 79 -- Bonus Episode: Best Thunk Moments of 2019
Well you've finally got it, a clip show from Thunk Tank Podcast. These are the most thunky clips we could find from 2019. There's also a New Years montage at the end that you'll want to hear, so be sure to listen all the way through. Happy New Year and thanks for listening. Here's to more…
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Episode 78 -- How to Throw the Best Holiday Party
Want to know how to throw the best holiday party? Join us this week as we celebrate the holidays by discussing our most memorable holiday party experiences. Merry Thunkmas to you all! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO!!! Support Us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you...
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Episode 77 -- Human Beings: Romantic Meatballs in Space
If you take a strictly materialistic perspective on the world, then you could argue that a human being is essentially a meatball. We are just a conglomeration of atoms that happen to have consciousness. But the religious person could argue that this revelation removes meaning and purpose from the...
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Episode 76 -- Pros and Cons of UBI
What would you do with a thousand dollars of extra cash a month? Join us this week as we discuss the potential pros and cons of democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang's flagship proposal. For blog posts and other extras, check out our website at: www.thunktankpodcast.com Support us: If you...
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Episode 75 -- Happy Thanksgiving
What are you Thunkful for? Join us on this very special holiday episode where we explore the history and meaning of Thanksgiving--acknowledging what we're truly thankful for along the way. And, in the theme of Thunksgiving, a very special THUNKS to our biggest fans: B.L. Clark Duluth Atheist T....
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Episode 74 -- How to Win the Lotto
Think you know how to win the lotto? Well, so do we! That's right folks! Join us as we discuss our tips, tricks, and advice on how to win the lottery. Disclaimer: we are three guys drinking craft beer. So yes, you can trust our expertise. Click here for youtube video! For blog posts and other...
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Episode 73 - Airplanes
Want to learn how airplanes fly? The science behind the seeming miracle of flight? Well then you should probably buy a real book or something. But if you want to hear our take on everything from sky toilets to our best airport stories, then you've come to the right place! So hop aboard Thunk...
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Episode 72 - History of Halloween
What is Halloween? Why do so many cultures take time to poke fun at death? If you're hoping for a detailed analysis into the history of Halloween, then you've definitely come to the wrong place. To be fair, we do provide some historical facts about the holiday's pagan origins--but we mostly drink...
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Episode 71 - "The Egg" by Andy Weir
This episode is a reaction to a short story titled "The Egg" by Andy Weir. You can find a written version of the story here (in many languages as well), or you can watch this beautiful narration on Kurzgesagt's Youtube channel. We recommend reading or watching the story first. It's a pretty…
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Episode 70 - History of Toilets
In this episode, we tried as hard as we could to stick to the history of toilets. Naturally, however, it went down the toilet real fast… But it was a fun and thunky adventure, and you may just learn a thing or two about the amazing technology that takes away our gross shit each and every day.…
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Episode 69 - An Insiders Guide to Turkish Food, Culture, and Teyzes
In this episode we were joined by Luke’s fiance Yankı to talk about all things Turkey. We covered languages, accents, the McDonalds McTurco sandwhich, and of course the infamous concept of the Teyze in Turkish culture. If you want a thorough guide for traveling to Turkey, you have definitely...
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Episode 68 - The Art of the Public Freak Out
Join us this week as we discuss the art of the public freak out. The internet is filled with countless videos of people freaking out in public, and we analyze some of our favorites–including the infamous bagel boss freak out that went viral a few months ago. Yes, these situations can be sad when...
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Episode 67 - The Oregon Trail: A Tale of Johnny's Cross Country Road Trip
What happens when the Thunk Tankers take a trip on the Oregon Trail? Find out this week as we discuss Johnny Genie’s odyssey across country to set up our west coast studio! There will be talk of beer, dogs, and avoiding dysentery as you attempt to ford rivers. Oh and also stay the fuck out of the...
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Episode 66 - The Walking Dead Comics
Like zombies? Craft beer? Original literary analysis? Join us this week as professor Labs discusses The Walking Dead comics (although the T.V. show might also be mentioned). Whether or not you're a fan of zombies, there's plenty of thematic gold here to explore for everyone: from themes of 'good'...
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Episode 65 - Hot Wings Challenge
Oh gods. Us plus the hottest wings on the market equals, well, dive into the tank with us as we explore life's deepest questions -- all whilst chomping into increasingly scorching wings! For blog posts and other extras, check out our website at: www.thunktankpodcast.com Support us If you enjoy…
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Episode 64 - When is it Okay to Lie? (Part Two)
Are you still a liar? Really? Even after part one? Yeah...we too. Join us in part two if you wanna find out just how much! (or click here for part one) For blog posts and other extras, check out our website at: www.thunktankpodcast.com Support us If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating…
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Episode 63 - When is it Okay to Lie? (Part One)
Are you a liar? Well, most of us 'lie'. But does that make us bad people? In fact, can it sometimes make us good people? Should we have another beer? Join us as we explore these deep thunkisophical questions in more in this week's episode all about why it's sometimes okay to being a lying piece…
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Episode 62 - The Orville Seasons 1 & 2
The Orville is a science fiction comedy-drama created by and starring none other than Seth MacFarlane. We here at Thunk Tank Podcast have grown to love the show. Simultaneously thought-provoking and hilarious, the series is also filled with more aliens than you’ll know what to do with. Dive in…
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Episode 61 - The Future of Streaming and Entertainment
Where is the future of streaming and entertainment leading us as a society? Jump into the tank with us this week as Johnny Genie is joined by social media marketing expert, Sarah Bean, in this fascinating conversation about the evolutionary history -- and future -- of internet platforms, mass...
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Episode 60 - The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
Planning on getting married but don't know where to start? Well, look no further! Join us in this delightful anniversary episode where we discuss the most vital elements to throwing -- and enjoying -- your perfect day! For blog posts and other extra material, check out our website at:...
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Episode 59 - Democratic Debate Winner
Who won the 2019 democratic debate? Join us in this live-stream as we discuss the pros and cons of this ridiculously crowded stage. Support us: If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts. We would also love for you to share it with someone who...
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Episode 58 - The Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson
Want to learn about the birth of modern science? The political and economic revolutions of 17th century Europe? Swashbuckling vagabond adventures around the world? Well, then look right into the pages of Neal Stephenson's the Baroque Cycle -- a historical fiction saga for the ages. Join professor...
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Episode 57 - Game of Thrones Ending: Alternate Scenes
Valar Showghulis: all shows must die. Or so happened with Game of Thrones. Join us as we discuss not just how one of the greatest series in T.V. history failed us all, but how alternate endings (and actual good writing) could have saved it from such a poorly scripted fate. Read this episode’s…
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Episode 56 - How to Nail Your Next Job Interview
Worried about your next job interview? Not sure how to prepare? Join us this week as we reveal the secrets of nailing any job interview. Johnny and Luke recount their own vital experiences while professor Labs shares the curriculum – lessons, exercises, and tips – from his professional...
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Episode 55 - The TrUth of Thunk
Ever wonder what’s the best way to use chopsticks? The optimal plys for a roll of toilet paper? How much sand is in our bu–whoa whoa, okay, you’ll have to take a listen to our Thunk Tanker Q&A episode to find out the answers to these questions and more! Very special thanks to our longtime fan and...
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Episode 54 - 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang
Have you heard of Andrew Yang? Chances are you have not, even though he is probably the smartest person who is running for president. In his own words, “the opposite of Donald Trump is an Asian guy who likes math.” We are all really impressed with Andrew Yang, and we wanted to help get the word…
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Episode 53- Flavors of the South with Chase Westmoreland
In this episode, Johnny sits down to sample another flavor of the south, this time with friend of the podcast Chase Westmoreland. Chase is a really interesting character. He is a former aerospace machinist who currently works at Foothills Brewing in North Carolina. They talk about a range of...
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Episode 52 - The Dirtiest Joke
A professor, a musician, and a genie walk into a bar… …and created Thunk Thank Podcast! So a bad joke might go, but what makes a good joke? A great one? Join us in this week’s episode as we explore the nature of comedy, laughter, and the dirtiest joke. For blog posts and other extra material…
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