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In this episode Mika discusses a topic that Cody has no hope of knowing - Bauhaus! A simplistic artistic movement that changed design forever- even affecting many of the things that Cody already knows and loves; World War 2! And also other things. Find out how Bauhaus has secretly impacted your life as well by listening!

It'sss Mika this time! And she has a lot to say about a country near and dear to both of our hearts Japan! Ever wonder why so many people are going to Japan? And what does that mean for Japanese people? Mika and I give our takes as we explore this topic.

Cody attempts to explain to Mika using science that may or may not be right what time distortion is, a concept shown but not explained in the movie Hail Mary. With what brain cells he has, Cody hopes that viewers will be able to not just understand how time dilation works, but why.

What happens when a female streamer breaking records in a male-dominated space is actually someone using a sophisticated AI Voice Changer? This episode explores a bizarre case of digital deception. We discuss the history of the "voice changer" accusation against women, the rise of real-time AI vocal synthesis, and the ethical implications of using a voice changer to present a different identity. We’re asking the hard questions: Is this a form of stolen valor, and what are the future implications of this technology?