Random Access Podcast

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Random Access Podcast

The Random Access Podcast is all about exactly what you'd think it is. It's a podcast about random topics. The "Geek's Perspective" on the world and the events that happen in or near it. Or even on the other side of the known universe. Ya know, whatever's in the news.

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    Episode 870 - Starting Dirty

    In this 67 special, Andy tries out the "Dirty Soda" crazeRandom Review - ⁠⁠Claude CodeRandom Topic - You get a “Matrix-style” instant-download of one skill for 24 hours only. What do you pick, and how do you use it before it disappears?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Episode 869 - Oh, Sh...

    In this 67 special, Andy drops the S-bombRandom Review - ⁠Pokémon Cafe Remix Random Topic - What is your favorite restaurant in Manistee?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Episode 868 - Talking Around the Topics

    Andy and Dave spend time not on-topicRandom Review - The Amazing Digital CircusRandom Topic - What is your favorite restaurant in Manistee?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Episode 867 - 5309

    Andy has been waiting for this episode numberRandom Review - Tramontina Aluminum Non Stick 11-Piece Nesting Pots and Pans SetRandom Topic - What is one “privacy for convenience” tradeoff you refuse to make in 2025 that you probably would’ve made in 2019?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Episode 866 - Idioms or Adages

    Andy and Dave ponder about some old sayingsRandom Review - Full Spectrum open source slicerRandom Topic - Who sucks more, a Hoover Vacuum or Donald Trump?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Episode 865 - Head 2 Head 2?

    Dave brings up the idea of bringing back the head to head competitionRandom Review -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boot DryerRandom Topic - Between the two of you, who can hold their breath the longest while jumping up and down and frantically waving your arms in the air?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠⁠

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    Episode 864 - Something Old, Something New

    Andy and Dave span the decadesRandom Review -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magus CircleRandom Topic - Streaming fragmentation: if you could merge three services into one “perfect bundle,” which and why?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠

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    Episode 863 - The Podcast That Almost Didn’t Happen

    Andy had some tech troubles before recording this 67 specialRandom Review -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Realtree Adult Multipurpose Heated GlovesRandom Topic - If you could set a universal “phone etiquette” rule on planes or at concerts, what would it be?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠

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    Episode 862 - General Saltiness

    In this 67 special, Andy and Dave are still bitter about some thingsRandom Review -⁠ ⁠⁠Silicon ValleyRandom Topic - Inspired by The Boxcar Children, Andy & Kate have runoff with their family from Kalamazoo, to join the circus with their act, "The Wonderful World of Pogs"⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠

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    Episode 861 - Now With AI

    Dave plays with the AI in our episode links spreadsheetRandom Review - ⁠⁠LEGO Builder - Build TogetherRandom Topic - What piece of everyday tech would you ban for a week to see how society actually behaves without it?⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠

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    Episode 860 - Alicorns

    In this 66 special, Dave is able to answer Andy's questionRandom Review - ⁠American Airlines Admirals Club - DFWRandom Topic - Recite what you would say if you got to give the gradulation speech at your high school.⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠

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    Episode 859 - Andy Has 18 Tabs Open

    The title of this 67 special has nothing to do with what Andy and Dave talked about, it's just a factRandom Review - 32 degree heated vestRandom Topic - Has there ever been a more perfect video game made than Portal 2?⁠Links for the episode⁠

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    Episode 858 - Oh Yeah, CES Happened

    In this 67 special, Andy and Dave finally get around to talking about CES at some pointRandom Review - Nextmug (14 oz.)Random Topic - What is KPop Demon Hunters, and why is my sister amused and impressed I have never heard of it before?⁠Links for the episode⁠

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    Episode 857 - Looking Back

    Andy and Dave start 2026 by looking at some 2025 recapsRandom Review - 4D Build, Pokémon Starter SetRandom Topic - For Dave: What food containing gluten do you miss the most? For Andy: of the gluten-free foods that you have tried, which is the best?⁠Links for the episode⁠

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    Episode 856 - The 2025 Struggle

    Andy and Dave try their hardest get through the year in review episode for 2025Random Review - NoneRandom Topic - NoneLinks for the episode

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    Episode 855 - Where Does that River Come From?

    Andy and Dave spend some time hunting around Google mapsRandom Review - Arrows – Puzzle EscapeRandom Topic - What is the best dish that you cook?⁠Links for the podcast

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    Episode 854 - We're on Spotify

    Andy would like everybody to know that the podcast is also now on Spotify. Dave would like everybody to know that the RSS feed is working again.Random Review - Pixel FlowRandom Topic - Can I use your garage to store my maple syrup jar collection?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 853 - It's Squirdle

    In this 76 special, and the last episode of November, Dave forces Andy to "Guess that Pokémon"Random Review - RADARRRandom Topic - Unexpected activities Andy and Kate kids have introduced to David?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 852 - Read the Book

    In this 76 special - Andy goes on too long about knives, and Dave really wants EVERYBODY to read the book he talked about last weekRandom Review - LeafEasy bag insertRandom Topic - Deepfakes: should creators be required to watermark AI-generated media by law, or is that a speech issue?Episode Links

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    Episode 851 - No Time for Space

    In this 67 special, Andy and Dave spend too long talking about ThanksgivingRandom Review - If Anyone Builds It, Everyone DiesRandom Topic - When did you start doing your own taxes?Episode Links

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    Episode 850 - Backseat Podcasting

    Andy and Dave get some info from LauraRandom Review - Automatic Wall Mounted Soap DispenserRandom Topic - What is your favorite 1940's radio show?Episode Links

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    Episode 849 - How 'bout that AI?

    Andy and Dave find some AI news in this week's topic listRandom Review - The OodieRandom Topic - If you could make any person living fall in love with another person living who would it be and why?Episode Links

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    Episode 848 - The Andy Dave Show

    Andy doesn't find Dave handsome, but does find him handyRandom Review - FluMistRandom Topic - What are the trade-offs between American Morse Code and International Morse Code?Links for the episode

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    Episode 847 - Topic Spawner

    One of Andy's topic suggestions spawns 3 other topics from DaveRandom Review - Date Everything!Random Topic - What are your scores on the Ocean 5 personality test?Links for the episode

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    Episode 846 - It's Been Weird

    Dave and Andy try and make sense of the last weekRandom Review - Lego Storage BinRandom Topic - Describe the flavor of a Andy Low flavored doughnut.Links for the podcast

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    Episode 845 - Dave Learns Something

    Dave really tried to tell Andy what he learned, but failedRandom Review - Doors: ParadoxRandom Topic - If you had the power to pardon someone in the United States or Canada currently in jail, who would you pardon and why?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 844 - Dave the Jukebox

    Andy accidentally gets Dave going on EVsRandom Review - BofuriRandom Topic - What is your main goal for the next 365 days?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 843 - BALLZ

    Andy figured out while editing this episode, that it's called a "Sports Equinox"Random Review - Boxes: Lost FragmentsRandom Topic - Hey Dad, it's the oldest calling from the future. Can you send me $100 so I can show my younger siblings around Bethany when they come to visit?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 842 - Hate the Actions, Not the Man

    Dave really tries not to hate the people behind some of this week's topicsRandom Review - Tiny Media ManagerRandom Topic - What are the lyrics to the Random Access Podcast theme?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 841 - Meandering to Topics

    Andy and Dave take a trip around the world before getting to the topic listRandom Review - Superman (2025)Random Topic - With all the talk about tariffs recently, have you started reading Economists Douglas Irvine 's work?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 840 - We Do NOT Welcome Our Corporate Overlords

    Andy and Dave would like you to know that this podcast isn't owned by a conglomerateRandom Review - Synology NASRandom Topic - What are the tradeoffs between using Google voice/hangout vs Skype?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 839 - Stay Tuned to the End of the Episode

    Andy really wants to talk about his phone, but has to waitRandom Review - Google's RepairRandom Topic - Who on today's episode would make the best porn star?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 838 - Don’t Know Much About Geography

    In this 67 special, Andy and Dave get distracted by realizing they don't know where things areRandom Review - Handheld Bidet SprayerRandom Topic - What toy Andy's kids cannot resist fighting over?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 837 - Rage Against the News

    In this 67 special, Dave almost rage quits the episodeRandom Review - Let's Build a ZooRandom Topic - Does Trump have plot armor?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 836 - Is It a Lot?

    Dave wonders about some of the numbers thrown around on this podcastRandom Review - Space Cadet Pinball on AndroidRandom Topic - Will you buy me a furby?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 835 - Dave’s Not Happy, Man

    The topics this week rub Dave the wrong wayRandom Review - 112 OperatorRandom Topic - Will you play Diplomacy with Andy's kids one day?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 834 - Grossness

    Andy and Dave cough... a lot... Sorry.Random Review - PokerogueRandom Topic - David, how much did you charge Andy for auditing his finances?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 833 - A Different Kind of Meal

    Andy and Dave start the episode with drinks and end with burgersRandom Review - Skin-flex Band-aidsRandom Topic - Hello I have a 24 pack of Can Beets for a David Palay, they are all pickled due to Wisconsin law. Please enjoy your Australian burger.Links for the podcast

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    Episode 832 - A Challenging Economic Environment

    Andy and Dave discuss the prices of thingsRandom Review - Samsung 6.3 Cu. Ft. Induction RangeRandom Topic - Do you like my party hat?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 831 - How Do We Know Things?

    Dave pulls some knowledge from who know whereRandom Review - A Minecraft MovieRandom Topic - What things do you do when you are passive aggressive?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 830 - Switched Up

    Andy asks Dave many questions about the Switch 2Random Review - Masterplan TycoonRandom Topic - When was the last time you changed your voicemailLinks for the podcast

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    Episode 829 - Video Game News Is Back

    In this 67 special, Andy and Dave get back to the roots of the podcast, with lots of news about video gamesRandom Review - 3 Body Problem (TV Series)Random Topic - Do you ever go commandoLinks for the podcast

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    Episode 828 - Unexpected Segues

    In this 67 special, Andy and Dave stumble on topic transitionsRandom Review - Carmen SandiegoRandom Topic - Pick a new set of starter types for PokémonLinks for the podcast

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    Episode 827 - Time for an Answer

    Andy and Dave are getting oldRandom Review - Revolution IdleRandom Topic - Why are two rolls of flaming toilet paper in you bathroom better than one flaming roll of toilet paper in your bathroom?Links for the podcast

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    Episode 826 - You're Making Me Thirsty

    Andy finally gets back to trying out another new beverageRandom Review - Captain America: Brave New WorldRandom Topic - Who arranged for Eminem throwing M&Ms at Andy & Kate's house for their wedding anniversary?Links for the podcast

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Random Access Podcast is all about exactly what you'd think it is. It's a podcast about random topics. The "Geek's Perspective" on the world and the events that happen in or near it. Or even on the other side of the known universe. Ya know, whatever's in the news.

HOSTED BY

David Palay and Andy Low

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