Jack and Ben wax poetic about a myriad of sundry topics, enduring fusilades of energetic arguments with bursts of humor injected at the least expected moments. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #61: Eclectic Professors w/Matthew Hess
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The two mechanicals are joined by an electrical as they reflect on the interesting and odd experiences from their collegiate academic careers. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #60: Nudist Mammals, Wholly Water, and Staynear w/Kevin Juhl
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Jack and Ben are joined by one of Ben's oldest friends, Kevin. Together they explore what animals think of us, space cowboys, and contrasting concepts. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #59: Human Intervention in the Food Chain
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Whether predator or prey, humans seem to have a lot of thoughts and feelings about other species in the food chain. The Moulowski Boys investigate. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #58: Let's do some gort!
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Jack and Ben make good on their promise to finish the discussion of games vs. sports, while also managing to work in idioms, engineering theory, and unpacking old wives' tales. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #57: "What is the difference between a sport and a game?"
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The boys reminisce about Lord of the Rings production methods, issue corrections for details of previous episodes, and then plumb the depths of understanding when it comes to the nexus of athletics and enjoyment. Share your feedback or sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
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Tangent #56: What do congress and murder have in common?
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Which question have humans been asking since we first looked up at the stars and why haven't the Tangential Banter boys answered it? Jack knows the question and Ben joins him in answering it. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #55: Exploring the Unintuitive
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Ever been in a situation where you "knew" exactly what the outcome should be, but then it wasn't? Diving deep into the maths of just such a scenario, Jack leads the duo on a mind-bending journey to the center of our misconceptions. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
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Tangent #54: What is heaven like? w/JJ Harm
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Your favorite engineering duo is joined by a third to make it a trio - the Trifecta of Tangents, if you will. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #53: What if humans were more like hummingbirds?
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Jack asked to be surprised by the topic this week and here is the result. The boys dive into human limitations and consciousness, ending on a sweet note. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #52: Things which should be invented w/Andrew Lloyd
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Jack and Ben are joined by long-time listener, first-time caller Andrew Lloyd to speculate about the future and what is missing from the present. They leave no stone unturned in their dogged pursuit of answers. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #51: Defining Things from Fast Food to Salad
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Jack and Ben were musing during Thanksgiving week about food-related topics and decided to put the conversation on pause until it could be recorded for posterity -- and all of you! When defining terms, are we to follow the spirit or the letter? Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9…
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Tangent #50: Food Delivery, Tips, and the Gig Economy w/Luke Palandech
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In celebration of the 50th episode milestone, Jack and Ben are joined by their first repeat guest and "friend of the progrum" - Luke Palandech to discuss why people order food deliveries, the outsized role of tipping in the service industry, and the future of the gig economy. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6…
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Tangent #49: What if modern inventions didn't exist? w/Terry Koons
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Jack and Ben are joined by mutual friend, Terry Koons, to ruminate on what life would be like if certain inventions did not exist. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #48: Restroom Design Considerations w/Bob Bair
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As an addendum to the topic of Season I, Episode 6 titled "Male Restroom Etiquette", Ben's father-in-law, Bob Bair, joins the show to shed some light from renovations projects he led in his career. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #47: Should you pay it forward?
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Ben reintroduces the topic from last episode's tease before the waiting world learns what Jack values in a gift. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #46: Jumping the Shark & Is breakfast cereal a chowder?
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Jack explains the meaning of the term "jumping the shark" before Ben introduces a topic from a work team meeting. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #45: Is the view worth the climb? w/Sam Sayles
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Jack is so worked up about Iowa drivers that he finds a way to bring the topic back before we dive into our main topic with Ben's friend from college, Sam Sayles. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #44: Driving Etiquette
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Jack wonders about his garbage disposal whilst chopping vegetables before the duo embarks on a road trip through the many pitfalls of bad driving behaviors. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Tangent #43 - Why is saying "no" so hard?
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Jack and Ben reflect on the podcast structure and powering electricity from human effort before delving into the topic of why saying no is so hard. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 21: Twins, Content Creation, and Human Achievements w/Kabbod Alkhalil
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Jack and Ben are joined by co-worker and friend Kabbod Alkhalil while discussing the origin of this podcast, habits and practices for improving content, our ever-present nature vs. nurture ruminations, and the ice-breaker question of what is humanity's most significant achievement. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZ…
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Season III, Episode 20: Humans weren't meant for Modern Society & Technology
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Steering a meandering course through initial tangents, Jack and Ben eventually get the ship on a heading while discussing how humanity has adapted to the society of our own making as technology influences behaviors. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 19: $120 Per Cubic Foot of Brie
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What started as a whimsical wondering progresses into an analytical awakening when fromage de lune comes calling. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 18: Empirical Observation
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Jack highlights how little we actually know theoretically about the human body vs. what we know only through trial and error observation. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 17: How difficult is a hole-in-one?
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Jack poses a question and Ben goes ham into data in a spreadsheet. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 16: Bababooey Burger vs. Double-Down
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The Fast Food Challenge is revealed with contenders in each corner of the ring. Jack and Ben deal with adversity to bring you entertainment your ears can savor like our taste buds did these tasty numbers. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9 Elevator Music used under open license from: Music by https://pixabay…
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Season III, Episode 15: Vermilion & Albumen
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Jack put a bow on his thoughts regarding ancient civilizations before Ben introduced an etymology topic. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 14: Were ancient civilizations more advanced than we give them credit for? w/Andy Moul
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Jack and Ben invite a special guest to debate an age-old topic. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode using this link: https://forms.gle/VmZv2gwByFmddZ6a7.
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Season III, Episode 13: Why do we find things beautiful? & Denying the Negative
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Can Jack and Ben deduce a pragmatic cause for humans finding beauty around them, particularly in sunrise and sunset? Join us to find out! Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 12: Are worms bugs?
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Unpacking a question which has puzzled philosophers for centuries, Jack and Ben muse about the nature of earthworms. Sign up to be a guest in a future episode here: https://forms.gle/vR6mrzXuZX6zifKg9
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Season III, Episode 11: Figures of Speech or Idioms?
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Do you often put the cart before the horse? Do you need to see a man about a horse? Then quit horsing around and listen to this gem as Jack and Ben evaluate all things figurative.
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Season III, Episode 10: "Space Lawns & Skydiving"
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In this extended episode, Jack and Ben transition seamlessly from a discussion on whether or not space colonies will have lawns to the finer details most people don't consider when thinking about the sport of skydiving.
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Season III, Episode 9: "How old does a human need to be to survive on its own?"
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In this, the novenary episode of season three, Jack and Ben delve into a subject that no listener hopes to ever experience.
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Season III, Episode 8: The Unintended Consequences of Technology on Society
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After music played over the speakers at a restaurant crystallized a thought, Ben and Jack examine the price we often overlook to receive the benefits we see keenly.
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Season III, Episode 7: "What if all professions were like sports?" & Eggs
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Ben posits a hypothetical related to the attention and critique received by professional athletes before Jack wonders aloud about how fowl manage such prodigious production without suffering caloric depletion.
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Season III, Episode 6: Workin' Hard or Hardly Workin'?
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In the midst of a Midwestern, mid-winter weather event, Jack & Ben while away the time as they hunker down with hatches battened -- whatever that means.
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Season III, Episode 5: Ownership vs. Subscription vs. Transaction
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Production quality reaches new heights with some surprise additions as Jack & Ben discuss the changing landscape of business models.
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Season III, Episode 4: "Why are humans fixated on keeping things the same?"
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Jack & Ben examine the mindset behind fervent support for preventing even natural extinction events, debate the morality of purely natural systems, and opine about the connections to climate change.
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Season III, Episode 3: Polygamy
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A single word sparks a firestorm of thoughts and ideas when the Duo tackles a topic about relationships.
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Season III, Episode 2: Memory Algebra, Genetic Mutation, and Human Uniqueness
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Ben recounts a recent mnemonic anecdote and Jack asks what makes humans so special.
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Season III, Episode 1: I can't hear you over the fire
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Back after a long hiatus, Jack & Ben start by discussing the effect of a campfire on sounds and follow it with a disagreement about the definition of canon in fictional universes.
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Season II, Episode 6: What is ranch and how did it become so popular?
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After months of silence, the Dynamic Duo break their fast with a juicy topic about America's most iconic condiment: ranch.
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Season II, Episode 5: Which college degrees are worth it? w/Luke Palandech
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The Tangentialists, Jack and Ben, invite their first guest to discuss the necessity and value of college degrees pertaining to various career paths.
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Season II, Episode 4: "Bad Holiday Traditions"
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After a long, arduous COVID hiatus, Jack and Ben return to delight your listening ears, just in time for Christmas.
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Season II, Episode 3: Strangers Who Greet You
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Jack and Ben muse about the awkwardness of being greeted by exuberant strangers.
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Season II, Episode 2: Is "Are you okay with that?" a rhetorical question?
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COVID-19 rages across the nation. As an uncertain world enters into lockdown, Jack and Ben spring into action onto the free air of radio to prevent their listeners from succumbing to crushing despair.
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Season II, Episode 1: Do babies choose their traits?
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In a Season 2 teaser, Jack and Ben discuss changes to the format and also discuss babies playing RPGs and different types of sandwiches.
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Season I, Episode 15: The Finale
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Jack and Ben talk Star Wars and cooking gameshows. Tune in for the last episode of Season 1!
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Season I, Episode 14: An Eclectic Mix
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Jack and Ben debate the Beatles musical legacy, discuss weird engineering units of yore, and finally share some laughs about malapropisms.
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Season I, Episode 13: Does Atheism lead to Nihilism?
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After a brief encounter with two Jehovah's Witnesses, Jack and Ben muse on the logic of atheistic morality.
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Season I, Episode 12: Heart Consciousness & Redneck Tales
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Jack and Ben explore the mysteries of human consciousness, before letting down their guard and sharing stories of less-than-glorious moments.
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