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Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Self-driving cars, robot chess masters, and a growing sense that machines are taking over the world. In this episode, we discuss the science of artificial intelligence. This episode is sponsored by 606 Iron.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
It was the era of tall hair, vivid colors, and some of the greatest movies in cinematic history. In this episode, we discuss the Top 20 eighties movies, as voted by listeners. This episode is sponsored by 606 Iron.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
This episode was first released on 9.23.19.
What do Nike and McDonald's have in common? Join Shannon and Jason as they discuss the history of these two American giants.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Let freedom ring! In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to the American Revolution, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the billion dollar fireworks industry. This episode is sponsored by 606 Iron.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
O Podcast, My Podcast! In this episode, we read our favorite poems, discuss their meanings, and reflect on the art of poetry. This episode is sponsored by 606 Iron.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Adventure by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6092-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mystery Bazaar by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4107-mystery-bazaar
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Red Mystery by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5104-red-mystery
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Melancholia by Lilo Sound
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5859-melancholia
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Waltz Of The Kindness by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6283-the-waltz-of-the-kindness
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Morning Of Hope by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5688-morning-of-hope-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
This episode was first released on 9.16.19.
Ever wonder how movies came to be? In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss movies and the film industry from the late 1800's to modern day.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Tyrannical governments, mass surveillance, and uprisings galore! In this episode, we discuss great works of dystopian literature and film. This episode is sponsored by 606 Iron.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
REM cycles, night terrors, and the startling effects of sleep deprivation. In this episode, we dive into the science of sleep. This episode is sponsored by 606 Iron.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Urkel, Fresh Prince, Seinfeld, and other cultural icons defined 90's television. In this episode, we discuss the Top 20 television shows of the 90's, as voted by listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
What are the odds of winning the lottery twice with the same numbers? What are the odds of one person being struck by lightning seven times? In this episode, we discuss true stories of people who experienced situations with near impossible odds.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Join us as we discuss the history of ... The Twilight Zone!
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Roosevelt, Ford, and Jackson were among the many U.S. presidents who were nearly killed by maniacs. In this episode, we discuss several failed presidential assassinations and the individuals responsible.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
In this episode, we discuss historical examples of society seeing things that aren't there, dancing uncontrollably, and collectively inciting mass hysteria.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
In this episode, we take a trip inside the Disney vault to discuss the Top 20 Disney movies, as voted by listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3891-hyperfun
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Social unrest, assassination, and revolution! In this episode, we discuss the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the rise of communism in Russia.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
With thousands of dollars on the line, do all contestants play by the rules? In this episode, we discuss the dark history of American game shows.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Grab a bowl, and pass the milk! In this episode, we share a list of the greatest cereals of all-time, as voted by listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Each second, 4.3 people are born, and 2 people die. This means that the world's population increases by 2.3 people every second. Join us as we discuss the science and controversy of human population growth.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Walmart and Ford have each changed the way our world operates. Join us as we discuss the history behind these American titans of industry.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Savory, crunchy, smooth, and chocolate! In this episode, we count down the Top 20 candy bars, as voted by listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Funny Adventures by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6048-funny-adventures
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
UFO chasing, Gravity Hill, lizard men, and Spring-heeled Jack. In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss more strange and unnatural phenomenon across our old Kentucky home.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Roll the dice, draw the card, or move the piece! Join us as we count down the Top 20 board games, as voted by listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Retro Gamer 2 by Mikael Hellman
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5836-retro-gamer-2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
![027. Art of Baseball [Interview w/ Bill Simpson]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5931663/Episode27_Art_of_Baseball__300x300.png){kind=logo}
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Dr. Bill Simpson, co-author of "Our Game Too: Asian Pacific Americans in Major League Baseball," joins Shannon and Jason to discuss America's favorite pastime. Bill shares his inspiration for the book, and the group reflects on the history and art of American baseball.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane ... it's a new episode of slapdash! Join Shannon and Jason as they discuss the Top 20 superheroes, as ranked by listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Epic Blockbuster 2 by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5644-epic-blockbuster-2-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Meat showers, goblin sightings, and the infamous Goatman. In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss strange and unnatural phenomenon across our old Kentucky home.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Deflated footballs, performance enhancers, and signal stealing. In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss the dark side of professional sports.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Is Bigfoot hiding on the Appalachian Trail? Does the Loch Ness Monster inhabit a lake in the Scottish Highlands? In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss the mythos and history behind the world's most legendary cryptids.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Burgers, pizza, fries, and ice cream! In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss the Top 20 restaurants in America, as voted by slapdash listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Future Logo Intro" by WinnieTheMoog (https://taigasoundprod.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Are zombies possible in the natural world? If they did exist, would they be an unstoppable force or a useless bag of bones? Join Shannon and Jason as they discuss the history and science behind ghouls, walkers, and the undead.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
In this episode, Shannon and Jason listen to iconic theme songs and discuss the Top 20 wrestlers of all time, as ranked by slapdash listeners.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Some of the greatest mysteries in history have yet to be solved. In this episode, join Shannon and Jason as they discuss Jack the Ripper, the Bermuda Triangle, the "Wow!" signal, and other mysteries that continue to baffle the world.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and other action cartoons defined the 80's. Join Shannon and Jason as they listen to nostalgic theme songs and discuss the history and absurdity of these endearing childhood classics.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Black holes, paradoxes, and time machines. Will technology and physics allow us to visit the past and future? Join Shannon and Jason as they discuss the science of time travel.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss the history of arcades, beginning from the "Golden Age" of the late 1970's and spanning through modern day. The two reflect on their arcade experiences from childhood and share personal stories about mashing buttons and dropping quarters.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss Batman, the most iconic and marketable superhero in American history. From the controversial origins of the character to the multi-billion dollar Batman merchandising industry, this episode will leave you thinking, "Holy podcasts, Batman!"
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
![014. The Polar Express [Live Show]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5931663/episode_ep14_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Shannon and Jason travel to Stearns, KY and visit "The Polar Express" train ride event at Big South Fork Scenic Railway. While broadcasting live from the railway's gift shop, the team discuss the Polar Express book and movie, interview the organizer of the event, and reflect on Christmases long ago.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
"Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms
"Holly Jolly Christmas" by Michael Bublé
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Do aliens communicate through corn fields? Is the U.S. government suppressing information about UFOs? In this episode, Shannon and Jason explore these questions and other conspiracy theories from outer space.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
![012. Art of the Fiction Novel [Interview w/ Will Lavender]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5931663/Episode12_Art_of_the_Fiction_Novel__300x300.png){kind=logo}
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Will Lavender, New York Times Bestselling author of "Obedience" and "Dominance," joins Shannon and Jason to discuss the art of the fiction novel. Will shares his experiences as a writer, and the group reflects on the personal impact of modern and classic novels.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Facebook and Disney are among the most valuable companies in the world. Join Shannon and Jason as they explore the fascinating history of these commercial juggernauts.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
What will it take to sustain a human colony on Mars? Which countries already have plans for sending humans to Mars? Join Shannon and Jason as they discuss the challenges, benefits, and science behind colonizing the red planet.
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)