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They have 4 more whiskies that were worthy of Old Fashioned bracket play. Going up against each other, we have Hogsworth, Trails End, Old Granddad 114, and Remus Highest Rye. Enjoy this battle for the next great Old Fashion.

They drink the Old Grandad 114 to re-test it's ability to compete in the bracket play. With it they smoke the 2012 Connecticut by Oscar Valladares. The technology discussion centers around a night vision contacts. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/may/22/infrared-contact-lenses-super-vision

This week they discuss some older MIT discoveries that allow us to make structures arrays regular and close enough to enable 3D TV. Darrell thinks the assembly knowledge could also pivot to created drug targets. The smoke the Torano Exodus Gold 1959 and drink the Remus Highest rye 6 year old bourbon. https://news.mit.edu/2023/arrays-quantum-rods-could-enhance-tv-virtual-reality-devices-0811

Discussion centers around the new augmented reality headsets that direct the wearer to desired objects. They smoke the HC Criollo and dring the Asbach 3 year old brandy. https://news.mit.edu/2023/augmented-reality-headset-enables-users-see-hidden-objects-0227

Researchers have refined models that predict how lightening forms. They also identify many unknow components and sources of power. Darrell and Bill smoke the Alec Bradley Superstition and sip Linkumpinch Bourbon while discussing this. https://gizmodo.com/scientists-unveil-the-shocking-truth-behind-lightnings-mysterious-birth-2000636103

MIT finds a very interresting way to generate hydrogen. They smoke the La Aurora Preferidos Emerald 1903 and sip Blantons Single Barrel bourbon. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/breakthrough-hydrogen-fuel-production-uses-3-unlikely-ingredients/ar-AA1JaiKI?ocid=winp2fptaskbarent&cvid=1351c95e324d423b9da6f1de95cc88bc&ei=79

This week they discuss NASA’s 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine success and some space travel. They smoke the JC Newmans Quorum Shade and sip the Ron Centario 25 year old rum. https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasas-3d-printed-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-test-a-success/

Bill and Darrell discuss recent software that is being used to transcribe police body cam footage and think about some of the pitfalls on both sides of the table. There is great concern that information is becoming part of our records without being proof read. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/07/cops-favorite-ai-tool-automatically-deletes-evidence-of-when-ai-was-used/

Can you trust the new report of Huawei's battery? Is Huawei's new solid-state battery patent a red herring or does is have the goods? They smoke the Greycliff G2 Habano and sip EH Taylor small batch bottle and bond. https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/18/huaweis-3000km-solid-state-battery-patent-with-5-minute-charge-ignites-industry-race/

Bill and Darrell discuss the latest discovery of a fungus that breaks all records. With it they smoke the Drew Estate Factory Smoke Sun Grown and sip some James E. Pepper Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon whiskey. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-backyard-fungi-that-can-break-down-tough-plastic-in-just-140-days

They discuss some recent wind turbine technology while enjoying the CAO MX2 and Woodinville Port finish bourbon. Plus stay tuned for some bonus minutes https://interestingengineering.com/energy/new-bladeless-wind-turbine-design Plus stay tuned for some bonus minutes

Bill and Darrell again talk about fuel cell advances. UCLA just published this and it's good to see our own research. They finally have the Savage Feast anniversary cigar and drink the Kohana Hawaiian Agricole Rum. https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/ucla-breakthrough-extends-fuel-cell-lifespan-beyond-200000-hours-paving-the-way-for-clean-long-haul-trucking/

The not very unexpected Chinese kill switches in American energy infrastructure were found. Darrell and Bill try not to dwell on the disaster awaiting us when China decides they've had enough of us and turn everything off and smoke the Man O' War Puro Authentico Maduro Corona and drink the Roble 12 YO Rum. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/chinese-kill-switches-found-in-american-energy-infrastructure/ar-AA1FNGhW?ocid=socialshare&cvid=8a9a410479e74fe29390ab0988da8c20&ei=12

Korean researchers have created a battery that combines the best of capacitors and the standard batteries. It doesn't require lithium and has all the qualities we're looking for. Bill and Darrell Smoke the 2012 Corojo by Oscar and drink the Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-develop-next-gen-energy-storage-technologies-that-enable-high-power-and-capacity-simultaneously/ar-AA1Eu1ta?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=NMTS&cvid=ad3ef327e16442f38f075e2c8d02300e&ei=11

A new efficient way to isolate rare earths was discovered at UT. A very necessary move foward in light of our recent clash with China. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/rare-earth-element-extraction-breakthrough-could-boost-us-position-in-critical-tech/ar-AA1E3KVU?ocid=socialshare&cvid=e78be75f2c5546729895e12909c86ca3&ei=22

They discuss an amazing new way to reclaim gold from electronics using cheese waste proteins. Unheard of selectivity can be done using this method. This is the sort of thing we love. https://www.earth.com/news/invention-turns-toxic-e-waste-into-22-carat-gold-nuggets-instead-of-trash/

They discuss driverless tractor trailers in Texas, the future of driving, and what it means for regular drivers. They do this while drinking the Three Cord Alman Brothers Backstage Series and smoking the Punch Classico. They throw some shade on the lemon juice in the lemon shaped plastic bottles. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/driverless-semi-trucks-are-on-the-road-in-north-texas/ar-AA1En1lP?ocid=socialshare&cvid=7e6376b9ebc04eb8bde59411bc1bf3a8&ei=254

They riff on technology in general and cover the possibilities of the US returning some of the mining produciton to America, especially the rare earths. Also discussing energy, batteries, and the general research topics. They smoke the Big Sky Bitterroot and sip the Rabbit Hole PX Sherry cask finish.

Researchers staffed an entire company with II (aka AI) employees. I still think we should call it inorganic intellegence rather than artificial, but no one would find our podcast if I used II in the title. Anyway, it doesn't go well and we discuss it a bit. All the while we smoke a Ferio Tego Metropolitan Host Maduro and we drink the Eagle Rare 10. https://futurism.com/professors-company-ai-agents

This is the 50th anniversary of Microsoft. They just riff on Microsoft. Talk a little IBM and Watson. They smoke the Espinosa 601 La Bomba Sake Bomb and sip the El Dorado 12 Year old rum. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-just-turned-50-can-its-dominance-last-another-2/#dt-heading-the-founding--1975