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Ep 3434: Blame it on AI
FullFrom Taco Bell bots to doomsday headlines, we laugh at the hype and panic, while probably exaggerating a bit ourselves. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLINKSApple Event Announced for September 9: 'Awe Dropping' - MacRumorsTaco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru - YouTubeTaco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 watersOpenAI details changes for 'sensitive conversations' and parental controls - YouTubeGPT-5-powered ChatGPT will help users in mental distress, OpenAI saysBig Tech Laying Off and Doing Less Hiring - Blames AIHow is artificial intelligence affecting job searches? - YouTubeBehind the explosive growth and challenges of data centers in the AI era - YouTubeGuinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records2321 Pima Ln, Ventura, CA 93001MUSICLady Neptune by deathdreams

Ep 3333: Time Appropriate Eatings
FullModern cars are crammed with sensors, even for things any idiot could figure out. Mine broke, so instead of replacing it, I hacked my car to shut it up. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLINKS:OBDeleven: Car diagnostic tool & OBD2 scannerOBDeleven supported vehicles $127 on Amazon for the device OBDeleven 3I Rented a Japanese Grandma for a Day - YouTubeRENT-A-GRANDMA? THE JAPANESE TREND THAT’S MELTING HEARTS - YouTubeRental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends - Japan Today"Rental families" on the rise in Japan - YouTubeMUSIC:Free Fall By: HusbandWife

Ep 3232: Browser Taste Test
FullChris pitches his latest pivot to Angela, then puts the Zen browser hype to the test. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:Minnesota Baking Influencers Are On The Rise - YouTubeZen Browser official siteZDNet: Why Zen is my new favorite browserKevin the Tech Guy: Zen Browser ReviewReddit: Zen Browser communityBlind man can see again, through his tooth - YouTubeKatie Santry on TikTok, finding rug buried outside her Ohio home | krem.comWoman who discovered rug buried in yard says she was getting ready to dig it up when police called - YouTubeThe world's oldest chicken keeps surviving everything life throws at her | CBC RadioMUSIC:River People By: The Fifty Four Plates

Ep 3131: The Mayor of Milk Town
FullAngela’s obscure holiday obsession and how Chris accidentally became the Mayor of Milk Town. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:National Middle Child Day - National Day ArchivesWhat Is Middle Child Syndrome — And Is It Possible to Prevent It?Sulfur smell in water - I have well & septic What are some ways to remove iron and sulfur from your home’s tap water without using harsh chemicals? - QuoraWater Filtration – MobileMustHave.com425 Newbury St #218, Boston, MA 02115 El Screenie of the Boston ParKin SPoTtNow YOU Can say you DO Live in a Glass House!INSIDE a $7,100,000 Modern GLASS HOUSEMUSIC:Poster BY: Cheap Suits

Ep 3030: The Age of Verification
FullGovernments worldwide think your privacy is adorable but outdated. Say hello to mandatory selfies and ID checks, and goodbye to anonymous cat memes. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLINKSGlobal Age Verification Laws 2025Age Verification Is Coming for the Whole InternetChris Middleton on X: " UK’s Online Safety Act just came into effect, promising a “safer” internet. It’s a lie. This law threatens YOUR privacy, free speech, and democracy and paves the way for a surveilled, censored web. Want to know how bad it gets? YouTube rolls out age-estimation tech to identify US teens and apply additional protectionsFirst Steam, now itch.io has been forced to start delisting adult gamesGrand Theft Auto "Potentially At Risk" Of Being Delisted By Payment ProcessorsZOOM Platform also had payment processor issues, say they "have no plans to remove any titles" | GamingOnLinuxSuspects accused of dressing up as a bear for insurance fraud case in LA County - YouTubeRobotic Rabbits A new hope against Everglades' python threat - YouTubeRECALL: High Noon hard seltzers mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks - YouTubeMUSIC Porkchops Fried by HeyCitizen

Ep 2929: Spilling the Tea
FullOur take on the Tea app leak, how wearing shirts with phrases on them could be a red flag, and why we're skeptical about Sam Altman's claims of his biggest AI fear. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLINKSTea app security breaches reveal private chats and photo IDTea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says - CBS News"Tea" App Hacking: 72,000 images leaked, including photo IDs - YouTubeSam Altman says it's insane that banks still accept voice prints for authentication. Chuck E. Cheese arrest leaves impression on Florida family: 'Does this mean Chuck E.’s gone forever? - YouTubeMUSICBloodshot Lies FUNK By: The Doerfels

Ep 2828: Wiggly Runs the Street
FullSurprising skills that you never saw coming, forcing AI into the workflow, and the pet rampage running the streets. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLINKSTelegram's crypto wallet launches in the US ROLLING HILLS MISSILE SILOGhislaine Maxwell's hideout is for sale. This is where she "fled to a bedroom when the feds rang the doorbellThis Seattle House Has A Nose For Range HoodWhat Stockton officials are doing after receiving complaints of roaming pig - YouTubeMUSICAgainst All Love By: FM Rodeo

Ep 2727: Accidental Ghosting
FullEver vanish mid-conversation? We debate the ethics of ghosting, and Chris confesses he’s an accidental serial offender. Plus, why he's a big fan of these Flock cameras monitoring everything you do. CALL 1-774-462-5667 BOOST Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainLINKSUse of Flock Safety cameras growing across western Washington, raising privacy concerns - YouTubeFlock Safety - WikipediaShaping the Future of Safety, Together.How Elk Grove PD Is Using Drone Technology to Transform Public Safety | Flock Aerodome DFR Spotlight - YouTubeFlock Safety | Sumner ConnectsMountlake Terrace approves Flock camera system after public pushback | HeraldNet.comExample of Coverage:'Flock safety' cameras give police extra help - YouTubeImpact of Flock Cameras on Public Safety - YouTubeBay Village Police Department adds Flock camera system - YouTubeMountlake Terrace to put up controversial flock cameras to analyze license plates - YouTubeIncreased Crime Solving with Flock Cameras - YouTubeKechi police lieutenant’s arrest puts Flock technology under scrutinyLicense plate cover leads to traffic stop mishapCellphone data to help WSP nab speeders - YouTubeWashington state agency is sharing private driver data with ICE - YouTubeSeattle "Spite House"The Rock House In Larkspur Is Back On The Market MUSICCool Summer | By: Tony Salomone

Ep 2626: The OpenAI Files
FullA massive repository of information about OpenAI and Altman just dropped, our take on the man who tried to marry his AI assistant, your calls, and a lot more. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:How to Use VidAI to Generate Shorts Fast (AI Shorts, Gameplay Vids, and More!) - YouTubeSam Altman says Meta is offering $100M signing bonuses to OpenAI staff.Sam Claims ChatGPT Makes People Feel BetterSam Says their AI Tech could Drive Cars and Operate RobotsThe ‘OpenAI Files’ will help you understand how Sam Altman’s company worksBREAKING Google X spin out IYO, which makes smart ear buds from 2018, alleges Sam Altman / OpenAI heard their pitch, passed, got Jony Ive to try it before copying it, buying his co for $6.5B and calling it IO. Most dramatic must-read tech lawsuit this year. NEW: Man proposes to his AI chatbot girlfriendHer (2013) - IMDbDesign enclosures for electronics (using mechanical mindset) - YouTubedavidmalawey.comMUSIC:I Need Your Love | By: Two Weeks In Nashville

Ep 2525: Hot Summer Plans
FullChris and Brent plot their next epic road trip, while Ang braces for summer chaos. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:Funny Windows 11 bug brings back classic Windows boot sound from 20 years ago Microsoft acknowledged the issue in the release notes, confirming they are working on a fix. Underground Bunker – Cold War Missile Silo For Sale in Washingtonold War-era missile silo transformed into a secure, livable underground bunker. Priced at $1.45 million, it includes over 24 private acres, a nearly 13,000-square-foot underground structure, and almost 3,000 square feet of modern living space. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an elevator, and extensive amenities, it’s ideal for preppers, developers, or creative ventures like Airbnbs or artist retreats.Atlas Missile Silo home for sale - YouTubeMUSICYou and Me By: Two Weeks In Nashville

Ep 2424: Wrath of Ohms
FullAngela's infiltrating exclusive members-only clubs, while Chris and Brent are getting their hands dirty, trying to save another man's farm. What could possibly go wrong? CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:Spider BoxVoltage Drop Voltage Drop CalculatorPicture: Van Power Test SetupPicture: Farm Jack to the Rescue - Don't do As we Do"I tried Andrew Huberman's sleep protocol to fix my morning fatigue.Weather Spark - Compare Weather Year Round Anywhere on EarthA runaway pet zebra has been captured in Tennessee - YouTubeHungry wild elephant raids Thailand grocery store for snacks - YouTubeMUSIC:Elvis Instrumental By: Rosco Beats

Ep 2323: Anonymous Indians
FullAn AI company's $1.5 billion secret unravels, and the scam is exposed. Plus, we're spilling the beans on some massive podcasting upgrades that'll change how you listen. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:AI company files for bankruptcy after being exposed as 700 Indian engineersBuilder.AI Co-Founder On Bloomberg a Year agoThere are no 'red lines' for intellectual property in AI, Builder.ai founder says - YouTubeMore on Fountain Podcast Hosting: Podcasting 2.0 Episode 221: Two Guys One Mic The Dangers of a Parasite Found Inside Your Cat - YouTubeThis Cat Poop Parasite Can Decapitate Sperm—and It Might Be Fueling InfertilityTHE WHEEL OF INVESTMENTS:Hidden in Seattle719 S Riverside Dr - Google MapsWyoming private castle Get Away CaveVintage Zombie RanchPope Leo's Childhood HomeMUSIC:She's On Video by Let Em Riot

Ep 2222: Monkey See Monkey Don't!
FullOpenAI is coming for the iPhone, but Apple won't be ready. Plus, the great Invisalign vs Braces debate. CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKS:OpenAI takes on Apple: iPhone designer's company acquired by OpenAI for $6.4 billion - YouTubeSam & Jony introduce io - YouTubeResearchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings Cargo ship crashes into man's yard in Norway after crewman fell asleep - YouTubeMUSIC:Coldwater by Josh & Austin

Ep 2121: Bigfoot As a Service
FullWe rescued a van that should've stayed retired, dodged cops and fuel leaks, and learned why outsourcing navigation to ChatGPT was a terrible idea. Plus, Angela's double-ply crisis. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! Links:Roadtrek brochure PDF1991 Roadtrek Versatile Dodge B250 Tour - YouTube1991 Dodge Ram Van Roadtrek Price ExampleToilet Paper Thief - YouTubeThief steals Toilet Paper GMU - YouTubeAkron woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe in mouthBigfoot Sighting In Idaho 2012? High School Students Capture Video of Possible Sasquatch - YouTubeBigfoot in Pocatello, Idaho - YouTubeBigfoot Takes Over East Idaho In New Video (WATCH)'Super cool to meet' Sam, South Milwaukee's new resident SasquatchSouth Milwaukee unveils new mascot, a sasquatch named Sam - YouTubeSouth Milwaukee SamMusic:Caroline Hale • Kick It

Ep 2020: Linux Goat North Van
FullBrent's crazy border crossing story and behind-the-scenes stories from LFNW. Then we will lay out the master rescue plan. Catch the Launch a day early, and with a special guest! Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKSJupiter Extras: LinuxFest Northwest 2025 Day 1LINUX Unplugged 612: 25 Years of LinuxFest NorthwestNorth Cascades Highway - Washington State Route 20 - WikipediaRoadtrek - "The Van that thinks it's a Motor Home"Dodge Ram B250 Conversion Van 5.2 V8 TorqueFlite, 3-speedThis 1987 Dodge Camper Van Is an Amazing 1980s RV Relic - Doug DeMuro - YouTubeRoadtrek Brochure - 1989-1990 Chassis Model Years.pdfBFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT - All-Season Tires | BFGoodrich USASuspect on the loose in Duluth dodges police, dashes into backyards - YouTubeNight vision camera captures beaver in Cornwall breaking windMUSIC:Undone By: Lara Price

Ep 1919: Do Less of the Cause
FullThree farms, seven voicemails, one accidental eye-gluing. From cozy alpaca ranches to courtroom showdowns. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! LINKS:WA enhanced driver’s license or ID card required by May 2025 | Tacoma News Tribune REAL ID takes effect May 7 for Washington travelers - YouTubeLinuxFest Northwest | MeetupsSTRAWBERRY FIELDS ALPACA RANCH.Concord Mom glues eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye dropsMan who didn’t want to look after girlfriend’s pet sent bomb threat to cruise she was on Queensland carjacking horror: Identical twin interview of witnesses speaking perfectly in unison stuns the worldMLS #233919MUSICDeep Ends By: Ollie

Ep 1818: 11 Minutes of Fame
FullOur thoughts on Blue Origin's Lady Launch. Chris shares a super trick and a hilarious Bay Area deep-fake style hack. CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKS:Harvest Hosts FTWReplay! Blue Origin's star-studded launch with Katy Perry and Gayle King - YouTubeAll-Female Blue Origin Crew Launches Stars Into Space - NewsweekHacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style audio from tech CEOsBig Brain Investment Idea: MLS #PANH2007494MUSIC:Don't Be Shy By: Patrick Manian

Ep 1717: American Rat Warrior
FullChris thought he'd won the war against the rats—until a neighbor’s questionable tactics threaten to unleash round two. Now he's racing against the clock to save his RV from becoming another tasty rat snack. Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKS:What Is Perfect Pitch? Does Your Car Have Wiring That Rodents Think Is Tasty? How quickly can rats multiply in your facility? Momma Rat: 15,000 Babies a Year! | National Geographic - YouTubeHow Long Can a Rat Hold its Breath | National Geographic - YouTubeMUSIC:Getaway By: Two Weeks In Nashville

Ep 1616: April Fluids
FullTwo April Fool’s cranks dive into the internet’s highs and lows. Plus, Ang prepares for a road trip, your calls, and a wild tale from the Pacific Northwest. Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKS:Nixon For President (April Fool, 1992)Flying Penguins - BBC - YouTubeIntroducing our newest feature: Grandma mode - YouTubeTerry's unveils new Mint Chocolate Toothpaste | Scottish Grocer & Convenience RetailerGroupon Rebrands as G-SPOTText to Bark MUSIC:Keeping On by Through The Day, Through The Night

Ep 1515: Sleepless In Seattle
FullOur terrible sleep habits keeping us up at night, Chris shares one of his biggest pet peeves, and is Angela's DNA data about to be sold to the highest bidder? Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKS:Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate LysinateL-Tryptophan 500mgLingo Continuous Glucose Monitor23andMe filed for bankruptcy. What it means for your data What 23andMe bankruptcy means for customers’ data - YouTubeWhat it's like to live on a boat in Boston during the winter - YouTubeLongmont tells homeless living in RVs to 'move along' - YouTubeWing Commander™ 1+2 on GOG.comMUSC:4am 4ever by Kurtisdrums

Ep 1414: Game On!
FullSome games are good. Some games are evil. We played the evil ones... a lot. Also, we're unleashing our shiny new listener call-in line. What could go wrong?CALL 1-774-462-5667LINKSZuma Game PlayFarkle Game PlayStar Trek: 25th Anniversary Star Trek 25th Anniversary - Demon World - YouTubeStar Trek™: 25th Anniversary on GOG.comStar Trek: Voyager - Elite Force - YouTubeStar Trek™: Voyager - Elite Force on GOG.comGREAT INVESTMENT IDEA: 4172 North Toronto STREET, Milwaukee, WI 53216 | MLS #1909360 | ZillowTornado Hits FOX 35 Orlando During Weather Report: VIDEO - Comic SandsMUSICLost Cause By: Ollie

Ep 1313: Guilty Pleasures
FullWe learn about Angela's guilty pleasure and Brent's life-changing news!LINKS:McDonald's Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches Commercial (1999) - YouTubeSteak and egg bagels Man accused of stealing, swallowing $800K diamond earrings previously stole from Tiffany & Co. - YouTubeSuspect steals and swallows $700k worth of jewellerySolid gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace - YouTubeMUSIC:Hocus Pocus By Trickster

Ep 1212: How Can I Help You?
FullBefore Jupiter Broadcasting, we worked for a local IT services company, and we have some stories to share.LINKS:SCALE 2025 Meetup, Sat, Mar 8, 2025, 7:00 PM | MeetupMicrosoft Dragon Copilot | Microsoft Cloud for HealthcareMicrosoft unveils Dragon Copilot, a voice-activated AI tool for doctorsTip Toe by Jack Holliday

Ep 1111: Eggsistential
FullWes joins us so Chris can finally get some answers. Also, a legendary community creation rises again, and we uncover the truth about renting living things. LINKS:Rent The ChickenRent The Chicken brings hens, eggs to your backyard - YouTubePodcasting 2.0: Advanced Features for Enhanced ExperiencesAlby Go - the easiest mobile bitcoin lightning walletAlby Go iOSAlby Go on AndroidGrab Sats at RiverBreez MobileFountain

Ep 1010: Accidental Mules
FullLast week, we hit the reset button. This week, meet Angela—Chris’ ex-wife, mother of three, and original Jupiter Broadcasting troublemaker. Get ready for crazy stories from the early days.LINKS:Condolences pour in for Duolingo after Duo the Owl's death in Cybertruck accidentFauxShow - YouTubeTech Talk TodayScientists are baffled after discovering a mysterious radioactive 'blip' deep under the Pacific Ocean

Ep 909: The Eagle has Landed
FullWe attempt to swap out a show's engine while it's on the air. Tune in to find out if we can pull off the impossible: live!LINKSCongress now has a DOGE Caucus.Elon Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI - WSJGroup led by Elon Musk bids $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI, according to the WSJ - YouTubeMusk Bid for OpenAI: Sam Altman Says 'He's Probably Just Trying to Slow Us Down' - YouTubeSam Altman: OpenAI has been on the 'wrong side of history' post-DeepSeek AMA with OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Mark Chen, Kevin Weil, Srinivas Narayanan, Michelle Pokrass, and Hongyu Ren : r/OpenAISam Altman: OpenAI has been on the 'wrong side of history' concerning open source | TechCrunchOpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits that AI's benefits may not be widely distributed | TechCrunchOver $1 million in olive oil stolen from Montreal trucking companyGreat Canadian Maple Syrup Heist - WikipediaJeep Introduces Pop-Up Ads That Appear Every Time You StopJeep, What the *%@$ Are You DOING!? - YouTubeA Mysterious Donor Is Funding an Effort to Build a ‘Permanent Human Settlement’ Underwater