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eBay dodged a bullet this week, and we dig into the wild story of GameStop’s attempted hostile takeover. Plus, we start plotting summer plans and do a quick check-in on the Musk v. Altman trial. 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!  Episode Links Thi...

The Musk v. Altman trial is getting messy fast — and nobody’s walking away clean. Musk wants the story to be a stolen mission. OpenAI wants it framed as a sore-loser lawsuit from a rival. Plus, Chris finds his perfect Starter Bunker, and Ang ruminates on the eternal problem of photo management. 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 D...

With a full LinuxFest Northwest crew is still in the mix, we dig into our favorite kind of drama, big tech email leaks. Then, Chris explains why he’s skipping conference talks this year. 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! Show Notes: Grab Sats w...

With a full LinuxFest Northwest crew is still in the mix, we dig into our favorite kind of drama, big tech email leaks. Then, Chris explains why he’s skipping conference talks this year.  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 Fountain1988 - Olive Garden Commercial - YouTubeToo many breadsticks at Olive Garden? - YouTubeElon Musk And Sam Altman Go To Court — Everything You Need To Know - YouTubeMusk v. Altman: Jury selected in trial that could alter AI's future...

Chris is one month into chicken dad life, almost nothing has gone as planned, and we react to Tim Cook stepping down. 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! Show Notes:Cool BirdsBird Setup in the RVSigns of CoccidiosisWe Found Him: An Interview with Saxs...

Some of our favorite parody news from around the web, plus a stinky chicken update, and a nostalgic lookback at GPS navigation tech for our cars. 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! Show Notes:1986: Satellite Navigation for Cars of the Future BBC Archive - Yo...

The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth, and they've already made history. We'll look at the highlights, tech issues, and how that ride around the dark side went.  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! Show Notes:WordleArtemis II Crew Speaks From Space...

Chris' farm has new management, and they are extremely small. Six baby chicks, instant family buy-in, and the start of a whole new adventure. 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! Show Notes:LFNW2026 - Back to RootRaising Chickens For Dummies5 Things To Feed Your...

Chris and Ang imagine the next chapter after the kids leave home, Brent survives a packed week, and we dig into a fantastic batch of calls. 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! Show Notes: EMPTY NEST - Opening Theme Song Credits Nightingale — Karaoke from your mus...

Self-driving cars are closer than most people realize, and they’re already out on the road with you. We dig into the latest robotaxi hype, the skepticism, and the road trip that changed our minds. 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! Show Notes Student...

Green beer and ancient legends are the easy part. It’s the memories attached to the day that make it unforgettable. 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! Show Notes: BBC News — St. Patrick’s Day parades, dancing and Chicago river dyed greenChicago Tribune — Chicago celebrates St...

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In 1896, critics claimed the bicycle was "the devil’s advance agent." In 1860, doctors swore trains traveling over 30 mph caused "instant insanity." Today, the panic has a new face and a $20 million price tag. 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! Show Notes: Tech News — AI Regula...

Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes. 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! Show Notes: Apple Podcasts Video SwitchingApple Announces Video Podcast...

Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet. 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! Show...

All the bot hype has resulted in some hilariously bad security vulnerabilities. Who could have seen that coming? We'll cover some of the worst. 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! Show Notes: Seahawks fans from around the world descend on Bay Area for S...

People are buying Mac minis to run a bot. Seriously. We explain the ClawdBot (now Moltbot) frenzy, what it does, and why some folks are convinced this definitely requires a $700 Mac. 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 FountainShow Notes:Subaru Aftermarket, Performance & Replacement Parts | Subimods — Subimods.comTesery - Tesla Premium Accessories StoreAmazon.com: How Amazon Automotive helps you find the perfect fitting parts: AutomotiveMoltbot — Personal AI Assistant BIG NEWS: We've molted! Clawdbot → Moltbot Clawd → Molty Same lobster soul, new...

We discuss why the ultimate power move for your digital sovereignty is a $10 USB port. 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! Show Notes:FreshRSS – Self-hosted feed aggregator. Immich – High-performance local photo backupObsidian – Private, local-first markdown notes.NetNewsWire – Clean, fast RSS for Mac and iOS.H...

Chris and Angela know their own hobbies cold—but how well do they know each other’s? Plus, Chris drops his best road-trip apps, services, and money-saving tips. 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 FountainVideo Version: Road Wisdom | The Launch! 50 - YouTubeShow Notes:Highway RadarReal-time hazard, police, and traffic alerts crowdsourced by drivers.FreeCampsitesCommunity-mapped free and low-cost places to camp and overnight.iExit – Interstate Exit GuideFind gas, food, and services at upcoming highway exits.AllStays – Rest Stops PlusD...

Ang’s setting goals. Chris is setting themes. Same year, very different strategies, and a few personal bangers for the year ahead. Let the planning begin. 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!  Show Notes: Video Version: Domicile Debates | Launch 49 - YouTubeYearly Themes...