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This episode we're discussing Star Wars! Becca asks the tough questions when it comes to the Star Wars fandom, while Alex wonders how Jar Jar Binks was ever elected to be a representative in the galactic senate. Bonus discussions include Becca's love of Childish Gambino and speculation on George Lucas could justify the aging of Obi Wan Kenobi between Episode III and Episode IV. 

This episode we're discussing video games! Becca discusses the coding that makes video games run. Meanwhile, Alex reviews the entire workflow behind creating video games. There is also a heavy discussion of how these processes relate to games like Skyrim, Animal Crossing, Call of Duty, and Cuphead. Bonus content includes a discussion of the weirdness of TikTok, Becca's crocheting habits, and Alex's open art commissions!

This episode we're discussing graduate school! Becca discusses her experiences getting her master's degree in engineering, while Alex reviews the potential of getting a graduate degree in art (and the false truths she believed about graduate degrees in the arts for years). Bonus content includes a discussion of pumpkin picking, apple picking, and Becca's cat jumping on the counter!

This episode we're discussing artificial intelligence! Becca discusses the history of artificial intelligence and how it can be used to improve medical diagnoses. Meanwhile Alex reviews art as created by an AI and discusses the debate as to what really constitutes art. Bonus content includes a discussion the Twilight movies, new music from AJR and The Happy Fits, and Marcel Duchamp's sculptures!

This episode we're discussing optical illusions! Becca discusses the history of optical illusions and the theories that attempt to explain how they work. Meanwhile Alex reviews the artistic aspects of optical illusions and how they relate to animation. Bonus content includes a discussion of Becca's weird knowledge about the Titanic, Jason Momoa as a sexy Frosty the Snowman, and how Alex hasn't seen the movie Happy Feet!

This episode we're discussing nanotechnology! Becca discusses the origins of nanotechnology and the advancements in nanotechnology which could revolutionize cancer treatment. Meanwhile Alex reviews nanotechnology as it is used in art conservation. Bonus content includes a discussion of great band names and the time Becca saw someone sputter-coat a fly!

In this very special episode, we're discussing the pandemic's effect on our respective fields with our guests, The Happy Fits (Luke, Calvin, and Ross). Becca and Alex start off by discussing what it's like job-hunting during the pandemic, and then The Happy Fits join to give their take on the pandemic's impact on the music industry. We talk about drive-in concerts, livestreaming, and filming music videos during state-wide lock-downs. We also take a moment to discuss the band's involvement in the BLM movement. Stick around to hear us banter about doing things out of spite, and listen in for a quick appearance from Ross' mom delivering snacks. The Happy Fits Website: http://www.thehappyfits.com/Look out for their next album, "What Could Be Better", on August 28th. 

It's the one month anniversary of our podcast and the second installment of our No Research Required bonus series! This episode we're joined by a very special guest, Becky! (Also known as our lovely mother). In this episode, we discuss our upcoming interview with The Happy Fits, celebrities we'd like to meet, and the best (and worst) live concerts we've ever attended. Listen in to hear about that one time Alex was punched in the face at a Carly Rae Jepsen concert. 

This episode we're discussing futuristic fashion! Becca discusses smart textiles and the potential for clothing that works like a smart watch, while Alex reviews smart textiles used in artistic pieces and makeup capable of fooling facial recognition technology. Bonus content includes a discussion of glow-in-the-dark pajamas and a teaser for our next episode!

This episode we're discussing virtual reality! Alex discusses the impact virtual reality has had on the animation industry in terms of galleries, painting, and video games, while Becca reviews medical companies in pursuit of virtual data analysis and surgeries. Bonus content includes a discussion of turnip prices and new online friends in Animal Crossing, along with our first fan message! 

BONUS EPISODE: For this episode, we put the notes away to have conversation about the worst professors we have ever had. Join us as Becca tells stories of SAT styled testing and a professor that undermined her entire career path, while Alex discusses the one time someone tried to set her art history class on fire…that is not a hyperbole. You’re going to want to hear this.

This episode, we're discussing sustainability! Becca talks about how the healthcare industry and the production of medical devices can be more sustainable, while Alex reviews sustainable art forms. Stay tuned for an intense discussion about crop circles and whether aliens can create true art. 

This episode, we're discussing robotics. Learn about modern robots, including how we may be able to benefit from the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence in the future and how robotics have changed the way that we experience amusement parks. Also listen in to hear about the time Becca met a robot on a job interview and Alex's burning question about the definition of toast.  

This episode we're talking about cloning! We're discussing the history of and scientific process behind cloning, as well as the depiction of clones in the entertainment industry. Becca will also be talking about the best way to distinguish between a person and their evil clone, while Alex will showcase her math skills as she talks about cloning in Jimmy Neutron and Star Wars. 

This week we're sharing our experiences with 3D printing as they relate to organ transplants, stop motion animation, and ancient musical instruments. We also discuss all of the popular TV shows that Alex has started but never finished, and Becca's adoration of a good Cabernet Sauvignon.