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Danny and Mike ponder a question posed by reader mail, "is the human species meant to live in total comfort?" Also, an update on the Tama City, Japan AI mayoral candidate discussed in Episode 4, plus insane modes & infinite wars. Links: Tesla Racing Channel on YouTube    To learn more about and subscribe to Spectacle Magazine, visit spectacle.com.   Random Fact: The first speeding ticket for an automobile driver was issued in Dayton, Ohio the year 1904. Police ticketed the offender, Harry Myers, for traveling 12 miles per hour. Show music courtesy of The Polish Ambassador & Jumpsuit Records. Twitter: @specspecfic | @dannydoom | @mikeisonthenets email: podcast@spectacle.com

Did someone say “robot mayor”? In this week’s episode of the Spectacle podcast, Mike and Danny dive deep into the consequences of an artificial intelligence running for public office in Tama, Tokyo. Plus! How to prepare for season 2 of Westworld and a flimsy argument that Super Troopers 2 is genre fiction. For the article that’s the topic of discussion, head to: http://otaquest.com/tama-city-ai-mayor/ You can also find Otaquest on Twitter: @otaquest To learn more about and subscribe to Spectacle Magazine, visit spectacle.com.   Random Fact: A standard “ten-gallon” hat is likely to hold no more than a ¾ gallon of liquid. Show music courtesy of The Polish Ambassador & Jumpsuit Records. Twitter: @specspecfic | @dannydoom | @mikeisonthenets email: podcast@spectacle.com

In the latest, packed edition of the Spectacle podcast, Mike and Danny drill down on Ready Player One and the maelstrom of criticism it's received in both print and on screen. (Is it a return to form for Spielberg? Or is it more of a studio cash grab that trades heavily on nostalgia? Maybe it’s somehow both!) Also, Mike talks with Tori Preston, Deputy Editor of pajiba.com, about her career trajectory and what it takes to write a good advice column.     Random Fact: The term “acronym” was originally specific to first-letter based abbreviations that are pronounced as words (ex. “Scuba” or “GIF”). Terms pronounced as their string of initials are “initialisms” (ex. “BBC” or “USA”). Show music courtesy of The Polish Ambassador & Jumpsuit Records. Twitter: @specspecfic | @dannydoom | @mikeisonthenets email: podcast@spectacle.com

In this installment, Danny & Mike dip their toes into dystopian interpretations of current events but are brought back to the light by an uproarious new friend. The lads also try to talk about “Annihilation”, the film adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s “Southern Reach Trilogy” without spoiling too much (spoiler: they don’t succeed) and also offer some parting advice.   To learn more about and subscribe to Spectacle Magazine, check out spectacle.com.   Random Fact: The full name of the cereal mascot known as “Cap’N Crunch” is Horatio Magellan Crunch. Show music courtesy of The Polish Ambassador & Jumpsuit Records. Twitter: @specspecfic | @dannydoom | @mikeisonthenets email: podcast@spectacle.com

Welcome to the all-new Spectacle Magazine podcast, hosted by editor-in-chief Danny Dumas and podcast producer Mike Wong. In the premier episode they dive into the mind-blowing stories published in issue number one, how brutally hard it is become a successful fiction writer, and why Reddit may be one of the best places for storytellers to hone their craft. Plus, they’ll also divulge the core mission of Spectacle, discuss how stories from diverse perspectives make for better art, and why our bodies falling apart with age may not necessarily be a bad thing. To learn more about and subscribe to Spectacle Magazine, check out spectacle.com.   Random Fact: As of January 2018, the entire state of Wyoming has only 2 sets of escalators.