Best Sean Ferrell Podcasts (2025)

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199: Star Trek SNW, "What is Starfleet?” 30:15

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https://youtu.be/5KRNg6WGJM4 Matt and Sean talk about propaganda, how to spot it, and whether it’s a good storytelling technique, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3, Episode 7, “What is Starfleet?” YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Audio version of the podcast: https://www.trekintime.show Get in touch: https…

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279: How the U.S. is Losing the Renewable Race 33:06

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https://youtu.be/hP682UrQY_E Matt and Sean talk about the Big Beautiful Bill, what its long term impacts might be on the renewable energy space, and how easy it might be to go in another direction. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How the U.S. Just Handed the Renewable Future to China https://youtu.be/2tNp2vsxEzk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzy…

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198: Star Trek SNW, "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” 41:15

10d ago41:15

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https://youtu.be/XdhRx5lEtMc Matt and Sean talk about filling in backstory, and whether it’s worth it, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, Season 3 Episode 6, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:11) - - Viewer Feedback (10:54) - - Today's Episode (12:13) - - This Time in History (15:00) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the …

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278: The Super Cheap Battery Revolution 40:10

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https://youtu.be/CRqwU8hZg9A Matt and Sean talk about CATL’s claims at a massive breakthrough in sodium ion battery costs, and whether it might (or might not) find a place in the energy storage market. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How CATL Made Batteries 90% Cheaper (And What Happens Next) https://youtu.be/Wf84NJSiAeU?list=PLnTSM-…

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197: Star Trek SNW, "Through the Lens of Time” 44:40

17d ago44:40

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https://youtu.be/vwombEe9d9s Matt and Sean talk about parasites in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, season 3 episode 5, “Through the Lens of Time.” Does the hard sci-fi story make up for the soap opera character development? (00:00) - - Intro (02:13) - - Today's Episode (03:43) - - This Time in History (08:31) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version …

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277: Quantum Computing - Is it Both Alive and Dead? 27:21

19d ago27:21

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https://youtu.be/s2h-16Ia-Pk Matt and Sean talk about quantum computing … and when do we talk about what we don’t yet have? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why The Race for Quantum Supremacy Just Got Real https://youtu.be/L1kyvI2m6UY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (02:09) - - Quantum Computing Discussion Yo…

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196: Star Trek SNW "Shuttle to Kenfori" and “A Space Adventure Hour” 55:26

24d ago55:26

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https://youtu.be/6ihGZgY_QUo Matt and Sean talk about monsters of our own making in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, season 3 episode 3, “Shuttle to Kenfori” and what holo pursuits look like in episode 4, “A Space Adventure Hour.” Is the show a biting good time or just “holo”? (00:00) - - Intro (02:36) - - Viewer Feedback (07:24) - - Today's Episode…

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276: Blood in the Machine - Biological Batteries? 37:38

26d ago37:38

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Matt and Sean talk about bio-tech including possible blood batteries. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Nature is Powering This Battery Breakthrough https://youtu.be/LbprE3qROs0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (04:45) - - Feedback (15:41) - - Blood Batteries Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https…

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195: Star Trek - SNW Season 3, Episode 2, "Wedding Bell Blues” 49:14

1M ago49:14

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https://youtu.be/y0DlYknQ9ig Matt and Sean talk about getting what you wish for (in both story and fanbase) in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Wedding Bell Blues.” Getting to the Q of it all. (00:00) - - Intro (02:46) - - Viewer Feedback (08:16) - - Today's Episode (10:26) - - This Time in History (13:23) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of …

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275: Fusion Drilling for Geothermal Energy 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Matt and Sean talk about Quaise, a geothermal energy company that’s pushing fusion tech into the ground. Literally. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Fusion Tech Just Changed Geothermal Energy Forever https://youtu.be/gO_LLqZfNdY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (09:28) - - Quaise Discussion YouT…

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194: Star Trek - Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 1, "Hegemony, Part II” 46:06

1M ago46:06

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https://youtu.be/8Gue6x-HO1E Matt and Sean talk about avoiding a massive GORN invasion in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, “Hegemony, Part II.” (00:00) - - Intro (03:59) - - Viewer Feedback (06:02) - - Today's Episode (07:50) - - This Time in History (10:55) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime Au…

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274: In Training - Regenerative “Braking” News 24:20

1M ago24:20

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https://youtu.be/lI3EkZvx56w Matt and Sean talk about regenerative braking, and how it might power more than vehicles. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Most Overlooked Clean Energy Source… Is Under Your Feet https://youtu.be/Aubi3cK8Ym0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (09:05) - - Regenerative B…

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193: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Return to Tomorrow” 50:39

2M ago50:39

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https://youtu.be/_7DzcrLTMy8 Matt and Sean talk about overstaying your welcome in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Return to Tomorrow.” Omnipotent aliens, androids, and love triangles … oh my. (00:00) - - Intro (08:13) - - Viewer Feedback (10:33) - - Today's Episode (15:21) - - This Time in History (27:25) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of…

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273: Waste Not, Want Not 29:30

2M ago29:30

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https://youtu.be/GwGnCQE98s0 Matt and Sean talk about using digestive waste (yes, it’s what you think it is) to increase sustainability. Yes, poo can be used to make better batteries. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Manure and Urine Could Power the Future https://youtu.be/6TCmjSIj9Jw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00…

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192: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “By Any Other Name” 46:39

2M ago46:39

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https://youtu.be/soISbbaB5b8 Matt and Sean talk about a well done story we’ve seen before in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “By Any Other Name” (00:00) - - Intro (02:14) - - Viewer Feedback (07:18) - - Today's Episode (13:09) - - This Time in History (21:01) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/trekintime…

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272: A Fungus Among Us 25:54

2M ago25:54

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https://youtu.be/7JoDmw1TCTA Matt and Sean talk about using mushrooms for food, packaging, clothing, and more. Can it truly replace bacon and boots? “No, Thorium Won’t Power Everything” video we talked about: https://youtu.be/iXz302oMphQ?si=7NgBLWm6s-UPj-NE Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Mushrooms are Starting to Replace Everyth…

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191: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “A Piece of the Action” 39:41

2M ago39:41

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https://youtu.be/AP0vWlUf27s Matt and Sean talk about drastic redirection of tone in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “A Piece of the Action.” Was this a good idea? (00:00) - Intro (02:10) - Viewer feedback (06:39) - Today’s episode (11:49) - This time in history (16:06) - Episode discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/t…

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271: Self-Repairing Solar Panels 25:25

2M ago25:25

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https://youtu.be/qDQ3N51WYgQ Matt and Sean talk about solar panels that imitate the self-repairing traits of plants. Might this tech take hold, or is it too far away from practical applications? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Might Be the Last Solar Panel You’ll Ever Need https://youtu.be/Lglick8bCPc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySC…

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270: Mini Machines, Major Impact - Polyfloss Brings Plastic Recycling Home 38:14

3M ago38:14

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https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71o The Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters. Previous Polyflo…

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Episode 49: Sean Griffin 59:10

3M ago59:10

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Sean Griffin! Get tickets to t…

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190: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Immunity Syndrome” 42:34

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https://youtu.be/slW4O8Lt6po Matt and Sean talk about fighting a giant amoeba in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Immunity Syndrome.” Is sacrifice necessary? (00:00) - - Intro (02:32) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (08:50) - - This Time in History (15:36) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.c…

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269: The Future of Thorium Nuclear Power - Copenhagen Atomics Interview 50:21

3M ago50:21

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https://youtu.be/94r93XJ9BzA Matt had the chance to chat with Thomas Jam Pedersen from Copenhagen Atomics about their small modular thorium reactor that they’re bringing to the market. It’s an interesting conversation that covers everything from nuclear safety to why thorium may be a positive addition to the future of nuclear power. Watch the Undec…

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189: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Obsession” 40:04

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https://youtu.be/2Zz4uP8YhRM Matt and Sean talk about cracks in heroic facades in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Obsession.” Is Kirk cracking and tilting at windmills? (00:00) - - Intro (01:19) - - Viewer Feedback (05:34) - - Today's Episode (08:31) - - This Time in History (15:23) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://w…

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268: Biocomputers - The Next Step for AI? 35:14

3M ago35:14

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https://youtu.be/kAYdIpcDnZk Today is a very brainy conversation. Matt had the chance to chat with Dr. Kyle Wedgwood and research intern Wiktor Wiejak from University of Exeter in England. Wedgwood’s a mathematician specializing in neuroscience, and he’s using a computer from FinalSpark. Matt just put out a full video on what’s special about these …

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188: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Gamesters of Triskelion” 39:22

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https://youtu.be/ZUNUIzokyHo Matt and Sean talk about amusing ourselves pointlessly in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Gamesters of Triskelion.” Can rubber brains be defeated? (00:00) - - Intro (03:36) - - Viewer Feedback (09:34) - - Today's Episode (13:50) - - This Time in History (20:52) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: ht…

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267: AI Undermining AI 32:50

3M ago32:50

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https://youtu.be/jLEO9Gbba0k Matt and Sean talk about the scramble to develop AI that could undermine the very underpinnings of … well… everything. Don’t panic. (Yet.) Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why the AI Revolution Has a Fatal Flaw https://youtu.be/hBfhd88DCZA?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro & Feedbac…

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187: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Private Little War” 50:39

3M ago50:39

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https://youtu.be/ca0ZdHUUJWk Matt and Sean talk about a morality tale that can barely hide its Vietnam commentary, in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Private Little War.” Is the episode intriguing or outdated? Judy in Disguise (With Glasses): https://youtu.be/I0bLoaVFpTQ?si=bZl9MNsDUppr-jiX (00:00) - - Intro (01:59) - - Viewer Feedback (07:18) - …

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266: Drinking Sea Water - Deep Ocean Desalination 33:42

3M ago33:42

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https://youtu.be/UWOAjs7ruGI Matt and Sean talk about desalination efforts deep under the ocean, and how it may play a part in solving water shortages. Don’t get salty before taking a listen. Undersea cables article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60150/10-facts-about-internets-undersea-cables In response to “water we gonna do about it?” https…

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186: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Journey to Babel” 41:25

4M ago41:25

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https://youtu.be/OFZEWMgrn8s Matt and Sean talk about a murder mystery, the return of Mark Lenard, and how the Federation conducts business in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Journey to Babel.” Is this episode gibberish or pure Star Trek? (00:00) - - Intro (01:42) - - Viewer Feedback (02:43) - - Today's Episode (05:08) - - This Time in History (0…

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265: Is Wave Power Generation the Future of Energy? 31:43

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https://youtu.be/WoSE4ivjIv4 Matt and Sean talk about wave energy converters and power generation, and how in the long run it could outpace solar and wind as a sustainable, renewable energy source. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Waves Could Quietly Overtake Solar & Wind: https://youtu.be/l1pxV7Nro34 (00:00) - Introduction YouTub…

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185: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Bread and Circuses” 44:43

4M ago44:43

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https://youtu.be/E2gIlJvrbY8 Matt and Sean talk about parallel development, 20th century Rome, and some good moments in Star Trek: The Original Series, “Bread and Circuses.” Does this episode rise to the occasion? Or does it knead more time in the oven? (00:00) - - Intro (02:30) - - Viewer Feedback (07:49) - - Today's Episode (09:58) - - This Time …

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184: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Trouble With Tribbles” 37:10

4M ago37:10

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https://youtu.be/VJ5OGHaiLhs Matt and Sean talk about the one Star Trek: The Original Series episode that proved The Orville and Lower Decks could work as a full series. A funny Star Trek episode or just a laughably bad idea? (00:00) - - Intro (03:07) - - Viewer Feedback (07:35) - - Today's Episode (12:35) - - This Time in History (16:51) - - Episo…

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264: Structural Batteries - A Good Idea? 24:34

4M ago24:34

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https://youtu.be/lE1-DprTJ0M Matt and Sean talk about a battery design that is both battery and the body structure of the device being powered. It’s not massless, but is two birds one … battery? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Strangest Battery Breakthrough Yet https://youtu.be/-0rnORXGwpE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ …

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Episode 48: Trever Carreon 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests.This week's guest is the very funny, Trever Carreon!Get tickets to t…

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183: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “I, Mudd” 23:53

4M ago23:53

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https://youtu.be/mqbZJKSXG0w Matt and Sean talk about androids, ignoring previous androids, and what about future androids, in Star Trek: The Original Series, including TOS’s “I, Mudd.” Does this episode hold up, or is it just too … robotic? (00:00) - - Intro (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback (05:08) - - Today's Episode (06:33) - - This Time in History (…

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Episode 47: Kendrea James 52:23

4M ago52:23

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Kendrea James! Get tickets to …

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263: A Very Magnetic Heat Pump - Julie Slaughter Interview 22:16

4M ago22:16

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https://youtu.be/dnRSrU8Gwmc Matt had the chance to chat with Julie Slaughter from the Ames National Laboratory about their research into magnetocalorics (using magnets for heating and cooling). Do you think this is an attractive idea? Or does it repulse you? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Magnetic Cooling Is Breaking All the Ru…

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182: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Deadly Years” 30:14

5M ago30:14

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https://youtu.be/eGTGKPlhFeM Matt and Sean talk about how getting old is viewed as a real calamity, in Star Trek: The Original Series’ “The Deadly Years.” Can you teach an old Kirk new tricks? (00:00) - - Intro (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback (04:57) - - Today's Episode (07:40) - - This Time in History (11:24) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of …

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Episode 46: Parker Willis 1:04:36

5M ago1:04:36

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Parker Willis! Get tickets to …

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262: No More Lithium Batteries? Looks Good on Paper! 20:24

5M ago20:24

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https://youtu.be/LOuj1LUNijU Matt and Sean talk about a move away from lithium by a major battery manufacturer, and a paper battery that might be the sheet. Why the interest in these new batteries? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episodes; Why This Paper Battery is Better Than You Think https://youtu.be/R31v28uS_8k?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8V…

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Episode 45: Colton Ales 54:39

5M ago54:39

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Colton Ales! Get tickets to th…

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181: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Mirror, Mirror” 39:38

5M ago39:38

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https://youtu.be/7UcZqFzCPM4 Matt and Sean talk about spawning not just one fictional universe, but two, in Star Trek: The Original Series episode, Mirror, Mirror. We get to see evil Spock’s evil goatee, but where are the seven dwarfs? The lost episode of Star Trek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUMZaR52YaA (00:00) - - Intro (02:14) - - Viewer Fe…

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261: Sulfur So Good: Talking AI & Lithium-Sulfur Batteries 35:39

5M ago35:39

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https://youtu.be/5gs1Gr8BhQo Matt and Sean talk about how AI is impacting us today. As well as a recent change in lithium-sulfur battery research, and how that might change the energy storage market. Stinky sulfur may finally be leaving its mark. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This Overlooked Battery Might Change Everything http…

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Episode 44: Cepeda Cheeks Jr. 28:23

5M ago28:23

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests.T his week's guest is the very funny, Cepeda Cheeks Jr! Get tickets …

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Episode 43: Hayden McOlgan 39:41

5M ago39:41

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Hayden McOlgan! Get tickets to…

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180: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Apple” 36:47

5M ago36:47

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https://youtu.be/erR63zfi8WU Matt and Sean talk about out of control AIs… no, not ChatGPT… Star Trek: The Original Series, The Apple. An apple a day keeps Bones away. Wait … what? (00:00) - - Intro (02:19) - - Viewer Feedback (06:17) - - Today's Episode (09:53) - - This Time in History (15:06) - - Episode Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: …

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Episode 42: Nic Ferrell 1:11:36

5M ago1:11:36

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Nic Ferrell! Get tickets to th…

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Episode 41: Jared Lowry 48:50

5M ago48:50

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests. This week's guest is the very funny, Jared Lowry! Get tickets to th…

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Episode 40: Ryan Bush 45:17

5M ago45:17

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Hosted by Bair and Seth Dees, the "Partially Cooked Podcast" delves into the most embarrassing moments of comedian's lives. Each month they turn these confessions into material for a no-holds-barred live roast, creating unforgettable laughter for both the audience and their guests.This week's guest is the very funny, Ryan Bush!Get tickets to the ne…

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260: Icy Heat - Talking Ice Source Heat Pumps 26:04

5M ago26:04

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https://youtu.be/Tq3IS1J3Lyo Matt and Sean talk about using ice to generate heat. Yes, it’s actually a thing, but does it make sense for the future of heating? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Can Ice Heat Your Home? Ice Source Heat Pumps! https://youtu.be/2S5NdYso73M?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ (00:00) - - Intro (03:2…