Critical Nonsense

High-low brow conversations about culture, science, and tech. With hosts Joey Camire, Aaron Powers, and executive producer/nerd herder Jess Vander. SYLVAIN is a strategy and design company.

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349! What's So Important?

Posted May 7, 202600:21:59

What happens when something you liked becomes Important? 

This week, Joey and Jess talk about "Mr. Brightside", Nirvana, Adam Duritz, Owl City,...

348! Zombies

Posted April 28, 202600:33:03

What happens if the Internet dies? 

This week, Joey, Jess, and Aaron talk about One Internet, Poob, attribution, destinations, AI Porn, and knowlege...

347! Making People Laugh

Posted April 20, 202600:27:09

When was the last time you felt destabilized in a safe environment? 

This week, Joey and Jess talk about dad jokes, child entertainment strategies,...

346! Hating the Player

Posted April 13, 202600:40:24

When is it okay to hate the player, not the game? 

This week, Jess and Aaron talk about The Traitors, Chevy Chase, Kobe Bryant, villainy,...

345! How We Learn

Posted March 31, 202600:25:03

How should we learn beyond school? 

This week, Joey and Jess talk about framing work as learning, human observation, vocational training, osmotic...