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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264! Art in the City

Posted May 28, 202400:26:07

Why don't we have more public art? 

This week, Joey and Jess talk about toy poodles, graffiti, sidewalk chalk, murals, face painting, and sandals....

263! Stinky Fish and Mayo

Posted May 24, 202400:31:27

How does one deal with being an acquired taste? 

This week, Aaron and Joey talk about stinky fish, mole vs. mayonanaise, blue cheese, safe spaces,...

262! The Bowl Generation

Posted May 16, 202400:32:46

How are we using bowls? 

This week, Jess and Joey talk about diversification of delivery methods, quick-serve restaurants, slushies, mush, ratios,...

261! Neighborliness

Posted May 9, 202400:35:51

How has neighborliness changed in the past five years? 

This week, Aaron and Jess talk about lost dogs, trash pandas, the pandemic, masking,...

260! Tree Timebombs

Posted April 29, 202400:40:43

Why should we be concerned wth generationally slow timebombs? 

This week, Joey and Jess talk about trees, the Bradford pear, city planning, Barcelona,...