Episodes

  • #41 - Fictional Characters’ Real Names, Robot Surgery, Plastic of the Future

    #41 - Fictional Characters’ Real Names, Robot Surgery, Plastic of the Future
    Feb 22 2022
    On Episode 41 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: Danny quizzes us on the real names of famous fictional characters from our past. Present: There's a new surgeon in town... and Jon tells us why this surgeon might be terrifying for some. Future: There is a Texas-sized island of plastic in the ocean and Produce Jeff explains how scientists are experimenting with a new kind of plastic that is environmentally friendly. It will blow your mind! Special thanks to FAO Schwarz and Sharper Image for sponsoring this episode of Timely. You can find all of their latest products at Target: http://www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb. We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: February 22, 2022 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    37 mins
  • #40 - Shower Thoughts, Plagiarized Soundtrack, James Webb Telescope, Societal Collapse

    #40 - Shower Thoughts, Plagiarized Soundtrack, James Webb Telescope, Societal Collapse
    Jan 29 2022
    On Episode 40 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: Jon explains why "shower thoughts" might be our most profound. Present: Was the Star Wars soundtrack the result of plagiarism? Producer Jeff explores. Check out Charles Cornell's YouTube channel. We got the idea for this segment from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R5r4shLDbs&t=184s Bonus Present: The James Webb Space Telescope is going to allow us to see the universe in ways it has never been seen. What if this new technological marvel fails? Future: Danny tells about a 1972 M.I.T. study that might predict the collapse of society. When is this supposed to take place? Special thanks to FAO Schwarz and Sharper Image for sponsoring this episode of Timely. You can find all of their latest products at Target: http://www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb. We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: January 28, 2022 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    45 mins
  • #39 - Silly Becomes Normal, Urban Legends, No More Home Buyers

    #39 - Silly Becomes Normal, Urban Legends, No More Home Buyers
    Jul 7 2021
    On Episode 39 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: Jon shares three seemingly silly origins to things that have become normal. Present: Producer Jeff tells us about an ongoing development in the urban legend of feral human cannibals in national parks. This leads to a discussion on other popular urban legends. Future: What would happen if everyone stopped buying houses and only rented? Danny tells us about this potential future. Special thanks to FAO Schwarz and Sharper Image for sponsoring this episode of Timely. You can find all of their latest products at Target: http://www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb. We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: July 6, 2021 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    57 mins
  • #38 - If Historical Figures Had YouTube, Freezing Humans, Time Capsules

    #38 - If Historical Figures Had YouTube, Freezing Humans, Time Capsules
    Jun 16 2021
    On Episode 38 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: Which historical figure would have the best YouTube channel? Present: Is it possible to freeze a human in the present and bring them back to life in hundreds of years? Future: If we were to bury a time capsule for future humans to learn about our world today, what would we put in it? Special thanks to FAO Schwarz for sponsoring this episode of Timely. You can find all of their latest products at Target: http://www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb. We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: June 15, 2021 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    51 mins
  • #37 - Moon Origins, UFOs, Future of Artificial Intelligence

    #37 - Moon Origins, UFOs, Future of Artificial Intelligence
    May 26 2021
    On Episode 37 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: Is there an extra-terrestrial graveyard under earth? Jon will let us know. Present: Producer Jeff explains why there is so much talk about UFOs lately. Future: Danny tells us about recent advancements in AI which leads to an interesting debate. Special thanks to FAO Schwarz and Sharper Image for sponsoring this episode of Timely. You can find all of their latest products at Target: http://www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb. We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: May 25, 2021 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #36 - Taking BuzzFeed Quizzes About the Past, Present and Future

    #36 - Taking BuzzFeed Quizzes About the Past, Present and Future
    May 14 2021
    On Episode 36 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Our spin on a "Q&A" - Quizzes and Answers. Get to know us while we take Buzzfeed quizzes about the past, present and future. Links to each quiz below so you can take the quizzes with us while we hang out. Past: Which Historical Figure Are You? - https://www.buzzfeed.com/katangus/which-famous-historical-figure-were-you-in-a-past Present: Can We Guess Your Exact Age Based On Your Social Media Habits? - https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydrobinson1/can-we-guess-your-age-based-on-social-media-habits Future: In A Dystopian World, What Job Would You Have? - https://www.buzzfeed.com/florapaul/ready-for-dystopia Special thanks to Sharper Image for sponsoring this episode of Timely. Find their awesome products at Target: www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb We recently launched the Timely Clips YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: May 13, 2021 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • #35 - Evolution of English, Pocket Conspiracy, Extinction of Coffee

    #35 - Evolution of English, Pocket Conspiracy, Extinction of Coffee
    Apr 20 2021
    On Episode 35 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: What did the English language sound like 1,500 years ago? Producer Jeff plays audio clips walking us through the evolution of the English language. Present: Are you familiar with the Pocket Conspiracy? Danny tells us about a little girl who is putting an end to the lack of pockets in women's clothing. Future: Coffee might be going extinct. Jon fills us in on this concerning trend. Special thanks to FAO Schwarz for sponsoring this episode of Timely. Learn about their Easter plush line at Target: www.goto.target.com/jWrEWb We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! www.youtube.com/timelypodcast Date: April 19, 2021 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    43 mins
  • #34 - Wild SpaceX Story, Butterfly Effect, Future Humans

    #34 - Wild SpaceX Story, Butterfly Effect, Future Humans
    Mar 30 2021
    On Episode 34 of Timely: The Randomonium Podcast, we discuss the following topics: Past: Jeff tells us wild, unknown stories about mankind's efforts in space travel. Present: How is Star Trek responsible for Joe Biden's presidency? Jon takes us on a mind-blowing journey through various domino affects. Future: Will future humans be physiologically different? Are we changing? Danny provides some answers. Special thanks to FAO Schwarz for sponsoring this episode of Timely. Learn about their Easter plush line at faoschwarz.com. We recently launched the Timely, Randomonium Podcast YouTube channel. Check it out and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdokFwpdMPwDoQDURqfsGQ/featured Date: March 29, 2021 Hosts: Jon Stamm, Danny Gula, and Jeff McCullough Producer: Jeff McCullough Don't forget to check out Randomonium and Timely on YouTube and Instagram.
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    51 mins