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Let’s warm up for the week together with the best stories and clips that set the stage for the rest of your week.

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Green Beer, Gone Marriage
MAR 11, 2026
Green Beer, Gone Marriage
Green beer and ancient legends are the easy part. It’s the memories attached to the day that make it unforgettable. <br /><p> <strong>CALL</strong> 1-774-462-5667</p> <strong>Boost This Episode:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupiterbroadcasting.com/river" target="_blank"> Grab Sats with River!</a></li><li><a href="https://strike.me/" target="_blank">⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries</a></li><li><a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank"> Boost with Fountain</a></li></ul><strong>Web Zap This Episode:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_18YV2CvHKV" target="_blank">Web Zap the Show However you Want!</a></li></ul><strong>Become a Member:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=74364" target="_blank">Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!</a></li><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=117630" target="_blank">Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive!&nbsp;</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Show Notes:</strong>&nbsp;<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2349jmpzz2o" target="_blank">BBC News — St. Patrick’s Day parades, dancing and Chicago river dyed green</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/15/a-chicago-high-holiday-st-patricks-day-celebrated-with-green-dyed-river-and-thousands-for-downtown-parade/" target="_blank">Chicago Tribune — Chicago celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with green river and parade</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldd-Dam19kY" target="_blank">Sam the Cooking Guy — Corned Beef Recipe Video</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYiHdCl7Pjo" target="_blank">Guinness-Spiked Ice Cream with Guinness Brownies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1222-28th-St-NW-Washington-DC-20007/428710_zpid/" target="_blank">Tiny Red House — 1222 28th St NW, Washington, DC</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1113-Massachusetts-Ave-NW-Washington-DC-20005/407398_zpid/" target="_blank">$11M Massachusetts Ave NW Townhouse Listing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/washdc/comments/1qidrkf/abandoned_massachusetts_ave_mansion/" target="_blank">Reddit Discussion — Abandoned Massachusetts Ave Mansion</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5033-35th-Ave-SW-Seattle-WA-98126/48844939_zpid/" target="_blank">Skinny Witch House — Seattle, WA</a></li></ul><strong>Music:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6619067?episode=15578332666" target="_blank">Shadow Man — Empath Eyes</a></li></ul>
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43 MIN
Panic from the Past
FEB 25, 2026
Panic from the Past
In 1896, critics claimed the bicycle was "the devil’s advance agent." In 1860, doctors swore trains traveling over 30 mph caused "instant insanity." Today, the panic has a new face and a $20 million price tag. <br /><p> <strong>CALL</strong> 1-774-462-5667</p> <strong>Boost This Episode:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupiterbroadcasting.com/river" target="_blank"> Grab Sats with River!</a></li><li><a href="https://strike.me/" target="_blank">⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries</a></li><li><a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank"> Boost with Fountain</a></li></ul><strong>Web Zap This Episode:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_18YV2CvHKV" target="_blank">Web Zap the Show However you Want!</a></li></ul><strong>Become a Member:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=74364" target="_blank">Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!</a></li><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=117630" target="_blank">Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive!&nbsp;</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Show Notes:</strong>&nbsp;<br /><br />Tech News — AI Regulation &amp; Lobbying&nbsp;<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/anthropic-donate-20-million-us-political-group-backing-ai-regulation-2026-02-12/" target="_blank">Anthropic to Donate $20M to AI Regulation-Backed PAC (Reuters)</a></li><li><a href="https://reason.com/2025/11/19/anthropics-ceo-says-ai-needs-more-regulation-conveniently-its-the-kind-anthropic-can-afford" target="_blank">Anthropic CEO Pushes Regulation Favoring Big Companies (Reason)</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Q22hihy6qcw?t=235" target="_blank">Context: Anthropic &amp; OpenAI Plan IPO (YouTube)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N08tjtx-oAc" target="_blank">Anthropic CEO: AI Will Surpass Humans Soon</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/stevibe/status/2026227392076018101" target="_blank">Claude Identifies as DeepSeek — stevibe on X</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/lukOlejnik/status/2026237286505959779" target="_blank">Anthropic Can De-Anonymize Users — Lukasz Olejnik on X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/phoebeliu/2026/02/20/ais-biggest-builders-openai-anthropic-among-biggest-government-lobbyists/" target="_blank">AI’s Biggest Builders Are Now Its Biggest Lobbyists (Forbes)</a></li></ul>Past Technology Panics<br /><ul><li><a href="https://retrospectjournal.com/2025/11/09/does-the-bicycle-make-women-cruel-freedom-feminism-and-the-fin-de-siecle/" target="_blank">Does the Bicycle Make Women Cruel?</a></li><li><a href="https://kcts9.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/edison-brings-electricity-new-york-city-video/new-york-documentary-film/" target="_blank">Edison Brings Electricity to New York City</a></li><li><a href="https://newsletter.pessimistsarchive.org/p/the-1912-war-on-fake-photos" target="_blank">The 1912 War on Fake Photos</a></li><li><a href="https://newsletter.pessimistsarchive.org/p/that-war-of-the-worlds-panic-was" target="_blank">War of the Worlds Panic Was Anti-Radio Propaganda</a></li><li><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/railway-madness-victorian-trains" target="_blank">Victorian Fear of Railway Madness</a></li></ul>Reese’s / Hershey Story<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMUmYFZEQ6o" target="_blank">Reese’s Family Member Accuses Hershey of Cheaper Ingredients</a></li><li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/reeses-peanut-butter-cups-hershey-chocolate-1a66ec75247fd146888b7a747a740cd3" target="_blank">Grandson of Reese’s Inventor Criticizes Hershey (AP News)</a></li></ul>Obama &amp; Aliens<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cWdNvdChYfc" target="_blank">Obama Says Aliens Are Real (Short)</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Vfcor7P58P8?t=46" target="_blank">Obama Clarifies Alien Comments</a></li></ul>Music<br /><ul><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7698614?episode=49947874896" target="_blank">Dirt and Sand — Strange Love</a></li></ul>
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63 MIN
Apple Killed the YouTube Star
FEB 18, 2026
Apple Killed the YouTube Star
Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes. <br /><p> <strong>CALL</strong> 1-774-462-5667</p><br /> <strong>Boost This Episode:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupiterbroadcasting.com/river" target="_blank"> Grab Sats with River!</a></li><li><a href="https://strike.me/" target="_blank">⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries</a></li><li><a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank"> Boost with Fountain</a></li></ul><strong>Web Zap This Episode:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_18YV2CvHKV" target="_blank">Web Zap the Show However you Want!</a></li></ul><strong>Become a Member:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=74364" target="_blank">Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!</a></li><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=117630" target="_blank">Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive!&nbsp;</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Show Notes:</strong>&nbsp;<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/879749/apple-podcasts-video-swap-hls-live-streaming" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts Video Switching</a></li><li><a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/" target="_blank">Apple Announces Video Podcasts</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasters.apple.com/support/5593-how-to-publish-video" target="_blank">Publish Video to Apple Podcasts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQi36909pr4" target="_blank">Apple Video Podcast Demo</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/article/video-apple-podcasts-details" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts Video Details</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.fountain.fm/p/video-podcasts" target="_blank">Make Video Podcasting Open</a></li><li><a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/400-Riggs-Rd-NE-20011/home/10080833" target="_blank">AI-Written Rental Listing</a></li><li><a href="https://imgur.com/a/T9XUaKB" target="_blank">2024 AI in 2026 Crazy Photo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/10537-W-Rosted-Rd-Lake-City-MI-49651/106518597_zpid/" target="_blank">“Fixer Upper” Lake City Home</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/9-1-22-Peterborg-Est-Saint-Thomas-VI-00802/2054270342_zpid" target="_blank">The Purple Paradise Mansion</a></li></ul><strong>Music:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6619067?episode=15578332667" target="_blank">Apex By: Empath Eyes</a></li></ul>
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52 MIN
Discord's Discord
FEB 11, 2026
Discord's Discord
Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet. <br /><p> <strong>CALL</strong> 1-774-462-5667</p><br /> <strong>Boost This Episode:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupiterbroadcasting.com/river" target="_blank"> Grab Sats with River!</a></li><li><a href="https://strike.me/" target="_blank">⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries</a></li><li><a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank"> Boost with Fountain</a></li></ul><strong>Web Zap This Episode:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_18YV2CvHKV" target="_blank">Web Zap the Show However you Want!</a></li></ul><strong>Become a Member:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=74364" target="_blank">Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!</a></li><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=117630" target="_blank">Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive!&nbsp;</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Show Notes:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJPFFH2V" target="_blank">LynsaTac Shower Thermometer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKFNK786" target="_blank">Over the Door Shower Caddy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN4KG6XS" target="_blank">2 Tier Soap Dish Holder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFPFC2S" target="_blank">Frameless Shower Door Bottom Seal for Glass Doors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-630542-Water-Repellent-Fl/dp/B0D6X4PSZ3" target="_blank">Rain-X 630542 Shower Door Water Repellent</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Purpose-Cleaner-Bathroom/dp/B0CP4GPTGC" target="_blank">Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Oxygenics-26488-BodySpa-Handheld-Shower/dp/B07RNN57PD" target="_blank">Oxygenics 26488 BodySpa RV Handheld Shower</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-out" target="_blank">Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/discord-says-hackers-stole-government-ids-of-70000-users/" target="_blank">Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users - Ars Technica</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/discordapp/comments/1pretpg/has_anyone_packet_sniffed_the_age_verification/" target="_blank">Has anyone packet sniffed the age verification thing?&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-faces-backlash-over-age-checks-after-data-breach-exposed-70000-ids/" target="_blank">Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs - Ars Technica</a></li><li><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/09/discords-upcoming-safety-update-makes-age-verification-hard-to-avoid" target="_blank">Discord will gate features behind age verification</a></li><li><a href="https://www.adweek.com/media/discord-to-debut-its-first-mobile-ads-amid-ipo-chatter/" target="_blank">Discord to Debut Its First Mobile Ads Amid IPO Chatter</a></li><li><a href="https://digiday.com/media/discord-puts-proof-behind-its-ad-pitch-with-first-measurement-push" target="_blank">Discord reports positive numbers in early Quests measurement test</a></li><li><a href="https://pitchbook.com/news/reports/q4-2025-pitchbook-analyst-note-discord-ipo-preview" target="_blank">Q4 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note: Discord IPO Preview - PitchBook</a></li><li><a href="https://9to5google.com/2026/02/10/youtube-music-adding-ai-playlist-with-text-based-playlist-generation/" target="_blank">YouTube Music adding 'AI Playlist' with text prompts</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/UpdatesFromYT/status/2020909475264332211" target="_blank">"YouTube Premium and </a><a href="https://github.com/YouTubeMusic" target="_blank">@YouTubeMusic</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/332549/youtube-music-adds-ai-playlist-generator-for-premium-users" target="_blank">YouTube Music Adds AI Playlist Generator for Premium Users</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/145-1st-N-Cokeville-WY-83114/458273105_zpid/" target="_blank">All basement No Problems</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/227171520793" target="_blank">Invest in People?</a></li></ul><strong>Music:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6750563" target="_blank">Hey Love! By: Marína Ósk</a></li></ul>
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52 MIN
Move Fast, Leak Things
FEB 4, 2026
Move Fast, Leak Things
All the bot hype has resulted in some hilariously bad security vulnerabilities. Who could have seen that coming? We'll cover some of the worst. <br /><br /><p> <strong>CALL</strong> 1-774-462-5667</p><br /> <strong>Boost This Episode:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupiterbroadcasting.com/river" target="_blank"> Grab Sats with River!</a></li><li><a href="https://strike.me/" target="_blank">⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries</a></li><li><a href="https://fountain.fm/" target="_blank"> Boost with Fountain</a></li></ul><strong>Web Zap This Episode:&nbsp;</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_18YV2CvHKV" target="_blank">Web Zap the Show However you Want!</a></li></ul><strong>Become a Member:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=74364" target="_blank">Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!</a></li><li><a href="https://jupitersignal.memberful.com/checkout?coupon=sos&amp;plan=117630" target="_blank">Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive!&nbsp;</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Show Notes:</strong>&nbsp;<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwZDjfSKD_0" target="_blank">Seahawks fans from around the world descend on Bay Area for Super Bowl 2026 - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://polymarket.com/event/super-bowl-champion-2026-731" target="_blank">Pro Football Champion 2026 Predictions &amp; Odds | Polymarket</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyl-8FN8oXs" target="_blank">Moltbook: Where AI agents go to socialize with peers - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/moltbook-social-media-site-ai-agents-had-big-security-hole-cyber-firm-wiz-says-2026-02-02/" target="_blank"><strong>Reuters:</strong>&nbsp;Moltbook social media site for AI agents had major security hole</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/galnagli/status/2017573842051334286" target="_blank">“You all do realize </a><a href="https://github.com/moltbook" target="_blank">@moltbook</a> is just a REST API and you can literally post anything you want there”</li><li><a href="https://rentahuman.ai/" target="_blank">RentAHuman.ai - Hire Humans for AI Agents | MCP Integration</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAFoROnOfHs" target="_blank">Git &amp; GitHub Crash Course for Beginners [2026] - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH3zE7VlIMs" target="_blank">Git and GitHub - Full Course - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/317-S-Pine-St-Nevada-City-CA-95959/2146917885_zpid/" target="_blank">Cups and Saucers For All</a><br /> <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/13322-N-Grove-Dr-Alpine-UT-84004/2071451490_zpid/" target="_blank">Kinda Creepy Kings Palace in Utah</a></li><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/11649-123rd-Ave-S-Sabin-MN-56580/250280279_zpid/" target="_blank">Don't Judge A Book by its Cover in New Mex</a></li></ul><strong>Music:</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7487451?episode=42557196203" target="_blank">Row Your Boat: Justin Lantrip</a></li></ul>
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52 MIN