Bigger Death, Bigger Flies

Are AI and piracy about to change gaming forever? Is streaming becoming more expensive than cable? And what really happened to John McAfee? This week on Between the States, Dan, Jared, and Noel dive into the weird intersection of technology, conspiracy theories, money, and everyday disasters. From claims about AI-powered video game decompilation and PS5 games running on PC to Disney+ price increases and the return of digital piracy, the guys debate whether technology is making life better or just finding new ways to take our money. Then things get even stranger with John McAfee's mysterious death, alleged dead man's switches, the Florida condo collapse, and questions surrounding Trump's new investment accounts for children. Of course, it wouldn't be Between the States without a few completely unnecessary detours, including: 🔥 A cooler full of rotting peppers and generations of fruit flies 🔧 Broken washing machines, questionable warranties, and automotive disasters 🐿️ Squirrel warfare, unfortunate voles, and suspiciously missing birds 🎮 AI decompilation, video game modding, PS5 backward compatibility, and software piracy 💰 Streaming subscription prices, recession indicators, and dumpster-diving Pokémon collectors 🌳 Neighbor disputes, fallen trees, and questionable property lines 👨‍👧 Parenting disasters, kids discovering profanity, and flipping people off in virtual reality 🤖 John McAfee conspiracy theories, cybersecurity, and the future of artificial intelligence What starts as a conversation about broken appliances somehow ends with the future of gaming, government investment accounts, and whether AI is about to turn the entire software industry upside down. Three hosts. Zero scripts. Absolutely no guarantee they'll stay on topic. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Episodes available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestates BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/ Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: [email protected] Best way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates