Chicken Missile
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Links (possibly) mentioned in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiocular_O https://www.nytimes.com/1988/07/01/business/how-coca-cola-obtains-its-coca.html
Also worth noting, until 1869, most scientists outside China considered the giant panda to be a myth. A black and white bear that lives in the mountains that only eats bamboo? Clearly, this is a local legend… The CryptoChickens today were Charles, Carrington, and Mark.
Straight from the 1990s to your faaaaaaace! Why do we solve for X? One theory: x traces back to the Arabic word for “thing,” or šay’. In ancient texts, such as Al-Jabr, a manuscript written in Baghdad in 820 A.D. that established the rules of what became algebra, mathematical variables were called “things” or šay’. When Al-Jabr was later translated into Old Spanish, the word šay’ was written as “xei.” This soon came to be abbreviated as x. Theory 2: the Greek word for unknown, xenos, also begins with x, and the convention could simply have been born of an abbreviation for xenos as chi, X. Rene
Word up. Or whatever.
Where would you go, if you could travel anywhere? Assuming we can travel anywhere ever again. Where have you been that was your favorite? Maybe a place to visit again, or live there when you're old. Or now. I want to go there now.
In which four unique undesirables delve into the unknown and the unknowable. Brought to you by the unparalleled Kay Quinn Mark Charles
In which the intrepid Missile Men embark on a text adventure.
In which we go back to school. For better or worse.
I regret nothing.
In which we take a much deserved break, then torture one another (and you!) with wordless music.
In which we learn more about our podcasters, and ampersands, than most people would probably like to know.
In which we learn about baking grandmothers in toaster ovens, and shipping live trees across international borders. P is for Presents! As in gifts! What are some gift giving traditions in your family? What was the best, or worst, gift you’ve ever received? Today’s present participants: Charles – @chicken_missileKay – @kaysavetzKat – @ladyailurosMarkCarrington – @carringtonQuinn – @quinndunki Links mentioned (but probably cut for time) in this episode: Tee Turtle https://teeturtle.comHappy Socks https://happysocks.comPuggy Smalls https://www.cameo.com/thepuggysmallsDump Quiz https://recnet.com/
O is for Optimism! What makes you optimistic? How can you maintain your optimism when everything is awful and everyone is awful and the world is awful all the time? Shiny, happy good vibes only! (Warning, this one gets dark) Our Optimal Operators include: Charles – @chicken_missileKay – @kaysavetzKat – @ladyailurosMark
N is for Names. Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? What if it were called a “turdblossom”? Today’s nattering nabobs: Charles – @Chicken_MissileMarkCat – @ladyailurosCarrington – @carrington https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/33_(number) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/57_(number) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/73_(number)
This time, on a very special episode of Chicken Missile, we check in with most of the retro computing podcasting community at KansasFest 2021. Presenting “Poly Retro Assembly Cast Chicken Missile Drop Grue Museum“ Poultry Projectile:Podcast of record:Contact:MarkChicken Missile@a2_4amMichaelRCR@the_jongleurChris TorrenceAssembly Lines Video Podcast@ct6502Eastern-Bloc Robot Cowboy PoopyheadRCR, Eaten by a Grue, CM@carringtonKen GagnePolygamer & Transporter Lock@KGagnePaul HagstromRCR, (Drop III Inches?), CM!@yesterbitsKay SavetzAntic & Eaten By A Grue@KaySavetzCharles ManginChicken Missile@chic
Today’s masters of malarkey Charles — @Chicken_MissilePaul — @yesterbitsCarrington — @carrington Brought to you by the letter M M is for Magic. Cast fireball! Brainchild: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainchild_(TV_series) Monkey Business: https://youtu.be/IGQmdoK_ZfY Darren Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBPG_OBgTWg Strange Luck (TV Series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Luck Machi Koro (card game): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/143884/machi-koro The Gamers (movie series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gamers_(film)
Today’s knowledgeable knuckleheads include: Charles — @Chicken_MissileKay — @KaySavetzCarrington — @carringtonMarkCat — @ladyailuros Brought to you by the letter K: K is for knowledge. And knowing is half the battle, or so I’ve heard. These knuckleheads drop some serious knowledge. And dick jokes. So many dick jokes.
Once more, with feeling!
Today’s jovial jackanapes include: Charles — @Chicken_MissileCat — @LadyAiluros MarkKay — @KaySavetzCarrington — @Carrington Brought to you by the letter: J April first means J is for Jokes. Bring the funny.
Today’s L33t Hax0rz: Charles — @Chicken_MissileCat — @LadyAiluros MarkKay — @KaySavetz Brought to you by the letter: H H is for Hack and the hacking hackers who hack them. In the traditional sense, a “Hack” is a particularly clever, effective, or elegant solution to a problem. The problem and/or solution can involve technology (hardware, software), the laws of physics, even social constructs. What do you consider your most epic hack?What is the greatest hack of all time? https://github.com/savetz/Renderific https://archive.org/details/EmulatorDetectionIn6502AssemblyKansasfest2014Presentation T
Oh, those wicked games we play. Today’s Gang of Geeky Gamers: Charles — @Chicken_MissileCat — @LadyAiluros MarkKen — @KGagneEarlCarrington — @carrington Brought to you by the letter: G G is for Games. We play games of all sorts, even if you don’t consider yourself a “gamer”, or even are actually any good at them. But what makes a good game? What makes it a classic, and what will condemn it to the next rummage’s sale fifty cents bin?
In which we do our best to avoid the F word. (Spoiler: We fail. Fully.) Today’s Friendly Fundamentalists: Charles — @Chicken_MissileCat — @LadyAiluros Mark Kay — @KaySavetzQuinn — @QuinnDunki Brought to you by the letter: F F is for Fffffffffuuuuuuuuuuundamentals. What are some skills or knowledge that you have found essential to what you do each day (for work, relationships, adulting)?
The epic ending to our extended episode of exploration and escapades. (see Episode D: Dungeons and/or Dragons) Today’s Experts in Exploration: Charles — @Chicken_Missile (Atrios the Rogue)Cat — @LadyAiluros (Agartha the Amazon)Matthew — (our DM)Chris —@CT6502 (Grim the Barbarian)Mark —(Duino the Wizard)Wesley —(Sting the Skirmisher)Paul — @yesterbits (Zkezza the Lizard Man)Earl — (Skolsun the Dwarven Artificer)Carrington — @Carrington (Vaté the Atlantean Duelist) Brought to you by the letter: E E is for the Epic Ending to our Earlier Endeavors.
In our quest for all things rare and elusive, our intrepid band stumbles upon a stranger in the wilderness. He calls himself Matthew, and he offers to lead us in a game of Dungeons and Dragons… for a price! Today’s Detachment of Delegates: Charles — @Chicken_Missile (Atrios the Rogue)Cat — @LadyAiluros (Agartha the Amazon)Matthew — (our DM)Chris —@CT6502 (Grim the Barbarian)Mark —(Duino the Wizard)Wesley —(Sting the Skirmisher)Paul — @yesterbits (Zkezza the Lizard Man)Earl — (Skolsun the Dwarven Artificer) Brought to you by the letter: D D is for Dungeons, but also Dragons.
