86 Charles

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the classic episode of The Twilight Zone, Number 12 Looks Just Like You and how it relates to the chaotic world we live in today.  Then, at 14:27, they cover trending topics including tsunami fighting sound waves, horse spooked by drone, Scott Baio attacked, orange alligator and a cure for ricin poison?... At 35:55, Jesse McIntosh is obsessed with the narcotics trade in Myanmar. Your Facebook World News Update and Twilight Zone RMX at 37:24.  At 41:02, Deb Loftis reminds you that she is a talented typist.  Finally, at 46:37, Ian from Australia returns to remind you to fake it till you make it! #transformation

John Derby and Travis Spencer talk about the New Orleans Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins, an extremely boring NBA All Star weekend, then John hates on Steph and slurps on Kristaps!  #Boogie

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the weakened state of Anonymous and the hope that something great might actually might happen on March 1st to bring down President Trump. At 12:49, they discuss trending topics including Pollution fighting tree towers in China, Bovine Tuberculosis cure?, Elon 'Batman' Musk's tunnels under LA, Tom Brady's jersey, and the Meth dealing Buddhist Monk.  At 34:29, Jesse McIntosh is baffled by the idea of 'the pinkest pink'.  At 36:17, your Facebook World News Update and an Anonymous Remix. At 39:10, Deb Loftis remembers the now retired GTI in her garage.  Finally, at 45:24, Jon Wagman tells a story of thievery from the workplace refrigerator. #MAGA  

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing Superbowl comeback by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, and the epic choke from Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons... and of course the booing of Roger Goodell! Then John talks about some regular season NBA game that doesn't matter and Travis is excited for a not so star studded NBA All-Star Saturday Night! #SuperFold

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the disappointing weekend of football that was, then preview the upcoming "Big Game" LI, Travis gushes about Tom Brady for way too long, and then they talk some basketball including the Phoenix Suns' big win over the Raptors. #losingdraftposition

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss implementing the wise words of Marshawn Lynch aka Beast Mode into their 2017 daily routine by 'run through somebody face over and over and over and over and over, and over and over again'.  Then, at 10:54, they cover trending topics including wolves in the streets of Paris, mice amygdala, single mom shark babies, the pinkest pink, and Chelsea Manning's sentence commutation. At, 38:28, Jesse McIntosh goes down a celebrity rabbit hole.  At 39:42, your Facebook World News Update.  At 40:49, BL5000 makes some predictions for 2017. At, 43:13, Deb Loftis remembers the 2009 inauguration... Finally, at 48:19, Jonathan Penner tells a story of getting fired twice in one day! (Go see The Bye Bye Man!) #2017

This week: John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, the Conference Match-ups and the NFL coaching carousel. Then of course, we get an update on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns along with predictions for the future of Tony Romo. 

The Failed Athletes, aka John Derby and Travis Spencer break the sports segment of 86 Charles to a stand alone podcast!  Listen as they discuss Clemson's National Championship victory, the weekend of Wild Card Playoff, Kyle Korver to the Cavs and finally Ronda Rousey's future! #LukeWarmTakes

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the rising sense of caution and the new softness of the American teenager aka millennials.  At 9:23, they cover trending topics including Amazon delivery drones, the world of McDonald's, Uber self driving cars in SF, hugging strangers in need and a smart sex toy lawsuit.  At 28:38, Jesse McIntosh revels in his improbably fantasy victory over John! At 31:05 John and Travis look back at 2016 for a special year end review segment.  At 1:00:13, your Facebook World News Update and BL5000 rings in the year of the chicken. At 1:02:38, Deb Loftis wants a Lamborghini for Christmas! And finally, at 1:04:47, Aaron the Iceman returns to tell a fiery good story about a work van! #millennials

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the game changing effects of the meatless burger that tastes and feels like beef! Then they cover trending topics, at 13:42, including anxiety reducing foods, California regulation of cow farts, the inevitable melting of the ice caps, Putin's cloned dog army and a study of low social status monkeys.  At 33:26, Jesse McIntosh remembers Travis' pot legalization celebration. From the failed athletes, at 35:04, the fantasy football and real NFL playoffs are analyzed. At 51:37, your Facebook World News Update and a Methane Remix.  At 54:14, Deb Loftis reads her play from 2009 entitled Sisyphus Modern.  Finally, at 56:57, Ian from Australia recalls a story of something dead above. #methane

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the glorious legalization of marijuana in California and how it was all trumped by well, you know... At 9:10, they discuss trending topics including a Zika cure?, no more condoms in CA porn, San Diego stadium initiative, goodbye Joe Arpaio and of course the bizarre Martin Shkreli Wu-Tang release.  At 26:28, Jesse McIntosh remembers Travis' almost perfect World Series prediction. At 28:07, the failed athletes cover the boring NFL and the excitement of the young NBA season. At 41:48, your Facebook World News Update and the Prop 64 Dope Remix. At 45:33, Deb Loftis remembers the words of Anne Frank and sees history repeating itself again. Finally at 49:54, Kyle the band director tells a story of losing his temper. #trumped

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss recent events in John's life and the need to eject from a less than ideal situation.  At 10:15, they discuss trending topics including Saturn, VR Groper, the latest on DMX, Rat Soldiers and Nose Cells!  At 29:42, Jesse McIntosh analyzes John's statement of macing himself and his stance on murderers.  At 31:15, the failed athlete's discuss the Cubs in the World Series, NFL ratings down and the return of the NBA! At 53:50, your Facebook World News Update and BL5000 shares the importance voting this election day.  At 58:00, Deb Loftis doodles while in important classes and multitasks while tracking down money owed to her. Finally, at 1:03:47, Jonathan Cowan returns with a story about the corporate vanpool! #legalize

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the recent addition of seven species of Hawaiian bees onto the endangered species list.  At 6:56, they cover trending topics including James Madison University's 'Don't Say List', legitimization of a Mayan Codex, 2019: The New Ice Age, the World's Hottest Chip and the South Bay Cat Killer!  Then, at 27:40, Jesse McIntosh remembers John's fear of men having babies. At 29:46, the failed athletes discuss football, and more football!  At 44:11, your Facebook World News Update and Bees Remix.  At 47:00, Deb Loftis remembers her recent international voyage and how everyone along her path is afraid of Donald Trump!  Finally, at 51:36, Nunya drops in to deliver a story about touching another man's shirt. #bees

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the very real reality of human's drinking the very healthy milk secreted from a cockroach! Then, at 9:27, they cover trending topics including Freddie Mercury Asteroid, babies grown out of 2 sperm and no eggs, 2 Pac Restaurant, Polar Bears attack Russian lab, and America's deadliest animals!  At 31:31 Jesse McIntosh builds his very own Playboy Mansion guest list.  At 33:02, the failed athletes cover week 1 of the NFL season.  At 48:21 the Facebook World News Update and BL5000 remixes Hillary Clinton and her distaste for water.  At 50:50, Deb Loftis records an LYP segment from the final leg of her international voyage! Finally, at 55:18, Chesty McRoddertson tells an amazing story about jerking off frogs in the name of science!! #CaliforniaLove

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the amazing implications of the gene editing tool CRISPR / Cas 9! Then, at 11:51, they cover trending topics including the Mars Prep Mission, Strong Radio Signal from Space?, the sale of the Playboy Mansion, Lucy fell from a tree, and Colin Kaepernick sits down.  At 31:51, Jesse McIntosh grades the last episode and realizes he has standards.  At 33:30, the failed athletes discuss more Fantasy Football and NFL injuries.  At 50:16 your Facebook World News Update and at 50:56 the Crisper Remix..? At 54:04, Deb Loftis drops in from Istanbul to provide some culture and drumming.  Finally, at 59:37, Essa A. tells a story of a world traveler unaware of toilet technique. #popasquat 

John Derby and Travis Spencer delve into the incredibly worthless world of Mock Drafts!  Then at 9:26, they cover trending topics including El Chapo's Son, Ford's vision of a driver-less future, Peanut Allergy Cure?, Monkey attacks Wal Mart Employee and the tiny Giant Panda.  At 25:26, Jesse McIntosh's favorite part from last week's show: "rando".  At 26:58 the failed athlete's offer draft advice in the first Fantasy Football Extravaganza of 2016.  At 39:03, the Facebook World News Update. At 39:44, BL5000 has her own draft advice.  At 42:19, Deb Loftis finds an old calendar and remembers the "explosive charge" put in her head!  Finally, at 47:11, Steph tells a story of a misplacing of election ballots! #kitteninaburka 

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the implications and predictive qualities of the 'hive mind'.  Then, at 8:58, they discuss trending topics including the modern day caveman, Faraday Caged Bar, the Himmler Diaries, 1007 Robot Dance, and 1.8 Million Year old Cancer.  At 26:23, Jesse McIntosh publishes his experiments with a test sample of 2 dogs. At 28:05, the failed athletes discuss the Cubs chances of winning the World Series and of course the WAL: World Arm Wrestling League. At 37:33, your Facebook World News Update.  At 35:19, BL5000 returns to lend her voice to a Marshall McLuhan quote and the Hive Mind Remix. At 40:58, Deb Loftis remembers how Little Yellow Pad started and ponders a career as a Tea Sommelier.  Finally, at 47:29, Gina D'Acciaro tells a celebrity filled story of advice giving!  #Hermit  

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the recent discover of tool use by the capuchin monkeys.  At 7:36, they discuss trending topics including Pokemon Go, NASA UFO Denial, Amazon Drone Parking, the non-existence of a "Perfect" Diet, and the escort app OhLaLa! At 28:11, Jesse McIntosh relives his childhood with the pronunciation of "Osprey".  At 29:45, the failed athletes discuss a slow sports week. At 43:08, Facebook World News. At 43:51, the augmented reality of the RNC....? At 45:13, Deb Loftis aka "the Doodler" tells an origins story of sorts of LYP. Finally, at 49:35, Jonathan Cowan returns to tell a horror story about a broken water pipe and a room full of electronics! #AugmentedReality

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss the empathetic capacity of human beings, and sometimes how it goes to far when applied to non-human species.  At, 8:44, they cover trending topics including Tesla Autopilot Death, Jamaican Weed ATM, Turtle Egg Thief, Ancient Vase and giant Chinese Telescope.  At 26:29, Jesse McIntosh takes extreme pleasure in hearing what people are buying on Amazon. At 28:19, the failed athletes discuss Kevin Durant and the madness of NBA free agency.  At 45:43, Facebook World News Update. At 46:24, an internet empathy remix.  At 48:25, Deb Loftis remembers taking photos and videos in a post riot south-central Los Angeles. Finally, at 53:14, Alex tells a story of summer camp distraction!  #Ducantula

John Derby and Travis Spencer discuss how the legacy of Cleveland sports and Craig Ehlo.  Then at 7:10, they cover trending topics including the Drone Hotel, sharing links without reading the article, autonomous Faraday vehicle, mother saves child from mountain lion and the auction for Hitler's jacket.  At 26:30, Jesse McIntosh takes a victory lap.  At 30:05, the failed athlete's talk NBA Finals, Draft and Copa America. At 46:22, Facebook World News Update.  At 47:04, BL5000 doesn't understand playoff vs regular season rules.  At 49:53, Deb Loftis looks back somberly at a Little Yellow Pad. Finally, at 51:04, Jonathan remembers the time he lit a cigarette under a co-workers desk! #Ohio