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Angela Fisher
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Full Self Drying | The Launch 🚀 58

Full Self Drying | The Launch 🚀 58

18 March 2026

Self-driving cars are closer than most people realize, and they’re already out on the road with you. We dig into the latest robotaxi hype, the skepticism, and the road trip that changed our minds.
Green Beer, Gone Marriage | The Launch 🚀 57

Green Beer, Gone Marriage | The Launch 🚀 57

11 March 2026

Green beer and ancient legends are the easy part. It’s the memories attached to the day that make it unforgettable.
Panic from the Past | The Launch 🚀 56

Panic from the Past | The Launch 🚀 56

25 February 2026

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.
Apple Killed the YouTube Star | The Launch 🚀 55

Apple Killed the YouTube Star | The Launch 🚀 55

18 February 2026

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.
Discord's Discord | The Launch 🚀 54

Discord's Discord | The Launch 🚀 54

11 February 2026

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.
Move Fast, Leak Things | The Launch 🚀 53

Move Fast, Leak Things | The Launch 🚀 53

4 February 2026

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.
The Moltbot Moment | The Launch 🚀 52

The Moltbot Moment | The Launch 🚀 52

28 January 2026

People are buying Mac minis to run a bot. Seriously. We explain the ClawdBot (now Moltbot) frenzy, what it does, and why some folks are convinced this definitely requires a $700 Mac.
Syncing Like It’s 1999 | The Launch 🚀 51

Syncing Like It’s 1999 | The Launch 🚀 51

21 January 2026

We discuss why the ultimate power move for your digital sovereignty is a $10 USB port.
Road Wisdom | The Launch 🚀 50

Road Wisdom | The Launch 🚀 50

14 January 2026

Chris and Angela know their own hobbies cold—but how well do they know each other’s? Plus, Chris drops his best road-trip apps, services, and money-saving tips.
Domicile Debates | The Launch 🚀 49

Domicile Debates | The Launch 🚀 49

7 January 2026

Ang’s setting goals. Chris is setting themes. Same year, very different strategies, and a few personal bangers for the year ahead. Let the planning begin.
Influencer on Demand | The Launch 🚀 48

Influencer on Demand | The Launch 🚀 48

31 December 2025

Powerful AI tools are setting the stage for brand-owned influencers. A perfect corporate mouthpiece, and a looming economic threat to human creators.
The Few Times We Sounded Smart | The Launch 🚀 47

The Few Times We Sounded Smart | The Launch 🚀 47

24 December 2025

For the holidays, we’re cracking open the vault with never-before-heard clips and a special twist, and even a few rare moments we actually sounded smart. Festive, surprising, and just self-aware enough.