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Apple is Cooked | The Launch 🚀 45

Apple is Cooked | The Launch 🚀 45

10 December 2025

A mass executive exit is tearing through Apple’s leadership ranks. The biggest shake-up since Steve Jobs is unfolding in real time, and we think we know why now.
Don't Ignore Nora | The Launch 🚀 44

Don't Ignore Nora | The Launch 🚀 44

3 December 2025

Chris is suiting up for the biggest fight of the winter, and what he’s up against might surprise you.
Birds of a Feather | The Launch 🚀 43

Birds of a Feather | The Launch 🚀 43

26 November 2025

Yet more Flock camera drama from one secret button trick. Meanwhile, Flock clones are spilling into bathrooms, RF trackers, and every “smart safety” gadget in sight. It’s getting bigger, not smarter.
The Scam Behind AI | The Launch 🚀 42

The Scam Behind AI | The Launch 🚀 42

19 November 2025

AI panic, hype, and confusion don’t just sprout out of the ground. We break down the four-part method behind the narrative keeping everyone spun up. After this, you’ll never hear an AI headline the same way again.
Turn the Flock Off | The Launch 🚀 41

Turn the Flock Off | The Launch 🚀 41

12 November 2025

Flock cameras are back in the headlines, and not in a good way. We called it, and now the stories are flying in.
Warm and Brown for the Holidays | The Launch 🚀 40

Warm and Brown for the Holidays | The Launch 🚀 40

5 November 2025

Traditions, a touch of chaos, and plenty of pie. We talk about our favorite holiday, what makes it special, and what you might want to steal for your own celebration.
Shirtless in Seattle | The Launch 🚀 39

Shirtless in Seattle | The Launch 🚀 39

29 October 2025

Chris puts his insomnia to the test. With data, tracking, and an AI-powered plan to finally sleep better.
The Day AWS Stood Still | The Launch 🚀 38

The Day AWS Stood Still | The Launch 🚀 38

22 October 2025

AWS went down, chaos followed. We’ve got the stories, the scars, and the takeaway.
Bubbles per Second | The Launch 🚀 37

Bubbles per Second | The Launch 🚀 37

15 October 2025

OpenAI just signed a deal so massive they measure it in power plants, not price tags. We break down the trillion-dollar logic powering the AI gold rush.
Chris Hunts for Bigfoot | The Launch 🚀 36

Chris Hunts for Bigfoot | The Launch 🚀 36

24 September 2025

A bizarre forest encounter sends Chris spiraling into a new obsession, while Angela cuts to the chase: what’s your theme?
iPhone Vape | The Launch 🚀 35

iPhone Vape | The Launch 🚀 35

10 September 2025

We react to the Apple 17 having a built-in vape, and find out what hardware Ang might be upgrading. Plus, debate the perfect mouse, and bite into punchy peaches.
Blame it on AI | The Launch 🚀 34

Blame it on AI | The Launch 🚀 34

3 September 2025

From Taco Bell bots to doomsday headlines, we laugh at the hype and panic, while probably exaggerating a bit ourselves.