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598- Showing Respect to Authority
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I once met a Harry Connick Jr. look-alike, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. The story goes that one day...
597- The Circle of Wrenches
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I love any model of Datsun Nissan Z cars, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. Today’s episode falls on the...
S3E5 Amber 31422
We are joined by special guest Conor this week as we discuss “Amber 31422,” the episode in which Olivia’s true self finally comes more fully to light. We talk about our favorite moments and the many...
596- A Tale of Two Prayers
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, aside from 3 years I spent in Texas, I’ve lived my whole life in Oklahoma, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t...
The Great Escape
Themed around groups of people making an escape, this month we look at two iconic Twilight Zone episodes: "Third from the Sun" and "On Thursday We Leave for Home." Season One's "Third from the Sun"...
595- I am a Blockhead
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I have seen the band Muse in concert more times than any other group, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living....
S3E4 Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep
Things are definitely heating up in the Blueverse as Foelivia/Fauxlivia takes things to the next level to secure Peter’s trust and we learn that Senator Van Horn has been a Shapeshifter this whole...
594-The World Is Not a Stage
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I’ve visited NYC once, but the trip lasted less than 24 hours, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. Dallas,...
593- Remember the Time
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I once caught a small field on fire and then got called a hero by the fire department for calling it in, and I believe that if you...
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S3E17 Stowaway
We hope that you will stowaway with us on the Fringe train as we discuss this unique episode of Fringe - unique in that Anna Torv is not playing Olivia Dunham or an Olivia Dunham alternate but...
620- Avoiding the Rocky Path
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, C-3PO is my favorite Star Wars droid, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. R2-D2 comes in at a close second...
619- Dust Covered Trophies
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my favorite game on the Sega Master System was Shinobi, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. I was also a...
S3E16 Os
Come float with us (we all float down here!) this episode as we discuss “Os” (Fringe episode 3.16), a (mostly) stand-alone episode in which a scientist tries to cure his son’s physical disability...
618- Lessons From a Chocolate Factory
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my favorite type of chocolate is dark chocolate, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. British author Roald...
Bygone Technology
The 16mm Shrine" and "Static" are Twilight Zone episodes thematically linked by the persistent pull of nostalgia. In "The 16mm Shrine," audiences witness an actress so enchanted by her cinematic...
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628- Stop Chasing Cheese
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Rat Race. No, I’m not referring to the 2001 film starring Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, and Cuba Gooding Jr. I’m referring to that trap many of us fall into. Wikipedia says a rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. The phrase equates humans to rats attempting to earn a reward such as cheese, in vain. Don’t get me wrong, this is not entirely bad. After all, our career is how we earn our income and our income is how we provide for our family. Providing for our family is honorable, right? Yes, of course it is. I think we all have a desire to create a better life for those we love that is better than the one we ourselves have experienced.

627- Daily Bread for Daily Needs
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The Bible is alive, it does speak to me. As I read it and go through my day, it shapes my thoughts and actions. It challenges me to grow in every part of my life, teaches me how to be a better husband, father, and worker. It teaches me about the character of God, morality, history, how to manage money, and so much more. It reveals my shortcomings and transforms my mind.

S3E20 6:02 AM EST
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Happy 2025, cortexifans! Join us this week as we discuss the first third of what is essentially a three-part finale! We share our thoughts on the episode and how we retroactively see the episode as mostly a setup.

Quick Draw
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This month we’re heading to the old west with Mr. Denton on Doomsday and Showdown with Rance McGrew. Both episodes share themes about facing consequences and getting a second chances. One of the episodes hit close to home for us and had some poignant moments, while the other’s comedic efforts landed more for one of us than the other.

626- Monday Mailbag
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Today is Monday Mailbag day and we have contribution from John. Here’s John’s submission.