#695: Behind the Curtain: How My Weird Prompts Gets Made

Corn and Herman explain exactly how each episode of My Weird Prompts is produced, from voice recording to published podcast.

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#694: Why Deeper Bunkers Can't Win

Can you really hide from a 30,000-pound steel spear? Herman and Corn explore the physics and strategic impact of the GBU-57 MOP.

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#693: Decoding the Sky: How NOTAMs Telegraph Global Conflict

Think aviation alerts are just technical jargon? Discover how NOTAMs have become the ultimate open-source tool for predicting modern warfare.

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#692: When Algorithms Decide the Battle

Herman and Corn revisit the 2025 12-day war, exploring how electronic warfare and regional alliances changed the face of modern combat.

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#691: The Long Alert: Survival Strategies for Sustained Conflict

As regional tensions rise, Herman and Corn discuss shifting from short-term survival to long-term sustainment and managing "alarm fatigue."

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#690: One Size Fits None: The Future of Precision Medicine

Why do we all take the same pill dose? Explore how genetics and 3D printing are ending the era of "one size fits all" pharmacology.

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#689: The Secret Life of Webhooks: How "Always On" Costs Nothing

Ever wonder how webhooks stay "always on" without costing a fortune? Herman and Corn dive into the kernel magic of sockets and interrupts.

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#688: Precision Tuning: Debunking Diet Myths for ADHD Meds

Is your morning OJ ruining your ADHD meds? Discover the surprising science of how diet shapes your focus and prevents the dreaded crash.

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#687: Why Israel Has 10 Parties and the US Has 2

Ever wonder why the US only has two major parties? Herman and Corn dive into the "math" of politics and why third parties struggle to survive.

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#686: Beyond the Binary: The Tech and Politics of Pronouns

Herman and Corn explore why pronouns became a global debate and the hidden technical chaos of moving beyond binary data.

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#685: The Pulse of the Deep: Life in the Middle of the Ocean

Is the open sea a glassy mirror or a chaotic storm? Herman and Corn dive into the science of swells, fetch, and the ocean’s constant pulse.

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#684: Breaking the Speed Limit: The Science of Overclocking

Why settle for factory speeds? Herman and Corn dive into the world of overclocking, from silicon binning to the physics of pushing your CPU.

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#683: Can Smartphones Save the Grid?

Herman and Corn explore the technical and legal hurdles of replacing massive data centers with a global peer-to-peer network of consumer devices.

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#682: Why Your Phone Mic Beats Your Studio Headset

Why does a phone mic outperform a pro headset for AI transcription? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of MEMS and the truth about audio quality.

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#681: Unmasking the Gifted Label: Curiosity Without Shame

Explore the "gifted" label's baggage and learn how to stop hiding your intellectual depth to fit in.

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#680: How a 3,500-Year-Old Faith Survives in Exile

Explore how the world’s oldest monotheistic faith survives today, from India's elite Parsis to Iran’s cultural renaissance.

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#679: The Sound of Secrets: Side-Channel Attacks in AI Clusters

Is your hardware whispering your secrets? Discover how side-channel attacks turn physical signals into data leaks in modern AI clusters.

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#678: Beyond the Code: Redefining Open Source in 2026

Herman and Corn explore why "open source" in 2026 requires more than just code, from AI prompts to documentation and intellectual property.

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#677: The Social Contract of Your Code

Don’t let your AI project become a legal "radioactive zone." Herman and Corn break down the philosophy and pitfalls of open-source licensing.

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#676: The Slow Travel Movement Takes to the Skies

Could the future of green travel be a blast from the past? Explore why airships are trading speed for sustainability and luxury.

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