Episodes

Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Alan’s back and the original trio is at it again. This week the guys dive into the dirty business of recycling. Follow the path your plastic containers go down and learn where they are ending up. What can we do to make the recycling process better, who are the recycling bad actors and how do the hosts feel about the direction of solar energy? Then get your space caps back on and get ready to play along, as Dan and Travis do their best to answer questions about the two planets closest to earth, Venus and Mars. Finally, every football player dreams of being on the cover of the Madden Video Game, but is the potential trade off of this honor worth the cost? Listen now to unlock all of the secrets in this week’s episode!
- (09:41) What really happens to our recyclables?
- (53:30) What should you know about Venus and Mars? (Solar System Trivia Part II)
- (1:25:47) Is the Madden curse real or fake?
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Source Material
Articles
Is What We're Recycling Actually Getting Recycled?
Your Recycling Gets Recycled, Right? Maybe, or Maybe Not
How Big is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Science vs. Myth
Mars Trivia: 20 Amazing Facts About the Blood Red Celestial Body
Valles Marineris: Facts About the Grand Canyon on Mars
Is the 'Madden' Cover Curse Still a Thing? A Look Back at 20 Years of NFL Stars Offers a Verdict
Videos
Dirty Business: What Really Happens to Your Recycling
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is Not What You Think it is - The Swim

Monday Aug 19, 2019
Bonus: Dream-isode 16: Shape Shifter Scale Speaker
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
From time to time, the Q Code Podcast will drop a Bonus Episode we deem to be called Dream-isodes. These Dream-isodes will give you unadulterated access into the subconscious mind of host Dan. He will dream it, dictate it, then hosts Travis and Alan will read it on air! If you’re up for a wild and unpredictable adventure, be sure not to miss out on the release of these crazy yet fun episodes.
Although the title of this dream may seem like a fun tongue twister, the dream itself isn’t all just fun and games. Follow Dan as he hits up the local hospital gift shop to purchase a Scale Speaker Combo Set for his wife, only to be thrust into a terrifying situation in which he must chase down a giant cow sized iguana through the city streets. If this isn’t enough to pique your interest, you’ll also enjoy a high-speed car crash, a head shaving shape shifter, magic portals, high tech explosives and giant killer wasps! What more could you ask for? Click play now to enjoy this high-octane adventure!
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Friday Aug 16, 2019
Episode 15: All Things Batman, This or That and Car Troubles…
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
This week we are joined by special guest Travis M. The addition of another Travis, creates the entity we like to call the “Travi”! Since, with their powers combined, comedy is sure to ensue. Travis M. is an expert in all things Batman and claims to have forgotten more about Batman than most people ever knew about the Dark Knight. So, if you ever wanted to know which iteration of Batman was the best, which Villain could get the best of the caped crusader in real life or which love interest Mr. Wayne should end up with you’ve come to the right place. Here the answer to these questions and many more on this special episode. We then follow up the Batman talk with a This or That game, with one caveat, picking one with eliminate the other from existence. So, I guess you can call this the high stakes version. Finally, we revisit the guys childhood as Travis M. tells the tale of the 1986 Honda Accord Dan sold him in High School that ruined his life. Don’t miss out on a second of this fun filled episode. And don’t forget we’ll be back next week at the same Q Code time on the same Q Code channel…
- (06:55) What iteration of Batman is the best? Along with other questions about Batman.
- (57:12) This or That? The game of choices…
- (1:18:25) What was the worst car purchase in your life? (Trav M. tells all)
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Bonus: Dream-isode 15: Lock Down Drill
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
From time to time, the Q Code Podcast will drop a Bonus Episode we deem to be called Dream-isodes. These Dream-isodes will give you unadulterated access into the subconscious mind of host Dan. He will dream it, dictate it, then hosts Travis and Alan will read it on air! If you’re up for a wild and unpredictable adventure, be sure not to miss out on the release of these crazy yet fun episodes.
What starts out as a normal day for Dan takes a quick turn, as he begins helping a customer through the bank drive-thru. This is where the mundane task ends and the exciting use of cerebral telekinesis technology begins. Once he is finished reading minds, he and the bank staff are quickly ushered into a safe room where they must wait out a mandatory lock down drill that is being monitored by government regulators. As if this day isn’t busy enough, Dan is then forced to ward off vandalizers with a chair, explain to construction workers who are building his house how to do their jobs and ultimately calculates the amount of home equity he currently has. This may not be an epic saga like some of the dreams that came before it, but don’t fear, Travis and Alan have a way of making the ordinary, extraordinary. So, take a seat, kick up your legs and let this story envelop your mind!
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
The boys are back once again. This time Dan will finish up his sleep series with a third and final installment covering the benefits of sleep. Once you learn how to utilize sleep to your benefit, use those newly acquired skills to get your brain ready for Alan’s trivia game. Don’t forget to brush up on your Sun and Mercury knowledge. If you don’t know much about these two celestial bodies, don’t be sad. Alan will fill you in on all of the fascinating facts regarding these two solar system orbs. After all that, if you’re still hungering for a Naruto running alien-based story, you’ve come to the right place. As, Travis will cover what exactly all the hype surrounding Area 51 recently actually means. So take a nap and have your thinking cap and tinfoil helmet ready and enjoy the ride!
- (10:01) What are the benefits associated with sleep? (Sleep Series Part III)
- (59:34) What should you know about Mercury and the Sun? (Solar System Trivia Part I)
- (1:29:12) What’s up with this Area 51 Thing?
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Source Material
Articles
Scientists Want to Make a Movie Out of Your Dreams
Women with Extraordinary Condition can Remember Every Detail of Her Life
Total Recall: The People Who Never Forget
American Sniper: The Portrayal of PTSD in this Academy-Award Winning Film
'They Can't Stop All of Us' Thousands Sign Petition to Invade Area 51 to Find Those Aliens
Online Courses
The Great Courses: Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders

Monday Aug 05, 2019
Bonus: Dream-isode 14: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds... Part 2
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
From time to time, the Q Code Podcast will drop a Bonus Episode we deem to be called Dream-isodes. These Dream-isodes will give you unadulterated access into the subconscious mind of host Dan. He will dream it, dictate it, then hosts Travis and Alan will read it on air! If you’re up for a wild and unpredictable adventure, be sure not to miss out on the release of these crazy yet fun episodes.
Well, most dreams we’ve experienced don’t have sequels occur weeks later. And, If we’re being honest, you probably can’t call this dream a sequel either. However, it does have a similar themed random quality to it, as the first installment of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. With that said, get ready to join Dan on his quest go from a substitute teacher to full-time academic staff. See how he deals with the forces who are trying to prevent him from achieving his dream, such as, bicycle and rifle delivery trucks, paper mâché students and an inability to talk to a singular woman, without referring to her in the plural. This all happens before he gets off work, at which point he catches a glimpse of the Queen of Dragons, watches his brother get beat senseless with Gatorade and hands out basketballs for Halloween. I’m sure this paragraph makes perfect sense, but if you are in need of further clarification, press play now!
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Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
We’re back with part II of our three part sleep series. This week we’ll cover what we like to call the dark side of sleep. We will take a deep dive into the world of sleep disorders by covering topics, such as, Narcolepsy, Insomnia, Sleepwalkers and much more. You’ll learn a bit about what causes these diseases and hear some crazy stories about those who suffer from sleep related issues. Then naturally, what else is more appropriate to follow a dark night than a serene sunrise. Host Alan will help us understand what the differences between sunrises and sunsets are and why they paint our skies with such beautiful colors. Finally, Travis will take us through the crazy twists, turns and plot lines of one of the most insane true stories ever told. Don’t miss out on another wonderful episode of the Q Code!
- (08:25) What are the hardships associated with sleep? (Sleep Series Part II)
- (57:24) What makes a sunrise or sunset?
- (1:27:51) Have you heard of Brian Wells?
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Source Material
Articles
Dying to Sleep - The Waking Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia
A 'Family Curse': First Insomnia, then Death
The Tragic Fate of the People Who Stop Sleeping
7 of the Craziest Sleepwalking Stories You'll Ever Hear
15 Hilarious Sleepwalking Stories That Actually Happened in Real Life
The Freakiest Things That Have Happened to People While Sleepwalking
Living a Nightmare: True Stories of REM sleep Behavior Disorder
5 of the Scariest Sleep Paralysis Stories We've Heard
Do Sunrises Look Different From Sunsets?
Why Autumn Sunsets Are So Vivid
The Science behind Season's Sunsets
Evil Genius: The True Story of Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong and Brian Wells
Wikipedia: Death of Brian Wells
The Incredible True Story of the Collar Bomb Heist
After Robbing a Bank Wearing a Bomb, a Pizza Guy Was Told to Go on a Scavenger Hunt to Save Himself
Videos
Astronomy Cast Ep. 411: The Science of Sunset Colors
Netflix: Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist
Online Courses
The Great Courses: Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders

Monday Jul 29, 2019
Bonus: Dream-isode 13: Blackmailed!
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
From time to time, the Q Code Podcast will drop a Bonus Episode we deem to be called Dream-isodes. These Dream-isodes will give you unadulterated access into the subconscious mind of host Dan. He will dream it, dictate it, then hosts Travis and Alan will read it on air! If you’re up for a wild and unpredictable adventure, be sure not to miss out on the release of these crazy yet fun episodes.
Some dreams begin like any other ordinary day. For example, our main character Dan begins his dream journey transitioning between two part time jobs. One as a babysitter and the other as a dishwasher. Unfortunately for him, all of that changes quickly as he suddenly gets blackmailed in exchange for his Bluetooth headset. If that’s not bad enough, he’s also forced to live as a slave in a dingy skyscraper basement for years before he musters up the courage to lead a revolt for freedom against the tyrannous building owner. Buckle up for another crazy adventure and don’t wait another minute to see if Dan regains his freedom or ends up a slave forever!
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Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
We all sleep roughly 1/3 of our lives, but how much do you really know about an activity you participate in for hours each day. If you’re like us, not much until we decided to dig into all things sleep and figure out what is actually happening to you during those long dark nights. Enjoy part one of this three part sleep series on this week’s episode. If all this talk about sleep has you yawning hold on as things really get crazy when we visit the worlds of exoplanets. Would you like to visit a planet that throws shards of glass around at 11,000 MPH? How about a planets whose atmosphere explodes twice a year? Alright, probably not, but It’s still cool to think about. Finally, perhaps all you need to settle down for the night is some nostalgic 8-bit melodies from Nintendo games of yore. If that’s your jam, you’ll love host Travis’ new game, “what’s that sound?” So pick up your Walkman or whatever listening device you prefer and enjoy the ride!
- (12:25) What happens while you sleep? (Sleep Series Part I)
- (54:07) What are the most fascinating Exoplanets?
- (1:22:32) What’s that sound? (Nintendo Edition)
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Source Material
Articles
Wikipedia: Methods of Detecting Exoplanets
Wikipedia: Transit (Astronomy)
Wikipedia: Doppler Spectroscopy
Proxima B: 6 Strange Facts about a Potentially Earth-like Exoplanet
Videos
Astronomy Cast Ep. 512: Direct Imaging of Exoplanets
Astronomy Cast Ep. 491: Exoplanet Update 2018
Astronomy Cast Ep. 367: Spitzer Does Exoplanets
Top 5 Most Interesting Exoplanets Discovered in 2017
Online Courses
The Great Courses: Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders

Monday Jul 22, 2019
Bonus: Dream-isode 12: Haunted Mother-In-Law Apartment
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
From time to time, the Q Code Podcast will drop a Bonus Episode we deem to be called Dream-isodes. These Dream-isodes will give you unadulterated access into the subconscious mind of host Dan. He will dream it, dictate it, then hosts Travis and Alan will read it on air! If you’re up for a wild and unpredictable adventure, be sure not to miss out on the release of these crazy yet fun episodes.
Most weeks Dan’s crazy dream is what takes center stage. However, this week, we learn that Travis may have years of pent up anger and aggression that just need to be released. So as the guys go through Dan’s dream, they also play therapist, as Travis relives some of his darkest moments from his teenage years. On a brighter note, you’ll still get all the fun you can expect from a 30+ year old married father who is still in high school, who gets robbed, goes television shopping and ultimately participates in a haunted house focus group. So take a seat, lay back on the couch and let the comedic therapy begin!
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