Welcome back to Diggnation! We’re hanging out at Alex’s place, catching up on Thanksgiving, holiday plans, and some wild stories from the world of tech, entertainment, and nostalgia. Kevin breaks down his epic sous-vide-and-smoked turkey leg recipe, and we share the big announcement—Diggnation Live is coming to SXSW this March! Get ready for an unforgettable reunion.
This episode dives into NASA’s delayed return to the moon, Kevin’s ride in a Waymo robotaxi, and the groundbreaking diamond battery tech that could last for 5,700 years. We also reminisce about the return of Chi-Chi’s, laugh at the absurdity of Miller High Life’s dive bar perfume, and explore everything from retro shows to cutting-edge innovation.
📚 Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Intro from Alex’s House
02:19 – Kevin’s Sous Vide and Smoked Turkey Masterpiece
08:30 – Thanksgiving Recap and Holiday Plans
10:57 – Diggnation Live at SXSW Announcement
15:26 – NASA Delays First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years
37:18 – Kevin’s Waymo Robotaxi Experience in San Francisco
46:18 – World’s First Nuclear-Powered Diamond Battery Unveiled
52:10 – Chi-Chi’s Restaurants Return After Decades
55:20 – Miller High Life’s Dive Bar Perfume
🌍 Stories Covered in This Episode:
NASA delays the first crewed flight to the moon in over 50 years: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/science/nasa-artemis-moon-mission-landing-delays/index.html
Kevin shares his Waymo robotaxi experience as it expands into Miami: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/05/waymo-announces-robotaxi-expansion-to-miami.html
UK scientists unveil the world’s first nuclear-powered diamond battery: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/worlds-first-carbon-14-diamond-battery
Chi-Chi’s plans new restaurant openings after 20 years: https://apnews.com/article/chichis-mexican-restaurant-bankruptcy-56cb8587fd2b90656e7fd2e698596536
Miller High Life’s dive bar-inspired perfume hits the market: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/miller-high-life-dive-bar-perfume
👥 People Mentioned:
Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane, Prey): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0870469/
Jeff Cannata (The Totally Rad Show): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1620503/
Gary Vaynerchuk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Vaynerchuk
Buzz Aldrin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzz_Aldrin
🎬 Movies Mentioned:
10 Cloverfield Lane: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933/
Prey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11866324/
Predator: Badlands (upcoming project)
📺 TV Shows Mentioned:
The Totally Rad Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9W8ulBO3Z0BYv2UtRM0VDA
Black Mirror: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/
The Boys: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190634/
Andor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9253284/
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