TechTalk Trivia: What classic board game was used by the Allies to help rescue POWs during WWII?

Image via WikipediaAnother of my various and sundry appearance on the TechTalk radio show has been archived online for long-suffering posterity. In this episode, I divulge which classic board game was used by the Allies to help rescue POWs during WWII?

I promise, this is far more useful information in the podcast than my trademarked pedagogical ponderings. I invite you to seek it out.

Louisville could be the startup hub of the Midwest

The indefatigable Terry Boyd over at Insider Louisville spliced together some older quotes from my colleague-friend-boss, Rob May, and myself explaining how Louisville could actually participate in the 21st century economy. There's a lot of wisdom (mostly from Rob) and a lot of criticism (mostly from me). I'd love to hear what other folks think of our fair city and its prospects for growing tech-centric jobs -- and whether the Louisville Digital Association is doing right by its mission.

Is Robert Heinlein still relevant?

Image via WikipediaRobert A Heinlein is considered one of the most influential writers in the history of science fiction -- but are Heinlein's works still relevant today? Thus is the question posed (and, ostensibly, answered) in my latest SF Signal podcast appearance.

Not to worry, my inane babblings are more than compensated for by contributions from Fred Kiesche, Derek Johnson, John DeNardo, Jeff Patterson, Patrick Hester and the music of John Anealio.

As always, you you can hear my previous SF Signal audiocrimes here.

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Found this doing some research this weekend. Wow.

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TechTalk Trivia - What item of cargo from the original Challenger disaster survived unscathed and is still in use today?

My most recently archived appearance on the TechTalk radio program, wherein I discuss the Challenger disaster.