Summary

You guys, we are so sorry. Yeah, we kind of knew the email was broken when it went all quiet for a few weeks, but we didn't know there was all this great, supportive feedback waiting for us there. This week, we make it right...and do tons of follow-up, obviously.

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Real Follow Up

• Jody passed martial arts test despite falling down unexpectedly.
• Matt has Vegas stories. Mainly this: he hates Vegas.
  • Remember the getting older = more fearful thing? There’s a Vegas story about that.
    • We need more stories like this one (Facebook comment by Ten Gallon Hat Man)
    • A few pictures from that day:

Real Feedback

• Mr. Pieces has become a dedicated listener. he went back in the catalog to check out the kids episode.

  • He volunteered as guest host if we wanted some functional components on parenting from a friend/contemporary/peer.
    • This is interesting. He would be the expert.
  • His email about the new top-level domains was intriguing. Any thoughts on Matt.guru?
  • Also: he instantly “liked” Matt's running posts on FB this week (again).

• Matt mentioned “publication bias” and “file drawer effect” last episode as though everyone knew what that meant. Some peeps want us to explain what it is, as why it’s a problem.

  • Other publication biases: (it’s not just one thing, more of a category) bias towards preliminary studies (b/c they’re sexy, but they often don’t hold up to higher-level scrutiny), and bias against publishing exact replications (especially failed ones, which are the ones we need to see most).
  • A good article on Publication bias, and how it can affect specific research from Dr. Steve Novella at the New Egland Skeptical Society: Perception and Publication Bias

Fake Follow Up

• If our Moms had a podcast…they’ve already named it.
• Response from The Canonical Listener and Partner on my running gift list text file.
• Jody has another list that’s begging for listener contributions: “items to make on a 3d printer (if I had one)”
  • the GTWS needs a maker-bot!
  • Our podcasting hero Dan at 5 by 5 has one now
• Skepdick needs a show logo/icon. Ideas? Listeners?
  • Email us ideas at ALYT.show@gmail.com, or Skepdickshow@gmail.com
• Shout-out to a new Tryer. Pseudonym: The Jamaican.

Topic: Lost Email Sessions

• From Pseudonym To Be Named Later Listener:
  • Have you thought about selling memberships or branded products? I'd buy an overpriced coffee cup?
  • Ya'll have inspired me with the podcast. I'd like to try and start my own with my partner of many years….Once we have overcome the technical hurdles (i.e. get a new computer) and have a few ready to go, maybe we could help get your radio network off the ground.
• From Mr. Pieces:
  • Also, I'm fully ready to buy something made by TCL - "I just have no idea what yet. Good job advertising. Maybe he should pay you elevens of dollars."
  • READ: TCL’s Canonical URL, pricelessprojectsllc.com

• The Abbess: (Who gave me the mug)

• Do you want to tell us what you think?? ALYT.show@gmail.com. Bring it!