First and foremost we want to share the EPIC news that our very own Tim Dodd has been selected as part of the Dear Moon crew! In addition to that we cover the latest fusion breakthrough, our thoughts on Elon buying Twitter, Artemis1 and lots more. Hoping you all have a good holiday season and we'll catch you in 2023!

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On today's episode we talk about the Starship delays, some solid state battery testing, and Ben tells us about his Rivian experience so far. Subscribe on patreon to listen and watch live! https://ourludicrousfuture.com/patreon

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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk Starship SN15 landing, a real jetpack, the James Webb Satellite’s final tests before launch, and the reason the Our Ludicrous Podcast is ending.

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0:00 - Intro

12:32 - Why OLF is ending

32:03- Starship SN15 Lands

49:04 - Spacex gets NASA Lunar Lander contract

1:01:43 - Real Life Iron Man

1:07:26 - #whydonttheyjust

1:26:03 - Tesla Semi RV concept

1:33:08 - Our Ludicrous Future Predictions

1:56:30 - James Webb preps to fly

Read more from the articles we referenced:

SN15 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htnG_mABtSQ&t=26342s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9FZDnCaoU&t=2s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9eoubnO-pE&t=538s

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1390569345361883136?s=20

When can we Camperize the Tesla Semi - https://vanlifer.com/blogs/news/tesla-semi-campervan-concept-introducing-the-vanlifer-semi-home

https://electrek.co/2019/07/29/tesla-semi-electric-motorhome-concept/

SpaceX wins HLS contract!  - https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1383160370248896512?s=20

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/as-artemis-moves-forward-nasa-picks-spacex-human-lunar-lander/

Real Iron Man suit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suHOLFhbwsM

James Webb Satellite preps to fly - https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-final-mirror-test

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Neuralink’s success with a monkey and pong, Tesla’s driver awareness system, and new crowded activity on the ISS

0:00 - Intro

8:02 - Your Tesla is watching you

24:43 - Mars helicopter preps for takeoff

31:25 - SN15 rolls out to launchpad

44:08 - Monkey Mind Pong

56:09 - #whydonttheyjust

1:06:21 - ISS is getting crowded

1:11:05 - Falcon9 fairing loses its TPS

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Monkey MindPong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsCul1sp4hQ

Particle Wobble - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/science/particle-physics-muon-fermilab-brookhaven.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes

Tesla Driver Monitoring - https://electrek.co/2021/04/08/tesla-driver-monitoring-system-detect-driver-attention-real-time/

Fairing TPS is Gone - https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing1.png

https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing-boat.png

https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing2.png

SN15 rolls out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jJ0T401rtE

Starship Launch Tower - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1380260058026532864?s=20

Watch and Listen live by joining Patreon https://olfpod.com/patreon  Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about how no one really knows what happened to  SN11, Lyft’s promise of a fully autonomous robotaxi fleet, and Boston  Dynamics’ labor robot that could replace us all.

0:00 - Intro
4:56 - What happened to SN11
33:56 - Lyft/Hyundai Robotaxi Fleet
48:33 - SpaceX new Crew Dragon--- observation bubble
53:55 - Inspiration4 Full  Crew Announced
1:00:06 - #whydonttheyjust
1:08:34 - Virgin Galactic Inspire
1:12:08 - Mercedes-Benz EQS
1:21:10 - Boston Dynamics new labor automation robot

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Mercedes EQS Interior and Range - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35957077/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-interior-revealed/

Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Lyft - https://electrek.co/2021/03/31/hyundai-ioniq-5-electric-car-self-driving-robotaxi-fleet-lyft/

Virgin Galactic Imagine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox-mAh6x5mE

SN11 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myVvmb2dF9U&t=8401s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjCSJIAKEPM

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376889482067185676?s=20

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376891464333017090?s=20

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376898630582419461?s=20

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376898630582419461?s=20

Ingenuity starts dropping and gets ready for its flight! - https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1377425745958428674?s=20

https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1377098742684246021?s=20

https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1376708927799271426?s=20

Inspiration 4 crew announced! - https://inspiration4.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bkx2ENyAAs

Bubble on Crew Dragon! - https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1376902938635870209?s=20

Boston Dynamic unveils Stretch - https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/29/22349978/boston-dynamics-stretch-robot-warehouse-logistics   Skip the algorithm here https://olfpod.com  // Want More Content From Us? Subscribe to our other channels below! Tim Dodd (The Everyday Astronaut)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q?sub_confirmation=1 Joe Scott (Answers with Joe) https://www.youtube.com/user/jnightandday?sub_confirmation=1 Ben Sullins  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEbf0-PoSuHD0TgMbxomDg?sub_confirmation=1

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Tesla Gear Selector - https://www.theverge.com/22348668/tesla-prnd-drive-mode-park-neutral-model-s-x-refresh 

Chevy Bolt EUV - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131710_first-drive-review-2022-chevrolet-bolt-euv-is-a-better-bolt 

The Ship that blocked the entire Suez Canal - https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35925244/suez-canal-blocked-ever-given-ship-stuck/

Structural Masslesss Battery - https://newatlas.com/energy/carbon-fiber-structural-battery/

SpaceX rocket burns over Seattle - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2021/03/26/spent-spacex-rocket-burns-up-over-seattle-stunning-skywatchers/

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.

0:00 - Intro

12:21 - Tesla FSD won’t drive autonomously

23:08 - Mars Perseverance Rover Noises

30:48 - Oumuamua came from another Solar System

44:24 - #whydonttheyjust

50:51 - BMW’s new i4

1:06:26 - NASA releases new renders of SpaceX Dragon XL

1:10:00 - SpaceX’s new all-purpose ship

1:14:23 - BREAKING NEWS: Rivian announces charging network

1:33:13 - VW “Battery Day” Announcements

1:37:48 - Unidentified Bacteria on ISS

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.

Read more from the articles we referenced:

#whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/Nick_Someone/status/1372344322876702721

BMW i4 Specs and Photos - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131608_bmw-i4-first-photos-specs-for-300-mile-electric-sport-sedan-due-in-2022

Tesla FSD says FSD is Not Capable of Autonomous Driving* - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35785277/tesla-fsd-california-self-driving/

Listen to Perseverance driving around! - https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/03/17/perseverance-rover-records-sounds-of-driving-on-mars/

Full stack orbital Starship by July? - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1371995012825763842?s=20

Space X has a new do-it-all boat! - https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1372218863597846530?s=21

What is Oumuamua - https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-extra-solar-oumuamua.html

Previously Unknown Bacteria found on ISS - https://www.sciencealert.com/four-bacterial-strains-discovered-on-the-iss-may-help-grow-better-space-plants

New pics of Dragon XL! - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about what caused the SN10 explosion, Canoo’s interesting pickup EV, and possibilities of warp drive

0:00 - Intro

4:10 - SN10 Explosion Explanation

11:53 - #whydonttheyjust 1

16:44 - Starship looses its legs

30:04 - Canoo Electric Pickup

39:40 - Toyota EV

53:38 - #whydonttheyjust 2

1:09:28 - Warp Drive research

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Warp Drive white paper - https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/amp35718463/scientists-say-physical-warp-drive-is-possible/

https://www.sciencealert.com/faster-than-light-travel-is-possible-within-einstein-s-physics-astrophysicist-shows

Starship goes legless - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1369458403248988160?s=20

SN11 Rolls Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOHhfe3v2KA

Elon explains SN10 explosion - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1369382210894237705?s=20

Canoo Truck - https://electrek.co/2021/03/10/canoo-unveils-fully-electric-pickup-truck-set-for-2023/

Is Toyota Making an EV Finally? - https://electrek.co/2021/03/10/toyota-releases-first-teaser-picture-x-prologue-electric-car/

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Starship SN10’s near perfect landing, NFTs for artists, and a new EV battery swap company

0:00 - Intro
2:49 - Starship SN10 landing
33:50 - Rocket Lab Neutron
46:26 - EV battery swap company
54:36 - NHTSA comments on Tesla Yoke
58:19 - #whydonttheyjust
1:10:18 - Crypto for music, NFTs

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Battery Swap Startup - https://electrek.co/2021/03/03/battery-startup-ample-announces-autonomous-swapping-stations/

NHTSA on Tesla Yoke - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-nhtsa-statement-march-2021/

Kings of Leon NFT album - https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/kings-of-leon-when-you-see-yourself-album-nft-crypto-1135192/

https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/music-crypto-blockchain-nfts-guide-1116327/

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/1/22308075/grimes-nft-6-million-sales-nifty-gateway-warnymph?fbclid=IwAR1fWILQRDolcPub2UwMuCBmDQspJ7DcJqjzg1Q8tvKOzyNnk_-ega5pjSM

#whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/AirmanSam18/status/1367208616097439747

https://twitter.com/PherosNike/status/1367446409889394689

Rocket Lab's new Neutron Rocket - https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1366358673522499588?s=20

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/about-us/updates/rocket-lab-unveils-plans-for-new-8-ton-class-reusable-rocket-for-mega-constellation-deployment/

SpaceX launches SN10 and then it explodes - https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1367250900041953280?s=20

https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1367257769695404032?s=20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWbqhP5eJI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6jV6k5t8HY&t=551s