Listener Lorne asks what makes a spacesuit a spacesuit, and it gets complicated in a hurry....

Let’s get back to basics. We celebrate our improbable 10th anniversary with a letter from Listener Scott, who has a lot of questions about his son’s book “Science Comics: Robots and Drones.”...

Listener Paul doubts the efficacy of the Bay Leaf. Host John ponders the longevity of Spices. Host Jason admits to keeping spices 15 years past their expiration dates....

Listener Jason (not host Jason) wants to know if “non-tech items” are really tech items....

Listener Ben asks: If a Buoy is unanchored and works hard to stay where it is, is it the Roomba of the seas?...

Listener Jim wants John to weigh in on the story of the mushroom that was given a robot body, and while that does sound fascinating, the answer seems to be right there in the description....

Listener Victor brings us a question from another “or Not?” podcast about how many points are required to make something a story, episode, or character arc....

Listeners Joshua and Matthias want to know about flying in (or on) an airplane....

Listener Jason (not that one) wants to know if the Gibson Robot Guitar is just trying to jump on the robot bandwagon as a form of fancy marketing....

Two listeners have requested that we revisit recent court and podcast rulings regarding the definition of a sandwich. Also, Jason details his meager high-school lunch....

In the end, the Grain Weevils and robot lawn mowers come for us all....

Is a Game Boy a game console? What about a Switch? Can a handheld gaming device also be a console? What makes something a console?...

Listener Alexander has seen through the calendar’s deceptions and wants to know why any old day couldn’t be the start of a new year. When does the year begin in our hearts? (Happy New Year, everyone!)...

Listener Ben and his sister-in-law have come up with a sophisticated system of rules for when and when not to leave a gratuity. But someone else may have his own rules....

Many listeners are concerned about recent legal rulings that suggest tacos and burritos are sandwiches. But we all know who the real voice of authority is....

Listener Patrick is concerned about taxonomy, most particularly involving fans that are also lights....

There are so many different ways to define fast food. Is pizza fast food? Also, Jason has a story about the Shake Shake in the Minneapolis airport....

I can see clearly now....

As so often happens with us, discussions of evil henchman end up becoming discussions of legal employment status....

Live from the Relay Podcastathon, Jason and special guest Casey Liss ask John a bunch of questions from the Robot Or Not question list. Topics include: All-In-One computers, dates, pasta, and antique vs. retro. It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Please consider donating as a part of our campaign at stjude.org/relay....