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- Competitive game show based around traveling (and its hardships) where contestants complete challenges to use different modes of transportation. With the world as the "board," each season is a unique take on classic household games.
- TV SeriesSix creators embark on a road trip across the American West, engaging in a game of social strategy and deception, where alliances are formed and trust is tested.
- Half as Interesting put the 34 weirdest laws in America on a map and gave Sam 72 hours and $5,000 to break eight of them. But the HAI writers got $3,000 and a live tracker on Sam-and if they tag him, he loses a point.
- Half as Interesting is an entertaining, fact-based, educational series covering diverse topics of general interest presented in a somewhat humorous, quirky style. Topics range from curious to weird and are rarely important to know unless you're looking for some lunch room or coffee break conversation starters.
- Wendover Productions spans the globe with stories about how the world works on subjects including; economics, logistics, politics, transportation and technology. Each story is information rich with deep analysis and insight into the broad implications of the story that is rarely found in the traditional news media anymore.
- The Colorado River is the foundation of the American Southwest. But the confluence of a once-in-a-millennium drought, a hundred-year-old mistake, and a generations-old conflict have put the river--and the civilization built atop it--in crisis, and at a crossroads. As the southwest continues to grow, and the river continues to shrink, time is running out to solve the problem of the Colorado.
- In 2019, 1.2 million people stepped off a cruise ship into the small, south-east Alaskan town of Ketchikan. The next year, in 2020, zero did.
- For years, Half as Interesting has exploited a loophole in CIA and FBI protocols--they never watch more than 30 seconds of videos that pose a potential threat to national security. HAI has therefore prefaced videos on government secrets with discussion of bricks. Their luck has finally run out, though, and Sam is put behind bars. The Brick Facade is the legal drama of the century. As we follow Sam's fight to prove his innocence, what ensues is one of the most consequential cases to ever pass through the US justice system.
- How and why the world's most remote settlements exist.
- The story behind the construction and operation of the first-ever airport on Saint Helena Island. St. Helena, a British Overseas Territory located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most isolated islands in the world. Its gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is well below that of the rest of the United Kingdom. The reduction in travel times from days to hours will hopefully create an economic boom on the island.
- The Layover is Jet Lag: The Game's Nebula exclusive podcast where Ben, Sam, Adam, and guests sit down to discuss the latest episodes. Join them for behind the scenes stories, community questions, and more.
- Sam from Wendover presents a Very Good Trivia Show, featuring people, where people participate in a very good trivia show.
- 2017– 6mTV Episode
- Eastern China consists of the mot productive farm land in the world. But the population has out grown its food production capacity. There China faces a challenge because it must interact with the outside world. But it is surrounded by strong unfriendly neighbors. And those that are friendly don't have the capacity to support china in a conflict.
- 2015– 17mTV Episode
- Many materials recycle fairly easily such as metals, glass and paper. Plastics are another matter. There are a multiple varieties and they are difficult to separate. A few types of plastic are fairly easy to recycle but others require careful manual sorting. That's where China came in. For a time China provided the many, many low wage jobs to do this work. But economics have changed and China can no longer recycle odd plastics profitably. So it called it quits.
- Tourist class passengers fill a plane but the ticket prices are so low that airline barely breaks even on these passengers. First class tickets are expensive but there aren't many first class passengers and they are expensive to satisfy. That why business class is were the profit is. These passengers have to travel, often on short notice, even if the price is high.
- Since airlines are associated with specific countries there are nine international commercial air travel contingencies that impact airlines. Some of these contingencies are overflight of a country without landing, landing to refuel or to pick up or drop of passengers, connecting flights within a country. Five contingencies are almost universally accepted under the ICAO, called the 'Five Freedoms,' though countries may levy fees and restrict some airlines. Four other contingencies are often authorized but are not recognized by the ICAO.
- The United States military officially documents just over 500 military bases overseas. But a more thorough inventory reveals well over 800 bases, contingency locations and cooperative security locations. Basically the US military is everywhere. The reasons; loss-of-strength-gradient (basing close to a fight for efficiency) and power projection.
- Omitting the United States with is the bulk of Boeing's business, Boeing's China business is a big as the rest of the worlds combined. And Boeing has a an airplane, the 7373 max, that is perfect for the Chinese market. But there are problems. The 737 Max crashed, twice, and is no longer shipping. The United States is in a trade war with China. China is developing the Comac 919 which is comparable to the 737 Max.
- There is no official process for creating a country but if you decide you want to there are some basics. You need some land, a permanent population that lives on it, a government and a written constitution. If you completed these four steps without creating controversy or animosity with too many other countries then you can ask some existing, friendly countries to recognize your country and, ideally, gain recognition by the United Nations.
- As a whole Africa's economic indicators are comparable to China's of 15 years ago. But its demographic indicators reflect China's of 40 years ago. These trends suggest Africa needs to focus on education and bringing women into the work place which would reduce family size to catch up with it's economic development.
- During the CovId 19 pandemic the major United States airline offered their frequent flyer programs as collateral for loans so they could keep operating. Their collateral was valued at more than the airline themselves suggesting that the business of transporting passengers is a loss leader.
- 2015– 17mTV EpisodeAre Indian reservations independent countries, states or what and what independent authority do they have. The answer is; yes, no maybe, in someways, it depends, we'll see, not really sure. Some explanation is in order.
- The air ambulance service ultimately began with R Adams Cowley who became the first trauma doctor and found that the faster a patient receives trauma care the better the survival rate. Now helicopters are used when ground transportation will take too long. But studies show that the price of for-profit air ambulances is exorbitantly high and highly profitable with only a four percent survival rate. Further, patient have no choice in whether to use them.
- Stuxnet had ramification far beyond the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment infrastructure. It plunged the world into the realm of cyber warfare. Since Stuxnet's release nations around the world have developed cyber weapons and have used them just to show they can.
- 2022– 30mTV-149.4 (16)TV Episode
- 2022– 27mTV-149.1 (15)TV Episode
- 2022– 27mTV-149.2 (14)TV Episode
- 2022– 23mTV-149.7 (16)TV Episode
- 2022– 28mTV-148.2 (16)TV EpisodeIn a hotel room in Chicago, two teams of two discuss within themselves their plans on how to most effectively create a "four-in-a-row" of US states. To claim a state, a team must reach its Capitol building and draw a "challenge card", then complete that challenge. The teams are YouTube creators Sam & Brian, and Sam's writers Ben & Adam. Sam tells Brian he believes the safest bet is to immediately secure California and Nevada, as this would create the most options for the late game, and the two book a flight for San Francisco. Adam accurately deduces Sam's plan, but states that it would be better to go to Denver, allowing them to claim an additional state. Ben & Adam fly to Denver, Colorado, but decide to mess with Sam & Brian by instead driving two hours to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to claim that state first. After reaching the Cheyenne Capitol building and travelling through the town to catch 3 bugs, they successfully claim the state. They head back to Denver. Meanwhile in San Francisco, Sam & Brian have landed and begin driving to Sacremento, California. Some time later, Ben & Adam reach Denver, but to claim Colorado, Ben takes four shots of Vodka rendering him drunk. Sam & Brian claim California by eating extra spicy Indian food and drive to nearby Carson City, Nevada, where they must bowl a strike at a local bowling alley. Ben & Adam fly to an undisclosed state. After claiming Nevada, Sam & Brian drive north to Reno airport, but are unable to depart due to the mandatory 9:30 curfew. Undecided on where to go the next day, they try to deduce Ben & Adam's plan, with Sam stating "It would be really bad if they got Arizona". Ben & Adam are revealed to have arrived in Phoenix, Arizona.
- 2022– 28mTV-148.6 (15)TV EpisodeAfter spending the night in a hotel, Ben & Adam wake up in Phoenix and grab the local paper, solving the crossword to claim the state of Arizona. Meanwhile, Sam & Brian, unaware of the other team's location, catch a flight to Phoenix. Ben & Adam, about to board a plane from Phoenix airport, send a video revealing they claimed Arizona, but Sam accurately surmises from the departure gate in the background that they are about to fly to Portland, Oregon. Realising they have no way to beat Ben & Adam to Oregon, Sam & Brian go for the last line they can make with California/Nevada by flying to Boise, Idaho. Meanwhile, Ben & Adam catch an Uber for the hour drive to Oregon's capital Salem, where they must bury Adam's laptop charger as a "buried treasure"; as they leave, they see a kid digging it back up and keeping it. After claiming Oregon, they Uber back to Portland airport. In Boise, Sam & Brian must mimic a statue for 5 minutes, but have trouble finding a statue. Eventually, they find a small memorial with a downcast statue. Brian mimics it to claim Idaho, meaning they now only need Montana to win. During the video call to tell Ben & Adam they claimed Idaho, Sam recognizes Ben & Adam's location as Portland airport, and after inspecting the flights out of Portland on his phone, predicts that they would fly to Butte, Montana via Salt Lake City to prevent Sam & Brian from winning. However, Sam & Brian beat them to Salt Lake, and all four end up on the same flight to Butte, with Ben & Adam shocked and worried that Sam & Brian caught up with them; Ben & Adam claiming Montana would be very good for them, but Sam & Brian claiming it would win them the game.
- 2022– 24mTV-148.3 (16)TV EpisodeTeams Sam & Brian and Ben & Adam are all on a flight to Butte, Montana. If Ben & Adam claim Montana, it will give them a tactical advantage; however, if Sam & Brian claim Montana, they will win outright. However, shortly before landing in Butte, the plane is diverted back to Salt Lake City, Utah due to severe weather. The four arrive back in Salt Lake and, as per the rules, immediately check into a hotel, as the curfew has passed. After curfew is lifted at 4am the next morning, both teams take Ubers to the unclaimed Salt Lake City Capitol building. They arrive simultaneously and draw challenge cards together. Ben draws the card "Eat a State Dish"; however, they use one of their two vetoes, as they don't have time to wait for a restaurant to open. Brian draws "Paint a Local Landscape", but also vetoes, again due to the time restraint. Ben then draws "Get a Pedicure", but there are no pedicure places open at 4am; fortunately for them, the card allows a free cancellation if there are no open pedicure locations, so they do no have to use a veto. Brian pulls "Attend a Local Event"; similarly, it is completely impossible for them, but the card allows a free cancellation. Ben then draws "Paint a Teammate's face the State Flag"; Ben & Adam initially decide on this challenge, but use their second veto when they realize they would have to wait some time for a crafts store to open. Brian pulls "Go to a Museum" so Sam begins looking for an open museum; as there are none open for 20 miles, they get another free cancellation. Brian draws "Eat the State Dessert"; the Utah state desert is Jell-O, so Sam & Brian book an Uber to a convenience store to buy some. Ben pulls "Busk Until you Earn One Dollar", and Adam shows disappointment; but they have no more vetoes, so must attempt it. As Sam & Brian await their Uber, Adam raps to passersby, asking them for a dollar, and eventually even waving down a car to rap to them, at which Sam expresses concern. The driver agrees to give them a dollar, granting Ben & Adam the state of Utah. With the gain of Utah, claiming Montana would result in a win for either team. They both take Ubers back to the airport and catch their makeup flight to Butte, Montana. Ben & Adam had pre-booked a rental car through Avis, but the Avis reception was closed till later in the morning, so had to switch to Hertz. Sam & Brian had pre-booked their car through Hertz, so were able to gain a head start towards Helena, capital of Montana. After sorting out their car, Ben & Adam follow; unfortunately, since their car was not pre-booked, the engine was not warmed up enough and overheats on the highway. They are forced to pull over and await help. Meanwhile, Sam reveals that three of the remaining cards impose special restrictions on the team who draws it, but pivotally allow them to immediately claim the state for free. Once services arrive, Ben & Adam get a free new warmed-up car, but have a significant amount of time to make up. Sam & Brian arrive at the Helena Capitol building and draw a card. Several minutes later, Ben & Adam arrive and draw a card; they must eat the State Food of Montana. Ben & Adam are excited by the easiness of the task and are about to head to a restaurant, but Sam & Brian jump out from behind a statue and reveal their card: "Claim this State Immediately". Sam & Brian claim Montana and win the game. In a bonus scene, Ben & Adam dance to the state song of Montana, as this was their favorite card and was never pulled.
- 2022– 19mTV-148.5 (13)TV EpisodeTwo teams, Ben & Adam and Sam & Joseph, race to circumnavigate the globe. Starting near Denver Union Station, Colorado, each team has only $1000, but can accumulate more budget later through challenges. Both teams catch the train into Denver Airport. On the way, they discuss strategy; Ben & Adam plan to fly to the US east coast and then on to Europe, while Sam & Joseph intend to fly to Cancún and then Amsterdam. As Sam is booking his flight, the website tells him that he must physically pick up his boarding pass, as opposed to receiving it on his phone. After waiting in line for some time, they receive their tickets, and head through security. Fortunately, Sam knows there is a lesser known second security line which is shorter, and are able to make their flight. Ben & Adam decide to fly to New York City, with the plan to fly on to Milan, but they lack the budget for the onward flight. To earn more money, they must complete an item from a challenge list. Each challenge has a reward amount for successful completion, and also a separate budget of money that may be spent on completing the challenge. After arriving in New York, Adam decides to try the 'Pastry Mile'; he must run a mile in 15 minutes while eating locally bought pastries. Adam becomes sick, but is able to just barely complete the mile, winning $650. Meanwhile in Cancún, Sam & Joseph wait for their flight to Amsterdam. Ben & Adam book a flight to Milan, and another one to London, although they do not intend to take the flight. Their flight to Milan is delayed; they reveal their master plan was to reach Paris in time for a cheap non-stop flight to Bangkok, which has now been effectively rendered impossible.
- 2015– 17mTV Episode
- 2022– 19mTV-149.0 (13)TV EpisodeWith Ben and Adam's plan in shambles, they're going to need a stroke of luck to recover; meanwhile, Sam and Joseph realize that "putting all the effort into crossing the Atlantic" is not a viable strategy.
- 2022– 24mTV-147.8 (13)TV EpisodeBen and Adam make fiscally responsible decisions, while Sam and Joseph risk it all on a big play.
- 2022– 24mTV-149.1 (16)TV Episode
- 2022– 20mTV-148.7 (11)TV Episode
- 2022– 28mTV-148.3 (12)TV EpisodeBig plans and a lot of luck decide the winner in the finale of their race to circumnavigate the globe.
- 2022– 29mTV-148.9 (16)TV Episode
- 2022– 32mTV-149.6 (20)TV Episode
- Ben, Sam, and Adam sit down after Tag Across Europe to debrief on the season.
- 2022– 44mTV-148.8 (16)TV EpisodeTwo teams, one composed of Ben & Adam and the other Sam & guest Brian begin in Times Square at 8am EST. They have four days to visit and claim the most US states. Each team draws seven challenge cards; to claim a state, they must complete one of these challenges there, and call the other team to notify them. As the clock strikes 8, both teams make a dash to try and be the first to claim New York. Sam draws, among others, the challenge "Eat Soup in a Helicopter" and attempts to book a helicopter flight to Newark, NJ, but the weather is too bad. Ben & Adam draw the challenge "Compliment the Ugliest Building", and visit the very ugly 432 Park Street, complimenting it on its sheer audacity, and thus claiming New York. Receiving the call that Ben & Adam had already claimed the state, Sam & Brian decide to catch the train to DC (its own state by the rules of the game). Sam intends to use the card "Visit every Spirit Halloween" here because DC only has one. Ben & Adam intend to go to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as their next stop, placing them on the same train as Sam & Brian. Ben & Adam arrive in Philadelphia, intending to use their card "Sell Something from a Pawn Shop to a Pawn Shop" and rent bikes to reach a pawn shop (they are unable to ride-share due to their proximity to New Jersey). The pawn shop owner is very skeptical about their chances, but sells them a ring for $6. Meanwhile, Sam & Brian arrive in DC, and walk to the lone Spirit Halloween, where Sam purchases and wears a bald cap, claiming the state. They draw a new card, "Win a Prize from a Claw Machine", and gain a power-up, which they use to immediately swap two cards of their own with Ben & Adam. They give Ben & Adam "High Five at the Highest Point" and "Win a Top Tier Prize at a Carnival Game", while stealing "File a Geodetic Mark Recovery Form" and "Photograph your Partner from Far Away". With the two easy-seeming ones, they intend to quickly claim Maryland and Virginia. Ben & Adam cycle across the border into New Jersey, then Uber to another pawn shop. They successfully haggle the pawnbroker up to $3, selling the ring and claiming New Jersey and Pennsylvania simultaneously and giving them two power-ups. They redraw, getting "Touch Both Oceans on the Same Day". They Uber back to Philadelphia (they can Uber into a state they have claimed) to catch a train to Wilmington, Delaware. Meanwhile, Sam & Brian walk across the border into Maryland, but have difficulty finding any Geodetic Markers. Eventually, they catch a metro to Bethesda, where they find an intact Geodetic Mark and file a form, claiming Maryland. They draw "Spend $100 at Buc-ee's" and catch the metro under the Potomac River to Rosslyn, Virginia. Brian intends to Back in Philly, Ben & Adam intend to high-five at the highest point in Delaware, close to Wilmington Station. They Uber to Ebright Azimuth, and get their Uber driver, Keaundra, to photograph them high-fiving, claiming them Delaware. Meanwhile, Brian photographs a distant Sam from the top of "The View of DC", netting them Virginia and bringing the total to 3 - 4. Since Ben & Adam control Pennsylvania and Delaware, they can initiate an attack on Maryland. Both teams draw new cards, Sam & Brian getting "Build a Snowman" and Ben & Adam getting "Get Drunk, Again". Crossing by train into Maryland and headed for Baltimore, Ben & Adam declare a battle.