The Launch 🚀

Let’s warm up for the week together with the best stories and clips that set the stage for the rest of your week.

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Angela Fisher

Chris Fisher

Bid Rejected | The Launch 🚀 66

13 May 2026

eBay dodged a bullet this week, and we dig into the wild story of GameStop’s attempted hostile takeover. Plus, we start plotting summer plans and do a quick check-in on the Musk v. Altman trial.

Safety for You, Features for Me | The Launch 🚀 65

6 May 2026

The Musk v. Altman trial is getting messy fast — and nobody’s walking away clean. Musk wants the story to be a stolen mission. OpenAI wants it framed as a sore-loser lawsuit from a rival.

Big Tech Receipts | The Launch 🚀 64

29 April 2026

With a full LinuxFest Northwest crew is still in the mix, we dig into our favorite kind of drama, big tech email leaks. Then, Chris explains why he’s skipping conference talks this year.

High Availability Hens | The Launch 🚀 63

22 April 2026

Chris is one month into chicken dad life, almost nothing has gone as planned, and we react to Tim Cook stepping down.

Fake News is Good News | The Launch 🚀 62

15 April 2026

Some of our favorite parody news from around the web, plus a stinky chicken update, and a nostalgic lookback at GPS navigation tech for our cars.

History Made | The Launch 🚀 61

8 April 2026

The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth, and they've already made history. We'll look at the highlights, tech issues, and how that ride around the dark side went.

Accidental Chicken Farmer | The Launch 🚀 60

1 April 2026

Chris' farm has new management, and they are extremely small. Six baby chicks, instant family buy-in, and the start of a whole new adventure.

Empty Nests and Pleasure Chests | The Launch 🚀 59

25 March 2026

Chris and Ang imagine the next chapter after the kids leave home, Brent survives a packed week, and we dig into a fantastic batch of calls.

Full Self Drying | The Launch 🚀 58

18 March 2026

Self-driving cars are closer than most people realize, and they’re already out on the road with you. We dig into the latest robotaxi hype, the skepticism, and the road trip that changed our minds.

Green Beer, Gone Marriage | The Launch 🚀 57

11 March 2026

Green beer and ancient legends are the easy part. It’s the memories attached to the day that make it unforgettable.

Panic from the Past | The Launch 🚀 56

25 February 2026

In 1896, critics claimed the bicycle was "the devil’s advance agent." In 1860, doctors swore trains traveling over 30 mph caused "instant insanity." Today, the panic has a new face and a $20 million price tag.

Apple Killed the YouTube Star | The Launch 🚀 55

18 February 2026

Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes.