H.I. #55: Element Zod @HelloInternetPodcast

Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Discussion: reddit.com/r/CGPGrey

Brady & Grey discuss when one is half way to death, the cult of *Star Wars* spoilers, darts, the results of the Hello Internet flag referendum, hotstoppers, the naming of new elements, and updates on the FITOTRON 5000 lifestyle.

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# Show Notes

**Discuss this episode on the reddit: reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/40sqi4/hi_55_element_zod/**

Brady's Christmas present: static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/56968c891115e004eef034b9/1452707148588/?format=1500w

The Usual Suspects: amazon.com/gp/product/B00101ZOTA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00101ZOTA&linkCode=as2&tag=hellinte-20&linkId=GO5S5HEUFFHXCNA2

The 6th Sense: amazon.com/gp/product/B0060D0N9O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0060D0N9O&linkCode=as2&tag=hellinte-20&linkId=YYZ4XAH7NMGZBPKL

World War II: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II

Darts: wikipedia.org/wiki/Darts

Flag Referendum time-lapse video: youtube.com/watch?v=WodKM9BdYzI

Podcastpostcards: podcastpostcards.com

PRO and CLASSIC Hello Internet Flags: bradyharanblog.com/flags

THE PEOPLES' Standard Flag via DFTBA: store.dftba.com/products/hello-internet-nail-and-gear-flag

Hello Internet Flag T-Shirts via DFTBA: store.dftba.com/products/hello-internet-nail-and-gear-shirt

Women's T-Shirts via Teespring: teespring.com/nail-and-gear-women

Flying the Flag: twitter.com/rygbranfi/status/685379812853157888

Hello Internet Flag Vector: dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3476522/Ftp/HI%20Flag.svg

Hello Internet Flag PNG: dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3476522/Ftp/HI%20Flag.png

Derek's late vote for Flaggy Flag: podcastpostcards.com/postcards/2016/1/9/young-astronaut

Hotstopper fundraiser: justgiving.com/Hotstopper

IUPAC official element discovery announcement: iupac.org/news/news-detail/article/discovery-and-assignment-of-elements-with-atomic-numbers-113-115-117-and-118.html

Periodic Videos: FOUR new elements video (when Brady thinks it REALLY becomes official: youtu.be/Oy8ZMFXS_5E

General Zod as an angry sorority girl: youtube.com/watch?v=dngOH9G4UPw

Henry's blistering Fitotron 5000m: youtu.be/DybxwjELg4A

FITOTRON 5000 Shirt: store.dftba.com/products/hello-internet-exercise-shirt

$H.I. #37: Penguins and Politics Subscribe to the Podcast: http://goo.gl/CemLaj Grey: https://www.youtube.com/user/cgpgrey Brady: https://www.youtube.com/user/numberphile Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/ Grey and Brady discuss: autoplay on YouTube and Netflix, the Hello Internet / Star Wars / Zoo day, link roulette, death (yet again, the UK general election and the nature of democracy and representation. ## Brought to You By: Harrys: Quality Mens Shaving Products. Promocode HI for $5 off your first purchase: https://www.harrys.com/?hellointernetpodcast Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. 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Use code HELLOINTERNET for 15% off your first order: https://www.fractureme.com/?hellointernetpodcast Listeners like YOU on Patreon.: http://www.patreon.com/hellointernet ## Show Notes: **Discuss this episode on the reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/3pcgtu/hi_49_rabblerousing/** Uber faces crackdown in London: https://www.reddit.com/r/unitedkingdom/comments/3mubcv/uber_faces_massive_crackdown_in_london/ Team Swamphen: http://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/2015/10/17/team-swamphen Team Rice Rat: http://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/2015/10/17/team-rice-rat Brady: The Science of Druming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyLeBMdI_HU&feature=youtu.be Formula One Gloves: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/5624c061e4b08f404f197f6e/1445249122574/Lewis-Hamilton+2610621B.jpg?format=1500w HI 36 Apple Watch discussion before the Apple Watch was out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6hmfyFt0uY&feature=youtu.be&t=1h27m58s 42mm Saddle Brown Classic Buckle: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLE02/42mm-saddle-brown-classic-buckle HI visits the Magna Carta: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/5624bf54e4b0530dc6cc1511/1445248856749/?format=1500w Dumb elevator numbering: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/5624c070e4b08f404f197fba/1445249148144/?format=1500w Audrey cute harassment: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/5624c02de4b08f404f197eaa/1445249077970/?format=1500w Give to hotstopper awareness: https://www.justgiving.com/Hotstopper Réunion Swamphen - Hotstopper Awareness auction: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/381442387365 Hotstopper Awareness: http://www.bradyharanblog.com/blog/2015/10/19/hotstopper-awareness Childrens Burn Trust: http://www.cbtrust.org.uk Chronology of discoveries of water on Mars: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_discoveries_of_water_on_Mars CGP Grey weigh-in: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/5624d013e4b083b724bc0863/1445253141010/?format=1500w Flag of Cyprus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Cyprus Grasshopper penis (NSFG!: http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d66949e4b0a8cec3bcdd46/t/5624befae4b0099ac9cf7037/1445248771053/?format=1500w$

$H.I. #74: Black Mirror Season 3 Subscribe to the Podcast: http://goo.gl/CemLaj Grey: https://www.youtube.com/user/cgpgrey Brady: https://www.youtube.com/user/numberphile Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/ Grey and Brady discuss: a twitter style guide, cryogenics, chess world championship, black tape on webcams, cybersecurity revisited, and Black Mirror Season 3. ## Brought to You By Audible: get a free 30-day trial by signing up at audible.com/hellointernet: http://audible.com/hellointernet Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass.: http://fractureme.com/podcast Harrys: Quality Mens Shaving Products. FREE SHIPPING + Promocode HI for $5 off your first purchase: https://www.harrys.com/hellointernet Listeners like YOU on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/hellointernet ## Show Notes **Discuss this episode on the reddit**: https://www.reddit.com/r/cgpgrey Brady Coat of Arms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Brady.gif Fischer Random Chess: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess960 RoboCup: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCup Investigatory Powers Act 2016: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investigatory_Powers_Act_2016 Hello Internet Black Mirror Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ncAUTrEGxM$

$H.I. #41: Some Kind of Freak Subscribe to the Podcast: http://goo.gl/CemLaj Grey: https://www.youtube.com/user/cgpgrey Brady: https://www.youtube.com/user/numberphile Grey and Brady are back from the live recording and discuss: death (as always), automation, the Hello Internet flag designs, toothbrushes, a new kind of watch, Bradys music, weight check-in, the Olympics, shorthand, and Getting Things Done revisited. ## Brought to You By: Audible.com: Get a free audiobook by signing up at: http://audible.com/hellointernet Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Use code HELLOINTERNET for 15% off your first order: https://www.fractureme.com/?hellointernetpodcast Harvest: Simple, beautiful online time-tracking software. Use code HELLOINTERNET for 50% off your first month: http://getharvest.com/?hellointernet Listeners like YOU on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/hellointernet ## Show Notes: Discuss this episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/3ayhj8/hi_41_some_kind_of_freak/ Grey: True Cost of the Royal Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyYgnhhKFw Grey: Digital Aristotle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vsCAM17O-M Brady: Official Sir Martyn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilt0xvYnNXU Hello Internet Flag designs: http://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/39616c/share_your_hi_flag_designs_here/ Hello Internet State Flag: http://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/39616c/share_your_hi_flag_designs_here/cs0q569$