645: Moon Butt

The hosts of Multiple Nerdgasm dive into a whirlwind of space exploration, digital rights, and streaming chaos, starting with the historic Artemis 2 mission that sent astronauts around the Moon's far side—dubbed 'the moon's butt'—and broke records for distance from Earth. They marvel at the emotional moment when a crater was named after an astronaut's late wife, while also confronting conspiracy theories about the mission's authenticity. The conversation shifts to the growing dangers of digital ownership, with Amazon threatening to brick older Kindles and remove purchased Luna Cloud games, highlighting how even physical devices can become unusable. The hosts warn against the hidden costs of AI, from water consumption to skyrocketing RAM and SSD prices driven by demand. They also critique the corporate tactics of streaming services, from Netflix's forced price hikes in Italy to Netflix and Hulu's ad-supported models that force users to pay extra to avoid ads. The episode ends with a deep dive into the legal drama between YouTuber Carl Jobs and gaming legend Billy Mitchell, and a nostalgic look at the controversial 'assembly cut' of Alien 3, which the hosts defend as a more authentic vision of the film.