Topic: Jetpack

4 chapters across the catalog

Future Framework
Episode 1463 2:19:08 - 2:22:34

1463: Future Framework

Jetpack Sightings Near LAX and Flight Safety

Multiple pilots report sightings of a person in a jetpack flying near Los Angeles International Airport at altitudes up to 5,000 feet. While the FBI and FAA investigate, the hosts discuss the technical feasibility and extreme danger of operating such devices in commercial airspace.

de-googling
Episode 1307 2:43:01 - 2:47:08

1307: de-googling

FBI Investigation into Los Angeles Jetpack Sightings

The FBI is investigating a third sighting of a person using a jetpack at 3,000 feet near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A passenger on a private plane captured video of the individual streaking past. While jetpacks like those from Jetman Dubai exist, they typically have limited flight times and altitudes, making these unauthorized sightings a significant aviation safety concern.

Blue Waffles
Episode 758 49:37 - 51:00

758: Blue Waffles

Jetpack MiFi Confusion, Distribution Logistics

A humorous misunderstanding regarding a "jetpack" reveals it was actually a Verizon MiFi mobile hotspot device. The hosts discuss the difficulty of shipping items between them, noting that packages often go missing or are consumed by family members before reaching their destination.

Juloon
Episode 754 11:15 - 15:06

754: Juloon

Airstream Mobile Studio Naming and Technical Setup

The technical capabilities of the mobile Airstream studio are discussed, including the use of a Verizon jetpack for high-speed internet. Potential names for the trailer are debated, with suggestions including "Enola Gay" and "The Flying Burrito." The segment concludes with a decision to let "Tina the Keeper" have the final say on the vehicle's name.