Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... In 1943 , under the frantic pressure of World War II , a secret project in a Philadelphia basement began to take shape. This episode goes behind the scenes of the birth of ENIAC , tracing its journey from a desperate military necessity to the 30-ton "The Beast" that would define the computer age. We explore the technical marvel of the vacuum tube beast and honor the "ENIAC Six," the brilliant women who programmed the beast by hand while ...
May 11, 2026•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... In this transmission of The Late Great Planet Earth , Major X investigates the hit-job on a cultural icon: the Frito Bandito (1967–1971) . We’re peeling back the foil on an era where the "Summer of Love" collided with corporate greed and cold-blooded political reality. Who actually pulled the trigger on the Bandito? Major X exposes the shadow war between Madison Avenue and a new breed of activists who refused to be a punchline. While the...
Mar 16, 2026•28 min•Season 100Ep. 8
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... Major X and Lieutenant ZeQuel engage in a spirited and contentious debate over the Top 10 Rock Bands from the late, great planet Earth, revealing Major X's strong musical biases and ZeQuel's burgeoning assertiveness, with a surprise visit from an archenemy Pancake during the finale. Support the show ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Written, and Produced by Mark Searcy Middleton, 2024 BuzzSprout Podcast Link Complete list of Pro...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 100Ep. 7
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... Join Major X, the galaxy's self-proclaimed greatest mind, for his most recent updates and news on forthcoming Late Great Planet Earth Episodes. Support the show ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Written, and Produced by Mark Searcy Middleton, 2024 BuzzSprout Podcast Link Complete list of Program Credits SOCIAL LINKS pancakeeatingrobots.com facebook.com/thepancakeeatingrobots AUTHOR LINKS marksearcy.com facebook.com/marksearcymus...
Oct 29, 2025•7 min•Season 100Ep. 6
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... Major X's illicit acquisition of a Sweethaven pay phone leads to a comical confrontation with Tootle Pops, who, despite Major X's disdain for discomfort, relentlessly coaches him on the discipline and mindset required to achieve his marathon goals and avoid herd mentality. Support the show ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Written, and Produced by Mark Searcy Middleton, 2024 BuzzSprout Podcast Link Complete list of Program Credi...
Jul 18, 2025•12 min•Season 100Ep. 5
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 4 It's breakfast cereal mayhem as Major X, Lieutenant ZeQuel, and Tootle Pops engage in a spirited, 'live' showdown to determine the best Earthling breakfast of all time. Amidst the comedic friction fueled by Major X's arrogance and ZeQuel's newfound assertiveness, listeners will also uncover fascinating historical details behind their beloved morning delectables. Support the show ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Writte...
Jul 02, 2025•51 min•Season 100Ep. 4
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... ABOUT THE SERIES "The Late Great Planet Earth" Series is a talk show, hosted by the omniscient and delightfully sardonic AI Super-Bot, Major X, offering a unique and often hilarious, ok, or stupid glimpse into humanity's past, present, and future. From the primitive technologies of yesteryear to the mind-bending innovations of tomorrow, Major X dissects the triumphs and follies of organic existence with his trademark blend of intellectua...
Jun 04, 2025•20 min•Season 100Ep. 3
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... ABOUT THE SERIES "The Late Great Planet Earth" Series is a talk show, hosted by the omniscient and delightfully sardonic AI Super-Bot, Major X, offering a unique and often hilarious, ok, or stupid glimpse into humanity's past, present, and future. From the primitive technologies of yesteryear to the mind-bending innovations of tomorrow, Major X dissects the triumphs and follies of organic existence with his trademark blend of intellectua...
May 22, 2025•14 min•Season 100Ep. 2
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... ABOUT THE SERIES "The Late Great Planet Earth" Series is a talk show, hosted by the omniscient and delightfully sardonic AI Super-Bot, Major X, offering a unique and often hilarious, ok, or stupid glimpse into humanity's past, present, and future. From the primitive technologies of yesteryear to the mind-bending innovations of tomorrow, Major X dissects the triumphs and follies of organic existence with his trademark blend of intellectua...
May 06, 2025•16 min•Season 100Ep. 1
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 5 SCENE 21: RETURN TO COLNAGO Major X returns to headquarters in Colnago to debrief on the failed Mission with Dr. Jacksu, with a little surprise. SCENE 22: EPILOGUE AND INTERVIEWS Tom the Narrator nightcaps the show and conducts an interesting interview with some of the cast including Major X, Malthor, and more... Support the show ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Written, and Produced by Mark Searcy Middleton, 2024 Buz...
Oct 03, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 4 SCENE 16: BATTLE FOR SWEETHAVEN The Pancakes and Robots battle in the Sleepy Chestnut Forest, with a showdown between Levi and Major X. SCENE 17: I’M AFRAID I’M FALLING FOR YOU A new and unconventional love is brewing in Sweethaven. SCENE 18: JOHN-JOHN’S COMMENTARY ON LOVE John-John talks about the blossoming of Malthor and Mascarpone’s relationship. SCENE 19: THE WEDDING – BANGLESHOCKS AND LIMPENSAY A wedding in the Royal City...
Oct 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 3 SCENE 11: MEETING IN SPOOKY PUDDIN’ Lord Stratmore visits Cannoli the Riffmaker in Spooky Puddin’ and makes a plea for the Raggmunks help. Bad news on a Buttermilk arrives. SCENE 12: FREE WILL From his advanced emotions and self-learning, Malthor examines his own emerging judgement and values in a heated debate with Cassandra. SCENE 13: ENCOUNTER WITH MALTHOR The Pancakes have an unplanned encounter with Malthor in the Sleepy C...
Oct 01, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 2 SCENE 6: TOOTLE POPS AND A WIDOW’S TRUTH Home with Mascarpone and her family. Tootle Pops learns the truth about her Father, Nutella. SCENE 7: BLACK VEIL Mascarpone mourns the loss of her beloved husband, Nutella. SCENE 8: SCARCIUM EXTRACTION Cassandra and Malthor lead the Scarcium extraction while Malthor beings experiencing deep emotion and the ability to judge and see right from wrong. Then upon the success of the extraction...
Sep 30, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... EPISODE 1 SCENE 1: THE INVASION OF SWEETHAVEN The Robots invade the Kingdom of Sweethaven. An initial attempt to capture the Duchess of Butter and obtain Scarcium-23 fails. Major X gets pushback from what Lieutenant ZeQuel. SCENE 2: BUCKWHEATS AT THE MAPLE CREEK TAVERN We meet Levi, Magica, John-John, and Bisquick. The Buckwheats put the Duchess in hiding in the Sleepy Chestnut Forest, against the wishes of the royal Crepes. Levi talks D...
Sep 29, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send the Pancake Eating Robots a message about the show... An introduction to wet the appetite for some Pancake Eating Robots, with Narrator Tom Hansley. Support the show ABOUT THE PANCAKE EATING ROBOTS Concepted, Written, and Produced by Mark Searcy Middleton, 2024 BuzzSprout Podcast Link Complete list of Program Credits SOCIAL LINKS pancakeeatingrobots.com facebook.com/thepancakeeatingrobots AUTHOR LINKS marksearcy.com facebook.com/marksearcymusic instagram.com/marksearcymusic...
Sep 28, 2024•3 min
