FULL EPISODE: The Mushroom Toilet - October 3, 2025

While feeling under the weather, foreign correspondent Tony Five reports on a salsa and dip heist. Joseph Dahmen – director of the Biogenic Architecture Lab – tells David about the world's first mushroom-powered toilet. On It's Time For Technology Time, Carmi Levy covers: Bay Area police pull over Waymo robotaxi during DUI operation; What we know about who's buying TikTok's US business; The AI 'actress' who will be signed by an agency in the coming months; and OpenAI to give you a morning brief. 'Magic' school bus owner Danielle explains why she bought her bus and converted it into her dream home. On Vet Life (or Pet Life), veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford covers: The passing of Jane Goodall; Why some people are more and more worried about the mental health of their pets; and How pathogens found in commercial raw pet food can harm you. Finally, Jason Comely talks about the card game he created to help you overcome social rejection. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Tony Five (10:00) Joseph Dahmen (20:00) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (30:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (39:50) Danielle (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:50) Jason Comely (1:19:07) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices