where science meets fact meets fiction

Month: July 2017

  • Episode 161: Slaughter in the Slow Lane

    Episode 161: Slaughter in the Slow Lane

    This episode contains: Devon is moving into a new place and spent all weekend painting. But he had to find a new home for his beloved dog Zoe. Robot Overlords: A security robot “committed suicide” by driving into a fountain. An autonomous robot accidentally ran into a fountain and everyone thinks it’s hilarious. These robots have…

  • Episode 160: 8(+/-) Years Later

    Episode 160: 8(+/-) Years Later

    This episode contains: Devon spent many hours at the DMV because he didn’t make a reservation. We answer romantic questions from a listener and contest winner. Turns out, two nerds with a science podcast probably aren’t the best to ask romantic advice. Science Grab Bag: Steven has an article about how people will be trolling…

  • Episode 159: Nightmare Coachella

    Episode 159: Nightmare Coachella

    This episode contains: We record right after the 4th of July. Find out how we spent Independence Day. Pray: Praying Mantises eat a lot of different things, including birds and frogs! We also get side tracked by talking about the cray plot of Happy Feet. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170704093815.htm Gwyneth Paltrow is a Whack-Job: Gwyneth Paltrow’s company, Goop, is promoting…

  • Episode 158: Free Willy is a LIE

    Episode 158: Free Willy is a LIE

    This episode contains: Devon is buying a condo, and we chat about how difficult it is to sign your WHOLE NAME. So much mortgage talk, you should probably fast-forward through it. Steven is still working on his car, and Devon visits Texas! The Sea be a Harsh Mistress: Great White Sharks have been washing ashore in Africa…