where science meets fact meets fiction

Month: October 2017

  • Episode 174: Counterfactual Simulation

    Episode 174: Counterfactual Simulation

    This episode contains: Devon just bought a new (used) car! Devon put a ton of miles on his old car and it was ready to fall apart. Devon is taking a lot of new responsibilities (mortgage, kids, new car) which makes work more stressful. Sci-Fi: Star Trek: Discovery used the “F” word and we had some…

  • Episode 173: Replicants and Gunslingers

    Episode 173: Replicants and Gunslingers

    This episode contains: We talk about the Northern California Fires, mostly because Devon is nearby and has been somewhat affected. We also give praise for the new Netflix show “Big Mouth” and talk about Jen not wanting Devon to watch the show. Mysterious Mysteries: Devon reports that mysterious radioactive particles have been detected in parts…

  • Episode 172: Organic Propulsion Problems

    Episode 172: Organic Propulsion Problems

    This episode contains: Steven is having a tough time with his toddler. Again. And guess what? Devon is pregnant! Congrats! We chat a bit about becoming a father, how birth plans can be taken a bit too far and how “no plan survives contact with the enemy.” Ho Ho Ho: The body of Saint Nicholas…

  • Episode 171: We Come In Peace

    Episode 171: We Come In Peace

    This episode contains: Devon realizes he tends to have busy Wednesdays, but he did have a fun weekend. Steven has been playing a lot of Destiny 2. Found You, Now You’re Going to go Extinct: a new coconut cracking rat was discovered on the Solomon Islands. We discuss how little there is left to discover…