The Science Faction Podcast

This episode contains: It’s been a long time since the three of us have been together in one podcast. Ben’s been boogie boarding with his son and has learned some interesting things about waves and tides. Steven is doing fine, just fine. We discuss pumpkin art, or “part.” Devon is tired, so tired. Ben also…

This episode contains: Steven and Devon record on a glorious Sunday afternoon. Where’s Ben? It’s fun to have Nicole Lawless on the show (ep421) as an actual science person. Devon woke up in a good mood, until he watched the Star Trek: Picard trailer. That Star Trek: Picard trailer was TOO DARK. Brighten it up!…

This episode contains: Ben and special guest (his wife) Nicole are your hosts this episode! Where are Devon and Steven? Who cares! What is an Avocado Elbow? The answer may surprise you. Peckers and Protection: Woodpecker heads don’t absorb shocks — but some crustaceans do. Wood-peckers don’t get concussions mostly because their brains are smaller…

This episode contains: All three of us come together on a Monday morning to mostly talk about DART and Andor. Devon tried to burn down his backyard while Steven’s wife came home from a work trip with Covid. Ben has gotten his fourth Covid vaccination. This Week in Space: NASA is hitting an asteroid with…

Pre-pod for our Patreon-only crew: Ben’s been kicked from the podcast. How quickly the tides have turned. Steven spits some hot knowledge. Remember how fire the Mortal Kombat song was? Steven’s kid noped out of Prehistoric Planet pretty quick. Super scary. This episode contains: We got a storm on the Central Coast, a week after…

This episode contains: Why is Ben under the weather? Why does Devon think he can play full court basketball? Why doesn’t Steven talk about his vacation? https://www.amazon.com/Millies-Natural-Organic-Gluten-Free-Vegetable/dp/B075JQRZ34/ Wheels Driving Around My Brain, Driving Me Insane: Bridgestone has put more than $100M into eco-tires made of shrubs. Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) is better than typical petroleum-based rubber.…

This episode contains: Steven and Ben are doing okay despite the current heatwave. Ben introduces the grandfather paradox to his son while Steven worries about his chickens. Now, science! Smell Ya Later!: Scent of a friend: Similarities in body odor may contribute to social bonding. An electronic nose relying on body odor chemistry may predict…

This episode contains: Ben Lawless here to talk about the 4,747 ep of Star Trek… NOPE! Not this time! An episode with just Devon and Steven. Ben’s out cause he was tired. Waah-waah. Apparently American Standard Toilets have a 3-inch hole. That’s news to Devon. Devon & Steven have been fixing house stuff, flinging $%^*…

This episode contains: We gather in the morning this week, have a cup of coffee and discuss our lives. Ben’s house is being destroyed on purpose, Devon languishes about Chuck E Cheese and their non-ticket tickets and Steven is less full of hate…but time will tell. Here in my car, I feel safest of all:…

This episode contains: Devon’s back so we have a full house on this ep. Steven is not in the best of moods, Devon is just chillin’ and Ben is not comfortable with where this podcast is going. Devon tells us about his recent trip to Maine and rock climbing. Ben and Devon also compare their…