The Science Faction Podcast

This episode contains: We have all three science podcasters on this episode. After going around the horn saying how we’ve been doing we get down to business. Look Up, Picard: NASA’s Webb Reaches Alignment Milestone, Optics Working Successfully. On March 11, the Webb team completed the stage of alignment known as “fine phasing.” At this…

This episode contains: Ben’s been geeking out in books this last week. Not video games. Weird. But that didn’t stop him getting an XBox Series X on MAR10 day. WHAT A TRAITOR! We chat about Moonglow Bay, a slice of life fishing RPG on Xbox Gamepass. Alicia Keys: Let’s talk about typewriters and e-ink. An…

This episode contains: Ben’s been not having some real problems with spreadsheets. In fact, this episode was almost called ‘The Spreadsheet Edition’. This Week in Space: ‘Closest black hole’ system found to contain no black hole. We’ve got some updates to system HR 6819 and the scientists behind the original conclusions were happy that their…

This episode contains: We record this on Sunday night, without Devon. Ben tells us about Babylon 5 without waiting for the Sci-Fi section of the podcast. Steven then talks about skipping first season of TV shows, including Parks and Rec. There’s Nothing Funny About Measles: Scientists have known for years that measles can alter the…

This episode contains: Ben declares himself the President of being present. We caught ourselves a wild Devon this episode. Ben went to a float spa: think sensory deprivation tank. It was AWESOME. Trouble in a Bubble: Eight People Attempted To Live In A Biosphere For Two Years – Then It All Went Wrong. We’re not…

This episode contains: We learn about Devon’s middle name, Ben’s adventures in coloring book design and Steven has been playing some Pokemon. Ben and Steven both played Vampire Survivors, while Devon plays single dad. Breathe In, Breathe Out: Researchers confirm newly developed inhaled vaccine delivers broad protection against SARS-CoV-2. We talk about how inhaled vaccines…

This episode contains: Steven, Ben and Devon are all back on this episode. We discuss Devon’s Covid and disappointment in the lack of snow in Texas. Ben talks about playing new board games. Steven is fine… This Week in Space: Moons may yield clues to what makes planets habitable. Because the moon is so important…

This episode contains: Where’s Devon this week? Is there some Texan holiday we’re not aware of? Should Spotify be responsible for COVID misinformation on their podcasts? Is Spotify a music platform or a podcast platform? Ben yells at the cloud, and is switching to Apple Music. Ben kicks Steven out of his Spotify family plan,…

This episode contains: Ben and Steven this week are not joined by Devon, because the ‘Vid got him. Ben is excited to see No Way Home with him family and Steven has been attempting to get into shape with biking. Also, watch out for those Phantom Menace quotes. This Time You’ve Gone Too Far: Turkish…

This episode contains: Ben is super awake this episode, Devon is kinda here. We never know what Shrodinger Steven is gonna say to introduce the other hosts. Devon reviews a Peppa Pig playground. Steven got a LEGO Fender Guitar and Amp. Ben’s got into sudoku. Steven’s riding bikes. Devon’s tired. All in the end of…