where science meets fact meets fiction

  • 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…

  • Episode 170: Mindblowers

    Episode 170: Mindblowers

    This episode contains: We start off by talking about ice cream and the movie IT. Devon, who doesn’t like horror movies, actually liked the movie. We also wonder why The Dark Tower did so poorly, even though neither of us saw it. Brain Matters, Part I: Researchers have devised a new test to determine how…

  • Episode 169: Phishing for Tomatoes

    Episode 169: Phishing for Tomatoes

    This episode contains: Devon is tired from having a trial. He explains how going to trial is kind of like a board game, but not. Devon also played more Sword & Sorcery. Devon then embarrasses himself by not knowing his friend’s ages. Steven also played some X-wing. Attack of the Killer Rotten Tomatoes: Rotten Tomatoes…

  • Episode 168: Acoustic Prey Debilitation

    Episode 168: Acoustic Prey Debilitation

    This episode contains: Devon is already drinking at the start of this ep while Steven drinking a Rockstar just for the Destiny II code under the cap. We then read an email from an old friend about super volcanoes. He tells us why we shouldn’t worry too much about Yellow Stone blowing up anytime soon.…

  • Episode 167: The Last Jedi Strikes Back

    Episode 167: The Last Jedi Strikes Back

    This episode contains: We went down a river together, so we talk about it! Steven enjoyed it even though he had to drive a lot. Devon recounts the story of a drunkin’ rope swingin’ gone wrong. We also give an update on our LEGO, including what we’ve bought and new info on the LEGO Falcon.…

  • Episode 166: LEGO Volcano

    Episode 166: LEGO Volcano

    This episode contains: On this episode: Devon is unfaithful, we talk about the podcast Serial, more BoJack is coming out! Geology Rocks: NASA has a plan to prevent the super volcano in Yellowstone from erupting, and harnessing the energy at the same time, this will cost $3.46 Billion, super volcanoes are BIG, how much destruction…

  • Episode 165: Meat Vat Vegetarians

    Episode 165: Meat Vat Vegetarians

    This episode contains: Devon watched the latest episode of Rick and Morty right before recording. Adult Swim only allowed people to watch the first couple episodes for free, now you need a cable subscription. Devon was in Portland for the weekend and still found a way to watch Game of Thrones. Also, Game of Thrones…

  • Episode 164: They’ve Gone Off Book

    Episode 164: They’ve Gone Off Book

    This episode contains: Our duo open this episode with way too much talk about Wayne’s World (or perhaps too little, depending on your thoughts about the naked Indian), and dig into what happened to Mike Meyers. This Week in Space: Before the space talk, Steven brings up an article that he isn’t going to talk…