The Science Faction Podcast

This episode contains: Devon is back, and playing with his mic. Devon is also waiting for the LEGO Millennium Falcon. We discuss LEGO for a while, then discuss Stephen Hawking. We talk about his contributions to science and remember reading his books. We also discuss his role in pop culture. Update: “Mad” Mike Hughes finally launched…

This episode contains: The Domingues’ take over the show. Steven’s wife Martine joins him to discuss Black Panther! They have seen every Marvel movie together except for Thor Ragnarok. This leads to a discussion of how Thor fits into the Marvel Universe and the difference between aliens and gods. Black Panther Review: Steven has been…

This episode contains: Steven and Devon hung out this past weekend and played some boardgames. Scythe and Fallout were on the docket, and both very cool. We didn’t get to Kingdom Death: Monster, but it sure looks cool. Interview with Harriet Brettle: We have the amazing Harriet Brettle on the show for a giant-sized interview.…

This episode contains: Devon is back to work after another two weeks of paternity leave. We’re also recording a day before posting, so we’re more relevant! We have a little talk about gun control and Switzerland before getting into the science. Then, we get into the science! Robot Overlords: Virtual Predator is “self-aware”, behaves like…

This episode cotnains: Devon is still being a stay at home dad, which is giving him time to catch up on Narcos. We talk a little about Pablo Escobar and we again gush about how well Netflix does TV shows. We also discuss the over-saturation of superhero movies. Steven still hasn’t seen Black Panther so…

This episode contains: It’s Engineering Week and so we have an actual NASA engineer on this episode! We have Holly Griffith, who is currently working at NASA on the Orion. But first we finally discuss the entire first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Star Trek: Discovery: Mirror Universe, the show. We talk about the interesting…

This episode contains: We again record on a Sunday. Devon is holding his new child, who might make his presence known now-and-then, while recording. Steven has nothing new going on. We then start of the science by talking about the Tesla in space! Life, Uh, Finds a Way: “A One-Two Punch May Have Helped Deck the Dinosaurs.”…

This episode contains: Devon is back! He tells us all about his new fatherhood experiences. Then we chat a bit about the Superbowl that we’re not watching while we’re recording a podcast. Robot Overlords: Canadian scientists have taught AI language and used it to decypher a 600 year old manuscript. The Voynich Manuscript has eluded…

This episode contains: Steven is by himself this episode, no co-host in sight. Stay tuned to the second half, because we have an interview with MJ Taylor the PhD. Devon should be back next week, and we’ll be sure to grill him on what it’s like becoming a father. Walking on Sunshine: Wearable actuators in…

This episode contains: Another episode, another guest co-host. This week we welcome MJ Taylor, PhD to the podcast! Steven recounts the first time that they met, and she tell us all about being a career student. Plus, she works for the government, so there’s that. The Flu: MJ Taylor tells us all about how contagious…