The Science Faction Podcast

This episode contains: Steven thinks Devon won’t watch the Emoji movie, but wait for the Wing-Dings movie instead. We chat about the terrible reviews of the Emoji movie and the terrible ad campaign that preceded it. While talking about The Handmaids Tale, we segue into a Henry Rollins review of our new presidency. Robot Overlords: AI…

This episode contains: Devon finally moved into his new place, and had to get rid of his couch in the process. He also broke his iPhone. We also talk about Dunkirk and Steven doesn’t know who Harry Styles is. Soup’s on Bitches: Scientists have (sort of) made food from electricity and it could (eventually) be…

This episode contains: Devon is moving into a new place and spent all weekend painting. But he had to find a new home for his beloved dog Zoe. Robot Overlords: A security robot “committed suicide” by driving into a fountain. An autonomous robot accidentally ran into a fountain and everyone thinks it’s hilarious. These robots have…

This episode contains: Devon spent many hours at the DMV because he didn’t make a reservation. We answer romantic questions from a listener and contest winner. Turns out, two nerds with a science podcast probably aren’t the best to ask romantic advice. Science Grab Bag: Steven has an article about how people will be trolling…

This episode contains: We record right after the 4th of July. Find out how we spent Independence Day. Pray: Praying Mantises eat a lot of different things, including birds and frogs! We also get side tracked by talking about the cray plot of Happy Feet. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170704093815.htm Gwyneth Paltrow is a Whack-Job: Gwyneth Paltrow’s company, Goop, is promoting…

This episode contains: Devon is buying a condo, and we chat about how difficult it is to sign your WHOLE NAME. So much mortgage talk, you should probably fast-forward through it. Steven is still working on his car, and Devon visits Texas! The Sea be a Harsh Mistress: Great White Sharks have been washing ashore in Africa…

This episode contains: The heat is terrible. Listen to us complain about it. Devon is in the process of buying a condo, we talk about the why’s and how’s. Steven doesn’t even lift anymore, but is replaying Mad Max on his Xbox. Brain Matters: A new study covers how language alters our experience of time. People of…

This episode contains: Devon talks about maybe having to “get rid” of his dog, admitting that he will cry if that happens. Steven is ridding solo as a parent as his wife is out of town. Run for Fun? What The Hell Kind of Fun is That?: An exoskeleton/exosuit has been designed to lessen the…

This episode contains: Steven won’t let go of the fact that Devon saw Alien: Covenant. Are super heroes sci-fi? Devon went camping. Devon loves swimming but sometimes has to do it alone. Steven is working on his Mustang. Rrrrrrrr!: T-rex did not actually have feathers. Surveys of T-rex ancestors indicated they had feathers, however, there…

This episode contains: Devon is massive liar… he saw Alien: Covenant. More on that later. Devon is going camping and Steven had a fancy dinner in Carmel by the Sea. Time to Drink: Health benefits of moderate drinking may have been overstated. Light to moderate drinking is defined as 6 drinks a week. These studies…