The Science Faction Podcast

This episode contains: DMX singing Christmas songs… then we talk about our gaming over the weekend. Devon has to take a break sell a TV stand. An Apple a Day…: Three to four cups of coffee a day may lead to longer life. This conclusion is based on a meta-study. Coffee might reduce risk of cancer…

This episode contains: We are thankful for stuff. Steven still has a kid. For the first time, we both picked the same article so we only have one science topic. This Week in Space: We have detected an interstellar asteroid for the first time. The asteroid was detected after it had already reached the closest…

This episode contains: We’ve recorded on the weekend again. Life gets in the way, whatcha gon’ do? Devon did a four hour birthing class, and is a changed man. Steven recommends not looking down during the birthing process. Devon recommends “Life in Pieces” on Netflix. It’s a Crap!: Flat Earthers just had an international conference…

This Episode Contains: Devon has a huge sweet tooth so is going through sugar withdrawal. Steven also had a pretty bad diet. Steven then tells us all about his new Xbox One X. Brain Matters: Scientists have identified key chemicals in the brain that help suppress unwanted thoughts. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171103085308.htm This Week In Space: There are…

This episode contains: We’ve got a Star Trek filled episode with a special guest! (BTW, this is an explicit episode) But first, Steven talks about the new Assassins Creed game and Devon watches the World Series. And then we do science! Biological Imperative: Scientists try to apply natural selection to possible alien life. If some…

This episode contains: We talk about our early Halloween partying and old man Devon complains about these damned 20-somethings that don’t know anything. Steven went to his brother-in-laws’ wedding. Robot Overlords: Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to an AI. The AI is in a female form and talks robotically. We question to what extent this…

This episode contains: Devon just bought a new (used) car! Devon put a ton of miles on his old car and it was ready to fall apart. Devon is taking a lot of new responsibilities (mortgage, kids, new car) which makes work more stressful. Sci-Fi: Star Trek: Discovery used the “F” word and we had some…

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…

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…

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…