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DIRE WOLVES Return!
Embark on a mind-bending thought experiment as our intrepid explorers dive deep into the annals of history, imagining how early humans might have unraveled the mysteries of solar eclipses. From cave …
Published on 5 months ago
Humanity On All FOURS!
What if humans never stood upright and remained quadrupeds? Our world would transform into a society where everything is built low to the ground. Imagine shopping carts you push with your face, stadi…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
PHYSICS Changes Its MIND!
What if the fundamental forces of nature could change with time? Step into a universe where gravity might send you floating to the ceiling one morning, your coffee maker stops working as electricity …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Microgravity MOVIE Making!
What if filmmakers took their cameras to space? Prepare for a world of zero-G cinematography! From weather-sealed cameras designed to handle unexpected astronaut vomit to the perpetual hum of life-su…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
OLYMPICS Of The Solar System! (Encore)
Note from Philip: Matt and Gaby are both on assignment this week, so we proudly present an encore of one of our most popular episodes ever. ——— We welcome our newest Patreon supporter, Martin from F…
Published on 6 months ago
2025-03-07 A World Without WINGS!
In a world where no creature ever evolved wings, island ecosystems would be barren wastelands, Darwin might never have filled his bathtub with broccoli, and wars might be less explosive due to the ab…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
American BRAIN DRAIN
The current US Administration's sudden gutting of science funding is creating an unprecedented crisis. Scientists are waking up to find themselves unemployed, as anonymous officials pull the plug on …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
American BRAIN DRAIN: Beyond The IF!
We're sharing our bonus show this week that is usually available only to our Patreon supporters. This week's Beyond the IF continues our sobering discussion about the rapidly deteriorating state of s…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
NONSTOP Meteor Madness!
Picture a world where meteor showers aren't just annual events - they're a constant barrage of cosmic debris raining down from above. From sonic booms that make sleep impossible to the challenges of …
Published on 7 months ago
The Great GARBAGE Apocalypse!
Imagine a world where garbage grows faster than we can handle it. From towering mountains of trash transforming Central Park into a burn pit, to fashionable gas masks becoming the next big trend, to …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago