Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchReefer madness, the CBD bubble, and the future of hemp
Hemp used to be a staple of life in America. King James I demanded that colonists produce it. Hemp rope and fabric were ubiquitous throughout the 18t…
2 years, 6 months ago
Songbird accents, eating rats, and why we need the moon
It’s that special time again! Scientists everywhere hold their breath as the team opens the Outside/Inbox and answers listener questions about the na…
2 years, 7 months ago
In search of an ethical 401k
To save for retirement, common knowledge says to “diversify your portfolio.” Give your cash to a company so they can invest it into hundreds of other…
2 years, 7 months ago
The story you won’t hear in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”
Editor's Note: This episode first aired in July, 2023
With 'Oppenheimer,' director Christopher Nolan turned the Manhattan Project into an Academy-Awar…
2 years, 7 months ago
You can make kids hike, but you can’t make them hikers
If you grew up with family members who pushed (or dragged) you onto the trail, chances are you have strong memories associated with hiking. Epic vist…
2 years, 7 months ago
The disappearing dunes of 'Dune'
A century ago, coastal dunes threatened to overwhelm the city of Florence, Oregon. The sand swallowed roads, highways, and houses. When “Dune” author…
2 years, 8 months ago
Hunters do cry
In the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, dozens of strangers gathered together in the woods for three straight days. Their mission? Teach peopl…
2 years, 8 months ago
What's the most successful species on Earth?
Editor's note: This episode was first published in July, 2022.
Humans have had an impressive run thus far; we’ve explored most of the planet (the part…
2 years, 8 months ago
The edge of the ice
Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is massive, bigger than the state of Florida. If it collapses, it could reshape every coast on this planet during this…
2 years, 8 months ago
The plot thickens
A lot of discussion about sustainability revolves around the trash and waste we leave behind. But at some point, every human being will die and leav…
2 years, 9 months ago