Podcast Episodes

Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

West Virginia is home to sensitive radio telescopes that could easily pick up your cell phone’s signal on Mars. And the cell reception on Mars is abo…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Selects: How Forgiveness Works

For most of history, forgiveness fell under the domain of religion. But in the 1980s science started investigating it and found that forgiving someon…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

The SAD Episode

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is much more than the winter blues. It's a serious subset of depression. Learn all about it and what to do if yo…

7 months ago

Short Stuff: Neighborhood Watch

Since 1972 neighborhoods have been officially banding together to prevent crime together. Does it work? It seems to. Does it go too far? It often doe…

7 months ago

The Warrens: Paranormal Power Couple

Today we dive into the interesting story of paranormal power couple the Warrens, inspiration behind The Conjuring movie franchise. 

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7 months ago

Selects: MC Escher and His Trippy Art

We love us some MC Escher. Turns out his story is pretty fascinating too. Tune in to this classic episode and find out all about it with Josh and Chu…

7 months ago

TV Moments That Changed The World

Whatever you think of TV, you have to admit it has shaped the world (maybe more than the internet, according to Josh). There have been moments here o…

7 months, 1 week ago

Short Stuff: All About Porcelain

What exactly is this durable ceramic anyway?

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7 months, 1 week ago

What We Lost When We Lost Home Ec

Home economics seems antiquated – a class that teaches high school kids how to bake a cake and sew doesn’t sound super useful. But would you believe …

7 months, 1 week ago

Selects: How Miniature Golf Works

Playing miniature golf is a very fun thing to do and, you’re about to find, learning about its origin and history is very fun as well. Join Josh and …

7 months, 1 week ago