Episodes

  • Episode 13: Blockbusters and Frozen Landscapes: Climate Change Through the Lens of Pop Culture
    Jul 10 2024

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 13. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.

    In this episode, Joe and Nick are joined by Dr. David Pincus from the University of Chicago to delve into the fascinating and alarming world of climate change and thawing permafrost. They discuss the potential dangers of melting permafrost, including the revival of ancient viruses and bacteria. The conversation meanders through topics like the revival of woolly mammoths, geoengineering solutions like solar shades, and how meteorite impacts could lead to abrupt climate changes. They also touch on various forms of media, including the science behind movies like ‘Twister,’ 'The Day After Tomorrow,' 'Frozen II,' and even a nod to 'Sharknado.' The trio share their drinks of choice while exploring the intersection of science and pop culture, making for an engaging and somewhat humorous discussion on a critical global issue.

    We hope you enjoy. Tell a friend! Don’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like!

    Artwork by Georgia Geis atomicnumber14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the (timestamped) expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-episode-13-blockbusters?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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    50 mins
  • Episode 12: Eye Popping Superpowers: Movies, Comics, and Real Science
    Jun 26 2024

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 12. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.

    In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of eye-related superpowers, from movies and comics to real scientific discoveries. We explore Cyclops' optic blasts, Superman's heat vision, the complexities of x-ray vision, and other vision-based powers such as Hawkeye's supervision. Along the way, we talk about intriguing scientific advancements like laser-producing cells and the potential of eye transplants. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with pop culture references, scientific insights, and a touch of handwavium.

    We hope you enjoy. Tell a friend! Don’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like!

    Artwork by Georgia Geis @atomicnumber14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the (timestamped) expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-f57?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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    48 mins
  • Episode 11: Cloning. Episode 11: Cloning.
    Jun 12 2024

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 11. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. This episode we explore the science behind Cloning We hope you enjoy. Tell a friend! Don’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like!

    Artwork by Georgia Geis

    atomicnumber14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-0b5?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    What are we Drinking

    Nick and Joe are Beer Twinsies this episode: Disco GrandPa: Crushed by Giants Brewing Company

    Jordan’s Info

    Check out Jordan’s music on Spotify Channel

    Go see Jordan Playing Live at the St. John’s Farmer’s Market.

    Location: St. John (Community Hospital OutpatientCenter) at 9660 Wicker Ave., St John, IN

    When: June 30, July 28, August 25, Sept 29, October 27

    (Mention the Pod and get a tomato! Only three available.😊)

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    51 mins
  • Episode 10: Time Travel is Weird!
    May 29 2024

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 10!!! We made it to double digits! This was a Fan picked topic! Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. This episode we explore the science behind Time Travel. We hope you enjoy. Tell a friend! Don’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like!

    Artwork by Georgia Geis atomic_number14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-d70?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    What are we drinking?

    Nick and Joe shared a Leche Borracho: Bottle Logic Brewing

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    46 mins
  • Episode 9: Sleep Studies and Dreams
    May 15 2024

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 9 and we want to thank you for tuning in. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. This episode we explore the science behind Sleep. We hope you enjoy. Leave a comment, review, and tell a friend! Don’t forget to rate and review!

    Artwork by Georgia Geis: @atomic_number14

    To see how deep the Rabbit Hole goes, check out the expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-930?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    Say hello and let us know:

    Do you take naps?

    Can you lucid dream?

    Do you have a favorite Sleep or Dream inspired movie or novel?

    What are we drinking in this episode:

    Joe- Insufficient Clearance — Sketchbook brewery

    Nick- Matcha Martian — Bean Me Up Roastery

    Georgia — Watermelon White Claw

    You can always email (I do answer back), or follow me online for real time tracking.



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    51 mins
  • Episode 8: Teleportation, coming soon to a multidimensional universe near you.
    May 1 2024

    Episode 8: Nick, Evan and Joe talk about Teleportation, the fastest way to travel between points A and B! So don't forget to pack the Handwavium.

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 8 (Teleportation) and we want to thank you for tuning in. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. This episode we explore the science behind Teleportation. We hope you enjoy. Leave a comment, review, and tell a friend! Don’t forget to rate and review!

    Artwork by

    Georgia Geis

    atomic_number14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-282?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    Say hello and let us know:

    Favorite movie, show or book that uses teleportation?

    Is Jumper a good movie?

    Are you a cat person or a dog person (or you like both or don’t care for either)?

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    45 mins
  • Episode 7: All about the science of Lighthouses. Let us show you the light.
    Apr 17 2024

    Episode7: Through the fog, I can see the light!

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 7 (Lighthouses) and we want to thank you for tuning in. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.

    In this episode, Joe, Nick and Georgia talk about the science of Lighthouses, Statue of Liberty, Day of the Triffids, Annihilation, Shutter Island, Fresnel, and other facts that will make you an expert pharologist. We hope you enjoy. Leave a comment, review, and tell a friend!

    Don’t forget to rate and review!

    Artwork by @atomicnumber14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-episode 7

    Say hello and let us know:

    Favorite Movie that Features a Lighthouse?

    Did you know what a Pharologist was before listening to the episode?

    What we drinking?

    Joe: Spiritless Old Fashioned

    Nick: Full Pocket Pilsner: Goose Island

    Georgia: Water

    **Spoiler alert: I talk about The Day of the Triffids (1963) in this episode.



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    42 mins
  • Episode 6: Everything you wanted to know about Zombies
    Apr 3 2024

    Episode 6: Everything You Wanted to Know About Zombies

    Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 6 (Zombies!!) and we want to thank you for tuning in. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. This episode we explore the science behind Zombies. We hope you enjoy. Leave a comment, review, and tell a friend!

    Don’t forget to rate and review!Artwork by @atomicnumber14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/

    To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the expanded show notes.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-rabbit-hole-of-research-21d

    Say hello and let us know:

    Are you on team Fast Zombies or Team Slow Zombies?

    What’s your favorite Zombie movie or book?

    How long would you make it after the Zombie Apocalypse starts?

    What we drinking?

    Joe: Bake and Break DIPA: Trillum Brewing company and Brockton Brewing Company

    Nick: Calm Before the Storm: J. Wakefield Brewing

    **Around 27 mins Nick tries to become a zombie by swallowing the yeast plug in the bottom of his beer!



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    45 mins