Let’s say you work with classified documents, or you just have a boring job you want to forget. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just turn off your brain as you entered work and turned it back on when you left the building? You know, give the heavy lifting to your unconscious or whatever. If this sounds like a dream come true, then you will LOVE t…

Beetlejuice has been called “The Ghost with the Most”, but the most of what? Is there something special that he has that other ghosts in the afterlife don’t have? The short answer is YES, and it involves the Deadon particle. Don’t worry, we explain everything for you in this episode. These give him the power to be the greatest bio-exorcist in the a…

My guess is that most people listening to this episode will NOT find themselves lost in a fantasy dungeon (unless it is while playing a game of D&D of course). However should you, it may become necessary to start catching and eating monsters. Luckily the Brain Trust has just finished watching the anime “Delicious in Dungeon” so we have you covered.…

Humans are visual creatures, but we still rely heavily on our auditory senses to navigate the world. We are also loud by nature, which is why New York City is constantly at 90 decibels. My point is this: If our survival is dependent on staying silent, I think we are doomed. Most of us at least. Which is why the monsters in A Quiet Place are so terr…

Today we decide to take a trip BACK to the planet of Dune, which is a place like none other. In our first episode we talked about the lack of water and how important saving every drop is. Well this time we take a deep dive into that waterless pool to give you as many H2O saving tips that we can. First of all we have to discuss where all the water w…

Tornadoes are one of the most truly devastating forces in nature. They can appear out of nowhere, destroy entire towns, and then disappear without a trace. They are categorized not by their power, but by the amount of damage they cause. So how do these killer vortexes form? And why are they almost exclusively a North American phenomenon? Why do peo…

At the end of the last episode things looked pretty bleak. Highly advanced aliens are on their way and they are stifling our scientific breakthroughs. But humans are resilient. The aliens call us bugs, but nothing is more hardy than the cockroach. But what can we do? Well we specialize in out of the box thinking. How about shooting a probe towards …

The TV show “3 Body Problem” introduces a major conundrum for humanity: Aliens are on their way, and there is nothing we can do about it. Are they friendly? Are they hostile? Who knows (Who am I kidding, we all know they will eventually turn on us)? There is an upside though: It will take them 400 years to get here, so we have some time. But how di…

“When Hell Freezes Over” is a common saying, but what does it even mean? Sure religious doctrine would have you believe that Hell is a place of fire and brimstone, full of lakes of lava, overcooked burritos, nuclear meltdowns, and other really hot stuff. But we also talk about the chill of the grave, and the cold touch of death. So which is it? Gho…

We have been taught that Superman is the icon for truth, justice, and the American way. He is the ultimate superhero, and always does what it right. He is also an alien with more strength and power than anything we can imagine. There are no counters to him. Well except Kryptonite which is unbelievably rare. Besides that, there is nothing we can do …

We’ve discussed how to build your own underground bunker, but what if you let a company like Vault-Tek do that for you? In the world of Fallout, Vault-Tek is not the most trustworthy company. They blew up the entire world to eliminate their competition! While I do respect their hustle, it does leave the world […]…

We’ve discussed how to build your own underground bunker, but what if you let a company like Vault-Tek do that for you? In the world of Fallout, Vault-Tek is not the most trustworthy company. They blew up the entire world to eliminate their competition! While I do respect their hustle, it does leave the world […]…

There are very few characters that truly stand the test of time. Superman and Batman are almost 90, but there are peaks and valleys to their popularity. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been consistently in the spotlight since the mid-80’s, which is a feat in my opinion. As everyone knows, despite being 40 years […]…

History is littered with tragic events, things that change the course of your life. Some events have the magnitude to change the social order of the world itself. What if you could go back and right these wrongs? Who among us wouldn’t go back and stop 9/11, or prevent the holocaust? Well this week, we […]…

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if during major moments of your life you simply made a different decision? You know, went left instead of right? What would your life be like now? Well thanks to our old friend Quantum Physics, that decision happened, and that alternate reality exists. And if that life […]…

Fighting crime is a dangerous business. In the best of circumstances, you have keep your senses sharp, and maintain your focus at all times. Seeing your enemy and hearing their movements are vital to your success, but what if you can’t see or hear? What do you do then? Well for Daredevil who is blind, […]…

He-Man is a Master of the Universe, and he is granted that status by The Power of Greyskull. But what is this power? We are a science show, so we believe there is no such thing as magic…or is there? Is magic it’s own force that bind the physics of Eternia? How can it turn […]Daniel J. Glenn által

The shark is the ultimate killing machine. It does three things: swim, eat, reproduce. It has a conveyor belt of teeth which basically makes it a large, living, underwater chainsaw. The only thing that would make it deadlier is to make it bigger. Enter the Megalodon, which was just like out great white sharks, except […]…

For any kid, the prospect of touring a magical chocolate factory is a dream come true, especially one whose secrets have been hidden for decades. If you are one of the lucky few with a Golden Ticket, your life will never be the same. See, Willy Wonka is not a run of the mill chocolatier: […]Daniel J. Glenn által

Who among us hasn’t wanted to find a magical lamp complete with a resident Genie to give us three wishes? Heck, I would even take a monkey paw, knowing full well that I have to phrase things exactly right to avoid unintended dire consequences. Well this week, the Brain Trust assembles to discuss wishes, how […]…

As a species, our main goal is to live forever, whatever that means. We will live for centuries in underground bunkers in a nuclear holocaust, we will freeze our bodies when we die with the hopes that one day we will be brought back to life, and we even store our DNA to make sure […]Daniel J. Glenn által

We have all considered the famous Haddaway quote “What is Love?”, but no one has solved it…until now. Using the tv show Quantum Leap as our inspiration, we will attempt to prove that love is a simple case of macro-level quantum entanglement. But the interesting things about this cult favorite do not stop there. We […]…

At it’s core, “A Christmas Carol” is a story about redemption. How one man’s life (and those around him) was changed for the better, and all it took was a trio of ghosts operating in the middle of the night, showing all of one’s failures to scare Scrooge straight. One would think that this was […]Daniel J. Glenn által

Inspired by the latest Mission Impossible movie, The Brain Trust discusses a worldwide computer virus that can hack into all, cameras, microphones, computers, etc. It could be the ultimate blackmail machine. So how do you stay hidden from an entity like this? We give you advice on how to limit your digital footprint, and if […]…

The sci-fi series “The Foundation” is about a mathematician who creates a formula predicting the end of civilization. Normally math is a pretty boring topic to discuss, but you know how much we like our doomsday conversations. Also it is important to note that this world is ruled by an emperor, or more specifically a […]…

We talk about superheroes a lot on this show, and separately a lot about AI, BUT what about using them in conjunction? DJG puts his fears of a robocalypse aside and looks at the benefits of working in tandem with computers. Harnessing the power of computer intelligence alongside advanced personal defense systems may be the […]…

What do you get if you combine the danger of military-grade weapons with the excitement of 70’s muscle cars? Why the world’s most dangerous demolition derby, that’s what! This week we look at Twisted Metal, the video game/tv show that follows a group of people as they prepare for a winner-take-all battle royale tournament. We […]…

From the outside, Barbie seems to have it all: She’s attractive, smart, rich, and made of plastic. Her resume is a little suss, given that she has been everything from a cat burglar, to an astronaut without any sort of job stability, but I digress. Part of that uncertainty may be governed by her world. […]…

Dreams are a place where anything can happen, where our fantasies can become realities. The great thing is that these personal mini-movies are free, and happen on a nightly basis. But what if they weren’t entirely pro-bono? What if there was a “Dream Tax” that you had to pay, and the best dreams came at […]…

Halloween is the time to get dark, and this episode is definitely that. While we have discussed the various ways the apocalypse can happen, we haven’t even considered the most important piece of all: How it an it be stopped. Earth’s history is littered with many mass extinction events, including one that wiped out 95% […]…

When Henry Gee Wrote “The Science of Middle Earth”, there was one thing he couldn’t figure out: The One Ring. It can read thoughts, it holds the mind of Sauron, it makes the wearer invisible, and it can change size and shape at will. Developing a “Unified Theory of the One Ring” was thought to […]Daniel J. Glenn által

While summer may be officially over, talking about it had just begun! Some of our favorite movies are about summer camp, and this week we sit around the campfire with camping expert Andrew Keener as he spins yarns about all the fun science that you need to know while surviving outdoors. From Friday the 13th, […]…

Between the three of us, we have been playing D&D for decades, which is a VERY long time. Being inspired by the latest movie “Honor Among Thieves”, we decided to look back at some of our favorite creatures, including the terrifying Mimic! This is a treasure chest that can eat you. It has a teeth-filled […]…

Are you sick of relying on word of mouth, or better yet an algorithm, to find TV shows you like? Wouldn’t it just be better if an AI-powered quantum computer just instantly made shows perfectly catered to your taste? Or better yet, you could just plug your brain into your TV and have the computer […]…

While summer may be officially over, talking about it had just begun! Some of our favorite movies are about summer camp, and this week we sit around the campfire with camping expert Andrew Keener as he spins yarns about all the fun science that you need to know while surviving outdoors. From Friday the 13th, […]…

Are you sick of relying on word of mouth, or better yet an algorithm, to find TV shows you like? Wouldn’t it just be better if an AI-powered quantum computer just instantly made shows perfectly catered to your taste? Or better yet, you could just plug your brain into your TV and have the computer […]…

Current transportation technology is soooo slow. Sure you can get to another continent in an airplane, but it takes hours. What if you could instantly send your mind into a replica body anywhere in the world? How about into space? Well that is exactly what we talk about on today’s episode, using the Black Mirror […]…

Most action movies border on the ridiculous: unlimited ammo, cars that defy gravity, and everything is on the verge of exploding, but there is one series that I think is actually totally explainable: John Wick. They count bullets, John does get hit, and the martial arts is designed to gain an advantage, not just impress. […]…

This may be one of the weirder episodes we have done in a long time. FROM is a hit TV show about a family that becomes trapped in a small town in rural wherever. In truth they aren’t the only ones trapped, lots of other people are as well. If the strangeness of the world […]Daniel J. Glenn által

For the first time ever, we have a special guest on the show. Kalapana Pot, of the popular TikTok account TokNerdyToMe, is here to discuss one of her favorite movies ever: Arrival. What would you do if aliens came down and parked their ships over every major city? Can a language help you see through […]…

It has taken us 155 episodes, but we are finally talking about the science of shrinking! Whether it’s “Fantastic Voyage”, “Honey I Shrunk The Kids”, or the latest Ant-Man Movie “Quantumania”, humans enter dangerous territory when they become microscopic. In this episode we discuss the potency of bacterial toxins, how Pym Particles could be a […]…

We open Season 8 with one of the best sci-movies of all time: Return of the Jedi! Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year, this movie was a game changer. It had gigantic slug aliens, Boba Fett getting launched into a gigantic mouth, and more force power than you can shake a lightsaber at. We here […]…

How many of us have sliced a few mushrooms on our salad, or paid extra for a little truffle oil? It is true, fungus can be delicious, but what if you were delicious to a fungus? The Cordyceps fungus has evolved as a predator to certain insects, and when infected, They eat these insects from […]Daniel J. Glenn által

Like most people, we love a good murder mystery. One of the often overlooked elements to creating an excellent experience is the invitation. How do you get everyone together in a memorable way? Well in the movie Glass Onion, they nailed it by creating the most elaborate puzzle box ever made. We take a look […]…

Prison is a place you definitely don’t want to find yourself, but if you do, I can guarantee you will want to get out. This would especially be true if the prison was the size of Manhattan Island, like we see in the 1980’s classic “Escape From New York”. Here, anti-hero Snake Plissken has to […]Daniel J. Glenn által

We have all seen Jurassic Park, and despite the obvious flaws and clear security risks, I think we all want to see real dinosaurs. This will probably never happen BUT what if we could bring something back that was a bit smaller, cuddlier, and way more possible? In this episode, the Brain Trust contemplates opening […]…

In this day and age, who wants to go through the hassle of being pregnant. I know you sure don’t. Luckily, now there is Build-A-Baby. Out state of the art facility baby factory will let you experience the joys of having a child without the inconvenience. Remotely monitor your baby’s growth through our video system, […]…

Whether it’s extreme climate change, a robot uprising, the zombie apocalypse, or the elite getting itchy feet, human beings are leaving this planet. The only question that remains is where. Do we make a new home on our nearby neighbor The Moon, or do we make the trek across the solar system to Mars, the […]…

It is official, Artificial Intelligence is here and it is slowly taking over. But is that a bad thing? Yes. But is it really? Also yes, BUT we do have a member of the Brain Trust who is much more optimistic. In this episode, Dr. Michael Dennin lays out his argument on how AI isn’t […]Daniel J. Glenn által

Technology is a way to mark Man’s progress through time. With only a few exceptions, as a species we are constantly advancing forward, with each new gadget being built on the foundation of an old gizmo. Modern cell phones replaced the home phone that was connected to your wall, which replaced letters sent from far […]…