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 old they are still technically …

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 old they are still technically …

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 take a look at this very possibility. We were i…

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 take a look at this very possibility. We were i…

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 is better than the one you are i…

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 is better than the one you are i…

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, and Echo who is deaf, you weaponize your other …

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, and Echo who is deaf, you weaponize your other …

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 a cowardly feline into Battle Cat? Also, what happens when the forces of scie…

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 a cowardly feline into Battle Cat? Also, what happens when the forces of scie…

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 […]…

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: […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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: […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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 […]…

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 […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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 […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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 […]…

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 […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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 […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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 […]…

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 […]…

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 […]…

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 […]…

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. […]…

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 […]…

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% […]…

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 […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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 […]由Daniel J. Glenn

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, […]…

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 […]…

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 […]…

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, […]…

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 […]…

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 […]…

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 […]…