This episode celebrates our latest digital issue going live! Whose story will be voted "The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week"?
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Oct 21
Underwater Songbirds, Tea Bagging for Science, Um Yes Hello it's Spooky Lake Month!
Geo Rutherford joins the show to talk all things spooky lake month! Plus, Liz Clayton Fuller returns to explain how one songbird dives underwater, and Rachel talks about soiling undies... for science. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share y ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 7
On The Origin of Smooching, Mausoleum Madness, Chubby Cheetahs
Amanda Reed and Riley Black join the show to discuss the fat American cheetah, weird mausoleum culture, and where the heck kissing came from. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 23
Death by Trebuchet, Big Bird's Close Call, Dry Scooping Coffee
Shane Madej and Matt Real join the show from The Quizard's Pit! There's discussion of sending Big Bird to space (thank GOODNESS we didn't), a suspicious skeleton, and one writer who loved coffee a little too much. Check out The Quizard's Pit: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuizardsP ... Show More
52m 56s
Sep 2024
Coming Up On Science Vs [VIDEO]
We will be BACK with brand-new episodes in just one week! Join us for pun-packed science romps on microplastics, social media, climate tipping points, narcissism, fiber, lucid dreaming — and a ton more. Fact you Sept. 12! Video production by Bobby Lord. Mix and sound design by Bo ... Show More
3m 1s
Jan 2024
So Cultured Podcast TRAILER
<p>Welcome to the "SO CULTURED" podcast where science, tech, and a dash of sass collide! Join your hosts Liv, Yaz, and Taz on a journey through the latest in the world of science and technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, we dish up a blend of cutting-edge news, discov ... Show More
2m 34s
Jun 2022
Nightmare on Science Street
Today, we’re sharing a collection of spooky science stories. You’ll hear about a nightmare in the ocean, a nightmare on land, and even a nightmare … IN YOUR MIND. We talk to scientists including marine biologist, Dr. Olga Shpak and malacologist Jaynee Kim. Find our transcript her ... Show More
42m 28s
Jan 2022
Was That a Demon? (ft. Drinking the Koolaid) – Ep. 6
Stories in this episode: - Was That a Demon? by CeCe - Aliens, wtf? by Jennifer - My Story, by camsarria - Old Youngs Mill Bridge, by owlbewatchingyouCheck out Drinking The Koolaid at DTKPod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Seriously. Do it! All of the stories you've heard ... Show More
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