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Ep. 187 At What Temperature Does Hell Freeze Over?

“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 […]

09-12
53:16

Ep. 186 Super Men: The Good, The Bad, & The Terrifying

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.  […]

09-04
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Ep. 185 Navigating a Planet of the Apes Scenario

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 […]

05-02
59:04

Ep. 184 Living in an Irradiated 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 […]

04-24
56:42

Ep. 183 Genetically Altered, Adolescent, Karate Testudies

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 […]

04-17
56:21

Ep. 182 Stopping The Kennedy Assassination

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 […]

04-10
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Ep. 181 Replacing Yourself In Your Perfect Timeline

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 […]

04-03
54:49

Ep. 180 Daredevil & Echo

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, […]

03-27
56:51

Ep. 179 The Power of Greyskull

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 […]

03-21
52:51

Ep. 178 Surviving The Megalodon

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 […]

03-13
52:58

Ep. 177 Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory

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:  […]

03-06
53:16

Ep. 176 Granting Wishes

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 […]

02-28
48:54

Ep. 175 Keeping Your Brain In A Jar

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 […]

02-21
50:23

Ep. 174 The Quantum Power of Love

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 […]

02-14
48:43

Ep. 173 Planning the Perfect Christmas Redemption

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 […]

12-14
50:50

Ep. 172 When You Stare At Your Computer, Your Computer Stares At You

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 […]

12-06
58:12

Ep. 171 The Benefits of Genetic Succession

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 […]

11-30
54:42

Ep. 170 The Perfect Suit of Honor

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 […]

11-22
51:31

Ep. 169 The Ultimate Demolition Derby

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 […]

11-15
59:18

Ep. 168 Living in a Barbie 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.  […]

11-08
46:04

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