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Episode IXX: Star Wars

Jan 27th, 2016 54m 6s

Rebel scum Doug, Brandon, and returning guest Dan Oster (lostmoonradio.com) mind trick you into learning some of the science of a galaxy far far away.

Episode 18: Dreams

Dec 14th, 2015 52m 21s

Doug, Brandon, and special guest MFT Sherrill Lief deep dive into the unconscious to examine the neuroscience of sleep and the psychology of dreams.

Episode 17: Aviation

Oct 19th, 2015 53m 52s

Q&R takes to the skies as we cover the science of flight with special guest, former US Marine Corps pilot George Ampagoomian. Up, up, and away!

"The Martian" Special Episode

Oct 5th, 2015 45m 14s

Spoilers ahead: Brandon, Doug, and guest Bob Lief dropped this special episode to cover the science behind "The Martian", both the book and the new Ridley Scott film. We discuss scenes from both and cover what the film got right and wrong.

Episode 16: Animation

Aug 4th, 2015 51m 35s

Ever wonder how your favorite cartoon shows, movies, and video games are created? In this episode Brandon and Doug explore the science that brings animated characters and worlds to life.

Episode 15: Pluto

Jul 19th, 2015 47m 39s

The New Horizons space probe just flew past Pluto, so Brandon and Doug are here to make sense of our extraordinary former 9th planet.

Episode 14: Music

Jun 19th, 2015 1h 12m

Music is more than just notes on a scale. It incorporates math, physics, biology, psychology, and a host of other sciences. Doug, Brandon, and special guest Kyle explore all aspects of this critical part of the human experience.

Episode 13: Superheroes

May 4th, 2015 1h 5m

Science and comic book fans assemble! This time Doug and Brandon team up with superhero expert Jordan T. Maxwell and delve into the physics, biology, and "sciency wiency" stuff behind our favorite caped crusaders.

Episode 12: Climate Change

Mar 9th, 2015 46m 59s

This episode Brandon, Doug, and special guest climate scientist Stephanie Castle explore the ins and outs of our warming planet. We cover the reasons why mankind is heating our planet up, what we might see in a heated future, and the steps we

Quarks & Recreation: Episode 11 (Computers)

Jan 27th, 2015 51m 30s

Greetings, Programs! This episode Q&R tackles the 0s and 1s that make our modern world run. Join Doug, Brandon, and special computer expert Bob Lief for an exploration of the science behind cyberspace.

Episode 10: Zombies

Nov 11th, 2014 49m 39s

Brandon and Doug are joined by special guest Dan Oster from the hilarious Lost Moon Radio comedy show for an episode all about the science of zombies and surviving the zombie apocalypse.

Episode 9: Pseudoscience

Nov 2nd, 2014 33m 23s

This episode is a lightning round where Brandon (12) and Doug (34) cover a wide variety of junk science topics from astrology to homeopathic medicine, ghosts, and much more.

Episode 8: Germs

Sep 3rd, 2014 34m 31s

Brandon (12) and Doug (34) go on a fantastic voyage inside your body to cover the science behind prions and viruses and bacteria, oh my!

Episode 7: Aliens

Aug 18th, 2014 28m 9s

This episode Brandon (12) and Doug (34) ask "are we alone in the universe" and examine the science and facts behind the myths and misconceptions about extraterrestrials. We cover everything from Roswell, to SETI, to the Drake Equation and more

Episode 6: Dinosaurs

Aug 3rd, 2014 38m 5s

Brandon (11) and Doug (34) spared no expense on this podcast expedition to the dinosaurs of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Come join our paleontological discussion of all things thunder lizard. We even get to the science behi

Episode 5: The Solar System, Part 2

Jul 19th, 2014 41m 24s

Brandon and Doug complete the grand tour of the outer solar system, discussing Jupiter and everything beyond, and generally getting all up in Uranus. We also debunk the internet hoaxes behind Nibiru and Nemesis.

Episode 4: The Solar System, Part 1

Jul 5th, 2014 51m 43s

In part one of our two part series on the solar system Brandon (11) and Doug (34) discuss the rocky worlds of the inner solar system from Mercury to the Asteroid Belt. Also, Brandon adds some very small numbers together for startling results!

Episode 3: Time Travel

Jun 19th, 2014 43m 39s

Brandon, Doug, and special guest Darren get this podcast up to 88 mph for an in depth look at the science behind the science fiction of time travel. We cover how to time travel, when you can travel to, and what the possible consequences might

Episode 2: Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics

May 25th, 2014 31m 19s

This episode Doug (34) and his nephew Brandon (11) ask what's shaking, literally, as they delve into the science behind earthquakes and plate tectonics.

Quarks & Recreation - Episode 1 (Black Holes) (5/17/14)

May 18th, 2014 38m 10s

Greetings, programs! In our first episode of this comedy science podcast Doug (34) and his nephew Brandon (11) tackle black holes, the fabric of the universe, and string theory... you know... for kids!

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