The Good, the Bad, and the Science

200th Episode!

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

This is our final episode. We touch base with a few scientists like Dr. Alyssa Bell, Dr. Dan Blumstein, and Dr. Alan Castel and say our goodbyes. Thanks for listening!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING w/ Dr. Shannon Clark and Josh Covitt

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

If you have a child or plan to, this is a must listen because we chat with Dr. Shannon Clark and Josh Covitt about What to Expect When You’re Expecting!

FINCH w/ Dr. Alex Young and Kira Soltanovich

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder what Castaway would be like if Wilson was a robot? Thankfully, there’s FINCH! Hear Dr. Alex Young take on it with Kira Soltanovich!

A BEAUTIFUL MIND w/ Dr. Dilip Jeste and Chuck Nice

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0000

BREAKING BAD w/ Phil Cook and Matthew Broussard

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Today we’re cooking up some pure blue…uh…podcast content because we’re discussing Breaking Bad with Phil Cook and Matthew Broussard

JACKASS w/ Dr. Adam Goodcoff and Cole Garrett

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

How does the JACKASS crew survive such brutal stunts? And should we all try to do them for funzies? Join our guests Dr. Adam Goodcoff & Cole Garrettand find out!

DUNE w/ Julian Huguet and Justin Clark

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Time to get your darn head outta the sand and listen to this episode about DUNE with

EVOLVE w/ Patrick Aryee and Will Poznan

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Giraffes, frogs and fighter jets?! All of this and more is covered in this fun episode about EVOLVE with Patrick Aryee and Will Poznan

DON'T LOOK UP w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Jeff Horste

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Listen up! Look up! Wait, what’s up? Oh, I’ll explain, this episode unpacks DON’T LOOK UP w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Jeff Horsteso it’s all about climate change and how you, yes YOU, are going to save the planet!

LOKI w/ Dominic Andre and Julian Huguet

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

If you want to dive into topics like free will, Marvel, and multiple dimensions, than today is your LOKI day! Wow, what a pun! Listen as Dominic Andre and Julian Huguet help Ethan attempt to understand these fascinating concepts

SQUID GAME w/ Dr. Richard Brown and Austin Rogers

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

I told them not to but Austin Rogers and Dr. Richard J Brown insisted on playing SQUID GAME so tune in to see how it went!

LOOK WHO'S TALKING TOO w/ Dr. Kristina Uban and Justin Shepard

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

We got so much great feedback from babies around the world on our Look Who’s Talking episode that we decided to tackle Look Who’s Talking Too w/ Dr. Kristina Uban and Justin Shepard. Thanks for listening babies!

INVENTION OF LYING with Greg Bryant and Jacquie Brown

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Today we discuss The Invention Of Lying with _and _ so listen to find out how to most effectively mislead those closest to you!

FROZEN 2 w/ Jeff Opperman and Jake Jabbour

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

BLADERUNNER 2049 w/ Timothy Verstynen and Rebecca Delgado-Smith

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Ryan Gosling, flying cars, and holograms?! What else do you need? Today we breakdown BLADERUNNER 2049 w/ Timothy Verstynen and Rebecca Delgado-Smith

THE QUEEN OF METH w/ Michael McDonell, PhD + David Cross

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been dying to discuss the meth scene of the 80’s with David Cross and Dr. Michael McDonell. Somehow this dream has come true because today we break down QUEEN OF METH!

THE LAUNDRY GUY w/Lucy Cotton + RB Butcher

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Hey yucky accident prone listeners! Get your stains out properly by listening to this episode about THE LAUNDRY GUY w/ RB Butcher and Lucy Cotton.

Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/goodbadscience to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

PUSHING THE LINE w/Garrett Lisi + Reggie Watts

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

High-lining seems impossible both mentally and physically. Find out what it takes as we discuss PUSHING THE LINE with Garrett Lisi and Reggie Watts!

RED PLANET w/ Ken Savin and Carla Toro

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

As RED PLANET has taught us, breathing on Mars is actually easy peezy no problemo. Ken Savin and Carla Toro break it all down on today’s episode!

CHOPPED 420 w/ Dr. Peter Grinspoon + Ashley Ray

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

What happens when you mix a cooking competition with weed? On this week's episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we answer all your weed related questions and discuss the Discovery Plus original Chopped 420!

MYSTERIOUS PLANET w/Jeff Parrish + Andy Richter

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

On this week's episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science we are talking to Andy Richter and Jeff Parish all about the Discovery Plus Original "Mysterious Planet"! Listen now to learn more about Komodo Dragons, Spectral Tarsiers and more incredible animals!

SNOWPIERCER w/ Dr. Sammy Ramsey and Murahd Shawki

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Grab some insect-filled protein blocks and check out this episode about SNOWPIERCER with Dr. Sammy Ramsey and Murahd Shawki

BEYOND BORDERS w/Sabrina Thompson + Jon Glaser

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Tune into today's episode where we discuss the Discovery + original Beyond Boarders!

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE w/ Steve Cirbus + Sydnee Washington

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Dating is hard enough, but try being naked, on an island with 15 strangers all looking for love! On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we are discussing the Discovery + original NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE. We talk about surviving the elements, and dating disasters!

STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY w/ Dr. Andrew Rader & Kyle June Williams

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Teleport some knowledge into your brain by listening to this episode about STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY w/ Dr. Andrew Rader & Kyle June Williams !

DR. PIMPLE POPPER w/ Dr. Loretta Ciraldo + Jackie Johnson

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Pimple Popper needs no introduction. You've probably seen Dr. Lee's viral videos all over the internet of her removing some of the craziest skin growths you've ever seen. On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we talk all things pimples, skin, and dermatology with Dr. Loretta Ciraldo and Jackie Johnson. Tune in to learn some awesome skin facts as we discuss the Discovery + original DR. PIMPLE POPPER.

CHASING OCEAN GIANTS w/Charlie Young and Todd Barry

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Calling all whale lovers! In this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we are getting up close and personal with the world's largest ocean giant. Join Charlie Young and Todd Barry as we discuss the Discovery+ original CHASING OCEAN GIANTS.

MEET THE MEERKATS w/ Tim Clutton-Brock + Jackie Tohn

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

If Timone from Lion King is the only Meerkat you've heard of, then stop what you're doing and listen to this week's episode of The Good, The Bad and The Science right now! On this week's episode we talk to Tim Clutton-Nrock and Jackie Tohn all about the Discovery + series MEET THE MEERKATS! We discuss the illegal wildlife trade, and celebrate as the Meerkats are returned to their homes.

JUDI DENCH'S WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE w/ Eddie Game and Baron Vaughn

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Did you know Judi Dench has adopted 3 Orangutans? Did you know that a centipede can kill a human? On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we are joined by biologist, Eddie Game, and actor/comedian/writer, Baron Vaughn, to discuss these questions and more in the Discovery+ original JUDI DENCH’S WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE.

BATTLEBOTS: BOUNTY HUNTERS w/ Chris Atkeson and Atsuko Okatsuka

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Would you trust Alexa to babysit your kids? Are robots taking over the world? On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we answer those questions and deep dive into all the mechanics and realities of the battlebots from the Discovery+ original BATTLEBOTS: BOUNTY HUNTERS. Listen now to hear what robotics engineer, Chris Atkeson, and actor/comedian/writer, Atsuko Okatsuka have to say about Battlebots!

ATTACK OF THE MURDER HORNETS w/ Greg Proops and Chris Helzer

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Are murder hornets as scary as we think they are? On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we discuss the Discovery+ original ATTACK OF THE MURDER HORNETS with ecologist, Chris Helzer, and comedian, Greg Proops.

HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS w/ Kenneth Harris and Dana Gould

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

What happens when a flat-Earther tries to make a homemade rocket? Find out that and more on this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science. Featuring mechanical engineer, Kenneth Harris, and writer and comedian, Dana Gould, tune in as we explore the Discovery+ original HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS.

THE SWIM w/ Joel Kim Booster and Dr. Sara-Jeanne Royer

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Get out your snorkel and blend up your chicken because it's time to discuss THE SWIM w/ Joel Kim Booster and Dr. Sara-Jeanne Royer!

THE SHALLOWS w/ Shannon Johnson and Sarah Claspell

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Stitch up your leg with your earring and sit yourself down on a rock with your closest seagull friend because we're discussing THE SHALLOWS w/ Shannon Johnson and Sarah Claspell!

PLANET OF THE APES (2001) w/ Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker and Nick Luciano

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Think humans smell better than apes? You clearly haven't listened to this episode about Planet of the Apes (2001) w/ Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker and Nick Luciano!

JOHN CARTER w/ Schmab and Dr. Andrew Knoll

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Jump into this wild episode about JOHN CARTER w/ Schmab and Dr. Andrew Knoll!

47 METERS DOWN w/ Paige Weldon & Prof Charlie Huveneers

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

About to get into a shark cage? Maybe listen to this episode about 47 METERS DOWN w/ Paige Weldon & Prof Charlie Huveneers first! Might help!

SHARKNADO w/ Dr. David Shiffman & Hannah Garces

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

It's raining sharks! Hallelujah, it's raining sharks! Learn all about these interesting creatures on today's ep about SHARKNADO w/ Dr. David Shiffman & Hannah Garces.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN w/ Ross Bryant & Dr. Dany Spencer Adams

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Cookies, meat-eating plants, and drunk spiders?! Find out why we discuss these seemingly unrelated things on today's ep!

ZOOTOPIA w/ Dr. Aaron Blaisdell & Michael Longfellow

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

What's with bunnies and carrots?! Brilliant questions like this get answered on today's show about ZOOTOPIA w/ Dr. Aaron Blaisdell & Michael Longfellow!

THE CONJURING w/ Inessa Frantowski & Julian Huguet

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

We've all been there, right? You move into a spooky new house, all the clocks stop at a specific time, you have unexplained bruises and a demon barfs into your mouth to possess you. So annoying! Well, today we're gonna tell you how to avoid all that because we're discussing THE CONJURING w/ Inessa Frantowski & Julian Huguet. Join us!

BABY GENIUSES w/ Dr. Shannon O'dell

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Think your child might be a genius with super strength and Jedi mind control? Find out on today's ep!

HAPPY FEET w/ Charlie Young and Josh Waldron

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Since you can't fly, dive into this super fun episode about HAPPY FEET featuring Charlie Young and Josh Waldron!

SEX EDUCATION w/ Dr. Tessa Commers and Kyla KA

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Didn't pay attention in Sex-Ed? We got you covered! Today we break down the pilot episode of SEX EDUCATION w/ Dr. Tessa Commers and Kyla KA!

WAR GAMES w/ Sean Morrow and Tristan Guyette

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Quick, before the world blows itself up with nukes, listen to this episode about WAR GAMES w/ Sean Morrow and Tristan Guyette!

THE FUGITIVE w/ Brent Weinbach and Dr. John Dussel

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Today we dive (off of a dam) into THE FUGITIVE w/ Brent Weinbach and Dr. John Dussel!

The Good, The Bad, and The Science

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Just a heads-up mini-sode to let you know about some changes that'll be coming soon.

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA w/ Nan Hauser and Danny Jolles

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

The legend of Moby Dick is interesting but the legend of Nan Hauser is EPIC! Listen to Nan and the hilarious Danny Jolles discuss IN THE HEART OF THE SEA on today's ep!

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MADAGASCAR w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Zach Reino

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Today we break out of the zoo to discuss MADAGASCAR w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Zach Reino! Learn all about biodiversity, lions, lemurs, penguins and hippos! Oh my!

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SIDE EFFECTS w/ Dr. Sapna Parikh and Jonathan Lorenzo

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Today we discuss antidepressants, big pharma, and much more!

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AFTER EARTH w/ Billy Almon and Will Westwater

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Learn how to completely rid yourself of fear and how to properly use "biomimicry" in a sentence at your next dinner party on today's ep about AFTER EARTH with Billy Almon and Will Westwater!

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THE MEG w/ Dr. Cinda Scott and Joe Kwaczala

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Huge prehistoric sharks, futuristic submersibles, and a ripped Jason Statham?! This podcast records itself! Today we dive into THE MEG with Dr. Cinda Scott and Joe Kwaczala!

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SCRUBS (S1, Ep9) w/ Dr. John Dussel and Dahlya Glick

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

What's it take to be a doctor? What's surgery all about? And why does Dahlya want to kill half the population? Find out as we discuss SCRUBS (S1, Ep9) w/ Dr. John Dussel and Dahlya Glick!

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MONSTERS, INC. w/ Jessica Malaty Rivera and Mimi Von Schack

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Today we discuss MONSTERS, INC and get all caught up on Covid-19 information with Jessica Malaty Rivera and Mimi Von Schack!

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THE BIG YEAR w/ Dr. Patrick Doran and Joshua Starkman

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

I hope you've been saving up because it's time to take an entire year off to look at a bunch of birds! Today we discuss THE BIG YEAR w/ Dr. Patrick Doran and Joshua Starkman!

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CONCUSSION w/ Patrick Kelly and Eric Jackowitz

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Down Set...PODCAST! In our discussion about CONCUSSION*, we break down head injuries and much more with Eric Jackowitz and Patrick Kelly!

* = Concussion discussion is Eric's joke. Credit where credit is due.

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SOUND OF METAL w/ Dr. Peter Ivory and Michael Feld

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

CRANK IT UP! But not too loud actually because that'll cause hearing damage. Learn the perfect volume and other great factoids on today's ep about SOUND OF METAL with Dr. Peter Ivory and Michael Feld!

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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS w/ Brad Carl and Sammy Obeid

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Look up and open wide cause today we’re talking about CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS w/ Brad Carl and Sammy Obeid. Bon appetit!

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HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS w/ Dr. Dany Spencer Adams and Ryan Barton

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Hey Wizards! Hop through the brick wall and come on back to Hogwartz because we're discussing HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS w/ Dr. Dany Spencer Adams and Ryan Barton!

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GATTACA w/ Dr. Alex Dainis and Jessica McKenna

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Want to change your eye color, skin cells, blood type, or height so that you can finally visit Titan?! This is the ep for you! Join Ethan and his two delightful guests Dr. Alex Dainis and Jessica McKenna!

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AMONG US w/ Dr. Shannon Odell, RJ Thieneman and Aaron Bleyaert

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

When you play AMONG US, are you freaking out about lying or are you not freaking out enough?! We dive into the science of this fun game with Dr. Shannon Odell, RJ Thieneman and Aaron Bleyaert!

PARASITE w/ Robert Henderson and Julia Lindon

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Billionaires and fleas on the same podcast? What's it about? The worst stuff on Earth?! No, it's about the Academy award winning film PARASITE! Ethan discusses this masterpiece with Robert Henderson and Julia Lindon!

MOANA w/ Danni Washington and Tom McGovern

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

If I get an animal tattooed on my back, will I become that animal in the next life? Get answers to important questions like that and more on this episode about MOANA w/ Danni Washington and Tom McGovern!

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS w/Julian Huguet and Matt Taylor

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Tis' the season to be SCARY!? Today we break down a classic holiday film, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS w/science communicator Julian Huguet and animator Matt Taylor!

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THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY w/ Pallavi Gunalan and Alec James Milewski

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Did mice create the Earth? Are dolphins squeaking to try and warn us about impending doom? These important questions and more will be answered as we discuss THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY with Pallavi Gunalan and Alec James Milewski!

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WORLD WAR Z w/ Maren Hunsberger and Mark Smalls

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Zombies AND Brad Pitt?! Sign me up! Today we break down WORLD WAR Z w/ Maren Hunsberger and Mark Smalls. You can't run away from this ep!

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50 FIRST DATES w/ Dr. Shannon Odell and Andrew Orolfo

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Remember that movie 50 FIRST DATES? If not, you might have one of the memory conditions we discuss on this show! We've got Dr. Shannon Odell and Andrew Orolfo to help us break it all down. Tune in!

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FREE BIRDS w/ Lindsay Ames and Matt Miller

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Today Ethan talks turkey with Lindsey Ames and Matt Miller because Thanksgiving is around the corner!

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SILENCE OF THE LAMBS w/ Dr. Brian Brown and Zach Broussard

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Love eating and/or skinning people? Perfect! This is the movie/podcast for you. We've got two ol' pals on the show to break down this classic, Dr. Brian Brown and Zach Broussard!

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CHILDREN OF MEN w/ Dr. Lambourne and Steph Tolev

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Things are totally not CHILL...dren of Men... in this movie... But we've got two amazing guests to break it all down! It's the mysterious Dr. Lambourne and Steph Tolev! Enjoy!

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KNOCKED UP w/ Dr. Staci Tanouye and Noëlle Horelik

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Today we're breaking down KNOCKED UP with Dr. Staci Tanouye and Noëlle Horelik! If there's a funnier movie about pregnancy, let us know.

EVEREST w/ Dr. Sapna Parikh and Zac Garred

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

We've reached the peak of podcasting because we've got Dr. Sapna Parikh and Zac Garred discussing EVEREST! Grab your O2 and let's go!

RAMPAGE w/ Cecily Breaux and Alex Dainis

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The Rock + mutated animals?! What more do you want?? A podcast about it?!?! Ok, fine! We discuss RAMPAGE with Cecily Breaux and Alex Dainis! Tune in!

GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE w/Paul Goetz and Jordan Veasley

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Watch out for that...podcast? But it's just audio...? Anyway, today we're discussing GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE w/Paul Goetz and Jordan Veasley! It's a jungle of fun! Is that a saying? Nope!

SERENITY w/ Dr. Amy Lo and Veronica Osorio

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Need to learn how to make jokes while engaged in sci-fi combat? Serenity is for you! Today we break it down with Dr. Amy Lo and Veronica Osorio!

SHAUN OF THE DEAD w/ Timothy Verstynen and Brendan Steere

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Zombies, romance, electro, and Simon Pegg? What more could you want?! We're discussing the amazing Shaun of the Dead with Timothy Verstynen and Brendan Steere! Get into it!

PATCH ADAMS w/ Dr. Priyanka Wali and Emily Catalano

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Put on your red nose because today we're discussing PATCH ADAMS with Dr. Priyanka Wali and Emily Catalano! Just like the movie, we tackle a bunch of issues and try to have fun while doing it. Join us!

GOOD BOYS w/ Dr. Tessa Commers and Lincoln Mondy

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Good boys, good boys, whatcha gonna do? Wait, sorry, wrong movie. Today we discuss all things puberty because the film in question is the R-rated comedy GOOD BOYS! Hear from two amazing guests: Lincoln Mondy and Dr. Tessa Commers!

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE w/ Marie Soledad and Dany Adams

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

You can actually fly on a broomstick?! Learn how and whole bunch more on today's magical episode about HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE featuring two wonderful wizards: Marie Soledad and Dany Adams!

WESTWORLD w/ Reggie Watts and David Eagleman

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Worlds collide on this magical episode! Listen to the legendary combination of Reggie Watts and David Eagleman as they discuss Westworld!

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY w/ Moiya McTier and Ever Mainard

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

How do they guard the entire galaxy? Get the answers to riveting questions like that and way more important questions on today's ep with Moiya McTier and Ever Mainard about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY!

SAVAGE KINGDOM w/ Alex Cooke Special Episode

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Some say Alex Cooke is an inspiration for spending two years in Botswana filming the National Geographic show SAVAGE KINGDOM...I say he's out of his mind. This dude sleeps next to lions all by himself. Either way I had the honor of speaking to him live from his dad's car! Check it out!

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN w/ Tim Bono, KarenLee Poter and Cam Poter

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

This episode is presented in black and white but don't worry, it's an audio medium so you won't notice. We're discussing the classic film YOUNG FRAKENSTEIN with Tim Bono, KarenLee Poter and Cam Poter.

SANCTUM w/ David Brankovits and Alice Wetterlund

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0000

SANCTUM is all about cave diving so I hope you will DIVE into this episode (Get it? Because of the cave diving thing? Oh you didn't need an explanation because it was obvious? Ok cool, my bad) with David Brankovits and Alice Wetterlund!

FIGHT CLUB w/ Dr. Andrew Huberman and Aliya Kamalova

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

This is Jack's podcast. Tune in to learn all about beating people up while shirtless in a sketchy basement. Ok, not really. We discuss the neuroscience of FIGHT CLUB with Dr. Andrew Huberman and Aliya Kamalova!

DR. DOLITTLE w/ Dr. Evan Antin and Danny Jolles

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Wanna know what your pets are saying? We crack the code as we break down DR. DOLITTLE with Danny Jolles and Dr. Evan Antin!

SHARK TALE w/ Chad Wiggins & Natalie Smith

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

What if the mob lived in the ocean?! Find out on this episode about SHARK TALE with Natalie Smith and Chad Wiggins!

TWISTER w/ Harold Brooks and Aaron Bleyaert & RJ Thieneman

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Get sucked into this episode about TWISTER with Aaron Bleyaert & RJ Thieneman and Harold Brooks!

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW w/ Dr. Tom Matthews and Aristotle Acevedo

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Global warming can lead to global cooling?! Find out as we discuss THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW with Dr. Tom Matthews and Aristotle Acevedo!

LOOK WHO'S TALKING w/ Kristina Uban and Justin Shepherd

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Finally an episode about babies! Helping Ethan learn about these tiny, cute, precious angels is Kristina Uban and Justin Shepherd!

THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU w/ Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer and Wil Fulton

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Grab your beanie and glock because today we're discussing THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU with Oceanographer Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer and Wil Fulton.

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ANT-MAN AND THE WASP w/ Don Lincoln and Dory Greenberg

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

You know what they say, two superheroes are better than one. Ok, no one says that but HEY, this episode goes big on really small stuff, so that's fun! We've the wonderful Dory Greenberg and Don Lincoln. Check it out!

THE LITTLE MERMAID w/Shannon Johnson and Anat Eshel

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Under the Sea! Under the Sea! Down here the podcast sounds like garbage but at least it's free! Today we speak with Shannon Johnson and Anat Eshel about the Disney classic THE LITTLE MERMAID!

THE HAPPENING w/ Evan Groover and Ever Mainard

Tue, 19 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Evan, Ever and Ethan! What else could you possibly want? Today we discuss what the heck happened in THE HAPPENING!

CARRIERS w/ Dr. Pamela Douglas and Emilie Hagen

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

JUMANJI w/ Alie Ward and Jonathan Morvay

Tue, 05 May 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Step into JUMANJI with Jonathan Morvay and Alie Ward. Plus a special intro with Rhys Darby!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES w/ Brian Fisher and Drew Miller

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

FERNGULLY w/ Dr. Rae Wynn Grant and Rosebud Baker

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

We gotta stop being FernDUMMIES and start saving the rainforest! We break down FERNGULLY today with two amazing guests: Rosebud Baker and Dr, Rae Wynn-Grant. Check out Rae on the new Nat Geo show BORN WILD and Rosebud's podcast Devil's Advocate with Rosebud Baker.

PASSENGERS w/ Jason Clark and Nrthview

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Wait if they're the only ones awake... and they're the passengers... WHO IS DRIVING?! Find out on this fun filled episode with special guests Nrthview & Jason Clark!

HOMEWARD BOUND w/ Rocky Kanaka and Kylie Boardman

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Can two dogs and a cat find their way to their owners? Can they outsmart a mountain lion?! The answers to these burning questions and many more await you inside this episode. Ethan is joined by two wonderful guests: Kyle Boardman and host of the new podcast from The Dodo "An animal saved my life", Rocky Kanaka. That podcast comes out on Thursday so check it out!

CONTAGION w/ Maren Hunsberger and Greg Foot

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Wipe down your phone and then click play on this fun-filled episode about our current pandemic! Maren Hunsberger and Greg Foot, the co-hosts of the amazing new Seeker podcast Surprisingly Brilliant, join Ethan to discuss CONTAGION and of course, all things Coronavirus.

THE BOURNE IDENTITY w/Paul Goetz and Dr. Steve Ramirez

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Why does Jason Bourne remember how to kick so much ass and yet can't remember his own gosh darn name?! And why can't I remember to fold my laundry as soon as the dryer dings? Answers like these and more await you on this special episode that Ethan recorded in his bedroom while sitting on the floor because that's where the wifi works better! We've got a couple fantastic guests: our old pal Paul Goetz and our new best friend Dr. Steve Ramirez.

Coronavirus check in w/ Aliya Kamalova

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI w/ Robert Hurt and Eric Jackowitz

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

FAST AND FURIOUS w/Alonzo Bodden and Matt Farah

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Accelerate into today's show because we're talking cars, engines, bikes, mods, scooters and more! We've got Alonzo Bodden and Matt Farah discussing FAST AND FURIOUS!

BLACK MIRROR: HATED IN THE NATION w/Emily Feld and Dr. Aaron Blaisdell

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

The only thing more exciting than robotic bees is finally getting to hear from our own associate producer Emily Feld! She's on the show today with our old pal Dr. Aaron Blaisdell (Professor of Psychology - UCLA)!

SEVEN WORLDS ONE PLANET w/ Jonny Keeling and Addie Weyrich

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

How the heck do they make PLANET EARTH?! Jeez Louise I wish I could ask someone who has worked on it for 20+ years. Now THAT would be a crazy podcast. Well thankfully some sort of BBC genie has granted my wish because we've got the legendary Jonny Keeling and our delightful ol' pal Addie Weyrich in the studio to discuss this iconic show.

For everything Addie, check out: https://www.addieweyrich.com/

SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE w/ Tracy Marquez and Lauren Esposito

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Need something fun and educational to listen to while you're jumping off buildings and interacting with beings from different dimensions? We've got you covered! Today we discuss SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE with Tracy Marquez and Dr. Lauren Esposito!

JOKER w/ Cara Santa Maria and Danny Palumbo

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

A superhero movie about the villain?! We're discussing JOKER with Cara Santa Maria from National Geographic's Brain Games and Danny Palumbo!

READY PLAYER ONE w/Alisher Kamalov and Dominick D'Aniello

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

A podcast about VR?! I guess it really is 2020. Today we break down READY PLAYER ONE with two amazing people: Alisher Kamalov and Dominick D'Aniello (Senior Software Engineer at Mozilla). Enjoy!

SEVEN WORLDS ONE PLANET: AUSTRALIA w/ Dr. Emma Napper and Zac Garred

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

G'day! Today we have a very special episode about the brand new BBC show SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET. Specifically the first episode which is entitled AUSTRALIA. We're so lucky to be joined by one of the producers of the show, Dr. Emma Napper, and Australian actor Zac Garred! Please help save Australia and all of it's wonders by donating at www.wwf.org.au/.

BLACK MIRROR: BANDERSNATCH w/ Jacob Jeffries and Dr. Dan Ames (Researcher at the Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab of UCLA)

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

This episode is a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE audio experience. At various points in the podcast you can choose to turn up the volume or even plug in headphones. It's a crazy upside-down mind maze! Tune in to learn if we have free will and hear from our amazing guests Jacob Jeffries and Dr. Dan Ames (UCLA)

SULLY w/ Alec Owen and Dr. Alan Castel

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0000

America's Dad plays an American hero flying an American plane onto an American river? This might be our most patriotic show ever. Or our dumbest episode summary ever. Either way we've got two lovely guests: Alec Owen and Dr. Alan Castel. Enjoy!

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) w/ Dr. Dan Ames & Lindsay Ames

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Dr. Dan Ames (UCLA Pyschology dept) and Lindsay Ames (no relation... for real, just a coincidence) are here to discuss something mean, vile and foul. And we're not talking about Ethan's body odor.

THE SANDLOT w/ Irene Tu & Dr. Jennifer Silvers (Asst. Professor of Developmental Psychology at UCLA)

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

If you love baseball, big dogs, and vomit then this is the movie for you! We're talking about THE SANDLOT today with two wonderful guests: Irene Tu and Dr. Jennifer Silvers! Join us and learn a bunch!

AIR BUD w/ Dr. Evan Antin and Zach Reino

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Woof woof ruff ruff - don't speak dog? That translates to "We are thrilled to have Dr. Evan Antin (Evan Goes Wild) and Zach Reino (Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast) on the show to discuss AIR BUD!

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES w/ Sean Tracy & Dr. Jeff Silverman

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we slice into the turkey, I mean, movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles! It's a comedy classic that is perfect for families to enjoy (except for that one scene...) and to help Ethan break it down, we've got Sean Tracy and Dr. Jeff Silverman! Enjoy!

LUCY w/ Jake Adams & Dr. Martin Monti (Psychology Professor - UCLA)

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Want to watch Scarlett Johansson defy gravity, shoot people, talk like a computer and SCHOOL Morgan Freeman? You're gonna love LUCY! Today we've got Jake Adams and Dr. Martin Monti (Psychology Professor - UCLA) discussing the brain!

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY w/ Matt Jones and Dr. Andrew Rader

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Two titans are in the studio today and— pew pew pew pew LOOKOUT! Whew, thankfully I'm really good at dodging stormtrooper laser blasty thingies. Anyway, I don't have much time so enjoy the episode because it's Rogue ONEderful! Seriously, we're going ROGUE...one. Ok I'll leave. Sorry. pew pew AHHHHH my shoulder! I SAID I'LL LEAVE! RELAX! Ugh my friggin' shoulder. Jeez.

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY w/ Nick Mandernach and Dr. Avi Adhikari

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

You won't need boots, clothes or a motorcycle to listen to this episode about TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY! We've got two superb guests: Nick Mandernach and Dr. Avi Adhikari (Asst Professor of Psychology - UCLA). Enjoy!

THE SHINING w/ Johnny Pemberton & Dr. Rena Repetti

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Spending 5 months in an empty, snowed-in hotel? Download this podcast so you don't do anything...wacky! Today we chip away at Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking horror film: The Shining! Ethan is joined by comedian/actor Johnny Pemberton and Dr. Rena Repetti (Professor of Psychology - UCLA).

JURASSIC WORLD w/ Sophia Hocini and Dr. Alyssa Bell (Paleontologist - Natural History Museum of LA County)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

If you like dinosaurs and running in heels, this is the movie for you! Today we breakdown JURASSIC WORLD for generations of humans to discover millions of years from now. Hope they still have podcasts! We've got the delightful Sophia Hocini and our ol' pal Dr. Alyssa Bell (Paleontologist - Natural History Museum of LA County)!

JAWS w/ Chelsea Frank & Dr. Daniel Blumstein (Professor - Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA)

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:41:00 -0000

It's everyone's favorite beach BBQ party movie - JAWS! But will you learn more about sharks or marmots during this episode? Listen to find out! We're thrilled to have travel writer Chelsea Frank, Dr. Daniel Blumstein (Professor - Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA) and the same ol' dumbo host as always!

(This episode had an audio issue originally that has been fixed in this version)

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND w/ Winston Carter & Dr. Alan Castel

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0000

We finally tackle a film that's been requested since the launch of the pod! Ethan chats about the brain with Dr. Alan Castel (Author of Better with Age and Professor in the Department of Psychology at UCLA) and comedian Winston Carter!

TARZAN w/ Addie Weyrich & Dr. Greg Bryant

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

You'll be in my heart...if you listen to this episode! Ethan sits down with Addie Weyrich and Dr. Greg Bryant (UCLA Professor and Vice Chair - Department of Communication)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home w/ Brad Sulnitzer, Joey Orton, and Trace Dominguez

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Traveling back in time to kidnap a couple of whales? No, you didn't accidentally take PCP, it's the plot of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home! We break it all down with Brad Sulnitzer, Joey Orton, and Trace Dominguez, so jump in! The water is...filled with time traveling whales.

ADAPTATION w/ Nadia Osman & Dr. Kenneth Chapin (Postdoctoral Research Associate at The University of Arizona)

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

A podcast about a movie about the guy writing the movie about a book about orchids?! YIKES! Sort this mess out with Nadia Osman and Dr. Kenneth Chapin!

SAN ANDREAS w/ Dr. Men-Andrin Meier and Jeff Leach

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Shake things up a bit and listen to this episode while drinking a milkshake? Or just listen how you normally do. Either way it's SAN ANDRES day so we're discussing earthquakes with Dr. Men-Andrin Meier and Jeff Leach!

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY w/ Hannah Einbinder & Dr. Peter Nonacs

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Turn on your mini-monolith and check out this episode about 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY! We've got Hannah Einbinder and Dr. Peter Nonacs (Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology - UCLA) discussing all things evolution.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND w/ Marcos Gonzales & Natalia Reagan

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

What could possibly go wrong at a place called SKULL ISLAND? Find out on this wild episode with Marcos Gonzales and Natalia Reagan (Anthropologist/Primatologist). Learn about apes, gorillas and...skull crawlers?

INSIDE OUT w/ Marie Watschke & Dr. Megan Herting

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Are there actually tiny cartoons in our brains?! Hear the answer to this burning question on today's episode about the film INSIDE OUT with our guests Marie Watschke & Dr. Megan Herting!

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD w/ Dallas Taylor

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Take a deep dive into your ears with the host of Twenty Thousand Hertz, Dallas Taylor. We explore the amazing sound in MAD MAX: FURY ROAD!

SIGNS w/ Danny Jolles & Dr. Douglas LaRowe

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Put on your tin foil hats and leave a bunch of water around your living room because we're discussing SIGNS today! Learn about crop circles, the subsurface of the ocean and much more with Danny Jolles and Dr. Douglas LaRowe!

GODZILLA (2014) w/ Paul Goetz and Natalia Reagan

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0000

There's a ZILLAion reasons why you should listen to this episode! 1) Paul Goetz is on it! 2) Natalia Reagan (Anthropologist/Primatologist) is back! 3) You can finally let out your rage about the lack of Cranston in this movie WHILE listening to a podcast! Wow! What a deal!

FIRST MAN w/ Mark Hadley & Amy Shira Teitel

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with this episode about FIRST MAN! We've got Mark Hadley and Amy Shira Teitel (Author and Space Historian) discussing everything from Gemini 8 to Apollo 11 to whether or not they pooped on the moon!

Be sure to check out Discovery’s Confessions from Apollo on Discovery Go.

THE LION KING w/ Robin Tran & Dr. Aaron Blaisdell

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Makuna Hatata! Learn all about lions, tigers, and hyenas (not bears) on this episode about THE LION KING with Robin Tran and Dr. Aaron Blaisdell (Professor of Psychology - UCLA).

MEN IN BLACK w/ Karah Preiss & Dr. Rana Adhikari

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Today we discuss a movie that was based on a hit song called MEN IN BLACK. We talk about aliens, quantum physics and AI. If you're listening in your car, do not press the little red button.

BONUS! APOLLO: MISSIONS TO THE MOON w/ director Tom Jennings

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:01:00 -0000

Honoring the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, National Geographic has premiered APOLLO: MISSIONS TO THE MOON and director Tom Jennings joined us to discuss the film.

WATERWORLD w/ Jenny Jaffe & Dr. Kritsy Forsgren

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Put down your beakers of urine and check out this episode about WATERWORLD! Learn all about gills, fish, Exxon Valdez and more with Jenny Jaffe and Dr. Kritsy Forsgren (Associate Professor of Biological Science - California State University Fullerton)!

MEMENTO w/ Alana Johnston & Dr. Aaron Blaisdell

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

I was going to tattoo this episode summary on my chest but I think this might be easier for all of you to see... Anyways today we're breaking down MEMENTO with Alana Johnston and Dr. Aaron Blaisdell (Professor of Psychology - UCLA)! Learn about short term memory loss and how to improve your memory! That's important, remember?

PUMPING IRON w/ Jackie Tohn & Dr. James Hicks

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Stop looking at your deltoids in the mirror for a second and check out this podcast about PUMPING IRON! Actually you can listen while looking at your deltoids so... carry on. We've got the delightful Jackie Tohn and the extraordinarily polite Dr. James Hicks (Director of the Center for Exercise Medicine and Sports Sciences at the School of Biological Science at UC Irvine). By the end of this episode, you should be strong as heck!

RATATOUILLE w/ Thomas Lennon & Dr. Jim Dines

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Help! Someone call Lt. Jim Dangle! Holy moly, he's already here?! YES! This week we are discussing RATATOUILLE with the one and only Thomas Lennon! Joining him is our old friend Dr. Jim Dines (Natural History Museum - Collections Manager, Mammalogy). Learn all about rats, french cuisine and Tom's ukulele skills!

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR w/ Brandon T. Snider & Dr. Frank Macabenta

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

ALERT! Calling all indie film fans! We finally take a break from big blockbuster movies and cover an adorable micro-budget rom-com called AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. We speak with author Brandon T. Snider and Dr. Frank Macabenta (Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Caltech). Enjoy!

HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS w/ Ryan Barton & Dr. Benjamin "Max" Adams

Tue, 28 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Hey! Down here! Today we're talking about HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS with comedian/actor Ryan Barton and Dr. Benjamin "Max" Adams (Postdoctoral fellow at the Natural History Museum). Learn all about ants, scorpions, and how baseballs fix advanced technology!

VOLCANO w/ Mekki Leeper & Dr. Laura Kerber

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

This week we're diving head-first into VOLCANO! Ouch! Our guests are comedian Mekki Leeper (Control Room) and Dr. Laura Kerber (Research Scientist at JPL). We touch on lava, magma, rocks, the 90's and all things VOLCANO!

BONUS: Introducing Science Rules! with Bill Nye

Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Bill Nye is on a mission to change the world— one phone call at a time. On his new podcast, Science Rules!, he tackles the curliest questions on just about anything in the universe. Perhaps you’ve wondered: Should I stop eating cheeseburgers to combat climate change? How often should I really be washing my pillowcase? Can I harvest energy from all those static-electricity shocks I get in the winter? Science Rules! Is out NOW - find it in your favorite podcast app.

A BUG'S LIFE w/ Andrew Sarlo & Dr. Benjamin Adams

Tue, 14 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Climb into your favorite wooden fake bird because this episode is all about A Bug's Life! Ethan speaks with record producer Andrew Sarlo and postdoctoral fellow at the Natural History Museum, Dr. Benjamin "Max" Adams about Ants, Grasshoppers, ladybugs and why Max loves to lick insects.

THE AVENGERS (2012) w/ Daniel & Jorge

Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Assemble... inside your car or gym or whatever and listen to this week's episode about THE AVENGERS! Ethan is joined by Thor himself! Oh sorry that was a typo. Ethan is joined by Daniel and Jorge of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe!

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI w/ Reggie Watts & Maggie Williams

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

It's our first birthday! Our Podversary! To celebrate we've brought back Reggie Watts to break down STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI with Maggie Williams (Systems Engineer at JPL). Tune in to learn about Space crafts, space fuel, gravity, hover crafts and hear Reggie sing some Yoda quotes! Thanks for this fantastic year!!

ANACONDA w/ Nicole Aimée Schreiber & Dr. Greg Pauly

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Jump off a waterfall and right into a snake's mouth because this week we've got Nicole Aimée Schreiber and Dr. Greg Pauly discussing ANACONDA! It's an extra long episode for a movie about an extra long snake. Enjoy!

OUTBREAK w/ Zoë Klar & Dr. Beth Lazazzera

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Wash your hands and cover your mouth because we're diving into OUTBREAK! The wonderful Zoë Klar (The Jim Jefferies Show) and Dr. Beth Lazazzera (Associate Professor, UCLA) help us understand Ebola, The Flu, and why this movie is obsessed with helicopters.

BLACK PANTHER w/ Adam Tsekhman & McCall Edwards

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

️BLACK PANTHER! One of our top requested movies has finally arrived via odd-shaped hover ship. Adam Tsekhman and acoustician, McCall Edwards, absolutely Kill...monger it on this ep. Learn about anechoic chambers, soundproof propaganda, and forensic acousticians!

ICE AGE w/ Eric Jackowitz & Laura Tewksbury

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Learn all about Wolly Mammoths, Saber-Toothed Tigers (Cats) and so much more as we break down ICE AGE! The brilliant Eric Jackowitz and Laura Tewksbury embark on a freezing cold audio adventure into a tar pit of knowledge. Come on in, the tar is fine.

HOSTILE PLANET w/ Guillermo Navarro

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:21:18 -0000

Academy Award winner Guillermo Navarro hops on the phone with Ethan to discuss his new series HOSTILE PLANET for a special bonus ep! https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/hostile-planet/

BEE MOVIE w/ Alex Berg & Dr. Boris Baer

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

This episode is sure to create a lot of buzz! Don't worry, we just fired the person who wrote that. Anyway today is all about Bees because we break down BEE MOVIE with writer/actor/improviser Alex Berg and Dr. Boris Baer (Professor of Entomology at University of California).

THE SHAPE OF WATER w/ Steph Tolev, Misty Paig Tran and Kristy Forsgren

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Light some candles and don't let the kids listen because this week we dive into The Shape of Water with Steph Tolev, Misty Paig Tran and Kristy Forsgren! Misty and Kristy are assistant professors of biological sciences at Cal State Fullerton and they tell us way too much about fish genitals!

AMERICAN PSYCHO w/ Tom Martin & Dr. Dean Mobbs

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

What's wrong? Can't get a reservation at Dorsia? Feeling guilty for attempting to feed a stray cat to an ATM machine? We've got the perfect pick-me-up! It's assistant professor of cognitive neuroscience at Caltech Dr. Dean Mobbs and 5 time Emmy winning comedy writer Tom Martin discussing AMERICAN PSYCHO! We touch on sociopaths, narcissists, neuroplasticity and much more so turn off Phil Collins and check out this episode!

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN w/ Nick Kocher & Dr. Robert Hurt

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

These are the voyages of the Bad Science Podcast. Its continuing mission: to explore strange films, to seek out new information and new silly jokes, to boldly pod where no one has podded before. Today we warp into STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan! We've got our ol' pal Robert Hurt (Astrovisualization Expert at Caltech IPAC) and our new pal Nick Kocher! We discuss Ceti Eels, Nebulas and some wild Shatner facts.

SUNSHINE w/ Brad Silnutzer & Bobak Ferdowsi

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

For seven years I spoke with God and he told me to discuss SUNSHINE with JPL Systems Engineer Bobak "Mohawk Guy" Ferdowsi and Brad Silnutzer! We learn about solar power, heat resistant materials and famous father-sons!

Check out the latest season of Seeker's Focal Point!

GALAXY QUEST w/ Laurie Kilmartin & Jeffrey Silverman

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We are finally tackling one of the best Star Trek films ever, Galaxy Quest! Learn all about aliens, space travel and Tim Allen! Ethan is joined by the lovely Laurie Kilmartin and astrophysicist Jeffrey Silverman.

FINDING DORY w/ Jackie Kashian & Dr. Luiz Alvez Rocha

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Just keep listening! Just keep listening! Today we discuss Finding Dory with the amazing Jackie Kashian and Dr. Luiz Rocha (Associate Curator and Follett Chair of Ichthyology at the California Academy of Sciences). We learn so much about coral reefs, octopus, and exactly how much of a dork Jackie really is. Finally both "Finding" Pixar films have Bad Science episodes with a guest named Jackie!

ARRIVAL w/ Jeremiah Watkins & Dr. Erin Debenport

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Heptapods! Lend me your... ink! Today we break down Arrival with Dr. Erin Debenport (Associate Professor UCLA Department of Anthropology) and Jeremiah Watkins! Learn about linguistics and find out the dying words of the Chinese General's wife!

DEEP BLUE SEA w/ Zeke Nicholson & Dr. Chris Lowe

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Chomp into this episode about DEEP BLUE SEA! Zeke Nicholson is here to break this killer film down with Dr. Chris Lowe (Professor and Director of the CSULB Shark Lab)!

HER w/ Milana Vayntrub & Dr. Irma Ravkic

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This podcast loves you and only you. We would never simultaneously date 641 other people... or would we? Today we discuss HER with Milana Vayntrub and Dr. Irma Ravkic. It's a fun conversation about the future of AI, VR and many other abbreviations. Enjoy!

ROBOCOP w/ Moses Storm & Laduan Smedley

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We promise this podcast won't glitch out and shoot you a bajillion times! It's a gentle discussion about ROBOCOP with Moses Storm and CPO Laduan Smedley. We strap Moses into a bionic arm and chat about the latest developments in prosthetics.

EX MACHINA w/ Mary Holland & Dr. Mohammad Pourhomayoun

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Don't tell Siri you're listening to this! Today we discuss Ex Machina and all things AI with Mary Holland and w/ Dr. Mohammad Pourhomayoun, Asst Professor of Computer Science at Cal State LA.

2018 Fan-Filled Fanfare

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Since we have received so many wonderful emails this year, Ethan interviewed a few fans for a special bonus episode. Happy New Year! Stay hungry for knowledge and thirsty for water!

HOME ALONE w/ Josh Adam Meyers & Arjan Gower

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! We're doing the classic pain-driven Christmas classic, HOME ALONE! Tune in to learn some health tips from Dr. Arjan Gower and find out what kind of weird blue algae Josh Adam Meyers ingests. Happy holidays from all of us here at Bad Science! Thanks for an amazing 2018!

MEAN GIRLS w/ Blair Socci & Dr. Norma Mendoza-Denton

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

This episode is so fetch! If you don't listen to it, we're writing your name in the burn book with the caption "Smells like a skunk's butt"! We discuss Mean Girls with Blair Socci and Dr. Norma Mendoza Denton, who wrote Homegirls, a book about Latina gangs.

Check out more on Blair: blairsocci.com

And more on Professor Mendoza-Denton: norma-mendoza-denton.com

Email us at badscience@seeker.com

APOLLO 13 w/ Heather Pasternak & Amy Shira Teitel

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Other podcasts might discuss Apollo 1 or if they're really brazen, Apollo 8. Here at BS HQ we decided to go all out and analyze Apollo 13!!! With the help of Author/Space Historian Amy Shira Teitel and comedian Heather Pasternak we uncover the truth about this very true movie. Plus we discuss Tom Hanks a lot!

Check out Seeker's Apollo Series on YouTube.

Check out more on Amy: amyshirateitel.com

And more on Heather: heatherpasternak.com

Email us at badscience@seeker.com

DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004) w/ Joe Kwaczala & Dr. Michael Harris

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:43:00 -0000

Hope you're ready to die of laughter and come back to life way uglier because this week it's DAWN OF THE DEAD (2004)! We've got Joe Kwaczala and Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Dr. Michael Harris. Learn how to survive the zombie apocalypse and much more!

Email us: badscience@seeker.com

FREE WILLY w/ Rick Overton & Dr. Gwen Goodmanlowe

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Are you equally into killer whales and Michael Jackson? This is the episode for you! We're talking about FREE WILLY with Rick Overton and Marine Biologist Dr. Gwen Goodmanlowe from Cal State Long Beach! Learn all about Orcas and get a couple great screenwriting tips from Rick!

Email us: badscience@seeker.com

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI w/ Andy Kindler & Dr. Varoujan Gorjian

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Listen you must! Today is our special 30th episode Star Wars spectacular! Obviously we do a Star Wars film every 30 episodes and this time we've got legendary comedian Andy Kindler joined by JPL Astronomer Dr. Varoujan Gorjian to discuss Return of the Jedi! Happy Thanksgiving!

Email us: badscience@seeker.com

CONTACT w/ Scott Thompson & Dr. Paul Sutter

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

An entire podcast about a replacement for glasses?! NO! It's the movie Contact, not contact lenses. We've got sketch comedy legend Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall) and Agent To The Stars, Dr. Paul Sutter. So be like Jodie Foster and put your headphones on!

Check out Dr. Sutter's book:

Your Place in the Universe: Understanding Our BIg, Messy Existence

A QUIET PLACE w/ Mekki Leeper & Dr. Peter Ivory

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Shhh don't play this podcast over any speakers because we're breaking down A QUIET PLACE. We've got comedian Mekki Leeper and Professor of Audiology at Cal State LA Dr. Peter Ivory on the show. We will really be getting into your ears this episode as we touch on Hearing Aids, Tinnitus, Old Age and much more.

Special thanks to ASHA for helping us with this episode.

IT (2017) w/ Horny 4 Horror Podcast & Dr. Dean Mobbs

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Just in case Halloween Eve isn't the spookiest night of the year... we're discussing IT and by IT we mean the science of fear and the movie IT based on the book IT! IT'S AWESOME! We've got the amazing hosts of Horny 4 Horror: Betsy Sodaro, Adam McCabe and Mano Agapion! Plus the Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience (and fear specialist) from Caltech, Dr. Dean Mobbs!

Check out the Horny 4 Horror podcast at https://www.horny4horror.com/episodes/ and email us at BadScience@Seeker.com

THE MARTIAN w/ Neel Nanda & Dr. Bethany Ehlmann

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The most requested film in Bad Science history has arrived... THE MARTIAN! Neel Nanda and Dr. Bethany Ehlmann (JPL Research Scientist & Caltech Professor of Planetary Science) discuss everything from growing food on Mars to space poop bags. Godspeed!

Check out more from Neel Nanda at neelnanda.com and email us at BadScience@Seeker.com

GET OUT w/ Open Mike Eagle & Dr. Raphael Romero

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Hypnosis, Racism, Deer, Freestyle Rap, and Drugs! What more do you want? Today we discuss GET OUT with Open Mike Eagle and Dr. Rafael Romero from the Brain Research Institute. Enjoy!

Check out more from Open Mike Eagle at mikeeagle.net and email us at BadScience@Seeker.com

THE JUNGLE BOOK (1967) w/ Erin & Melissa & Dr. Jim Dines

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Fun fact: This podcast episode is one of the top 10 Bear Necessities of life! Hear musical-comedy duo Erin & MeLissa and Dr. Jim Dines (Mammalogy Collections Manager at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum) discuss Elephants, Panthers, and what to do when you're face to face with a bear (the answer might surprise you... unless you're a bear expert in which case it won't. Hard to say. I don't know you...)!

Check out more from Erin & Melissa here: erinandmelissa.com or on Instagram: @erinandmelissa

INCEPTION w/ Kim & Aliya & Dr. Raj

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Don't sleep on this episode because it's all about Inception! Kim and Aliya are joined by Dr. Raj (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Specialist at Keck Medicine of USC) to dive deep into your dreams!

Check out more from Kim & Aliya:

Twitter: @kimseltzer, @aliyakkamalova, @kimandaliya

Instagram: @thebestfriendsshowla, @kimseltzer, @aliyakam

And Dr. Raj: doctorrajd.com

LAKE PLACID w/ Zach Noe Towers & Dr. Greg Pauly

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Chomp chomp! We're talking Lake Placid today so don't lose your head! We've got Zach Noe Towers and Dr. Greg Pauly (LA Natural History Museum's Associate Curator of Herpetology)!

STARSHIP TROOPERS w/ The Cooties & Dr. Brian Brown

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Good day Bad Science Mobile Infantry! Today we take down Starship Troopers with our old friend Dr. Brian Brown and The Cooties! Learn all about arachnids, mid-air mating and what "hold-on-to-my-tablet" really means!

TOTAL RECALL w/ Brent Weinbach & Dr. Laura Kerber

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

No need to get your ass to Mars to listen to this episode. It's Total Recall with Brent Weinbach and Dr. Laura Kerber (Geophysics & Planetary Geosciences research scientist at JPL). We discuss everything from Terraforming to 3-Breasted Women. I'm pretty sure it's real but it could also be a dream...

BLADE RUNNER w/ Paul Scheer & Dr. Kathy Wei

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Gather round humans (and replicants) for a special live episode with Paul Scheer and Dr. Kathy Wei! We discussed Blade Runner at the California Academy of Sciences.