HyperThetical https://www.filmnation.com en Filmnation Digital, LLC The future is full of epic “what ifs." What if we could read minds? What if a hostile attack took down our nation’s power grid? In every episode of Hyperthetical, host Kerry Bishé asks one of these questions. Then, we explore that question two ways - through speculative science fiction, and through insight from the world’s most brilliant scientists. The result is a genre-bending story woven with real facts and science, bringing together education and imagination. Time travel into a near-future where our biggest “what ifs” become “now whats?” https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8e796068-cc59-11ee-99a4-0fda852dd81a/image/d205f9eec37ad4c2f4ff052fa6570498.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress HyperThetical https://www.filmnation.com no episodic FilmNation Entertainment The future is full of epic “what ifs." What if we could read minds? What if a hostile attack took down our nation’s power grid? In every episode of Hyperthetical, host Kerry Bishé asks one of these questions. Then, we explore that question two ways - through speculative science fiction, and through insight from the world’s most brilliant scientists. The result is a genre-bending story woven with real facts and science, bringing together education and imagination. Time travel into a near-future where our biggest “what ifs” become “now whats?” The future is full of epic “what ifs." What if we could read minds? What if a hostile attack took down our nation’s power grid? In every episode of Hyperthetical, host Kerry Bishé asks one of these questions. Then, we explore that question two ways - through speculative science fiction, and through insight from the world’s most brilliant scientists. The result is a genre-bending story woven with real facts and science, bringing together education and imagination. Time travel into a near-future where our biggest “what ifs” become “now whats?”

]]> FilmNation amartino@filmnation.com What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space? Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, joins Kerry to discuss how, where, and why they’re looking for intelligent life beyond Earth. You know, the kind of life smart enough to build a radio transmitter and phone home if need be. And just what might happen if such a discovery were to occur? It’s the finale of Season One! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space? bonus 1 8 FilmNation Entertainment Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, joins Kerry to discuss how, where, and why they’re looking for intelligent life beyond Earth. You know, the kind of life smart enough to build a radio transmitter and phone home if need be. And just what might happen if such a discovery were to occur? It’s the finale of Season One! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, joins Kerry to discuss how, where, and why they’re looking for intelligent life beyond Earth. You know, the kind of life smart enough to build a radio transmitter and phone home if need be. And just what might happen if such a discovery were to occur? It’s the finale of Season One!

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]]> 3153 yes Mixed Signals What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space? When Astrid and Jules’ night out is derailed by the sudden news of alien contact, the couple realizes they have existential wrinkles to work through before they can fully commit to each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000 Mixed Signals full 1 8 FilmNation Entertainment What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space? What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space? When Astrid and Jules’ night out is derailed by the sudden news of alien contact, the couple realizes they have existential wrinkles to work through before they can fully commit to each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space? When Astrid and Jules’ night out is derailed by the sudden news of alien contact, the couple realizes they have existential wrinkles to work through before they can fully commit to each other.

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]]> 2220 yes What if we were able to halt the aging process? Molecular biologist Dr. Ting Wu joins Kerry to talk about the human genome, the ethical ramifications of altering our genes, and technology that could extend our lives…possibly indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if we were able to halt the aging process? bonus 1 7 FilmNation Entertainment Molecular biologist Dr. Ting Wu joins Kerry to talk about the human genome, the ethical ramifications of altering our genes, and technology that could extend our lives…possibly indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molecular biologist Dr. Ting Wu joins Kerry to talk about the human genome, the ethical ramifications of altering our genes, and technology that could extend our lives…possibly indefinitely.


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]]> 2164 no Just a Number What if we were able to halt the aging process? Cleo, a young woman raised in rural Tennessee, is faced with a difficult choice: eternal life chasing her dreams, or a relationship with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000 Just a Number full 1 7 FilmNation Entertainment What if we were able to halt the aging process? What if we were able to halt the aging process? Cleo, a young woman raised in rural Tennessee, is faced with a difficult choice: eternal life chasing her dreams, or a relationship with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if we were able to halt the aging process? Cleo, a young woman raised in rural Tennessee, is faced with a difficult choice: eternal life chasing her dreams, or a relationship with her family.

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]]> 2439 no What if we could design the genetics of our children? Molecular biologist Dr. Tshaka Cunningham joins the show to guide us through the intricacies of both gene editing and gene therapy (and just what the difference between the two actually is!) From altering our physical traits to preventing or curing disease, we cover all things across the molecular board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if we could design the genetics of our children? bonus 1 6 FilmNation Entertainment Molecular biologist Dr. Tshaka Cunningham joins the show to guide us through the intricacies of both gene editing and gene therapy (and just what the difference between the two actually is!) From altering our physical traits to preventing or curing disease, we cover all things across the molecular board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Molecular biologist Dr. Tshaka Cunningham joins the show to guide us through the intricacies of both gene editing and gene therapy (and just what the difference between the two actually is!) From altering our physical traits to preventing or curing disease, we cover all things across the molecular board.

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]]> 2216 no The Idea of Me What if we could design the genetics of our children? Jeanne’s parents edited her genes before she was born to prevent her from inheriting sickle cell disease, but that tiny change ends up having huge consequences for Jeanne’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000 The Idea of Me full 1 6 FilmNation Entertainment What if we could design the genetics of our children? What if we could design the genetics of our children? Jeanne’s parents edited her genes before she was born to prevent her from inheriting sickle cell disease, but that tiny change ends up having huge consequences for Jeanne’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if we could design the genetics of our children? Jeanne’s parents edited her genes before she was born to prevent her from inheriting sickle cell disease, but that tiny change ends up having huge consequences for Jeanne’s future.

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]]> 2139 no What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data? Kerry speaks with computer scientist Dr. Jen Golbeck about all things data. She expounds on ways to secure your digital presence in an ever-online world, to ways society may react if digital infrastructures were eliminated in the blink of an eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data? bonus 1 5 FilmNation Entertainment Kerry speaks with computer scientist Dr. Jen Golbeck about all things data. She expounds on ways to secure your digital presence in an ever-online world, to ways society may react if digital infrastructures were eliminated in the blink of an eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kerry speaks with computer scientist Dr. Jen Golbeck about all things data. She expounds on ways to secure your digital presence in an ever-online world, to ways society may react if digital infrastructures were eliminated in the blink of an eye.

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]]> 2244 no CTRL+Z What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data? When a hacker collective successfully deletes all the world’s digital data, Calvin, a megalomaniacal Silicon Valley CEO, and his assistant Ruby are forced to confront what this digital loss might mean for the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000 CTRL+Z full 1 5 FilmNation Entertainment What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data? What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data? When a hacker collective successfully deletes all the world’s digital data, Calvin, a megalomaniacal Silicon Valley CEO, and his assistant Ruby are forced to confront what this digital loss might mean for the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data? When a hacker collective successfully deletes all the world’s digital data, Calvin, a megalomaniacal Silicon Valley CEO, and his assistant Ruby are forced to confront what this digital loss might mean for the world.

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]]> 2298 no What if a supervolcano erupted? Kerry gets into the hot and thick of it with Dr. Madison Myers, a volcanologist who details what occurred in the Earth’s past when supervolcanos erupted, and what we might expect if one were to become active today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if a supervolcano erupted? bonus 1 4 FilmNation Entertainment Kerry gets into the hot and thick of it with Dr. Madison Myers, a volcanologist who details what occurred in the Earth’s past when supervolcanos erupted, and what we might expect if one were to become active today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kerry gets into the hot and thick of it with Dr. Madison Myers, a volcanologist who details what occurred in the Earth’s past when supervolcanos erupted, and what we might expect if one were to become active today!

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]]> 2125 no Disruption What if a supervolcano erupted? When an earth-shattering supereruption interrupts Steve and Christina’s one­ on ­one date on a reality dating show, they are forced into an extreme situation where they might actually have to get to know one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000 Disruption full 1 4 FilmNation Entertainment What if a supervolcano erupted? What if a supervolcano erupted? When an earth-shattering supereruption interrupts Steve and Christina’s one­ on ­one date on a reality dating show, they are forced into an extreme situation where they might actually have to get to know one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if a supervolcano erupted? When an earth-shattering supereruption interrupts Steve and Christina’s one­ on ­one date on a reality dating show, they are forced into an extreme situation where they might actually have to get to know one another.

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]]> 2372 no What if a hostile attack took down the nation’s power grid? Electrical engineer Dr. Emmanuel Taylor joins Kerry to discuss national power systems that are integral to the function of our everyday lives, and just what may happen in a best (and worst) case scenario involving power grids going powerless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if a hostile attack took down the nation’s power grid? bonus 1 3 FilmNation Entertainment Electrical engineer Dr. Emmanuel Taylor joins Kerry to discuss national power systems that are integral to the function of our everyday lives, and just what may happen in a best (and worst) case scenario involving power grids going powerless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Electrical engineer Dr. Emmanuel Taylor joins Kerry to discuss national power systems that are integral to the function of our everyday lives, and just what may happen in a best (and worst) case scenario involving power grids going powerless.

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]]> 2635 no Black Start What if a Hostile Attack Took Down the Nation’s Power Grid? When the US electrical grid is annihilated, Camilla, a NewYork City mother, must relearn the city and community she thought she knew while maintaining equilibrium for her young son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000 Black Start full 1 3 FilmNation Entertainment What if a Hostile Attack Took Down the Nation’s Power Grid? What if a Hostile Attack Took Down the Nation’s Power Grid? When the US electrical grid is annihilated, Camilla, a NewYork City mother, must relearn the city and community she thought she knew while maintaining equilibrium for her young son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if a Hostile Attack Took Down the Nation’s Power Grid? When the US electrical grid is annihilated, Camilla, a NewYork City mother, must relearn the city and community she thought she knew while maintaining equilibrium for her young son.

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]]> 2132 no What if sea levels rose by six feet? Glaciologist Dr. Twila Moon joins Kerry for a special Earth Day conversation about ice... really big ice! They not only discuss the implications of melting ice and sea level rise, but touch on Dr. Moon's awe-inspiring study of glaciers in Nepal, and even how ice sheets in Antarctica can unexpectedly affect us all around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000 What if sea levels rose by six feet? bonus 1 2 FilmNation Entertainment Glaciologist Dr. Twila Moon joins Kerry for a special Earth Day conversation about ice... really big ice! They not only discuss the implications of melting ice and sea level rise, but touch on Dr. Moon's awe-inspiring study of glaciers in Nepal, and even how ice sheets in Antarctica can unexpectedly affect us all around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Glaciologist Dr. Twila Moon joins Kerry for a special Earth Day conversation about ice... really big ice! They not only discuss the implications of melting ice and sea level rise, but touch on Dr. Moon's awe-inspiring study of glaciers in Nepal, and even how ice sheets in Antarctica can unexpectedly affect us all around the world.

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]]> 2546 no Fire Island  What if sea levels rose by six feet? KC is a climate change refugee who moves to New York City and befriends Mel, an NYC native who introduces KC to a beloved island that will soon be underwater forever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Fire Island full 1 2 FilmNation Entertainment What if sea levels rose by six feet?  What if sea levels rose by six feet? KC is a climate change refugee who moves to New York City and befriends Mel, an NYC native who introduces KC to a beloved island that will soon be underwater forever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  What if sea levels rose by six feet? KC is a climate change refugee who moves to New York City and befriends Mel, an NYC native who introduces KC to a beloved island that will soon be underwater forever. 

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]]> 2288 no What if we could read minds? Kerry sits down for a one-on-one interview with neuroscientist Dr. Patrick House to talk about the biggest thing on the top of their minds, the brain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000 What if we could read minds? bonus 1 1 FilmNation Entertainment A one-on-one interview with neuroscientist Dr. Patrick House Kerry sits down for a one-on-one interview with neuroscientist Dr. Patrick House to talk about the biggest thing on the top of their minds, the brain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kerry sits down for a one-on-one interview with neuroscientist Dr. Patrick House to talk about the biggest thing on the top of their minds, the brain!

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]]> 3076 no Mind Over Matter What if we could read minds? A young activist fighting for mind reading regulations in near-future Washington DC finds herself caught between her strict principles and her closest relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0000 Mind Over Matter full 1 1 FilmNation Entertainment What if we could read minds? What if we could read minds? A young activist fighting for mind reading regulations in near-future Washington DC finds herself caught between her strict principles and her closest relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What if we could read minds? A young activist fighting for mind reading regulations in near-future Washington DC finds herself caught between her strict principles and her closest relationships.

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]]> 2023 no Introducing Hyperthetical Hosted by Kerry Bishé comes a new genre-bending science podcast that explores when WHAT IFS become NOW WHATS? From the producers that brought you ARRIVAL, THE BIG SICK, and PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:36:57 -0000 trailer 1 FilmNation Entertainment Hosted by Kerry Bishé comes a new genre-bending science podcast that explores when WHAT IFS become NOW WHATS? From the producers that brought you ARRIVAL, THE BIG SICK, and PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted by Kerry Bishé comes a new genre-bending science podcast that explores when WHAT IFS become NOW WHATS? From the producers that brought you ARRIVAL, THE BIG SICK, and PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN.

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