Science... sort of
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 660 ratingsConversations about things that are science, things that are sort of science, and things that wish they were science.
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Ep 63: Science... sort of - Kid's Table
November 23, 2010 21:16 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB00:00:00 – Winter has come to the Paleocave and the guys are chilly. Their beers reflect the changing seasons, each with their own spin. 08:01 – As everyone knows cats are hilarious, but they're also very good at drinking without getting their faces wet. A new study reveals the physics behind this evolutionary accomplishment and the Paleopals discuss. 00:19:18 – things get a bit Tangled in this week's Trailer Trash Talk. Did Disney learn nothing from Shrek? 00:30:32 – Walking is...
Ep 62: Science... sort of - Holes
November 10, 2010 10:19 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB00:00:00 – The Paleopals are already giggly at the onset of the show, mostly because Ben is drinking something ridiculous, but also because the theme this week is HOLES! What will they come up with next? 00:08:19 – The Large Hadron Collider has created the world's smallest big bang. It sounds contradictory, but it's particle physics, who honestly gets this stuff? Charlie and Ben do! But they're not writing the show note, are they? No, they're not. 00:22:25 – What is a cave if not a b...
Ep 61: Science... sort of - Bugs and Bias
November 08, 2010 17:09 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB00:00:00 – Charlie may not be ready but he's gonna give it his all with the other Paleopals, Patrick and Ryan, on this week's show! Charlie continues his IPA tour in Oregon, Ryan goes off the beaten path to gin-town also from Oregon, and Patrick finds joy in something he usually detests. 00:04:43 – Bugs always get bigger when there's more oxygen, except when they don't. Patrick spearheads two stories with seemingly contradictory results. 00:20:07 – Trailer Trash Talk is high minded t...
Ep 60: Science... sort of - Serialized Science
November 03, 2010 04:11 - 1 hour - 61 MB00:00:00 – The Paleopals introduce themselves as the familiar Patrick, Charlie and Ryan but rounding out the quintet today are Zach and Kelly Weinersmith (it's ok to laugh) of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and Weirnersmith.com. Drinks are varied and Zach throws a true curveball the likes of which the podcast has never seen. Tune in to find out! 00:05:39 – We chat with the comedic-science super couple Zach and Kelly Weinersmith (it's ok to laugh) about their various internet incarnati...
Ep 59: Science... sort of - Psi-fi and Switek
October 25, 2010 20:48 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB00:00:00 – After a few weeks of questionable beverages the Paleopals are all back on the beer wagon. Patrick and Ryan are feeling stout-y and Charlie's drinking like he ain't in the city no more. 00:05:06 – Blogger and soon to be author Brian Switek of http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/laelaps drops by the Paleocave to chat about science blogging, SVP and terrifying (and warm) Mesozoic reptiles of the deep! 00:41:31 – Charlie needs the advice of the title in this week's Traile...
Ep 58: Science... sort of - The Lighter Side of Dark
October 19, 2010 16:11 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB00:00:00 - Patrick and Charlie provide a weather report that has influenced their choice of beverage. Ryan makes a pilgrimage and returns with goodies for all! (Really only for him, selfish jerk.) 00:05:53 – According to Charlie an economy magazine had an article about rats putting on weight based on light and dark cycles. Does it make sense? Patrick says yes! Is it interesting? You decide! 00:15:18 – Trailer Trash Talk runs a bit long this week, about 127 Hours too long. Just kiddin...
Ep 57: Science... sort of - Comedy Strikes Back Pt. 2
October 11, 2010 21:49 - 52.5 MBYou made it through the glory (yes, the glory) that is Part 1, and while Patrick and Ryan traipse around the globe (i.e. Pittsburgh) the Paleopals have made sure you have a boatload more content to get you through another week. Brian Malow sits in for another hour of tangential science beginning where we left off last week with the start of Trailer Trash Talk! 00:00:00 – Trailer Trash Talk has the guys seeing RED. Literally. There's a movie called RED. It's about spies who are very bad a...
Ep 56: Science... sort of – Comedy Strikes Back Pt. 1
October 05, 2010 16:27 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB00:00:00 – Introductions abound and everyone has a drink. Patrick is undoing dehydration, Charlie is refreshing and Ryan's beer is responsible for years of oppression on Brian's. It's all very complex. 00:08:59 – Catching up with Brian Malow, earth's premier science comedian, and all his distracting facets. 00:31:21 – Supposedly this section is about monkeys and mirrors, they're connected somehow but of course we get off topic. You cannot expect me to honestly list all the tangents t...
Ep 55: Science... sort of - Peppers with a Bite
September 28, 2010 15:43 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB00:00:00 – In the intro Patrick is unsure about the theme, and the quality therein, Charlie is expanding his IPA repertoire and Ryan gives a mini-dissertations on the merits of small batch Kentucky bourbon. 00:08:21 – What is the one thing that separates humans from all other mammals? Spicy picante hot pepper chili sauce! Our monkey brains are so broken we like the pain capsaicin provides. Charlie elaborates and Patrick gets a bit blue. 00:28:31 – Trailer Trash Talk wants to come in ...
Ep 54: Science... sort of - Pulling Down Your Reaction Time
September 22, 2010 15:19 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB00:00:00 – It's a high-powered introduction this week as the Paleopals are drinking top shelf beverages endorsed by various world leaders! 00:07:12 – Charlie says video games can make you react faster, we'll see how fast he reacts when he's popping pills to stave off ghosts. 00:20:46 – Ben and Charlie get deep with this week's Trailer Trash Talk. Ryan keeps it on the level. Either way, Its Kind Of A Funny Story. 00:35:08 – Ben wants to tell you about Australians using la...
Ep 53: Science... sort of - The Monkey Moon Conspiracy
September 14, 2010 05:53 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB00:00:00 - Ryan is surprised this week to find a girl (i.e. Heather) has infiltrated his boys only podcasting clubhouse. How will Charlie respond? Stay tuned to find out! 00:05:13 – Not only is the moon getting farther away but now it’s shrinking too?! Will our kids even be able to see the darn thing?! 00:16:49 – For maybe the first time ever a PG movie is on the chopping block for Trailer Trash Talk as the Paleopals discuss Legend of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. 00:24:00 ...
Ep 52: Science... sort of - Thriving and Surviving
September 07, 2010 02:26 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThis week on the podcast Science... sort of celebrates it's one year anniversary by doing a mostly normal show! 00:00:00 – Patrick actually tries for a decent beer this week (and succeeds), Charlie is being covertly classy and Ryan has too many options thanks to friend-of-the-show Josh Christie (http://www.brewsandbooks.com/)! 00:08:43 – Can alcohol make you live longer? One study says it could but the Paleopals put on their science hats to get to the bottom of this too good to be true c...
Ep 51: Science... sort of - Area-51
August 30, 2010 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB00:00:00 – The Paleopals Ryan, Patrick and Charlie are all drinking beers (shocking!) and they're all in locations (also: shocking!) but the only way to learn what those beers are and where they're being consumed is to listen! 00:05:44 – This week the Paleopals are talking with Dr. Seth Shostak (http://www.seti.org/) who hunts aliens and has a real radio show. (He also uses radios to hunt aliens.) They're talking specifically about an article positing that the search for ET may need to f...
Ep 50: Science... sort of - X-Treme Manimals!
August 23, 2010 20:56 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB00:00:00 – Charlie is taking point this week to welcome everyone to the Science... sort of golden anniversary. Hooray! We made it to 50! Next stop... 51! (Obviously) 00:06:11 – There are a lot of animals in the world worth talking about. The Paleopals crank through as many as they can with this omni-list segment of some of our favorite extremophiles! (Not really extremophiles but the word was thematically appropriate.) 00:43:44 – Trailer Trash Talk is feeling monstrous this week so we t...
Ep 49: Science... sort of – Of Marsupials and Mutants
August 16, 2010 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB00:00:00 – Patrick is feeling whiney again; Charlie thinks he's being typical and Ryan unwinds with some local flavor after a long journey. 00:04:46 – Patrick surprises everyone by telling us marsupials might not have come from Australia at all! Ryan argues for the Creationist perspective. Charlie tries to make sense of it all. 00:17:59 – This week Trailer Trash Talk goes behind bars as the (chain)-gang talks about the new documentary Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo. 00:28:29 – Just when ...
Ep 48: Science... sort of - No Frills
August 10, 2010 04:02 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB00:00:00 – Charlie drinks something that helps clarify a previous misstep. Patrick avoids problems. Ben is bennnnn. Ryan regales (or bores) everyone (including you) with his tales of travelling around the USA in search of good beers. 00:07:36 - Jack Horner and Co. have taken our Triceratops but the Paleopals are arguing to get them back! 00: 23: 43 - Dinosaurs may not be expendable but your favorite 80's action stars are in this week's Trailer Trash Talk for The Expendables! 00:31:53 ...
Ep 47: Science... sort of - The Colors of the Wind
August 02, 2010 08:33 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB00:00:00 – The Paleopals are introduced as Ryan does his last show in California (for awhile) sitting in the same room as Charlie. Jacob returns too from the double east coast, which isn't as cool as a double rainbow but suffices. 00:06:00 - Jacob tells us about some sweet retro future rockets that can keep you cool on a hot summer's day. Or while reentering earth's atmosphere. Whichever. 00:20:34 - Next Ryan attempts to explain a new method for finding planets. Charlie attempts to help...
Ep 46 Science... sort of - Asian Invasion
July 27, 2010 19:46 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB00:00:00 - Ryan drinks his most complicated beer yet so thankfully Patrick and Charlie keep it simple and Ben has something else (as usual!) 00:07:50 - Patrick tells us how to make MORE money by being charitable. Man, that guy is crafty. Also, not so fast believing that study, the group tested may be a bit too... college, if ya know what I mean. 00:27:36 - The Paleopals then attempt to de-obfuscate the trailer for Centurion in this week's Trailer Trash Talk. However, it's possible there ...
Ep 45: Science... sort of - A Tall Cold Pint of Nightlife
July 19, 2010 20:52 - 59 minutes - 48 MBShow notes are a little less traditional than usual this week seeing as we recorded this episode live at the CalAcademy Nightlife in San Francisco! The show was fun but fraught with distraction. We told what we were drinking, talked about what would happen if the earth stopped spinning, and the trailer for the week was the etymologically indistinct Green Hornet. All this is interspersed with Nightlifers asking questions and just generally being cool. Finally, we bask in the iTunes review lef...
Ep 44: Science... sort of - Dinosaur Language
July 12, 2010 17:07 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB00:00:00 - The Paleopals are joined by Ryan North, a computational linguist and creator of Dinosaur Comics (as well as a Canadian). The Americans have beers and the Canadians have other stuff, some more interesting than beer, and some less so. 00:08:45 - Ryan North talks to us about computers using linguists and helps us sort out articles involving computers (supposedly) cracking indecipherable dead languages and how and why to save languages that are going extinct. 01:11:23 - Norther...
Ep 43: Science... sort of - Predation and Libation
July 05, 2010 05:20 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MB00:00:00 - Ryan is out of character as he demands to keep things moving as the other Paleopals Charlie and Patrick are forced to rush through drinks and a theme. 00:03:50 - Patrick is annoyed by the name of a new mega whale, but at least it has more teeth than stupid Sperm Whales (whom also have a weird name, am I right?). 00:16:39 - But this week the Paleopals are also on the hunt as they dissect the trailer for Predators. Things get a bit literal and heavy handed. 00:27:32 – A new...
Ep 42: Science... sort of - Free Falling with a Jetpack
July 05, 2010 05:07 - 1 hour - 39.8 MB00:00:00 – Ben has made it to the proper (read: west) coast but is still too far north for Ryan and Patrick who are side by side and sharing a brew. 00:05:03 – Patrick may be looking to get away because he wants to talk about jetpack science. You know this one will lead to digressions. 00:19:44 – The Paleopals are feeling a bit loopy Trailer Trash Talking Knight & Day with Tom Cruise. We’re not sure if he’s crazy off-screen, on-screen, both or neither. Scientology should sue Ben, we’re...
Special Edition 1: Science... sort of - Macro Brew Experiment
July 01, 2010 13:23 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MBOn the advice of a previous guest of the show and in conjunction with the website Brews and Books (http://www.brewsandbooks.com/) Charlie and Ryan take to the streets in what is sure to be an informative and hilarious romp through macro brew science! Not to be missed. Find more great content at the podcast http://www.sciencesortof.com/ and blog http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/ Music: Nothing Was Stolen (Love Me Foolishly) - Phosphorescent Fixed Income - DJ Shadow
Ep 41: Science... sort of - Jacob Have I Loved
June 21, 2010 22:17 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB00:00:00 – Introducing a previously teased voice but now for a full episode it’s Jacob! Two other guys showed up to talk too. 00:07:11 – Charlie is a doctor now, and he’s gonna tell you why. Hint: Men are from Mars 00:28:31 – It’s the most literal Trailer Trash Talk ever as the guys breakdown the trailer Winnebago Man. 00:43:32 – If you wanted your Winnebago to make it to space, Jacob is the guy you want strapping on the rockets. He breaks down the current state of rocketry especially ...
Ep 40: Science... sort of - Doc Hollywood
June 15, 2010 08:01 - 1 hour - 47 MB00:00:00 – The Paleopals can’t even get through introductions without Ryan being wrong about something, Charlie correcting him and Patrick presumably knowing all along. 00:04:26 – This week’s guest is Rick Loverd who works for the Science & Entertainment Exchange as well as writing the comic Berserker for Top Cow. He has a lot to say about his own projects as well as how he fights the good fight to get the best science possible into the media you enjoy every day. A conversation not to be mis...
Ep 39: Science... sort of - Critical Drinking
June 07, 2010 21:22 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB00:00:00 - This week we're diving right in without a wasted second (... sort of) because we have an awesome guest who's voice you're likely already familiar with, Brian Dunning, host of the podcast Skeptoid, with whom we speak of a many great and numerous things. 00:46:44 - Ryan revisits his more recent childhood while Patrick and Charlie remain lackluster about the latest offering from Pixar, Toy Story 3 in this week's Trailer Trash Talk. 00:56:53 - Whales were once scum-sucking bottom ...
Ep 38: Science... sort of - The Quiz Show
June 03, 2010 00:07 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThis week was the quiz show so we don't have traditional show notes. We get asked about the usual range of subjects covered in the show. Everything from climate change, personal history, lightsaber battles and dinosaur acoustics. And of course zombies. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this one of the most fun shows to record in a long time. If you didn't get your question answered feel free to yell at us by e-mailing [email protected] or going to http://www.sciencesor...
Ep 37: Science... sort of - The High Ground
May 24, 2010 22:19 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB00:00:00 - You may not describe the Paleopals as rich, dark and smooth, but this week their drinks all were. That's something. Isn't it? It's not? Oh, moving on then. 00:04:51 - Birds like conventional wheat better than organic wheat according to a new study. The Paleopals dance around with this hot potato of a food issue. 00:20:36 - Ryan sounds like a jock during Trailer Trash Talk as he complains about the brainiacs who will out-research him once they finish high school in this week's ...
Ep 36: Science... sort of - Seen from Space
May 17, 2010 23:06 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB00:00:00 – Ryan is the only one drinking alcohol this week. That's probably the sign of a dependency issue, but he'd argue the Paleoposse depend on great content and that he's just stepping up. 00:05:44 – There are holes in the Milky Way. Listener Angella Beshara is relying on the Paleopals to get to the bottom of it! Only Ryan stands in the way with his usual nonsensical sidebars. 00:15:41 – Beavers have been industrious up in the great wet north, but we have our eye on them… from space...
Ep 35: Science... sort of - Change Over Time
May 10, 2010 22:40 - 1 hour - 37 MB00:00:00 - The Paleopals go through the motions of introductions but they're tired because they were up late and they were up late because they were at the Calacademy Nightlife. Which was pretty cool and they'll tell you why. 00:08:36 - What happens when a species gets divorced? Does that mean they don't love us anymore? Patrick explains the delicate and debated topic of speciation; specifically some cute little lizards on islands. 00:26:20 - The trailer this week involves some irrespons...
Ep 34: Science... sort of - Brain Freeze
May 03, 2010 17:29 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB00:00:00 - Yeah, yeah, yeah, Paleopals, drinking, some kind of theme. There's no guest this week, just the usual knuckleheads. It only takes a few minutes to get through, SCIENCE happens soon. 00:08:03 - After hearing that who on earth would feel inspired to become a scientist? Probably no one, but then again the Paleopals haven’t attained pop-culture icon status… yet. Someday in the future people will definitely say “I became a scientist because of Science… sort of!” Those will be grand d...
Ep 33: Science... sort of - Sex, Bugs, and Rock'n'Roll
April 27, 2010 17:23 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB00:00:00 - The Paleopals taste the full spectrum of beer with sweet, bitter and sour. Who had what? Why? How was it? All this and more will be answered! 00:06:11 - Next the Paleopals sit down and jaw with author Mary Roach. She's written all kinds of books you should have already bought and read but it's not too late! The books are Stiff, Spook, and Bonk. The interview should make the evocative titles clearer. Find more Mary Roach at her website http://www.maryroach.net/ 00:54:12 - Bonki...
Ep 32: Science... sort of - Gets It Together
April 19, 2010 08:20 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBGets It Together" originally referred to one thing, but should really be accredited to Ben Tippett, who kept this show on track by sheer force of Canadian will and charisma. He definitely leveled up with this one. 00:00:00 – Drinks and introductions. The intros technically came first, but the drinks dominate the show later on, so I figured they deserved higher billing. 00:06:07 – Guess who’s coming to Science… sort of?! It’s the return of the effervescent Sr. Nino. The esteemed gentlema...
Ep 31: Science... sort of - Beer Science
April 12, 2010 04:40 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB00:00:00 – Intros seem unusually succinct, what's going on? Don't you dare short-change us, Paleopals! Furthermore, how did I, an anonymous fan, wind up doing the show notes? The only way out now is to forge ahead… 00:03:56 – Oh, I get it. You have an interview with Charles Bamforth, the Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Brewing Science at UC Davis. This guy sounds awesome, and it's literally beer science, just like the theme of the show! You guys are the greatest. 00:37:18 – And now T...
Ep 30: Science... sort of - Another Day, Another Podcast
April 05, 2010 19:07 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBComing up with real themes every week is hard. 00:00:00 - The Paleopals bring the excitement this week and we also have a recipe to share. Charlie's Tequila... sort of: In one tumbler glass put 3 ice cubes, 2 squeezed limes, 2 shots of tequila & a pour of soda water. Enjoy! 00:08:06 - If alcohol isn't your thing try a magnet to the brain for impaired judgment. Ryan explains why psychiatrists shouldn't write horror stories. 00:21:22 - If the Paleopals want to wear tights while recording...
Ep 29: Science... sort of - Stranger in a Strange Land
March 29, 2010 05:22 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBShort and sweet but still full of content... sot of. It's Episode 29: Stanger in a Strange Land! 00:00:00 - Soul-mates and Paleopals Patrick and Charlie almost share beers both ways. It's confusing, but they seem to get. Ryan drinks something better and has obscure reasons for doing so. We've all been here before, yes? Moving on. 00:03:45 - If you think people aren't paying attention to you, try moving 30 degrees one way or another cause you may be invisible. Patrick explains. It also se...
Ep 28: Science... sort of - Fantasy Survival Guide
March 22, 2010 08:40 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMost of our listeners are human (we think) so chances are you'd be pretty useless in a fantasy realm. We brought in someone who agrees but is there hope? This week's theme is "Fantasy Survival Guide." 00:00:00 - Ben barely had time, and is under contractual obligation, to just have water. The other Paleopals enjoy more high pressured beverages... 00:02:48 - This week we chat with Matt Sturges, writer of books and comics. He's smart AND talented, so listen up! 00:41:06 - Psychopaths...
Ep 27: Science... sort of - Monsters Among Us
March 14, 2010 22:54 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThe Monsters Among Us -or- 3 Paleopals in Fine Form Indeed 00:00:00 - Who is who? In which a woman with credentials is presented and the thematic integrity of Ryan's beer is questioned. 00:04:28 - Jeff asks the tough questions, such as: How is a quaking Earth like a spinning figure skater? The answer may surprise you, but you'll have less time to figure it out than you might think. Not even factoring in daylight savings. 00:28:51 - Trailer Trash Talk boths defends and attacks Defendor...
Ep 26: Science... sort of - Rambling Catharsis
March 09, 2010 00:27 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBMore sort of than science this week, but still fun... sort of. 00:00:00 - The Canadian brings the Yeti! Justin drinks old beer and spews old nonsense to boot. Benjamin goes tropical in an unexpected way (at least to Old Man Yeakel). And Ryan quizzes the guys on mascots. 00:08:03 - Next some very overdue whining concerning the state of R2D2's aerodynamics. Turns out he's as hollow as the plot of the prequels. Bazinga! 00:36:33 - Ryan, being a shameless shill that he is, bring in Jon fr...
Ep 25: Science... sort of - Science Heavyeights
March 01, 2010 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis week we're coming in strong and don't intend to let up with our powerhouse theme: Science Heavyweights 00:00:00 The Paleopals may be crunched for time and resources but the drinking part of the show is important and taken care of. However, for the first time EVER the Paleopals are all drinking the same thing! Tune in to find out what liquid earned the honor. 00:02:51 The titular Science Heavyweight this week is Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. We talk to him about scientific outreach, what ...
Ep 24: Science... sort of - Hilarity Ensues
February 23, 2010 04:47 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week's theme: Hilarity Ensues You never know what you're gonna get with Science... sort of and this week it's no exception. Somehow we lost segments and wound up with a longer than usual show, ain't it whacky!? 00:00:00 Apologies instead of intros, but you get enough info to keep listening. 00:01:36 We talk to science comedian Brian Malow. What more do you need to know? Isn't that enough? It's funny, I promise. 00:31:08 Trailer Trash Talk takes a trip... through time! The Paleop...
Ep 23: Science... sort of - SHARK WEEK!!
February 15, 2010 05:16 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB15 February 2010 - We're sticking tight to a theme this week. CHANNEL your DISCOVERY of this week's show with episode 23 - SHARK WEEK!! 00:00:00 - The gang's all here plus one extra-Sharky, but never too snarky, Sora Kim! Beers are both thematic and provided. 00:05:47 - The Paleopals grill Sora on her underwater research. Patrick makes up species, Sora sets us all straight. 00:24:28 - It's insanity in the PaleoCave with this week's Trailer: The Crazies! Can you handle not-so-zombie zom...
Ep 22: Science... sort of - Robot, all too Robot
February 08, 2010 21:59 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB00:00:00 – Ryan, Patrick, and Charlie are settling into their roles as the standard Paleopal permutation, recording once again in the same tower (err… empty classroom). NASA scientist Shawn Hart is our special guest this week and he complements the entire show. Ryan struggles with the drink... in a funny way not the 'affecting friends and family' sort of way. Patrick supports earthquake prone Eureka, CA with his brew selection. Charlie gets creeped out by his beer label. Shawn’s not much of ...
Ep 21: Science... sort of - Red Devils
February 01, 2010 15:10 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB00:00:00 - The Paleopals are together again for the first time. We explore the art of podcasting from the same time and space. Also, we explore what we are drinking. Finally, Ryan disappoints us… sort of! 00:03:42 - We kick off the science this week with a story of a stranded red (planet) rover. The spirit has finally left the little robot in a pile of sand. Spirit still works, she just doesn't get out as much as she used to. 00:13:30 - Trailer Trash Talk - This week we go down the...
Ep 20: Science... sort of - Skepticism... sort of
January 25, 2010 04:37 - 1 hour - 79 MBEp. 20 - Skepticism... sort of 00:00:00 - Just in case you don't remember who the Paleopals are they introduce themselves and introduce their drinks too! Patrick claims to have found a hard to find beer, Ryan has over-thought things again, Ben represents the non-alcoholics and Charlie's drink is a surprise! 00:05:28 - Dr. Steve Novella of the Skeptic's Guide to the Universe stops by for a chat. A long chat. But it's all golden as Steve walks the Paleopals down the short road between SCIENCE...
Ep 19: Science... sort of - Nuclear Giants and Ethical Infants
January 18, 2010 23:18 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB00:00:00 - Intro: Alcohol is a double-edged sword, but is that a redundant statement? Probably, unless you're in Japan. And our guest, Ryan Lipscomb, keeps up with beer talk, so you know he can be trusted. 00:08:54 What happens if you get shot in the gonads with a high dose of radiation? Should you listen to "Science... sort of" with you laptop on your lap? More serious questions, like the health of children, are also addressed. 00:23:10 More derailment as we find out what happens when you...
Ep 18: Science... sort of - Comfortable Mammals
January 12, 2010 22:57 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIt's a bit late and it's a bit long but it's all Science... sort of! 00:00:00 Imbibing is part of the show. Charlie has a thing for numbers, Patrick needs a pick-me-up and Ryan over explains things. 00:07:00 Charlie wonders why sea lions follow him up and down the coast. The other Paleopals learn some shocking secrets about his past as a lawbreaker. And a wild theory turns out to have some merit. 00:25:54 Would Cujo have been as scary if you were suspended above the mean dog? The guys try ...
Ep 17: Sceince... sort of - Lengthening Our Listeners
January 04, 2010 04:05 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWelcome to the post-Solstice Science… sort of Special: All New for a New Decade… sort of. 00:00:00 – An unusual lineup leads to unusual drinks. Who are these people and just what are they drinking? Here’s a hint but tune in to find out! 00:03:35 – An interview with Dr. Bruce Haupt who lengthens bones for a living. Get your mind out of the gutter and pay attention to the science. 00:25:07 – Tools are fun. Octopi are fun. Why not put them together? A new video shows just that, but only the P...
Ep 16: Science... sort of - Warm Light on a Winter's Day
December 22, 2009 22:55 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBEp. 16: Science... sort of - Warm Light on a Winter's Day 00:00:00 - Your Paleopals bring the Heat this Winter's Solstice. Charlie and Ryan question the theoretical limits of the International Bitter Unit (I.B.U.) and discover a very 'science... sort of' I.P.A. (India Pale Ale), while Patrick, the ever-composed southern gentleman, calmly sips a Texan staple. 00:04:48 - We humans have been playing the global warming game so well, the Earth has decided to generously comp us a greenhouse gas bo...
Ep 15: Science... sort of - Fire and Ice
December 14, 2009 20:09 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBEp 15: Science… sort of - Fire and Ice. The paleopals begin as they always begin, with chilled savory refreshments. Ryan and Patrick come up with a new meaning for an old label, while Justin samples from a vintage year for Trader Joes. 00:04:42 After discussing their iced beverages, Patrick delves into a study that explores a hotspot below our favorite island state. Justin ponders whether or not magma still glows if no one can see it. 00:26:51 Trailer Trash Talk opens with a discussion of 'Th...