Science... sort of
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 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 14: Science... sort of - Below the Crust
December 07, 2009 17:28 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBFrom the ashes of episode 13 rises the phoenix of episode 14. The Theme: Below the Crust. Be sure to check out each of the Paleopal's solstice shopping recommendations under their individual "About" pages at www.sciencesortof.com Intro: 00:00:00 One of the Paleopals is missing but, on the other hand, that means that 75% of them are here. That's a passing grade. It could be a lot worse. Crocs… sort of: 00:02:55 Patrick is his usual crusty self in examining this feast of fossils. Di...
Ep 13: Science... sort of - Digging Deep
December 01, 2009 03:57 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBEpisode 13: Science... sort of - Digging Deep Links and more available at sciencesortof.com In which Patrick puns, Ryan runs (his mouth), Charlie contemplates and Justin bothers to show up. 00:00:00 The Paleopals begin with bickering and confusion. Who's there? What's being drunk? (drinked? drankened?) Who wants to get a word in edgewise? 00:05:31 Then they talk to the Acid Queen. She says something interesting, Ryan says something awkward in response. The usual. 00:30:22 Trail Trash Talk...
Ep 12: Science... sort of - Boldly Going
November 23, 2009 16:35 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWelcome to episode 12! This week's theme is Boldly Going. We are seeking out new (fake) life and (potential) new civilizations. 00:00:00 Intro and what-are-you-drinking? Justin has decided to pursue a career doing actual science and thus leaves us stranded for this episode. So, we call upon Charlie again to bail us out. 00:03:57 Ecoterraforming Plot - How do we turn Mars into Earth? Well, driving some Hummers around the Red Planet would be a start. Charlie has a few other ideas but ...
Ep 11: Science... sort of - Releasing Your Inner Avatar
November 16, 2009 15:40 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB00:00:00 Intro and What are you Drinking: The Paleopals are drinking a wide variety of beverages this week and Africa sneaks back into the show (nearly unnoticed. 00:02:43 Oxytocin. All your relationship problems might be solved with just a little extra oxytocin. Or, you might just turn into a naked mole rat; it's too soon to tell. The hormone might also explain why you can't seem to get along with your siblings during thanksgiving. 00:18:48 Trailer Trash Talk - Avatar. The Paleopals...
Ep 10: Science... sort of - The End of the World
November 09, 2009 20:50 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBWelcome to the Decasode! Pulling out all the stops for the Paleopalophiles this week’s show notes include… time stamps! @ 00:00:27 – The intro! Has Patrick realized his fitness? Do the guys have a theme? Do they have drinks? All these questions will be answered. @ 00:09:23 – Topic #1: The audio equivalent of Hemmingway’s Snows of Kilimanjaro as the guys discus melting tropical glaciers, and the gumption they had daring to exist in the first place. @ 00:25:42 – This week on Trailer Trash T...
Ep 9: Science... sort of - SuperManEatingLions
November 03, 2009 04:31 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn episode 9 the paleopals add Charlie to the mix again and then turn the mic on themselves, Justin specifically. Justin had a paper come out in PNAS discussing the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo (of Ghosts in the Darkness fame). He thinks that it was just one of the pair that was causing all of the trouble. He also figured how many people they ate using only science. Next the paleopals take a stab at The Box. Is it a masterpiece of moral dilemma or another Richard Kelly debacle? Wou...
Ep 8: Science... sort of - Preserving the Stars
October 26, 2009 16:08 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBIn Episode 8 of Science... sort of, Patrick Ryan and Justin sit back, relax, and eat some science... while drinking their favorite beverages. Patrick discusses a recent meeting on global species diversity, while Ryan and Justin can't decide what a species is in the first place. Then the trio discuss the trailer for the upcoming movie, Sherlock Holmes. Opinions of the trailer are varied, but all agree to buy stock in Rachel McAdams. Next, the Paleopals move on to the topic of parallel universe...
Ep 7: Science... sort of - The Butterfly Effect
October 19, 2009 06:01 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this week’s installment of Science… sort of; The mysterious Sr. Nino makes an appearance, he teaches the guys and important lesson about jumping to meteorological conclusions but he also needs your help! Once you’ve listened to the show you can e-mail him, "seniornino" at "sciencesortof.com" and find out how you can get involved in SCIENCE! Next Patrick’s tell us about butterflies having sex with caterpillars, which seems like incest but is really bestiality. The lesson: you’re never too ...
Ep 6: Science... sort of - Space... sort of
October 12, 2009 15:25 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEpisode 6 of Science… sort of is probably the most sciencey episode so far. We bring in an extra-terrestrial expert to talk about water on the moon. We contemplate the price of lunar bottled water and where to hide a space elevator from terrorists. Next we discuss NASA’s LCROSS mission, which is essentially launching a missile at the moon to see what happens. Ryan reminds us that there may be dinosaurs on the moon just waiting for cyborg paleontologists to discover them. We return to e...
Ep 5: Science... sort of - Avoiding Extinction
October 05, 2009 23:44 - 1 hour - 63 MBScience... sort of: Episode 5. Do pretty women actually make men loose their minds? Justin, Ryan, and Patrick explore a new study that suggests that this is indeed true. Next the paleopals continue to be lost in space as they discuss the trailer for the upcoming horror scifi flick "Pandorum". Then the Nile crocodile tries to avoid extinction in the Okavango Delta, as the trio analyze opportunities for artificial insemination. Finally, Justin plays the odd-man-out as Ryan and Patrick continue ...
Ep 4: Science... sort of - 80's Nostalgia, Looking back on Simpler Times
September 30, 2009 18:25 - 1 hour - 64 MBIn Episode 4 of Science. . . sort of: Read the full show notes with links www.sciencesortof.com The guys are all drinking beer of diverse qualities, you should join (if of legal age, Science… sort of and their creators take no responsibility for anything that may go wrong in the event of drunken Science). Next the Paleopals attempt to get put on the No Fly Lists for several countries including the United States, Mexico, Quebec, Texas and Canada by talking about EMP attacks on our outdated...
Ep 3: Science... sort of - Going to the Dark Side
September 25, 2009 19:39 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBTales of animals using sinister techniques to hunt down prey, alien human ancestors with multiple words for murder, boys being sent to bed without their supper, and matter (the dark kind). Read more in depth show notes and find relevant links at www.sciencesortof.com
Ep 2: Science... sort of - Zombies Were People Too
September 11, 2009 19:06 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBCan werewolves be sexy? Should they even try? Zombies invade computational sciences, we milk Europe for all it’s worth, and a ‘critical’ look at Blacklight Power’s claim to harvest energy by pushing Hydrogen electrons below their ground state. Read more in depth show notes and find relevant links at www.sciencesortof.com
Ep 1: Science... sort of - Governing Animals
September 04, 2009 17:57 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBFor full show notes with links visit www.sciencesort.com During the inaugural (i.e. #1) episode of Science… sort of: The guys introduce themselves, as is appropriate, you probably don’t know who they are. Google Earth captures the Loch Ness Monster, it may or may not be disguised as a boat. There used to be really big scary reptiles back in the day, Patrick tells us more! Trailer Trash Talk kicks off with the trailer for The Men Who Stare at Goats, and we explain the mysterious workings...