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The Mad Scientist Podcast

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The Mad Scientist Podcast is a comedy show about the history and philosophy of science and pseudoscience. Hosted by Chris and Marie, join our intrepid hosts as they talk about all the weird stuff your science textbook left out. Because sometimes, the best way to learn how to think like a scientist is to talk about all the bad science floating around out there!

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43:24

The Hill Abduction Part 2: What Happened?

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/10/06

This week is the final chapter in the Hill Abduction story. Just what happened to the Hill's that night? What does science make of the physical evidence? Could hypnosis induce false memories? Find out on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:04

46: Roundtable 13: An answer for Tess and Weather...

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/09/28

Why do we hallucinate when we are running on little to no sleep? Can the government control the weather? How about taking in a little teaser for our series on Dyatlov? That and more on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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71:22

Betty and Barney Hill Part 1: Bad Dreams

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/09/21

This week we discuss the very first abduction case, that of Betty and Barney Hill. The hill couple claimed under hypnosis to have been abducted by aliens from Zeta Reticuli, however a lot of what the public knows about the case has been distorted over time. Find out the real story on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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121:59

44: The Lowe Down episode 2: A Boat Load of Boat Lowe!

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/09/12

What happened to our intrepid Lowes this week? Does yelling at something while hunting it ever make it easier to catch? Will drumming at aliens with glow sticks make them appear, or just keep humans away? Can a Boat be this seasons hottest new character? Find out on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:47

43: Episode 27: Vampires and other gross Blood Suckers!

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/09/06

What has made the Vampire such a consistent part of our monster lore throughout the centuries? What kind of explanations are there for the physical evidence of corpses rising from the dead to suck blood, like blood on the teeth or still present in the internal organs after burial? Is Vlad the Impaler really the best historical vampire, or is there someone else to take his cape and fangs? Find out in this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:02

42: Roundtable 12: The Secret of Thermodynamics and...

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/08/31

Do you believe in the power of positive thinking? How about the law of attraction? The laws of thermodynamics? Just what the hell is the deal with Star Mars, Marie? Find out in this weeks roundtable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:18

41: Episode 26: Mental Health Myths Part 2

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/08/25

How do we study mental health in the world of biology? How do we treat these things now, and what are the limitations of our current methods? Find out in this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:37

40: Bonus Episode 2: Total Eclipse of the Heart

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/08/20

The solar eclipse is here! We talk to one of the members of IGOR (the Important Group of Researchers) Justin Ramberger about graduate school, the eclipse, and aliens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:52

39: Roundtable 11: THE LOWE DOWNE

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/08/15

Just what is Rob Lowe up to in a haunted castle? Are blinking lights a good indication of paranormal activity? Are there community college courses in Shamanism? Find out in this week's special episode with Sam Fredrickson of the Not Alone Podcast and Rob Kristoffersen of the upcoming Our Strange Skies podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:51

38: BONUS EPISODE: Time Traveling Space Soviets with...

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/08/06

Greetings comrades! This is definitely Chris and not Kristaps here, telling you to please listen to this episode on how the glorious Soviet Space Fleet crushed our enemies to conquer the future. Also I am somehow typing this from the future. Over and out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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127:29

37: Rumor Flies Crossover: Forensic Myths

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/08/02

This episode the Mad Scientist Podcast is joined by one of our favorite podcasts and fellow Dark Myth members Rumor Flies! We take on forensic myths including lie detector tests, blood splatter analysis, DNA analysis, and forensic psychology in this super long and super special episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:24

36: Episode 25: Mental Health Myths Episode 1

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/07/20

This episode Chris sits down with one of the hosts of the excellent "Is This Adulting?" Podcast, Steven Pappas, to talk about mental health myths and stigma from a personal perspective. Part 1 of the multi part series on mental health myths and pseudoscience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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85:39

35: Roundtable 10: Double the Squid, Double the Suction

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/07/13

GIANT SQUID AGAIN! This time featuring Marie! And announcing the winners of the Be a Mad Scientist Contest Round 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:25

34: Episode 24: THE KRAKEN!

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/07/06

RELEASE THE KRAKEN! Or at least release some interesting science and history about the Kraken! Where did this legend come from, how do our stories about giant squid measure up to real specimen, and what the heck is a colossal squid? Find out on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:16

33: Roundtable 9: Cannibalism!

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/07/02

Have you ever wondered why we seem to love cannibals when their on TV? How did historical cases of cannibalism happen, and what are some common themes found in this gruesome favorite of Halloween stories? Find out on this weeks Roundtable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:30

32: Episode 23: Shadow People!

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/06/21

What is a shadow person? Is it a new phenomena, or does it go back into history? What sort of biological processes could be at work here, or is there no explanation for these spooky specters in the corners of our eyes? Is that my cat on the floor, or just another pair of old shoes? Find out on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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113:10

31: Roundtable 8: THE OCHO

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/06/11

This episode, join Chris and Marie as they discuss haunted or cursed objects throughout history! Is there such a thing as a haunted book? Can a song drive you to the pits of despair? Can a reproduction of a haunted painting still be haunted? Find out on this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:34

30: Episode 22: An Interview with Rob Kristoffersen

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/06/11

Check out this special interview episode with Rob Kristoffersen, who has had a lifetime of weird paranormal experiences! From gnomes at night to ghosts inhabiting a car, Rob has seen quite a number of heavy hitters in the paranormal realm, and has some fascinating stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29: Episode 21: Climate Change Denial

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/05/31

Why do people deny that climate change is happening? What is the history of this conspiracy theory, and how does it relate to real science? How do we measure temperature with tree rings and ice cores? Whats the deal with proxy variable modeling?! Find out in this weeks episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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81:12

28: Roundtable 7: Monsters, Monsters, Monsters!

The Mad Scientist Podcast ·

2017/05/25

In this episode join Chris and Marie on a journal through chemtrails, the Jersey Devil, the Gloucester Sea Monster, and the upcoming Bunny Apocalypse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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