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Science with The Blunt Letters

The Blunt Letters

If you wonder about dark matter, missing links, the wild lives of scientists, space updates, and cutting-edge technological breakthroughs then this is the podcast you"ve been looking for. Join hosts Micaela Superstar and Elle Lectrick for a drink and a savvy science conversation that gives you fuel for your nerdiest discourse and jokes you can"t wait to rip off!

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01:41:54

S4 Ep 18: The Science of Vampires

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2024/10/03

Welcome to spooky season with The Blunt Letters! This week we sink our teeth into the science of vampires! Were there real bloodsuckers in history? Or were they misunderstood patients suffering from a rare disease? Plus, get our little-known vampire recommendations to watch this spooky season!Featuring Original Song “ Vampyre” by Micaela Superstar Join our Patreon! Get the "What Are You Drinking?" cocktail recipe book and The Cryptid Cocktail Party recipe book when you join at the $5 level before

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01:37:03

S4 Ep 17: The Deep Ocean

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2024/09/24

This week we dive into the sea to find out what lies deep beneath the ocean. The Titanic is still down there and a crew is again making a deep-sea pilgrimage to check out the wreck. Here at the BL, we’re still wondering why. Then, one of Micaela’s not-so irrational fears may soon be resolved as scientists discover a way to predict devastating rogue waves. And, do you know what the world’s biggest ocean is? What if we told you it was buried beneath the Earth's crust? Learn about the

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01:00:29

S4 Ep 16: Space Update 2024

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2024/09/03

Welcome to The Blunt Letter’s Space Update Episode! Can you believe those astronauts are still stuck on the International Space Station? A quick 8-day mission has turned into a 2-month (and counting) endeavor. We’ll give you the details on how they’re living and who’s gonna save them. Then, citizen scientists have discovered an object that is moving so fast, that it may escape the Milky Way. And finally, “donuts” on one of Saturn's moons might hold the secret to a new water source. Check us

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01:21:53

S4 Ep 15: Beasts, Buzzes, and Medicines

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2024/08/21

In this wild episode of The Blunt Letters, Micaela Elle and Jerbil take you on a journey through time as they explore how humans learned to use plants as medicine and intoxicants by watching our furry (and sometimes feathered) friends. From prehistoric cave dwellers spying on trippy goats to modern-day party animals, they uncover the surprisingly clever ways animals helped us discover everything from herbal remedies to mind-bending highs. Featuring Original Song “Bing Bong (pants off dance off) by

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01:55:14

S4 Ep 14: The Deadly Rainbow

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2024/07/24

From the blackest black to the whitest white, in this episode, we talk about the science of paint and pigment! Did you know we used real human mummies for brown paint for over 200 years? What about Paris Green, the bright and beautiful color that got its name after being used to kill rats in the sewers of France? We cover the toxic paints of the rainbow that have colored our lives for thousands of years! Featuring original song "Science Shuffle" by Micaela Superstar References: The

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01:28:40

S4 Ep 12: Cosmic Wonders and Cryptids: Exploring...

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2024/07/10

Welcome to The Blunt Letters podcast! In this episode, we dive into the mysterious and captivating world of "Outer Range," we ask the important questions like “What won’t they throw in that hole?” and “Was that a doppelganger?” We also delve into the fascinating concept of Dyson Spheres, those theoretical megastructures that could harness the power of entire stars. Additionally, we discuss the Cryptid Hypothesis paper produced by Harvard-associated scientists, speculating on the potential

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01:52:09

S4 Ep 12: Who You Gonna Call

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2024/06/25

Welcome to the first true crime episode of The Blunt Letters. We looked into a mysterious phone call that turned out to be more than paranormal. Listen as we discuss the case of Henry McCabe and his message from the beyond. Then, we get into the science of electricity and how how post-life entities interact with the energy field to send messages to the living. Featuring Original Song “Gone Missing” by Micaela Superstar The Full Story Behind The Most Mysterious Voicemail Ever Man Who Vanished Leaves

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01:39:14

S4 Ep10: Holy Sh*t with Jerbil

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2024/06/13

Welcome to a new episode of The Blunt Letters Poop Chronicles with Jerbil, where we talk about the role of poop in our lives, society, and culture. This time we’re talking about “Holy Shit” the religious uses of poop spanning human history into the present day. We cover references in the bible, the koran, and beyond. Plus, we get into the modern cults that use feces as part of their religious practice. Finally, we cover new sci-fi movies and shows you should know! Buckle up and listen now!Featuring

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01:17:14

S4 Ep 11: Lost in Space

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2024/05/28

Welcome to the Lost In Space episode! This week we talk about space machines that have gotten misplaced in space. First, we talk about Voyager 1, the 46-year-old NASA space probe that reached interstellar space before it stopped communicating with the Earth, and the 25-year-old spy satellite that disappeared. Then, we chat about the folks who got stuck on the International Space Station for over a year! And we get into outer space questions like “What does Space Force do?” “What beloved snack has

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01:21:47

S4 Ep 9 Swapping Bodies: The spooky side effects of...

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2024/05/14

In this episode, Micaela, Elle, and Jerbil talk about the weird side effects of organ transplants. When the bodies we’re born receive new organs, why do some people take on characteristics of the donors? Why is this especially true with heart transplants? Does the heart really hold on to the things and people we love even in a new body? We explore cases where organ recipients suddenly love foods they’ve always detested, like music they never cared about before, and even see visions of their donor’s

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01:34:17

S4 Ep 8: Joyous 4/20/2024!

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2024/04/29

Welcome to the Blunt Letters 2024 420 Episode! We might be a little late, but that’s keeping with the episode’s theme so we hope you’ll forgive us. This year, we will get into the science of weed; specifically, the components that help your body feel better and fight diseases. Buckle up as we explore the brain and the synapses that have enabled your body to enjoy the benefits of this plant for thousands of years. Plus, new research about how scientists are using cannabinoids to fight modern ailments

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00:49:34

Live Show with Apprentice Embalmer and artist Amber Dee

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2024/04/09

At long last we present The Blunt Letters Live Show! Last fall we met with Amber Dee apprentice embalmer and artist in Oakland, California to ask her about the science of embalming. Ever wonder what happens to bodies when they’re embalmed? Have you wanted to learn more about afterlife care? Now’s your chance! Original song “Science Shuffle” by Micaela Superstar Check us out: thebluntletters.com, insta, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook Join our Patereon! Signature Cocktail Recipe: The Highballer

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01:36:35

Super Chill: Digging into the Permafrost

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2024/03/26

Join us for the chillest episode yet! This week we talk about the permafrost in the Arctic, not your freezer! We start by reviewing True Detective: Night Country, the newest installment of the series that's set in a remote Alaskan town thrust into days of night and paranormal mystery. Then, we get into the real science of the permafrost and examine a few of the discoveries recently extracted from the ice, including so-called “zombie viruses.” And this is a special occasion where we celebrate

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01:37:56

S4 Ep 6: Uh-oh Apocalypse

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2024/03/12

Uh-oh we’re still sliding into the apocalypse. In this episode we talk about the pre-apocolyptic times we’re currently in and what we’re doing to accelerate the deterioration of our environment, the resurgence of almost eradicated disease, and other human absurdities. Don’t worry, while there may be some doom, it’s not all gloom. Join us as we laugh our way into oblivion!Featuring Original Song “Henny Penny” by Micaela Superstar Check us out: thebluntletters.com, insta, TikTok, YouTube,

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01:31:52

S4 Ep 5: Outer Space Influencers

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2024/02/27

This episode we bring you an episode from the stars! First, we tell you about meeting star cartoonist Trina Robbins, a living legend and the first woman to draw Wonder Woman. Then, we talk to you about The Year of The Dragon and bring you predictions to ponder this year. How will you be affected? Finally, we talk about jellyfish UAPs spotted floating around the Earth, and new discoveries about plasma! What will learning about plasma tell us about the UAPs we’ve been seeing? Is it a new kind of

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01:42:51

S4 Ep4: Mysteries from the Sea

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2024/02/13

Get ready to dive into the deepest depths to discover the mysterious (multiple) golden orbs of the oceans and find out what scientists are doing to talk to whales! Learn about the joint project of SETI scientists and marine biologists who want to communicate with the hyper intelligent whales off the coast of Alaska. Can these scientists uncover the secret of non-human to human communication? Plus, Micaela and Elle confuse two different mysterious golden orbs that were found in the ocean. What are

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01:46:26

S4 Ep3: Godzilla, Predictions from the Stars and The...

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2024/01/30

This episode is so delightfully Blunt Letters! We have our Whorescopes update in case you were concerned about the likelihood of meeting an ET in person, find out in this episode! Then we bring back Let Me Tell You About This Movie with Godzilla Minus One, Elle's first introduction to the Kaiju mythology, and Micaela's long-term obsession. And finally, what really happened in Miami on the first day of 2024? We get into what we think and the science of what we've heard from people who

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01:17:39

S4 Ep 2: Time Traveling Electricians: Tesla, The Lead...

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2024/01/16

In Brazil in 1966, two seemingly ordinary electrical engineers were found “post-life” wearing lead masks over their eyes leaving the world to puzzle over the strange circumstances of their passing. In this episode, we discuss the infamous Lead Mask Mystery and how the study of electricity may have led to the science of time travel. Of course, no discussion of electricity could exist without the work of Nikola Tesla. We look into his study of radiant energy, its influence on the study of time travel,

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01:29:05

S4 Ep1: Am I AI?

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2024/01/04

We're coming in hot to welcome 2024 and the 4th season of The Blunt Letters podcast! Buckle up because this episode has both Philip K Dick moments and a Conspiracy Corner! Join us as we talk about the wild frontier of artificial intelligence. Is it the key to an accelerated tech utopia or the next step toward our demise? You be the judge! We discuss conversation bots, notable Sci-Fi, and discuss the impact this technology has made on the fictional worlds of our favorite TV shows, movies, and

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01:35:44

S3 Ep25: Venomous Medicine and Poison Plants

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2023/12/21

Naturally occurring plant poisons and animal toxins are defense mechanisms organisms develop as a way to protect themselves, but there is more to these substances than you might notice at first glance. While you probably don’t want to find yourself on the wrong end of a stinging nettle or scorpion, poisonous plants and animal toxins have historically contained the key components for life-saving medicines. Listen as we explore what plants have been used across cultures to develop medicines from

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