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The Science of Fiction

The Science of Fiction

Each episode of The Science of Fiction picks a theme and discusses the science and non-science in fiction involving that theme, with hilarious results, a selection of tenuously-related music, and a constant stream of guest experts. Expect anything from the mechanics of time travel to advice on how to survive the impending zombie apocalypse!

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All Episodes

1:00:00

Journey into the Fourth Dimension (with Prof. Andy...

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2011/07/02

Prof. Andy Parker heads up the the work on the Large Hardion Collider in Cambridge. We ask him about his work in search of hidden dimensions, and (as always) check that he isn't about to create a black hole that will destroy the Earth. Explosion in 4-Dimensions by ★ spunkinator Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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1:01:39

Time Travel (with Andy Pontzen)

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2011/06/11

Andy Pontzen discusses the science of time travel, and judges the quality of depictions in fiction from on-air synopses! Expect DeLorean, Terminators and time-travelling phone boxes (be it Bill and Ted’s or the Doctor’s). Time Machine for sale by Alexander Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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0:58:54

Zombies (with Frank Swain and Thomas Wooley)

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2011/05/28

“Science Punk” Frank Swain talks about real life zombies, and Thomas Wooley discusses his reseach into how we will fare in the event of a zombie attack. We all know the zombie apocalypse is coming, so listen in to make sure you're prepared! Zombies Invade San Francisco! by Scott Beale Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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1:00:38

Fictional Scientist Grudge Match (with Will Thompson)

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2011/05/21

Andy and Will go head-to-head with their favourite fictional scientists. Kungfu scientists by Arnaud DG Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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0:59:43

Computers (with Will Thompson)

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2011/05/14

A show on computers and Computers Science in fiction, inevitably tripping over geek classics such as Tron and Hackers, and spaced by nerdcore and chiptune-y sounds. Arcade control panel prototype by Daniel & Ericka Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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0:58:53

Doctor Who (with Michael Conterio)

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2011/05/07

Andy and Michael discuss everything “Who”, asking questions like “How does a Dalek really work?” and investigating important issues including “will we all be Cybermen by the end on the century?” No previous knowledge of the Doctor's adventures needed! nine daleks by Johnson Cameraface Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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0:58:54

Comic Book Science (with Ben Valsler)

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2011/04/30

The very first show, featuring Ben Valsler, producer of the Naked Scientists. Ben's Masters dissertation was titled “Depictions of science and technology in comics and graphic novels”; this episode looks over his comic collection and discusses the science and its depiction in them. Star Wars Collection by Brian Hathcock Send feedback and comments to show@scienceoffiction.co.uk.

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