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Rabbit Hole of Research

Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis

Our goal is to have fun learning science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy, and pop-culture. We will start in one place and let the conversation lead us down the winding scenic road exploring the science in science fiction, separating the facts from the Handwavium. We’ll have a little fun and you’ll learn a few facts you can use to impress your friends at a party or use as a conversation starter to go down your own rabbit holes. jothamaustin.substack.com

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Episode 21.1: the b-side of Vampires, Candy & Bruce...

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2024/11/06

In this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, and Georgia revisit episode 21: Vampires, discussing their love for vampire folklore, and favorite horror-themed books and movies. Highlights include Halloween night recaps, a review of Jonathan Maberry's vampire literature, and discussions on scary movies' intriguing psychological effects. The trio also shares insights on their latest video game encounters and some fascinating film recommendations. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Share with

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6:31

Breaking News! Creepy Kids, Chaos, and Handwavium!

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2024/10/31

Happy Halloween from the Rabbit Hole of Research! Joe, Nick, and Georgia take a break from their normal science talk and perform a chaotic Halloween special, in the spirit of War of the Worlds, about trick-or-treating, eerie kids, and bizarre happenings during a live broadcast. This episode is 100 percent Handwavium and sponsored by Vsuck.com. Enjoy! And be safe out there.This was a one shot recording. Let us know what you think. Do you want more?Subscribe, Share, and join our Substack to get email

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Episode 21: Vampires Suck or Do They?

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2024/10/30

Happy Halloween! In the third October of Horror episode the Rabbit Hole Research crew joined by author Moe Shalabi dig into the history, science and symbolism of vampires. They discuss various types of vampires, their origins across cultures, and how vampirism can be scientifically explained. The conversation also touches on favorite vampire movies and books, the evolution of vampire stories, and their representation in modern media. And the group explores the possibility of living as a vampire. Can

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11:01

Episode 20.1 Revisiting Possessions, Spooky Laughs,...

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2024/10/23

In this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, we reflect on our Possession episode, and a mysterious laugh we heard in the recording. We give a heartfelt shoutout to Melissa from Reads Local, updates on The Horror House's GoFundMe, and discuss various movies and books we've been enjoying. 80’s horror movies and the importance of locking doors. And, Joe was featured in The Scientist Magazine. Happy Halloween.Go visit our Friends at Reed’s Local:Reed’s Local EventsPlease go support our friends at

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Episode 20: Exploring the Science and Handwavium of...

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2024/10/16

Note: At ~the 6 minute mark our recording was cut, even though we talked for 1 hour. My story is the Reed’s Local ghost interrupted our recording—you can hear a noice before the recording cuts! But Rabbit Hole of Research ain’t afraid of no ghosts and the show goes on! Enjoy!In the second October of Horror episode the Rabbit Hole Research dives into the spine-chilling realm of possessions and spirits, perfectly timed for Halloween. We take over Reed Local, with several guests. Reed’s Local co-owner

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Episode 19.1 the b-side of Werewolves, Werecars, and...

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2024/10/09

In this mini episode of The Rabbit Hole Research podcast, hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia explore various horror themes, including werewolves and a lesser-known 1984 cartoon, Turbo Teen, which featured a character transforming into a car—prompting discussions on 'werecars'. They discuss an unfortunate water leakage situation at the Horror House, leading to its temporary closure and a GoFundMe campaign for support. The hosts also delve into fun horror-related content, touching on movies like 'Werewolf

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Episode 19: Exploring the Science and Myth of...

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2024/10/02

In this episode, the Rabbit Hole of Research goes on the road to the Horror House in Avondale Chicago, “The Hub of Horror”. Georgia, Nick and Joe, along with shop owners Moses and Vinny, explore the world of werewolves. They dig into werewolf folklore, history, the science of transformation, and popular werewolf movies and media. Get your pen and paper ready to take note of all the werewolf movies and books mentioned (don’t worry you can find them in the show notes). This is a good way to start off

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15:30

Episode 18.1 the b-side: Cyborg B-Sides and Fan...

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2024/09/25

Welcome to Episode 18.1 the B-side! In this mini episode, Joe and Nick engage with fans at the Miller Beach Fest about their cyborg body part replacements and favorite cyborg movies. Notable mentions include Teen Titans' Cyborg, Robocop, and The Six Million Dollar Man. The hosts reflect on various cybernetic body parts and discuss interesting real-world cybernetic advancements such as artificial stomachs. The episode concludes with a sneak peek into their October Horror Series, featuring episodes on

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41:01

Episode 18: Cybernetic Futures: Amazing Technology...

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2024/09/18

Welcome to Episode 18 and into the basement studio hangout with Nick and Joe! This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of cyborgs, blending science fiction and real-world technology. We reflect on iconic cyborgs from pop culture like RoboCop, Terminator, and Inspector Gadget, and explore the real science behind the concept, from biohacking to DIY cybernetics. Discover the origins of the term, meet pioneers like Manfred Clynes and Nathan Kline, and discuss ethical quandaries related to

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Episode 17.1 the b-side: One Day Will You Unlock Your...

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2024/09/11

Welcome to the Footnotes of the B-sides! In this mini episode, Joe and Nick delve into the fascinating world of telepathy, telekinesis, and brainwave-based authentication systems developed by the University of Buffalo. The duo also shares their recent interests, from playing Astro's Playroom on the PS5 to reading 'My Darkest Prayer' by S. A. Crosby. They touch on their excitement for the upcoming Halloween-themed episodes and discuss their thoughts on 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4. Special

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56:12

Episode 17: Brainwaves and Superpowers: Can Humans...

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2024/09/04

In Episode 17 of the Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe and Nick, along with special guest Michael Lynn, digging into the intriguing topics of telepathy and telekinesis. They explore the origins of these concepts in fiction, their portrayal in popular culture, and discuss the lack of scientific evidence supporting their existence in the real world. The episode also touches on government-funded research projects, genetic studies, and speculative future technologies. Amidst the discussions, the hosts

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Episode 16.1 the b-side: Ultimate Alien Invasions,...

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2024/08/28

Welcome to the Footnotes of the B-sides! In this 16.1 b-side episode, Joe and Nick discuss their recent movie and TV show viewings including the new Alien movie, 'Parasite' and 'Umbrella Academy Season 4'. They also revisit their 'Ultimate Alien Actor' debate, discussing contenders like Jeff Goldblum, Sigourney Weaver, and Will Smith. They dig into concepts of panspermia, alien invasions in popular culture from 'Starship Troopers' to 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'Thundercats'. The episode

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47:01

Episode 16: Exploring Alien Invasions: Movies,...

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2024/08/21

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 16, Nick and Joe talk about Alien Invasion. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.Back in the basement studio, Joe and Nick return, with beer in hand, to discuss a variety of topics centered around alien invasions in movies, literature, and pop culture. They share insights and personal favorites including 'Independence Day,'

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Episode 15.1 the mini b-side—clarifications and more...

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2024/08/14

Welcome to Episode 15 the B-side! In this companion episode to Episode 15, Joe, Nick and Georgia dive into fan comments, topics such as Owen Wilson's 'Wow,' West Nile virus, and the updated WHO list of potential future pandemic pathogens. They also speculate on military bases as potential safe havens during a zombie apocalypse and mention various entertainment preferences, like the 'Fallout' series, 'Lady in the Lake,' and comic books. The episode ends with a light-hearted wrap-up, urging fans to

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Episode 15: Our Favorite Apocalypses: Zombies,...

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2024/08/07

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 15, Nick, Georgia, and Joe talk about their favorite apocalyptic scenarios. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.In this episode of 'Rabbit Hole of Research,' the crew gathers in the basement “bunker” studio to delve into their favorite apocalyptic scenarios. Hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia debate various types of apocalypses,

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Episode 14.1 the b-side—clarifications and more...

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2024/07/31

Welcome to the Footnotes, B-sides, or mini-episode! We don’t know what to call these episodes, so suggestions are welcome. Whatever we decide, we will be doing these short 10-15 minute episodes to recap and clarify things we talked about in the main episode the week before. Also, we will share other cool stuff we are watching and reading. As always there are time stamped show notes with links and extras below.This companion episode to Episode 14 revisits key topics and clarifies points about

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Episode 14: Exploring Regeneration from Wolverine and...

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2024/07/24

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 14, Nick and Joe talk about Regeneration, just in time for the release of the new Wolverine and Deadpool movie (July 26th 2024). Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. In episode 14 of 'The Rabbit Hole of Research' podcast, hosts Joe and Nick dive into the fascinating topic of regeneration. They discuss the biological processes

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49:31

Episode 13: Blockbusters and Frozen Landscapes:...

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2024/07/10

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 13. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.In this episode, Joe and Nick are joined by Dr. David Pincus from the University of Chicago to delve into the fascinating and alarming world of climate change and thawing permafrost. They discuss the potential dangers of melting permafrost, including the revival of ancient viruses and

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Episode 12: Eye Popping Superpowers: Movies, Comics,...

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2024/06/26

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 12. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of eye-related superpowers, from movies and comics to real scientific discoveries. We explore Cyclops' optic blasts, Superman's heat vision, the complexities of x-ray vision, and other vision-based powers such as Hawkeye's

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51:01

Episode 11: Cloning. Episode 11: Cloning.

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2024/06/12

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 11. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. This episode we explore the science behind Cloning We hope you enjoy. Tell a friend! Don’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like!Artwork by Georgia Geisatomicnumber14 https://www.instagram.com/atomic_number14/To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the expanded show notes

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