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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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01:00:05

S3 Ep 5: Trains derailments, weird doubles, and whats...

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2023/02/28

Welcome to another week of The BL podcast! What’s going on with all those UAPs? Micaela and Elle get into it in another Conspiracy Corner! Plus did you know there’s a movie about a train derailment that preceded the incident in Ohio? Also, The Blunt Letters gear up for their Twin Peaks episode by diving into doppelgangers! Who’s seen them and what can it mean? Original Song “Simulacrum Serenade” by Micaela Superstar References: Fresh Approach Mobile Market Why the US started detecting mysterious

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01:22:25

S3 Ep 4: Mysteries and Mushrooms

Science with The Blunt Letters ·

2023/02/14

This episode is packed with more science and science fiction! This week’s Let Me Tell You About This Movie segment is all about: ETs Among Us 2, a documentary that takes a look at the mysteries below the ice in Antarctica and beyond. Then we talk comic books with the release of the new superhero comic from Rob Guillory Mosely. And finally, the BL talks about The Last of Us and other fungi in Recipes for Chaos! Original Song “New Wave Tacos” by Micaela Superstar References: ETs Among Us 2:Our Alien

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00:58:41

S3 Ep3: UAP Report Update, Weird Secrets of Lake...

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2023/01/31

This week's episode is bursting with science! We bring you a Space Update about the newly released 2022 Annual Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (aka the government’s UFO report) and learn about News of The Weird: Lake Superior. What secrets are held in this massive Great Lake? Or should we say inland sea? Finally, we bring you more Recipes For Chaos with the second installment of Math Madness! Original Song “Science Shuffle Aliens” by Micaela Superstar References: Download the declassified

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01:13:27

S3 Ep 2: The Year of The Rabbit and Beyond!

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2023/01/17

Welcome to another bi-weekly episode of The Blunt Letters podcast! This week we focus on what lies beyond the stars or maybe in our backyard? Listen to Astrologeeks for a recap of the havoc Mercury in Retrograde has caused and what The Year of The Rabbit has in store for you. Then we talk UAPs (or UFOs) and their link to David Paulides’ Missing 411: The UFO Connection in this week’s Let Me Tell You About This Movie. Plus! What happened at the Ariel school in 1994? Original Song “Fucking Aliens” by

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00:21:53

The Sounds of The Blunt Letters Vol. 2

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2023/01/11

Listen to all your favorite original Micaela Superstar songs from Season 2 on repeat for hours until your ears bleed! Dance the night away and don’t forget to film it. Post it, and tag us while you do! Here is your ultimate playlist! Classic Theme song New Year New Problems Henny Penny Factotum Bylley Avery Jon B, Quartz Portalz Simulacrum Serenade Who Farted? (It Wasn’t Me) Would You Eat Me Up? Whorescopes Mamoa’s Beard Love Shaq I Wish It Was 420 Everyday Science

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00:49:37

S3 Ep1: Welcome to 2023!

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2023/01/04

Welcome to Season 3 of the Blunt Letters! Micaela, Elle, and Gerbil kick off the new year with some Whorescopes, find out what science and the stars have in store for you! Then we talk TV with a wrap up review of the His Dark Materials series from HBO and the BBC. Finally in this week’s Let Me Tell You About This Movie, the BL reviews “I’m Totally Fine” a friendship movie with aliens! Original Song “New Year New Problems” by Micaela Superstar References: Tullamore Dew commercial Her Dark Materials

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00:56:19

S2 Ep 44: Goodbye 2022!

Science with The Blunt Letters ·

2022/12/29

Welcome to the last Blunt Letters episode of the year! This episode is packed with science from space to deep within the earth, listen to the "Space Update" to learn about STEVE the latest wonder in the sky, and a freshly unearthed meteor! Then we discuss the newest breakthrough in atomic fusion in this week's "Whaaaaaa" and finally "Let Me Tell You About This Movie" Fire of Love, the volcano/love documentary. Original Song "Fucking Aliens" by Micaela Superstar References: National Ignition Facility

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01:11:58

S2 Ep 43: Math Madness

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2022/12/21

Do you love math? Like really love math? In this episode, The Blunt Letters talk about theoretical math and the folks who've been driven mad by numbers. Learn about the history of zero, the mathematician who could add infinities, Georg Cantor, and Let Me Tell You About This Movie: Pi! TW: mental illness/self-harm Original Song "Who Farted? (it wasn't me)" by Micaela Superstar References: History of Zero Finding Zero (book) by Amir Aczel Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico at the de

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01:12:22

S2 Ep 42: The Red Planet

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2022/12/13

In this episode Micaela and Elle are joined by their new Googler, Gerbil, to talk about Mars! The red planet has a lot going on these days, we explain its current retrograde in Astrologeeks, then get into the Rover's work on the surface of the planet with a Space Update, and wonder what secrets do meteors keep? Plus, more of Micaela's Irrational Fears, maybe not so irrational after all? Original Song "2 Moons Are Better" by Micaela Superstar References: Mars in retrograde breakdown from Chani

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01:00:46

S2 Ep 41: Sci-Fi TV Party

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2022/12/06

Welcome to the TV Party episode! Micaela and Elle introduce you to the coolest sci-fi shows you can watch now! Bet you didn't know Atlanta would make this list. Listen for reasons you should binge Atlanta and Handmaid's Tale, Peripheral and more. Consider this your SPOILER warning. Also, catch up on news of the cosmos with your Space Update! Original Song "Smooth Robot" by Micaela Superstar References: UAP investigative team What is Panspermia? Who is George Knapp? Handmaid's Tale (show) The

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01:19:13

S2 Ep 40: Reality TV shapes reality with Jon B

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2022/11/29

Welcome Jon B back to The Blunt Letters Podcast! We talk about the rise of reality TV in US pop culture, then specifically about Jon's contribution to your entertainment on Naked and Afraid and Naked and Afraid XL. If you've binged any reality show ever, tune in! Original Song "Jon B" by Micaela Superstar References: Connect with and Buy Jon's stuff History of Reality TV Brian Moylan's thoughts on Naked and Afraid What gerbil's look like Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,

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01:04:33

S2 Ep39: My mini-moon and me

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2022/11/22

This week The Blunt Letters brings you the most exciting Space Update of the year: Earth has a new second moon! Then Micaela Superstar and Elle Lectrick break down the most interesting new creatures in Animal Drop: Best of 2022, and learn about a new California law that allows you to do more with your bodily remains. Original Song "2 Moons Better" by Micaela Superstar References: Animal Drop Best of 2022 New Mini Moon California Legalizes Human Composting Donating Your Body To

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01:01:37

S2 Ep 38: Mystery of Mt. Diablo, the Lunar Eclipse,...

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2022/11/15

This week join the Blunt Letters look into local happenings, from the history of Mt. Diablo to the total lunar eclipse. Learn about how this famous Bay Area mountain got its name and the lore that surrounds it. Then, Micaela and Elle look to the heavens to predict what this eclipse could mean for the season. Finally, stick around for a Let Me Tell You About This Movie for the new Martin McDonagh movie: The Banshees of Inisherin. Spoilers as always! Original Song "Quartz Portalz" by Micaela

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00:59:50

S2 Ep 37: Spooky Season

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2022/11/09

Halloween may be over but there's plenty of Spooky Season left! The Blunt Letters digs into the influences of Day of the Dead, reviews the modern classic Over The Garden Wall, and bring you a new Space Update all about so-called "planet killer asteroids!" Plus, Micaela and Elle recount their recent earthquake experience! Original Song "Spoops" by Micaela Superstar References: Origin of the Day of the Dead San Jose experiences a 5.1 Earthquake Magikarp Pokemon Don't Look Up (movie) Scientists find

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01:10:26

S2 Ep 36: Roadtrip!

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2022/11/02

Ever wondered what it's like to drive across the USA? Find out on this episode of The Blunt Letters! Micaela and Elle recap their trip from Connecticut to California, including stopping by Pittsburgh and St. Louis to visit past podcast guests Alecia and Damon. Plus learn about the Day & Dream exhibition at the St. Louis Art Museum and the Meow Wolf Denver permanent art installation, Convergence Center. Finally, don't give up on the spooky season yet! The BL brings you two book reviews from

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01:08:34

BL S2 Ep 35: Dr. Lee talks weaponized ticks and horror

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2022/10/25

This week Dr. Lee returns to The Blunt Letters to talk about weaponized ticks in this special edition of Conspiracy Corner. How do ticks impact the spread of Lyme disease? Can't they do anything right? Then if you love horror and badass women stay tuned for a Book and Let Me Tell You About This Movie review for Grady Hendrix's novel, "My Best Friends Exorcism" and its adaptation from Prime Video. Original Song "Science Shuffle" by Micaela Superstar References: Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme

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00:59:43

S2 Ep34: Asteroids from Outer space and Other Terrors

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2022/10/18

Welcome to another episode of the Blunt Letters! Micaela and Elle discuss DART, the NASA initiative planning for asteroids by shooting space projectiles at them in this week’s space update! Then the duo gets spooky during Let Me Tell You About This Movie to discuss the new Dahmer TV show from Netflix and the spiritual beings in Reservation Dogs. And stay tuned for an important PSA about bananas. TW: Suic*de Original Song "Henny Penny" by Micaela Superstar References: Reservation Dogs (show) Gary

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01:13:30

S2 Ep33: Which reality is this?

Science with The Blunt Letters ·

2022/10/11

It’s the Blunt Letters' favorite month! In this episode, Micaela and Elle get spooky with Joe Hill’s Black Phone movie and other scary stories to get you in the mood for the spooky season. Then, can you tell which reality we’re in? Take a dive into the simulation theory with Philip K. Dick and his many works as well as his contribution to the Glitch In The Matrix documentary. Original Song "Paranormal Stoner" by Micaela Superstar References: The Man Who Fell To Earth (show / book) Paper Girls (show

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01:05:39

S2 Ep32: Secrets of Space!

Science with The Blunt Letters ·

2022/10/04

This week Micaela and Elle once again look to the stars and outer space. Learn about Mercury's retrograde and its effects in this week's Astrologeeks, then peer into the past with the News of the Weird all about Neutrinos! Do they hold the answer to the mystery of creation? And did you know there's a trillion passing through you as you read this?! Get into outer space and out of the box thinking with The Blunt Letters! Original Song "Quartz Portalz by Micaela Superstar References: Hood London -

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01:06:48

S2 Ep31: Out of the frying pan and onto the fire ant...

Science with The Blunt Letters ·

2022/09/27

This week, Micaela and Elle bring you another unbelievable WHAAAAAT moment all about eye tattoos, then listen to Let Me Tell You About This Movie: The Man Who Fell To Earth the new incredible sci-fi masterpiece from Showtime. Stick around for The Final Girl Support Group book review and a Weird Science segment where the BL brings you the answer to the questions "How are fire ants like Cheerios?" and "What are lenticular clouds and why are they showing up in odd places?" Original Song "Science

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