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Spooky Science Sisters

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We"re two scientists and sisters (in-law) bringing you a podcast about the science behind all things strange and unusual, from the natural to the supernatural! So, put on your critical thinking caps and join us every other week for some creepy conversation and lots of laughter.

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All Episodes

53:55

The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan,...

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2021/03/22

This episode is the second half of our two-part series on the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. Most of us have heard of Amelia Earhart but as prominent as she is in the history books there is still a ton of uncertainty surrounding what happened to her. Last time, we focused on the details of the trip and the possibility that she and Noonan ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean. In this episode, we review some of the other popular hypotheses about what befell the famous pilot and

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66:28

The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan,...

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2021/03/08

This episode is the first of a two part series on the disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. Most of us have heard of Amelia Earhart, but as prominent as she is in the history books, there is still a ton of uncertainty and speculation surrounding her 1937 disappearance. What actually happened to her and her navigator, Fred Noonan? Did they survive their plane crash? Did Earhart change her name to Irene Bolam? We will attempt to answer these questions, explore the evidence that exists, and

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82:50

SkyHub & the Search for UFOs with Dr. Chris Cogswell

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2021/02/22

In this episode, we’re joined by the chair of SkyHub’s science advisory board and host of the Mad Scientist Podcast, Dr. Chris Cogswell. SkyHub’s technology is used to analyze both identified and unidentified objects in the sky, including UFOs or UAPs. Check out this episode to learn what SkyHub is all about, how it works, and how you can get your very own tracker set up in your backyard! ** Mad Scientist Podcast: https://www.themadscientistpodcast.com/ SkyHub: https://skyhub.org/ ** You can find

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95:36

Distressingly Squishy: Zombie Science with Rebecca...

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2021/02/09

Most people think that zombies of the brain-eating type that are commonly depicted in pop culture aren’t real, and we would have to agree with you, but we want to know if real-life zombies are possible! In this episode we are joined by bio-anthropologist Dr. Rebecca Gibson (@RGibsonGirl on Twitter) to discuss the origins of zombie stories and what might need to happen to actually zombify someone. ** You can find out more info about Rebecca and her books on her Amazon author page at

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71:59

This Is Your Brain On Aliens

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2021/01/25

Have you or has somebody you know had an alien abduction experience? In this episode we will talk about Paige’s husband’s experience and discuss what could be behind your favorite alien abduction stories, from sleep paralysis to recovered memories from a surgery gone wrong. The only thing we know for sure is that your brain is a very weird place! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel

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89:30

Soviet Union Spring Break 1959: The Dyatlov Pass...

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2021/01/11

Winter is here and since we’re hunkering down for a cold couple of months, we think there’s no better time to discuss the snowy mystery that occurred at Dyatlov Pass. In our first episode of 2021, we challenge some of the most popular theories surrounding the deaths of nine hikers on February 2, 1959. We cover a handful of possibilities, from avalanches and hypothermia to aliens and government conspiracies. If this story leaves you scratching your head, you are not alone. If you have any thoughts on

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87:52

Santa Science Sisters

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/12/21

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas is right around the corner and it’s time to talk about everybody’s favorite jolly old man. Santa may not be considered spooky by most, but he is technically a boogeyman, and we had questions about him that needed answers! In this episode, we discuss the effect of Santa (and similar holiday characters) on children’s cognitive development, the plausibility of Santa’s sleigh withstanding speeds many times faster than sound, and how many calories Santa would eat on Christmas night

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145:36

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: It’s Not Cannibalism, OK?!

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/11/23

It’s almost Thanksgiving, so it’s time to get Colonial! Eat some turkey and settle in for this jumbo-sized episode on the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. For this episode, we were joined by the amazing Sarah Head and Karen Stollznow from the Archaeological Fantasies and Monster Talk podcasts, respectively. We discuss all of the possibilities of what may have happened to these colonists, from the obvious — they joined up with a local Native American tribe — to the (probably) absurd — they ate

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66:41

First Annual Halloween Listener Stories

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/10/31

In our third Halloween special episode we are sharing and trying to debunk some of our listeners’ spookiest experiences. Listen and let us know if you agree with our interpretations. Thank you to everybody who submitted a story and Happy Halloween! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel! There you’ll find extra video content related to the podcast, and Meagan will be going live from

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103:24

This is Halloween

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/10/19

Why are black cats considered unlucky? Do we really have to worry about our children receiving poisoned candy? And what is the deal with Skeleton Lake? Find all of this out and more by listening to our second Halloween special episode. We explore the history of our favorite holiday, and some of the most popular Halloween superstitions and traditions. We discuss the many possible origins of trick-or-treating, tell you a spooky story about Stingy Jack, and talk about why Halloween occurs at a

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138:17

Debunking Hauntings: Let’s Take a Trip to Kenny’s...

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/10/08

Kenny Biddle, science enthusiast, Skeptical Help Bar videocast host, writer for the “I Am Kenny Biddle” blog on Facebook and Skeptical Inquirer magazine, and owner of a backyard tiki bar, joins us for a laugh-filled episode discussing the credibility of some of the most famous hauntings in America. We debunk photos from The Stanley Hotel (well-known as the inspiration for The Shining’s Overlook Hotel), review Meagan and Kenny’s encyclopedic Ghost Hunters knowledge at Eastern State Penitentiary,

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74:19

Vampires, Rotting Corpses, and Safe Sex

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/09/21

Episode 11 is here! Listen as we take on Vampires. You will hear about some of your favorite fanged monsters, from Lord Ruthven to the Cullens to Count von Count. We discuss decomposition of the human body, and how a misunderstanding of medical disorders may have helped create what we now know as the vampire. ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel! There you’ll find extra video content

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102:32

Randonautica, Quantum Physics, and Carbon Monoxide

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/09/07

In Episode 10, we take on the viral TikTok trend, Randonautica. We will tell you about some of our randonauting adventures and discuss how quantum physics plays a role in how the app works. Can your thoughts influence the coordinates the app generates, or are the things you witness while randonauting a complete coincidence? Listen to find out! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel

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51:36

Spooky Q & A: Get to Know the Sisters

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/08/24

In this special episode, we answer some fun questions to help you get to know us better! We also discuss a long-awaited follow up to our Skinwalker Ranch coverage. If you have not listened to episodes 4 & 5, you may want to go back and listen to those before starting this one. ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel! There you’ll find extra video content related to the podcast, and

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78:21

Boogey-, Barky-, Slender-Man

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/08/10

Freddy Krueger. Slenderman. James P. Sullivan (Sully). All three of these characters have one thing in common – they are modern day boogeymen, and their goal is to scare our children. In episode 8, we talk about the Boogeyman’s cultural origins, and his surprising importance in children’s development. We also discuss how the story of A Nightmare on Elm Street may be more real than you’d think. Soon you will know what is really lurking under your child’s bed (Spoiler alert: it’s nothing. Nothing is

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106:08

Full Spectrum Solid Ghost Bods

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/07/27

Max and Cassie, our friends from Insanely Haunted podcast, join us in episode 7 for a hysterical second part to our ghost hunting equipment discussion. We debunk the Ovilus 5, infrared and full spectrum photography, and discuss how the Xbox Kinect became a popular tool in the ghost hunting community. Spirit Story Box makes its second appearance, and Paige finds out that the entity haunting her home is named Meagan. Our guests, Max and Cassie are the hosts of a hilarious podcast where they watch and

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68:30

Spooky Science Sis-quatch

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/07/13

Bigfoot, everybody’s favorite cryptid, is up for Episode 6! If Bigfoot is real, what species would it be? We discuss all the possibilities and debunk everything from that famous Sasquatch video (you know the one), to the numerous big footprints that have been found. Would you kill a Bigfoot in the name of science? Listen to find out what we would do! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube

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79:47

Welcome Back to Skinwalker Ranch

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/06/22

In this episode we continue our discussion about everybody’s favorite History Channel show, and attempt to debunk the secrets of the infamous Skinwalker Ranch. What happened to that radioactive cow? Have aliens really been visiting the ranch? What should you do if you find radioactive material on your property? Listen to find out! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel! There you’ll

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79:24

Welcome to Skinwalker Ranch

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/06/08

Hold on to your butts! Join us for a wild ride as we dive into the history of Skinwalker Ranch. We discuss the timeline of ownership and many of the seemingly unexplainable events that have occurred at this so-called Paranormal Disneyland. From UFO sightings to horse-sized wolf attacks, the Uintah Basin has seen it all. Not all things can be debunked in a single episode, though, so tune in next time for episode 5 when we take a stab at uncovering the secrets of Skinwalker Ranch. ** You can find our

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97:16

UFOs, High Speed Balloons, and Bird Barf

Spooky Science Sisters ·

2020/05/25

Episode 3 of Spooky Science Sisters has arrived! In this episode, we take on debunking Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). What are UFOs? Are they flying saucers carrying extraterrestrials, or are they something far more mundane? What is actually going on in those videos released by the Pentagon? Listen in to hear us discuss all that and more! ** You can find our sources for this episode at spookysciencesisters.com. ** While you’re here, we’d love it if you could subscribe to our YouTube channel

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