Popcorn Science Podcast

54:51

Le Voyage dans la Lune

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2026/09/26

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 1902 film Le Voyage dans la Lune.Topics Science Gripes (5:36) Space gun? "Raspberry jam" problem 600 km long gun Pressure suits, life support? Breathable air? Snow? Aliens? Anthropomorphic... everything? Return trajectory... by falling off a cliff. Two solar eclipses? SCIENCE Shine (21:30) Academic Dress Man in the Moon Mythology Ice and caves on the Moon! Celebration parade. Earth rise What did

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60:13

Independence Day

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2026/09/13

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 1996 film Independence Day.Topics Science Gripes (7:00) Infecting alien spacecraft with MacOS virus? Fatal case of hubris 90 billion light-years (10:20) What is Jeff Goldblum's job? Smart people can do anything instantly. Can a laser destroy a city? (14:45) Mothership, size of Enceladus, 25x density of Fe (17:15) Tidal problems (18:30) Outrun an explosion in a plane... nope. How does sunlight and seasons work

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68:09

Gravity

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2026/08/29

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2013 film Gravity.

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61:28

Pluribus

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2026/07/12

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the AppleTV show Pluribus.Topics Science Gripes (6:40) Genetic code from the stars? (7:07) Disease Transmission: fast and slow (8:48) How does the virus do what it does? (15:00) Information Density / Communication Bandwidth (17:40) Science Shine (19:38) VLA! Signal! (20:00) Repetition, rule out local PWM Base4... DNA... er RNA! USAMRIID (22:40) Lab rat protocol Balanced centrifuge! Extras with lab experience Rat

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72:45

Project Hail Mary

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2026/06/28

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2026 film Project Hail Mary

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77:55

The Martian

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2026/06/14

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 2015 film The Martian

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63:11

The Abyss

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2026/05/30

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1989 film The Abyss

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63:29

Close Encounters

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2026/05/17

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1977 film Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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77:04

The Expanse

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2026/05/03

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60:27

Jurassic Park

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2026/04/19

God creates dinosaurs, God destroys dinosaurs. God creates Man, Man destroys God. Man creates podcasts. Dinosaurs eat man, woman inherits the Earth.In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1993 film Jurassic Park Topics Science Gripes (5:30) DNA from mosquitoes = impossible. Half life is too short. Humans cannot produce lysine either, we're alright. Not "billions of strands" in a drop of blood. T-Rex, from brain casts: Good sense of smell, vision, and

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61:34

The Fifth Element

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2026/04/05

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1997 film The Fifth Element.Topics Science Gripes (5:10) Technobabble "Memo-groups", the perfect being, genetic memory Generate skin by exposure to UV Gravity will mess you up (10:05) 3D grid lock? Fog layer in NYC? How big is the death sphere anyway? New Moon? What about tides, tho? How do shadows work? (18:41) -5000 degrees? (22:57) Parable of the Broken Window (22:37) Science Shine (24:23) Aziz!

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70:31

For All Mankind

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2026/03/21

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 2019 series For All Mankind.Topics Science Gripes (6:05) Dumbest way to move an Asteroid No reaction control thrusters Do not need a tower to push Spike in a rubble-pile asteroid Sending out crew to asteroid while under thrust? Living on Mars (14:50) Radiation on the Surface, aristocracy live above ground? Happy Valley Base near the equator, but ice is near the poles Korolev Crater harboring life? No Methane or lava

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63:48

2001: A Space Odyssey

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2025/10/04

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey.Topics Science Gripes (7:00) Tapir do not live in Africa Arid environment, but humans likely evolved in arboreal environment Little evidence for humans living in caves Humans are not the only tool users, monolith didn't grant unique advantage Artistic placement of the moon Random equations / diagrams on screen: Sci-Fi jibberish Space craft: No thrusters Moonwalking: Too much gravity, too

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63:48

2001: A Space Odyssey

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/10/04

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey.Topics Science Gripes (7:00) Tapir do not live in Africa Arid environment, but humans likely evolved in arboreal environment Little evidence for humans living in caves Humans are not the only tool users, monolith didn't grant unique advantage Artistic placement of the moon Random equations / diagrams on screen: Sci-Fi jibberish Space craft: No thrusters Moonwalking: Too much gravity, too

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61:35

Deep Impact

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Cities fall, but they are rebuilt. And heroes die, but they are remembered. We honor them with every podcast we record. Our planet, our home. In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1998 film Deep Impact. Topics Science Gripes (4:30) Nobody notices the comet Sublimation / thermal inertia Gravity on a comet Sun visor, facial boils Travel time Communication failure Impact effects (earthquake, airburst) Temperature increase due to many small impactors (>10

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61:35

Deep Impact

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Cities fall, but they are rebuilt. And heroes die, but they are remembered. We honor them with every podcast we record. Our planet, our home.In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1998 film Deep Impact. Topics Science Gripes (4:30) Nobody notices the comet Sublimation / thermal inertia Gravity on a comet Sun visor, facial boils Travel time Communication failure Impact effects (earthquake, airburst) Temperature increase due to many small impactors (>10

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64:48

Blade Runner

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/09/07

A new life awaits you in the Popcorn Science Podcast. The chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity and adventure! In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1982 cult classic Blade Runner. Catherine and John have seen things you people wouldn't believe. If you don't listen to this episode, all those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. References Blade Runner (1982)

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64:48

Blade Runner

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/09/07

A new life awaits you in the Popcorn Science Podcast. The chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity and adventure!In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1982 cult classic Blade Runner. Catherine and John have seen things you people wouldn't believe. If you don't listen to this episode, all those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. References Blade Runner (1982)

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59:29

Battlestar Galactica

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/08/24

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine hear nothing but the rain while discussing the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries. So grab your gun and bring the cat in. References Battlestar Galactica (2003)

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59:29

Battlestar Galactica

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/08/23

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine hear nothing but the rain while discussing the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries. So grab your gun and bring the cat in.References Battlestar Galactica (2003)

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