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PODCAST

Popcorn Science Podcast

John E. Moores & Catherine Neish

Popcorn Science is a podcast that takes a critical look at the science portrayed in our favourite movies and television shows.

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61:34

The Fifth Element

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

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

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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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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62:23

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Many Bothans died to bring us this episode. In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie Rogue One. References Star Wars: Rogue One

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62:23

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Many Bothans died to bring us this episode.In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie Rogue One. References Star Wars: Rogue One

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57:22

Thor

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/07/26

ReferencesThor Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie Thor!

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57:22

Thor

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/07/26

References Thor Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie Thor!

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57:31

Clara

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/07/12

References Clara (film) Clara on YouTube Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the 2018 movie "Clara." Clara tells the sotry of a down-on-his-luck astronomer who succeeds in making a momentous discovery with the help of a mysterious artist. Featured in the Toronto International Film Festival, this movie has a familiar science advisor - Dr. John Moores!

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57:31

Clara

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/07/12

ReferencesClara (film) Clara on YouTube Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the 2018 movie "Clara." Clara tells the sotry of a down-on-his-luck astronomer who succeeds in making a momentous discovery with the help of a mysterious artist. Featured in the Toronto International Film Festival, this movie has a familiar science advisor - Dr. John Moores!

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59:31

The Core

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/06/29

ReferencesThe Core Stevenson (2003) Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie everyone loves to hate: "The Core"! First released in 2003, this movie explores what would happen if the Earth's outer core stopped spinning, and sends a courageous group of "terranauts" down to start it up again.

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59:31

The Core

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/06/28

References The Core Stevenson (2003) Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie everyone loves to hate: "The Core"! First released in 2003, this movie explores what would happen if the Earth's outer core stopped spinning, and sends a courageous group of "terranauts" down to start it up again.

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60:25

Tribbles

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/06/14

ReferencesThe Trouble with the Tribbles Trials and Tribble-ations Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind two Star Trek episodes: "The Trouble with Tribbles" (1967) from The Original Series and "Trials and Tribble-ations" (1996) from Deep Space Nine. In both episodes, the crews try to grapple with an outbreak of a number of fuzzy spheroids known as Tribbles, with the DS9 crew coming from the future to help

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60:25

Tribbles

Popcorn Science Podcast ·

2025/06/14

References The Trouble with the Tribbles Trials and Tribble-ations Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind two Star Trek episodes: "The Trouble with Tribbles" (1967) from The Original Series and "Trials and Tribble-ations" (1996) from Deep Space Nine. In both episodes, the crews try to grapple with an outbreak of a number of fuzzy spheroids known as Tribbles, with the DS9 crew coming from the future to help

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