Voting, how does it work? Or, how does it not work? In this episode we interview Jeff Justice of the The Center for Election Science on how our current system for voting fails and what systems work better. You can learn more about The Center fo

Tide Pod Challenge

Feb 9th, 2019 1h

Should you try the Tide Pod challenge? No! Now that we have that out of the way, let us tell you how the Tide Pod challenge became a thing and why you should never let a Tide Pod anywhere near your mouth.

019 - Dunning-Kruger Effect

Oct 6th, 2017 1h 24m

What better hosts to talk about the Dunning-Kruger Effect than two guys who researched it for a day! If this episode isn't a perfect example of its own subject, um.. you get your money back.

018 - Guns

Jul 15th, 2017 2h 19m

Pew! Pew! 'Merica! Let's talk about everyone's favorite killing machines: guns! They go bang, and how they work is really interesting. They have a deep, interesting history too.

017 - March for Science Silicon Valley (with Phil Plait!)

Jun 1st, 2017 58m 21s

March for Science Silicon Valley - EchoPlex Media - Sweet HayaH - Yuli Talyansky - Raging Grannies - Noah Kibreab of Melted State - Atheist Community of San Jose - Girls Make Games - Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley - Phil Plait - Cyber

016 - Virtual Reality

May 2nd, 2017 47m 18s

Virtual Reality is making a comeback, thanks to, surprisingly, smartphones! Lots of advancements in sensor technology have made virtual reality a lot better than it was back when I was a kid. Join us and learn about virtual reality! Encyclopedi

015 - Pyrovirohydrosonography

Apr 1st, 2017 25m 11s

Pyrovirohydrosonography, as applied to celestial objects, gives us up close and personal measurements to assess pyrovirohydrosonometric data. These machines have a rich history and an interesting science. Join us as we dive deep into this cool

014 - Placebo Effect

Mar 24th, 2017 42m 59s

You love Encyclopedia Podcastica, but did you know that it's actually just a placebo podcast? That's right. The secret's out. We're really just two guys who accidentally bought some microphones. This episode is all about the mysterious and powe

013 - Elevators

Mar 1st, 2017 55m 22s

This epesode is a very uplifting experience. It's got a lot of ups and downs, but eventually we elevated our repartee to the next level. Come for a ride with us while we talk about elevators (or lifts if you're British). Encyclopedia Podcastica

012 - Obamacare

Feb 15th, 2017 45m 45s

There has been a lot of talk about Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) recently, but not a lot of people know what the law actually does. Find out what Obamacare is all about, and why repealing it would be a really bad idea. Encyclopedia Podcastica

011 - Aliens!

Feb 2nd, 2017 55m 54s

Gleeping and glorping is fun, but when you're an alien, it's a way of life. Let's talk about aliens. How do we look for extraterrestrial intelligence, and what about life in our own solar system? Could there be other worlds in our neighborhood

Missed Episode

Feb 2nd, 2017

There was only one episode in January, because my body was fighting a war. A foreign invader decided that my cells were the perfect breeding ground for their soldiers. They swept in, practically undetected, and commandeered my body's resources.

010 - 3D Printing

Jan 2nd, 2017 53m 58s

Life in plastic. It's fantastic. (When you have a 3D printer.) This time, we talk about Fused Filament Fabrication, or 3D Printing! This episode was supposed to come out on the 15th of December, but, you know, holidays. ;D Happy New Year, eve

009 - Solar Energy

Dec 25th, 2016 43m 41s

Plants have been turning sunlight into energy for millions of years, but we just recently learned how to do it. Find out how we harness the power of the sun! The audio quality of this episode is noticeably poorer than our other episodes. That

Problems with Today's Episode

Dec 2nd, 2016

Some of the raw audio for today's episode is corrupted, so rather than release a choppy episode, I am writing a program to try to fix it. It may take me a while, but I will release the episode as soon as I (hopefully) fix it. If I can't fix it,

008 - Vaccines

Nov 15th, 2016 54m 59s

Vaccines are safe and effective. But how do they work, and how did we develop them?

007: Hot Sauce and Spicy Food

Nov 2nd, 2016 1h 14m

Hey, we have video now! Matt and Hunter try some of the hottest sauces, then try to explain what's happening to them. This episode is on YouTube:

006: First Banter

Oct 16th, 2016 1h 1m

Every episode, I start the microphones a little before we actually start the show, so Matt and I can interact with the audience. Here is what we recorded in our first few episodes.

005-DC: Planet Hunting Deep Cuts

Oct 1st, 2016 23m 41s

This is the Deep Cuts companion episode for our episode on Planet Hunting.

005: Planet Hunting

Oct 1st, 2016 1h 21m

Since the dawn of man, we have looked up at the stars and wondered what was out there. We are just now discovering other worlds beyond our own star! How do we do it? Find out as we dive deep into planet and exoplanet hunting. Exoplanet detectio

004: Vision Correction

Sep 15th, 2016 1h 20m

Vision correction is a serious subject. Especially if the subject secretly secures significant sensory superiority. Vision is very valuable to valient victors of... hmm. Ok, I can't alliterate any longer. But seriously, vision correction is a r

Encyclopedia Podcastica 003: Aurorae

Sep 1st, 2016 1h 21m

Aurorae (or auroras), beautiful light shows across the northern and southern skies. They have an interesting history, and how they form is fascinating. We dive deep into this gorgeous high altitude phenomenon. Aurorae from the space station!!

Encyclopedia Podcastica 002: Microwave Ovens

Aug 15th, 2016 1h 5m

We talk about the miracle of modern convenience, Microwave Ovens. How they were invented, their interesting history, and how they work. Also, we correct our mistakes about GPS in our WIFU section.