I wondered if it was possible to implant memories like in the movie Total Recall. So I talked to a neuroscientist to see how plausible it was.Join me as Dr. Kristina Wright takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the

Interstellar: Time Dilation Explained | S01E10

Jan 26th, 2024 1h 6m

I wondered if extreme time dilation was possible like in the movie Interstellar. So I talked to an astronomy educator to see how plausible it was. Join me as Athena Brensberger takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of

Time Patriot: What if Washington Was Here Now? | S01E09

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 16m

I wondered what George Washington would say if he were here today.Thankfully so did author Kim Megahee. (Sorry for the mispronunciation in the episode) Kim has written several time-traveling science fiction books and is the first-ever book and

Elysium: Future Soldier Cyborgs? | S01E08

Dec 27th, 2023 1h

I wondered if cyborg soldiers would fight future battles like in the movie Elysium. So I talked to Dr. Justin Clifford, a tactical physical therapist working with military special warfare operators to find out. Join me and Dr. Clifford as we di

Wall-E: Is There Hope for Humanity? | S01E07

Dec 13th, 2023 1h 3m

I wondered if human kinds inevitable future would have us looking and living like the people on Wall-E. So I talked to Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness for his perspective on the plausibility of this potential future.Join me and Steve as

Captain America: Can We Create a Super Soldier? | S01E06

Dec 3rd, 2023 1h 1m

I wondered if the creation of a super soldier was possible outside the cinematic universe of "Captain America". So I talked to Dr. Guilermo Escalante, Assistant Dean and Professor of Kinesiology, who is also a leading researcher in PED’s to see

The Day After Tomorrow: How Fast Can Our Climate Change? | S01E05

Nov 15th, 2023 43m 18s

The Day After Tomorrow Starring Dennis Quaid - Jake Gyllenhaal - Emmy RossumSpecial Podcast Guest: Carly Cassady, meteorologist.I was intrigued by the rapid climate shifts depicted in "The Day After Tomorrow" when it came out. Could our planet

War Games: What if AI Controlled Our Nukes? | S01E04

Nov 1st, 2023 1h 27m

WarGames (1983) Starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy and John Wood.I wondered if AI could ever gain the decision-making capability to become powerful enough to decide the fate of humanity through nuclear warfare as depicted in the movie WarG

Dune: Can We Master Our Genes Like the Bene Gesserit? | S01E03

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 3m

I talked to a geneticist about the plausibility of the genetic manipulation used by the Bene Gesserit order in the world of Dune.Please support my new podcast by subscribing through your favorite podcast app, liking, and commenting if you want

I, Robot: Is an AI Takeover Inevitable? | S01E02

Oct 4th, 2023 1h 3m

The Reality of Sci-Fi: I, Robot and the Future of AI" with Heidi Campo and Shon Harris**Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo here, and if you've ever been captivated by the futuristic world of I, Robot, you're in for a treat. Today, we d

Jurassic Park: Are Dinosaurs Due for a Comeback? | S01E01

Sep 20th, 2023 57m 40s

**Show Notes: "The Science Behind Jurassic Park" with Heidi Campo**Hello, fellow Sci-Fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo, and today we're diving deep into the fascinating world of genetics, inspired by none other than the iconic movie, *Jurassic P

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Welcome to the Intersection of Science and Fiction

Jul 19th, 2023 1m 37s

Welcome to the official launch of Reality Check: The Science of Fiction. I'm your host, Heidi Campo, and I'm inviting you to join me on an exhilarating journey through space, time, science, and fiction. As a self-proclaimed sci-fi addict, I oft

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