The Mad Scientist Podcast

This is a quick update on the podcast and things going on in our lives! We are coming back this week with the continuation of our series on the science of death (and undeath). Love all of you who listen to us, and who …

How do individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children against childhood diseases, or practice social distancing during a pandemic? Democracies depend on educated citizens …

This episode Chris and Marie discuss the last thing you'll ever do: die. What does it mean to die? We seem to think it is pretty simple to say …

Welcome to season 7! We are so lucky to be joined by Melanie Trecek-King, one of the best up and coming skeptics in the business. She leads Thinking …

It's bonus episode time of the season! This time, we are chatting about the world of social media, and if it is evil or not. It is.

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Join Chris and Marie as they discuss the movie Nope, what its themes and ideas are, and how it is a satire of all things paranormal

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Bonus episode with Brent from Hysteria 51 and Flora from Blurry Photos!

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Come get weird with us!

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This episode we end our series on the Irish Famine. It is a shocking time of cruelty, put upon the starving people by a government that would rather …

This bonus episode we are joined by Laura Krantz, host of the Wild Thing podcast. The show covers topics such as Bigfoot, Aliens, and this season Nuclear disasters! Check out the show here: …

This episode we dig into the early years of the famine, from the time of the first loss of a potato to the end of the Peel government. This begins a long series of disasters, some naturally occurring, and others created …

What made the government response to the Irish famine so ineffective? What were the social and economic issues which made the blight lead to such significantly worse outcomes for the Irish than other countries in …

This episode we dig deep into the philosophical underpinnings of the Great Irish Famine, and begin to look at some of the causes of this catastrophe. Guess what, it's capitalism and the destructive effects of an …

In this episode we delve deep into the history and theory behind tulpamancy, the crafting and creation of Tulpas. It's going to get pretty weird and …

This episode, join Chris and Marie as they discuss another form of thought form, that created by the consciousness of it's own body! We get into projecting the astral body, how to get into astral projection yourself, …

This episode we dig into the wide, weird world of Tulpamancy or the creation of a Tulpa. A tulpa is an imaginary friend gone amuck, with it's own …

This episode join Chris and Marie as they discuss the latest congressional hearings on UAP, or Unidentified Ariel Phenomena! It's been a month, so are aliens real yet? Did congress vote to turn Skinwalker Ranch into a …

On this episode we join Chris and Marie as they expose the illuminati lizards who run one of the least enjoyable forms of public transportation: airplanes.

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This episode, we dig deep into the reasons behind flourishing conspiracy theories so that we can better understand the wackiness surrounding this airport. Are conspiracy theories growing faster than in previous years? …

Listen we don't have much time, but the airport is secretly a base for the Illuminati Lizard people and they are trying to turn us into Sheeple, man.

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Should the world of science have any bearing on the world of morality? Does a scientific fact imply a moral obligation? Should the way something "is" …

This episode join Chris and Marie as we delve into some of the local legends around Riverdale Road, America's most haunted stretch of roadside. From the gates of hell to a ghost Camaro, this road has everything but …

This series we focus on the urban legends and real horror of growing up! Episode one focuses on amusement parks, and in particular the most dangerous …

This episode we dig into the philosophy behind advertising. Frankly, we should all just move to the woods.

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This episode we dive into the complicated world of advertising. Is advertising a good thing for society? What does advertising mean for us as individuals? Can you be authentic, and is authenticity what is lacking from …

This episode we are joined by Brian Dunning of Skeptoid, a skeptical multimedia empire! https://skeptoid.com/

We discuss the UFO rogues gallery, …

In this episode, get all bedazzled in gems with us as we delve into the history and theory behind crystal magic. What the heck is a crystal? How are …

What are the ethics of belief? Do you have a right to the truth? Does the public have an obligation to provide you with the truth, and to stop the spread of misinformation? When does a belief become dangerous? Or are …

We talkin UAP UAP UAP. Is this finally Disclosure?

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This episode we are joined by Dan Kozuh, creator and host of The Extra Mundane with Max Ward. This podcast has interviews with your favorite legendary creatures like Bigfoot, alien investigators, and all kinds of other …

The shocking conclusion to our time travel series is here! CAN WE TRAVEL BACK IN TIME? Find out on this episode!

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On this episode we finally do away with the idea of the luminiferous aether, and get to the biggest name in all of Science, Albert Einstein. What does Relativity mean, in the context of the aether, electromagnetism, and …

On this episode we discuss the history of the speed of light! It involves a lot of mirrors. So if you've got a mirror phobia just a heads up.

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This episode we are joined by science journalist Sally Best to talk conspiracy culture! Find her podcast here: …

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On this episode join Chris and Marie as they take you through a whirlwind tour of electromagnetism, balls falling on trains, and the weirdness of inertial frames of …

Join us this episode as we talk Astrobiology, Exoplanets, and the hunt for alien life with Professor Abel Méndez. Professor Abel Méndez is a …

This episode we talk about the philosophy and math behind the concept of time. What IS time? How do we measure it? How did that idea develop? And how will that lay the groundwork for time travel?

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What makes a theory "scientific"? How can we differentiate science versus pseudoscience, or belief? Is scientific content different in kind than other types of thought? On this episode, we discuss these questions to …

On this episode Chris and Marie are joined by Michael Isikoff, Chief investigative journalist for Yahoo News and host of the podcasts Conspiracyland …

This episode we are joined by attorney, author, podcast host, and overall badass Rabia Chaudry to talk the mythology of the Djinn. You may know Rabia …

This episode join us as we discuss Chris's greatest fear: Dopplegangers!

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Join us for the exciting conclusion of the saga of King Tut!

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Despite Marie's protests, this episode is called King Butt. HOWARD CARTER PART 3 - On this episode of our intrepid journey, Howard Carter finally finds the tomb of King Tut, the boy king, which they promptly go …

This episode we are joined by Brian Regal, PhD to discuss his skepticism work, conspiracy theories, and weird archeology!

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In this episode we dig into the life of Howard Carter during his time in Egypt. This is the early deep cuts, not the mainstream stuff he did when he turned pop. King Tut is fine but real fans dig Ahmenhotep I.

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This episode we talk about an archeologist who DOESN'T destroy evidence and mess up an ancient site.

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This episode we are joined by Dr. Yvette Cendes, a postdoctoral Radio Astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. She is also a force in the world of science communication, with articles, podcast …

This episode we are joined by Coltan Scrivner to talk about his work on Morbid Curiosity!

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This episode Chris speaks with Mike Damante, author of Punk Rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction. Follow Mike on Twitter here: …

This episode we say the final word on Covid-19.

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This episode we finish our series on the Church of Eenot!

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On the beginning of our series on the psychology of cults, join Chris and Marie as we discuss a little known but growing group known as the Church of …

This episode we are joined by fellow Mad Scientist One Pagan, whose research into Flatworms as animal models is some of the coolest worm related info …

This episode we talk Robotics with Dr. Jacqueline M. Kory-Westlund, who works on social robotics. Come hear about the uncanny world of robots as care givers and helpers, as well as our discussion of the upcoming not so …

This episode we are joined by Dr. Sarah McAnulty, Executive Director of Skype a Scientist and squid biologist. We chat about cool squid facts, …

This episode join Chris as he chats with Professor David S. Anderson about pseudoarcheology, Mesoamerican cultures, and the wonderful world of …

This episode we are joined by Jake, our sound guy and genetic engineer who knows way more about the world of viruses than we could ever hope to learn!

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This episode we are joined by Dave Flora (host of Blurry Photos) and Derek Hayes (Monsters Among Us) to hear about their upcoming documentary on the Borrego Triangle, "Shadows in the Desert". Support their documentary …

Join us this episode as we talk a bit about COVID-19 and a lot about the social implications of such a disease.

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Join us for the exciting conclusion of the experiences of Kyle!

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This episode join Chris and Marie as they hear from NK Kranda, an experiencer researcher and her colleague Kyle. Kyle is a normal man from the …

In the epic conclusion of the fall of Troy, join a rich guy as he digs deep to find that the real treasures are the artifacts you discard along the way.

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This episode we discuss one of the most infamous and controversial figures in the Archeological Sciences, Heinrich Schleimann. In some ways he helped …

This episode we chat with Dr. Seth Shostak! Dr. Shostak is an astronomer, author, podcast host, and senior astronomer for the SETI Institute. We chat about science, space studies, and the hunt for extraterrestrial life.

This episode join us as we chat with Dr. Jeb Card, spooky archeologist and podcaster!

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In this episode we talk about Troy, the myth, the city, and the easily destroyed archeological dig site.

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Why do we hunt for lost treasure, ancient civilizations, and buried knowledge? Do we have a right to the things we find, or do they belong to the people's from which the items came? Join us for the start of our series …

The finale of the Bigelow series sees the group shift to government work, with NIDS sort of becoming BAASS which sort of runs AAWSAP which kind of becomes AATIP. And BAASS is working with MUFON with the STAR team and …

This episode join Chris as he chats with Mick West about conspiracies, aliens theories, and the challenges inherent in using science to combat misinformation. Mick is the founder of Metabunk and Contrail Science, and is …

This episode Chris and Marie pick apart the transition from NIDS to Bigelow Aerospace, and the creation of the program known today as AATIP. How did …

This episode we hear from UFO researcher and all around good dude Mike Damante! Mike is the author of the blog "Punk Rock and UFOs", as well as the books "Punk Rock and UFOs: True Believers" and others. In this episode …

This episode Chris interviews Sarah Scoles, science journalist for Wired who has been looking into the UFO subculture. http://www.sarahscoles.com/

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Join us on this episode as we continue our series on Bob Bigelow. This episode we dig into the NIDS team, what did they accomplish, what is their general function like, and how did NIDS end. Happy Halloween!!

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This episode we are joined by author, teacher, and cat dad MJ Banias to talk about the UFO subculture!

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This episode we talk to John E. L. Tenney of http://weirdlectures.com/ about his time in the paranormal field, the occult, the UFOlogical, and …

On this episode, join Chris and Marie as they continue their series on Robert Bigelow, from the early 90s to the founding of NIDS. Who was on the …

This episode join us as we delve into the history of the most important name in the paranormal you've never heard of, Robert Bigelow. How did he meet Harry Reid? When did he get interested in UFOs? What's with the …

This episode join Chris and special guest Rob Kristofferson from the Our Strange Skies Podcast, as we discuss the general trends of UFO History! How did cases change over time? When did the militarization of the field …

This episode join Chris and Marie as they talk about the life of Rachel Carson, a fascinating scientist who changed our relationship with nature, but who has in many ways been forgotten to modern history. One of the …

Join Chris and special co-host Gabe this episode as we talk about the Chernobyl disaster, nuclear energy generally, and all sorts of other radioactive bits of information!

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In this episode join Chris and Marie as they talk about the beginning of the age of pesticides, and the eventual rise of Rachel Carson and the modern environmentalist movement. 

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Did you feel a sinking pit of despair and horror in your stomach upon watching the Cats trailer? Then you've experienced the uncanny valley!

Ever wonder why Rebel Wilson always has to play the character who gets tossed …

Have you ever wondered what it means to rain cats and dogs? How about raining blood, if you're more into fishnets and heavy metal? Well have we got an episode for you!

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This episode join Chris and Vanished: Emilia Earhart's own Jennifer Taylor as they discuss the Cash Landrum UFO Case!

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This episode join Chris and Marie as they recap their recent travel experiences, including Alien Con and Marie's trip to the happiest Star Warsiest place on Earth!

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On this episode join Chris and special guest co-host Rob from the wonderful Our Strange Skies podcast to learn about the latest goings on in UFO …

A Million Beeeers

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A million beeers

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This episode we are joined by Jennifer Taylor, lawyer and co-host of Vanished, Amelia Earhart with Chris Williamson! We talk about Amelia's legacy, the story, and other interesting bits!!

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This episode we are joined by Chris George Zuger to discuss aliens, his UFO Sightings, and all kinds of weird stuff! 

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Yo it's a game of thrones recap cause we are basic

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Chupacabra is a dog with mange. 

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"Insert Polka Music"

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On this episode we finish out the Unabomber series, talking about the hunt for Ted, the linguistic forensics that went into his conviction, and his undoing through manifesto!

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A Million Beers minisode 1! If you can tell me where the episodes photo has been taken you win a sticker!

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This episode Ted goes from genius at Math to never taking a Bath. And this time we mean it.

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This week we are joined by Chris from the "A Dash of Science" podcast to discuss his work as a NASA engineer, trying to get into space, and zero point energy! Find his amazing show at …

Did Harvard make the Unabomber? Can you take apart a personality, then put it back together? Why did people in the 50s love amphetamines so much? Find out on this week's episode!

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On this episode, dig deep into one of the most fascinating and infamous mathematicians of all time: Ted Kaczynski also known as the Unabomber. What …

This episode, join Chris and Marie as they answer some listener questions before going on a short 1 month hiatus! Then we will be back with a big …

Bob Lazar is back in the news, at least on the alien blogosphere. Chris is pretty annoyed about it, and what it suggests about our nation's chemistry classes. Some say he is an alien truth whistleblower, who is being …

This episode we review the year 2018 for the show and us personally, and get into a discussion about Facebook, censorship, and the role that fringe …

Lake Tahoe is a pretty odd place. Super deep, super beautiful, and super full of weird stuff. Come find out what waits in the depths on this weeks …

TTSA released their SEC filing a few weeks ago. What did it say? How's it looking? Find out on this week's episode!

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Just what would we do with a piece of an alien ship? Should mega corporations have a hand in what technology we get from downed UFOs? Is Blink 182 …

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This episode join Chris as he interviews Dr. Caleb Lack on Illuminati conspiracy theory, satanic ritual abuse, and critical thinking. 

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This episode join Chris and Marie as they delve into the terrifying yet often comical world of the modern day satanic panic. What do the Illuminati, Pizza, and Jimmy Page have in common? Evidently Satan uses them for …

On this episode join Chris and Desdymona as they talk about the history and practice of exorcism!

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On this episode, Chris and Marie sit down for a chat with High Priest Peter Gilmore and High Priestess Peggy Nadramia of the Church of Satan to discuss philosophy, their beliefs, and the satanic panics of the past and …

This episode we trace the devil from Dante's Inferno to the modern day. Does he look more like Bowie or Swinton? Find out on this week's episode!

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On this episode we delve into the darker side of the celestial hierarchy: Demons! Where do they come from, what are their myths and legends, and what are our picks for letters A through D?! Find out on this weeks …

This episode we talk about Angels, this time with even more extra eyes!

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What should you do during an economic collapse? Will one happen? Just how does the economy sort of operate today? Find out in this weeks episode!

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What is economics? How did it began, and how has it changed over time? What is Marie's favorite punk rock band being overtaken by popular culture? …

And another bonus! This episode Chris and Marie talk Alex Jones, his media empire, and his removal from many social media sites. What is his history, how does it relate to other conspiracy theorists, and what are the …

In this bonus we interview Mike Banti of WeirdFresno.com about the nightcrawlers!

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Could the econonmy collapse? How did the last bubble burst? What even is a market bubble? Find out on this week's episode!

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This episode, join Chris and Marie as they discuss alien big cats, our big little cats, and other signs of cat related paranormal problems. Oh yea, best episode ever.

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This episode Chris and Marie are joined by two of our favorite people, Sam from the Not Alone podcast and Rob from the Our Strange Skies podcast, to discuss the Fresno Nightcrawlers! What are they, why are they, and why …

On the shocking conclusion of the Alien Odyssey saga John and Phyllis meet more aliens, attend more crushed velvet events, and deal with the FBI for good. How does it end? You'll find out on this episode!

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A bonus episode to tide you over for the exciting conclusion of the Alien Odyssey! This week it's an interview with paranormal fan and noted Goth DJ …

In this episode the Meloney's tell the US government of an imminent threat, then promptly leave New Hampshire. Many more aliens are encountered. Things get weird.

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Redo!

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Technically his name is pronounced "Mel-ah-nee" and not "Mel-oh-nee" but we can all agree Mologna is the best of all possible spellings. On this …

The story of John Meloney, NICAP and MUFON investigator for the state of NH from the earliest days of UFOlogy has been largely forgotten. Maybe this is because of his ties to the intelligence services, or because of his …

We return this week with an episode on sexism and gender issues within science, power dynamics in graduate school, and an interview with reporter …

The final episode in our series on some of the myths of Marijuana! Is it bad for you? Can it cure cancer? Does it even stop pain? Find out on this week's episode!

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This episode Chris talks anthropology and sociology with the hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, the Semi Intellectual Musings podcast! Go check …

Continuing our series on episodes that start with the letter M, Chris and Marie introduce Marijuana myths, both those that say its amazingly healthy and those that say its the devil's lettuce. Where did these myths …

Listen in as Chris and Marie talk to a listener and police officer about police militarization, the use of force, and how it relates to real military …

Is your DNA a piece of your private information? What if you upload it online for free? Could George Orwell have predicted such ridiculous lack of …

Is there a military industrial complex that we should be afraid of? How does the science of war get going, and can the government control it? Are …

Can a painting be haunted? What is it about art that makes it so viable for this sort of scary story? Did WE find a haunted painting? Find out on this weeks episode!

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What is Black Salve? Why shouldn't you put it on your face? Is there an easier way to treat cancer, as opposed to going to the doctor and getting …

In this bonus episode Chris and Dr. Lucas Landherr (aka Dante Shepherd) go through the 2018 name of the year bracket and apply their own metrics to find the number one name.

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Do trees talk? How are they able to fight off predators? Do plants have rights? Find out on this week's episode!

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This week, we discuss the color Blue, its history, and its majesty. Did it exist before the Middle Ages? Or was everyone colorblind before then? Just …

This episode we take a bold new direction for the shows format!

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How could time travel work? Do you need to shave to be a crononaut? What's up with spacetime, and what is time dilation? Find out in this weeks …

Dang it, Marie, they are TURNING THE FROGS GAY. Join us this episode as we discuss water fluoridation, why to do it, and conspiracy theories in general!

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This week we finish up our series on the history of surgery! How did we develop aseptic technique? What were the particulars of stealing bodies? How …

How did the US deal with the horrors of the Civil War without the advances in surgery found in Europe at the time? What sort of tools did Civil War …

Bonus interview with two awesome listeners of the show! Check out their take on modern day witchcraft, how they practice, and what they want the public to know!

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Why do we call it a be-heading if be-wedding means to become wedded to someone? What sort of surgeries have Marie and Chris had? What is the earliest …

Why did the Winchester Mystery house never stop construction? What is Marie's favorite movie? Why should one not build without the input of an …

Why are nipples so sinful? Whats the deal with fig leaves as clothing? And why is Marie a much more well read co-host than Chris? Find out on this …

You ever wish you had a pair of magic pants? An enchanted cummerbund? Well have we ever got a series for you! This episode we talk about the history and ideas of magical clothing, from the veneration of saintly …

This episode join Chris and Marie as they talk about Chris's appointment as Director of Research for MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network!

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Want to hear some hilarious scientific stories, salacious details about your favorite physicist, and read about one of the most well known urology …

This episode we are joined by the Host of Pleasing Terrors, one of the best podcasts around, to talk about the connection between Ghosts and Water, why Mike spent an evening locked in a haunted jail, Marie's fight or …

Is High Fructose bad for you? What the hell is a fructose? How do we make it? And is it making us fat and cancerous? Find out on this weeks episode!

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After all that turkey and stuffing, lets settle around the old podcast playing device and learn about Nanotechnology with Chris and TJ from Pints and …

The Prisoner is one of the most important science fiction shows of all time, and in this Roundtable we talk all about the show, its importance to science fiction, and its philosophical overtones. We also give a shoutout …

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This episode we are joined by Flora from Blurry Photos, one of our favorite podcasts, to talk about our greatest fears! And containing music by Amazing Transparent Man!

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Why did little Chris Cogswell smell like shaving cream on Halloween? Should you open up your kids candy to check for razor blades? What are our …

This week we talk to Dr. Lucas Landherr, aka Dante Shepherd from Surviving the World http://survivingtheworld.net/Faculty.html

We discuss teaching …

Chris and TJ sit down for another bonus episode, talking about things you shouldn't google at work while working on a podcast, alien abductions, and …

This week is the final chapter in the Hill Abduction story. Just what happened to the Hill's that night? What does science make of the physical …

Why do we hallucinate when we are running on little to no sleep? Can the government control the weather? How about taking in a little teaser for our …

This week we discuss the very first abduction case, that of Betty and Barney Hill. The hill couple claimed under hypnosis to have been abducted by …

What happened to our intrepid Lowes this week? Does yelling at something while hunting it ever make it easier to catch? Will drumming at aliens with glow sticks make them appear, or just keep humans away? Can a Boat be …

What has made the Vampire such a consistent part of our monster lore throughout the centuries? What kind of explanations are there for the physical evidence of corpses rising from the dead to suck blood, like blood on …

Do you believe in the power of positive thinking? How about the law of attraction? The laws of thermodynamics? Just what the hell is the deal with Star Mars, Marie? Find out in this weeks roundtable!

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How do we study mental health in the world of biology? How do we treat these things now, and what are the limitations of our current methods? Find …

The solar eclipse is here! We talk to one of the members of IGOR (the Important Group of Researchers) Justin Ramberger about graduate school, the …

Just what is Rob Lowe up to in a haunted castle? Are blinking lights a good indication of paranormal activity? Are there community college courses in …

Greetings comrades! This is definitely Chris and not Kristaps here, telling you to please listen to this episode on how the glorious Soviet Space Fleet crushed our enemies to conquer the future. Also I am somehow typing …

This episode the Mad Scientist Podcast is joined by one of our favorite podcasts and fellow Dark Myth members Rumor Flies! We take on forensic myths including lie detector tests, blood splatter analysis, DNA analysis, …

This episode Chris sits down with one of the hosts of the excellent "Is This Adulting?" Podcast, Steven Pappas, to talk about mental health myths and …

GIANT SQUID AGAIN! This time featuring Marie! And announcing the winners of the Be a Mad Scientist Contest Round 1!

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RELEASE THE KRAKEN! Or at least release some interesting science and history about the Kraken! Where did this legend come from, how do our stories about giant squid measure up to real specimen, and what the heck is a …

Have you ever wondered why we seem to love cannibals when their on TV? How did historical cases of cannibalism happen, and what are some common themes found in this gruesome favorite of Halloween stories? Find out on …

What is a shadow person? Is it a new phenomena, or does it go back into history? What sort of biological processes could be at work here, or is there …

This episode, join Chris and Marie as they discuss haunted or cursed objects throughout history! Is there such a thing as a haunted book? Can a song drive you to the pits of despair? Can a reproduction of a haunted …

Check out this special interview episode with Rob Kristoffersen, who has had a lifetime of weird paranormal experiences! From gnomes at night to ghosts inhabiting a car, Rob has seen quite a number of heavy hitters in …

Why do people deny that climate change is happening? What is the history of this conspiracy theory, and how does it relate to real science? How do we measure temperature with tree rings and ice cores? Whats the deal …

In this episode join Chris and Marie on a journal through chemtrails, the Jersey Devil, the Gloucester Sea Monster, and the upcoming Bunny Apocalypse!

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How does climate change happen? Is global warming real, or are we heading for a new ice age? What the hell is a Fourier Law? Why does my Grandma seem to all of a sudden have some serious opinions about infrared …

Who is the average American? What the heck is a Kessel run, and how can a measure of distance also be a measure of time? What’s the science march all about? Find out in this weeks Roundtable!

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Have you seen those amazing instagram photos of pieces of art depicting aliens walking around with pioneer Americans? Chances are those were pieces of work by Mark Rogers, a really amazing artist who is creating pieces …

Does the Flat Earth theory hold any water? How does it relate to a sort of flat river in Norfolk? How about a donut shaped Earth? Just how do we know …

This episode we’re getting serious about a psychic cat. Mr. Charles Utkins is no joke, and was sold for something like $80,000 to a Siberian witch. …

This week I’m very proud to say that I got to have a sit down interview with Mick West, founder of Metabunk.org, Contrailscience.com, and overall debunker extraordinaire. We talk about how we got his start debunking, …

How much water is there on the Earth? What’s a Time Crystal? Is there a bomber floating in the bottom of a river in Pittsburgh? Find out on this week’s episode!

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As a thank you to our fans, Pints and Puzzles and I are releasing this extra episode. This features us discussing how we got started in podcasting, our histories with the paranormal, and our top 5 favorite weird topics. 

What is the disease that people online seem to think is causing them to grow hairs out of their skin? How do diseases relate to memes, and what is the science behind Morgellons? Is there any proof to this disease, and …

Could Marie’s friend fight a Bobcat? What’s the deal with Oak Island? Is Clean Coal really a thing? Find out in this weeks Roundtable!

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Is the first folio real, or is that just a Nicholas Cage style movie thing? Find out on this weeks episode!

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What is up with magical fruits and stuff, that supposedly cure everything you can possibly become sick with? Why do people believe this stuff, is there any science behind some of it, and who thought a thing called Noni …

This is the very first in a new series of content from the Mad Scientist Podcast, featuring Marie Mayhew as co-host! These episodes will be much less formal, and more open to wide ranging discussions, than the more …

What does a scientist do every day? How does one become a scientist? How does science happen? Find out in this weeks episode, kicking off the multi …

Happy Holidays! What kinds of weird stuff does the Mad Scientist hear around the dinner table? Find out on this weeks episode!

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What is Alchemy, what did the ancient Alchemists believe, and how does Alchemy still mess with our world today? Find out this week on the Mad Scientist Podcast!

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Quantum mechanics has become the go to scientific like argument for paranormal stuff. But what is quantum mechanics? How does it work, and how did it develop? And what are the sorts of arguments that people use to try …

What is the history of actually “mad scientists”, as opposed to a grad students that puts out a podcast? Where do we draw the line between a moral and immoral scientific test or question, and what about todays …

Zombies are such a big horror movie staple now that I’ve almost grown to resent them. Can’t they leave us alone for a few minutes, while we look for …

Poltergeists have been around for as long as humans have been telling stories, but what sort of science is there to back them up? How do noisy ghosts …

Could someone go missing in todays day and age? What are the chances of going missing, and how true to life are TV shows and books where people just …

What is the deal with all the movies, TV shows, and video games showing nuclear war or radioactive waste creating giant monsters, super heroes, or …

Spontaneous human combustion is one of the weirdest historical cases of the paranormal out there, and cases continue to occur into the modern era. Bodies are found which have seemed to have been consumed by flame, …

Why do people expect that paranormal entities will be able to communicate with us? Can a pet psychic really tell if my cat hates me? How would a …

What is science? What is natural? Does natural mean good? Can paranormal claims be considered scientific? Answers to these questions (well, sort of answers) in this episode!

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Why are we absolutely obsessed with triangles and pyramids when it comes to the paranormal? Is there any reason to think that pyramids could generate …

Welcome to the very first Mad Scientist Podcast episode! Does the Paranormal have a place in the modern world? Or are paranormal ideas simply leftovers of our not so distance past? Find out on this weeks episode!

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