From the Void Up - World Building with Physical Science and Sociology

From the Void Up - World Building with Physical Science and Sociology episodes:

• 10.21.2020

  The Dubious Origin of Dwarven Tropes

  Today's episode discusses where Tolkien drew inspiration for the dwarves of Middle Earth, and who else used those sources as inspiration, but for more negative purposes. Due to the election cycle and Tyler's resulting lack of time, there is no...

  
• 09.30.2020

  An Introduction to Rivers

  Today we discuss rivers: how do they behave and look? Then an interview with Ryan O'Donnell, of the Connecticut River Conservancy, about the history and health of the Connecticut River, as well as specifics about how river health looks.

  
• 09.23.2020

  Biomes

  An overview of some common biomes, where they form, and what they're like. Interview with Matt Montrose, of Montrose Biology, about ecology and his new card game, Ecologies.

  
• 09.16.2020

  Global Climate

  Today we discuss the atmosphere, climate cells, and some basic concepts of very basic meteorology. Followed by an interview with Dr. Liv Herdman on storm surges and different engineering methods to limit their resulting damage.

  
• 09.09.2020

  Ocean Circulation

  Discussing ocean circulation, what it does for the global climate, and how it forms. Interview with Leigh Shemitz about the Long Island Sound.

  
• 09.02.2020

  Plate Tectonics

  A crash course on plate tectonics: what are they, how do they work, and what does it all mean for making your maps? Interview with Prof. Dave West on the Appalachian Mountains and their history.

  
• 08.26.2020

  An Introduction and Overview

  This episode 0 is an introduction and a crash course on what sorts of crash courses you can expect from this podcast. I also discuss my goals for this series.

  
• 08.24.2020

  Sociology Trailer

  An introduction to what the sociology episodes will cover. Episodes starting October.

  
• 08.24.2020

  Science Trailer

  Here's what you can expect from the first 5 episodes of From The Void Up! A refresher on your high school science. First episode coming out September 2nd!

  
• 08.24.2020

  Trailer B

  A slightly longer introduction of what you can expect from From the Void Up. First full episode coming September 2nd.

  
• 08.24.2020

  Trailer A

  A preview for what you can expect from the next while of From the Void Up. First full episode coming out September 2nd!