The land of Hyrule is like no other:  It is filled with monsters that both can kill our main character Link, but they also hold key items that ensure his survival such as hearts and rupies.  Guiding from behind the scenes is the powerful Princess Zelda who seems to know a lot about the inner […]

Every superhero has an origin story, and Mario is no exception.  Back in 1981 he was just a carpenter minding his own business until a large gorilla saw King Kong one too many times and stole his girlfriend Pauline.  Thrust into the spotlight, Mario was forced to use his carpentry skills to destroy barrels being […]

The goal of nature is always to reach equilibrium, whether it is the ratio of predator to prey, or the proper amount of salt in the ocean.  Three seems to be the magical number of balance, and nowhere is that more apparent than the classic game Rock-Paper-Scissors.  The key is that no one choice is […]

Let’s say you find yourself on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean, and your entire life has been spent playing Minecraft and watching Gilligan’s Island reruns.  Will you survive?  After listening to this episode, of course you will!  This week, you will learn the importance of following (not planting) a tech tree, […]

Steampunk is a retro science fiction genre taking place in the steam powered world of the Victorian Era. It is known for gear-based robots, hydrogen airships, and of course a reliance on steam engines to power their society. This week we break down what it would be like to advance society without electricity, in including […]

Whether you are a fan of H. P. Lovecraft, curious about other parallel dimensions, or just want to escape our reality, we have all wondered what it would take to open a portal to another world.  In other episodes we discussed the science behind portals, but most of our solutions require advanced technology.  Is there […]

We have talked a lot on this show about superpowers: Where they come from, how they are related to genetic mutations, and why your gut biome always seems to be involved.  But we have never questioned why every superpower seems to be so great.  This week we explore what it would be like if superpowers […]

The world of Doctor Who obviously revolves around the eponymous main character, but what does it take to save the universe over, and over, and over?  How hard is that job really, and in the end, would you want it?  That is the ultimate question we have had over our series, and one we answer […]

It is true that every hero has their share of villains they must contend with. Superman has Lex Luthor, Spider-man has Doc Ock, Batman has The Joker, and Doctor Who has The Daleks. While the Daleks might be the most scary with their catchphrase of “Exterminate”, the Cybermen are also terrifying with their threats of […]

Doctor Who is a show based in logic, science, and reason. Oh and also strange alien monsters.  One of the fun things the show does is take creatures we are familiar with through myth and legend and give them entirely new histories.  In this episode we will look at three of these creatures including Vampires, […]