Pedantic Handwavium

Hello! This week we dive into Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. And if you aren’t in the know it’s basically pirate themed Power Rangers. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give us suggestions for future show topics you want us to discuss through our contact page...

Hello! This week we discuss Transformers. You know the ones. The robots in disguise. Which, incidentally, how they disguise themselves is one of our talking points. We also discuss the AllSpark, Cybertron, Primus, and Unicron. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give us suggestions...

Hello! This week we’re discussing Animal Crossing. We look into questions like: why are there so many sapient animal species? How can you keep big and very much still alive fishes in your pocket? We also discuss flower genetics. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out...

Hello! This week we discuss the Teletubbies. We explore questions like, what are they, why do they have televisions as part of their body, and why is the sun a baby. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give us suggestions for future show topics...

Hello! This week we discuss just a few of the intricacies involved in a language based magic and divination magic in particular. We also explore why dragon riders have such a strong connection with their dragon friends. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give...

Hello! This week we dive into Wallace and Gromit! We finally uncover how and why the moon is made of cheese, how mechanical pants work, and how people turn into were-rabbits. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give us suggestions for future show topics...

Hello! This week we try to sort out the weird abominations that live in McDonaldland. We all know and fear Grimace. And all get out to vote for Mayor McCheese. But how many of us remember the dog(?) Sundae, or the fry kids? Learn about them and more this week. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for...

Hello! This week we dive into the thick of things (and by that I mean the very beginning of the series) in JoJo’s Bizarre adventure. We discuss things like vampires, gems, and breathing (I think). Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give us suggestions...

Hello! In this episode we work out how Kirby works. We work out how and why he vacuums things and enemies into his terrifying mouth and how he takes their powers. We also explore Kirby flight and his relation to King Dedede. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free...

Hello! In this episode we dive into the world of The Witcher. Ever wonder how their magics actually work? How about why silver swords are more effective against monsters? Or why exactly what these so called “mutations” are that witchers get? Learn all of these things and maybe a little more with us. Thanks to...