Pedantic Handwavium

Hello! In this episode we dive into Power Rangers. We figure out exactly what Rita Repulsa and Lord Zed are. We also learn how the power rangers suits and other gear work (and there is a lot of it). Oh, and we touch on casual topics like teleportation. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme...

Hello! In this episode we blindly jump into the weird fantasy of New Crobuzon with Peridido Street Station, a novel by China Mieville. We discuss normal things like robots gaining sapience and the Remade, people with their various human parts replaced with not human parts. We also have fun working out how the monsters work....

Hello! In this episode we puzzle out how animorphs work. Come along and find out how the antagonists, the Yeerk, take people over. And of course we discuss the Andalites. And how could we forget about the Hork-Bagir. Oh, and we also touch on humans morphing into animals, I guess that’s kind of relevant to...

Hello! In this episode we dive into a world of magical ponies and pony adjacent friends. Follow along as Simon helps Geoff wrap his head around pony lore and discusses the various flavors of pony. Then we learn about all the magnets that clearly exist in these ponies. We also tangent a bit on the...

Hello everyone! In this episode we discuss Avatar (the movie, not the cartoon). Topics of conversation here include: how can people control organic copies of an alien? We also discuss the plants and animals in this world because Simon needs to know why everything is able to physically connect and communicate with everything else. Also...

Hello everyone! In this episode we dive into and tear apart the established canon of Marvel super heroes. We discuss healing factor with Wolverine, the Hulk hulking out, web slinging with Spiderman, teleporting with Nightcrawler, and so many more. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out...

Hello everyone! In this episode we break down some of your most loved creatures that may or may not exist. We delve into the relationship between the military and the Mothman. We also discuss the habits and genetics of Bigfoot, Chupacabra nutritional requirements, and the Loch Ness Monster. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme...

Hello everyone! This week we dive into the crazy world of the Mushroom Kingdom. First off we tackle a whole bunch of the sentient creatures in this world including goombas, koopas, and more. We also try to work out how the various power-ups from the games work (and it goes off the rails so fast)....

Hello everyone! In this episode we discuss Avatar (the cartoon, not the movie). Topics of conversation here include: how can people control the four classical elements, why can they only control one, and why can the avatar control them all? We also discuss the animals in this world because Simon is nice enough to let...

Hello everyone! In this episode we discuss Avatar (the cartoon, not the movie). Topics of conversation here include: how can people control the four classical elements, why can they only control one, and why can the avatar control them all? We also discuss the animals in this world because Simon is nice enough to let...