Science with The Blunt Letters

Welcome to another bi-weekly episode of The Blunt Letters podcast! This week we focus on what lies beyond the stars or maybe in our backyard? Listen to Astrologeeks for a recap of the havoc Mercury in Retrograde has caused and what The Year of The Rabbit has in store for you. Then we talk UAPs (or UFOs) and their link to David Paulides’ Missing 411: The UFO Connection in this week’s Let Me Tell You About This Movie. Plus! What happened at the Ariel school in 1994?

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The Ariel Phenomenon Documentary

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Blunt Letters! Micaela, Elle, and Gerbil kick off the new year with some Whorescopes, find out what science and the stars have in store for you! Then we talk TV with a wrap up review of the His Dark Materials series from HBO and the BBC. Finally in this week’s Let Me Tell You About This Movie, the BL reviews “I’m Totally Fine” a friendship movie with aliens!

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Welcome to the last Blunt Letters episode of the year! This episode is packed with science from space to deep within the earth, listen to the "Space Update" to learn about STEVE the latest wonder in the sky, and a freshly unearthed meteor! Then we discuss the newest breakthrough in atomic fusion in this week's "Whaaaaaa" and finally "Let Me Tell You About This Movie" Fire of Love, the volcano/love documentary. 

Original Song "Fucking Aliens" by Micaela Superstar

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Do you love math? Like really love math? In this episode, The Blunt Letters talk about theoretical math and the folks who've been driven mad by numbers. Learn about the history of zero, the mathematician who could add infinities, Georg Cantor,  and Let Me Tell You About This Movie: Pi!

Original Song "Who Farted? (it wasn't me)" by Micaela Superstar

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In this episode Micaela and Elle are joined by their new Googler, Gerbil, to talk about Mars! The red planet has a lot going on these days, we explain its current retrograde in Astrologeeks, then get into the Rover's work on the surface of the planet with a Space Update, and wonder what secrets do meteors keep? Plus, more of Micaela's Irrational Fears, maybe not so irrational after all? 

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Welcome to the TV Party episode! Micaela and Elle introduce you to the coolest sci-fi shows you can watch now! Bet you didn't know Atlanta would make this list. Listen for reasons you should binge Atlanta and Handmaid's Tale, Peripheral and more. Consider this your SPOILER warning. Also, catch up on news of the cosmos with your Space Update!

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Welcome Jon B back to The Blunt Letters Podcast! We talk about the rise of reality TV in US pop culture, then specifically about Jon's contribution to your entertainment on Naked and Afraid and Naked and Afraid XL. If you've binged any reality show ever, tune in!

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This week The Blunt Letters brings you the most exciting Space Update of the year: Earth has a new second moon! Then Micaela Superstar and Elle Lectrick break down the most interesting new creatures in Animal Drop: Best of 2022,  and learn about a new California law that allows you to do more with your bodily remains. 

Original Song "2 Moons Better" by Micaela Superstar

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This week join the Blunt Letters look into local happenings, from the history of Mt. Diablo to the total lunar eclipse. Learn about how this famous Bay Area mountain got its name and the lore that surrounds it. Then, Micaela and Elle look to the heavens to predict what this eclipse could mean for the season. Finally, stick around for a Let Me Tell You About This Movie for the new Martin McDonagh movie: The Banshees of Inisherin. Spoilers as always!

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Halloween may be over but there's plenty of Spooky Season left! The Blunt Letters digs into the influences of Day of the Dead, reviews the modern classic Over The Garden Wall, and bring you a new Space Update all about so-called "planet killer asteroids!" Plus, Micaela and Elle recount their recent earthquake experience!

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