Scientia Obscura

Scientia Obscura episodes

November 30, 2019 Ep 6: It's A Cold, Cold, Cold Universe
Ben brings us the enchanting story of a man who looked at the cosmos a little differently, so naturally he started a cult. A big one.
1 hr 11 min
November 25, 2019 Ep 5: Dan's Ears Are Burning
Put down that Q-tip, because Dan has found a fun new way to puncture your ear drum. All you need is a paper plate. a lighter, and a complete immunity to embarrassment.
47 min
November 25, 2019 Ep 4: The Earth As A Balloon
Is the Earth expanding? No, it’s a big rock. But don’t tell people in the 50s and 60s that, they weren’t so sure and they were willing to fight you over it!
1 hr 3 min
November 25, 2019 Ep 3: Soul Substance
Dan tells us all about the original “Soul Man”, who used his loose understanding of the scientific method to weigh the spirit.
59 min
November 25, 2019 Ep 2: The Curious Case of Phineas Gage
Ben talks at length about bile, blood, and brains, while Dan tries not to get sick.
1 hr 3 min
November 25, 2019 Ep 1: Swedenborg's "Flying" Machine
The inital experiment, wherein Dan and Ben prove that podcasting is possible through exploration of a wonderous flying machine and its even more wonderous inventor.
37 min

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Hi! Scientia Obscura is a podcast where Dan and Ben talk about weird things from the history of science.