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- SSwS 26 Volcano
Our Natural Disaster Cycle continues with the 1997 classic Volcano! This disaster movie starring Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche centers on a volcanic eruption right in the middle of Los Angeles. It brings up a whole lot of geological questions, so we dive into the thick of it.
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (World record set for bouncing on a ball for 10 miles): https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/08/31/Guinness-World-Records-space-hopper-David-Kay-long-bounce/7001630444551/Alex (New study determines evolutionary history of caimans): https://phys.org/news/2021-08-fossil-caimans-north-america-evolutionary.htmlSydney (Light pollution affects insect populations): https://www.sciencenews.org/article/streetlights-especially-super-bright-leds-may-harm-insect-populations?fbclid=IwAR2Z8AZFjo23gl_9B_4BhUrmiAAJY0nzXOGSPewR-xem9J67hPznQeDL3ykCheck out our social media for pictures of "What are we drinking to get through this?"
As always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
32 min - Ep. 29 Vote for Minnesota's State Fossil!
Minnesota is one of just 7 US states that still does not have a state fossil. So the Science Museum of Minnesota is out to change that! In order to decide, Alex and a big team of folks at the Science Museum have launched a vote for what the state fossil should be. Want to hear all about each of the 9 candidates? There's everything from fossilized bacteria from 2 billion years ago to big mammoths and the coolest choice of all, a massive crocodile-relative with powerful snapping jaws! Tune in and make your choice for Minnesota's State Fossil!
And don't forget to vote! (psst, you don't even have to live in Minnesota)
https://new.smm.org/dino-days/mn-state-fossilPlus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (Dragon Con starting up soon!): https://www.dragoncon.org/Alex (Beorn from The Hobbit gets a new fossil mammal named after it): https://www.livescience.com/paleocene-mammal-fossil-beorn-hobbitAs always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
29 min - SSwS 25 San Andreas
We start a whole new cycle this episode on Natural Disasters! First up is San Andreas, the 2015 giant film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! It's a fun movie with a tiny bit of actual science about earthquakes. Tune in for the full rundown on this movie that spells doom for Los Angeles AND San Francisco!
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Sydney (Merriam Webstar adds Gen Z terms to the dictionary):Alex (Crocodile survives for 5 years with tire around its neck): https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/crocodile-trapped-in-trashKatie (Pterosaurs might have flown right after hatching): https://www.newscientist.com/article/2284950-baby-pterosaurs-could-fly-within-minutes-of-hatching-from-their-eggs/As always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
49 min - Ep. 28 The Marvelous Miss Mary Anning
Alex & Katie talk about the incredible paleontological pioneer, Mary Anning. She made remarkable accomplishments in the science, with important discoveries of ancient sea creatures like the Plesiosaurus and Ichthyosaurus, which helped shape big picture ideas like extinction and evolution. Whether you're familiar with her or not, we'll bet you'll learn something new about this remarkable scientist from the early 1800s.
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Alex (New fossil reptile named for the World Serpent of Norse mythology): https://www.livescience.com/snakelike-microsaur-310-million-years-old.htmlKatie (Witcher Season 2 coming December 17): https://www.techradar.com/news/the-witcher-season-2-release-date-netflixAs always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
38 min - SSwS 24-What We Do In The Shadows
It's the final part of our Vampire Cycle and we're talking "What We Do In The Shadows", the cult New Zealand classic from 2014. Starred, written and directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, this mockumentary follows vampire room-mates in a highly unique comedic style. Tune in for the Screen Squabbles take!
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (I-94 shut down because of pigeons): https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/06/30/flock-of-homing-pigeons-falls-from-truck-on-florida-interstate-causing-3-hour-shutdown/#//Alex (New study shows rare preservation of breathing mechanism in Jurassic dinosaur): https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/new-fossil-sheds-light-evolution-how-dinosaurs-breathedSydney (Pet cobra escaped and caught in North Carolina): https://abc11.com/raleigh-snake-zebra-cobra-missing-spitting/10846345/Check out our social media for pictures of "What are we drinking to get through this?"
As always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
38 min - Ep. 27 Black Widow... Spiders!
Are you as excited as we are for the upcoming Black Widow movie? We thought we'd take a fun tangent from that and talk about the inspiration for the character's name: the Black Widow Spider. We decided to bring in our friend Liberty Hightower from the Virginia Museum of Natural History to talk about these fascinating arachnids. We cover everything from their over-hyped venomous bite to why they have that bright red marking. Enjoy!
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Alex (new Guardians of the Galaxy game): https://guardiansofthegalaxy.square-enix-games.com/en-us/Katie (Jurassic World: Dominion preview in IMAX): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXLmZmmnHFwLiberty (new study shows how glasswing butterflies achieve transparency): https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-images-how-glasswing-butterflies-wings-transparentAs always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
28 min - SSwS 23-Priest
The latest episode in our Vampire Cycle, Priest (2011), stars Paul Bettany in a future post-apocalyptic world threatened by vampires. The 'vampires' are SUPER weird and only vaguely humanoid. Paul Bettany plays Priest, part of an elite squad of fighters, trained to fight the vampires. Worth it? Not so much? Tune in for our take!
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in The Boys released): https://ew.com/tv/the-boys-season-3-jensen-ackles-soldier-boy-payback-explainer/Alex (Jurassic World: Dominion director posts image of dinosaur with feathers): https://comicbook.com/movies/news/jurassic-world-dominion-dinosaurs-feathers-confirmed/Sydney (Lord of the Rings anime is in the works): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lord-of-the-rings-anime-movie-in-the-works-from-new-line-warner-animation-group-1234965985/Check out our social media for pictures of "What are we drinking to get through this?"
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
33 min - Ep. 26 The Dinosaur Hotel
Katie & Alex recently traveled to Savannah, Georgia and stopped in at the JW Marriott Hotel, commonly known as the Dinosaur Hotel. Why? Because it is jam-packed with all kinds of ancient life including a giant chrome skeleton of a long-necked dinosaur. Tune in for our rundown of this SUPER cool place and the wide variety of cool things on display! Everything we talk about is fully accessible to the public, meaning you don't even have to stay there to see it. And if you're ever in Savannah, check it out and let us know what you think!
You'll definitely want to check out our social media pages for pictures of this one!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibsTwitter: @squibsquabblesHotel Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/savjw-jw-marriott-savannah-plant-riverside-district/
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (oldest tattoo tools found in Tennessee): https://allthatsinteresting.com/oldest-tattoo-needlesAlex (fossil whale study reveals early baleen whales had teeth too): http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/aetiocetus-weltoni-09690.htmlPS This episode is in no way sponsored by JW Marriott, although it'd be kind of nice if it was!
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
20 min - SSwS 22-Twilight... sigh
In this latest installment of our Vampire Cycle, Katie chose... Twilight. Yes, the sparkly vampire one. Why did she do this? Because she's evil. Hopefully listening to our suffering will bring you joy.
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (people putting gas in plastic bags): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-shortage-plastic-bags-warning-consumer-product-safety/Alex (Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ezfi6FQ8DsSydney (Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Bros. & Metalocalypse are getting movies): https://deadline.com/2021/05/adult-swim-movies-for-aqua-teen-hunger-force-metalocalypse-the-venture-bros-1234754652/Check out our social media for pictures of "What are we drinking to get through this?"
As always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
0 min - Ep. 25 Reptiles in the Star Wars Galaxy
May the 4th Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day from your friends at Squabbling Squibs! For this special day we wanted to bring you something fun from the Galaxy Far, Far Away, so we're doing a deep dive into the reptiles that have made their way into the fandom. From Bossk to Krayt Dragons to the actual living reptiles used in Empire Strikes Back, we'll explore all kinds of cool scaly creatures!
Plus our round of Nerd News:
Katie (1.8 million year old human home found): https://news.artnet.com/art-world/wonderwerk-cave-worlds-oldest-home-1961900Alex (Bad Batch airs on Disney + today!): https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/the-bad-batch-premiere-date-disney-plus/As always, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/squabblingsquibs
And follow us on Twitter: @squibsquabblesThis podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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About Squabbling Squibs
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Married Hosts Katie and Alex squabble about anything and everything nerd, science, or B-movie related.