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  • Nature’s Got Talent | feat. Chelsea "Foxanne" Gohd

    This week, Trace conducts a cosmic investigation into whether our nearest celestial neighbor is secretly trying to sunburn us, only to find that the real danger lies in UV radiation’s nasty habit of finding creative ways to reach your skin—even on a cloudy day. Later, special guest Chelsea Gohd dives into nature’s version of Battle of the Bands, investigating which animals have the skills, creativity, and stage presence to headline the ultimate wildlife concert.

    QUESTIONS

    Chelsea Gohd: “What animal would make the best musician (not humans)?” from Nick

    Trace: “What are the most unobvious ways to get sunburned? Is it possible to get sunburn from the moon?” from Paco

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

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    1 hr 5 min
  • The Human Body is a Topologist’s Nightmare

    This week, Julian explores whether animals can be allergic to humans, digging into all things histamine to find out if nature has ever collectively decided that people are, medically speaking, just too annoying to be around. Later, Trace investigates a deeply cursed question: how many holes do humans really have? Oh, and he also tackles the ACTUAL question of what it would be like if humans were born full of holes—think a walking, talking monstera plant, but flesh. Horrifying… and also quite unsanitary.

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “Are there recorded cases of plants and animals being found to be allergic to humans?” from David

    Trace: “What if humans were born with lots of holes in us? Not wounds, but like a monstera leaf. Could we run faster? Swim? Would that solve anything?” from Dalla in the Bay Area

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Relativistic Adventures of Rita Excreta

    If we had a nickel for every time Julian answered a question involving pigeons, we’d have two nickels. Not that many, but weird that it’s happened twice. This week, he investigates pigeon logistics, excreta coverage, and everything about the Great Wall of China, all fueled by the power of basic research and—horrifyingly—firsthand investigation. Meanwhile, Trace attempts to outsmart the cruel economics of holiday birthdays using special and general relativity, which was definitely the simplest and most reasonable way possible to solve this problem.

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “How many days would it take a single pigeon to cover the Great Wall of China in excrement?” from Jonathan

    Trace: “What kind of relativistic shenanigans would I need to pull in order to change my birthday by one month?” from Ryan

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Oh No the Goalie is… Everywhere | feat. Tom Scott | TAPE Classic

    Hi fellow nerds! As many of you may know, Julian is back at school as an engineering student. As many of you may ALSO know, that's freakin' hard! So to give Julian a bit of a break, we're re-airing one of our favorite TAPE classics featuring friend-of-the-Absurd, Tom Scott. Please enjoy the episode as much as we do, and see you guys very soon with a brand new episode! 🤘

    ____

    You’re at a hockey game. You grabbed nachos and your favorite sports beverage. The Mighty Ducks are playing their rivals, and you look away from the ice to take a selfie with a selfie stick so long you have to brace it against your hip to snap the pic.

    As you smile with your crew, a flash of white light envelops the stadium as the air catches fire. The noise is deafening. When you whip around, you see a hole in the stadium where the Duck’s goal used to be … outside the full moon is melting. You wonder if the nachos would taste good covered in moon cheese. You snap the photo.

    Ohhhh, the good ol’ hockey game; it’s the best game you can name, and the best game you can name? It’s the good old hockey game.

    QUESTIONS

    Trace: "Theoretically, how long could you make a selfie stick?" from Tom Scott

    Tom: "Would it be possible to hit a hockey puck so hard that when it hits the goalie, they fly backward through the net and hit the back wall?" from Steven

    Julian: "What if the moon was actually made of cheese?" from Cody, and seprately, Shane

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!

    HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

    Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Shear Bounce in Every Ounce

    Is that a slogan for hair shampoo or fizzy drinks? Well, kick back, relax, and crack open a can—or, you know, be like us and choose from one of the many flat ones you forgot on your desk. Either way, if you’re serious about your bubbles, Julian has a proposition for you: skip the middleman and suckle straight from the teat of the soda fountain. On the flip side, Trace embarks on a trek to the follicular frontier to discover how much hair you’d have to grow to actually lose weight. It’s a hairy situation, but we’re all about life hacks on this show!

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “What would it take to pour a Coke without losing any of the carbonation?” from Macks

    Trace: “How much hair do I need to grow to lose weight?” from Emilie

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us!

    HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

    Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Planckmaxxing

    This week, Trace digs into whether life could’ve ever gotten its start somewhere else—say, Mars, for example—quickly pointing out that our lovely planet's existence is already pretty insane on its own. Meanwhile, Julian takes a simple “why hot things glow red” question and follows it straight through Max Planck to the idea of whether the universe itself has a maximum possible temperature. Naturally, we end up circling the origin of everything like that isn’t wildly overkill, and we somehow accidentally relive the Big Bang along the way.

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “Is there a limit to how hot something can get?” from Tyler

    Trace: “Could we be martians?” from Wyn

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us!

    HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

    🖥️ Submit on our website: thatsabsurdshow.com/ask

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    If we use your question we’ll give you a shout out in the episode.

    WANT MORE US? SUPPORT THE SHOW!

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    And don’t sleep on ThatsAbsurdShow.com. There you can browse images and videos we find during our research and listen to every episode of the show.

    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

    Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Coast to Coast Riding a Pizza Surfboard

    If you’ve been itching for a cross-country trip, you could just book a flight like a normal person… but where’s the fun in that? This week, Julian (heroically) avoids talking about aviation and instead explores his second-favorite mode of transportation: a Mazda Miata outfitted with two Ferrari engines bolted to the sides. Yes, it has training wheels. No, that does not pass inspection. Meanwhile, Trace is busy figuring out if he can hang ten on a giant Detroit-style pepperoni pizza—which, shockingly, is *mostly* possible but, unshockingly, not very delicious.

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “How fast would I have to go to coast from L.A. to New York?” from Alan

    Trace: “Is there any way that you could use a pizza, cooked or frozen, as a surfboard?” from Parker

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us!

    HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Do Squid Need Glasses?

    This week on the pod, Julian makes a groundbreaking discovery: contrary to popular belief, humans and squid are, in fact, very different animals. One species commonly needs glasses, and the other…sometimes may also need glasses? Meanwhile, Trace tries to figure out if sound could travel slower in the dark, and the answer is yes! As long as you’re okay with being instantly vaporized. 😊

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “Do squid need glasses?” from Kristine

    Trace: “Does sound travel slower in a dark room?” from Leroy

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us!

    HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

    🖥️ Submit on our website: thatsabsurdshow.com/ask

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    If we use your question we’ll give you a shout out in the episode.

    WANT MORE US? SUPPORT THE SHOW!

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

    Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

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    58 min
  • Fondueing What Shouldn’t Be Fondone

    This week, Trace turns a completely normal human behavior into a full-blown scientific investigation, uncovering how airflow, temperature, and mouth geometry can make you feel like you’re secretly developing budget-tier superpowers. Meanwhile, Julian takes a bold step forward for both science and dairy by stress-testing the limits of cheese in a scenario it was never meant to survive. Along the way: thermodynamics, questionable engineering choices, and the realization that just because something can exist in a lava-like state doesn’t mean it should.

    QUESTIONS

    Julian: “How much cheese could protect the space shuttle?” from Adam

    Trace: “Why is it when you breathe like hooo it’s cold but when you breathe like haaaaa it’s hot?” from Tater

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's a silly idea that popped into your head, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? Whatever your question, we want to answer it—tell us!

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    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us with the support of our Patrons.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

    Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Either You Iocaine or You 1-0-can’t | TAPE Classic

    Hi all! As I'm sure those of you with the patience to sit through the end credits know, the show is edited and produced by Kyle Sisk. Kyle is the glue holding this podcast together, taking the loose collection of pocket lint that makes up the brains of the two hosts and stitching it together into a beautiful audio tapestry. Without Kyle there truly would be no show. How do we know this? Because this week, we had no Kyle. Kyle came down with COVID and this man STILL tried to get an episode cut together in time for our regular upload. Ultimately we decided his recovery is more important than an arbitrary deadline for a silly show where we're probably going to be talking about dogs made of spaghetti or something, and so this week will be another of our old favorites. Please enjoy!

    In this episode, it's a battle of (nit)wits! Trace discovers the deadly truth about poison immunity while Julian figures out how to make the worst numbering system imaginable.

    Questions

    Julian: "Can you still do maths using a unary (base 1) numeral system?" from Mason

    Trace: "How long would it have taken Westley to build up his immunity to iocaine powder?" from Tessa

    Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!

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    And don’t sleep on ThatsAbsurdShow.com. There you can browse images and videos we find during our research and listen to every episode of the show.

    CREDITS

    This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us.

    Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemic

    Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr 18 min

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