The Good, the Bad, and the Science

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What's The Good, the Bad, and the Science about?

Each week we pair a comedian with a scientist, to break down the scientifically inaccurate elements of popular movies and TV shows. Warning: There will be spoilers.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Science episodes:

03.29.2022
200th Episode!
This is our final episode. We touch base with a few scientists like Dr. Alyssa Bell, Dr. Dan Blumstein, and Dr. Alan Castel and say our goodbyes. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.22.2022
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING w/ Dr. Shannon Clark and Josh Covitt
If you have a child or plan to, this is a must listen because we chat with Dr. Shannon Clark and Josh Covitt about What to Expect When You’re Expecting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.15.2022
FINCH w/ Dr. Alex Young and Kira Soltanovich
Ever wonder what Castaway would be like if Wilson was a robot? Thankfully, there’s FINCH! Hear Dr. Alex Young take on it with Kira Soltanovich! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.08.2022
A BEAUTIFUL MIND w/ Dr. Dilip Jeste and Chuck Nice
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03.01.2022
BREAKING BAD w/ Phil Cook and Matthew Broussard
Today we’re cooking up some pure blue…uh…podcast content because we’re discussing Breaking Bad with Phil Cook and Matthew Broussard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.22.2022
JACKASS w/ Dr. Adam Goodcoff and Cole Garrett
How does the JACKASS crew survive such brutal stunts? And should we all try to do them for funzies? Join our guests Dr. Adam Goodcoff & Cole Garrettand find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.15.2022
DUNE w/ Julian Huguet and Justin Clark
Time to get your darn head outta the sand and listen to this episode about DUNE with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.08.2022
EVOLVE w/ Patrick Aryee and Will Poznan
Giraffes, frogs and fighter jets?! All of this and more is covered in this fun episode about EVOLVE with Patrick Aryee and Will Poznan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.01.2022
DON'T LOOK UP w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Jeff Horste
Listen up! Look up! Wait, what’s up? Oh, I’ll explain, this episode unpacks DON’T LOOK UP w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Jeff Horsteso it’s all about climate change and how you, yes YOU, are going to save the planet! Learn more...
01.25.2022
LOKI w/ Dominic Andre and Julian Huguet
If you want to dive into topics like free will, Marvel, and multiple dimensions, than today is your LOKI day! Wow, what a pun! Listen as Dominic Andre and Julian Huguet help Ethan attempt to understand these fascinating concepts Learn more...
01.18.2022
SQUID GAME w/ Dr. Richard Brown and Austin Rogers
I told them not to but Austin Rogers and Dr. Richard J Brown insisted on playing SQUID GAME so tune in to see how it went! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01.11.2022
LOOK WHO'S TALKING TOO w/ Dr. Kristina Uban and Justin Shepard
We got so much great feedback from babies around the world on our Look Who’s Talking episode that we decided to tackle Look Who’s Talking Too w/ Dr. Kristina Uban and Justin Shepard. Thanks for listening babies! Learn more about your ad...
01.04.2022
INVENTION OF LYING with Greg Bryant and Jacquie Brown
Today we discuss The Invention Of Lying with _and _ so listen to find out how to most effectively mislead those closest to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.14.2021
FROZEN 2 w/ Jeff Opperman and Jake Jabbour
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12.07.2021
BLADERUNNER 2049 w/ Timothy Verstynen and Rebecca Delgado-Smith
Ryan Gosling, flying cars, and holograms?! What else do you need? Today we breakdown BLADERUNNER 2049 w/ Timothy Verstynen and Rebecca Delgado-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.30.2021
THE QUEEN OF METH w/ Michael McDonell, PhD + David Cross
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been dying to discuss the meth scene of the 80’s with David Cross and Dr. Michael McDonell. Somehow this dream has come true because today we break down QUEEN OF METH! Learn more about your...
11.23.2021
THE LAUNDRY GUY w/Lucy Cotton + RB Butcher
Hey yucky accident prone listeners! Get your stains out properly by listening to this episode about THE LAUNDRY GUY w/ RB Butcher and Lucy Cotton. Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/goodbadscience to...
11.16.2021
PUSHING THE LINE w/Garrett Lisi + Reggie Watts
High-lining seems impossible both mentally and physically. Find out what it takes as we discuss PUSHING THE LINE with Garrett Lisi and Reggie Watts! Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/goodbadscience to start...
11.09.2021
RED PLANET w/ Ken Savin and Carla Toro
As RED PLANET has taught us, breathing on Mars is actually easy peezy no problemo. Ken Savin and Carla Toro break it all down on today’s episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11.02.2021
CHOPPED 420 w/ Dr. Peter Grinspoon + Ashley Ray
What happens when you mix a cooking competition with weed? On this week's episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we answer all your weed related questions and discuss the Discovery Plus original Chopped 420! Get exclusive science shows,...
10.26.2021
MYSTERIOUS PLANET w/Jeff Parrish + Andy Richter
On this week's episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science we are talking to Andy Richter and Jeff Parish all about the Discovery Plus Original "Mysterious Planet"! Listen now to learn more about Komodo Dragons, Spectral Tarsiers and...
10.19.2021
SNOWPIERCER w/ Dr. Sammy Ramsey and Murahd Shawki
Grab some insect-filled protein blocks and check out this episode about SNOWPIERCER with Dr. Sammy Ramsey and Murahd Shawki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10.12.2021
BEYOND BORDERS w/Sabrina Thompson + Jon Glaser
Tune into today's episode where we discuss the Discovery + original Beyond Boarders! Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/goodbadscience to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US...
10.05.2021
NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE w/ Steve Cirbus + Sydnee Washington
Dating is hard enough, but try being naked, on an island with 15 strangers all looking for love! On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we are discussing the Discovery + original NAKED AND AFRAID OF...
09.28.2021
STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY w/ Dr. Andrew Rader & Kyle June Williams
Teleport some knowledge into your brain by listening to this episode about STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY w/ Dr. Andrew Rader & Kyle June Williams ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
09.21.2021
DR. PIMPLE POPPER w/ Dr. Loretta Ciraldo + Jackie Johnson
Dr. Pimple Popper needs no introduction. You've probably seen Dr. Lee's viral videos all over the internet of her removing some of the craziest skin growths you've ever seen. On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science,...
09.14.2021
CHASING OCEAN GIANTS w/Charlie Young and Todd Barry
Calling all whale lovers! In this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we are getting up close and personal with the world's largest ocean giant. Join Charlie Young and Todd Barry as we discuss the Discovery+ original...
09.07.2021
MEET THE MEERKATS w/ Tim Clutton-Brock + Jackie Tohn
If Timone from Lion King is the only Meerkat you've heard of, then stop what you're doing and listen to this week's episode of The Good, The Bad and The Science right now! On this week's episode we talk to...
08.31.2021
JUDI DENCH'S WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE w/ Eddie Game and Baron Vaughn
Did you know Judi Dench has adopted 3 Orangutans? Did you know that a centipede can kill a human? On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we are joined by biologist, Eddie Game, and actor/comedian/writer, Baron...
08.24.2021
BATTLEBOTS: BOUNTY HUNTERS w/ Chris Atkeson and Atsuko Okatsuka
Would you trust Alexa to babysit your kids? Are robots taking over the world? On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we answer those questions and deep dive into all the mechanics and realities of the...
08.17.2021
ATTACK OF THE MURDER HORNETS w/ Greg Proops and Chris Helzer
Are murder hornets as scary as we think they are? On this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science, we discuss the Discovery+ original ATTACK OF THE MURDER HORNETS with ecologist, Chris Helzer, and comedian, Greg Proops. Get exclusive...
08.10.2021
HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS w/ Kenneth Harris and Dana Gould
What happens when a flat-Earther tries to make a homemade rocket? Find out that and more on this episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Science. Featuring mechanical engineer, Kenneth Harris, and writer and comedian, Dana Gould, tune in...
08.03.2021
THE SWIM w/ Joel Kim Booster and Dr. Sara-Jeanne Royer
Get out your snorkel and blend up your chicken because it's time to discuss THE SWIM w/ Joel Kim Booster and Dr. Sara-Jeanne Royer! Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/goodbadscience to start...
07.27.2021
THE SHALLOWS w/ Shannon Johnson and Sarah Claspell
Stitch up your leg with your earring and sit yourself down on a rock with your closest seagull friend because we're discussing THE SHALLOWS w/ Shannon Johnson and Sarah Claspell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.20.2021
PLANET OF THE APES (2001) w/ Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker and Nick Luciano
Think humans smell better than apes? You clearly haven't listened to this episode about Planet of the Apes (2001) w/ Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker and Nick Luciano! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.13.2021
JOHN CARTER w/ Schmab and Dr. Andrew Knoll
Jump into this wild episode about JOHN CARTER w/ Schmab and Dr. Andrew Knoll! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.06.2021
47 METERS DOWN w/ Paige Weldon & Prof Charlie Huveneers
About to get into a shark cage? Maybe listen to this episode about 47 METERS DOWN w/ Paige Weldon & Prof Charlie Huveneers first! Might help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.29.2021
SHARKNADO w/ Dr. David Shiffman & Hannah Garces
It's raining sharks! Hallelujah, it's raining sharks! Learn all about these interesting creatures on today's ep about SHARKNADO w/ Dr. David Shiffman & Hannah Garces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.22.2021
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN w/ Ross Bryant & Dr. Dany Spencer Adams
Cookies, meat-eating plants, and drunk spiders?! Find out why we discuss these seemingly unrelated things on today's ep! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.15.2021
ZOOTOPIA w/ Dr. Aaron Blaisdell & Michael Longfellow
What's with bunnies and carrots?! Brilliant questions like this get answered on today's show about ZOOTOPIA w/ Dr. Aaron Blaisdell & Michael Longfellow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.08.2021
THE CONJURING w/ Inessa Frantowski & Julian Huguet
We've all been there, right? You move into a spooky new house, all the clocks stop at a specific time, you have unexplained bruises and a demon barfs into your mouth to possess you. So annoying! Well, today we're gonna...
06.01.2021
BABY GENIUSES w/ Dr. Shannon O'dell
Think your child might be a genius with super strength and Jedi mind control? Find out on today's ep! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.25.2021
HAPPY FEET w/ Charlie Young and Josh Waldron
Since you can't fly, dive into this super fun episode about HAPPY FEET featuring Charlie Young and Josh Waldron! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.18.2021
SEX EDUCATION w/ Dr. Tessa Commers and Kyla KA
Didn't pay attention in Sex-Ed? We got you covered! Today we break down the pilot episode of SEX EDUCATION w/ Dr. Tessa Commers and Kyla KA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.11.2021
WAR GAMES w/ Sean Morrow and Tristan Guyette
Quick, before the world blows itself up with nukes, listen to this episode about WAR GAMES w/ Sean Morrow and Tristan Guyette! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05.04.2021
THE FUGITIVE w/ Brent Weinbach and Dr. John Dussel
Today we dive (off of a dam) into THE FUGITIVE w/ Brent Weinbach and Dr. John Dussel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04.27.2021
The Good, The Bad, and The Science
Just a heads-up mini-sode to let you know about some changes that'll be coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04.20.2021
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA w/ Nan Hauser and Danny Jolles
The legend of Moby Dick is interesting but the legend of Nan Hauser is EPIC! Listen to Nan and the hilarious Danny Jolles discuss IN THE HEART OF THE SEA on today's ep! Advertise on Bad Science via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad...
04.13.2021
MADAGASCAR w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Zach Reino
Today we break out of the zoo to discuss MADAGASCAR w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Zach Reino! Learn all about biodiversity, lions, lemurs, penguins and hippos! Oh my! Advertise on Bad Science via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04.06.2021
SIDE EFFECTS w/ Dr. Sapna Parikh and Jonathan Lorenzo
Today we discuss antidepressants, big pharma, and much more! Advertise on Bad Science via Gumball.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Good, the Bad, and the Science episodes:

200th Episode!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING w/ Dr. Shannon Clark and Josh Covitt

FINCH w/ Dr. Alex Young and Kira Soltanovich

A BEAUTIFUL MIND w/ Dr. Dilip Jeste and Chuck Nice

BREAKING BAD w/ Phil Cook and Matthew Broussard

JACKASS w/ Dr. Adam Goodcoff and Cole Garrett

DUNE w/ Julian Huguet and Justin Clark

EVOLVE w/ Patrick Aryee and Will Poznan

DON'T LOOK UP w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Jeff Horste

LOKI w/ Dominic Andre and Julian Huguet

SQUID GAME w/ Dr. Richard Brown and Austin Rogers

LOOK WHO'S TALKING TOO w/ Dr. Kristina Uban and Justin Shepard

INVENTION OF LYING with Greg Bryant and Jacquie Brown

FROZEN 2 w/ Jeff Opperman and Jake Jabbour

BLADERUNNER 2049 w/ Timothy Verstynen and Rebecca Delgado-Smith

THE QUEEN OF METH w/ Michael McDonell, PhD + David Cross

THE LAUNDRY GUY w/Lucy Cotton + RB Butcher

PUSHING THE LINE w/Garrett Lisi + Reggie Watts

RED PLANET w/ Ken Savin and Carla Toro

CHOPPED 420 w/ Dr. Peter Grinspoon + Ashley Ray

MYSTERIOUS PLANET w/Jeff Parrish + Andy Richter

SNOWPIERCER w/ Dr. Sammy Ramsey and Murahd Shawki

BEYOND BORDERS w/Sabrina Thompson + Jon Glaser

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE w/ Steve Cirbus + Sydnee Washington

STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY w/ Dr. Andrew Rader & Kyle June Williams

DR. PIMPLE POPPER w/ Dr. Loretta Ciraldo + Jackie Johnson

CHASING OCEAN GIANTS w/Charlie Young and Todd Barry

MEET THE MEERKATS w/ Tim Clutton-Brock + Jackie Tohn

JUDI DENCH'S WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE w/ Eddie Game and Baron Vaughn

BATTLEBOTS: BOUNTY HUNTERS w/ Chris Atkeson and Atsuko Okatsuka

ATTACK OF THE MURDER HORNETS w/ Greg Proops and Chris Helzer

HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS w/ Kenneth Harris and Dana Gould

THE SWIM w/ Joel Kim Booster and Dr. Sara-Jeanne Royer

THE SHALLOWS w/ Shannon Johnson and Sarah Claspell

PLANET OF THE APES (2001) w/ Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker and Nick Luciano

JOHN CARTER w/ Schmab and Dr. Andrew Knoll

47 METERS DOWN w/ Paige Weldon & Prof Charlie Huveneers

SHARKNADO w/ Dr. David Shiffman & Hannah Garces

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN w/ Ross Bryant & Dr. Dany Spencer Adams

ZOOTOPIA w/ Dr. Aaron Blaisdell & Michael Longfellow

THE CONJURING w/ Inessa Frantowski & Julian Huguet

BABY GENIUSES w/ Dr. Shannon O'dell

HAPPY FEET w/ Charlie Young and Josh Waldron

SEX EDUCATION w/ Dr. Tessa Commers and Kyla KA

WAR GAMES w/ Sean Morrow and Tristan Guyette

THE FUGITIVE w/ Brent Weinbach and Dr. John Dussel

The Good, The Bad, and The Science

IN THE HEART OF THE SEA w/ Nan Hauser and Danny Jolles

MADAGASCAR w/ Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Zach Reino

SIDE EFFECTS w/ Dr. Sapna Parikh and Jonathan Lorenzo