The Mad Scientist Podcast

By Christopher CogswellSociety & Culture Science Philosophy Natural Sciences

The Mad Scientist Podcast episodes

April 02, 2018 The Color Blue: Middle Ages Mayhem
This week, we discuss the color Blue, its history, and its majesty. Did it exist before the Middle Ages? Or was everyone colorblind before then? Just what color was that frustrating dress, anyways? Find out on this weeks episode!

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1 hr 4 min
April 01, 2018 Neutron Stars and Dragons Eggs
This episode we take a bold new direction for the shows format!

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1 hr 20 min
March 24, 2018 Time Travel: Misunderstanding Math
How could time travel work? Do you need to shave to be a crononaut? What's up with spacetime, and what is time dilation? Find out in this weeks episode!

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1 hr 9 min
March 17, 2018 Water Fluoridation: Or, how I learned to love the Gay Frogs
Dang it, Marie, they are TURNING THE FROGS GAY. Join us this episode as we discuss water fluoridation, why to do it, and conspiracy theories in general!

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1 hr 7 min
March 10, 2018 History of Surgery Part 3: Body Snatchin'
This week we finish up our series on the history of surgery! How did we develop aseptic technique? What were the particulars of stealing bodies? How does cholera spread, and whats a miasma? Find out on this weeks episode!

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1 hr 21 min
March 03, 2018 History of Surgery Part 2: The Civil War and Good Hygiene
How did the US deal with the horrors of the Civil War without the advances in surgery found in Europe at the time? What sort of tools did Civil War Surgeons have at their disposal, and what sort of training did they receive? Why is Marie so terribly wrong about the flavors of ice pop? Find out on this weeks episode!

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1 hr 29 min
February 24, 2018 Bonus Episode: Interview with 2 BadA** Witches!
Bonus interview with two awesome listeners of the show! Check out their take on modern day witchcraft, how they practice, and what they want the public to know!

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1 hr 2 min
February 17, 2018 History of Surgery Part 1: Be-Heading
Why do we call it a be-heading if be-wedding means to become wedded to someone? What sort of surgeries have Marie and Chris had? What is the earliest known surgery, and how did we go from breaking into peoples skulls to remove demons to open heart surgery? Find out in part 1 of this series!

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1 hr 41 min
February 09, 2018 Winchester Mystery House
Why did the Winchester Mystery house never stop construction? What is Marie's favorite movie? Why should one not build without the input of an architect? How quickly can one podcast jump on a bandwagon?! Find out on this episode!

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1 hr 7 min
February 01, 2018 Magical Clothing Part 2: Sinful Nips
Why are nipples so sinful? Whats the deal with fig leaves as clothing? And why is Marie a much more well read co-host than Chris? Find out on this weeks episode, as we delve further into the mythology of clothing and a quick side step towards the science of explosions!

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1 hr 9 min

About The Mad Scientist Podcast

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The Mad Scientist Podcast is a comedy show about the history and philosophy of science and pseudoscience. Hosted by Chris and Marie, join our intrepid hosts as they talk about all the weird stuff…