The Spoondrift

The Spoondrift

By Asher LeomundScience
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The Spoondrift episodes

  • How Do You Generate Electricity Using The Ocean With The UNF MECC Team

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks with electrical and mechanical engineering students from the University of North Florida’s Marine Energy Collegiate Competition team. The discussion reaches marine renewable energy, the design process, why mistakes are a good thing, and so much more.

    Here is a link to the team’s website:

    http://ospreycrewunf.club

    58 min
  • How To Be A Photographer With Nic

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses photography with special guest Nic.

    Here is where you can find Nic on social media:

    Instagram: @salzwedel_photography and @salzwedel_portraits

    1 hr 17 min
  • Life During a Pandemic With Sean Fagan

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses life during the COVID-19 pandemic with Sean Fagan. Topics include loneliness, going to school from home, and new pursuits amidst a new world.

    You can find Sean Fagan on twitter @seansocal or on Instagram @sean_socal .

    1 hr 2 min
  • Why Do Clouds Move?

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses everything to do with clouds. He answers questions like “What are they?”, “Why do they move?”, and “What are the different types of clouds?”

    Here are links to the articles discussed in the show:

    Cloud Movement: https://www.dailysciencejournal.com/how-fast-do-clouds-move/

    The Coriolis Effect: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/coriolis-effect/12th-grade/

    Types of Clouds: https://scijinks.gov/clouds/

    35 min
  • How Do You Make Stuff In Space?

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses the process of manufacturing in space.

    Here are links to some of the companies discussed in the show:

    Made In Space: https://madeinspace.us

    Icon: https://www.iconbuild.com

    44 min
  • Minimoons?…And Compressing Air To Store Energy

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund discusses a rocket booster (minimoon) that is leaving orbit around Earth as well as the use of compressed air to store energy. The discussion also diverges to the Kerbal Space Program video game.

    Here are links to the articles discussed in the show:

    Rocket Booster Minimoon: https://www.livescience.com/farewell-minimoon-so-2020.html

    Compressing Air To Store Energy: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54841528

    Claude Cycle: https://chemistry-desk.blogspot.com/2011/06/claudes-process.html

    31 min
  • The Role Of Music In (My) Life

    In this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks about the role music plays in his life. He discusses memories associated with songs, the ways he got introduced to new types of music, and so much more.

    51 min
  • Screen Rewind: A Personal History of Video Games with Michael

    On this episode of The Spoondrift, host Asher Leomund talks to guest Michael about a personal history of video games. The conversation reaches everything from Rocket League and Need for Speed to Battle Cats. Other topics like football, Bakugon, and Death Metal also somehow worked their way into the conversation.

    59 min

About The Spoondrift

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Let's talk about science, philosophy, and the weird idea that popped up the other day. Here on the Spoondrift, the conversation spans a little bit of everything. The word Spoondrift describes that spray of water that a strong gust of wind blows from the tops of the waves. I talk about the spoondrift from the ocean of ideas. The goal is to unearth new perspectives and inspire curiosity.