We have been taught that Superman is the icon for truth, justice, and the American way. He is the ultimate superhero, and always does what it right. He is also an alien with more strength and power than anything we can imagine. There are no counters to him. Well except Kryptonite which is unbelievably rare. Besides that, there is nothing we can do …

We’ve discussed how to build your own underground bunker, but what if you let a company like Vault-Tek do that for you? In the world of Fallout, Vault-Tek is not the most trustworthy company. They blew up the entire world to eliminate their competition! While I do respect their hustle, it does leave the world in an irradiated mess. So in three hund…

We’ve discussed how to build your own underground bunker, but what if you let a company like Vault-Tek do that for you? In the world of Fallout, Vault-Tek is not the most trustworthy company. They blew up the entire world to eliminate their competition! While I do respect their hustle, it does leave the world in an irradiated mess. So in three hund…

There are very few characters that truly stand the test of time. Superman and Batman are almost 90, but there are peaks and valleys to their popularity. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been consistently in the spotlight since the mid-80’s, which is a feat in my opinion. As everyone knows, despite being 40 years old they are still technically …

History is littered with tragic events, things that change the course of your life. Some events have the magnitude to change the social order of the world itself. What if you could go back and right these wrongs? Who among us wouldn’t go back and stop 9/11, or prevent the holocaust? Well this week, we take a look at this very possibility. We were i…

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if during major moments of your life you simply made a different decision? You know, went left instead of right? What would your life be like now? Well thanks to our old friend Quantum Physics, that decision happened, and that alternate reality exists. And if that life is better than the one you are i…

Fighting crime is a dangerous business. In the best of circumstances, you have keep your senses sharp, and maintain your focus at all times. Seeing your enemy and hearing their movements are vital to your success, but what if you can’t see or hear? What do you do then? Well for Daredevil who is blind, and Echo who is deaf, you weaponize your other …

He-Man is a Master of the Universe, and he is granted that status by The Power of Greyskull. But what is this power? We are a science show, so we believe there is no such thing as magic…or is there? Is magic it’s own force that bind the physics of Eternia? How can it turn a cowardly feline into Battle Cat? Also, what happens when the forces of scie…

The shark is the ultimate killing machine. It does three things: swim, eat, reproduce. It has a conveyor belt of teeth which basically makes it a large, living, underwater chainsaw. The only thing that would make it deadlier is to make it bigger. Enter the Megalodon, which was just like out great white sharks, except three times larger. I used the …

For any kid, the prospect of touring a magical chocolate factory is a dream come true, especially one whose secrets have been hidden for decades. If you are one of the lucky few with a Golden Ticket, your life will never be the same. See, Willy Wonka is not a run of the mill chocolatier: He is a magician who can make anything you can imagine out of…

Who among us hasn’t wanted to find a magical lamp complete with a resident Genie to give us three wishes? Heck, I would even take a monkey paw, knowing full well that I have to phrase things exactly right to avoid unintended dire consequences. Well this week, the Brain Trust assembles to discuss wishes, how […]…

As a species, our main goal is to live forever, whatever that means. We will live for centuries in underground bunkers in a nuclear holocaust, we will freeze our bodies when we die with the hopes that one day we will be brought back to life, and we even store our DNA to make sure […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

We have all considered the famous Haddaway quote “What is Love?”, but no one has solved it…until now. Using the tv show Quantum Leap as our inspiration, we will attempt to prove that love is a simple case of macro-level quantum entanglement. But the interesting things about this cult favorite do not stop there. We […]…

At it’s core, “A Christmas Carol” is a story about redemption. How one man’s life (and those around him) was changed for the better, and all it took was a trio of ghosts operating in the middle of the night, showing all of one’s failures to scare Scrooge straight. One would think that this was […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

Inspired by the latest Mission Impossible movie, The Brain Trust discusses a worldwide computer virus that can hack into all, cameras, microphones, computers, etc. It could be the ultimate blackmail machine. So how do you stay hidden from an entity like this? We give you advice on how to limit your digital footprint, and if […]…

The sci-fi series “The Foundation” is about a mathematician who creates a formula predicting the end of civilization. Normally math is a pretty boring topic to discuss, but you know how much we like our doomsday conversations. Also it is important to note that this world is ruled by an emperor, or more specifically a […]…

We talk about superheroes a lot on this show, and separately a lot about AI, BUT what about using them in conjunction? DJG puts his fears of a robocalypse aside and looks at the benefits of working in tandem with computers. Harnessing the power of computer intelligence alongside advanced personal defense systems may be the […]…

What do you get if you combine the danger of military-grade weapons with the excitement of 70’s muscle cars? Why the world’s most dangerous demolition derby, that’s what! This week we look at Twisted Metal, the video game/tv show that follows a group of people as they prepare for a winner-take-all battle royale tournament. We […]…

From the outside, Barbie seems to have it all: She’s attractive, smart, rich, and made of plastic. Her resume is a little suss, given that she has been everything from a cat burglar, to an astronaut without any sort of job stability, but I digress. Part of that uncertainty may be governed by her world. […]…

Dreams are a place where anything can happen, where our fantasies can become realities. The great thing is that these personal mini-movies are free, and happen on a nightly basis. But what if they weren’t entirely pro-bono? What if there was a “Dream Tax” that you had to pay, and the best dreams came at […]…

Halloween is the time to get dark, and this episode is definitely that. While we have discussed the various ways the apocalypse can happen, we haven’t even considered the most important piece of all: How it an it be stopped. Earth’s history is littered with many mass extinction events, including one that wiped out 95% […]…

When Henry Gee Wrote “The Science of Middle Earth”, there was one thing he couldn’t figure out: The One Ring. It can read thoughts, it holds the mind of Sauron, it makes the wearer invisible, and it can change size and shape at will. Developing a “Unified Theory of the One Ring” was thought to […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

While summer may be officially over, talking about it had just begun! Some of our favorite movies are about summer camp, and this week we sit around the campfire with camping expert Andrew Keener as he spins yarns about all the fun science that you need to know while surviving outdoors. From Friday the 13th, […]…

Between the three of us, we have been playing D&D for decades, which is a VERY long time. Being inspired by the latest movie “Honor Among Thieves”, we decided to look back at some of our favorite creatures, including the terrifying Mimic! This is a treasure chest that can eat you. It has a teeth-filled […]…

Are you sick of relying on word of mouth, or better yet an algorithm, to find TV shows you like? Wouldn’t it just be better if an AI-powered quantum computer just instantly made shows perfectly catered to your taste? Or better yet, you could just plug your brain into your TV and have the computer […]…

While summer may be officially over, talking about it had just begun! Some of our favorite movies are about summer camp, and this week we sit around the campfire with camping expert Andrew Keener as he spins yarns about all the fun science that you need to know while surviving outdoors. From Friday the 13th, […]…

Are you sick of relying on word of mouth, or better yet an algorithm, to find TV shows you like? Wouldn’t it just be better if an AI-powered quantum computer just instantly made shows perfectly catered to your taste? Or better yet, you could just plug your brain into your TV and have the computer […]…

Current transportation technology is soooo slow. Sure you can get to another continent in an airplane, but it takes hours. What if you could instantly send your mind into a replica body anywhere in the world? How about into space? Well that is exactly what we talk about on today’s episode, using the Black Mirror […]…

Most action movies border on the ridiculous: unlimited ammo, cars that defy gravity, and everything is on the verge of exploding, but there is one series that I think is actually totally explainable: John Wick. They count bullets, John does get hit, and the martial arts is designed to gain an advantage, not just impress. […]…

This may be one of the weirder episodes we have done in a long time. FROM is a hit TV show about a family that becomes trapped in a small town in rural wherever. In truth they aren’t the only ones trapped, lots of other people are as well. If the strangeness of the world […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

For the first time ever, we have a special guest on the show. Kalapana Pot, of the popular TikTok account TokNerdyToMe, is here to discuss one of her favorite movies ever: Arrival. What would you do if aliens came down and parked their ships over every major city? Can a language help you see through […]…

It has taken us 155 episodes, but we are finally talking about the science of shrinking! Whether it’s “Fantastic Voyage”, “Honey I Shrunk The Kids”, or the latest Ant-Man Movie “Quantumania”, humans enter dangerous territory when they become microscopic. In this episode we discuss the potency of bacterial toxins, how Pym Particles could be a […]…

We open Season 8 with one of the best sci-movies of all time: Return of the Jedi! Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year, this movie was a game changer. It had gigantic slug aliens, Boba Fett getting launched into a gigantic mouth, and more force power than you can shake a lightsaber at. We here […]…

How many of us have sliced a few mushrooms on our salad, or paid extra for a little truffle oil? It is true, fungus can be delicious, but what if you were delicious to a fungus? The Cordyceps fungus has evolved as a predator to certain insects, and when infected, They eat these insects from […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

Like most people, we love a good murder mystery. One of the often overlooked elements to creating an excellent experience is the invitation. How do you get everyone together in a memorable way? Well in the movie Glass Onion, they nailed it by creating the most elaborate puzzle box ever made. We take a look […]…

Prison is a place you definitely don’t want to find yourself, but if you do, I can guarantee you will want to get out. This would especially be true if the prison was the size of Manhattan Island, like we see in the 1980’s classic “Escape From New York”. Here, anti-hero Snake Plissken has to […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

We have all seen Jurassic Park, and despite the obvious flaws and clear security risks, I think we all want to see real dinosaurs. This will probably never happen BUT what if we could bring something back that was a bit smaller, cuddlier, and way more possible? In this episode, the Brain Trust contemplates opening […]…

In this day and age, who wants to go through the hassle of being pregnant. I know you sure don’t. Luckily, now there is Build-A-Baby. Out state of the art facility baby factory will let you experience the joys of having a child without the inconvenience. Remotely monitor your baby’s growth through our video system, […]…

Whether it’s extreme climate change, a robot uprising, the zombie apocalypse, or the elite getting itchy feet, human beings are leaving this planet. The only question that remains is where. Do we make a new home on our nearby neighbor The Moon, or do we make the trek across the solar system to Mars, the […]…

It is official, Artificial Intelligence is here and it is slowly taking over. But is that a bad thing? Yes. But is it really? Also yes, BUT we do have a member of the Brain Trust who is much more optimistic. In this episode, Dr. Michael Dennin lays out his argument on how AI isn’t […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

Technology is a way to mark Man’s progress through time. With only a few exceptions, as a species we are constantly advancing forward, with each new gadget being built on the foundation of an old gizmo. Modern cell phones replaced the home phone that was connected to your wall, which replaced letters sent from far […]…

I know we have done several shows lately on the technology of the Victorian Era, but the TV show 1899 is completely unique. There are weird portals, black pyramids, and retro computers controlling steamships. Where to begin? Well this week The Brain Trust explains it all. Could you retrofit a steam ship with 1970’s computers? […]…

If you ever happen to find yourself in a battle royale style fight to the finish, then this is the episode for you. Inspired by The Hunger Games, The Brain Trust walk through the essential survival strategies that will ensure you end up in first place. Remember, there is no second place. So what should […]…

Here is our first year end wrap up, the half-decade edition! The Brain Trust gets together to discuss some of the things we left unexplored in previous episodes. It is an extravaganza of information! We talk about getting stuck on a far away planet, Polaroid pictures, shoreline cities, unsolvable problems, Dungeons and Dragons, Goober spread, […]…

Last week we discussed a world before exploration, one where you could hide your most valuable possession and it wouldn’t be found for centuries. Now imagine that same world, but the place you are exploring is the freezing Arctic, and the possession you are hiding is your life? That is pretty much what we are […]…

Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? You take a team and race all over a city taking pictures, getting items, and visiting cool places. But how much MORE fun would it be to race all over the world, collect treasure, and visit ancient hidden rooms? Now add the chance of death, and you have […]Par Daniel J. Glenn

We have discussed aliens and UFO’s on the show several times, thanks to Dr. Dennin’s expertise in ancient aliens. But we haven’t discussed the possibility that the disc shaped objects in our skies are NOT spaceships, but actually biological creatures. Luckily that is EXACTLY what Jordan Peele explores in his latest movie “Nope”. We answer […]…

In 1947, something crashed in the New Mexico desert, just outside Roswell New Mexico. Many said it was an extraterrestrial craft carrying the bodies of several alien creatures. Whether or not you believe the story, this event kicked off the modern UFO movement as we know it today. What if this happened 100 years earlier? […]…

Our previous episode was on merfolk (mermaid/merman), but what if the human race doesn’t have time to evolve before the glaciers melt and we are all underwater. What should we do? We need to get moving on building underwater cities, is what I say. This week we go over all the essentials for your underwater […]…

A wise crab once said “Under the sea, darling it’s better down where it’s better, take it from me”. While we shouldn’t go taking advice from random crustaceans, this one might be on to something. What would life be like for humans if we evolved to live underwater? Would we have been able to create […]…