Where science meets fact meets fiction
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Hosted by an Archaeologist/Comedian, a Stand-Up Comedian, and a different Guest Scientist every week, Science Faction is a blue comedic review of the week's published scientific articles.
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A science and science fiction based podcast hosted by two high school friends, and two college friends. Listen and learn and geek out. In this podcast, science meets fact, meets fiction.
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP503.mp3 This episode contains: These three fools are back at it this week. Steven’s had a rough go with little sleep, and he really enjoys the new videogame Manor Lords (are those two things related?). Ben’s super excited to play the new Venice course in Walkabout Minigolf. All we can say is “G…
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The guys discuss the origins of Parkinson's Disease, how so much of what we know about bonobos is a myth, and why you should never go to Reno.Par Science Faction
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Episode 503: WHO’S YOUR DADDY? Mando’s your daddy!
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This episode contains: These three fools are back at it this week. Steven’s had a rough go with little sleep, and he really enjoys the new videogame Manor Lords (are those two things related?). Ben’s super excited to play the new Venice course in Walkabout Minigolf. All we can say is “Good Job, Mighty Coconut!” Devon’s had a rough go of it too, wha…
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP502.mp3 This episode contains: Everyone is here and accounted for, but earlier than usual. We talk about why. Steven played some Fallout Wasteland Warfare and watched the entire Amazon Prime Fallout series, because of course he did. Devon has been watching as well, Ben is still in progress. If …
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Episode 502: Remember It
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This episode contains: Everyone is here and accounted for, but earlier than usual. We talk about why. Steven played some Fallout Wasteland Warfare and watched the entire Amazon Prime Fallout series, because of course he did. Devon has been watching as well, Ben is still in progress. If you liked the show, you should play Fallout 4 (or maybe Fallout…
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP501.mp3 This episode contains: It’s our 501st extravaganza! Except due to technical difficulties, it’s not really. Steven tells us about the M. Night Shyamalan trilogy of Unbreakable, Split and Glass, which is now available on Netflix. Ben watched the classic 1991 Addams Family movie and Devon …
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Episode 501: Welcome to Human Talk with These Idiots
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This episode contains: It's our 501st extravaganza! Except due to technical difficulties, it’s not really. Steven tells us about the M. Night Shyamalan trilogy of Unbreakable, Split and Glass, which is now available on Netflix. Ben watched the classic 1991 Addams Family movie and Devon wonders if the new Munster’s movie by Rob Zombie is any good. I…
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SF695: The Biggest Mystery in Science
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The guys discuss one of the biggest mysteries in science, how being autistic can actually help you in certain ways, and how teachers handled kids with special needs in the 90s.Par Science Faction
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP500.mp3 This episode contains: All three of your co-hosts are back to prove that 500 is just another number. We recorded on Rex Manning Day (you know, from Empire Records) and we missed First Contact Day (you know, from First Contact). Nobody remembers the Genetics Wars (you know, from nothing …
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Episode 500: The Path of Totality
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This episode contains: All three of your co-hosts are back to prove that 500 is just another number. We recorded on Rex Manning Day (you know, from Empire Records) and we missed First Contact Day (you know, from First Contact). Nobody remembers the Genetics Wars (you know, from nothing at all), or was it the Eugenics Wars? But you know what it real…
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP499.mp3 This episode contains: Devon is single dadding it, while Jen is in Buenos Aires. Devon also admits that he didn’t “get” Starship Troopers. Steven is about to spend soooooo much money at Disney, again. The duo go on and on about Easter, it’s kinda pathetic. But then Devon starts talking …
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Episode 499: Binary Choices Only
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This episode contains: Devon is single dadding it, while Jen is in Buenos Aires. Devon also admits that he didn't "get" Starship Troopers. Steven is about to spend soooooo much money at Disney, again. The duo go on and on about Easter, it's kinda pathetic. But then Devon starts talking about Kafka and a life sized Tinker Bell. Either you get it or …
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The guys revisit a not so controversial scientific "controversy", the surprisingly early spread of chocolate, and who should or shouldn't play football. Re reference an earlier episode on the same topic that you can hear here: https://roberttimothy.podbean.com/e/sf663-a-special-polynesian-science-faction/…
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP498.mp3 This episode contains: Ben and Steven brave the spring sunday morning to bring you a 100% pure podcast experience. Where is Devon? Who knows?! Ben attended a symposium for work, and his badge did not work. Total Benergy. There was a live coding exercise where taco emoji were added to a …
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Episode 498: The Problem is PEOPLE
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This episode contains: Ben and Steven brave the spring sunday morning to bring you a 100% pure podcast experience. Where is Devon? Who knows?! Ben attended a symposium for work, and his badge did not work. Total Benergy. There was a live coding excercise where taco emoji were added to a website. Good? Bad? Who knows?! Steven is gearing up for a Fal…
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SF693: Vaccines That Cure All
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The guys discuss a vaccine that does more than it intended, a secret history of India finally discovered in the blood of its people, and the biggest "Bro" at MIT.Par Science Faction
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP497.mp3 This episode contains: We start off with two hosts and are eventually joined by a third. We talk about Ramadan and fasting in religion. Steven has been spending money on the CCG Star Wars games, Star Wars Unlimited. Devon finally wakes up and joins us. Steven and Devon have been playing…
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Episode 497: Slow Down for Treknobabble
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This episode contains: We start off with two hosts and are eventually joined by a third. We talk about Ramadan and fasting in religion. Steven has been spending money on the CCG Star Wars games, Star Wars Unlimited. Devon finally wakes up and joins us. Steven and Devon have been playing Helldivers 2 and Devon built the Lego Ornithopter from Dune. D…
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP496.mp3 Patreon only pre-pod: mike check, Devon’s epic phone and family journey, and only Siths deal in absolutes. Have YOU ever dealt with unreasonable family members? NEVER, I’m sure! This episode contains: We three hosts record on MAR10 day! Ben played so much Mario Kart, not in celebration …
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Episode 496: True Lies Logic
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Patreon only pre-pod: mike check, Devon’s epic phone and family journey, and only Siths deal in absolutes. Have YOU ever dealt with unreasonable family members? NEVER, I’m sure! This episode contains: We three hosts record on MAR10 day! Ben played so much Mario Kart, not in celebration but just alone, to be cool. Steven’s plans to watch comedienne …
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Due to unforeseen recording delays, we couldn't tape a new episode this week and we wanted to give you a taste of the Patreon with last week's episode. If you like his episode, you can listen to the Patreon every week at https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFactionPar Science Faction
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP495.mp3 This episode contains: Devon, Steven and Ben all host this episode. Unfortunately we end up talking about gurd and vomit right off the bat. Ben helped some kids play The Zone. Devon took another journey to Louisiana. Ben did a poem at an Ekphrastic poetry workshop, and it’s good. https:…
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Episode 495: A Red Flag for Humanity
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This episode contains: Devon, Steven and Ben all host this episode. Unfortunatly we end up talking about gurd and vomit right off the bat. Ben helped some kids play The Zone. Devon took another journey to Lousiana. Ben did a poem at an Ekphrastic poetry workshop, and it's good. https://play.thezonerpg.com/ https://beaconartshow.com/#gallery Robot O…
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SF692: The Best Kid's TV Show Ever
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The guys discuss dogs that might save your life, an unexpected cause of a common disease, and how to make pets and grandparents compete for your love.Par Science Faction
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefactionpodcast/SFP_EP494.mp3 This episode contains: Steven and Ben host this all new leap year episode. Ben thinks about how his life would be if he had kids at an earlier age. Steven has also been going through a midlife crisis, which has caused him to start journaling. Steven wants to stop wasting his life on his…
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Episode 494: It's Crisis Time
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This episode contains: Steven and Ben host this all new leap year episode. Ben thinks about how his life would be if he had kids at an earlier age. Steven has also been going through a midlife crisis, which has caused him to start journaling. Steven wants to stop wasting his life on his phone using focus mode. “How I Setup My iPhone — So It Doesn't…
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SF691: Avoid the Orange Vest
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The guys talk about how viruses gave us our big brains, how a possible new death clock has been discovered, and why you shouldn't anger a Football coach turned History teacher.Par Science Faction
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Episode 493: Midlife Revelation
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This episode contains: We're recording just after Valentine's Day. Sorry, we didn't get you anything, EXCEPT FOR THIS PODCAST! Ben was a bit disappointed in Valentine's Day this year... he's also working on "not wasting his midlife crisis." He chats about layoffs and opportunities and productivity, but Steven thinks that perhaps Ben's having a midl…
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Episode 492: What Was L33T is now Cr1Nge
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This episode contains: Devon, Ben and Steven are here this week to give you live coverage of the Super....nah, just kiddin'. We do talk about the Super Bowl though, and with that comes Taylor Swift talk, becuase of course it does. Ben chats about roller derby practice and Devon wonders why us Californians get extra days off of school. We also talk …
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SF690: Big Little Discoveries
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The guys discuss the new biggest small story, why you should definitely be using a condom, and how to tell if the dogs you're hanging out with are cool.Par Science Faction
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Episode 491: The Trouble With Trivia
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This episode contains: We’re coming to you from a rainy Sunday. Devon is BORING, but also has rearranged a room in his home. Ben has Star Trek trivia night, which Steven had to miss to play D&D (BG3 actually). Ben’s team won, of course. Ben then gives us some of his great Star Trek team names. Also, Ben showed up in costume. Steven’s family is heal…
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Episode 490: Ethically Sourced Apps
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Pre-pod Patreon-only: Is Matt our constant? A blank minute with Flint Lawless, Palworld and AI, your parents aren’t cool anymore This Episode Contains: Steven and Ben grace your ears this time 'round, having a chill time. Why are we on our best behavior when Devon’s around? He’s not our dad! Ben has to get dad energy sometimes when dealing with cro…
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The guys discuss the least publicized mass die-off, how an already dangerous disease is worse than we thought, and why we now need boats to get to work.Par Science Faction
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Episode 489: Brood XIX and Brood XIII
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This episode contains: Devon, Ben and Steven are all bright eyed and bushy tailed this fine episode. Steven played Palworld until 4am, and Ben doesn't recommend playing the Xbox version. Ben had an amazing poetry reading with Rock Star Poets. Devon has had some plumbing issues, but he's going to solve them (spoiler, he didn't), plus it's snow-ish i…
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SF688: Why Smoking is Cool and Healthy
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The guys discuss an unexpected benefit of smoking cigarettes, what happened to Covid's cousins, and how to be a real life Willy Wonka.Par Science Faction
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Episode 488: Boar Space Panic
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This episode contains: Steven and Ben take the reins while Devon is off at his son’s birthday party. We discuss relaxing mornings, and delightful dinners. Shout out to Barley & Boar which has some high end, delicious food and phenomenal drinks. Also, make sure to ask for the specials. Steven spends the Christmas cash that was burning a hole in his …
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The guys discuss an exciting (and deadly) new treatment for PTSD, why Florida is a hub of scientific discovery, and how to stop procrastinating (eventually).Par Science Faction
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Episode 487: Down with Hair, Up with Skulls
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Pre-pod Patreon-only: The joys of passive agressively pretending you didn’t hear what other people say, 2022 is now 2 years ago (when did that happen?). This episode contains: Three hosts check in for the first episode of the new year. Steven’s speech impediment comes back for a hot moment. Devon fervently rejects New Years resolutions, because as …
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SF686: Good (Science) News!
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The guys discuss an amazing thing AI has just done, how algae may save the world, and why good science news is important too.Par Science Faction
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We continue our Free Patreon preview for the beginning of 2024!Par Science Faction
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Episode 486: Everything in Moderation
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This episode contains: All three amazing hosts lead the charge into the New Year, but have a few things to get off their collective chests first. Devon's got a wild child on his hands, and details some holiday destruction. Ben has had enough with his hair, and took matters into his own hands. Steven got a chance to let his true Disney self out, and…
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To make up for some of out off time during the Holidays, the regular feed will get the last two Patreons of 2023 for free! Check out https://www.patreon.com/ScienceFaction to get every Science Faction Patreon episode of 2024.Par Science Faction
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Episode 485: Everything Is Awful
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This episode contains: Welcome to our post-Christmas episode. We discuss how the world’s going to hell, personally and socially. Devon thinks hating the year that’s gone by is a meme but Steven and Ben present there reasons why the world is actually burning down. We then move on to discussing our Christmas’s and Ben not doing his homework. Also, Be…
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Episode 484: Bikes and Brood Mothers
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This episode contains: It’s December, it’s a big battle getting through the month, and Ben and Steven just can’t wait to be done with 2023. Ben is left alone by his family for the afternoon, and did a real long bike ride! All was well and good until he got a flat. Luckily he has friends. Friends with trucks. Steven was out of town hanging out with …
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SF685: Is This April Fools?
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The guys discuss a surprisingly popular fake-science article, one more reason not to use fentanyl while pregnant, and how to accidentally crash Amazon Web Services.Par Science Faction
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Episode 483: Please Wear Pajamas on The Polar Express
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This episode contains: Ben and Devon lead the charge this week because Steven is tired. Devon took his kids on The Polar Express, and everyone was wearing pajamas. Ben just realized that when a kid is in a sport, it consumes the entire family. Ben has a confrontation with a random. How does a pork dish taste like steak? Gone Rogue: Gigantic Wave in…
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Episode 482: Bizarro-Ben
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This episode contains: Steven, Ben and Devon are all present for this episode. This episode drops on Steven’s birthday. We discuss real v fake Christmas trees, the Guardians of Galaxy Holiday Special, Beep Beep I’m a Sheep by LilDeuceDeuce, letting kids use Discord, and Devon’s trip to Great Wolf Lodge. Stop Calling Me: Receive robocalls or text me…
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Episode 481: The Post-Movie Funzies
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Pre-show Patreon Only: Void Train and other train games, Fallout 4 This episode contains: A chill post-Thanskgiving episode with Steven and Ben. Turns out people get tired after eating smoked turkey and phǒ (phǒ real? phǒget about it), at least people over 40. Good times with family. These kids are talking and love Bluey. If you’re of a certain age…
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SF684: The Knockout Machine
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The guys discuss a new Native American genetics paper with a surprising finding, how a new machine might make surgery much safer, and why you shouldn't rip off your friend's trademark podcast intro.Par Science Faction
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The guys discuss the controversy behind a particular hominin discovery, how an easily preventable and deadly disease is making a comeback, and why you should always check your old college email.Par Science Faction
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