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Biblical Apocalypse, Part 1 Mar 11, 2013

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Our apocalypse series continues with noted biblical scholar Robert M. Price discussing the biblical apocalypse! Noah's flood, The rapture, tribulation, second coming, millennium and last judgment are all explained so simply that even Toren can understand. Also: a brief history of failed apocalypse prophecies including Montanism, The Millerites' Great Disappointment, Harold Camping and more. Part one of two! Music: "Brush the Dust Off That Old Bible" by Bradley Kincaid Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBktYJsJq-E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7BQKu0YP8Y

Followups 11 Mar 04, 2013

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Zoophiles and penile cancer, recto-vaginal fistula, coughing up cancer, window vomiting, an improvised giant egg weapon, a failed assassination attempt caught on tape and... shitdick. Music: "Re: Your Brains" by Jonathan Coulton Charity of the week: The Fistula Foundation Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0235KOwU_yM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EIIUyc6GaU

Urban Fires, Part 2 Feb 25, 2013

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Part two of this episode on urban fires deals with the Kiss nightclub fire in Brazil, The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island, Bradford Stadium fire, and the Great Chicago Fire. Guest firefighter Allan Newell critiques the fire science in such films as "Towering Inferno," "In Old Chicago," "Roxanne," "Spider-Man," Watchmen" and of course Ren & Stimpy. Music: "Hot Club Stomp" by Mezz Mezzrow Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ_vG4cHRKU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOzfq9Egxeo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U82BQnjTie4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RYdD5msr9g

Urban Fires – Part 1 Feb 18, 2013

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In part one of this two-part episode, firefighter Allan Newell returns to discuss the science and classification of fire, the Great Fire of Rome, the Great Fire of London, the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, Coconut Grove fire and the Great Fire of Meireki. Music: "Hotter Than Hell" by Fletcher Henderson Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYqc9ZNqhrE Backdraft/Smoke Explosion

Jellyfish Feb 11, 2013

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Mr. Dr. Greg Bole is back with Toren, Joe, and Kevin to discuss jelly fish and their amazing gelatinous friends! Immortal jellyfish, the intense pain of some jellyfish stings, and a live tasting of jellyfish! Music: "Whippin' That Jellyfish" by the State Street Swingers Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJne0uWgaK8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL-5LgbACgM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V6ZTrj0wXA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isTBU3gxB0

Hunting Humans Feb 04, 2013

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The most dangerous game! Drag hunting, paintball, tons of pop culture, plus the true horrible story of Robert Hansen. Alsoplus: Which is the lesser of two evils, hunting down someone close to you, or hunting someone you've never met? Music: "Looking Around Corners For You" by Tommy Dorsey Images Links http://www.ophthobook.com/videos/exploding-eye-lecture-video http://www.jabfm.org/content/25/1/124.full.pdf

Four Horsemen – Death Jan 28, 2013

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The Grim Reaper, Ereshkigal, the pale rider... it's the fourth horseman (or woman, as you'll hear) in a series of four: DEATH! This episode Joe, Toren, and Kevin take on the anthropomorphic personification of death throughout history and popular culture. Music: "O Death" by Dock Boggs Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG2IFsz_n5c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uY0ofqJur8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg0kQHIMx9M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjl54v1irbs

Depression Jan 21, 2013

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What is the cause of depression? Are incidents of depression increasing? Can you cure depression with a bullet? None of these questions will be answered to your satisfaction, but Dr. Rob will nonetheless help dispel much of the myths and misinformation about clinical depression that come out of the other hosts' mouths. All donations made through causticgear.com for the first week of this episode's release will go directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Music: "My Melancholy Baby" by Django Reinhardt Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOIAXrS1GOM

Four Horsemen: War Jan 14, 2013

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The personification (and deification) of War is the focus of our third "Horsemen" episode. Ares, Belatu-Cadros, Murugan, Morrigan, and of course the actual Red Rider himself, the Horseman of War! Music: "This Is Worth Fighting For" by The Ink Spots Images Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdgqDTpi6OA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNx7POhBt3E

Bats Jan 07, 2013

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Bat expert Yvonne Morrin joins us to talk about those weird and scary-to-some nocturnal flying mammals. Rabies, bat fellatio, guano, bat bombs, histoplasmosis, white nose syndrome, and of course the sanguivorous vampire bat! Also: what to do if a bat attacks you. Music: "Flip Flop and Fly" Joe Turner Charity of the Week: Batworld (Located in Texas) Bat rescue, rehab and education, and build new flight cages to get bats exercising before return to wild). Also: www.dontshootbats.com Images Links Filming in the Dark in Bat Dung Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clvXhAXRIfc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0asSZFMQVg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Va9ull44yw

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