The Mad Scientist Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Marijuana Myths Part 1: Let's Get Weird May 27, 2018

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Continuing our series on episodes that start with the letter M, Chris and Marie introduce Marijuana myths, both those that say its amazingly healthy and those that say its the devil's lettuce. Where did these myths start, is there any truth to them, and can CBD Oil really cure cancer like all those mommy blogs say? Find out in this series!

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Military Industrial Complex Part 3: Police! May 13, 2018

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Listen in as Chris and Marie talk to a listener and police officer about police militarization, the use of force, and how it relates to real military service!

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Military Industrial Complex Part 2: Don't Get your DNA Tested May 06, 2018

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Is your DNA a piece of your private information? What if you upload it online for free? Could George Orwell have predicted such ridiculous lack of care about personal identity? Or is it all fine in the name of the march forward of science? Find out on this weeks episode, as we delve into the philosophy and ethics of DNA forensics surrounding the Golden State Killer case.

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Military Industrial Complex Part 1: Science and War Apr 29, 2018

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Is there a military industrial complex that we should be afraid of? How does the science of war get going, and can the government control it? Are there any truths in the warnings of President Eisenhower? Find out on this weeks episode!

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Haunted Paintings: Uncle Martin's Scary Landscape Apr 22, 2018

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Can a painting be haunted? What is it about art that makes it so viable for this sort of scary story? Did WE find a haunted painting? Find out on this weeks episode!

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Black Salve: Don't Put It on Your Face Apr 15, 2018

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What is Black Salve? Why shouldn't you put it on your face? Is there an easier way to treat cancer, as opposed to going to the doctor and getting radiation therapy? What's your favorite dangerous chemical you can buy on the internet? Find out on this weeks episode!

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Name of the Year 2018: Mega Panda Apr 08, 2018

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In this bonus episode Chris and Dr. Lucas Landherr (aka Dante Shepherd) go through the 2018 name of the year bracket and apply their own metrics to find the number one name.

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Tree Communication: Not about Pot Apr 08, 2018

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Do trees talk? How are they able to fight off predators? Do plants have rights? Find out on this week's episode!

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The Color Blue: Middle Ages Mayhem Apr 02, 2018

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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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Neutron Stars and Dragons Eggs Apr 01, 2018

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This episode we take a bold new direction for the shows format!

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