The Mad Scientist Podcast

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38: BONUS EPISODE: Time Traveling Space Soviets with The Eastern Border Aug 06, 2017

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Greetings comrades! This is definitely Chris and not Kristaps here, telling you to please listen to this episode on how the glorious Soviet Space Fleet crushed our enemies to conquer the future. Also I am somehow typing this from the future. Over and out.

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37: Rumor Flies Crossover: Forensic Myths Aug 02, 2017

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This episode the Mad Scientist Podcast is joined by one of our favorite podcasts and fellow Dark Myth members Rumor Flies! We take on forensic myths including lie detector tests, blood splatter analysis, DNA analysis, and forensic psychology in this super long and super special episode!

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36: Episode 25: Mental Health Myths Episode 1 Jul 20, 2017

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This episode Chris sits down with one of the hosts of the excellent "Is This Adulting?" Podcast, Steven Pappas, to talk about mental health myths and stigma from a personal perspective. Part 1 of the multi part series on mental health myths and pseudoscience!

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35: Roundtable 10: Double the Squid, Double the Suction Jul 13, 2017

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GIANT SQUID AGAIN! This time featuring Marie! And announcing the winners of the Be a Mad Scientist Contest Round 1!

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34: Episode 24: THE KRAKEN! Jul 06, 2017

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RELEASE THE KRAKEN! Or at least release some interesting science and history about the Kraken! Where did this legend come from, how do our stories about giant squid measure up to real specimen, and what the heck is a colossal squid? Find out on this weeks episode!

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33: Roundtable 9: Cannibalism! Jul 02, 2017

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Have you ever wondered why we seem to love cannibals when their on TV? How did historical cases of cannibalism happen, and what are some common themes found in this gruesome favorite of Halloween stories? Find out on this weeks Roundtable!

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32: Episode 23: Shadow People! Jun 21, 2017

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What is a shadow person? Is it a new phenomena, or does it go back into history? What sort of biological processes could be at work here, or is there no explanation for these spooky specters in the corners of our eyes? Is that my cat on the floor, or just another pair of old shoes? Find out on this weeks episode!

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31: Roundtable 8: THE OCHO Jun 11, 2017

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This episode, join Chris and Marie as they discuss haunted or cursed objects throughout history! Is there such a thing as a haunted book? Can a song drive you to the pits of despair? Can a reproduction of a haunted painting still be haunted? Find out on this weeks episode!

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30: Episode 22: An Interview with Rob Kristoffersen Jun 11, 2017

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Check out this special interview episode with Rob Kristoffersen, who has had a lifetime of weird paranormal experiences! From gnomes at night to ghosts inhabiting a car, Rob has seen quite a number of heavy hitters in the paranormal realm, and has some fascinating stories.

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29: Episode 21: Climate Change Denial May 31, 2017

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Why do people deny that climate change is happening? What is the history of this conspiracy theory, and how does it relate to real science? How do we measure temperature with tree rings and ice cores? Whats the deal with proxy variable modeling?! Find out in this weeks episode!

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