Two guys with too many big questions! From the origins of written language to quantum mechanics, we’re out to make sense of it all. Spellbound is a weekly podcast hosted by Julian Smith (Director/Comedian) & Andrew Rader (MIT PhD, Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All).
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#103 The Evolution of Memes & Ideas + TTFN
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How ideas evolve through cultural memes and inspire new ways of thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#102 Derek Johnson on Denuclearizing Earth by 2030
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Global Zero CEO, Derek Johnson, on his organization's efforts to denuclearize Earth by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#101 MAGA Friends on Trump w/ Tyler Torti
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Tyler Torti returns to talk Trump and the impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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Misconceptions about Space Force and other related novelties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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What good and bad has come from war and how has it changed with time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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Closing the series on Andrew's book, we discuss the future of exploration into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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The origin of timekeeping and discrepancies between various calendars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#096 Afrofuturism w/ Ahmed Best
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The voice of Star Wars' Jar Jar Binks and host of The Afrofuturist podcast explains afrofuturism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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A historical and linguistic case for Xmas > Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#094 Origins of Life w/ Michael Wong
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Astrobiologist Michael Wong on the origin of life as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#093 Chaos Theory w/ Derek Muller (Veritasium)
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PhD physicist/engineer Derek Muller on randomness, free will, and realistic solutions to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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Part 2 on Andrew's new book about the history of exploration, Beyond The Known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#091 Keeping the Doomsday Clock w/ Dr. Rachel Bronson
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The Bulletin's President/CEO, Rachel Bronson, on existential risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#090 Is Community Exclusive by Default?
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In part 3 of our rituals/community topic, we explore the basis of community and whether it's naturally exclusive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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A timeline of human exploration and technology, per Andrew's new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#088 Volcanoes & Climate Change w/ Jess Phoenix
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Scientist/volcanologist Jess Phoenix on climate change policy and what to expect from potential natural threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#087 Rituals Pt. II w/ David Moses Perez
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David Perez on building his provocatively inclusive community in the bible belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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Sasha on Carl Sagan as a dad and her new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#085 How NASA Defines Life w/ Morgan Cable
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NASA astrobiologist, Morgan Cable, on the search for life in space and what they hope to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#084 Exoplanets w/ NASA's Dr. Jessie Christiansen
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NASA astrophysicist, Jessie Christiansen, on the search for life in space and other Earth-like worlds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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Do pleasantries complicate relationships? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#082 A Brief History of Iran / US Relations
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Julian fails the U.S. citizenship test + historical context for the Iran / US conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#081 The 6 Weirdest Scientific Studies of 2019
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We discuss sphincter probes, a guy named Balzac, and why wombats poop cubes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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#079 Apollo 11, "Send Her Back!" & Iranian Oil Tanker Seizure
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In this Week in Review episode, we cover several noteworthy topics and have some fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Julian Smith & Andrew Rader
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