The second episode of this two-part podcast covers historic alcohol that’s still (mostly) drinkable. Tune in to learn more about the world’s oldest Champagne, a bottle of beer from the Hindenburg, and whisky from the failed Endurance expedition.

In 1964 The Prospect of Immortality laid out a plan for placing humans in suspended animation. The first person was placed in cryonic suspension three years later. But how does it actually work? Learn more about cryonics in this chilly episode of...

Cheese is often overlooked as a one of humanity's great achievements. Making cheese is surprisingly easy: It's been accidentally created by more than one culture at different times. Tune in to learn more about cheese -- and enjoying it -- in this...

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Ancient alcohol can tell us a lot about a society. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina cover millennia-old residues left behind in Chinese pottery, Egyptian jars and more. They also explore the science behind identifying the ingredients of these...

In 1120, the heir to the throne, three of the king’s other children, and many of the kingdom's youths drowned at sea. This left a woman named Matilda as heir. Yet her cousin Stephen seized the prize, triggering 19 years of battle called “The...

Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest...

The nerds discuss Captain America, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Dark Knight Rises, Knights of Badassdom, and recap their trip to Comic-Con 2011!

The nerds discuss technical difficulties, Facebook creeping, Arkham Horror, Cowboys and Aliens, Big Ben in TDKR, Superman, In Time trailer, and much more!

The nerds discuss ThunderCats, Immortals, Arena, Green Lantern 2, comic book villains, and lots of forum discussions!

The nerds review the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2). They also take a look at the last, but certainly not least, Avenger to be unveiled, Captain America. Spoilers abound!

The nerds discuss Battleship, Paranormal Activity 3, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, The Avengers rumors, Star Wars, H.P. Lovecraft, and many forum topics.

The nerds review Rise of the Planet of the Apes, an origin story set in present day San Francisco, where scientists speed up primate evolution and set in motion the downfall of humanity. Spoilers abound!

The nerds review Gamebox 1.0, a terrible Sci-Fi movie about a game tester who gets sucked into a video game console and has to fight his way out. Spoilers abound! But please, don’t watch this movie!

This torrent is a clip from Episode 59 of Slam City Amateur Hour. Get the full episode here: http://bit.ly/mTFZfY Slam City Amateur Hour with GMN and Foxtrot Gemini and Foxtrot stop by Slam City Studio (Austin TX USA) periodically to press Record...

The U.S. Government's Consolidated Terrorist Watch List keeps track of people who are known or suspected terrorists. But what how do people end up on it, and what happens if your name is similar to a suspected terrorist? Tune in to find out.

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Historical hoaxes are surprisingly common. For example, a N.Y. cigar maker once commissioned a gypsum skeleton to pass off as a 10-foot-tall petrified man called the Cardiff Giant. Join Deblina and Sarah as they explore history's most successful...