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Good evening! For Halloween this year our hosts have a very spooky episode for you to sink your teeth into. Join Natalie and Nicole as they discuss sexy vampires, iconic horror movies, and their ideas for a new vampire movie. And trust us, they only drink wine. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

This week we’re taking a look at why some scientists study urban legends. Tune in to hear whether alligators could actually lurk in our city sewer systems and how likely it is for candy mixed with soda to explode. And importantly, what happens when urban legends get produced by poorly conducted scientific research? Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Can we really bring back extinct animals? This week join Natalie and Nicole as they discuss dinosaur feathers, the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds, and how scientists may use genetic engineering to bring species back...from the dead. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

This week we’re discussing the Uncanny Valley to figure out whether humans have the innate ability to detect imposters among us. We’ll delve into why CGI effects sometimes make us feel uncomfortable, but first we need to decide where robot vacuums sit on the cute to creepy scale. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

What’s your New Year's Resolution? This week we’re discussing metabolism and how diets work. Join us in our exploration of New Year’s resolutions, fad diets, and how you convert nutrients to energy. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

CW: very brief mention of rape *more info below* Can you identify a criminal just by pictures of their brain? In this week’s episode, we’re spanning multiple media forms to explore the scientific basis of criminal profiling and its pervasiveness in pop culture. Join us, the musical theater nerds, and the tik tok teens to learn important information like whether psychics or undergrad science students make better profilers. *scientific study mentions review of a rape case, no further details, occurs at 11:26-11:35 min Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Halloween may be over but it lives on in our hearts. Don’t miss out this week as our hosts talk about gross scary movies, proper experimental techniques, and teleportation! Keep spooky season alive and keep an eye on any flies-you don’t want to turn into one! Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

During the spiritualist movement of the 19th century, many fraudulent mediums were investigated by scientists. How did scientists identify fraudulent mediums and how scared was Natalie while watching Paranormal Activity? This week we’re exploring beliefs in the supernatural, how the dead may communicate with the living, and the wide variety of supernatural representation in pop media. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Life on Earth has a narrow definition - but could other types of life forms exist? If so, what would they look like? Join us this week as we discuss the X-Files episode “Firewalker”, the potential for silicon-based life, and robots in space. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Greenhouses may look simple but their ability to keep plants warm even in the cold winter months is ✨astronomical✨. Okay, maybe not astronomical but it is atmospheric! This week we’re talking about the greenhouse effect, climate change, two robots in love, and giant space mirrors. Find out how climate scientists collect their data and how new geoengineering technologies might help fight climate change! Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Nuclear reactions are used today as low-carbon alternative energy. But where did it start? Tune in this week to hear Nicole and Natalie discuss nuclear power and the Manhattan Project! And maybe don’t investigate any squash courts under football fields! Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Ever feel like your emotions are being ruled by the planets? Have you ever wondered how the practice of astrology began? This week we're discussing astrology and astronomy to understand how accurate our horoscopes might be. We’ll also let you know your more scientifically-accurate western zodiac sign based on NASA’s knowledge of the night sky! Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Do you long to take a vacation to the coast? Summer time is usually when we all hit the beach and take cruises - but is the ocean actually dangerous? Can waves be large enough to flip large luxury ships? Join Nicole and Natalie on this week’s episode, How Real are Ocean Disaster Movies, where they dive into the science beyond their favorite ocean disaster movies. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Tales of cryptid creatures permeate our world’s folklore and pop media. Beyond monster hunters and tourists hoping to catch a sighting, have there been any credible scientific investigations into cryptid existence? How do scientists even go about identifying new species in the first place? Find out in this week's episode, How Real is Bigfoot, when we delve into scientific papers attempting to prove the North American Sasquatch exists. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Join us in the quantum foam! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel through time? Or to travel to another universe? Check out this week’s episode where we discuss, along with a surprise special guest, the science behind Timeline by Michael Crichton! Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

What happens when someone commits scientific fraud? What measures are in place to prevent fraudulent science from being conducted or published? Come learn about exposing and preventing scientific hoaxes on this week's episode of How Real is that Science when we discuss one of the most famous instances of scientific fraud, the Piltdown Man. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Is the science in CSI reliable? How fast can you compare DNA samples? How is forensic science used to overturn convictions? Come check out how forensic science works on this week's episode of How Real is that Science? We’ll be discussing the forensic science behind the police procedural, CSI on CBS. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

What can scientists learn from volcanic eruptions that occurred hundred of years ago? How do scientists predict future volcanic eruptions? And importantly, how accurate are volcano disaster movies? In this week's episode of How Real is that Science we’ll be discussing volcanic eruptions on Earth - but also in space, because we couldn't resist. Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

Can scientists really grow kidneys outside of the human body? Is Frankenstein the creature, the scientist, or both? Find out how these are linked and learn about the science behind reanimation in this episode of How Real is that Science? Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter

How much of our brain do we really use? Come learn how scientists in the 19th century thought our brains worked, how right they may have been, and how they’ve influenced science fiction. Plus maybe a rant about why Nicole dislikes pigeons, but we promise it's relevant. Note: Social distancing can be very difficult. Please reach out if you need help. SAMHSA (substance abuse and mental health) national help hotline: 1-800-662-4357 Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Additional resources at 4help.org and services like TalkSpace (not sponsored) Music by Adam Schoenbachler @Sch00bie on twitter