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Spellbound

Julian Smith & Andrew Rader•cms.megaphone.fm
History
Science
Society & Culture
Philosophy
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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Episodes

#103 The Evolution of Memes & Ideas + TTFN

How ideas evolve through cultural memes and inspire new ways of thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 25 min

#100 Why Space Force Isn't News

Misconceptions about Space Force and other related novelties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2020•55 min

#099 A Brief History of War

What good and bad has come from war and how has it changed with time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min

#098 Beyond The Known Pt. 3

Closing the series on Andrew's book, we discuss the future of exploration into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min

#097 Some Resolution on New Years

The origin of timekeeping and discrepancies between various calendars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 06, 2020•53 min

#096 Afrofuturism w/ Ahmed Best

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/adchoices

Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min

#095 Why History Says Xmas

A historical and linguistic case for Xmas > Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2019•36 min

#094 Origins of Life w/ Michael Wong

Astrobiologist Michael Wong on the origin of life as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2019•59 min

#093 Chaos Theory w/ Derek Muller (Veritasium)

PhD physicist/engineer Derek Muller on randomness, free will, and realistic solutions to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min

#092 Beyond The Known Pt. 2

Part 2 on Andrew's new book about the history of exploration, Beyond The Known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min

#090 Is Community Exclusive by Default?

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/adchoices

Nov 18, 2019•44 min

#089 Beyond The Known Pt. 1

A timeline of human exploration and technology, per Andrew's new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2019•52 min

#088 Volcanoes & Climate Change w/ Jess Phoenix

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/adchoices

Nov 04, 2019•47 min

#087 Rituals Pt. II w/ David Moses Perez

David Perez on building his provocatively inclusive community in the bible belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min

#086 Sasha Sagan on Rituals

Sasha on Carl Sagan as a dad and her new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min

#085 How NASA Defines Life w/ Morgan Cable

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/adchoices

Oct 14, 2019•43 min

#083 When It's Rude To Be Polite

Do pleasantries complicate relationships? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2019•48 min

#082 A Brief History of Iran / US Relations

Julian fails the U.S. citizenship test + historical context for the Iran / US conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 15 min

#80 Vacay Time :) :(

We'll be back after a short break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 2019•6 min

#078 How Stories Change Our Minds

Can characters, as shallow narrative vehicles, negatively impact our personality dynamics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2019•41 min

#077 History's 10 Craziest Controversies

"Did Jesus poop?" "Cadavers on trial?" This week we talk history's craziest debates and misconceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 2019•41 min

#075 A Brief Briefing: NASA Finds Martian Signs of Life

Due to Andrew's rocket launch and my move, this week's episode is a short one. We briefly discuss NASA's methane discovery on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2019•11 min
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