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There's No Such Thing As A Dumb Question

Science Podcasts

" - every question is a cry to understand the world. There is no such thing as a dumb question.” - Carl Sagan

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United States

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" - every question is a cry to understand the world. There is no such thing as a dumb question.” - Carl Sagan

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English


Episodes

0015 – 99 Animal Group Names

6/18/2017
What do you call a group of Giraffes, Squid, or Toads? Join Shane as he answers those questions as well as 96 other animal group names. Also find out why the team has been on a short hiatus.

Duration:00:09:24

0014 – Don’t Feed the Trolls

5/9/2017
Everyone has come across an internet troll. They come out of their caves to pervert even the most wholesome content. Have you ever wondered who they are and why they do it? Shane, Dannie and Corderro explore the dark side of the internet to find out.

Duration:00:29:36

0013 – Border Land

5/2/2017
Lines were meant to be crossed. We create boundaries to separate us from each other, but what do they meant and why do they matter so much. Join Shane, Dannie and Corderro as they discuss the who, what, where, when, why and how of Borders.

Duration:00:31:32

0012 – How Many Fourth Graders Can You Take At Once?

4/25/2017
Shane, Dannie and Corderro answer a question from an unlikely source. How many 4th graders can you fight at once? Join them as they look at the science behind the bizarre question, which came from none other than Peter Griffin. They’ll show their love for Family Guy while putting the podcast’s name to the test.

Duration:00:24:16

0011 – The New Sheriff In Town

4/17/2017
In response to a recent rise in heroin use, a Sheriff releases a video to let drug dealers know that there’s no room for them in his county. The video has since gone viral due to it’s similarities to ISIS propaganda. Instead of leaving drug dealers shaking in fear, the video showed a scary side of a friendly neighborhood Sheriff in a relatively safe and quiet county. Shane, Dannie and Corderro discuss how the history of drugs in America led to this video and answer the question: Why did they think this was a good idea?

Duration:00:30:27

0010 – The Boy Who Cried David Wolfe

4/10/2017
Magical mushrooms? Chem-trails? Levitating water? These are all things Facebook superstar and nutritionist David Avocado Wolfe believes which leads Dannie, Corderro, and Shane to ask Who is David Wolfe?

Duration:00:25:40

0009 – Batteries Included

4/3/2017
As humans evolve so does our technology. We've already started dipping our toes in the water when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, some see it as needed while some view it as our inevitable doom. Join Dannie, Corderro, and Shane as they tackle the past, present, and future of A.I.

Duration:00:31:01

0008 – The Comeback Kid

3/27/2017
Everyone loves a comeback, but why? Last week, the live show had several setbacks. This week Shane, Dannie and Corderro discuss many of the comebacks in the past year as they make a comeback of their own with the latest episode.

Duration:00:46:43

0007 – The Organ Donor’s Dilemma

3/20/2017
It can be a difficult decision but millions of Americans each year decide to be an organ donor. How has the human species capability to empathize with each other driven so many people to be willing to donate their organs and how is that emotion connected to Irish immigration?

Duration:00:31:31

0006 – A Flat Out Lie

3/13/2017
In 350 BC Greek philosopher Aristotle theorized the earth was round. Since then scientist have provided the world with a mountain of evidence; including videos, photographs and first hand experiences. But people like musician B.o.B and nutritionist David Wolfe aren't buying it. Join Dannie, Corderro, and Shane as that tackle the question “Is the earth flat?”

Duration:00:38:00

0005 – The Walking Dead Files

3/5/2017
Show Notes No this episode isn’t about The Walking Dead itself, but more about how deleted files can come back … More

Duration:00:28:32

0004 – Do You Believe In Magic?

2/26/2017
In 1991 he announced he was HIV positive, it’s been 26 years, how is Magic Johnson still alive? Join Corderro as he jumps into this tackles this question as well as some of the conspiracies that have arose because of it.

Duration:00:10:53

0003 – Mighty Anthropomorphic Power Rangers

2/17/2017
MP3 Show Notes Dannie explores the question “Why Is It When Watching Cartoons With Talking Animals, We discuss The Crazy … More

Duration:00:05:48

0002 – Frustrated Howbow Dah

2/15/2017
Show Notes Some frustrating news leads Shane to explore the question “Why do we get frustrated?” Transcript Available Here Subscribe … More

Duration:00:05:20

0001 – Dope Song

2/15/2017
Show Notes Join Shane as he explores the question “Why does hearing your favorite song at random feel so much … More

Duration:00:04:09