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Season 2 Episode 2 - We Broke It, We Bought It

The Science of Fiction PodcastAug 20, 2019

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The Science of Santa 2021

Our trio return for a Christmas Special, trying to explain how Santa can deliver so many presents to so many children in one night. How fast does he have to go? How do we not hear him? What physical and mental toll must it take?

All this and tangents galore, join us for the last episode of 2021.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Season 5 is gonna be a specific TV Show - can anyone guess which one? What would you like to see us cover? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Dec 23, 202155:52

Season 4 Episode 5 - It's Whooshy Out Here

The eagerly awaited final episode of season 4 is finally here!

In episode 5, the team talk about Minority Report and all the tech predictions they made in the movie.

As always, Dr Forgan blows our minds with science!

Looks like the next season is gonna be TV Shows. What would you like to see us cover? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Jun 16, 202101:08:01

Season 4 Episode 4 - D'Evolution

Ca-Caw! Ca-Caw! Tookie Tookie!

In episode 4, the guys discuss the 2001 movie Evolution. Can an object from space bring a life form onto our planet? Can we do the same to inhabit other planets? Is it possible for non carbon-based life to exist? You can also find out why Stobbie is top of the leaderboard this season.

Do you agree with the guys? Are they on the right evolutionary path or deserving of the Head & Shoudlers treatment? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Nov 26, 202057:51

Season 4 Episode 3 - Core Blimey!

It's the third episode and second movie of our The Science of Fiction At The Movies season. This episode has the team talking about the 2003 movie The Core (and thankfully it is only ONE episode!)

Can the Earth's core stop spinning? If so, could we get down there to restart it? When will prospectors find us this Unobtanium? Will Stu manage to watch one of the movies all the way through this season? Answers to these and so much more in this episode.

Do you agree with the guys? Did the movie get you deep down or did it cut you to the core? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Nov 05, 202051:25

Season 4 Episode 2 - Cures What's Alien You

Welcome to everyone's favourite sequel about everyone's favourite sequel.

In episode 2, the guys continue their exploration into the film Aliens. All the questions that weren't answered in part 1 might be asked in this episode, they might not. And when one of our listeners pulls a PK Dick move, the talk soon turns to AI again. How close are we to producing sonic, electronic ball-breakers?

All this and more in episode 2 of The Science of Fiction At The Movies

Do you agree with the guys? Will they fry half a city with this puppy or are they on the express elevator to hell, going down!? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Oct 07, 202049:09

Season 4 Episode 1 - Where Does The Poo Go?

Dr Forgan returns, dragging Stu and Stobbie along with him!

The guys decided to look at the science behind their favourite bad movies this season, but with last week's announcement about evidence of life on Venus, they quickly turned to looking at Aliens! (Yes, the second one). Be warned, Stu came prepared with notes...

How does one survive hyper-sleep for 57 years? What stops Xenomorphs from melting from the inside out? Is this film really worth all the hype? Is Bishop a synthezoid?

All of this plus much more in the first of a two-parter on Aliens.

Do you agree with the guys? Have they stayed frosty or is it game over man? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Sep 22, 202043:36

Season 3 Episode 5 - Call Out The Lavignes

Dr Forgan, Stu and Stobbie are joined by Lindsay for the final episode of The Fictions of Science Season.
In this episode, the team take a whistle stop tour around some of the best conspiracy theories out there. Can jet fuel melt steel beams? Is Avril Lavigne the same Avril Lavigne that Avril Lavigned in the beginning? Can Stu do an intro to an episode? Find out all this plus more by clicking that play button - allowing the government to track your listening habits...
Do you agree with the guys? Have they hit the nail on the head or are they just peddling what The Man wants you to hear? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Apr 28, 202059:21

Season 3 Episode 4 - Show Me A Whale-Bear

This week's Fiction of Science is all about Creationism.
The boys ask themselves: how would they project-manage Creation? Where are the shark-bears? How can you reconcile any of this with science? (Spoiler: you can't)
Do you agree with the guys? Did they manage to ruin Creationism in 7 ways or are they just blinded by evidence and knowledge? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Apr 14, 202001:09:02

Season 3 Episode 3 - Flat is the New Round

The guys return to once again tackle modern fictions of science. In this episode, they jump onto the disc like object that is the Flat Earth and knock it off balance.

Forgan uses quickmaffs to prove that flat earthers are, to put it simply, wrong. The fellas also use anecdotes and evidence to strengthen the argument. Expect the usual hilarity and tangents along the way too.

Do you agree with the guys? Do they flip your world upside down like a pancake or are they missing the benefits of poor education? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials

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Apr 01, 202057:59

Season 3 Episode 2 - Astrology Does NOT Equal Astronomy

Uh oh... Professor Doctor Mister Duncan Forgan is upset, must have been because the Sun wasn't revolving around Uranus...
Now that the obvious joke is out the way, join the team as they delve into the mystery and wonder of Astronomy or Astrology - whichever one tells you how your day is going to go based on planetary alignment. They share their horoscopes for that day and discuss an experiment conducted by Dave Gorman and his twin (who obviously share the same star sign)
Do your star settings suggest you're ready for this episode? We hope so!
Do you agree with the guys? Are they too harsh or missing the benefits of a crystal ball? Get in touch at thescienceoffictionpodcast@gmail.com or find us on the socials
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Mar 18, 202001:05:13

Sep 17, 201949:35

Season 2 Episode 3 - Eh, Aye

Skynet is going to destroy a Person of Interest!
This episode has the team looking into Artifical Intelligence and its future role in the end of humanity. Are we well on our way? What is actually in place to stop the machines switching off our freezers? Are we already enslaved through our mobile devices? Some of these questions might be answered, press play and find out!
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Sep 03, 201949:56

Season 2 Episode 2 - We Broke It, We Bought It

Climate Change Is Real!
In this episode, we draw inspiration from Snowpiercer, The Day After Tomorrow and many other weather-related doomsday fiction. We discuss whether we can weather the weather if a new ice age began. We explore ways in which global warming can be slowed down and weather we can win a war against nature.
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Aug 20, 201950:57

Season 2 Episode 1 - Armageddon Outta Here

Dr Forgan and his inquisitive friends are back again! After a short break, the guys return to discuss how realistically the end of the world is portrayed in popular fiction. This episode covers impact events as covered in Armageddon and Deep Impact. How big would an asteroid have to be before it became an extinction level event? What exactly happens at the point of impact?

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Aug 07, 201952:49