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Dana and Tom with returning guests, Adam Freed (Managing Editor and Senior Film Critic at MovieArcher.com) and Adam Vanderwerff discuss the last of the original trilogy of Star Wars films with Return of the Jedi (1983): directed by Richard Marquand, written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas, cinematography by Alan Hume, music by John Williams, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.Plot Summary: Return of the Jedi is the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy. It follows Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) as they battle to overthrow the oppressive Galactic Empire.After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance prepares for a final assault on the Empire's ultimate weapon, the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke confronts Darth Vader, hoping to redeem his father from the dark side and put an end to Emperor Palpatine's tyranny. With thrilling battles, emotional reunions, and the power of hope, the Rebels fight to restore freedom to the galaxy.Guests:Adam FreedManaging Editor and Senior Film Critic at (MovieArcher.com)@moviearcher on Twitter and InstagramPreviously on Batman (1989), Pulp Fiction (1994) RevisitAdam Vanderwerff (Duncan Disability Law)Previous Episodes: Office Space (1999), Ghostbusters (1984), M*A*S*H (1970)Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back to Adam and Adam02:04 Vanderwerff's Favorite Movie05:26 Cast of Return of the Jedi06:20 Relationship(s) with Return of the Jedi14:52 Star Wars as a Whole19:47 What is Return of the Jedi About?27:46 Background for Return of the Jedi29:04 John Williams Appreciation34:31 Plot Summary for Return of the Jedi35:27 Did You Know?45:47 First Break46:32 What's Up with Freed and Vanderwerff53:19 GMOAT Hall of Fame01:08:52 Best Performance(s)01:19:24 Best Scene(s)01:29:57 Second Break01:30:38 In Memoriam01:36:05 Best/Funniest Lines01:40:20 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:47:09 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:53:35 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty02:00:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness02:08:27 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability02:17:58 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total02:20:01 Remaining Questions for Return of the Jedi02:24:59 Thank You to Our Guests02:27:28 Remaining Thoughts02:29:18 Just for Andrew Corns02:37:18 CreditsThis episode is also available in full video on YouTube.You can now...

This episode Julian tries to think of an even better calendar (too bad "Julian Calendar" was already taken) and Trace thinks a thought so hard his head hurts.QUESTIONSJulian: "Is there a better calendar than the Gregorian? Would it solve any obscure problems?" from DanielTrace: "Can you think something in your head so loud that it can physically hurt you?" from AustinDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Let's get ready to RUMMMMMMMBBBLLLEEE!! In this corner, we have a normal human who is definitely not a psychopath, and in the opposite corner we have… a fly. Just like, a fly. Also Julian is here and has an amazing story about melting gold with acid rain!QUESTIONSJulian: "Could we produce enough air pollution to make the sky rain aqua regia? At what point would it begin to dissolve gold?" from MateoTrace: "What is the smallest creature that can be knocked out with a punch?" from SeanDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Tonight our chefs have prepared an all-natural pasture-raised and pristine ivory-hued plutonic entree, slow-cooked under rich, Indian-spiced tectonic compression for 50 million years, adorned with a constellation of tourmaline and garnet, presented alongside gossamer-thin schist ribbons. Then, for dessert, an insulative coating of CHOOH2 which should leave your myelinated neuronal strands feeling slick and hyper-conductive.QUESTIONSJulian: "Would coating your nervous system in a conductive or insulative material boost someone's reflexes?" from Kronik DreamerTrace answers TWO similar questions: "How many people would it take to consume the Himalaya mountain range?” and “How many rocks could I eat?” from Justin and Trevor, respectivelyDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

In this episode, we learn Julian used to wear fedoras. He says, it's been forever and a day, but I'm going to wait a Planck beard-second to see if that bears out. Before that, Trace combs through the hairy subject of human fur — about which he's an experienced expert. Plus, like a hair on the tongue of your mind we just can't seem to stop screaming about this one emo song.QUESTIONSTrace: "What if we had the same kind of hair everywhere? Would that solve anything?" from Emilia from PolandJulian: “What idiom for waiting actually takes the longest?” from Adam — ✨️Poll Winning Question✨️Do you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

In Kugzua, Ghana, farmers were falling sick. They soon determined the cause: chemical fertilizer. But faced with a choice between poor crops and poor health, farmers stuck with what they were told would keep them fed—until they encountered another option. It's one that both stemmed from their traditions, and promised a healthier future for both them and their crops. In this environmental food fight, we meet farmers like Abraham Abubilla Abuari, Christiana Akparibo, and Judith Atama who are leaning into tradition and trying something new to them—compost. Find out how exactly they create the natural fertilizer, and why this technique is helping them deal with the changing climate. CreditsThis episode was written and produced in Ghana by Tamara Merritt with support from Farm Radio International's Accra office. It was hosted by Ivy Prosper and edited by Tara Sprickerhoff. Special thanks to local translators, Quality Radio FM, and the farmers who shared their stories. Translations were voiced by Eunice Gakpetor, Abraham Atubila and Jill Adinkrah. More about Nature Answers: Rural Stories from a Changing Planet at farmradio.org/natureanswersThis is a Farm Radio International podcast produced thanks to funding from the Government of Canada.

Ever get caught in a light drizzle and think, "Ah, this is nice"? WELL WHAT IF IT WAS ACTUALLY HORRIFYING??? Julian explores the several ways air resistance keeps rainstorms from becoming catastrophic bombardments from the sky. Then Trace tries to get inside the mind of Julian's chihuahua. Turns out most of her thoughts boil down to "shake" and "bark".QUESTIONSJulian: "What if rain drops did not have a terminal velocity?" from FrederikTrace: "Do animals think and/or form thoughts in their own language?" from CooperDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Learn about the origins and current status of the - once - magical Day Hoot.SOURCES “OTHER IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEMS: Mature Forest.” islandtrust. Accessed 14 June 2018.“Barred Owl.” Science Museum of Minnesota. Accessed 14 June 2018.“Barred Owl Life History.” The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Accessed 15 June 2018.CREDITSThis public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Shawn Murphey, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky  Send the BCWPA a message!Support the showDo you have a story, sighting, or piece of folklore to share? Visit our office.Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

Wheel wheel wheel … this episode definitely gave us both a headache. I swear we're not going to conquer every silly meme from your group text (or maybe we will?).QUESTIONSJulian: “Are there more windows or doors in the world?” from LiamTrace: "Headaches… Why???!” from Anna from AthensDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

This episode Trace tears into the age-old question, “What color should your English notebook be?” Special guest MJ Wu from the podcast Everything is Public Health looks at dogs and broccoli and somehow relates them to public health, and Julian attempts to find permanent sunscreen for his pale, pale, oh-so-pale skin. Is it gross? You betcha!QUESTIONSJulian: "Permanent Sunscreen?" from MJMJ: “What are the wildest journeys that plants or animals have taken because of us?“ from AnnaTrace: "What Color is English?" from LizaDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Chris Appleton is the founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a pioneering initiative using social prescribing to integrate the arts into healthcare and improve mental well-being. A leader in arts and social impact, his work has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, and NPR. With a background in nonprofit leadership Chris is redefining healing one creative prescription at a time. This episode: What if a doctor's prescription didn't lead you to a pharmacy, but to a painting class, a dance performance, or a music workshop? For centuries, artists have played a vital role in well-being, and cultures around the world have embraced the arts as a source of health, community, and renewal. Now, social prescribing is reshaping healthcare by integrating the arts, not just as enrichment but as a science-backed tool for improving both mental and physical health. Decades of research show that engaging in the arts can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, and improve cognitive function. As the founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, Chris Appleton is proving that creative engagement is more than a feel-good activity. It is a legitimate, measurable intervention that enhances health outcomes. By working with healthcare providers and insurers, he is building a system where doctors can prescribe the arts just like they would medication or therapy. Grant and Chris also explore how programs like Prebys Foundation's Healing Through Arts and Nature initiative are improving community health through greater access to arts, culture, and nature. Grant shares how his own experience stepping onto the dance floor at a recent grantee event led to an unexpected moment of joy, connection, and uplifted spirits that reinforced the power of the arts in fostering well-being.

If you were shrunk REALLY ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ᵣₑₐₗₗᵧ ₛₘₐₗₗ … would we be able to live? Did the documentary “Honey, I shrunk the kids” LIE to us?! Julian grabs his magnifying glass to learn Mor(anis). Meanwhile, Trace wants to know if … if the … uh, the … BLARG! IF SPEAKING A NONSENSE WORD can actually help!QUESTIONSBoth questions this week are POLL WINNERS selected by our Patrons! Thanks for voting!Julian: "I've been shrunk down to 1.8 cm and left in a random suburban backyard; what can I do to increase my odds of survival?" from AaronTrace: "Why does speaking gibberish for a second help to fix being tongue tied?" Meason from Australia (Double winner!

Easter is around the corner, but where does that weird Bunny get all the eggs? And why are there eggs in the first place? Guest Yasmin Khan (The Young Turks) has an answer. Meanwhile, Julian explores the word of bat-style crime fighting on a budget and Trace explores if living on Mars would make us super aggro!QUESTIONSJulian: "How can I be Batman on a Budget?" from Wyn (featuring Jasmin from Give Directly)Yasmin: "Where did the Easter Bunny get the eggs?" from Emily ATrace: "Would we all be more aggressive if we lived under a martian red sky?" from guest Yasmin KhanDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Can the sun be beaten at its own game… OF BEING A SUN?! Julian shines some light on it. Meanwhile, as he spends time on the science of the extremely large, Trace gathers data concerning the massive impact of 0s and 1s. Note: they are very very very very smol. QUESTIONSJulian: "How many lions would beat the sun?" from DanielTrace: "How much does data weigh?" from YaelDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Walking through the forest, Ballyraven is investigating an alleged UFO crash site. While they expected to find a meteorite or some failed, human invention, they found something much more interesting - and much more alive!CREDITSThis public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky   Hairy Fairy Hotaruna by  Monroeville Music Center is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. NOTEIn the Field and its free, public broadcasting are fictional and for entertainment only. Real life stories and events have been altered for storytelling; real life stories, myths, and legends are well-researched for each episode. Send the BCWPA a message!Support the showDo you have a story, sighting, or piece of folklore to share? Visit our office.Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

Happy love celebration week!! In honor of how much we LOVE our patreon subscribers, Trace and Julian answer two winners of our Patreon polls! It takes two

The BCWPA's Interdimensional Exploration Unit is the oldest department in the agency. The IEU's early years were plagued not only by disaster, but illness, technical failures, and interspecies brutality. Today, missions occurring in our atmosphere and our neighboring space are consistent and mostly safe.There is much to explore. There is much to learn. There is even more to mess up.CREDITSThis public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky   Lee Redmond's Slow Motion Fender Bender by  Monroeville Music Center is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Makasih Abang by  Irama Gema is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. NOTEIn the Field and its free, public broadcasting are fictional and for entertainment only. Real life stories and events have been altered for storytelling; real life stories, myths, and legends are well-researched for each episode.  Send the BCWPA a message!Support the showDo you have a story, sighting, or piece of folklore to share? Visit our office.Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

Have you ever seen strange footprints in the snow? Ones made from a long, large foot and having three bulky, square-ish toes? If not, you may have known someone who has seen such a phenomenon. Known to be particularly active on snowy days, "Leaping Devils" or "Winter Bigfeet" make their visits known by leaving these strange tracks. They are a type of bigfoot only found in West Virginia.CREDITSThis public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky  NOTEIn the Field and its free, public broadcasting are fictional and for entertainment only. Real life stories and events have been altered for storytelling; real life stories, myths, and legends are well-researched for each episode. Send the BCWPA a message!This is a notification from the BCWPA Agent Opportunity System. The Ballyraven Outpost will be conducting research on MARCH FIRST AND SECOND..... The Ballyraven and assistant will be at the... HILTON GARDEN INN CONVENTION CENTER in LOVELAND OHIO to conduct research on the OHIO SPECIMENS: LOVELAND FROGMAN, THE WILDMAN OF ENON, THE INCREDIBLE OCTOMAN, and the OHIO GRASSMAN. They will also be teaching local humans how to better prevent cryptid emergencies and peacefully coexist. Support the showDo you have a story, sighting, or piece of folklore to share? Visit our office.Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

Space, the final frontier — of cuisine. This week Trace unpacks the standard food replicator used by the United Federation of Planets. Meanwhile, in Scene 34, Julian ponders of coconuts could actually find their way to Arthurian England vis-a-vis Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail.In both answers one COULD find yourself asking, “Where'd ya get the coconut?”QUESTIONSJulian: "What would be the most likely way that coconuts would be transported to Arthurian England" from JoshuaTrace: "Is a replicator (the magic food and beverage generating system from Star Trek) even something feasible with enough technological advancement?" from KevinDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Many dangerous creatures lurk in the Appalachian Mountains. Transmogrified animals - those transformed by magic - are some of the most threatening. All that remains of these creatures are folk stories associated with them. How much of the tales are real? How many tragedies can be attributed to them today?SOURCES “OTHER IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEMS: Mature Forest.” islandtrust. Accessed 14 June 2018.“Barred Owl.” Science Museum of Minnesota. Accessed 14 June 2018.“Barred Owl Life History.” The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Accessed 15 June 2018.CREDITSThis public broadcast is made possible thanks to these BCWPA Agents: Brandon Ruch, Colten Williams, Daniel Berry, Donovan Scherer, Kimberly Nichols, Layla Leutwyler, Madelynn ODell, Matthew Schang, Pyper Wilson, Lenin Roman, Ronald Miller, PHouseGames, Anthony Ferries, Dandan, Fox & Brambles, Jim Walke, Claire, Hallesy, Heather, HELGA, Kris Mitchell, Kylie Reed, Rick Belcher, Cryptid Clyde, T. Carter Ross, Agus Mercado, Ead Daniels, Elizabeth Lukjanczuk, Shelby Fulton, Veronica Mulvaney, Zodiac Gaming Industry, Mr. Blue Sky Send the BCWPA a message!Support the showDo you have a story, sighting, or piece of folklore to share? Visit our office.Grab a cryptid study, visit the Ballyraven store.

This episode Julian gears up for the last great race with an irresponsible amount of chihuahuas while Trace finds a use for AI that it might actually be suited for.QUESTIONSJulian: "How many chihuahuas would it take to complete the Iditarod?" from LorenTrace: "How many ChatGPT queries would I need to cook an egg?" from AJDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Hey man, like, if you took all the drugs … like, all of them. What would happen? Would you die? I mean, like, that's just your opinion, man.But aside from that, and we may be out of our element like Donny, but if you replaced as many body parts as possible with technological wizardry … how many parts would you have left? Would you die?!QUESTIONSJulian: "What would happen if all known drugs were taken at once?” from RohanTrace: "How much of my body could be replaced with cybernetic implants or prosthetics?” from poll winner

For some reason Julian and Trace both selected Spider-Man related questions. We felt like two Tobey Maguires dancing down the street in perfect sync. Julian critiques Spidey's famous swingy transportation, and Trace learns a lot from New York City* train nerds.QUESTIONSJulian: "Does it actually make sense for Spider-Man to web swing? Shouldn't he run?" from JaronTrace: "How much spiderweb would it take to stop an elevated train in New York?" from BrendanDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

In this special end-of-year episode we pull Kyle out of his editing hole and the three of us talk through some of your best questions of the year!Thank you, thank you, thank you for submitting such incredible questions to us. We read every one of them, we see the new ones coming in every day and we want to answer as many as we can! We love you all, and look forward to another year of absurdity.

Happy holidays! This episode is… weird. Now, normally, we have systems in place to prevent this problem from happening. Somehow we failed. I swear this all happened exactly as you heard! We're so cooked, y'all. Or at least… that chicken is.QUESTION"What is the worst way to perfectly cook a chicken? For example, could you place it a perfect distance from a nuclear bomb to cook it to temperature? Would the pressure of the deep ocean or maybe an impressive hydraulic press cook it like a pressure cooker? Uh. Lasers?" from Justice on SpotifyDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

There's a quote attributed to Albert Einstein, "sit with a pretty girl for an hour and it feels like a minute; sit on a hot stove for a minute and it feels like many hours. That's relativity." There's no evidence he actually said this, but that didn't stop Julian from turning up the heat on his question. Meanwhile, Trace took the DNA from all his cells and strung it together end-to-end. How long do you think that strand would be? What if we took all the DNA from ALL the LIFE on EARTH?! There's a lot of life here!QUESTIONSJulian: "What part of the human body is the most heat tolerant" from AnonymousTrace: "If you stitched together all the DNA on Earth… how long would it be?” from MikeDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

TakeawaysLinnea's early exposure to photography came from her father's hobby and her own experiences with disposable cameras.She emphasizes the importance of personal work in developing her artistic style.Linnea discusses the challenges and advantages of shooting with digital versus film cameras.The use of grain in photography is highlighted as a technique to enhance images and create a film-like quality.She shares her journey of finding a niche in photography and the importance of stylistic consistency.Linnea's self-portraits emerged from a place of fear but evolved into a significant aspect of her work.The conversation touches on the competitive nature of photography and the pressure to be versatile.Linnea's commercial work often reflects her personal style, leading to unique client collaborations.She reflects on the evolution of her artistic practice and the confidence gained over time.The episode concludes with Linnea's thoughts on the creative process and the joy of photography. The pandemic was a turning point for my photography.Client expectations often need to be managed carefully.Planning for animations requires careful consideration.Simplicity in animation can lead to satisfying results.CreditsThis podcast was produced by verybusy.io and co-produced by Daniel JesterVisit VeryBusy.io/fdf to learn how they can help you streamline your review process and post production communication

This week, Trace delves into some temporal fantasies, like: why people think if they could travel into the past they'd become lords and queens, and not serfs or worse!? Meanwhile, Julian measures the terminal velocity of poo-poo and pee-pee in very tall buildings. Our show is so weird.QUESTIONSJulian: "If you use the bathroom at the top of a skyscraper, does your pee hit terminal velocity?" from GeoffreyTrace: "How far back in time could you travel and still fit in well enough to rise to predominance" from AndrewDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

If you made a video call to someone on the other end of a very, very, very long stick would it be possible to poke them with the stick before the video showed them that you'd moved? Would this impossible, absurd invention move faster than the speed of light?!? Julian pokes around to see. Then, after a Spongebob-style “Meanwhile” title card… Trace grabs a clock and huh's about why the hands don't go counter-clockwise. Do they just go with the flow? or is there something else afoot?? Er… a-hand?QUESTIONSJulian: "If you had a very long stick and used it to poke a person on, say, the moon, would they feel the poke before they saw you poking?" from IdaTrace: "Why do clocks go clockwise?" from ElineDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans! Super-belated one for those Canadians too, eh! And, for the rest-of-the-world… Happy Thursday! To give ourselves a little break to spend with our families on Trace's favorite holiday we're re-airing a very early episode of the show. Eat some food, tell your friends you love them, and we'll be back with a new episode next week!In episode 6, Julian explores what would happen to a world without a moon, Trace performs a pedagogical project pertaining to placentas, and ✨ special guest ✨ Dr. Ali Mattu tells the robots it's OK to feel feelings.QUESTIONSTrace: "What happened to placentas and umbilical cords in the past" from Dr. MattuDr. Ali Mattu: “Can robots love” from ChatGPTJulian: "What would the world be like if there was no moon?" from TraceDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

TakeawaysMatt Licari identifies as a portrait photographer at heart.Celebrity photography often involves quick, high-pressure situations.Building a connection with subjects is crucial for capturing authentic moments.Technical preparation is essential for successful shoots with limited time.Finding creative expression within constraints can lead to unique results.Emotional intelligence is key in high-stress photography environments.Photography can serve as a form of unlicensed therapy for subjects. Personal work can lead to unexpected opportunities.SEO efforts can pay off years later.Trusting your technical skills enhances creativity.Fashion photography requires understanding of the industry.Lookbooks have evolved with digital trends.Technology has streamlined post-production processes.Learning from mistakes is crucial in photography.Building a conducive workspace enhances focus.Influences shape an artist's unique voice.Embracing one's journey is vital for growth.CreditsThis podcast was produced by verybusy.io and co-produced by Daniel JesterVisit VeryBusy.io/fdf to learn how they can help you streamline your review process and post production communication

Friction! It's what makes the world go rou— No, wait. That's not it.Friction. It's what keeps the world from spinning off into spaa—- That's not it either.Friction… It's what keeps your shoes from being too slippy, but also, like, just slippy enough?*Sigh* Also, dog bark science. Enjoy!QUESTIONSJulian: "What would a perfectly frictionless surface feel like?" from AdamTrace: "What would really happen if a volcano (somehow) erupted under LA?" from MattDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Fun fact: the dinosaur in Jurassic Park that spit acid on Nedry doesn't exist! I mean, Dilophosaurus does, but it was probably a scavenger, not an evil piñata dinosaur. As long as we're on the subject though, what if humans could shoot acid? What would that look like?And, as long as we're talking about disemboweling humans … how many of their own internal organs does a person need to keep? How many transplants is humanly possible?Get these and more weird topics in this episode!QUESTIONSJulian: "I'm wondering… what if humans had a defense mechanism like shooting acid? What would that look like?" from AubreyTrace: "Is a human ‘Ship of Theseus' possible?" from RieseDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Happy Halloween, absurd friends! This time around Julian comes out of his shell to calculate the speed of a Kaiju snail (so much mucus

TakeawaysPaula Watts has a degree in advertising photography from Brooks.She transitioned from general advertising photography to specializing in beauty.Defining a personal style can be challenging for photographers.Building a relationship with retouchers is crucial for successful post-production.Meeting deadlines is a priority in Paula's workflow.Personal projects can influence client work and style development.Communication with clients about deadlines is essential.Retouching should enhance, not overpower the product's natural qualities.The photographer-client relationship is collaborative and requires clear expectations.Clear communication is crucial when working with remote retouchers.Time zone differences can be both beneficial and challenging.Lower labor costs in Eastern Europe provide significant advantages.Building relationships with retouchers fosters a global creative community.Attention to detail is paramount in beauty retouching.The history of photo manipulation has shaped the current industry.Using technology can streamline the feedback loop with clients.Cultivating a diverse team of retouchers can enhance creative output.CreditsThis podcast was produced by verybusy.io and co-produced by Daniel JesterVisit VeryBusy.io/fdf to learn how they can help you streamline your review process and post production communication

It's spoOOooOoky season! This week we're scaring you with a giant pasta topping!

In this wild episode, Julian infects your brain with the realization that plants can be VERY murdery, and Trace is driven NUTS looking for an elusive immortal animal.QUESTIONSJulian: "Why aren't there plant-based diseases that affect animals?" from IsaiahTrace: "What food could you feed a squirrel to make it immortal?" from TrevorDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

This episode Trace tries to find the secret to happiness and special guest host Rohin Francis swaps out blood for something with a tangy, fruity kick. Oh yeah! Oh no!QUESTIONSTrace: "Must we know a negative thing to understand the positive?" from BuenaRohin: "Could you replace all your blood with kool-aid?" from AllysonDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

We haven't seen this many fireworks since the Rockefeller Center did that spectacularly wild “Salute to Fireworks” back in 2007. This time around, guest-host Ceri Riley ponders what if fireworks were a normal part of the weather? And Trace ponders the spirits of the great beyond. He tries so, so hard not to bring up his time in the Victorian Era. Spoiler: He fails, almost as spectacularly as those damn fireworks.Julian is off this week, so send him lots of messages telling him how much he's missed.QUESTIONSCeri: "What would happen if fireworks were a naturally occurring weather pattern?" fromTrace: "If ghosts were real, how fast would they move? Speed of light? Faster?" from Ceri & JulianDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HERE'S THE AEROGEL CLIP WE SHOWAdam Savage Blown Away by Neil deGrasse Tyson's Aerogelhttps://youtu.be/ZRYM2jTFJ0U?t=84HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

This is the episode you're looking for.This week Trace gets creative with an answer about unponderable ponderances, and Julian goes pew pew a lot with a poll-winning quesiton about Picard's favorite weapon! We have a NEW HOPE that you'll enjoy episode 52!QUESTIONSJulian: "What would a Star Wars blaster and/or ray gun be like if it could exist?" from poll winner, NicTrace: "Where does creativity come from?" from MeredithDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

TakeawaysPhotography can be a form of escapism and creating a world different from reality.Post-production and retouching are important aspects of photography, and each photographer has their own process and style.File management and communication with clients are crucial for a successful photography business. It is crucial to back up and protect digital files to ensure their safety and accessibility.Using a combination of hard drives and online platforms like Google Drive and Dropbox can provide redundancy and easy access to files.Clear communication with clients is essential for a successful working relationship and project outcome.Setting expectations upfront, including pricing and retouching services, helps avoid misunderstandings and ensures fair compensation.Photographing women can be a transformative experience, allowing for deep connections and the discovery of their true essence.Monica is planning an in-person photography workshop in Los Angeles, focusing on pre-production, photo shoots, and post-production.CreditsThis podcast was produced by verybusy.io and co-produced by Daniel JesterVisit VeryBusy.io/fdf to learn how they can help you streamline your review process and post production communication  

Get your moisture sensors ready. In this episode Dr Alex Dainis slides into the scientific journals all about lubrication to understand the slip-factor of classic yellow bananas. Meanwhile, Julian argues with an actual, college educated PhD scientist about the wetness of molten lava. Is Julian actually… correct?!QUESTIONSJulian: "Is lava wet" from MarleneAlex Danis: "What food would be a better substitute for the ol' banana peel slipping gag?" from GeraldDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

You're at a hockey game. You grabbed nachos and your favorite sports beverage. The Mighty Ducks are playing their rivals, and you look away from the ice to take a selfie with a selfie stick so long you have to brace it against your hip to snap the pic.You're smiling with your crew, when a flash of white light envelops the stadium as the air catches fire. The noise is deafening. When you whip around, you see a hole in the stadium where the Duck's goal used to be … outside the full moon is melting. You wonder if the nachos would taste good covered in moon cheese. You snap the photo.Ohhhh, the good ol' hockey game; it's the best game you can name, and the best game you can name? It's the good old hockey game.QUESTIONSTrace: "Theoretically, how long could you make a selfie stick?" from Tom ScottTom: "Would it be possible to hit a hockey puck so hard that when it hits the goalie, they fly backward through the net and hit the back wall?" from StevenJulian: "What if the moon was actually made of cheese?" from Cody, and seprately, ShaneDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

In today's episode I talk with author and cultural journalist Melissa Petro about her new book, Shame On: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification. The book explores how, in a patriarchal society, shame is often weaponized against women, keeping them small and lessening their impact. Petro weaves in her own personal story, which included an early stint with sex work and her brush with public humiliation in 2011.We also talk about Petro's 20-year journey to a six-figure book deal, the challenges she had selling a previous (PEN-nominated) memoir, and how becoming a mother triggered deeper insights into her own experience with shame. Her journey included interviews with over 150 people, which allowed her to understand how shame can be used as a tool for social control.----------“I had this idea that I was going to write a memoir. And for the next 20 something years, I wrote, edited, revised, rewrote, pursued agents, went to the New School [to study] creative nonfiction, and I really was determined to write and publish a memoir. Only recently did it become the project it is.”----------Key Takeaways* Shame as a weapon of control: The book argues that in a patriarchal society, women are indoctrinated to feel shame about almost every aspect of their lives—be it career, motherhood, or personal choices.* Intersection with motherhood: Melissa's experience as a mother deeply influenced her understanding of shame. “The shame I experienced as a mother was so profound and familiar," she says. It gave her a broader perspective on societal expectations.* Hybrid memoir is a story bigger than yourself: A turning point in her writing journey came when her agent, Laura Mazer, told her she didn't represent memoir. But she also suggested that her story could be about about something bigger. The work of excavating this bigger “what” shifted her writing career.* Becoming a “shame whisperer”: Beyond her own personal story, the book incorporates insights from over 150 interviews. Melissa describes herself as a “shame whisperer,” someone people naturally open up to with their deepest, most shameful experiences.* Confessional Essays: The confessional essay boom of the early 2010s was a pivotal moment for Petro and other women. Despite backlash, it gave women permission to tell their stories publicly, breaking down taboos. It led to stories about “complex sexual experiences, including assault and other forms of sexual violence,” which anticipated #MeToo by a few years.----------"Shame doesn't do anything to make us better. It does not make us work harder. It doesn't make us correct our behavior. Shame just suppresses us, puts us down, and keeps us from rising up."----------About Melissa PetroMelissa Petro is a journalist whose writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, InStyle, and many other national publications. She was a finalist for the PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize, and she holds a bachelor in Women's Studies from Antioch and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The New School. She lives with her husband and two young children in Upstate New York.CreditsThis episode was edited and produced by Chérie Newman at Magpie Audio Productions. Theme music is "The Stone Mansion" by BlueDot Productions. Get full access to The Book I Want to Write at bookiwanttowrite.substack.com/subscribe

A rogue viking pirate planet hurtles through space looking for plunder and booty. The human race has become a destitute vampiric race obsessed with ancient sea shanties and frequent meteor showers.A whale in the North Atlantic hears a distant whale song from an individual it doesn't recognize. It's repeating a warning to stay away from a large metal ship moving through the area.Are these possible futures?! Find out on episode 49 of That's Absurd Please Elaborate!SPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Nebula, a creator owned streaming service. Watching videos and listening to podcast supports the creators directly. Joining the network with our link supports us directly. Why watch videos and listen to podcasts where the corporate overlords get all the credit? Join Nebula instead! https://go.nebula.tv/thatsabsurdshow QUESTIONSJulian: "Could we ever converse with animals?" from KaiTrace: "If the Earth was ejected from the solar system, how long would it take and how would we perceive the effects from our vantage point on the planet?" from DerrickDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

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Welcome to episode 48. Are you allergic to cats? When you visit friends does their cat seem to know (somehow) and roll up on you even though you're ignoring it?! “WTF CAT. YOU'RE LITERALLY MURDERING ME,” you think intensely while sipping your white wine. “Wait, does the cat… KnOW?!” Trace pours himself a glass of that crisp white, and digs into the science.Meanwhile, Julian crushes the game and learns exactly how screwed we'd all be if every atom in the human body spontaneously went up one place on the periodic table of elements. Let me tell you, this is a bad idea. Don't do it.QUESTIONSJulian: "What would happen if, spontaneously, all the element atoms in my body go up 1 place in the periodic table?" from Juan in AustraliaTrace: "Can cats tell who's allergic to them?" from Jill in WisconsinDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

For this episode Julian and Trace tackled the very uplifting and shiny topics of tornados and nuclear waste. No worries y'all! Everything here is so great! We're not trying to lift giant building with natural disasters! No way! We're not attempting to create a wild atomic disaster by throwing waste into an active volcano! HAHA Who would do that?! Cringe, right?QUESTIONSJulian: "How many tornados would it take to lift a skyscraper?" from JoshTrace: "Would dropping nuclear waste into a volcano be a viable solution?" from FredDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

In episode 45 Julian deconstructs the human experience without our boney scaffold, Trace calculates the detriment (or delight?) of doubling the derriere, and our guest Ben Bowlin (from iHeart Radio's Ridiculous History, Stuff they Don't Want You to Know) sings the praises of the American accent.QUESTIONSJulian: "What if humans no bones?" from FabieBen: "Why do we have accents?" from CoriTrace: "What would happen if we all had two butts?" from Super Surprised PikachuDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

Trace returns to find out if humans could take the green stuff from plants and make enough energy to live. meanwhile, Julian tries to understand if a wild idea would solve anything… Anything at all?QUESTIONSJulian: “What if you filled the grand canyon with ocean water? Would that solve anything?” from RomanTrace combines two questions: “What if humans performs photosynthesis?” from Danielle, with “How would society function if we were photosynthetic?” from WilliamDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!SPONSOR: BRILLIANT