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This episode we have special guest Ralph Crewe (Writer/Producer, Practical Engineering) who gets exhausted trying to explain continuous breathing, Julian mulls over the least pointy thing (shout out to Pod 007) and Trace takes a Mayan Bak-tun to explain why the heck there are 60 minutes in an hour.QUESTIONSTrace: "Are there other systems of timekeeping besides Hours/Minutes/Seconds?" from JulianRalph: "Can we evolve or engineer ourselves to breathe continuously?" from Henry in SingaporeJulian: "What is the least-pointy thing?" from RalphDo 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!Visit our website ThatsAbsurdShow.com to listen to every episode of the show, see what videos or images we share from our research. Also on our website you can submit questions directly to us thatsabsurdshow.com/ask. If you love email for some reason you can also share them to hello at thatsabsurdshow.com. If we use your question we'll give you a shout out in the episode.SUPPORT THE SHOW: JOIN NEBULAWant to listen without any ads and support our show? You can! Join Nebula with our link and you get both. You get an ad-free feed of our show and it directly supports the making of That's Absurd Please Elaborate (and tons of other independent creator content too). To join visit go.nebula.tv/thatsabsurdshow.SOCIALS[[ RALPH ]]Instagram: @ralphcrewePractical Engineering: https://practical.engineering/YouTube: @isntthatsomething[[ JULIAN ]]Instagram: @HuggetoutThreads: @HuggetoutX (formerly, Twitter): @Huggetout[[ TRACE ]]Instagram: @tracedominguezYouTube: @tracedominguezThreads: @tracedominguezBlueSky: @tracedominguezX (formerly, Twitter): @tracedominguezCREDITSThis episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us.Theme Music by Epidemic Sound; learn more here: http://nebula.tv/epidemicThanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ellen is joined by a familiar voice, science communicator Ralph Crewe, back with us to review the wiggly little living fossils full of teeth and blood: Pacific lampreys. We discuss the intersection between the natural and manmade world, what lampreys can tell us about the history of vertebrate evolution, the unique adaptations that have let them thrive from riverbeds all the way to the open ocean and back for hundreds of millions of years, and why you should thank a lamprey today. Links:Check out Ralph's work on YouTube over at Practical Engineering!Follow Ralph on Instagram and Twitter!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
Ellen is joined by a familiar voice, science communicator Ralph Crewe, back with us to review the wiggly little living fossils full of teeth and blood: Pacific lampreys. We discuss the intersection between the natural and manmade world, what lampreys can tell us about the history of vertebrate evolution, the unique adaptations that have let them thrive from riverbeds all the way to the open ocean and back for hundreds of millions of years, and why you should thank a lamprey today. Links:Check out Ralph's work on YouTube over at Practical Engineering!Follow Ralph on Instagram and Twitter!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!
Join Ellen & science communicator, birder and professional nerd Ralph Crewe for a review of a little bird with the loftiest ambitions: chimney swifts. We talk about competitive birding, planetariums, and what it's like to eat, sleep, and bathe entirely midair.Links:Check out Ralph's YouTube channel, Isn't That Something, and his work on Practical Engineering. Local to Pittsburgh? Check out Nerd Nite! Follow Ralph on Twitter and Facebook.Cover photo: Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist
Join Ellen & science communicator, birder and professional nerd Ralph Crewe for a review of a little bird with the loftiest ambitions: chimney swifts. We talk about competitive birding, planetariums, and what it's like to eat, sleep, and bathe entirely midair.Links:Check out Ralph's YouTube channel, Isn't That Something, and his work on Practical Engineering. Local to Pittsburgh? Check out Nerd Nite! Follow Ralph on Twitter and Facebook.Cover photo: Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist
For this bonus episode Nick and Sebastian join the "Isn't That Something" podcast hosted by Ralph Crewe for a deep dive on the trombone and mouthpiece duets.tromboneretreat.comHosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) with special guest Ralph Crewe.Produced and edited by Sebastian VeraMusic: Firehorse: Mvt 1 - Trot by Steven Verhelst performed live by Brian Santero, Sebastian Vera and Nick Schwartz
For their debut episode, Nick and Sebastian talk to southern gentleman, Denson Paul Pollard, Principal Bass Trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera as well as Professor of Trombone at the University of Indiana about his unconventional path to success.Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram)Produced by Ralph Crewe and Sebastian VeraMusic: Firehorse: Mvt 1 - Trot by Steven Verhelst performed live by Brian Santero, Sebastian Vera and Nick SchwartzSounds: https://freesound.org/people/Owl/sounds/156525/
Birding legend David Sibley pops in for a delightful chat all about the sights and sounds of bird watching along with how to make a great field guide. From salt adapted loons, to brilliantly colorful wood-warblers, to mysterious chimney swifts who may spend months at a time in the skies over South America, you won't want to miss this audio expedition! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hermit thrush audio courtesy of Matthew D. Medler/Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (ML169025) Hosted by Charissa Sedor, Angelica Miller, and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Charissa and Ralph get to sit down with legendary astronaut Dr. Michael Foale as he recounts his stunning space career. Dr. Foale also introduces us to an astounding new acoustic analysis technology developed by Bosch called SoundSee with scientists Dr. Sam Das and Dr. Jon Macoskey. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor, Angelica Miller, and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Charissa and Ralph are joined by special guests Angelica Miller, Kayla Waugaman, and Jessica Reitz as we unwrap the story on the newest traveling exhibition at Carnegie Science Center, Mummies of the World. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor, Angelica Miller, and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Today’s show is a powerhouse of brilliant science people. Guest host Lamont Craven and Ralph travel to Toronto for the ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) Conference, meeting so many awesome science center folks and talking about the cool stuff they’re up to. Then, we have an interview with the inimitable Derek Muller of Veritasium featuring a deep dive into aerogels and other cool stuff. Finally, we head back to the conference for science questions with special guests. ASTC Guest List: Cristin Doreglo President and CEO Association of Science and Technology Centers Jason Brown Director Carnegie Science Center Jenn Gustetic SBIR/STTR Program Executive NASA Andrea Decker Adult Programs Manager Fleet Science Center Sara Mazrouei Planetary Scientist Shane Saunderson Robot Person Cylita Guy Science Educator/Bat Person Joey Rodriguez Manager of Community Engagement Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium Eddie Goldstein Magic Science Person Catherine Emond Education and Interpretation Officer Canada Science and Technology Museum Sam Blau External Programs Manager Maryland Science Center As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Lamont Craven and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Talking physics with Dianna Cowern of Physics Girl. From fluid dynamics to tic tacs, to some elegant PVC pipe singing and more! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Ralph sits down for a mind-bending dive into the nature of the universe with science communication phenom Dr. Dominic Walliman. Dominic is the creator and host of Domain of Science as well as the author of Professor Astro Cat. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
We dive deep into the emerging field of biological engineering with Cook Myosite's Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Ron Jankowski. Learn more about the work that Cook Myosite is doing at https://cookmyosite.com/ Come see Dr. Jankowski speak IRL at Cafe Sci on August 5, 2019, at Carnegie Science Center. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Learn about how to get your best tan with the least amount of damage; the surprising relationship between short-term and long-term memories; and whether black holes have “edges,” with some help from special guest Ralph Crewe from the podcast Science, News, and Qs. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: For a Healthier Tan, Limit Sunbathing to Every Other Day — https://curiosity.im/2Lp8ShX There's a Surprising Relationship Between Short-Term and Long-Term Memories — https://curiosity.im/2XnvdCV More from Ralph Crewe: Science News and Qs (SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center Podcast — http://snaq.podbean.com/ Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity on SNaQ — https://snaq.podbean.com/e/getting-curious-with-ashley-and-cody-of-curiosity/ Learn more about the Carnegie Science Center — http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ Follow @CarnegieSciCtr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carnegiescictr Follow @RalphCrewe on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RalphCrewe Want to support our show?Register for the 2019 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. After you register, simply select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category): https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2019 Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
Learn about the Turing machine, an imaginary device that’s the basis for all computers. Plus: what can Godzilla tell us about our collective anxiety? We’ll also discuss a listener question about exoplanets with a special guest, Ralph Crewe from the podcast Science, News, and Qs. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: A Turing Machine Is the Imaginary Device That's the Basis for All Computers — https://curiosity.im/2K3hyKW Godzilla Has Grown Like Crazy, and Two Scientists Think They Know Why — https://curiosity.im/2Rhe7RX More from Ralph Crewe: Science News and Qs (SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center Podcast — http://snaq.podbean.com/ Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity on SNaQ — https://snaq.podbean.com/e/getting-curious-with-ashley-and-cody-of-curiosity/ Learn more about the Carnegie Science Center — http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ Follow @CarnegieSciCtr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carnegiescictr Follow @RalphCrewe on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RalphCrewe If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
Watch a movie for your ears with David Tobin, the creator of Audiojack. We talk about the science and creative process that goes into making these unique soundscape experiences. Check out www.audiojack.com for more info! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe ft. Angelica Miller Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
An exploration of the Universe Today with the creator of Universe Today, Fraser Cain. Also, Charissa is back to talk science news and we welcome the inimitable Angelica Miller onboard the SNaQ team. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe ft. Angelica Miller Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
Learn how important it really is to refuel right after a workout; and, why it’s important to learn about the chemicals in tattoo ink. We’ll also discuss a listener question about egg entropy with a special guest, Ralph Crewe from the podcast Science, News, and Q’s. Please support our sponsors! Visit movaglobes.com/curiosity and use coupon code CURIOSITY to get 15% off your purchase. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: How Important Is It to Refuel Right After a Workout? — https://curiosity.im/2ELM5I7 Do You Know What Chemicals Are in Your Tattoo? — https://curiosity.im/2EAZwe0 More from Ralph Crewe: Science News and Qs (SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center Podcast — http://snaq.podbean.com/ Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity on SNaQ — https://snaq.podbean.com/e/getting-curious-with-ashley-and-cody-of-curiosity/ Learn more about the Carnegie Science Center — http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ Follow @CarnegieSciCtr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carnegiescictr Follow @RalphCrewe on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RalphCrewe If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
Learn about how to overcome 4 types of writer’s block; why we wear pants; and the probability of finding extraterrestrial life on Jupiter’s moon Europa, with some help from a special guest from Science News and Qs (also known as SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center podcast. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and get some help from SNaQ creator and host Ralph Crewe answering a listener question — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: There Are 4 Types of Writer's Block, According to Yale Research — https://curiosity.im/2Do1vlw The Fascinating Story Behind Why We Wear Pants — https://curiosity.im/2DmoGMM More from Ralph Crewe: Science News and Qs (SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center Podcast — http://snaq.podbean.com/ Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity on SNaQ — https://snaq.podbean.com/e/getting-curious-with-ashley-and-cody-of-curiosity/ Learn more about the Carnegie Science Center — http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ Follow @CarnegieSciCtr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carnegiescictr Follow @RalphCrewe on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RalphCrewe If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
Learn about why envy isn’t always a bad thing; how the Coriolis Effect affects the way things on the Earth rotate; and how RNA knows how to read DNA, with some help from a special guest from Science News and Qs (also known as SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center podcast. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and get some help from SNaQ creator and host Ralph Crewe answering a listener question — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Envy Can Be Good for You — https://curiosity.im/2DmlK2I Do Toilets in the Southern Hemisphere Really Swirl the Opposite Direction? — https://curiosity.im/2DhYz9T More from Ralph Crewe: Science News and Qs (SNaQ), a Carnegie Science Center Podcast — http://snaq.podbean.com/ Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity on SNaQ — https://snaq.podbean.com/e/getting-curious-with-ashley-and-cody-of-curiosity/ Learn more about the Carnegie Science Center — http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/ Follow @CarnegieSciCtr on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carnegiescictr Follow @RalphCrewe on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RalphCrewe If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
Today on Space Radio:Reaping Saturn's Whirlwind,How big was the universe when it was little?,Can gravitational waves slow down?,Special guests: Ralph Crewe and Lamont Craven of the Carnegie Science Center,how to talk about time,and more!Join the show recording every Thursday at 4pm ET by calling 888-581-0708. More info available at www.SpaceRadioShow.com.Support the show on Patreon.Follow on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube.Big thanks to my top Patreon supporters this month: Robert R, Dan M, Matthew K, Evan T, Justin G, Kevin O, Chris C, Helge B, Barbara K, Matt W, jmautobot, George, Tim R, Neil L, Nikolas W, Yordon M, Sean M, Cesare R, Fenris N, Johan S, Joe R, Neil P, Gabriella G, Tom S, Larry B, bryan D, irene P, Matt C, lothian53, Steve P, Debra S, Ken L, Alberto M, Logan D, Chris L, Mark R, Alan B, Stu S, Stephen J, John F, Maureen R, Frank T, Sean P, Craig B, Jesse A, Ron S, Steven L, Mark R, Jackie R, Kevin N, Darron R, Hector P, Dave L, Stace J, S Stark, Owen B, Rickard K, Andrew L, Vladimir Z, Stephen M, Grace M, Robert K, Jeremy K, Russell W, Thomas S, David B, Tamara F, John, Kirk B, and Alexander K!Produced by Greg Moebius at WCBE Radio Columbus.Hosted by Paul M. Sutter, astrophysicist at The Ohio State University, Chief Scientist at COSI Science Center, and the one and only Agent to the Stars.
Screengrab from: https://youtu.be/ldqv6Y2myKI Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crew host Science News and Qs, also known as SNaQ, for the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. They combine their curiosity about science with the intimacy of podcasting to help the Science Center reach people in its own community and around the world. Each new episode is not only fun and informative, but it also extends the Science Center’s mission to delight -- as you’ll hear, they’re definitely delightful -- educate -- they know what they’re talking about and are great at explaining it -- and inspire. And if you’ve ever considered starting a podcast for your museum, hopefully, they’ll inspire you to finally do it. **FULL TRANSCRIPT** NICK: Hi, and welcome to What’s On. I’m Nick Faber, Director of Content Strategy at Cuberis. My guests today are Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe of the Carnegie Science Center. If you’re listening to this episode right now, I don’t have to tell you what a podcast is. But I would like to tell you why I like them so much. I grew up listening to talk radio, and not just for the news. I especially loved the shows where it was just one or two people in a studio, talking about current events, sharing stories from their lives, making jokes. Just… talking. It felt like a constant companion in my life, like a reliable, funny friend, who was always ready to hang out. When podcasts became more accessible, I started listening to those. And I sought out shows that reminded me of the radio shows that I loved. And the best part was, I didn’t have wait to tune in at a certain time, I could just listen whenever I wanted to. As podcasting grew in popularity, something really great happened. They started getting really, really specific. Now there are podcasts about board games, podcasts about a single band or movie, podcasts about other podcasts. It seems like there’s a podcast for every niche. When I work with museums on developing content strategies, one of the exercises we work through is figuring out their unique positioning. Basically, who are you, who do you serve, and what do you do for them? In other words, what’s your niche and what sort of content can you create to own it? My guests today have become experts at using the intimacy and immediacy of podcasting to help their institution serve its audience of science-curious folks in their own community and around the world. Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crew host Science News and Qs, also known as SNaQ, for the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh. Each new episode is not only fun and informative, but it also extends the Science Center’s mission to delight -- as you’ll hear, they’re definitely delightful -- educate -- they know what they’re talking about and are great at explaining it -- and inspire. And if you’ve ever considered starting a podcast for your museum, hopefully, they’ll inspire you to finally do it. Charissa and Ralph joined me over Skype. I asked them where the idea for SNaQ came from, and that’s where we’ll pick up the conversation. RALPH: About... what, a year and a half, two years ago, I started talking about doing a podcast. I'm lucky that I get to make new programs at the Science Center. My title is Program Development Coordinator. And I share an office with Charissa. And Charissa and I have been working together for years, and we've done live planetarium programs and other things for a long time. And I just basically-- I listen to a ton of podcasts, and thought, why can't the Science Center have a podcast? So we started working together and brainstorming. We put together a little miniature episode about bees. CHARISSA: Yes, our two-minute pilot. RALPH: And showed it to the directors, and were like, hey look, we can make this kind of content and they bought it. And they were like, yeah, let's do it. CHARISSA: It stemmed from-- There wasn't anything like this coming from our organization yet,