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Dark Side of Seoul Podcast Episode 316 The Weird Science Behind Korean Food Nationalism   Episode Description A 2023 paper published in the Journal of Ethnic Foods argues that Korean cuisine developed in isolation, authentic Korean food isn't spicy, and even that royal court cuisine isn't truly Korean. In this episode, we examine the paper's historical, linguistic, archaeological, and scientific claims to see where the evidence supports the authors and where nationalism appears to outweigh scholarship. Topics Discussed Why Korean food doesn't need exaggerated origin stories The concept of food nationalism The "Hermit Kingdom" myth Did Korean cuisine really develop in isolation? Is banchan unique to Korea? Claims that Korean food has no sugar or oil Korean language and the outdated Ural-Altaic theory Ancient DNA and whether genetics can explain cuisine The debate over chili peppers and Korean food history Why the paper argues royal court cuisine isn't Korean How academic papers should distinguish evidence from advocacy Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Why this paper caught our attention 08:45 "Correcting" Korean food history 15:20 Korea as an isolated civilization 22:08 Is banchan unique? 28:41 The claims about sugar, oil, and Korean cooking 35:15 Pottery, archaeology, and food history 42:10 Genetics, language, and extraordinary conclusions 49:55 The chili pepper controversy 56:30 Royal court cuisine and cultural identity 1:02:45 Final thoughts Mentioned During the Episode Science and Philosophy of Korea Traditional Foods (K-food) (Journal of Ethnic Foods, 2023) Traditional Korean cuisine Kimchi Banchan Joseon royal cuisine Korean food history The Columbian Exchange Ural-Altaic language theory Listen & Follow Website: https://darksideofseoul.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dark-side-of-seoul-podcast/id1504623984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lZBXNX79kwH2NXcJWNcb8 Patreon: https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul YouTube: https://youtube.com/@darksideofseoul Instagram: https://instagram.com/darksideofseoul Facebook: https://facebook.com/darksideofseoul Contact: info@darksideofseoul.com About The Dark Side of Seoul The Dark Side of Seoul explores Korea's darker history, folklore, true crime, urban legends, supernatural traditions, forgotten places, and the cultural stories that don't usually appear in guidebooks. New episodes include deep historical dives alongside our "Fun Sized" discussions of current events, controversies, and unusual aspects of life in Korea.   Notes Science and philosophy of Korea traditional foods (K-food) Dae Young Kwon,  Kim Soon-Hee,  Kyung Rhan Chung,  James W. Daily &  Sunmin Park    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42779-023-00194-3 Introduction Why This Paper Matters On the surface, this looks like an ordinary academic paper. It was published in 2023 in the Journal of Ethnic Foods, an open-access journal published by BioMed Central. It has multiple authors, references dozens of sources, and presents itself as a scientific examination of Korean food history and philosophy. But once you start reading it closely, something becomes obvious. The paper repeatedly makes sweeping historical, linguistic, archaeological, genetic, and anthropological claims that either go well beyond the available evidence or directly contradict mainstream scholarship. Rather than weighing competing explanations, it almost always arrives at the same conclusion: Korean food is uniquely independent, uniquely original, and fundamentally separate from neighboring cultures. That is what makes this paper interesting. Not because it's simply "wrong." Plenty of academic papers contain mistakes. It's interesting because it reflects a broader pattern that occasionally appears in Korean public discourse, media, and even academia: the desire to demonstrate Korean exceptionalism through scientific language. The Bigger Pattern Much of the paper revolves around proving things don't merely exist in Korea. They must be: older than everyone else's more original than everyone else's scientifically superior impossible to have borrowed from neighboring cultures It's the same pattern behind claims that: Korean is uniquely logical. Korean relationships are deeper because of speech levels. Metal chopsticks create better surgeons. Koreans excel at archery because of chopsticks. Kimchi predates chili peppers. Everything distinctive must have originated in Korea. Some of these are harmless internet folklore. Others find their way into books, museums, newspapers, documentaries, and occasionally academic publications. Why This Happens None of this appeared in a vacuum. Modern Korea emerged from colonization, war, dictatorship, and decades of being culturally overshadowed by larger neighbors. Building a strong national identity was an understandable project. The problem comes when pride begins driving the research instead of the research informing the pride. Good scholarship starts with evidence and follows wherever it leads. Nationalistic scholarship often starts with the conclusion and works backwards. That doesn't make every conclusion false. It does make readers ask a very different question: "Is this trying to discover the truth?" Or "Is this trying to prove something?" This paper often feels like the latter. 1. The Authors Set Themselves Up as the Correctors of History Page 1 "Nevertheless, until now, the history of food on the Korean Peninsula has been mainly studied by history scholars who can read Chinese characters rather than by natural scientists, resulting in errors and distortions in our understanding of the identity, history, and originality of Korean food. In this paper, we aim to correct these errors and distortions and to present scientifically validated research... Furthermore, we also aim to provide scientific truths..." Problems The paper begins by declaring that historians have distorted Korean food history while positioning the authors as the ones who possess the "scientific truths." Throughout the paper they continue using historical texts whenever those texts support their conclusions while dismissing them when they do not. It's an unusual way to frame an academic paper. Most research begins with questions, not with a declaration that previous scholarship is fundamentally wrong. 2. Korea Developed in Isolation Page 2 "The early Korean population developed their characteristic foods in relative isolation from other regions of Asia due to the oceans and rugged mountains surrounding the country. Therefore, we must be very careful when discussing the culture and history of Korean food through Chinese books... Korea has historically been geographically isolated... it was also so historically resistant to outside influences and interactions that it was commonly called the 'Hermit Kingdom.'" Problems This compresses thousands of years of Korean history into an isolation narrative. Korea maintained continuous contact with China, Japan, Jurchens, Mongols, and others through diplomacy, trade, religion, migration, and warfare. "Hermit Kingdom" describes a particular period of late Joseon diplomacy, not Korea's entire historical development. 3. Banchan Exists Nowhere Else Page 2 "Another distinctive feature of Korean cuisine is the unique presentation of bap and banchan... We call this banchan culture, and it is a food culture that does not exist in any other country in the world." Problems Korea's version is distinctive. The concept of eating a staple grain with multiple shared side dishes exists throughout East and Southeast Asia. The paper turns a distinctive tradition into an absolute claim. 4. Korea Had No Sugar or Oil Pages 2-3 "Not only do we have a different ethnic root than China, but we also do not have oil or sugar as elements to make food delicious agriculturally." ... "In an environment where livestock and dairy products did not exist, where sugar to provide a sweet taste was unavailable, and where there was no oil to enhance the flavor..." Problems Traditional Korean cooking uses sesame oil, perilla oil, honey, rice syrup (조청), and malt syrup. Traditional desserts like yakgwa depend on both oil and sweeteners. The paper repeatedly describes Korea as lacking ingredients that are well documented in Korean culinary history. 5. Tasteless Vegetables Are the Soul of Korean Food Page 3 "As with all vegetables and herbs, they have less flavor when they do not contain salt, fat, or protein. The essence of Korean cuisine lies in the spirit and wisdom of Korean ancestors on how to eat these tasteless vegetables deliciously, which can be said to be the soul of Korean food." Problems This is philosophy rather than food science. It's a perfectly reasonable cultural reflection. It should not be presented as scientific evidence. 6. Pottery Alone Proves Independent Food Culture Page 4 "The earthenware vessels found in Korea during the ancient times were... mostly different from that of China. From this alone, we can tell that the food culture of ancient times in Korea was independently formed from that of China." Problems "From this alone" is an enormous leap. Archaeologists do not infer entire culinary traditions from pottery styles alone. Different pottery demonstrates different pottery. 7. Korean and Chinese Are Completely Different Peoples Pages 4-5 "The Korean and Chinese peoples are ethnologically different nations." ... "Korea has continued to develop independently thereby developing and preserving its own culture and history without being culturally absorbed by the country of China." Problems Korean civilization certainly developed its own identity. But history also documents centuries of exchange in religion, administration, philosophy, literature, technology and cuisine. The paper repeatedly frames influence as something that either happened completely or not at all. 8. Korean Is Related to Hungarian and Finnish Page 5 "Korean is classified as Ural-Altaic (Trans-Eurasian), which is completely different from the Chinese language system (India-Europe). Korean belongs to the same linguistic family as Manchurian, Mongolian, Japanese, Hungarian, and Finnish." Problems Chinese is not Indo-European. The Ural-Altaic hypothesis has largely been abandoned by historical linguists. This entire linguistic discussion has little bearing on culinary history. 9. Ancient DNA Proves Korean Food Didn't Come from China Pages 5-6 "The rapid decline in male genetic diversity... suggests that during the war, the invaders slaughtered men and humiliated women." ... "Therefore, it is a false claim that Korean food came from either China or Japan through men's communication. Wars have not advanced the development of food. Had mothers' languages not changed after the war, their food would not have changed either." Problems This is probably the biggest logical leap in the paper. Population genetics cannot determine where recipes originated. The authors move directly from Bronze Age Y-chromosome bottlenecks to twentieth-century arguments about Korean cuisine. 10. Korea Had No Livestock, Dairy, Sugar or Oil Page 6 "In an environment where livestock and dairy products did not exist... where sugar... was unavailable... and where there was no oil to enhance the flavor..." Problems This repeats and expands an earlier claim. Historically Korea had livestock. It had oils. It had traditional sweeteners. The statement is presented far more absolutely than the historical record supports. 11. Korean Food Is Never Spicy Page 16 "Foreigners who do not understand this come to believe that Korean food is very spicy. In reality, authentic Korean food is never hot because chili pepper varieties cultivated in Korea are not hot." Problems Korean peppers are generally milder than many Southeast Asian varieties. That does not make Korean food "never hot." This swings from one extreme myth to the opposite extreme. 12. Royal Court Cuisine Isn't Korean Page 16 "Royal court cuisine and jongka cuisine are not Korean food; they are based on Chinese food." Problems One of the paper's most extraordinary conclusions. Royal cuisine developed inside Korean courts, by Korean cooks, over centuries. Cultural influence does not erase cultural identity. 13. The Paper Contradicts Itself About Foreign Influence Pages 16-17 The paper argues wars and foreign influence did not shape Korean food. Then later it writes: "Inexpensive wheat flour from the USA replaced the more expensive rice with flour, which has greatly contributed to the development of pajeon, tteokbokki, and kuksu." Problems This is exactly the kind of foreign influence the paper spends earlier chapters minimizing. It acknowledges that American food aid transformed important Korean dishes after the Korean War. Structural Problems Heavy self-citation Many of the paper's key citations are previous publications by the lead author. The article often cites earlier books and papers by Kwon to support Kwon's current arguments. Personal communications as evidence One of the key claims about ancient Korean chili peppers relies on an unpublished personal communication rather than peer-reviewed evidence. Conclusions precede the evidence Throughout the paper, the conclusion remains remarkably consistent: Korean food is uniquely independent. Korean food is uniquely original. Korean food is uniquely healthy. Korean food is fundamentally separate from neighboring cuisines. The evidence is then selected and interpreted to support those conclusions. Closing Korean cuisine is extraordinary. It doesn't need exaggerated origin stories. It doesn't become less Korean because chili peppers came from the Americas. It doesn't become less Korean because Buddhism came through China. It doesn't become less Korean because dumplings arrived with the Mongols. Every great cuisine is built through centuries of borrowing, adapting, refining, and making ideas its own. Ironically, that's exactly what makes Korean food so interesting. The strongest case for Korean cuisine isn't that it developed in complete isolation. It's that Korea took influences from around the world and transformed them into something unmistakably Korean. That story is both more believable and far more impressive.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Science has entered the Outer Limits of imagination. Join Dave Schrader, Greg Lawson, and The Colonel as they tackle the week's strangest paranormal news, including the Ark of the Covenant mystery, AI speaking for the dead, mysterious fires in India, a deadly ghost encounter, bizarre human evolution, hallucinogenic visions of tiny people, and the latest weird science making headlines around the world. The Weird Science Edition - The Paranormal 60 News Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick welcomes food writer and horror fan Marnie Shure back for her monthly visit, which includes her review of the new horror hit Backrooms and a funny story about the surprise box office success of Obsession. They also talk about the world of Mortified, the growing trend of government-owned grocery stores, something that may be coming to Illinois, and more. Marnie also shares her thoughts on the wildly popular new Hello Kitty Cafe in downtown Chicago. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to look back at some pretty terrible TV adaptations of great movies, including Heathers, Clueless, and 9 to 5. They even revisit the forgotten TV version of Weird Science, which somehow leads to a quiz. [Ep 468]

It's time for another edition of Think Theory Radio's "Weird Science & Tales to Astonish!!" From clones grown in artificial eggs to robot toilets we delve into the latest in strange science! Scientists create a vagina on a microchip, infect it with gonorrhea & cure it with an antibiotic discovered by AI. Researchers create a contact lens that can fight depression with electrical pulses! What kind of mushroom gives people "lilliputian hallucinations" & why?! Plus, scientists create mini-universe to measure time without a clock, and much more!!!!

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TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.This week, the boys are talking about 'Bollywood's Weird Science'To support TISS, check out our Instamojo: www.instamojo.com/@TISSOPFollow #TISS Shorts where we put out videos: https://bit.ly/3tUdLTCYou can also check out the podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify and Google podcast!https://shorturl.at/hfQZXhttp://apple.co/3neTO62http://spoti.fi/3blYG79http://bit.ly/3oh0BxkCheck out the TISS Sub-Reddit: https://bit.ly/2IEi0QsCheck out the TISS Discord: / discord  Buy Varun Thakur's 420 Merch - http://bit.ly/2oDkhRVSubscribe To Our YT Channels:Varun - https://bit.ly/2HgGwqcAadar - https://bit.ly/37m49J2Kautuk - https://bit.ly/3jcpKGaNeville - https://bit.ly/2HfYlWyFollow Us on Instagram:Varun -   / varunthakur  Aadar -   / theaadarguy  Kautak -  / cowtuk  Neville -  / nevilleshahChapters:00:00 Next-Level Inspection02:15 Intro02:45 Deep Dive into Bade Miyan Chote Miyan05:27 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Summary13:43 Nolan's Competition15:07 Even More BCMC Logic24:01 Science in BCMC32:10 Reviewing BCMC33:20 Science in Bollywood33:55 Dog Brain in Humshakals35:55 Laughing Gas in Housefull36:26 Project Hail Mary vs Humshakals39:06 Koi... Mil Gaya Logic40:33 Mr. X in Bombay43:44 Salman & Science45:03 Mr. India and Invisibility46:02 Kambakkht Ishq Meets The Dark Knight48:39 Shikari49:33 Diya Aur Toofan Brain Swap50:37 Sona Spa52:52 Shamitabh55:30 Koyla58:40 Khoon Bhari Maang01:00:37 Superman Glasses Logic01:02:44 Mark Antony01:07:25 Jigar with Ajay Devgn01:10:39 Jimmy and Tumour Healing01:12:48 Rajinikanth's Robot01:13:08 The Iconic Ra.One01:14:29 Marathi Movie Obsession01:15:09 The Ultimate Science Movie01:16:21 Next Episode Prep01:17:45 Outro01:18:37 Jaane Hoga Kya Edit & Thumbnail - MetaFX Studio

We had a long absents from releasing episodes, but we are so happy to be back with this episode and hope it is one that you might especially like! Thank you for sticking with us! :) Here is the next episode of our 3rd format of the show that we call: Who Will Save Generation X: Challenging Stage. We have created this mini-game format to meet the needs of those who have asked for it. Give it a listen and let us know what you think on our website "Answering Machine" feature. In the bottom left corner of the website there is a blue microphone icon. Just tap on that and leave us a message. It's free to use and your voice might be used on an upcoming episode of the show. We want to hear from you no matter what you have to say, but we are looking for YOU to ask us some GenX trivia questions that we can feature on upcoming shows. So, let's hear what you have to say. :)In this episode of the Challenging Stage we play in round 1 a game called “The Audience is Listening”, round 2 is our spotlight trivia round on the topic of "Weird Science", and we welcome guest-host, podcaster and author David L. Faucheux to take over the Captain's Chair in round 3 for some fun trivia questions.There is something here for everyone that we hope you'll "especially like".Show NotesCheck out our website: https://www.whowillsavegenx.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/whowillsavegenxPayPal: WhoWillSaveGenX@gmail.comVenmo: WhoWillSaveGenXWant to contact the show? Send a shout-out or special message to a loved one or friend who listens to the show? Email us here: WhoWillSaveGenX@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2730544227204426Want to buy some merch? Go here:https://www.teepublic.com/en-gb/stores/who-will-save-generation-x-podcast?ref_id=16967Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hMu6ezGuest Information: You can find out more about our guest on his website https://www.dldbooks.com/davidfaucheux/Or check out his podcast here: https://trivia-flash.pinecast.co/Thanks David! :) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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AI. You may have noticed it's everywhere now — in your phone, your fridge, the suspiciously enthusiastic email your boss "wrote" last Tuesday. And cinema, bless its little reactive heart, has been trying to warn us about this for fifty years. The problem is we keep not listening, partly because the warnings have so often arrived in the shape of a sexy lady robot, which is its own diagnosis of the problem.This week, Pete is joined by Chelsea Stardust and Tommy Metz III for a triptych spanning five decades of artificial intelligence horror: Demon Seed (1977), Cam (2018), and Companion (2025). Three films, one increasingly nervous question: what exactly are we asking of AI, and what does it keep becoming anyway?The conversation runs the lineage of synthetic women in cinema — a trope factory that stretches from Metropolis through The Stepford Wives, Blade Runner, Weird Science, Her, Ex Machina, M3GAN, and Subservience, with a foundational-film round that lands on WarGames and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Along the way: the paperclip maximizer as a way of understanding what Proteus actually is, the cultural weight of releasing a forced-pregnancy AI horror four years after Roe v. Wade, platform terms-of-use as the modern book of the vampire, and the genuinely surprising argument that the most hopeful film in the set is the one where a robot drives off into the sunset with all the money.There are detours, because of course there are: villain-era Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage doing the robot, Sophie Thatcher sliding her own intelligence to one hundred percent, and Tommy's new and frankly concerning bedtime ritual.The films:Demon Seed (1977), dir. Donald Cammell, adapted from the Dean Koontz novel, starring Julie ChristieCam (2018), dir. Daniel Goldhaber, written by Isa Mazzei, starring Madeline BrewerCompanion (2025), dir. Drew Hancock, produced by Zach CreggerAlso referenced: Colossus: The Forbin Project, Westworld (1973), Rosemary's Baby, The Omen, Get Out, Promising Young Woman, The Invitation, Assassination Nation, Barbarian. (00:00) - Welcome to Sitting in the Dark (01:29) - The AI Experience (04:26) - Foundational AI Films (05:42) - Demon Seed (25:55) - Cam (42:16) - Companion (01:04:46) - Coming Attractions ... TBA! Support The Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Become a member for just $5/month or $55/yearJoin our Discord community of movie loversThe Next Reel Family of Film Shows:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next ReelSitting in the DarkConnect With Us:Main Site: WebMovie Platforms: Letterboxd | FlickchartSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | PinterestYour Hosts: Chelsea | Kyle | Kynan | Pete | Tommy Shop & Stream:Merch Store: Apparel, stickers, mugs & moreWatch Page: Buy/rent films we've discussed

This week, Bron had a pet rabbit who went missing and you'll never guess where they found her! Vance Joy Fan and Chinese-Australian journalist, Cheng Lei, joined us to discuss her new play, 1154 Days, about her time incarcerated by the Chinese government; Rachel Bettiens was in to review a time-travelling trad wife in Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke; Friday Funnybugger Freddie Arthur described a very suggestive defecation; Dr Jen opened our eyes with Weird Science on sleep and we peeled back the rights and wrongs of leftovers. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/

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This week we dive into that wacky scene from the 1985 John Hughes film, Weird Science. In this scene Gary and Wyatt create their dream girl with their computer. Purely 80s stuff here! Awesome scene and great discussion. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comments so we can interact with you and remember to subscribe to the channel if you like what you see. Follow us for more interaction and content: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/deepdivefilmschool YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/deepdivefilmschool TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepdivefilmschool LETTERBOXD: https://letterboxd.com/adampalcher LETTERBOXD: https://letterboxd.com/mr_sherlock/ Join our growing community for new videos every week!

Bron went to the A-League Women's Final, and it got her thinking about how the audience differs in other sporting codes; Susan Forde came in to tell us how good we are with her report on the value of community radio; Donné Ngabo dropped in the studio to talk about his new play, Retrograde, at the MTC; Dr Jen grabs our attention, literally, for Weird Science, and we interrogate the pure gall of the uninvited guest. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/

Andrea and Alex investigate the mysterious happenings in Stuart Gordon’s foray into the dark side of academia and science fiction in his first feature. Through the modernized adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s tales, they’ll uncover how class, opportunity, and gender factor into the film version.    Get the “Fix Your Hearts or Die” Merch by Goblin […]

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This morning, Melissa and Austin welcomed a special co-host to help with the Great at 8, 5 @ 835 and Melissa's Weird Science.

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Verónica Fernández estrena sintonía propia en Días Extraños —«Weird Science» de Oingo Boingo, ahí es nada— y lo hace abriendo una puerta incómoda: la de nuestra propia biología. Si en la anterior entrega nos preguntábamos qué significa ser una «persona humana», hoy ampliamos el foco para cuestionar algo aún más básico: qué significa ser un individuo biológico. Porque resulta que, mientras tú lees esto, estás dejando rastro. Un rastro físico, real y rastreable, que flota, se posa y persiste allí por donde pasas. Un viaje por la ciencia que estudia lo que no vemos pero está, con aplicaciones fascinantes en ecología, conservación y criminalística… y con implicaciones éticas y filosóficas que harán que mires distinto cualquier habitación cerrada. Y sí, también cualquier tarta de cumpleaños. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Once again we traverse the Illinois landscape that is Shermer in 1985's Weird Science. Along the way we discuss the finer points of wealthy Chicago suburbs, 1980's luxury sports cars (again) and whether or not those panties would seduce a fifteen year old boy. Much fun is had along the way. So sit back and ponder "why don't people understand?" Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram

It's time for another edition of Think Theory Radio's "Weird Science & Tales to Astonish!!!" Astronomers discover the edge of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time in history! Can a nasal spray reverse aging in the brain? Researchers create new plant that combines five psychedelics in one! Biohacker sequences their own genome in DIY kitchen table experiment. Plus, AI data center using human brain cells, 3D printed bio-knee, new fuel from breadcrumbs, and much more!!!

FEATURING:Blake Horwitz: https://thegeofight.comSHOW DESCRIPTIONA groundbreaking federal lawsuit is challenging the very foundation of climate science, alleging that historical weather data was manipulated and destroyed to justify geoengineering and environmental control programs.But this is bigger than one case.This is about who controls the air above you… who owns the data shaping public policy… and whether the American people have any lawful authority left over their own environment.Ann Vandersteel speaks with federal trial attorney Blake Horwitz, part of the legal team behind Mabie v. United States, a whistleblower case that could force unprecedented transparency into atmospheric intervention programs.And more importantly—Ann lays out a lawful path forward:

Hey Streetwalkers. This is a throwback episode with actor John Kapelos, the janitor from The Breakfast Club! John first appeared on the show on 6.24.24It was such a compelling & fun episode, l decided it needed to be re-visited!Enjoy this throwback episode, tell a friend, and thanks for listening!John KapelosTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know John Kapelos. You may know John as 'Carl, The Janitor' from the 1984 cult classic film: The Breakfast Club; but he is so much more than that! In this episode, we chat about him spending nearly a decade with Second City, his experiences on some of the greatest John Hughes films, and even his time as 'The Sniffing Accountant' on Seinfeld. We discuss how the show must go on, even after his father unexpectedly passed. John reveals the moment he found out that Emelio Estevez was the son of Martin Sheen, stories from the set of The Breakfast Club, and his scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off that got cut. As if all of this improv comedy and hall of fame acting isn't enough, John Kapelos also put out an album! It is called "John Kapelos: Too Hip For the Room"; and he lets me play a track from it. I think you're gonna dig it!John is a consummate professional, and he gets honest and vulnerable with me in this interview. I appreciate him for letting go, and not holding back. If you have a chance to see John in a play, or singing, or in television and film; I highly suggest you check him out. In everything he does, he BRINGS IT!

On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:Intro/ National Gummi Bear Day, National Prime Rib Day My DogsDog Excapes HomeGood NewsScam Slam Monday - Pig Butchering Are We Canadian?What country would you move too if you had tooCheap Concert Tickets Vending MachinesWhite CastleCondom Price JumpThat's a Great QuestionWeird Science Drinks Are Getting Expensive Cheap Drinks WisconsinQuestions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She was discovered at 15 in a London coffee shop… and within years, she was starring in major Hollywood films alongside legends. In this episode, Steve Kmetko sits down with actress Vanessa Angel to talk about her unexpected rise from modeling to acting, working with icons like Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Woody Harrelson, and the reality behind building a career in Hollywood. From Spies Like Us to Weird Science and Kingpin, Vanessa shares the moments that defined her journey, including the role she almost had that changed TV history, the truth about being a young model alone in the industry, and why she spent decades trying to be taken seriously. She also opens up about imposter syndrome, personal growth, motherhood, and what success really means now after 40 years in the business. This is a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about fame, resilience, and finding yourself when the spotlight fades. THIS IS STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I'M STEVE KMETKO. JOIN ME WITH TODAY'S GUEST, FROM WEIRD SCIENCE, ACTOR VANESSA ANGEL. 00:00 Intro, From modeling to Hollywood 01:04 Landing Spies Like Us and getting hooked on acting 03:30 “I didn't know what I was doing” early career struggles 05:01 Training at the Actors Studio 07:13 Trauma, reflection, and emotional depth 09:18 Discovered at 15, navigating modeling alone 11:22 Paris, early industry exposure, and vulnerability 12:25 Arriving in New York, a life-changing moment 16:06 Modeling vs acting, finding her voice 17:51 Wanting more than just being “looked at” 19:00 Early acting work and learning on Baywatch 22:24 When she finally felt confident as an actor 24:47 Working fast, learning lines, and set discipline 27:53 Warren Beatty's advice that changed everything 30:13 Meeting Hollywood legends early in her career 33:00 The role she lost, originally cast as Xena 35:53 How Kingpin happened through perfect timing 36:59 Working with Woody Harrelson 38:30 Bill Murray on set, total unpredictability 39:38 Learning comedy and finding her rhythm 41:37 Being typecast and not taken seriously 43:50 Advice to young actors and models 46:02 Comic Cons and connecting with fans 47:53 Full circle, life today and finding peace 49:32 Divorce, independence, and rediscovering herself 51:27 Life now, priorities and fulfillment 54:35 Travel, gratitude, and perspective 56:49 What she's most proud of 59:45 Outro Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa discuss human-insect hybridity to continue the series “Revenge of Nature”.***Referenced media:“At the Movies” (Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, 1982-1986)“The Fly II” (Chris Walas, 1989)“Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn” (Sam Raimi, 1987)“Evil Dead” (Sam Raimi, 1981)“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (Steven Spielberg, 1981)“Dead Ringers” (David Cronenberg, 1988)“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin, and J.R. Ventimilia, 2012-2017)“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Steve Barron, 1990)“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (Fred Wolf and Mark Freedman, 1987-1996)“RoboCop” (Paul Verhoeven, 1987)“Tetsuo: The Iron Man” (Shinya Tsukamoto, 1989)“Scanners” (David Cronenberg, 1981)“Electric Dreams” (Steve Barron, 1984)“Weird Science” (John Hughes, 1985)“Crimes of the Future” (David Cronenberg, 2022)Audio quotation:“The Fly” (David Cronenberg, 1986), including “Main Title”, “The Armwrestle”, and “The Finale” by Howard Shore, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLTKRc6yNiQ5sujSSVMsnhaIXmfOYs6X“The Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn” (Sam Raimi, 1987), including “Behemoth” by Joseph LoDuca, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDCuIs4FLpg&list=PLwd2dpqAu5rhxfK4uM89ByvsMaRG9Ruu5“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (Steven Spielberg, 1981)“Scanners” (David Cronenberg, 1981)“Sign of the Times” (2017) by Harry Styles, Jeff Bhasker, Mitch Rowland, Ryan Nasci, Alex Salibian, and Tyler Johnson, performed by Harry Styles, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4ooNx77u0&list=RDqN4ooNx77u0&start_radio=1“Weird Science” (1985) by Danny Elfman, performed by Oingo Boingo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-upHSP9KU&list=RDJm-upHSP9KU&start_radio=1

DC Comics Ep 637: Young Jon / Old Jon, Dickapedia, Too Much Lobo & More   DC Comics Ep 634: Superboy Prime, Old Origins & Black Canary vs Batman Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw SuS Records: https://www.youtube.com/@SusRecordsCEO Jared's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicsLeague Jared's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jv6I2edZ8lpc02gJEHw3e?si=cb5f48a6f8d84add Stork's Podcast: https://besottedgeek.podbean.com/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is Batwoman #2 & New Titans #34 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   0:00:00 - Intro 25:00 - Superman Unlimited #12 1:08:30 - Deathstroke: The Terminator #2 1:23:04 - Lobo #2 2:00:34 - End of Life #3 2:26:41 - Nightwing #137 3:10:07 - Wonder Woman #32 3:53:35 - Next Week's Books   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS   Marvel Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/3u1xxSh Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3QJFAfe Pandora - https://bit.ly/3Qq5cwd YT - https://bit.ly/WeirdSciencePodcasts

On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:We Miss Amy Day, Lookalike DayDo You Be Phubbin'?Chicago LibraryGood NewsScam Slam MondayWashcloth Or NotWashcloths Again Screw Them Smart Phones Pilots Can't Have Fun Ice on CouchHow Long do Chickens Live?That's a Great QuestionWeird Science3am Wake Up Watching Food Shows help eat less?Questions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is DC K.O. #5 & Batman #7 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS

Welcome to the premium unc hour.Welcome to the premium unc hour.Chapters00:00 Coachella Reflections and Hip-Hop's Status02:39 Festival Experiences and Nostalgia05:38 WrestleMania and Wrestling's Current Landscape08:28 The Impact of Celebrity on Wrestling11:19 The Evolution of Entertainment and Niche Markets14:10 The Decline of Social Media Quality17:06 The Nature of Online Interactions19:57 The Absurdity of Ads and Targeting23:48 Pop Culture and Current Shows28:29 The Overload of Content Consumption28:36 Marvel Movie Discussions and Cultural Representation31:22 Upcoming Marvel Projects and Nostalgia33:26 Shannon Elizabeth's OnlyFans and Nostalgic Icons39:22 Hood Classics and Cultural Perspectives40:34 Nostalgia for Classic Movies42:41 Cultural Reflections in Film45:28 Modern Cinema and Changing Narratives48:25 Sports Talk: NBA and UFC Highlights resourcesCoachella Official Site - https://www.coachella.com/Justin Bieber Official - https://www.justinbiebermusic.com/WWE Official Site - https://www.wwe.com/The Boys (Amazon Prime) - https://www.amazon.com/The-Boys/dp/B07VJYZF4VInvincible (Amazon Prime) - https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Season-2/dp/B0B8V7V7XKThe Mandalorian (Disney+) - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-mandalorian/3jLIGMDYINqDFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Marvel Cinematic Universe - https://www.marvel.com/moviesShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9376612/Porky's (1981) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082533/The Sandlot (1993) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/Superbad (2007) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0829482/Weird Science (1985) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089885/Animal House (1978) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077975/The USS Liberty incident - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Liberty_incident

Two teenage dweebs create a beautiful woman with their computer, a la the Bride of Frankenstein. This screwy sci-fi departure for John Hughes tells teenagers it's okay to be yourself and it's even better to possess a magic-wielding Kelly LeBrock. Forget all that—the Brains just love Bill Paxton and you should too, butt wad. You can also watch this, and many other episodes in full HD video on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmWithThreeBrains

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Absolute Wonder Woman #18 & Absolute Superman #18 / Absolute Weird Science Ep 50   Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is DC K.O. #5 & Batman #7 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS

Stand By Me Entertainment Tonight: Corey Feldman just can't help himself even while doing an interview with Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton of Stand By MeCorey Doc Bonus Scenes: We have some more bonus scenes from the Corey Feldman Vs. The World documentary! Including a direct answer to a tweet from him stating he had no input on the Lifetime Tale of 2 Coreys movie.Stephen Baldwin Podcast: Stephen Baldwin drops another unhinged clip from his podcast episode with Corey Feldman.COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, REAL ONES!, LVL UP EXPO!, HACKAMANIA!, LIVE!, PO BOX!, HOLES FULL!, NEW YORK!, CHOPPED!, STICKERS!, 22 MUG!, ANTI-COREY POD SHIRT!, JEFFERY!, HANDWRITTEN!, GOONIES SCREENING!, PEDO!, NANCY SPUNGEN!, STAND BY ME EAR REPLICA!, NFT!, STAND BY ME THEATRICAL RELEASE!, 40TH ANNIVERSARY!, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT!, ROB REINER!, GEMS!, SONG!, MUSIC VIDEO!, JEALOUS!, FRONT RAT TAIL!, BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT!, CANADA!, RIVOLI!, DELETED SCENES!, BONUS SCENES!, COREY FELDMAN VS THE WORLD!, ADAM FRANKLIN!, MARCIE HUME!, TELL US THE FILM!, LIFETIME!, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER!, PHIL SHAPIRO!, COREY'S TWITTER!, STAND BY ME!, THE TALK!, BENTLEY MITCHUM!, JASON PATRIC!, KEVIN REYNOLDS!, WATERWORLD!, JACKIE GLEASON!, SONGS WITH MOVIE TITLES!, ST ELMO'S FIRE!, FOOTLOOSE!, GHOSTBUSTERS!, WEIRD SCIENCE!, PURPLE RAIN!, NEVERENDING STORY!, SCRIPT!, READING!, GIFT!You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Stand By Me Entertainment Tonight: Corey Feldman just can't help himself even while doing an interview with Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton of Stand By MeCorey Doc Bonus Scenes: We have some more bonus scenes from the Corey Feldman Vs. The World documentary! Including a direct answer to a tweet from him stating he had no input on the Lifetime Tale of 2 Coreys movie.Stephen Baldwin Podcast: Stephen Baldwin drops another unhinged clip from his podcast episode with Corey Feldman.COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, REAL ONES!, LVL UP EXPO!, HACKAMANIA!, LIVE!, PO BOX!, HOLES FULL!, NEW YORK!, CHOPPED!, STICKERS!, 22 MUG!, ANTI-COREY POD SHIRT!, JEFFERY!, HANDWRITTEN!, GOONIES SCREENING!, PEDO!, NANCY SPUNGEN!, STAND BY ME EAR REPLICA!, NFT!, STAND BY ME THEATRICAL RELEASE!, 40TH ANNIVERSARY!, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT!, ROB REINER!, GEMS!, SONG!, MUSIC VIDEO!, JEALOUS!, FRONT RAT TAIL!, BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT!, CANADA!, RIVOLI!, DELETED SCENES!, BONUS SCENES!, COREY FELDMAN VS THE WORLD!, ADAM FRANKLIN!, MARCIE HUME!, TELL US THE FILM!, LIFETIME!, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER!, PHIL SHAPIRO!, COREY'S TWITTER!, STAND BY ME!, THE TALK!, BENTLEY MITCHUM!, JASON PATRIC!, KEVIN REYNOLDS!, WATERWORLD!, JACKIE GLEASON!, SONGS WITH MOVIE TITLES!, ST ELMO'S FIRE!, FOOTLOOSE!, GHOSTBUSTERS!, WEIRD SCIENCE!, PURPLE RAIN!, NEVERENDING STORY!, SCRIPT!, READING!, GIFT! You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you've done something wrong. It's supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there's something else that can feel even better than saying “I'm sorry”… and many people do it without even realizing why. https://www.npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better Every culture has superstitions—lucky charms, rituals, taboos, and beliefs that don't seem to make logical sense. By definition, they're irrational. So why do they persist? Why do otherwise rational people still avoid walking under ladders, knock on wood, or carry lucky objects? Heather Alexander, author of The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore (https://amzn.to/3TUWIAe), explains where superstitions come from, why they endure across cultures, and what they reveal about how humans think, cope with uncertainty, and try to influence the uncontrollable. Science isn't just about big breakthroughs—it's also full of strange, unexpected discoveries that challenge what we think we know. Some of them sound almost unbelievable: creatures used to heal wounds, simple remedies that actually work, and small moments in history that quietly changed the course of science. Chris Balakrishnan, co-founder of Nerd Nite and author of How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi: Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite (https://amzn.to/3TXVrIK), shares some of the most fascinating and unusual insights from the world of science—many of which are far more useful than they first appear. If you come across an egg on the ground that appears to have fallen from a nest, your instinct might be to help. But should you? There are a lot of opinions—and some common advice you've probably heard. What bird experts actually recommend may surprise you and could change what you do in that moment. https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you've tried everything at the pet store –it's time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this explosive episode, Ann Vandersteel investigates one of the most controversial questions of our time: Was SARS-CoV-2 ever truly a novel virus—or is the real story something far more complex and far more dangerous?Triggered by a viral statement from counterterrorism and biothreat expert Dr. Tau Braun, this episode explores claims surrounding spike protein toxicity, potential aerosolization, and the possibility of biological warfare mechanisms operating outside the official narrative.With mounting debate across both mainstream and alternative circles ranging from long COVID treatments to the very existence of the virus itself, we separate verifiable science from emerging hypotheses and ask the questions no one in power wants addressed.This is Steel News where truth survives pressure.

We put on our spacesuits for this great episode! The main topic was a study finding that just putting a dissolvable carb strip on the tongue could improve performance by 3% in a short time trial. What?! How can carb strips and mouth rinses improve performance? We discuss the weird implications of cephalic-phase responses. And this one was full of amazing topics! Other topics: our first movie theater trip in 3.5 years, a discussion of low energy availability and fueling for performance, Keely Hodgkinson discussing gaining power before her recent world championship win, why cross training is the hottest training topic, Courtney Dauwalter doing GOAT things, a strange study on hot underwater biking, plus a Q+A on VO2 max limitations, the many meanings of “talent,” preventing cramps, fueling and menstrual cycle disturbances, inflammation and adaptation, and a hypothetical coaching academy. May your saunas and tubs be even hotter than our astronaut costumes. We love you all! HUZZAH!-David and MeganClick "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swapBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com (code "SWAP")The Wahoo KICKR Run is the best treadmill on the market: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap

It's time for another edition of Think Theory Radio's "Weird Science & Tales to Astonish!!!" Human brains cells on a microchip learned to play the classic video game Doom in less than a week! Researchers grew mini brains in a lab and trained them to solve an engineering problem! Scientists found something that the invincible tardigrades can't survive! How did an AI agent go rogue, break out of it's constraints and mine cryptocurrency?! Plus, a new magic mushroom found, & how humans are born with biological blueprint for music!!

Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is DC K.O. #5 & Batman #7 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS

Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is DC K.O. #5 & Batman #7 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS

FEATURING: Kerry Cassidy https://projectcamelotportal.com/SHOW DESCRIPTIONToday on Steel News, Ann Vandersteel sits down with investigative journalist and Project Camelot founder Kerry Cassidy for a powerful deep dive into the escalating AI information war.From Cambridge Analytica and SCL Group's psychological operations to the rise of deep fake video manipulation, we examine how data mining, behavioral targeting, and artificial intelligence are reshaping politics, perception, and power itself.Are elections influenced or engineered?Is AI manufacturing narratives in real time?Are both political factions deploying the same digital weapons?We explore the connections between:• The Maxwell tech network and intelligence-linked data systems• Cambridge Analytica's military-grade behavioral modeling• The Apple TV series The Capture and its unsettling parallels to reality• Narrative warfare, engineered scandal cycles, and psychological targeting• The growing blur between truth, optics, and algorithmKerry Cassidy brings two decades of interviews with high-level whistleblowers and her firsthand experience with censorship, platform deletion, and digital suppression.This is not a partisan conversation.It is a conversation about perception, manipulation, and the future of truth itself.In the AI era, the battlefield is the mind.Join us LIVE at 3PM ET as we ask the question:Shall we play a game?Don't miss this direct, unfiltered conversation only on Steel News.This is Steel News where truth survives pressure.Follow: ANN VANDERSTEEL https://AnnVandersteel.comFollow Ann Vandersteel on Pickax: https://pickax.com/annvandersteel 

Gray's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2NfSPGZ5OFcek6Baw3iQQw Join us on Friday Nights @ 7:15 PM EST on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics when we do the Absolute show LIVE! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdScienceComics This Week's Patreon-Exclusive Spotlight Show is Absolute Martian Manhunter #9 Listen to the Spotlight Podcast by signing up to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience   FOLLOW WEIRD SCIENCE COMICS Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WeirdScienceDC  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdscience DC Comics Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceDC Marvel Review Site: https://bit.ly/WeirdScienceMarvel   SUBSCRIBE TO WEIRD SCIENCE COMIC PODCASTS:  DC Comics Podcast iTunes - https://apple.co/47jNeme Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2XzDALI Stitcher - https://bit.ly/45XPtKS

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