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From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowSeason Finale: ConsciousnessJoin Michael and Brandon for the Season One finale episode, in which they discuss the concept of consciousness! They use two great books, Being You by Anil Seth and The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery as the basis for their conversation. Be sure to tune in again in the fall for Season Two!2025-05-011h 27From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe Dozier School for BoysThis week, Brandon drags Michael along for the ride as they dive into a darker topic of history, the Dozier School for Boys - a reform school in Mariana, Florida where for over 100 years, countless boys were subjected to all kinds of abuse at the hands of their often cruel "protectors." Listen in as Brandon also describes his own personal experiences that led him to share this topic on the show. 2025-04-2457 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe Friendship InterviewThis week, Michael and Brandon sit down to discuss friendship; so, since they are (believe it or not) best friends, they decided to interview each other on the topic. Sit back and enjoy some laughs as they talk about the 20+ years they have known each other. 2025-04-171h 04From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowVideo GamingWith Brandon away again this week, Michael asked his husband Thomas to join him in the cohost seat to talk about one of his biggest passions: video gaming. Listen as they discuss the history of at-home gaming consoles and explore their experiences growing up gaming. 2025-04-1058 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowBook Club, Meeting 1Catch up with the guys as they recap the events of their two-week hiatus, followed by their first "book club" meeting in which they each bring three books they've recently read to discuss and recommend, ranging from memoirs, to horror novels, to reworked Disney classics. Plus, they have an extended trivia segment with hijinx galore for your entertainment.2025-03-281h 08From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowSecond Week OffWhile Brandon recuperates from a long weekend of theatre competitions, head over to the Instagram page to answer our weekly trivia question! You can find the show's page @fromarttoatoms! 2025-03-2001 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowA Couple Weeks Off (Week 1)While Brandon is busy with theatre competitions, enjoy some interactive weekly trivia, and stay tuned for an all new episode on March 27!2025-03-1301 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe Space RaceThis week, Michael and Brandon discuss the history behind the space race, and all random thoughts that come to them on the topic of space, in general. Sit back and enjoy this conversation that takes many detours along the way, yet somehow always comes back on topic. 2025-03-0658 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowIs Technology Making Us Dumber?This week, Brandon and Michael explore the effects of those handy-dandy little things like the one you're probably holding in your palm right now! Join the guys as they discuss whether or not the technology we use daily is helping us, as intended, or if it is, in fact, making us dumber. 2025-02-2752 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowAdaptations, feat. Thomas FolseThis week, Michael's husband Thomas joins the discussion as the group talks about all kinds of adaptations from page to screen or stage and back again. If you've ever seen a movie and said it wasn't as good as the book, then this is the conversation for you!2025-02-201h 19From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowFebruary 13th UpdateThe guys are taking this week off to finish editing their first episode featuring an in-studio guest! So, be sure to tune in next week for that episode, when you will finally meet Michael's husband, Thomas.2025-02-1300 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowString TheoryThis week, Brandon has a major geek-out moment over one of his science passions: string theory. Meanwhile, Michael tries to make sense of the mind-boggling branch of physics, despite his expressed fear of the topic. It's about to get really nerdy up in here!2025-02-061h 06From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowSerial KillersDespite Brandon's vocal struggles this week, he and Michael discuss society's fascination with serial killers, and why that's not really a bad thing. So, if you're a sucker for a good documentary on Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy, then you're sure to enjoy this episode. 2025-01-3049 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowSaturday Morning CartoonsGet your breakfast trays ready with a bowl of your favorite childhood cereal because this week, Brandon and Michael are going back to simpler times - to the days of Saturday morning cartoons! Join the guys as they recall some of their favorite childhood memories and as they discuss why these treasured forms of art went the way of the dodo. 2025-01-231h 05From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowGenerational Differences, feat. Mikenzie BurnsThis week, the guys welcome their first live guest to the show! Join Michael, Brandon, and their friend and colleague, Mikenzie Burns as they discuss the most evident differences between Xennials (represented by the guys) and Gen Z (represented by Kenzie). 2025-01-161h 09From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowCell Phone AddictionJoin Michael and Brandon as they discuss the very device you may be listening from - the cell phone - and how its addictive nature is negatively impacting our society. But fret not! The guys also discuss some strategies and techniques to overcome the compulsive drive that our cell phones create within us. 2025-01-091h 05From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowChristmas TraditionsJoin Michael and Brandon as they recount their favorite traditions of the Holiday Season, both past and present!2024-12-241h 17From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowDreaming & NightmaresAs a continuation of last week's topic on sleep, Michael and Brandon dive into maybe the strangest phenomena of our unconscious hours: dreams and nightmares. Why do we have them? What can they tell us about ourselves? Join the guys and they tackle these questions and more in this week's episode.2024-12-1954 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe Nature of SleepBrandon and Michael are two very sleep-deprived people (all for reasons of their own doing). Join them this week, as they explore the nature of sleep, why we do it, and why we crave it so much. They'll look at the science behind sleep and explore its more mysterious aspects.2024-12-1254 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThis Week's UpdateThe guys are taking a much-needed week off, but you can catch them next week on their usual schedule!2024-12-0503 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowHappy Thanksgiving!Celebrate your Thanksgiving holiday with the guys as they recall the origins of Thanksgiving from the Puritans and share some of their favorite family traditions of holidays past. 2024-11-281h 09From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowAt the Movies with Michael & BrandonThis week, the guys channel their inner Siskel and Ebert, as they talk about their favorite movies across multiple genres. Insider tip: if you're a Dolly Parton or Jodie Foster fan, you don't want to miss this one!
2024-11-211h 07From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe Development of the Atomic BombThis week, Michael and Brandon go back to the Atomic Age as they talk about how the atomic bomb came to be, and all the things that happened as a result. (But don't worry, the guys do a pretty good job of keeping the conversation light, even though the topic is rather dark!)2024-11-1451 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowTipping CustomsThis week, the guys discuss the custom of gratuities, specifically focusing on restaurant tipping. Relying on his years of work in the service industry prior to teaching, Michael gives his perspective on the practice. You won't want to miss this conversation (and feel free to comment and join the discussion)!2024-11-0740 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe West WingIn this special bonus episode for election week, Brandon and Michael discuss one of their favorite TV shows, Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing. Join them as they relive their favorite episodes and talk about behind-the-scenes fact from this award-winning show, while encouraging you to become more involved in the politics that affect you the most - especially by voting!2024-11-0357 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowThe Phantom KillerMaybe it was only a matter of time before the guys would sell out! This week, just in time for Halloween, Michael and Brandon discuss the most common topic in podcasting: a serial killer! Specifically, they discuss the Phantom Killer, who terrorized the town of Texarkana (where the guys currently live) over several months in 1946. Join them for an informative, interesting, and creepy conversation on this close-to-home true crime. 2024-10-3131 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowIs It Art?Michael doesn't like abstract art. Brandon is an abstract painter. This is gonna be good! Join them as they discuss and debate the concept of abstract art and its value in society.2024-10-241h 17From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowStandardized Testing and GradingThis week, the guys talk about their true expertise: education. Join them as they talk about the pitfalls of standardized testing and why grading as a concept is inherently flawed. 2024-10-171h 12From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowStar Wars vs. Star TrekThere can only be one! (Wait - that was Highlander.) Pick your side and get ready for the epic debate as the guys take on the ultimate argument of nerddom!2024-10-1041 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowNostalgiaIn this week's episode, Michael and Brandon discuss the concept of nostalgia and share the memories and touchstones that most easily evoke nostalgic feelings for them.2024-10-031h 08From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowChatGPTThis week, the guys interview the AI chat bot known as ChatGPT about itself, and they discuss the implications and applications of the artificial intelligence revolution.2024-09-2643 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowScalar EnergyThis week, the guys reflect on their recent experiences with a scalar energy rejuvenation facility.2024-09-1933 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowDNA & Nature vs. NurtureIn this episode, Michael shares his biology expertise as the duo discusses DNA and its role in the nature versus nurture debate. Get ready because we're getting scientific up in here! 2024-09-1236 minFrom Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowXennials, the Micro-GenerationIn their first episode, Michael and Brandon discuss the micro-generation known as Xennials (people born between the years of 1977 and 1983) and the aspects of their childhood that shaped them, from playing with analog toys to being haunted by the sound of the dial-up modem.2024-09-051h 04From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity ShowComing September 5, 2024!From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity Show is a podcast for people who love good conversation with lots of laughs on a wide range of interests. Join us every Thursday, beginning September 5 for a new episode, a new topic, and a lot of fun!2024-08-2601 min