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Carson Center for Emerging Media ArtsEdgeworks Video 2025Get to know the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts core research facility and service center, Edgeworks. Learn more at Edgeworks.unl.edu
2025-03-2500 min
The Scientific MelodySunspots!So you're telling me sunspots are COOLER than other parts of the Sun?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about Sunspots and Molly straight up improvises a sunspot song!We want to hear from you! Leave Molly and Max a message... text or call: (760) 523-0808 or EMAIL: MollyandMax@thescientificmelody.comYou can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melodyOriginal Theme Music by Molly WalburnResearch by Trey EverettOr...
2023-02-0215 minThe Scientific MelodyGravity!MOLLY & MAX ARE OFFICIALLY BACK AFTER A BRIEF STINT OF TIME TRAVELING INTO 2023.So you're telling me 80% of the Earth's land was made by volcanoes?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about volcanoes! Then Molly has a song so hot it might as well be lava.We want to hear from you! Leave Molly and Max a message... text or call: (760) 523-0808 or EMAIL: MollyandMax@thescientificmelody.comYou can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our sh...
2023-01-1913 minThe Scientific MelodyBi-Annual Pop Quiz Part IIPOP QUIZ! Who will become the reigning champion with bi-annual bragging rights?! Find out as we conclude our year end pop quiz with Molly and Max... Have a question or comment for Molly and Max get them on the horn... text or call: (760) 523-0808 or EMAIL: MollyandMax@thescientificmelody.comYou can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melodyOriginal Theme Music by Molly WalburnResearch by Trey Everett & Molly WalburnOther Audio/Sound FX...
2022-12-0811 min
The Scientific MelodyBi-Annual Pop Quiz! Part 1 of 2POP QUIZ! Molly & Max invite their Producer back on the show to test their knowledge about the latest 11 episodes of The Scientific Melody! This is part one of two due to the incredibly competitive nature and dueling wits. Stay tuned next week to test your own knowledge and find out who will be The Scientific Melody champion of 2022....
Have a question or comment for Molly and Max get them on the horn... text or call: (760) 523-0808 or EMAIL: MollyandMax@thescientificmelody.com
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2022-12-0109 min
The Scientific MelodyVolcanoes!So you're telling me 80% of the Earth's land was made by volcanoes?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about volcanoes! Then Molly has a song so hot it might as well be lava.We want to hear from you! Leave Molly and Max a message... text or call: (760) 523-0808 or EMAIL: MollyandMax@thescientificmelody.comYou can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melodyOriginal Theme Music by Molly WalburnResearch by...
2022-10-2014 min
The Scientific MelodyRe-Release: The Moon!We're revisiting an old friend this week... THE MOON. Please enjoy while we toil over fresh content served up hot and ready for you next week...
So, you're telling me the moon is NOT made out of cheese?!??. Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max about the Moon! Then Molly busts out the piano for a very moon-chill melody.
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2022-10-1314 min
The Scientific MelodySeeds!So you're telling me a seed knows which way is down?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about seeds! Then Molly gets folksy in her living room with her plants for another great song.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
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2022-10-0617 min
The Scientific MelodyComets!So you're telling me there's ice, dust AND rock on one comet?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about comets! Then Molly calls for back up (feat. J Bones) in a perfectly campy tune.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-09-2916 min
The Scientific MelodyConstellations!So you're telling me we know of 88 constellations?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about constellations! Then Molly strums a little stargazing tune.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Original song by Molly Walburn
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2022-09-2218 min
The Scientific MelodyMars!So you're telling me it would take 7 months to get to Mars?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about Mars! Then Molly pulls it all together for a new song.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-09-1518 min
The Scientific MelodySinging!So you're telling me my vocal folds flap together and BAM I'm a SINGER?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about how singing works, and of course Molly chimes in with her own expertise! Then Molly quite literally sings. Mind blowing, we know. But this has been our show format since day one, so keep up henny!
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2022-09-0814 min
The Scientific MelodySweet Re-Release: VOMIT!Trigger Warning: A light, joking of almost barf noises occurs in this episode!
Well, everyone we are heading down to Dallas for the Podcast Movement 2022. SO naturally we are re-releasing our favorite episode, which is a no brainer, Vomit.
2022-08-1816 min
The Scientific MelodyFluorescents!So you're telling me there is violet and then there is ULTRA-violet?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about how fluorescents work! Then Molly gives us a song worthy of glow sticks and black lights.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-08-0413 min
The Scientific MelodyScientific Method!So you're telling me I can experiment even though I'm no scientist?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about the Scientific Method! Then Molly sings us through all 7 steps.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-07-2816 min
The Scientific MelodyFrogs!So you're telling me frogs can jump 50 times the length of their bodies?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about frogs! Then Molly ribbits it back to us with another great song.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-07-2113 min
The Scientific MelodyHibernation!So you're telling me hibernating animals' body temperature can go BELOW freezing?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about hibernators with a special appearance by Max's Mom! Then Molly whips up a classic song for any sleepyheads.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-07-1415 min
The Scientific MelodyWind Energy!So you're telling me they have a FARM for WIND?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about the power of wind energy! Then Molly breaks it all down in another new song.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
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2022-06-3014 min
The Scientific MelodyVomit!TRIGGER WARNING! If you don't like dry-heaving or any talk of vomit... youuuu may want to skip this episode. We will be back next week with more palatable content.
So you're telling me there is an actual robot that ralphs glow in the dark puke?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about the ups and downs of vomit! Then Molly takes us out to jam in the garage with killer song.
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2022-06-2316 min
The Scientific MelodyRockets!So, you're telling me rockets have their own oxygen supply?! Get outta town!! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about rockets. Then, Molly recounts the journey of a rocket in an Andrew Lloyd Webber inspired song.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-06-1616 min
The Scientific MelodyQ & A with Molly and Max!So, would you rather be able to eat anything you want and digest it OR hear anything you want in the whole world? These questions and MORE on this week's very special episode of The Scientific Melody!
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2022-06-0919 min
The Scientific MelodyFunghi!So, you're telling me mushrooms rule their own kingdom?! Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max all about the wild world of funghi. Then, Molly sums it up in a nice little harmony.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Molly Walburn
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2022-06-0217 min
The Scientific MelodyThe Moonwalk!So, you're telling ME peeing your pants in space is COOL?! Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about the very first Moon walk. And Molly brings it home with sweet song.
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Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
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2022-05-2619 min
The Scientific MelodyPOP QUIZ!POP QUIZ! Molly & Max are joined by ruthless producer, Rachel, for a Pop Quiz on the first 11 episodes. Did Molly and Max actually get a new wrinkle on their brains?? Or are their brains smoother than smooth jazz? FIND OUT!
Have a question or comment for Molly and Max get them on the horn... text or call: (760) 523-0808 or EMAIL: MollyandMax@thescientificmelody.com
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
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2022-05-1913 min
The Scientific MelodyFire!So, you're telling me fire just straight up eats stuff!??. Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about Fire! Molly turns up the heat with another original song.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
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2022-05-1215 min
The Scientific MelodyRain!So, you're telling me I'm drinking the same water that dinosaurs drank!??. Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about Rain! Molly puts on her galoshes to sing a little song about it.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
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2022-05-0515 min
The Scientific MelodyKepler-452b!So, you're telling me Earth's cousin is orbiting within the habitable zone of a sun-like star!??. Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about Kepler-452b! And of course, a new Broadway hit from our own EGOT winner Molly.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
Proof o...
2022-04-2813 min
The Scientific MelodySweat!So, you're telling me that my sweat DOESN’T stink!?!? Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly about Sweat! Then Molly puts it to a beat.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
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2022-04-1414 min
The Scientific MelodyThe Solar System!So, you're telling me Pluto isn't just a dog but a dwarf as well?!??. Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max about the solar system! Then she comes up with a little diddy to help us keep the planets straight, well I mean within orbit.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Molly Walburn
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Up...
2022-04-0714 min
The Scientific MelodyComposting!So, you're telling me not all trash is trash?!??. Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max about composting! And of course, it's followed by waaaay too catchy tune about trash or not trash, we don't know. To learn more about composting in you area check out the US Composting Council.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Molly Walburn
Original song by Molly Walburn
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2022-03-3114 min
The Scientific MelodyThe Moon!So, you're telling me the moon is NOT made out of cheese?!??. Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max about the Moon! Then Molly busts out the piano for a very moon-chill melody.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Molly Walburn
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
Proof of Purchase: A license to use the f...
2022-03-2414 min
The Scientific MelodyStars!So, you're telling me a star shines on for billions and billions and billions of years?!??. Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max about the Stars! Then Molly serenades us.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Molly Walburn
Original song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
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2022-03-1718 min
The Scientific MelodyVenus!So, you're telling me Venus will melt metal?!??. Wow wow wow. Molly tells Max all about Venus and it's slow rotation. Then Molly busts out her guitar to bring us home to Earth.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed captions. Or follow our show on Instagram or TikTok: @scientific.melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Molly Walburn
Original Venus song by Molly Walburn
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
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2022-03-1015 min
The Scientific MelodyEcholocation!So, you're telling me submarines copied a bat???. Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about echolocation and sonar technology. Then Molly echoes Max in another great song.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Or follow our show on instagram: @scientific_melody
Original Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Original Echolocation song by Molly Walburn
Additional Music by: Viminod
Title: Kids Positive Upbeat Uplifting Background
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2022-03-0313 min
The Scientific MelodyHubble Space Telescope!So, you're telling me, there's a school-bus-sized telescope just floating in space right now???. Wow wow wow. Max tells Molly all about it, and Molly ends the show with an absolute bop about the Hubble Space Telescope. Give it a little listen-loo.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Or follow our show on instagram: @scientific_melody
Theme Music by Molly Walburn
Research by Trey Everett
Outro Music by Molly Walburn
Additional Music by: Viminod
Title: Kids Positive Upbe...
2022-02-2412 min
The Scientific MelodyTrailer! The Scientific Melody with Molly & MaxOur hosts Max and Molly introduce listeners to quick fun scientific facts about a new subject each week. Each show ends a new song written about the episode's topic.
You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Or follow our show on instagram: @scientific_melody
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2022-02-1700 min
Short TransmissionsIntroducing... Short Transmissions: Radio Stories to Rocket You Into SpaceShort Transmissions is a weekly half-hour radio show. We entertain you with short sci-fi stories found in public domain. Let us transport you to another dimension!!!Brought to you by Edgeworks EntertainmentYou can also catch this episode on YouTube with closed caption. Keep up with us in other places....✦ Exclusive stuff via Patreon✦ Check us out on Facebook✦ Follow us on Twitter✦ Here we are on Instagram
2022-01-1200 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationSettle The Stars Presents: The ”You Have My Sword” Podcast with Krysti PrydeThis week Alexander Winn presents Edgeworks Nebula's newest show "You Have My Sword" where host Krysti Pryde talks all thing Tolkien from The Hobbit to the Silmarillian. In this episode she deep dives into the back story of Galadrial.
We will be back next week with episode 19 of Settle the Stars: Exoplanets
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2021-08-2713 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationUranus & Neptune We are continuing our journey farther out into the solar system as we visit the last two planets on our visitation list: Uranus and Neptune. Today we’ll explore the surprising differences between these sister worlds, and about the important discoveries they have prompted in the scientific community – even from a great distance.
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2021-07-3019 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationMoons of SaturnToday we’ll devote a full episode to revealing some of the unique characteristics and scientist-stumping quirks of Saturn's Moons. Buckle up, Alexander has a lead foot this episode.
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2021-07-2325 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationSaturn - Put a Ring on ItIn this episode, Alexander Winn steers us toward Saturn. This gas giant may not hold as many records as its giant neighbor Jupiter, but the dazzling ring system that the planet is known for make it a fan favorite.
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2021-07-1621 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationMoons of JupiterAlexander Winn catapults us to the Moons of Jupiter. There, we will find hints of rich resources and potentially life-supporting regions that bode well for possible human exploration, and we’ll be taking a close look at many of the major objects in anticipation of what those first explorers might encounter.
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2021-07-0925 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationJupiter - King of the PlanetsAlexander Winn rockets us to Jupiter where we attempt to wrap our brains around a behemoth of a planet. With the aid of thousands of years of human observation from afar and remotely, we can do our best to imagine the conditions we might experience if we were to explore the planet in person.
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2021-07-0223 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationMars - Our Future HomeAlexander Winn takes us on a full tour of Mars and the race to set foot on it. Our trip to Mars will take us face-to-face with some of the most massive geological features and mysterious eccentricities that exist in our solar system – and we’ll learn about what they are still teaching us about Mars, Earth and the rest of the solar system.
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2021-06-2521 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationVenus - The Nightmare Next DoorAlexander Winn takes us on a trip to Venus to "unearth" the power that the planet has had on humans for thousands of years. We touch on the history tied to the planet as well as what a future would look like on Venus. Join us as we continue to... settle the stars.
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2021-06-1824 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationMercury - Turning Slowly, Moving FastAlexander Winn takes us to Mercury to discuss how... habitable it is.. or (spoiler alert) it isn't.
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Song: Amongst the Stars (Cinematic Space Adventure)
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2021-06-1114 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationThe Come Back EpisodeAlexander Winn is BACK with the newest episode and major update for the return of Settle the Stars.
This episode is full of exciting announcements as we continue the podcast under our new home network "Edgeworks Nebula".
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2021-06-0405 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationBonus Episode: Shifting TrajectoryAlexander brings a quick announcement about the podcast and some changes he'll be making in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-1803 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationWaterThis episode deals with the fourth and final core terraforming metric: water. From its origins on Earth to its function in the body, from salt content and pH to the origin of the word itself, we'll go deep into this most precious and unique of substances, and possibly the single most important factor in the terraforming of Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-1128 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationOxygenThis episode deals with the third major terraforming metric: oxygen and atmospheric composition. Learn about the history of oxygen on Earth, its uses and effects on the body, how it is produced by plants and algae using photosynthesis, and ultimately its role in the terraforming of planets and moons by future settlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-0416 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationAtmospheric PressureThis episode deals with the second major terraforming metric, atmospheric pressure. Learn about the sources of atmospheric pressure and how it impacts the body, as well as how we might alter the atmospheric pressure of Mars, Venus, and other worlds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2616 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationSurface TemperatureThis episodes dives into the first terraforming metric in TerraGenesis - temperature. This metric plays a huge role in whether or not a planet or moon is habitable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-1909 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationWelcome to the Solar SystemThis episode covers the Solar Systems in TerraGenesis. Alex talks about the features each planet has and the logistics behind setting them up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-1211 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationOrigin of TerraGenesisThis episode covers how TerraGenesis came into existence and what inspired Alexander to create TerraGenesis in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-0506 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationBonus Episode: Christmas MagicTis the season! This episode explores what rate and time it would take Santa to travel to the other planets in the solar system! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-12-2507 min
Settle the Stars: The Science of Space ExplorationTrailerThe first trailer for the upcoming podcast, The Science of TerraGenesis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-1904 min
Edgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Season 1 DVD TrailerCheck out the DVD of Season 1 of THE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS, available Feb 9th!
2013-02-1000 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 9 - BossfightThe roommates receive a surprise visit from the Shadowy Agent, forcing them to take action in the Season 1 finale of THE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS!
2012-04-0800 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 8 - NormColin, Annalise and Martin interrogate Norm, the new arrival who was impersonating Colin, and learn about the origin of the TV that gave them their powers. Meanwhile, Chuck is tortured for information by the Shadowy Agents.
2012-03-3100 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 7 - Well This Is AwkwardWhile Annalise is away at work Chuck accidentally meets Martina, setting in motion a series of events that culminate in a harrowing encounter. Meanwhile, Colin has been acting strangely...
2012-03-2300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 6 - On Love and TARDIS-esWhen Annalise lets her inner fan-girl loose during a new episode of Doctor Who, she ends up incurring Martin's wrath and possibly mortifying herself in front of her secret crush, Chuck the hot landlord.
2012-03-1700 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 5 - Pre-Martina SyndromeAs Martin gets caught up in the unfortunate side-effects of transforming into Martina, he wraps himself in a blanket and retreats into a shell of over-active girly hormones. In light of this terrifying change, Colin and Annalise are forced to take desperate measures to ensure their survival.
2012-03-1000 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 4 - InterventionsWhen Colin has a World of Warcraft relapse, it's up to Annalise and Martin to stage an intervention. Meanwhile, the secret of the TV is out, and someone is on to our heroes...
2012-03-0300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 3 - The Morning AfterColin and Annalise try to master their powers with varying levels of success, while Martin simply embraces his. Meanwhile, a visit from Chuck, their landlord, risks exposing both Martin's secret and Anna's crush.
2012-02-2500 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 2 - Pilot, pt 2Waking up after a long night of gaming, the roommates soon begin to notice strange things happening all around them. As they huddle up to discuss these new developments, they start to piece together what happened.
2012-02-1700 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Episode 1 - Pilot, pt 1When Colin, Annalise and Martin find a giant TV abandoned in their alley, Colin convinced them to take it. Setting it up quickly develops into a marathon gaming session, but when the TV begins exhibiting strange behavior in the middle of the night, they realize that this TV may be more than it appears...
2012-02-1000 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE LEAGUE OF ORDINARY GAMERS Theatrical TrailerThe first official trailer of The League of Ordinary Gamers, Season 1!
2012-01-2200 min2012-01-1000 minEdgeworks EntertainmentRADICAL Announcement TeaserRADICAL, a dystopian political thriller, follows the dual stories of Gabby, a young journalism student who moves to Los Angeles to join the government news station, and Caden, a terrorist insurgent fighting in the ruins of San Diego.
2010-02-0900 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 7 - Children of the ArkThe Spartans fly down to the surface of a strangle jungle world while the Praetor and the Seraphim arrive nearby. As two armies rush to make contact with the renegade Elite and the Covenant Armada hovers in orbit, THE HERETIC builds to a stunning climax!
2007-05-1800 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 6 - Follow the FleetWhile pursuing the defector, the Spartans decide to stop by and make contact with the Covenant Armada to spread some disinformation and attempt to throw the enemy off the trail. But what starts off as an in-and-out job quickly takes a turn for the worse, and soon the Spartans are in a fight for their lives...
2007-05-0400 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 5 - Consorting with the EnemyWhile helping the Seraph Captain search for Dové, the Praetor mysteriously disappears. The Seraphim are thrown into a panic, instantly convinced that the Praetor is helping the heretic. Meanwhile, in the Great Chamber of the Codex, the Praetor confronts his old friend, and is given knowledge that begins to change his attitude about the Covenant.
2007-04-0600 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 4 - RendezvousWhile en route to rendezvous with the space station Livingston, the Mercury picks up a distress call indicating that it is under attack. After boarding the station and fighting their way through the Covenant raiding parties, the Spartans make contact with Lykurgus, and then have to make a quick escape aboard a captured Covenant capital ship.
2007-03-2300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 3 - Predator & PreyIn the aftermath of Dové Antenatee's flight, Kilrah Saburee, the Captain of the Seraphim, arrives on the island and begins preparing to hunt him down. Conflict immediately arises between the Praetor and his new commanding officer, but the Praetor is forced to help when the Seraph Captain tells him that Dove has been branded a heretic, and that he is in suspicion himself.
2007-03-0900 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 2 - Mission BriefingWhile training on Reach, the three teams of Spartans have a hard time working together. Meanwhile, responding to strange troop movements within the Covenant fleet, the Spartans are pulled away and given a new mission: make contact with a possible Covenant defector and escort him to UNSC-controlled space.
2007-02-2300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Episode 1 - Seeds of DoubtDové Antenatee, a High Cleric of the Holy Covenant, makes the discovery of a lifetime by finding the location of the Temple of the Guardian. But when he first makes contact with the presence inside the temple, he gains knowledge that plants a seed of doubt in his mind, and starts him on a journey that will change his life and could alter the future of the entire Covenant.
2007-02-0900 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Action TrailerThe Action Trailer was the second of two trailers released for THE HERETIC, and focused on the epic battles and space sequences in the new series. The Action Trailer also unveiled the release date for Episode 1: February 9th, 2007...
2007-01-2700 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Drama TrailerThe Drama Trailer was the first of two trailers released for THE HERETIC, and focused on the epic scale and sweeping story of the new series. The first video to be released since the Announcement Teaser, the Drama Trailer gave fans their first real look at THE HERETIC.
2006-12-1200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE HERETIC Announcement TeaserThe first HERETIC video to be released, the Teaser Trailer gave audiences their first glimpse at what the new series would be like. Although it did not feature any characters or specific plot points, the prominent use of here-to unused maps and the cryptic titles gave many hints about the nature of the new series.
2006-04-1200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 20 - The End of All ThingsThe Cleric enters the Great Chamber and is introduced to the Guardian. Meanwhile, Anda Sofadee hears of the Praetor's arrest and takes control of the Covenant Army, with the intention of rescuing the Praetor and killing the Cleric. The Humans continue to fight into the caves, and sneak into the Codex through the ventilation shaft discovered by the Foreman. Three sides of a battle hurdle toward each other as The Codex reaches its stunning finale!
2005-08-1300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 19 - Power PlaysThe Praetor goes to personally command the defense of the city surrounding the Codex, and establishes the battle lines. Jack shows a little bit of tenderness toward Candy, but then rushes off into battle as the fighting begins. A hard fight begins through the city toward the Codex, but the Praetor is forced to return to the cave when he is told that the Cleric is about to enter the Codex without him. After an attempt to arrest the Cleric, the Praeceptor destroys the Praetor's warriors and arrests the Praetor. The Cleric enters the Codex at last, with the Praetor...
2005-08-0600 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 18 - Rallying the TroopsThe Chief examines the dead bodies of the ODSTs, and the Praetor realizes that the Humans are headed for the Codex. Lykurgus learns the function of the Codex: to activate the Halos and destroy all sentient life in the galaxy. Realizing the incredible danger that the Codex represents, the Humans decide to destroy it. At the same time, the Praetor and his troops prepare to defend it to the last man. The stage is set for the final battle for the future of the Codex.
2005-08-0200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 17 - The PraeceptorThe Seraphim arrive at the Temple of the Holy Praeceptor. They are shadowed by ODSTs, who follow them inside the temple. Inside, they are slaughtered by the Seraphim, who then begin the activation of the altar and the summoning of the Praeceptor. Another group of ODSTs enter just in time to witness the Captain of the Seraphim become the Praeceptor himself. He then levitates up into the air and destroys the ODSTs with a huge blast of energy. The remaining Humans outside the Temple are no match as the Seraphim begin their journey back to the Codex.
2005-07-2200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 16 - BetrayalThe Cleric chastises the Praetor about his loss at Mt Jefferson, then meets the Foreman, who is on his way to meet with the Praetor. The Foreman says that they have found an entrance to the Codex, and they only need to summon the Praeceptor to enter. The Cleric asks the Foreman to not tell the Praetor, but the Foreman refuses to conspire against his commanding officer. The Cleric then tells his Seraphim to kill the Foreman. However, Anda Sofadee hears of this plot and the Praetor orders her to have her Special Operations Elites shadow the Foreman and protect...
2005-07-1500 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 15 - Cry "Havoc!"The Humans are holding the fortress against the relentless attacks by the Covenant, but Erda's forces tunnel under the wall and send several cloaked Elites into the fortress to open the gate. Jack realizes the plan, but is too late to stop the Elites from slaughtering the wounded Humans and opening the gate. Elites pour into Mt Jefferson, and Erda Renadee personally joins the fight, killing Sergeant Henderson with his own blade. He then sees Jack and immediately recognizes him as the reason for Erda's failure at Delta Base. Driven into a blood-rage, Erda attacks Jack and is killed. As...
2005-07-0200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 14 - The Calm Before The StormThe Covenant are repelling all the Human attempts to destroy their tanks with anti-rocket guns. The situation is a stand-off, until the Covenant send out their Ambassador to try to negotiate the Humans' surrender. Sergeant Henderson does not take kindly to this and shoots the Ambassador in the face, thereby bringing the full retaliatory strike down upon the Humans. The battle is joined...
2005-06-1700 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 13 - CorneredErda Renadee follows the Spartans to the crash site of the Human starship, killing the last few ODSTs left there. The Spartans arrive at Mt Jefferson and start to get set up, but before they know it, Erda's army appears outside the gates and begins the siege of Mt Jefferson.
2005-06-1000 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 12 - Emergency ResponseResponding to the Spartans' call for help, a small flotilla of UNSC ships appears in orbit. They are quickly destroyed by the Covenant fleet, but not before many ODSTs make it to the surface alive. Meanwhile, the Spartans return to Delta Base and find it occupied by Erda Renadee's Elites, and are forced to find a new home. After hooking up with the ODSTs and their leader, Sergeant Henderson, who were holed up in the wreckage of their destroyed ship, the Humans make their way to a remote mountain fortress called Mt Jefferson.
2005-06-0300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 11 - Balance of PowerThe Praetor and the Cleric are fighting again, this time about whose fault it was that the prisoner escaped. The Foreman announces that he has found a potential entrance through a ventilation shaft, but the Cleric does not allow the blasting that would be required to open the tunnel. The Cleric then makes a chilling remark: if the Praetor does not act quickly, the Cleric will arrest him and take over the operations around the Codex.
2005-05-1200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 10 - RescueAfter sneaking into the cave through an abandoned mineshaft, the Spartans get into position and launch the attack. They rescue Green 4 from his cell and fight their way out of the cave, but Green 2 sacrifices his life to buy them time so they can escape.
2005-05-0400 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 9 - RemembranceGreen 2 goes on a walk alone out in the field near Delta Base, remembering the day his whole team was killed. When asked about what he is thinking by Jack, he admits that he is having regrets about leaving his team. In the meantime, Lykurgus intercepts a Covenant signal hinting at a Human prisoner being held in the Olympia caves, and the decision is made to rescue him.
2005-04-1400 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 8 - Opening MovesThe Praetor delivers a welcome address to the Foreman and his Engineers, who have come to excavate the rest of the Codex and attempt to activate it. After his speech, the Praetor notices several of the Cleric's Seraphim guarding a door. He dispatches the Special Operations Commander to investigate, but she is blocked when the Captain of the Seraphim arrives on the scene. When she returns with a lance of her Special Operations Elites, she finds the room empty and abandoned. However, unbeknownst to her, the Cleric had already ordered that the contents of that room be brought before him...
2005-04-0700 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 7 - The Siege of Delta BaseAs waves of Elites assault the base, the Spartans inside are forced to fall back and relinquish the dock. Jack, who had been guarding the dock, looks out into the Covenant army and sees a Red Officer commanding the nearby forces. He quickly decides to eliminate that commanding officer, and starts a death-defying rampage across the field to get to him. After killing him, though, Jack is cornered by Covenant artillery and infantry. But just before they can fire, Blue Team miraculously appears in the Warthogs and slices through the Covenant lines, throwing the Elites into disarray.
2005-03-3000 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 6 - AmbushAs Blue 2 alerts the other Spartans to the presence of the Elites, the trap is sprung. Hordes of Covenant rush the Humans, who quickly fall back into a corner. As Blue Team prepares to make its last stand, they radio Delta Base for reinforcements, only to learn that Delta Base is itself under attack by a massive Covenant army. After a long bombardment, the Spartans at Delta Base retaliate with a volley of rockets and prepare to defend the base.
2005-03-1600 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 5 - Shadows in the DarkThe Praetor learns of Green 2's position, and thus the location of Delta Base, by tracking the captured Banshee. He orders an expedition be sent under Erda Renadee, the Battlefield Commander, to destroy the Spartan base. Meanwhile, Blue Team arrives at the dish at the top of the Codex, with a mission to encode a signal into the bursts sent out by the structure. Although they sense that something is wrong, they cannot find any Elites in the entire complex. The Elites are cloaked, setting up a checkmate move with which they can eliminate all of the Spartans at once...
2005-03-0900 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 4 - RegroupingBack at Delta Base, the Chief and Red Team prepare to join the fight against the Covenant. Green 2 makes his way back to the base in the captured Banshee, but not before almost being shot out of the sky by Blue Team. As everyone arrives at the base, Jack comes out to meet Candy, and they have a less than warm exchange. Before they can really lay into each other, though, they are called into the Briefing Room to talk to Lykurgus and the Chief. The four of them discuss their options, and decide to attempt encoding a message into...
2005-03-0200 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 3 - AftermathThe Praetor moves his command headquarters into the Olympia cave system. Soon after settling in, he is alerted to the presence of a very high-ranking Covenant religious official: the Cleric. A member of the religious elite, the Cleric proves himself to be a magnanimous and complimentary person, until his authority is questioned. When the Praetor introduces the Cleric to the Special Operations Commander, Anda Sofadee, the Cleric directly insults her competence based on that fact that she is a female. This eruption of anger on the part of the Cleric almost leads to a brawl between the Cleric and the...
2005-02-2300 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 2 - First StrikeThe Praetor, from the flagship of the Covenant fleet orbiting the planet, orders the invasion to begin. The plan calls for a Special Operations team to secure the cave in which the Codex is located, and then for a full invasion of the planet once the Codex is declared safe. Meanwhile, on the surface, Green Team is guarding the cave housing the alien structure when they are ambushed by the SpecOps Elites. After a quick but bloody struggle, Green 2 is ordered to flee from the cave to get re-enforcements. He protests, wishing to stay with his team, but is forced...
2005-02-1600 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Episode 1 - The Gathering StormThe Praetor, a high-ranking Covenant general, is brought before the Council to be interrogated after he rushed in to investigate a signal he believed was coming from the ancient Forerunner structure known as The Codex. His failure to alert the proper religious authorities made him the subject of great suspicion, but he is able to prove himself innocent of malicious intent. Due to his ledgendary skill, he is given command of the invasion of the planet Ariaos II and the capture of The Codex. Meanwhile, the Spartans detect the Covenant invasion force en route, and begin to make preparations for...
2005-02-0900 minEdgeworks EntertainmentTHE CODEX Announcement TrailerThe first movie released by the Codex Crew, this trailer was designed to build anticipation for the release of Episode 1, scheduled for February 9th 2005. After being announced on halo.bungie.org, so many people attempted to access the trailer that we used up our monthly quota of bandwidth in three and a half hours, and our server crashed. We got the site back up and running the next day, and the trailer remained one of our most popular videos ever since.
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