Shows
Astounding UniverseMicrobes on the MoveRelative to their body size, bacteria are among the fastest critters on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1007 min
Astounding UniverseEnd of the WorldOur intrepid duo predicts the predictable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-0306 min
Astounding UniverseLast Licks Why do dogs and cats keep on licking themselves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2707 min
Astounding UniverseLosing the Moon It's drifting farther away every year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-2006 min
2020-08-1305 min
Astounding UniverseBest Meteor Shower of the Year! Ancient comet dust rains down on our planet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-0606 min
2020-07-3005 min
Astounding UniverseIridescenceCloud color magic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2306 min
Astounding UniverseSky PrismsNo one sees a rainbow exactly like you do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1607 min
Astounding UniverseIt Came From BeyondMeet our galaxy's first interstellar visitor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0907 min
Astounding UniverseThat Fiery Orb If it's a big ball of gas, how come its edges are so sharp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-0205 min
Astounding UniverseSpinIs the earth slowing down? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2504 min
Astounding UniverseIt Fell From the SkyWhat's faster than a speeding bullet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1805 min
Astounding UniverseSlow DownImperceptible, that's what you are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1106 min
Astounding UniverseCratered MoonObserving the surface of the moon gives us clues of the history of the earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0407 min
Astounding UniverseRandom Take the million monkey challenge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2806 min
Astounding UniverseMicrobes on the MoveRelative to their body size, bacteria are among the fastest critters on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-2107 min
Astounding UniverseEnd of the WorldOur intrepid duo predicts the predictable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1406 min
Astounding UniverseLast LicksWhy do dogs and cats keep on licking themselves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0707 min
Astounding UniverseLosing the MoonIt's drifting farther away every year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-3006 min
Astounding UniverseIt Fell From the SkyWhat's faster than a speeding bullet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2305 min
Astounding UniverseSpace InvadersWe can't escape them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1608 min
Astounding UniverseBetelgeuseIs this infamous star about to go Nova? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0908 min
Astounding UniverseCoriolisFrom cannons to curve balls, this effect has us spinning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0212 min
Astounding UniverseOn Your Mark, Get Set, Spring!Can you outrun a mosquito? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2605 min
Astounding UniverseHeart of the Sun Celebrating the spring equinox with a peek at the invisible sun inside the sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1905 min
Astounding UniverseFloppy Ears Bomb sniffing dogs are getting a whole lot friendlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1205 min
Astounding UniverseThe Body ElectricWe're batteries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-0507 min
Astounding UniverseSunspotsIs our closest star about to do us a very big favor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2707 min
Astounding UniverseA Few of Bob's Favorite Things –-- that don't exist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-2008 min
Astounding UniverseBorders for SpaceThere's the signpost up ahead, but precisely where to put it is in question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1306 min
Astounding UniverseSpring MovesBob reveals the secrets of bridges, car tires and the Eiffel Tower! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0605 min
Astounding UniverseBad GasHow can so little do so much? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-3006 min
Astounding UniverseThe Anthropic PrincipleIs the universe life-friendly, and why did every bullet miss? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2306 min
Astounding UniverseGreenishWhy isn't the sun green? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1603 min
Astounding UniverseHaloesRing around the moon and the uncanny Heiligenschein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-0906 min
Astounding UniverseBlowin' in the WindThe Beaufort Scale and why 30 mph wind needs to be taken seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-0308 min
Astounding UniverseFallingHow come cats can survive a drop from high places? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-1408 min
Astounding UniverseIridescenceCloud color magic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-11-0706 min
Astounding UniverseHow Low Can You Go?A mighty B-flat from 250 million lights years away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-3106 min
Astounding UniverseWe're All OxygenThe moon, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-2405 min
Astounding UniverseZuben El GenubiNot the biggest or brightest, but it's got a heck of a backstory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1706 min
Astounding UniverseGetting it RightMillions of stars? Well, no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1008 min
Astounding UniverseNeutrinosA billion of 'em just passed through your fingernails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0305 min
Astounding UniverseAirglowHow we can see on a moonless night? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2604 min
Astounding UniverseHow High RU?And why is your coffee glowing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1906 min
Astounding UniverseFlat EarthYou mean, it's round? Proof for even hardcore disbelievers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-1206 min
Astounding UniverseBlunders in SpaceA space telescope on the far side of the moon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-0507 min
Astounding UniverseMilkomedaWe're on a collision course with our nearest galaxy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2909 min
Astounding UniverseA Really Big ShowHow far can we see? How far can we think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-2206 min
2019-08-1506 min
Astounding UniverseBest Meteor Shower of the YearAncient comet dust rains down on our planet every August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0806 min
Astounding UniverseBirthdaysWell it's my birthday too, yeah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-0104 min
Astounding UniverseMystery GasDo you know the three gases you're breathing in right now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2507 min
Astounding UniverseSecrets of Apollo 11Stories NASA didn't tell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1810 min
Astounding UniverseHot StuffHot Stuff - What could be as cool as you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1106 min
Astounding UniverseDark MatterWhat you get (gravitationally speaking), is what you don't see! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-0407 min
Astounding UniverseAtomizerMeet the world's heaviest sugar cube – and you're in it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2706 min
Astounding UniverseTake A BreathIf we're breathing out CO2, how can we help someone with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2006 min
Astounding UniverseSubtle ShadowsEven the Milky Way casts a shadow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1305 min
Astounding UniverseWater WorldIs the most common compound in the universe only found in liquid form on Earth? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-0606 min
Astounding UniverseShifting PolesIs magnetic north heading south anytime soon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-3007 min
Astounding UniverseCompass DogsFor dog lovers everywhere, a call to action -with a twist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2307 min
Astounding UniverseSunsets!Are you ready for the green flash and the blue sun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1607 min
Astounding UniverseRandomTake the million monkey challenge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-0206 min
Astounding UniverseMicrobes on the MoveRelative to their body size, bacteria are among the fastest critters on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2507 min
Astounding UniverseThe End of the WorldOur intrepid duo predicts the predictable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1806 min
Astounding UniverseLast LicksWhy do dogs and cats keep on licking themselves? The answer will surprise you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-1107 min
Astounding UniverseLosing the Moon It's drifting farther away every year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-0406 min
Astounding UniverseIt Fell From the SkyWhat's faster than a speeding bullet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2805 min
Astounding UniverseHeart of the SunCelebrating the spring equinox with a peek at the invisible sun inside the sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2105 min
Astounding UniverseOn Your Mark, Get Set, Spring!Can you outrun a mosquito? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-1405 min
Astounding UniverseSpace InvadersWe can't escape them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-0708 min
Astounding UniverseSlow DownImperceptible, that's what you are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2806 min
Astounding UniverseCoriolis From curve balls to cannons, this effect has us spinning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2112 min
Astounding UniverseFloppy EarsAirport security dogs are getting a whole lot friendlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-1405 min
Astounding UniverseThe Body ElectricWe're batteries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0707 min
Astounding UniverseSunspotsIs our closest star about to do us a very big favor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-3107 min
Astounding UniverseA Few of Bob's Favorite Things ....that don't exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2408 min
Astounding UniverseBlood Moon EclipseIt's going to be a humdinger!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1707 min
Astounding UniverseIt Came From BeyondMeet our galaxy's first interstellar visitor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1007 min
Astounding UniverseThat Fiery OrbIf it's a big ball of gas, how come its edges are so sharp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-0305 min
Astounding UniverseSpinIs the earth slowing down? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-2704 min
Astounding UniverseA Swing in Your StepGalileo takes it all in stride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-2005 min
Astounding UniverseFrozen LakesThere's a mystery down below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1305 min
Astounding UniverseBad GasHow can so little do so much? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-0606 min
Astounding UniverseThe Anthropic PrincipleIs the universe life-friendly? And while we're at it, why did every bullet miss? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2906 min
Astounding UniverseGreenishWhy Isn't the Sun Green? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2203 min
Astounding UniverseHaloesRing around the moon and the uncanny Heiligenschein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-1506 min
Astounding UniverseDial Tone - Astounding UniverseSecrets of an iconic sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0805 min
Astounding UniverseKerosene. - Astounding UniverseIt took us to the moon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0104 min
Astounding UniverseStarry Night - Astounding UniverseWith all those stars, why isn't night as bright as day? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2503 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 58 Dummy Lib And Bob Berman-NeptuneThe title says it all. Harry is tired of being treated like a dummy. He wants to liberate dummies around the country and the full weight of the liberation movement will fall heavily on Steve if he keeps treating Harry as a second class citizen. Oh, and one more thing. Harry wants to be called a wooden American from now on. Bob Berman finishes up his series on the planets with Neptune. Interesting factoids. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-04-1119 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 57 Timeboy And Bob Berman-UranusHarry is Timeboy, a superhero who can impact time. He knows when that chair is going to collapse. He can go back to your childhood and give your mother a good talking to if you've turned into a delinquent. He foils the crook who's about to come through the door and rob the station. Plus, Bob Berman, in his penultimate interview talks about Uranus in our continuing series on the planets. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-04-0418 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 56 The Dollar Store And Bob Berman-SaturnEverything in the store is a dollar. No really. You want a box of toothpicks? That'll be a dollar. You want one toothpick? That'll be a dollar. A rocket ship, a dollar. 50 cents? That'll cost you a dollar. Plus Bob Berman, astronomer talks about Saturn in our continuing series on the planets. See previous podcasts to get them all. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-03-2820 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 55 Suction Cups And Bob Berman-JupiterSteve decides to write a script to make the show more interesting. As he writes, the reality kicks in. For instance, Harry now has suction cups on his hands and feet and is crawling up the building into the studio. When Steve writes that the suction cups fail...well guess what happens. Bob Berman, astronomer, is talking about Jupiter this week. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-03-2120 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 54 The Store 4 And Bob Berman-MarsThe CWMD store is open again and for those who remember the last time it was, it has anything and everything. You wanna hole for instance? What kind? Pinholes, blackholes, mouseholes, Andy Warhols, keyholes, doughnut holes, knotholes, holes for your sock and holes for your flute. You get the idea. The Store has everything. Plus, Bob Berman, astronomer, is talking about Mars on this continuing series on the planets. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-03-1420 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 53 Lost Socks And Bob Berman-EarthSteve decides to give all the socks he's lost over the decades amnesty and they start arriving at the station. They're not always happy about their long lost absence. Oh yea. Plus, Bob Berman, astronomer talks about Earth in this continuing series on the planets. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-03-0720 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 52 A Mouthful And Bob Berman-VenusAll the songs and routines are real mouthfuls today. Steve and Harry do "Who's on First" and they sing a couple of real tongue twisting songs. Plus, Bob Berman, astronomer talks about Venus in this continuing series on the planets. Listen to his podcast, Astounding Universe https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jim-metzner/astounding-universe
2018-02-2820 min
Conversations With My DummyCWMD 51 The Store And Bob Berman-MercuryThe Store is open again and this place makes Walmarts look like a little mom and pop shop. You want Gone With The Wind? Which version? You want the one written on sheet metal? The one where all the letters are blurry? The one where Tara is replaced with Flatbush? The one where every other page is missing? The one written upside down? The one where all the vowels have been eliminated or the one in Braille? As we said, the store has everything. Also, Bob Berman, famed astronomer, begins his 8 part series on the planets. First up-Mercury. Listen to...
2018-02-2118 min