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What The If?Walking on IO with Robin Andrews! (Encore)We're taking a break this week while Philip recovers from the 'double-whammy' of flu and COVID boosters. (Science works, but sometimes it makes you nap!) However, we couldn't let January 7th pass unnoticed. On this day in 1610, Galileo first spotted Jupiter's moon, Io. To celebrate, we’ve unlocked the vault for an encore of one of our most popular episodes ever. Strap in for a tour of a lava-covered world with Robin Andrews in... "Walking on IO". ---- DR. ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWS, science writer for The NY Times, National Geographic, Scientific American, and many more, joins us with an IF th...
2026-01-0858 minWhat The If?
What The If?DNA EDITING Goes Mainstream!What if gene editing treatments become commonplace? Explore a world where a single DNA letter gets fixed with just three little shots, transforming deadly genetic disorders into manageable conditions. Babies born unable to clear toxic ammonia from their bodies now thrive after a simple genetic correction. Future treatments could target everything from sickle cell anemia to cystic fibrosis with similar precision. Imagine celebrating your bar mitzvah with a shot that cures your ancestral lactose intolerance, or future space travelers editing their genes for better bone density in zero-G. Just one microscopic change – like fixing a computer program's typo – can mean the...
2025-05-1647 minWhat The If?
What The If?RESISTANCE Training EXTREME!What if you could build up a resistance to absolutely anything through repeated exposure? Inspired by the real-life story of Tim Friede, who injected himself with increasing doses of snake venom until he developed immunity, this episode explores a world where humans can become resistant to gravity, car crashes, or even anvils to the head. From specialized training centers at the mall that progressively drop heavier objects on your skull to high school gym classes where kids graduate from Barbie cars to full-sized vehicles, discover how society would transform if human biology could adapt to literally anything. We explore how...
2025-05-0950 minWhat The If?
What The If?OLYMPICS Of The Solar System! (Encore)Note from Philip: Matt and Gaby are both on assignment this week, so we proudly present an encore of one of our most popular episodes ever. ——— We welcome our newest Patreon supporter, Martin from Frankfurt, Germany! Inspired by the Paris Olympics which open today, we imagine Olympic events spread across the solar system in the year 3024! High jumps on the Moon, luge races on asteroids, and synchronized swimming in Titan's methane lakes. Athletes train in centrifuges to prepare for different gravities, while spectators watch solar sail races near the Sun. The episode explores the physics of sports in various planetary condit...
2025-03-1448 minWhat The If?
What The If?The Great GARBAGE Apocalypse!Imagine a world where garbage grows faster than we can handle it. From towering mountains of trash transforming Central Park into a burn pit, to fashionable gas masks becoming the next big trend, to super-sized Pizza Rats dragging entire pies down subway stairs - Matt touches on what happens when our waste production spirals out of control. Discover the fascinating science behind Norway's garbage-to-energy programs, learn why your building's trash chute might be too small for modern waste, and find out how launching garbage into space could create daily meteor showers. Whether we end up building higher and higher on...
2025-02-1049 minThe Firm & Fast Golf Podcast
The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastODG Series #6 with Philip Truett on Herbert Fowler and related off piste golfing mattersA recent trip to Walton Heath afforded me an opportunity to meet with Philip Truett at his home at Walton on the Hill. Philip recently co-authored a biography on William Herbert Fowler, entitled 'A Matter of Course'. The book paints a brilliant picture of a life well lived, not without a modicum of drama. Fowler by all accounts was a by-product of his time and social standing, who undoubteldy left an indelible mark on golf both in the UK and the USA. We mainly stay on topic or at the very least always return to the vicinity...
2024-07-121h 31What The If?
What The If?Meet The Star Trek COMPUTER!Matt & Gaby are away on assignment! So I'm alone here in the studio, presenting you with an encore presentation of my conversation with the Star Trek computer which aired last year and became one of our most popular episodes ever. Enjoy! -- Philip ---- 🚀 Blast off to the 23rd Century in this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of "What The IF?" Join your host, Philip, as he chats with an unexpected guest straight from the Starship Enterprise: the ship's Computer herself! 💻 Take a deep dive into the quirky world of Star Trek and unravel the enigmatic personality behind the Enterprise's AI. Learn...
2024-05-101h 19What The If?
What The If?SLEEP No More!Hey, "What The IF" fans! This is Philip, and together with Gaby, we've brewed up a sleep-deprived adventure in our latest episode. We dive into the world of micro naps, inspired by chinstrap penguins and their thousand daily snoozes. Imagine a world where humans, just like these penguins, nod off hundreds of times a day. How would our jobs, cars, and even sports adapt? From vigilant parenting to the evolution of traffic laws, we explore the hilarious and intriguing consequences of this sleep-pattern switch. Buckle up for a journey through a world punctuated by mini-naps and discover the surprisingly profound...
2023-12-1051 minWhat The If?
What The If?Silent But DEADLYHey there, science enthusiasts and curious minds! It's Gaby and Philip here from What The IF, and we've got a hilariously explosive episode for you! 🌌💥 Thanks to our devoted listener SpaceViking from Sweden, we're diving into a side-splitting, yet scientifically intriguing question: 'What the if... Flatulence possessed lethal properties?' Imagine a world where a simple fart could be a matter of life and death! Join us as we navigate this fragrant minefield, discussing the chemical composition of flatulence, its impact on the environment, and, most importantly, its potential as a deadly force. We guarantee giggles and gasps of amazement, as we...
2023-11-1744 minWhat The If?
What The If?Throw It ALL In The CRISPR!Hi there, Gaby and Philip here from the "What The If" podcast! In our latest episode, we're slicing into the sensational world of CRISPR - that revolutionary genetic editing tool. Join us as we dissect the New York Times headline about using CRISPR to make chickens resistant to bird flu. We delve into the science behind CRISPR, its potential to change the genetic makeup of organisms, and its limitations. Our conversation ventures into the ethical dilemmas of gene editing, the future of fighting diseases, and the ever-evolving battle between humans and viruses. This episode is a rollercoaster ride of science...
2023-11-1044 minWhat The If?
What The If?Ultra QUIET City!Our newest listener, Suzanne, asks, "What The IF cars didn't have horns?" It's a question we all ask on those days when the traffic jam outside our window seems to have no sense of decency! Gaby, Matt and Philip imagine the world-changing ramifications of quiet cars and an even quieter planet. Utopia or Dystopia? Tune in and find out, and shhhhh.... this is a fun one! --- Check out our membership rewards! Visit us at Patreon.com/Whattheif Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us...
2023-10-2743 minWhat The If?
What The If?BULK Over Beauty!Hey there, science aficionados! It's Gaby, Matt, and Philip here. Ever wondered what would happen if nature's playbook was rewritten, where "survival of the fittest" strictly meant "survival of the strongest"? Dive into a world where raw power dictates evolution, and the scales of nature tip in favor of pure brawn. From peacocks that can flip tigers to other jaw-dropping power shifts in the animal kingdom, we explore the thrilling and often hilarious implications of a muscle-bound ecosystem. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we challenge, laugh, and marvel at the unexpected twists of nature! --- Check out our...
2023-10-2043 minWhat The If?
What The If?Martinis On VENUS!Hey there, fellow science enthusiasts! It's Philip, Gaby, and Matt, back with another electrifying episode. Thanks to a stellar challenge from our Super Iffer, Dan from Colorado, we're diving into the tantalizing question: Can we make Venus habitable? Together, we embark on an epic Venutian journey, weaving together the chemistry of sulfuric acid and table sugar, the unexpected utility of garbage, and the delightful twist of martinis. Are you ready to reimagine a planet with us? Dive in, and let's explore the cosmos, one "IF" at a time! --- Check out our membership rewards! Visit us at Patreon.com/Whattheif ...
2023-10-1339 minWhat The If?
What The If?BEES Control The Weather!Hey there, science enthusiasts! Gaby and Philip here, and we're about to take you on a flight of fancy you won't forget. Ever imagined a world where bees don't just buzz around but actually have the power to control the weather? 🐝⛈️ Dive into the hive with us as we ponder this extraordinary "What The IF" scenario! From sun showers to thunderous buzz-storms, let's explore the ripple effects of giving these tiny wonders such meteorological might. Prepare for a forecast you never saw coming! --- Check out our membership rewards! Visit us at Patreon.com/Whattheif Got an IF of your own? Wa...
2023-10-0644 minWhat The If?
What The If?Scoop Of EARTH!Hold onto your seats as Philip and Matt take you on a space adventure like no other! This time, we're asking the zany question: What if we took a random scoop of Earth and sent it to another celestial body? Get ready to delve into the intricacies of the OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu and what it might mean to do something similar—but in reverse. Trust us; you don't want to miss this cosmic rollercoaster! --- Check out our membership rewards! Visit us at Patreon.com/Whattheif Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea fo...
2023-09-2942 minWhat The If?
What The If?Alien MUMMIES!Hey there, science enthusiasts! It's Philip, Matt, and Gaby back at it with another riveting episode of "What The IF?". Ever imagined aliens stranded on Earth, akin to Mark Watney from "The Martian"? Dive deep with us into this whimsical scenario. What if they're just like us, on a cosmic road trip, only to face the misfortune of a "flat tire"? We'll explore the adventures, misadventures, and the sheer hilarity of extraterrestrial explorers. And of course, there are mummies! (Oh, did we mention there are puns? Matt's got centuries of them!) Join us in this roller-coaster ride through space, time...
2023-09-1634 minWhat The If?
What The If?X-Ray Vision!Hey folks, it's Matt, Gaby, and Philip here with a brand new episode that's all about peering into the unseen — a deep dive into the world of X-rays! Ever wondered how those eerie skeletal images at the doctor's office come to be? We've got you covered. And we're not stopping at the medical uses; we're cranking it up a notch to explore X-ray vision as if it were a superpower. That's right, we're blending hard science with pure imagination, all while keeping the conversation as light as a photon. So grab your lab coat or your favorite comfy chair—this epis...
2023-09-0846 minWhat The If?
What The If?Human SWARM!Hey there, science enthusiasts! It's Philip here. Remember to don your goggles, hazmat suits, and an open mind as Gaby Paniccia and I dive deep into one of the wildest "What The IF?" scenarios yet. Ever imagined a world where humans act like locusts? Yep, we're talking about full-blown human swarms! Whether you've found yourself amidst a swarm, led one, or even (dare I say) started one, join us for a thrilling exploration of this bizarre parallel universe. From Taylor Swift's super-fans to the fascinating behavior of locusts, this episode promises a roller-coaster of thought experiments and scientific insights. Don't...
2023-08-2559 minWhat The If?
What The If?Recording BRAINS!Hello, fellow science enthusiasts! It's Philip here, inviting you to dive into the latest episode of "What The IF?" with Gaby and me. This week, we stumbled upon an enthralling piece from the New York Times that tickled our curiosity and set the stage for our latest "IF." What's the "IF," you ask? Well, every week we pick one aspect of the universe, give it a little twist, and let our imaginations run wild as we explore the boundless consequences that unfold. In this episode, we're "Recording BRAINS!" Imagine a world where we could record our thoughts, memories, and emotions...
2023-08-1859 minWhat The If?
What The If?Space JUNK!Hey there, fellow Iffers! It's Philip here, and do I have a treat for you. Dive into our latest episode, "Space JUNK!", an electrifying rollercoaster of discoveries and discussions that might just be a tad messier than usual. But as Matt rightly asks, how different is that from our regular antics, right? Well, this episode is special. Not just because we dive deep into the vast expanse of space and the intriguing debris that dances within it, but also because this thrilling topic was suggested by none other than our super-duper iffer, Dan! So, grab your space helmets, make sure...
2023-08-1154 minWhat The If?
What The If?FROZEN Time Travel!In this episode of "What The IF?", we, Matt, Gaby, and Philip, start by musing about a hypothetical meal with a young, pre-beard Abraham Lincoln. We then explore the implications of the recent scientific discovery of worms resuscitated after being frozen for 46,000 years in Siberian permafrost. We dissect this extraordinary survival mechanism and examine its potential application to humans. The conversation culminates in an unusual scenario: walking into a Ben and Jerry's and requesting to be frozen for a similar time span. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the concept of time travel, drawing on a recent scientific discovery...
2023-08-0446 minWhat The If?
What The If?Space Vacuum MONSTERS!Today’s cover art is by our Super IFFer listener, Josh Haberman! It’s inspired by our episode “Underwater Civilizations” and he says, it’s inspired by something Gaby said in the show. Josh explains: “I think the description was along the lines of "We're setting up on a beach and marching out of the water are heavy metal merpeople blitzed out in whalebone armor with breathing bladders over their heads". I used jellyfish as the breathing bladders though I don't know if that would work science wise XD.”We thank you Josh! See more of Josh’s work on his homepage: ht...
2023-07-2854 minWhat The If?
What The If?Underwater CIVILIZATIONWelcome to the latest episode of "What The IF?" titled "Underwater Civilization". Join hosts Philip, Gaby, an insightful virologist from Rockefeller University, and Matt, a historian of science from New York University, as they embark on a fascinating journey through an alternate universe. This episode poses the thought-provoking question: "What if humans had evolved tool use while still living in the ocean?" Our hosts dive into the depths of this hypothetical scenario, exploring the scientific, philosophical, and practical implications of humanity's underwater evolution. From the adaptations necessary for underwater tool use to the societal structures that might have arisen in...
2023-07-2154 minWhat The If?
What The If?Radical SENSATIONS!Hold onto your headphones, folks! In this eye-opening episode of "What The If?", our intrepid podcasters, Philip, Matt, and Gaby, contemplate an unfathomable query from our Super Iffer listener and Patreon supporter Dan: What would happen to humanity if we developed without the sense of sight? Diving into uncharted territory, they'll tackle everything from biology to sociology, evolution to epistemology. They'll explore a realm where the remaining senses - smell, sound, and touch - are heightened and hold dominion. With playful banter, they discuss complex concepts like the potential development of unique sensory organs, similar to those found in certain...
2023-07-1450 minWhat The If?
What The If?LIFE from Phosphorous!In this exciting episode of "What The If?" Philip, Matt, and Gaby delve into a cosmic "What If?" scenario that's full of scientific discoveries and hilarious tangents. Imagine a universe filled with phosphorus! As much as you want, wherever you swing your arms. Our intrepid explorers uncover the surprisingly central role of phosphorus in our daily lives, making up about 1% of our bodies and playing a crucial role in everything from DNA to cell membranes. They explore the wacky world of phosphorus, taking us from the glowing screens of old-style televisions to the unexpected, and somewhat gross, tale of phosphorus...
2023-07-0744 minWhat The If?
What The If?Blade Runner REPLICANTSBlade Runner REPLICANTS by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2023-06-301h 17What The If?
What The If?Living FOREVER!On this riveting episode of "What The IF?", join hosts Philip and Gaby as they strap on their metaphorical goggles and gear to deep dive into the captivating question, "What the, if humans lived forever?" Sparkling with humor and brimming with curiosities, this episode takes an unexpected route through vampire TV shows and timeless Simpson episodes to delve into the implications of immortality. Gaby, the resident biologist, demystifies the concept of immortality, explaining the difference between immortality and invulnerability. Could living forever turn us into the ultimate scaredy-cats or maybe after a couple thousand years, we'd become thrill-seekers playing matador...
2023-06-2354 minWhat The If?
What The If?Meet The Star Trek COMPUTER!🚀 Blast off to the 23rd Century in this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of "What The IF?" Join your host, Philip, as he chats with an unexpected guest straight from the Starship Enterprise: the ship's Computer herself! 💻 Take a deep dive into the quirky world of Star Trek and unravel the enigmatic personality behind the Enterprise's AI. Learn about her mysterious origin story - a puzzle as complex as a quantum calculation wrapped up in a futuristic alloy casing. This isn't your typical chatbot; even in her unofficial vacation mode, she serves up her responses with a side of humor that will h...
2023-06-161h 19What The If?
What The If?MYST Linking Books to OTHER WORLDSHey there IF-ers, this is Philip and Matt coming at you with another mind-bending episode of "What The IF?" Dan, our listener and a super cool Patreon supporter, dropped a doozy of a concept on us. He got us thinking - what if we could craft whole worlds and eras with just a pen and some magical toad ink? Just like in the legendary video game, Myst. As you can imagine, this sparked a rollicking discussion full of laughter and quirky tangents. As we journeyed through this imagined multiverse, we stumbled upon the magic of modern gaming – procedural generation. It's wh...
2023-06-0254 minWhat The If?
What The If?REMOTE Control BRAINS!Ever pondered what it would be like if you could control anything with your brain, like a universal remote control? Buckle up, because on this episode of "What The If?", we're plunging headfirst into that uncanny realm! Our daring duo, Philip and Gaby, give a whole new meaning to "mind over matter," as they explore whether your brain could be the ultimate gadget. From bridging the gap for individuals with severed spinal cords, enabling them to regain control over their bodies, to musing about controlling a Roomba or, dare we say, an R2-D2-like device, they leave no stone...
2023-05-2656 minWhat The If?
What The If?ADA Lovelace - PROGRAMMER #1Get ready to hitch a ride in our time machine because this episode of "What The IF?" takes you all the way back to the 19th century, to have a virtual teatime chat with Lady Ada Lovelace herself. In this special 'computer time travel' edition, host Philip Shane leverages the magical AI abilities of ChatGPT to bring Ada to the mic, all the way from London (and the 1800s!). And boy, is she ready to party like it's 1843, complete with top hats, tea cakes, and trailblazing discussions on early computing. Hold onto your headphones as Philip and 'Ada' discuss her...
2023-05-221h 43What The If?
What The If?Robot CARS! With Robert PEPPERBuckle up, folks, because this podcast episode takes you on a wild ride! 🚗 Join Matt, Philip, and special guest Robert Pepper L2SFBC as they explore the wacky world of self-driving cars, from their mind-boggling technology to the potential impact on our everyday lives. As they discuss everything from Google's progress to the moral and ethical implications of autonomous vehicles, you'll be left wondering if you should just let go of the wheel and embrace this futuristic revolution. 🤖 But it's not all serious business; our hosts also share hilarious anecdotes about the good old days of landlines and dial-up phones. 📞 And, as a...
2023-04-1453 minWhat The If?
What The If?OXYGEN Overload!Hold your breath (or don't!) as Philip and Gaby take a lighthearted leap into the wacky world of doubled oxygen levels in this uproarious episode of "What The IF?" From the trendy oxygen bars of yesteryear to the confusing concentration gradients, our hosts explore the gas-tastic science behind our bodies' reactions to changes in oxygen levels. Philip recounts his oxygen bar encounter amidst the glitz and glamour of the Sundance Film Festival, while Gaby breaks down the concept of concentration gradients with just enough humor to keep you from gasping for air. Learn about the high-altitude edge that some athletes...
2023-04-0748 minWhat The If?
What The If?DINOSAUR Hospital!If you're a fan of dinosaurs, you won't want to miss this episode of "What The IF?" titled "Dinosaur Hospital!" Hosts Philip, Gaby, and Matt are joined by Garret and Sabrina from the "I Know Dino" podcast to discuss what it would be like to be a young doctor in a dinosaur hospital. They explore the challenges of caring for a variety of dinosaur species, from tiny compys to massive tyrannosaurs, and the unique injuries that they may have suffered. With fun banter and expert insights, the hosts and guests imagine the logistics of running a dinosaur hospital and even...
2023-03-2052 minWhat The If?
What The If?COSMIC String Attack!Buckle up, folks! The latest episode of "What The IF?" is an absolute cosmic ride. In this mind-bending episode we answer long time listener and Super IFFer Bill’s serious questions about cosmic strings. What the heck are those, you might ask? Well, they're not some kind of cool string instrument, but rather cosmological-scale things that could slice matter and cut out a thin slice of space. Yeah, we're not kidding - this stuff is straight out of a sci-fi movie! But fear not, young padawans and super-ifs-in-training! Philip, Gaby and Matt have got you covered with their signature humor an...
2023-03-1144 minWhat The If?
What The If?Ultra VAX? Bring It!(Producer's note: Kudos to our listener Gary from Atlanta who discovered a tech glitch in the previous upload of this episode. This is a fixed version. Thanks Gary, you are a super IFFer and super listener! -- Cheers, Philip) Build A Better Virus Trap? What the IF we could eradicate ALL VIRUSES from the planet? How would we do it? Can we create super NANO BOTS to protect us? Would you want nano bots inside you? (Philip says, “yes, please!”) A special episode in which we imagine a wonderful future, where the Queen of England gets well soon, and has a su...
2022-03-0252 minWhat The If?
What The If?Ultra VAX? Bring It!Build A Better Virus Trap? What the IF we could eradicate ALL VIRUSES from the planet? How would we do it? Can we create super NANO BOTS to protect us? Would you want nano bots inside you? (Philip says, “yes, please!”) A special episode in which we imagine a wonderful future, where the Queen of England gets well soon, and has a super awesome bejeweled box she can stay in, surrounded by Beefeaters wearing HAZMAT suits, and of course their silly hats. Imagine! Gaby guides us on a tour-de-force of sci and sci-fi towards a hopeful future where disease is rele...
2022-02-2551 minWhat The If?
What The If?NAKED Mars Rats!Terraforming via MOLE? In this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes -- when we tried out a new format called "Fantastic Voyage" -- Captain GABY takes us to the RED PLANET, and has brought along some of her favorite animals, naked mole rats, to help make the place livable, lovable, and lucrative. Who needs Elon Musk when you have naked mole rats leading the way? Is it possible to bring these real life creatures to Mars to slowly terraform it, cultivating the land from underneath, rebuilding the atmosphere, for eventual Earth-like living? Let's find out! Join documentary...
2021-08-2055 minWhat The If?
What The If?Multi-dimensional MAILBAG Explosion!An exhilarating, encore bonus show: Our listeners, the IFFers of the world, share their questions, comments, reactions and rants. The fantastic whirlwind of listener mail that Philip jousted and parried following the episode "Secrets Of Making A UFO DOCUMENTARY". A wide range of brilliant and bonkers thoughts from our audience! --- Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Want to support the...
2021-06-0437 minWhat The If?
What The If?Secrets Of Making A UFO DOCUMENTARYHi, Philip here, your humble narrator. In the wake (ahem) of the US Navy Tic Tac UFO's being in the news again, and following up on our awesome show last week with Mick West, I wanted to repost this very popular special episode. I am a documentary filmmaker and have made a number of science oriented films, including an extensive investigation into UFO's which I edited with Peter Jenning's at ABC News. One of the chapters I edited in that 2 hour documentary was a scientific investigation of the "alien abduction" phenomena, which included interviews with self-described "abductees" as well as...
2021-06-041h 04What The If?
What The If?Put A Man On The EARTH! - with Nancy AtkinsonIn honor of the announcement that NASA has chosen SPACE-X to build the Artemis lunar lander... and also in honor of Philip’s receiving his second shot of the Pfizer vaccine, we present this encore presentation! (Shh, what I really mean is that this shot has knocked me out good and I’ve got VAX HANGOVER and am stuck in bed until it passes. Don’t get me wrong, PRAISE SCIENCE for the vax! And... enjoy this super fun, very popular episode! — PS) —- It's Opposite Apollo Day! Our special guest today is Nancy Atkinson from Universe Today! Her amazing new book i...
2021-04-3044 minWhat The If?
What The If?WTiF Humans Spoke Like Animals?(Producer's note: What the if... you uploaded the wrong episode? Haha well today I found out. Nonetheless that previous episode was a great one, but here's the new one. Enjoy, and keep on Iffin'! -- Philip) Today's show was inspired by our listener and Super IFFer Charlie who wrote in from Knoxville, Tennessee and asked: "I thought how weird it would be if humans never had language to communicate and relied on basic sounds, grunts, and maybe even hand claps. So I was thinking: What the If Humans never developed language and relied solely on instincts and sounds like most...
2021-04-1356 minWhat The If?
What The If?That FIRST DAY Riding The VIRUS — One Year AgoA NOTE ABOUT THIS SPECIAL REBROADCAST: In commemoration of the one year anniversary of the start of the pandemic, and in honor of our amazing new Co-IFFer, super host Gaby Paniccia, we proudly present Gaby’s debut appearance on the show. One year ago this week… it was a scary time, with so much uncertainty, and with science as our only hope of grasping what was happening. Matt had seen a livestream in which Gaby was explaining COVID-19 and all that might happen, and her gift for science communication was so evident that we asked her to come on the show...
2021-04-0249 minWhat The If?
What The If?When COVID Was Young And Restless - 1 YEAR AGOA note about this special rebroadcast: Philip & Matt, always known for their keen eye for FASHION (just go with me on this…) found themselves fifty-three weeks ago observing that the newly minted PANDEMIC was going to change the way we comb our hair… and everything about WHAT WE WEAR! Listen to our innocence as we pondered whether this LOCKDOWN might last a few… WEEKS? Maybe a few months? A precious cultural artifact, fizzing with naïveté. We were a little bit NOSTRODOMUS, and a little bit Rock ‘N Roll. This was a fun episode when we made it, and looking back, it’s...
2021-03-2644 minWhat The If?
What The If?SLEEPY Sickness Returns!Our listener, and Super IFFer Supreme, Bill from Virginia asks: “WTIF we saw the return of the mysterious "Sleeping Sickness" that followed the 1918 pandemic?” Wake the IF! Join us as we imagine an outbreak in NEW YORK of this enigmatic pathogen that makes you very, very, very, very, sleepy. Sleepiness attacks THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS! What could possibly go wrong? — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too sm...
2021-03-1849 minWhat The If?
What The If?Eyes MILES Wide! Creatures With NEUTRINO VISON?Today's IF was sent to us by our awesome listener and Super IFFer Ruud Smit! Ruud asks us: "What the if our eyes could only see neutrinos?" Join Philip, Matt and Gaby on this incredible adventure into a world where creatures have eyes that are MILES, KILOMETERS, even KILOMILES long! What in the world (and on WHAT world?) would it be like to have NEUTRINO VISION? — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in yo...
2021-03-121h 00What The If?
What The If?NAKED Mars Rats!Terraforming via MOLE? Join documentary filmmaker Philip Shane, NYU Historian of Science Matthew Stanley, and Rockefeller University virologist Gaby Paniccia as we take a fantastic journey to learn the magical wonders of biology... up close... and in living AUDIO color! --- Like the show? Share your love for the IF by dropping a review on Apple Podcasts! itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Have you subscribed? Grab one (always free!) at pod.link/1250517051 and never miss an episode! Comments, questions, and more are welcome! Visit WhatTheIF.com/contact or email us at feedback@whattheif.com.
2021-03-0155 minWhat The If?
What The If?The NOISIEST Place In The GALAXY!!!!!!Welcome to our new WTIF show, where we use SCIENCE to build up -- and break down -- fabulous SCI-FI and FANTASY worlds! This week, we struggle to hear each other when we visit the gigantic city planet of CORUSCANT, the VERY NOISY capital of the STAR WARS galaxy. Hosted by documentary filmmaker Philip Shane, NYU Historian of Science Matthew Stanley, and Rockefeller University scientist Gaby Paniccia. --- Like the show? Share your love for the IF by dropping a review on Apple Podcasts! itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Have you subscribed? Grab one (always free!) at pod...
2021-02-2246 minWhat The If?
What The If?No COSMOS For You with Jo Marchant!This week on What The If? We have a very special guest, Jo Marchant. Jo has written multiple books like Decoding the Heavens and the Shadow King. She has a new book out called "The Human Cosmos: A Secret History of the Stars"! Check it out at https://www.jomarchant.com Jo comes to our show with the question: What the IF we couldn't see the stars!? Would the cosmos even exist? Would Galileo have even championed heliocentrism?! Who knows!? So buckle up for a wild ride where we try and see the stars through light pollution and cloudy skies!! — Go...
2021-02-191h 01What The If?
What The If?Junkyard GALAXY!Space JUNK! Space is just a JUNKYARD for ancient remnants of alien civilizations! Need a spare part for your FTL drive? Head on out into space, and get yourself to the scrap yard Oumuamua may have came from! — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Special thanks to Kyle Crichton for his help with the show. --- Want to support the show? Cl...
2021-02-0556 minWhat The If?
What The If?MIND MELD with a VIRUS!Every week, we DIVE into the human body, navigating our submersible, the good ship IF! Join documentary filmmaker Philip Shane, NYU Historian of Science Matthew Stanley, and Rockefeller University virologist Gaby Paniccia as we take a fantastic journey to learn the magical wonders of biology... up close... and in living AUDIO color! This week, we pilot the good ship IF into a VIRUS and we attempt a MIND MELD with it! Inspired by the X-Files, Gabi brings it back to the lab for a thorough INVESTIGATION, to dissect the fiction and we find a surprising bounty of FACTS! --- Like...
2021-02-0139 minWhat The If?
What The If?Ancient Babylonian INTERNET!The network of the ancients! Take a ride through history, to the days of the inventors of astrology, and get CONNECTED to the ancient Babylonian World Wide Web! Before the dot com bubble was even a thought! — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Special thanks to Kyle Crichton for his help with the show. --- Want to support the show? Click a...
2021-01-3057 minWhat The If?
What The If?Life Aboard ACHILLES SHIELDPrepare for battle, Trojans! It's time to gather your weapons and your SHIELD! Get ready as we head into Ancient Greece, to learn about the OTHER flat earth theory, the Earth is shaped...like ACHILLES SHIELD! — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Special thanks to Kyle Crichton for his help with the show. --- Want to support the show? Click a ra...
2021-01-2248 minWhat The If?
What The If?VAX Voyage DEBRIEF!Every week, we DIVE into the human body, navigating our submersible, the good ship IF! Join documentary filmmaker Philip Shane, NYU Historian of Science Matthew Stanley, and Rockefeller University virologist Gaby Paniccia as we take a fantastic journey to learn the magical wonders of biology... up close... and in living AUDIO color! This week, we debrief what we learned by riding INSIDE THE COVID VACCINE, and Gaby fills us in on how to DEBUNK ANTI-VAX rumors and conspiracy theories, and Matt asks about when kids might be able to get their VAX, too! --- Like the show? Share your love...
2021-01-1919 minWhat The If?
What The If?Edison VS Tesla - REMATCHThe FIGHT of the century, AGAIN?! This is the REMATCH of two of the most famous and ELECTRIC inventors. Hang on to your phone chargers, we're looking at your wireless charger folks! It's time to see who wins! EDISON OR TESLA! — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Special thanks to Kyle Crichton for his help with the show. --- Want to su...
2021-01-151h 09What The If?
What The If?Duck! WHITE BLOOD Cells Coming!Ride In The Covid Vaccine -- part deus! Every week, we DIVE into the human body, navigating our submersible, the good ship IF! Join documentary filmmaker Philip Shane, NYU Historian of Science Matthew Stanley, and Rockefeller University virologist Gaby Paniccia as we take a fantastic journey to learn the magical wonders of biology... up close... and in living AUDIO color! This week, we pilot the good ship IF into a syringe for a very, very chilly, very turbulent, super fast and amazing ride INSIDE THE COVID VACCINE! Hop in, and let's watch the cavalry ride to the rescue... inside you! ...
2021-01-1248 minWhat The If?
What The If?YouTube For Your BRAIN!Long time listener and Super IFFer Tom from Virginia asks: WTiF everyone's MEMORIES were recorded and available to all? Could you log in MEMORY SURF... in virtual reality? What would it be like? What would society be like? Are we headed there now? Strap on your imagination goggles and let's find out! — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Want to support th...
2021-01-0852 minWhat The If?
What The If?Ride The VACCINE!Happy New Year! For 2021, the WTIF Audiovision Network has created an amazing, all new show... FANTASTIC VOYAGE! Every week, we DIVE into the human body, navigating our submersible, the good ship IF! Join documentary filmmaker Philip Shane, NYU Historian of Science Matthew Stanley, and Rockefeller University virologist Gaby Paniccia as we take a fantastic journey to learn the magical wonders of biology... up close... and in living AUDIO color! This week, we pilot the good ship IF into a syringe for a very, very chilly, very turbulent, super fast and amazing ride INSIDE THE COVID VACCINE! Hop in, and let's...
2021-01-0531 minWhat The If?
What The If?SOLSTICE Special: Paul McAULEY Shrinks The SUN!Happy Holidays from WTiF! In honor of the SOLSTICE this week, we present an encore of one of our most popular episodes. Enjoy! --- The incredible Science Fiction author PAUL McAULEY joins us to celebrate episode 100! With a preview of the science behind his upcoming novel, WAR OF THE MAPS, Paul asks: What The IF we could save the Earth from the inevitable death of the Sun! It's gonna be a lotta work! First we've gotta MOVE the Earth outward when the Sun expands into a RED GIANT, then we need to HUDDLE UP close (!) when the Sun shrinks into...
2020-12-2546 minWhat The If?
What The If?Holiday Mailbag BONANZA!This week, we dive deep into the mailbag to give you multiple If! Alternate What the Ifs from other dimensions, its a Mailbag BONANZA! Sit back and enjoy this special holiday episodes where we get into the If's we didn't get to in 2020. Happy Holidays! — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Special thanks to Kyle Crichton for their help with the sh...
2020-12-1834 minWhat The If?
What The If?The VACCINE At The End Of The TUNNEL!The New York Times has an online test you can take to "Find Your Place in the Vaccine Line": https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/03/opinion/covid-19-vaccine-timeline.html Gaby, Matt and Philip discuss how far back in the line they are told to go (hint: Philip is WAAAAAYYYYY BACK, d'oh!). Where would YOU be in the line? Are you already in line? Are you gonna get in line? Gaby discusses the latest info on the creation and distribution of the vaccines that will save the world, get yer tickets now! --- Every week, Rockefeller University Virologist GABY PANICCIA explores the...
2020-12-1433 minWhat The If?
What The If?BLOCK (Party!) UNIVERSESuper IFFer Bill asked, WTiF we lived in a Block Universe? So we're having a Block Universe party! And we're learning what the heck a block universe is, and why TIME is many splendored thing. — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No idea is too small, or too big! --- Want to support the show? Click a rating or add a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app! it...
2020-12-1349 minWhat The If?
What The If?ABUNDANCE Run Amok! A Star Trek IF!Prepare to boldly go where no IFer has gone before! To the future of society, where we eliminated the need for money, and hunger is a thing of the past thanks to REPLICATORS! Inspired by Star Trek, super IFer Kyle Crichton comes to us with this week's IF! What The If We lived in a post-scarcity society?! The book mentioned in this episode is called "Trekonomics" written by Manu Saadia. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/27040338-trekonomics The NASA Artemis Accords can also be found here: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html — Got an IF of your ow...
2020-12-0446 minWhat The If?
What The If?Time Travel TRAFFIC JAM! With TOM MERRITT!POP into a parking spot at any point in time?! What The If there were a time travel TRAFFIC Jam?! Prep your flux capacitors, set your clocks to 1985, and get ready for a time BACK IN TIME! On this weeks episode we are joined by the ever talented Tom Merritt. 
 Tom is an award-winning independent tech podcaster and host of regular tech news and information shows. Tom hosts Sword and Laser, a science fiction and fantasy podcast, and book club with Veronica Belmont. Tom is also a writer, his latest book called “Trigor” which we’ve featured before, and can be found...
2020-11-2645 minWhat The If?
What The If?93 - EINSTEIN'S WAR - Part TwoFor Thanksgiving, a special encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes! Matt has a new amazing book! We dive into Professor Stanley's incredible story about how, while living through hunger, freezing and fear, the unknown and unheard of Professor Albert Einstein became... EINSTEIN. What The IF, we ask: World War I never, ever happened? Would Einstein have solved his Theory of Relativity sooner -- or, perhaps, NEVER AT ALL? REVIEW the show: itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 SUBSCRIBE for free: linktr.ee/whattheifshow Thanks & Keep On IFFin'! -- Philip & Matt
2020-11-2039 minWhat The If?
What The If?REINCARNATION, Let's Do This!Spooky children?! Past lives?! Astrology?! What could we possibly be talking about? What The If past lives, and reincarnation were real? On this episode, we talk about an article Philip found on NYTimes about reincarnation and how they actually considered the occult as scientific?! WHAT?! This if is dedicated to the comment section of this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/26/parenting/pretend-play-creepy-kids.html — Got an IF of your own? Want to have us consider your idea for a show topic? Send YOUR IF to us! Email us at feedback@whattheif.com and let us know what's in your imagination. No id...
2020-11-131h 19What The If?
What The If?A Video GAME That Steals Your BRAIN? With Dr. KIKI!YOUR BRAIN ON GAME What The If there were a VIDEO GAME that could take over your BRAIN? We're going into the arcade, so get your quarters or tokens ready. It's time to play POLYBIUS. So dust off your fanny packs, load them up with coins and get ready to get your BRAIN sucked out of your head. OUR GUEST STAR We are joined by a hero of Philip's, Dr. Kiki from the amazing podcast, This Week In Science! Dr. Kiki Sanford is is an American neurophysiologist and science communicator. After working at the University of California, Davis as a...
2020-09-1855 minWhat The If?
What The If?ONE Language For ALL?ONE Language For ALL? by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2020-06-1247 minWhat The If?
What The If?Crank Calling COVID!ATTACK OF THE KILLER 5G! How’s it going IFFers? We hope you’re keeping yourselves sane and busy in these crazy times. What with all the 5G antennas sending out COVID signals?!  Rockefeller University Virologist, GABY PANICCIA, our wonderful compatriot in all things viral, has returned to give us the details on this crazy conspiracy! Our very own Co-Host, Philip Shane, has even seen graffiti in Brooklyn saying “STOP 5G!” So, we want to know what the heck does 5G have to do with Coronaviruses? What The If…WE CRANK CALLED COVID?! Does 5G Cellular Technology even affect us? Is there ev...
2020-04-251h 08What The If?
What The If?106 - What The MONKEY? Part 2 of Our TWIS Special!Our TWIS Special, Part TWO! TWIS the IF? What The TWIS? You put your science in my what! It's a special, double stuffed, super combo show. Dr. Kiki invited us to bring the IF to her long-running public radio show and podcast, This Week In Science. In Part 1 we got some science up in the NEWS! Dr. Kiki, Justin & Blair invite Philip & Matt to join the insightful, hilarious and very, very bizarre news stories that fly around the roundtable this week. Now In Part 2: Join us as we take the NEWS to the IF! There was a really, really weird...
2019-08-131h 09What The If?
What The If?106 - What The MONKEY? Part 2 of Our TWIS Special!Our TWIS Special, Part TWO! TWIS the IF? What The TWIS? You put your science in my what! It's a special, double stuffed, super combo show. Dr. Kiki invited us to bring the IF to her long-running public radio show and podcast, This Week In Science. In Part 1 we got some science up in the NEWS! Dr. Kiki, Justin & Blair invite Philip & Matt to join the insightful, hilarious and very, very bizarre news stories that fly around the roundtable this week. Now In Part 2: Join us as we take the NEWS to the IF! There was a really, really weird...
2019-08-131h 09What The If?
What The If?105 - What The KIKI? Part 1 of Our TWIS Special!Our TWIS Special, Part ONE! TWIS the IF? What The TWIS? You put your science in my what! It's a special, double stuffed, super combo show. Dr. Kiki invited us to bring the IF to her long-running public radio show and podcast, This Week In Science. Here in Part 1 we get some science up in the NEWS! Dr. Kiki, Justin & Blair invite Philip & Matt to join the insightful, hilarious and very, very bizarre news stories that fly around the roundtable this week. In Part 2 join us as we take the NEWS to the IF! There was a really, really weird...
2019-08-1353 minWhat The If?
What The If?105 - What The KIKI? Part 1 of Our TWIS Special!Our TWIS Special, Part ONE! TWIS the IF? What The TWIS? You put your science in my what! It's a special, double stuffed, super combo show. Dr. Kiki invited us to bring the IF to her long-running public radio show and podcast, This Week In Science. Here in Part 1 we get some science up in the NEWS! Dr. Kiki, Justin & Blair invite Philip & Matt to join the insightful, hilarious and very, very bizarre news stories that fly around the roundtable this week. In Part 2 join us as we take the NEWS to the IF! There was a really, really weird...
2019-08-1353 minWhat The If?
What The If?103 - Alastair Reynolds!Best selling author ALASTAIR REYNOLDS is our guest! He's Philip's favorite author on the planet and one of the world's most popular Science Fiction writers. Al brings a whopper of an IF, loosely inspired by one of his newest stories, "Different Seas" which he wrote for the new prophetic anthology, "TWELVE TOMORROWS" from MIT Press. WTiF Elon Musk sent a bunch of dummy bots to the red planet into whose bodies we could transport ourselves, via telepresence, and explore from the comfort of our own home? It's just like being there! But WTiF there's other bots being run around the...
2019-07-231h 05What The If?
What The If?103 - Alastair Reynolds!Best selling author ALASTAIR REYNOLDS is our guest! He's Philip's favorite author on the planet and one of the world's most popular Science Fiction writers. Al brings a whopper of an IF, loosely inspired by one of his newest stories, "Different Seas" which he wrote for the new prophetic anthology, "TWELVE TOMORROWS" from MIT Press. WTiF Elon Musk sent a bunch of dummy bots to the red planet into whose bodies we could transport ourselves, via telepresence, and explore from the comfort of our own home? It's just like being there! But WTiF there's other bots being run around the...
2019-07-231h 05What The If?
What The If?100 - Paul McAULEY Shrinks The SUN!The incredible Science Fiction author PAUL McAULEY joins us to celebrate episode 100! With a preview of the science behind his upcoming novel, WAR OF THE MAPS, Paul asks: What The IF we could save the Earth from the inevitable death of the Sun? It's gonna be a lotta work! First we've gotta MOVE the Earth outward when the Sun expands into a RED GIANT, then we need to HUDDLE UP close when the Sun shrinks into a WHITE DWARF. Yep, Paul treats us to some EPIC ENGINEERING and ultra vivid SOLAR SCIENCE. --- PAUL McAULEY'S first novel won the Philip...
2019-07-0246 minWhat The If?
What The If?100 - Paul McAULEY Shrinks The SUN!The incredible Science Fiction author PAUL McAULEY joins us to celebrate episode 100! With a preview of the science behind his upcoming novel, WAR OF THE MAPS, Paul asks: What The IF we could save the Earth from the inevitable death of the Sun? It's gonna be a lotta work! First we've gotta MOVE the Earth outward when the Sun expands into a RED GIANT, then we need to HUDDLE UP close when the Sun shrinks into a WHITE DWARF. Yep, Paul treats us to some EPIC ENGINEERING and ultra vivid SOLAR SCIENCE. --- PAUL McAULEY'S first novel won the Philip...
2019-07-0246 minWhat The If?
What The If?85 - WTiF NASA Asked YOU For Help? - #NASAsocial At KSC & The Planetary Society's DAY OF ACTIONWhat the IF... Big ol' NASA asked little ol' YOU for HELP? Could you do it? What would you do? This week: a special report from Philip after his two adventures volunteering on behalf of the famous American space agency. First, at the Kennedy Space Center where he was invited to participate in the #NASAsocial program, providing social media outreach by sharing his incredible experiences BEHIND THE SCENES of the SpaceX #CrewDragon Demo-1 mission. #NasaSocial #CrewDragon Then, in Washington, DC, participating behind the scenes at the US CAPITOL with The Planetary Society's DAY OF ACTION, where more than 100 society members...
2019-03-1946 minWhat The If?
What The If?70 - Victory Over GRAVITY!70 - Victory Over GRAVITY! by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-11-2751 minWhat The If?
What The If?70 - Victory Over GRAVITY!70 - Victory Over GRAVITY! by Philip Shane & Matt…
2018-11-2751 minWhat The If?
What The If?70 - Victory Over GRAVITY!70 - Victory Over GRAVITY! by Philip Shane & Matt…
2018-11-2751 minWhat The If?
What The If?69 - Dummies VS Gravity!69 - Dummies VS Gravity! by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-11-2042 minWhat The If?
What The If?69 - Dummies VS Gravity!69 - Dummies VS Gravity! by Philip Shane & Matt S…
2018-11-2042 minWhat The If?
What The If?60 - See The RADIO WAVES All Around YOU! The Science & Wonder Of Electromagnetic Fields60 - See The RADIO WAVES All Around YOU! The Science & Wonder Of Electromagnetic Fields by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-09-1747 minWhat The If?
What The If?49 - OUMUAMAUA Has It's Eyes On YOU49 - OUMUAMAUA Has It's Eyes On YOU by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2018-07-0352 minWhat The If?
What The If?49 - OUMUAMAUA Has It's Eyes On YOU49 - OUMUAMAUA Has It's Eyes On YOU by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-07-0352 minWhat The If?
What The If?48 - The Girl Scouts Make A STARGATE48 - The Girl Scouts Make A STARGATE by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-06-2745 minWhat The If?
What The If?47 - The Early Bird Gets The WORMHOLE47 - The Early Bird Gets The WORMHOLE by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-06-2030 minWhat The If?
What The If?46 - WTiF There's ANIMALS On MARS? Cute Ones!46 - WTiF There's ANIMALS On MARS? Cute Ones! by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-06-121h 02What The If?
What The If?43 - The World According To Greek Weirdos43 - The World According To Greek Weirdos by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-05-2339 minWhat The If?
What The If?42 - SuperMegaUltraHyperConnectedWORLD!42 - SuperMegaUltraHyperConnectedWORLD! by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-05-1643 minWhat The If?
What The If?41 - M.I.T., The Mysterious Inter-Terrestrial41 - M.I.T., The Mysterious Inter-Terrestrial by Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia
2018-05-0950 minWhat The If?
What The If?24 - Alien Abduction: PRO TIPS!DEAR ALIEN ABDUCTEES: Please help us out, take pictures! Also, can we get AIRLINES to pick us up at home, while we're sleeping, too??? It'd be so much more CONVENIENT. And we also have some REQUESTS for ALIENS WHO ARE ABDUCTING PEOPLE: what's a poor SKEPTIC gotta do to get picked up??? 'Cause that would be awesome, ok, thanks. Also, PRO TIPS for potential abductees. HELP US OUT, KIDS! Sleep with your camera in your pocket! Crucial information for EVERYONE in this special holiday edition (!!!) of WTiF, with your host, Philip Shane, flying solo, without a SEATBELT but with a...
2017-12-291h 42What The If?
What The If?24 - Alien Abduction: PRO TIPS!DEAR ALIEN ABDUCTEES: Please help us out, take pictures! Also, can we get AIRLINES to pick us up at home, while we're sleeping, too??? It'd be so much more CONVENIENT. And we also have some REQUESTS for ALIENS WHO ARE ABDUCTING PEOPLE: what's a poor SKEPTIC gotta do to get picked up??? 'Cause that would be awesome, ok, thanks. Also, PRO TIPS for potential abductees. HELP US OUT, KIDS! Sleep with your camera in your pocket! Crucial information for EVERYONE in this special holiday edition (!!!) of WTiF, with your host, Philip Shane, flying solo, without a SEATBELT but with a...
2017-12-291h 42What The If?
What The If?6 - When Logic Lets You Down6 - When Logic Lets You Down by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2017-09-0435 minWhat The If?
What The If?5 - Fear The Cookies & Tea Apocalypse5 - Fear The Cookies & Tea Apocalypse by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2017-08-1843 minWhat The If?
What The If?4 - How Many Brains Does It Take To Fill The Albert Hall?4 - How Many Brains Does It Take To Fill The Albert Hall? by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2017-07-2340 minWhat The If?
What The If?3 - Time Dilation, From Head To Toe3 - Time Dilation, From Head To Toe by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2017-07-1831 minWhat The If?
What The If?2 - Attack Of The Therapy Bots2 - Attack Of The Therapy Bots by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2017-07-0332 minWhat The If?
What The If?1 - Astronomy Smells1 - Astronomy Smells by Philip Shane & Matt Stanley
2017-06-1934 min