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Rabbit Hole of Research40.1: The mini recap: Exploring StretchingIn this mini recap of Episode 40: Mr Fantastic and Stretching, the Rabbit Hole of Research crew — return to the basement studio to stretch out the implications of our Fantastic Four series finale on Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic. Hosts Joe, Georgia, and Nick revisit the most mind-bending moments from Episode 40 and riff on the handwavium, elasticity, and bio-speculation behind one of Marvel’s most fascinating mutations. From real-life freakshow “Rubber Man” Clarence H. Alexander” to calorie math and the physics of Reed’s parachute trick, we connect pop culture, speculative biology, and a little cinematic critique. Plus, we offer a s...
2025-07-3028 min
Rabbit Hole of ResearchEP 40: Fantastic 4 series: Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards): StretchingIn Episode 40 of Rabbit Hole of Research, we conclude our Fantastic Four series by stretching the limits of biology—literally. With special guest Maria Dowell, MD, pediatrician at Laurie Children’s Hospital and faculty at Northwestern, we explore the anatomy, biomechanics, and energy demands behind Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic. From the physics of skin elasticity to the implausibility of flexible bones, we unravel what it would take for a human body to elongate, reshape, and rebound like a superhero. We also examine insect proteins like resilin, speculate on non-Newtonian extracellular matrices, and calculate how many Big Macs it woul...
2025-07-2359 min
Rabbit Hole of ResearchEP 37: Fantastic 4 series: InvisibilityIn Episode 37 of Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia are joined by writer and cultural critic Nick Ulanowski to kick off their Fantastic Four series with a deep dive into one of the most mysterious superpowers in comics: invisibility. Centering on Sue Storm—the Invisible Woman—they explore the speculative biology, comic book origins, and strange science behind what it would take for a human to vanish from sight.From chameleon chromatophores to light-bending metamaterials, they unravel what makes invisibility work across nature, fiction, and theoretical physics. The conversation touches on early mythological artifacts like...
2025-06-1157 min
Rabbit Hole of Research36.1: The mini recap: Exploring LokiIn this mini companion to Episode 36: Loki, Satire and Chaos, the Rabbit Hole of Research team offers a fast-paced recap of their conversation with author Kurt Baumeister, whose novel Twilight of the Gods reimagines Loki as a postmodern, ethically ambiguous figure. They revisit themes of mythology, chaos, and satire, explore AI as a digital trickster, and add new pop culture figures to their growing pantheon of modern Lokis—including Gwenpool, Jinx from Arcane, and Harley Quinn. The crew also field a listener question on where to start with Doctor Doom and share what they’re watching and reading—from The Re...
2025-06-0415 min
Drunken Pen Writing Podcast#130: Massacre At The Comic Shop With Nick UlanowskiWe sit down with author Nick Ulanowski to discuss the Kickstarter for his upcoming novel, Massacre at the Comic Shop. We also discuss book promotion, publishing work as an indie author, and at the end of the episode Nick reads one of his great poems. There's a lot of great information throughout this episode and even more laughs.
Check out Nick's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingauthor/massacre-at-the-comic-shop
You can also follow him on
Twitter: @StarvingAuthor
Instagram: @cynical_but_fun
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.ulanowski/
2023-04-1158 min
Apollo City Comics PodcastNick Ulanowski - Massacre At The Comic Shop - ACC 144We have writer, poet, and creator of Starving Author Press, Nick Ulanowski! We talk about bridging the gap from novels to comics, horror in various mediums, and how life can fuel our art. Support his Kickstarter now!
Kickstarter & Links:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingauthor/massacre-at-the-comic-shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StarvingAuthorPress?ref=shop_sugg_market
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2023-03-3158 min