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The Physics and Biology of Extreme Performance
We explore extreme performance with author, ultramarathoner and Air Force engineer Hayley Reese Chow. From the runner's“second wind” and space travel…
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
1:08:00
Season 2 recap and a Happy New Year
A New Year’s Eve Season 2 recap where the crew revisits standout moments and guests, celebrates hitting 13K+ downloads across 6 continents, and rings in…
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
24:00
RHR Season 2 Finale: What Makes a Christmas Movie? (And Is Die Hard One?)
Season 2 finale: Mary Schons and Kat Sterbenc join us to close out season 2, and settle (or escalate) the eternal question: is Die Hard a Christmas…
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
1:16:30
Gremlins recap: A Mini Batch
In this mini recap of Episode 50, we clean up after the Gremlins, and explore if immortal jellyfish might explain the Mogwai lifecycle.
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
12:00
Gremlins and Holiday Science
What do WWII pilots, bioengineering, and E.T. have in common? The crew dives into the strange science and pop‑culture legacy of Gremlins with special…
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
1:07:01
Heart to Heart
In this mini recap of Episode 49, we dive back into the science of hearts, clear up a few nerdy mistakes, and talk about media we have been digging.
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
11:00
The Heart of a Superhero
We crack open the human heart with guest bioengineer Dr. Rengasayee “Sai” Veeraraghavan, we cover everything from real-world nano-physiology to the wild…
 • Jotham Austin, II PhD, Nick Elizalde, and Georgia Geis
1:13:01
The Rabbit Hole of Research
The Rabbit Hole of Research
On The Rabbit Hole of Research podcast our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. And hopefully learn a few facts that you can impress your friends with at a party!
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