From Art to Atoms: The Ultimate Curiosity Show

As Michael and Brandon conclude their three part series on science and religion, they discuss the ways in which the two areas of study can peacefully coexist within the human psyche.

For the second installment in their three-part series, Brandon and Michael discuss the perspectives science and religion take on the topic of what happens after we die - while also addressing the plausibility of ghosts in both frameworks. And it's another episode where Brandon manages to work in an explanation offered by string theory!

This week, Brandon and Michael set out on another three-part series, this time, exploring two topics often pitted against each other: science and religion. But the guys argue that despite their differences, the two areas can actually get along! (Just like Michael and Brandon!) In this first episode, they tackle the topic of evolution and how Darwin himself was a devoutly religious man, who believe...

This week, Michael and Brandon discuss their newest obsession: the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series by Matt Dinniman. Join them as they talk about all the humor of the books, as well as dive into the timeliness of the story as a reflection for the world in which we live.

Join Michael and Brandon as they explore the exotic landscape of the human body as canvas in the realm of tattoos! They explore the tribal origins of the practice, and their commonplace nature in modern pop culture--an interesting discussion, especially given the fact that one of our hosts has tattoos and the other has none. We'll give you a hint: it's not the one you might be expecting!

After last week's "Weird Science" discussion, Brandon and Michael decide to do a deep dive into discovering the history of the Voyager space probes, launched in the '70s and still going strong, billions of miles away, some 50 years later. The guys talk about the feat of engineering these little probes are, as well as the greater purpose they serve as a commentary on humanity itse...

Join Michael and Brandon as they return from their winter break to discuss weird yet interesting science facts all from one of Michael's favorite websites, IFL Science. From the world's stinkiest scent, to mountain formations on stars, the guys discuss it all, while enjoying the ride.

Join Brandon and Michael as they recap the most bizarre events of 2025 in their own special take on the year in review, before their winter hiatus. Be sure to check back on January 29th in the new year for all new episodes!

Tired of seeing Christmas advertising earlier and earlier every year? Well, so are Brandon and Michael! (Well, especially Brandon.) Join the guys this week as they talk about the history of Christmas commercialization, and hear their theories on why some people react negatively to it.

Brandon and Michael wrap up their first three part series on conspiracy theories by discussing secret societies. Dive into these groups and gatherings shrouded in mystery ranging from Skull and Bones to the Freemasons. It's a great culmination to a series filled with secrets and scandals.

Now that Brandon and Michael remembered to take their ADHD medicine this week, they're back on track, bringing you the second part in their three-part "Conspiracy Series." Join the guys as they delve into various crimes, along with some works of pure collective fiction (hence, the "non-events" portion of the title) that have (or do they?) some conspiratorial aspect to them....

We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast to bring you...a summons! For jury duty! That's right, the guys were supposed to bring you the second installment of their Conspiracy Series this week, but after Michael was called for jury duty and was SEATED on the jury in a criminal trial, these two nerds decided to geek out about it and share their nerdiness with you. Join them as Michael recal...

Join Michael and Brandon this week as they kick off their first three-part series on conspiracy theories with a deep dive into some of the most conspiratorial secret places! If you're still wondering where the alien bodies are buried at Area 51, or whatever happened to the escapees from Alcatraz Island, then this is the episode for you!

This week, before a much-needed two week break, the guys discuss how technology impacts their daily lives, both personally and professionally, along with their favorite gadgets and apps, and their hopes for technology in the future.

Now that we're officially into Spooky Season, Michael and Brandon decided to discuss some of the legends of their hometowns and states. So join the guys as Michael brings the weird stories from New Orleans, along with Brandon's bizarre tales from South Carolina.

While you listen this week with your pumpkin spice latte in hand and planning your weekend of leaf peeping, Michael and Brandon take you back to the care-free days of childhood summers as they discuss their favorite summer traditions. Some have survived into their adulthood, while others, not so much; regardless, this episode is sure to make you long for those summer days and spark the nostalgia o...

Brandon and Michael welcome their friend Andi Stevenson into the studio to talk about her experience teaching abstract art to preschoolers. Andi even takes a stab at trying to convince Michael that all those blobs and lines really are art!

This week, Michael and Brandon discuss how true crime has become a fascination for the public. From podcasts, to books, to movies, and more, join them as they explore how this phenomenon became entertainment, and why we can't seem to get enough of it.

This week, Michael's husband Thomas is back in studio to join in the discussion of everyone's favorite books they read over the summer. From political thrillers, to fantasy, and even comic books, there's bound to be a book you'll enjoy on the list!

Welcome back to the first episode of Season Two with Brandon and Michael! Join them as they catch everyone up on the events of the summer, including trips, work (ugh!), and even Michael's mom moving in!

Get ready for all new episodes as Brandon and Michael return for the second season of From Art to Atoms! Premiering September 4th.

Join Michael and Brandon for the Season One finale episode, in which they discuss the concept of consciousness! They use two great books, Being You by Anil Seth and The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery as the basis for their conversation. Be sure to tune in again in the fall for Season Two!

This week, Brandon drags Michael along for the ride as they dive into a darker topic of history, the Dozier School for Boys - a reform school in Mariana, Florida where for over 100 years, countless boys were subjected to all kinds of abuse at the hands of their often cruel "protectors." Listen in as Brandon also describes his own personal experiences that led him to share this topic on the show.

This week, Michael and Brandon sit down to discuss friendship; so, since they are (believe it or not) best friends, they decided to interview each other on the topic. Sit back and enjoy some laughs as they talk about the 20+ years they have known each other.

With Brandon away again this week, Michael asked his husband Thomas to join him in the cohost seat to talk about one of his biggest passions: video gaming. Listen as they discuss the history of at-home gaming consoles and explore their experiences growing up gaming.