Rabbit Hole of Research

In this mini episode of Episode 27 , hosts Joe, Georgia, and Nick revisit the themes of utopia and dystopia. They discuss how current events, such as the fires in Los Angeles, eerily mirror scenarios from Octavia Butler's novel, 'Parable of the Sower'. The conversation also touches on various forms of media, including movies, books, and music, that depict utopian and dystopian themes, like Michael...

In this episode, hosts Joe, Nick, Georgia, and special guest Tina engage in a lively discussion examining the concepts of utopia and dystopia through the lenses of fiction and real-world implications. They explore various definitions and examples, such as 'The Giver,' '1984,' and 'Gattaca,' while enjoying their favorite beverages. The conversation delves into the philosophical and ethical consider...

In this mini-episode of 'Rabbit Hole of Research,' Joe, Georgia, and Nick dive back into the simulation hypothesis ( Episode 26 ). The discussion includes a clarification of a reference to the 'St. Elsewhere' finale, analysis of the 'Lemon Girl' video as potential evidence of a simulation glitch, and reader comments on the complexity of the natural world as an argument against the simulation hypot...

In the first episode of season two, hosts Joe, Georgia, and Nick, along with guest Wes, dive deep into the simulation hypothesis. They discuss definitions of simulation reality, nested realities, and stage realities, using examples from pop culture such as The Matrix, Westworld, Ready Player One, Free Guy, and The Sims. The conversation also touches on the Double Slit Experiment, AI simulation app...

In this New Year's Eve special from the basement studio, we extend our wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025. We preview exciting future podcast episodes including discussions on the simulation hypothesis, dystopias and utopias, and a special feature on Dr. Who with a guest expert. We reflect on some of our recent reads like 'Don't Whistle at Night' and 'Mexican Gothic,' and touch on ho...

In the 25th and final episode of the first season of 'Rabbit Hole of Research,' hosts Joe, Nick, and their rowdy audience celebrate their journey. The unscripted recap covers highlights from the past year, favorite episodes such as 'Apocalypse Wow!' and 'The Lighthouse Episode,' and favorite drinks. On this episode they try the 'Scottish Beithir Fire,' a potent 75% beer. The hosts discuss the show...

In this mini Episode 24.1, the B side, Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap their experience at the Midwest Lit Fest hosted at Thornton's Distillery. Superpower-themed discussions continue with guest observations on desired abilities, ranging from flight and teleportation to unique and humorous choices like extreme flatuence. The episode also features various authors and vendors introducing their works, i...

In this episode of the Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia are joined by guest Bill Halliar, a storyboard artist and creature designer, in an engaging discussion about Superpowers—defining them, exploring their plausibility, and discussing their origins and implications in both fictional and real-world contexts. The conversation touches on characters from popular Marvel and DC co...

IIn this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research we dive back into the concept of shrinking. We touch on shows like Dragon Tales and discuss the enormous energy requirements for shrinking, equating them to trillions of Big Macs, or metric tons of plutonium. Additional discussions include the science behind Pym Particles, the cultural fascination with miniatures, theoretical energy sources like ant...

In this episode of the Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia dig into the concept of shrinking in both real life and fiction. They explore the phenomenon of shrinkage due to cold, as seen in popular culture, and discuss fictional portrayals of shrinking in movies like Ant-Man, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. They examine the scientific plausibility of...

In this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Georgia, and Nick dive back into the topic of the multiverse, addressing feedback from their previous discussion. They clarify Marvel’s Spiders-Man comic and discuss Ken Page, the voice actor of Oogie Boogie in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. The team highlights recent recommendations and related content, including 'Two Distant Strangers', 'T...

In this episode of the Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe, Nick, Georgia, and guest Mary Schons, delve into the fascinating topic of the multiverse. The multiverse concept is examined through the lens of literature, film, and theoretical physics. The discussion covers key movies, books, and shows like 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' 'Dark Matter,' 'Into the Spider-Verse,' and more. They also...

In this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, and Georgia revisit episode 21: Vampires, discussing their love for vampire folklore, and favorite horror-themed books and movies. Highlights include Halloween night recaps, a review of Jonathan Maberry's vampire literature, and discussions on scary movies' intriguing psychological effects. The trio also shares insights on their latest vi...

Happy Halloween from the Rabbit Hole of Research! Joe, Nick, and Georgia take a break from their normal science talk and perform a chaotic Halloween special, in the spirit of War of the Worlds, about trick-or-treating, eerie kids, and bizarre happenings during a live broadcast. This episode is 100 percent Handwavium and sponsored by Vsuck.com. Enjoy! And be safe out there. This was a one shot reco...

Happy Halloween! In the third October of Horror episode the Rabbit Hole Research crew joined by author Moe Shalabi dig into the history, science and symbolism of vampires. They discuss various types of vampires, their origins across cultures, and how vampirism can be scientifically explained. The conversation also touches on favorite vampire movies and books, the evolution of vampire stories, and...

In this mini-episode of Rabbit Hole of Research, we reflect on our Possession episode , and a mysterious laugh we heard in the recording. We give a heartfelt shoutout to Melissa from Reads Local, updates on The Horror House's GoFundMe, and discuss various movies and books we've been enjoying. 80’s horror movies and the importance of locking doors. And, Joe was featured in The Scientist Magazine. H...

Note: At ~the 6 minute mark our recording was cut, even though we talked for 1 hour. My story is the Reed’s Local ghost interrupted our recording—you can hear a noice before the recording cuts! But Rabbit Hole of Research ain’t afraid of no ghosts and the show goes on! Enjoy! In the second October of Horror episode the Rabbit Hole Research dives into the spine-chilling realm of possessions and spi...

In this mini episode of The Rabbit Hole Research podcast, hosts Joe, Nick, and Georgia explore various horror themes, including werewolves and a lesser-known 1984 cartoon, Turbo Teen, which featured a character transforming into a car—prompting discussions on 'werecars'. They discuss an unfortunate water leakage situation at the Horror House, leading to its temporary closure and a GoFundMe campaig...

In this episode, the Rabbit Hole of Research goes on the road to the Horror House in Avondale Chicago, “The Hub of Horror”. Georgia, Nick and Joe, along with shop owners Moses and Vinny, explore the world of werewolves. They dig into werewolf folklore, history, the science of transformation, and popular werewolf movies and media. Get your pen and paper ready to take note of all the werewolf movies...

Welcome to Episode 18.1 the B-side! In this mini episode, Joe and Nick engage with fans at the Miller Beach Fest about their cyborg body part replacements and favorite cyborg movies. Notable mentions include Teen Titans' Cyborg, Robocop, and The Six Million Dollar Man. The hosts reflect on various cybernetic body parts and discuss interesting real-world cybernetic advancements such as artificial s...

Welcome to Episode 18 and into the basement studio hangout with Nick and Joe! This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of cyborgs, blending science fiction and real-world technology. We reflect on iconic cyborgs from pop culture like RoboCop, Terminator, and Inspector Gadget, and explore the real science behind the concept, from biohacking to DIY cybernetics. Discover the origins of the...

Welcome to the Footnotes of the B-sides! In this mini episode, Joe and Nick delve into the fascinating world of telepathy, telekinesis, and brainwave-based authentication systems developed by the University of Buffalo. The duo also shares their recent interests, from playing Astro's Playroom on the PS5 to reading 'My Darkest Prayer' by S. A. Crosby. They touch on their excitement for the upcoming...

In Episode 17 of the Rabbit Hole of Research, hosts Joe and Nick, along with special guest Michael Lynn, digging into the intriguing topics of telepathy and telekinesis. They explore the origins of these concepts in fiction, their portrayal in popular culture, and discuss the lack of scientific evidence supporting their existence in the real world. The episode also touches on government-funded res...

Welcome to the Footnotes of the B-sides! In this 16.1 b-side episode, Joe and Nick discuss their recent movie and TV show viewings including the new Alien movie, 'Parasite' and 'Umbrella Academy Season 4'. They also revisit their 'Ultimate Alien Actor' debate, discussing contenders like Jeff Goldblum, Sigourney Weaver, and Will Smith. They dig into concepts of panspermia, alien invasions in popula...

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 16, Nick and Joe talk about Alien Invasion. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. Back in the basement studio, Joe and Nick return, with beer in hand, to discuss a variety of topics centered around alien invasions in movies,...