TKOR

Random Theory

Science EN ↓ 156 episodes

Take chances, make mistakes and get messy! Random Theory is here to blow your mind and challenge the way we talk about science. A theory is: a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principal or body of principals offered to explain a phenomena. I’m Grace Dirig, your host and around here at TKOR we like to think the Random Theory best explains how we come up with ideas! Miss Frizzle was the first person to challenge the way I saw the world! Yeah, you know the super cool girl from the magic school bus? She taught me to take chances, make mistakes and get messy! Here at The King Of Rando...

Author

TKOR

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Science

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redcircle.com

Latest episode

Feb 12, 2024

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Episodes

Lizards and Mice Have WILD Superpowers 06.06.2022

When a lizard gets in a dicey situation it can eject its tail like a sinking ship trying to lose weight, but why and how does this happen? Today we're talking all about detachable limbs and the mighty power of stem cells! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stop Drinking Your Pee! 30.05.2022

I'm sure you've heard the "survival tip" about drinking your pee to stay hydrated in dire situations, but is that actually a good idea?? In this episode we're breaking down urine, busting some myths, and planning on how to survive in the wilderness!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Are Aliens REALLY Abducting Cows? 23.05.2022

*CONTENT WARNING* In this episode we're getting into the wild and mysterious world of UFO's, and things get eerie and a little graphic. Is the government hiding proof of UFO's, is there a giant Alien creature below the ocean making bloop sounds, and most importantly will we finish the episode before our Chipotle order gets delivered? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices...

Why Do Cheetahs Even Have Spots?! 16.05.2022

In this episode we're back to our animal podcast ways! We're talking all about why animals have very particular markings and what purposes they serve. We also touch on Grace's love for a Chinese cat and how Josh is coming back from the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...

How Your Tongue Tastes 09.05.2022

I'm sure you know your tongue is covered in tiny weird little bumps called taste buds, but do you know how those little dudes do their job? In this episode we're going in deep on how we taste, what each taste is, and also catching up with Grace on some wild travel stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Fossils Rock (Here's Why) 02.05.2022

In this episode we are turning back the clock millions of years to talk all about Fossils! How does bone actually become rock? Is Jurassic Park full of crap? Did Nessie die millions of years ago? Let's find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is Your Identity REALLY Yours? 25.04.2022

If we rewound your life completely would it turn out the same? Would your identity stay the same or would your life turn out completely different? What really makes you, you? Tune in to find out a little bit about yourself and identity within the human brain!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Why Your Astrological Sign is Wrong 18.04.2022

In this episode we're jumping head first into the wild world of Astrology AND Astronomy. We're talking all about how horoscopes came to be, the movement of the stars, and why it's all a bit perplexing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are All Ghost Sightings Fake? 11.04.2022

In this episode we're talking all about how the brain is just trying its best in bad situations, and how ghost sightings might not be all they appear to be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Episode is a Joke 04.04.2022

In this episode we're going IN DEPTH on the science of humor! What makes something funny? Why do people even laugh? Why do sitcoms use canned laugh tracks? We're talking all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Potatoes Can Actually Kill You 28.03.2022

Potatoes aren't just a delicious food, often turned into a French Fry, they're also a deadly killer. In this episode we're diving deep into potatoes, french fries, and a potential murder mystery involving a sack of spuds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

Did Dinosaurs Fart?! 21.03.2022

In this episode we discuss the wild world of Flatulence, otherwise known as Farts. What are they exactly, why do people find them funny, and who farts the most? We also discuss how Dinosaur farts would have destroyed the environment, and we talk about an even smaller modern-day pest that's still stinking it up big time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Adver...

Fireworks That Don’t Use Fire?! 14.03.2022

This week we are catching up with an OG YouTuber Nighthawkinlight to talk about how he got his start on YouTube and how he mastered the ULTIMATE firework! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What Color is a Mirror? 07.03.2022

In this episode of the podcast we're talking all about mirrors and reflection! This is truly mind blowing stuff! Where did the modern day mirror come from, how does it actually work, and finally what color is it!? Buckle up because we're answering all these questions and more in this science packed episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising In...

Animal Eyes Are WEIRD! 28.02.2022

Owls, Shrimp, and Colossal Squid are part of a weird crew of animals that don't exactly do eyes in the normal way. In this episode we're talking all about how they work, what they can actually see, and why you shouldn't pick a fight with a Mantis Shrimp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Where Are The Aliens?! - A Chat with Nick Uhas 21.02.2022

This week we sat down with Nick Uhas and talked about how he fell in love with science and became a demonstrative science creator! This is one of my favorite science conversations I have had yet and we hope you all enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What Is Love?! 14.02.2022

LOVE is in the AIR… or is it pheromones? Wait, what even is love?! We spend how much on average on Valentine’s day?! We answer all those questions and more in this super sweet Valentine’s day podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your Nuts Don’t Grow Like You Think! 07.02.2022

Are almonds or peanuts the ultimate nut? Is a peanut even a nut? Where the heck do pine nuts come from? What about cashews?! Where do all these nuts come from? Honestly this week’s episode is nuts… see what we did there... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everything Comes Back to Poop | Chat with Kennen Hutchison 31.01.2022

This week we are chatting with my old pal Kennen about science and how it has impacted his life… we also talk about some really exciting science research that is in the works and yes… how everything comes back to poop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What the Heck Is a UVULA?! 24.01.2022

You know that thing in the back of your throat that just dangles there? Yeah, we are the only creatures with it… besides a few monkey pals! Listen to the podcast to find out why its there and what the heck it does! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ASMR Does WHAT to Your Brain?! 17.01.2022

Do you feel the tingles when you hear ASMR or do you get chills and hate it? There is actually a reason your brain makes you feel a certain way when hearing ASMR, and this week we really dove into it because we had to figure out why ASMR is in the TOP 5 for most searched topics on YouTube! Listen this week to try and understand why your brain makes you feel the way that you do! Learn more about yo...

Mermaids Are Pretty Messed Up! 10.01.2022

If mermaids are fictional then why is there so much evidence… It’s INSANE how many stories there are of mermaid sightings. If so many countries have legends of these half fish- half woman creatures, how can they NOT be real?? This week we discuss this age old myth, the real story behind The Little Mermaid, and how hypothetically Mermaids could exist with SCIENCE! Learn more about your ad choices....

Human Catapult | Chat with Jake Makes 03.01.2022

Over the summer we made a human catapult with Jake Makes that LAUNCHES ACTUAL HUMANS! Listen to this week's episode to find out how we designed it and the trials we faced along the way! Also, get to know the awesome Jake Makes from YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

2021 Was WILD (Science Recap) 27.12.2021

Mars landings, Lucid Dreaming Research, and cow enzymes that are able to digest plastics are only the tip of the iceberg for things scientists discovered and researched in 2021! Happy New Year from the Random Theory Podcast! We can’t wait for 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

Could Rudolph Actually Pull Santa’s Thicc Sled? 20.12.2021

In this episode we are getting to the bottom of Rudolph’s glowing nose, how fast Santa would have to work to get around the world, and how much the 12 Days of Christmas will actually cost you! ALSO, THOSE 5 GOLDEN RINGS AREN’T WHAT YOU EXPECT!  Merry Christmas, stay safe and enjoy the Random Theory Christmas spectacular episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

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