Science with The Blunt Letters

This week The Blunt Letters brings you the most exciting Space Update of the year: Earth has a new second moon! Then Micaela Superstar and Elle Lectrick break down the most interesting new creatures in Animal Drop: Best of 2022,  and learn about a new California law that allows you to do more with your bodily remains.  Original Song "2 Moons Better" by Micaela Superstar References: Anima...

This week join the Blunt Letters look into local happenings, from the history of Mt. Diablo to the total lunar eclipse. Learn about how this famous Bay Area mountain got its name and the lore that surrounds it. Then, Micaela and Elle look to the heavens to predict what this eclipse could mean for the season. Finally, stick around for a Let Me Tell You About This Movie for the new Martin McDonagh m...

Halloween may be over but there's plenty of Spooky Season left! The Blunt Letters digs into the influences of Day of the Dead, reviews the modern classic Over The Garden Wall, and bring you a new Space Update all about so-called "planet killer asteroids!" Plus, Micaela and Elle recount their recent earthquake experience! Original Song "Spoops" by Micaela Superstar References: Origin of the Day of...

Ever wondered what it's like to drive across the USA? Find out on this episode of The Blunt Letters! Micaela and Elle recap their trip from Connecticut to California, including stopping by Pittsburgh and St. Louis to visit past podcast guests Alecia and Damon. Plus learn about the Day & Dream exhibition at the St. Louis Art Museum and the Meow Wolf Denver permanent art installation, Convergenc...

This week Dr. Lee returns to The Blunt Letters to talk about weaponized ticks in this special edition of Conspiracy Corner. How do ticks impact the spread of Lyme disease? Can't they do anything right? Then if you love horror and badass women stay tuned for a Book and Let Me Tell You About This Movie review for Grady Hendrix's novel, "My Best Friends Exorcism" and its adaptation from Prime Video.&...

Welcome to another episode of the Blunt Letters! Micaela and Elle discuss DART, the NASA initiative planning for asteroids by shooting space projectiles at them in this week’s space update! Then the duo gets spooky during Let Me Tell You About This Movie to discuss the new Dahmer TV show from Netflix and the spiritual beings in Reservation Dogs. And stay tuned for an important PSA about bananas. T...

It’s the Blunt Letters' favorite month! In this episode, Micaela and Elle get spooky with Joe Hill’s Black Phone movie and other scary stories to get you in the mood for the spooky season. Then, can you tell which reality we’re in? Take a dive into the simulation theory with Philip K. Dick and his many works as well as his contribution to the Glitch In The Matrix documentary. Original Song "Parano...

This week Micaela and Elle once again look to the stars and outer space. Learn about Mercury's retrograde and its effects in this week's Astrologeeks, then peer into the past with the News of the Weird all about Neutrinos! Do they hold the answer to the mystery of creation? And did you know there's a trillion passing through you as you read this?! Get into outer space and out of the box thinking w...

This week, Micaela and Elle bring you another unbelievable WHAAAAAT moment all about eye tattoos, then listen to Let Me Tell You About This Movie: The Man Who Fell To Earth the new incredible sci-fi masterpiece from Showtime. Stick around for The Final Girl Support Group book review and a Weird Science segment where the BL brings you the answer to the questions "How are fire ants like Cheerios?" a...

Micaela and Elle are joined this week by their unofficial 3rd host Jon Bonessi! Previously Jon joined The Blunt Letters podcast to talk about his time on Naked and Afraid (TV Show) but this time he's chatting about the new season of Naked and Afraid: Frozen. Listen as they discuss the highs and lows  of the season, how the contestants survived the freezing conditions, and test their knowledge...

This week Micaela and Elle talk M. Night Shyamalan in Let Me Tell You About This Movie: Old and the TV show Servant. Spoilers abound! Plus the cross-over of actress Lauren Ambrose  of Servant to the adult cast of Yellow Jackets (TV Show) . We got your weekly dose of natural science with our new segment Animal Drop! Learn about the Barrel-Eye Fish. Original Song "would u eat me up?" by Micaela...

Welcome to another week of science and science fiction from The Blunt Letters podcast! This week Micaela and Elle discuss Missing 411: The Hunted, a mysterious documentary of experienced hunters that go missing, and how portals and earth stones might be connected to the disappearances. Also, more irrational fears to freak you out and a Let Me Tell You About This Movie for Prey, the new Predator mo...

Ever wonder what it's like to take a train from California to Connecticut? Wonder no more! Micaela Superstar spills about her cross-continent journey on this episode of The Blunt Letters podcast. Plus, your hosts do a science round-up of recent events: The Georgia Guidestones were destroyed by vandals, CERN turned on the Large Hedron Collider (LHD), and Micaela and Elle interact with urban wildlif...

The Blunt Letters returns from their summer break! Catch up with your favorite duo as they talk about breaking science news and review new science fiction! Micaela and Elle discuss LAMDA the supposedly sentient AI and bring you another spoiler rich Let Me Tell You About This Movie featuring Jordan Peele's new film Nope and Amazon's Paper Girls. Original Song "Who Farted (It Wasn't Me)" by Micaela...

The Blunt Letters are taking a break for the summer, but before they go catch up with Elle and Micaela as they talk Irrational Fears, review a glitch in the matrix (and of course snacks) and finally the hit TV show Severance! Original Song "Simulacrum Serenade" by Micaela Superstar References: Potato Mozarella Corn Dogs Glitch in the matrix uncut lemon Butterfly Wings Under A Microscope Grow A Cat...

Back by popular demand, Dr. Lee returns to The Blunt Letters Podcast to talk about Monkey Pox. Will it make you crave bananas? Is there a Plan B? and Micaela and Elle weigh in on the only book that's approved for burning! Original Song "Gimme The Shot" by Micaela Superstar References: Stephen King Stephen King's The Stand Joe Hill Locke and Key by Joe Hill The Low Low Woods by Mara Machado (A Hill...

This week's special guest Scientist Sarah returns to The Blunt Letters to tell us all about her favorite science fiction show Dr. Who! And she joins Elle and Micaela to chat about the science, or lack of science, in the M. Night Shyamalan flick The Happening! Original Song "Who Farted (it wasn't me)" by Micaela Superstar References: Dr. Who (show) The Happening (movie) M. Night Shyamalan The Hot Z...

Hello friends! The Blunt Letters will be back next week with a new episode! Check out this special message from The BL in honor of Elle's birthday. 

This month the Blunt Letters explores science and science fiction. Micaela and Elle cover the history of rotoscoping and their favorite rotoscope films. Then, have you considered the what ifs of cloning? The BL discusses clones and what to do with them. Original Song "Simulacrum Serenade" by Micaela Superstar References: Rotoscoping Max Fleischer Gertie The Dinosaur (Movie) Keiko Agena of Gilmore...

For the final episode of The Blunt Letters labor month, Micaela and Elle bring you Losers of Yelp, where the BL weighs in on yelpers ridiculous reviews of amazing restaurants. And check out this week's Expected To Be Experts coffee shop edition! Original Song "Factotum" by Micaela Superstar References: They Might Be Giants - Kiss Me Son of God Shabuya Cinnaholics

The Blunt Letters welcomes back Jon B of Naked and Afraid and Poop Chronicles fame! Jon joins Elle and Micaela for Labor Month to talk about working both in the wild for survival and as part of the modern age.  Original Song "Jon" by Micaela Superstar References What is ambergris? Paper made from elephant poop Beaver Butt Vanilla

In light of the news that Roe v. Wade may be overturned, The Blunt Letters brings you an emergency episode! Micaela and Elle talk with reproductive rights activist Alecia to learn more about abortion and what resources are available to folks across the country. Original Song "Byllye Avery" by Micaela Superstar References: Reach Alecia Learn more about Byllye Avery If When How Aid Access Plan C Pil...

This week The Blunt Letters continues to honor Labor Month, by talking more about the grind. Micaela and Elle look to stars in Whorescopes and Astrologeek to clue you into what the stars say is the best job for your sign! Then the duo turns to Buzzfeed to answer the question: What sauce best represents you if you skipped work? Also, what working movie best fits your job? Listen to Let Me Tell You...

This May The Blunt Letters brings you all things labor related! Elle and Micaela started with a book review of the one and only Bukowski in his work focused books Post Office and Factotum. Then stay tuned for the worst jobs ever! If you have a crummy job story send us a message to be featured this May! Original Song "Factotum" by Micaela Superstar Leave us a message on Anchor Follow us on Instagra...

This week Kreven returns to the Blunt Letters Podcast to talk about epic pranks! Tune in for another of Micaela's Ridiculous Solutions and Yellow Jackets, David Lynch and Cronenberg comparison and discussion! Finally, learn about Jared Leto's "so-called" cult! Original Song "If I was a Carpenter" by Micaela Superstar Leave us a message on Anchor Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Buy our latest i...