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Spellbound

by Julian Smith & Andrew Rader

Two guys with too many big questions! From the origins of written language to quantum mechanics, we’re out to make sense of it all. Spellbound is a weekly podcast hosted by Julian Smith (Director/Comedian) & Andrew Rader (MIT PhD, Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All).

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  1. #103 The Evolution of Memes & Ideas + TTFN

    How ideas evolve through cultural memes and inspire new ways of thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. #102 Derek Johnson on Denuclearizing Earth by 2030

    Global Zero CEO, Derek Johnson, on his organization's efforts to denuclearize Earth by 2030. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. #101 MAGA Friends on Trump w/ Tyler Torti

    Tyler Torti returns to talk Trump and the impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. #100 Why Space Force Isn't News

    Misconceptions about Space Force and other related novelties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. #099 A Brief History of War

    What good and bad has come from war and how has it changed with time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. #098 Beyond The Known Pt. 3

    Closing the series on Andrew's book, we discuss the future of exploration into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. #097 Some Resolution on New Years

    The origin of timekeeping and discrepancies between various calendars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. #096 Afrofuturism w/ Ahmed Best

    The voice of Star Wars' Jar Jar Binks and host of The Afrofuturist podcast explains afrofuturism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  9. #095 Why History Says Xmas

    A historical and linguistic case for Xmas > Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  10. #094 Origins of Life w/ Michael Wong

    Astrobiologist Michael Wong on the origin of life as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. #093 Chaos Theory w/ Derek Muller (Veritasium)

    PhD physicist/engineer Derek Muller on randomness, free will, and realistic solutions to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  12. #092 Beyond The Known Pt. 2

    Part 2 on Andrew's new book about the history of exploration, Beyond The Known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  13. #091 Keeping the Doomsday Clock w/ Dr. Rachel Bronson

    The Bulletin's President/CEO, Rachel Bronson, on existential risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  14. #090 Is Community Exclusive by Default?

    In part 3 of our rituals/community topic, we explore the basis of community and whether it's naturally exclusive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  15. #089 Beyond The Known Pt. 1

    A timeline of human exploration and technology, per Andrew's new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  16. #088 Volcanoes & Climate Change w/ Jess Phoenix

    Scientist/volcanologist Jess Phoenix on climate change policy and what to expect from potential natural threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  17. #087 Rituals Pt. II w/ David Moses Perez

    David Perez on building his provocatively inclusive community in the bible belt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  18. #086 Sasha Sagan on Rituals

    Sasha on Carl Sagan as a dad and her new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  19. #085 How NASA Defines Life w/ Morgan Cable

    NASA astrobiologist, Morgan Cable, on the search for life in space and what they hope to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  20. #084 Exoplanets w/ NASA's Dr. Jessie Christiansen

    NASA astrophysicist, Jessie Christiansen, on the search for life in space and other Earth-like worlds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  21. #083 When It's Rude To Be Polite

    Do pleasantries complicate relationships? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  22. #082 A Brief History of Iran / US Relations

    Julian fails the U.S. citizenship test + historical context for the Iran / US conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  23. #081 The 6 Weirdest Scientific Studies of 2019

    We discuss sphincter probes, a guy named Balzac, and why wombats poop cubes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  24. #80 Vacay Time :) :(

    We'll be back after a short break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  25. #079 Apollo 11, "Send Her Back!" & Iranian Oil Tanker Seizure

    In this Week in Review episode, we cover several noteworthy topics and have some fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  26. #078 How Stories Change Our Minds

    Can characters, as shallow narrative vehicles, negatively impact our personality dynamics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  27. #077 History's 10 Craziest Controversies

    "Did Jesus poop?" "Cadavers on trial?" This week we talk history's craziest debates and misconceptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  28. #076 Veritas: Truth in Big Tech & The Media

    The perils of journalistic integrity in the digital landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  29. #075 A Brief Briefing: NASA Finds Martian Signs of Life

    Due to Andrew's rocket launch and my move, this week's episode is a short one. We briefly discuss NASA's methane discovery on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  30. #074 The Art of Conversation w/ Tyler Torti

    Why more conversation-enders should be conversation-starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  31. #073 Biggest US Threat: China, Russia, Iran or N. Korea?

    Which of these countries poses the biggest geopolitical threat to America, and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  32. #072 A Nuanced Look: Assange, Trump, Clinton & Wikileaks

    Why it's not as simple as the media makes it out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  33. #071 Why US Immigration is Challenging

    Immigration in the US compared to other countries. What constitutes a citizen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  34. #070 Natural or Technological Selection? w/ Oded Galor

    Brown Univ. economist, Oded Galor on Unified Growth Theory + its affects on natural selection. Is evolution itself evolving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  35. #069 Biggest Misconceptions: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

    It's not centuries-old, nor is it religious. So, WTF is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  36. #068 The Fed Reserve For Dummies By Dummies

    Why do we have a Federal Reserve? How did the economy function previously? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  37. #067 An Orientation on Orientation

    Which genes determine sexual preference? Plus, a look at some progressive ancient societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  38. #066 Where Nature Says No & God Says Yes

    A list of the biggest disputes between science and the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  39. #065 Does Patriotism Segregate?

    Patriotism is patriarchy but it's not all bad. Where is the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  40. #064 Would Monogamy Work on Mars? w/ Geoffrey Miller, PhD

    Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller, PhD, on sex differences/politics, monogamy on Earth vs. Mars, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  41. WTF Happened Yesterday?

    Yeah, so about that.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  42. #063 Ghandi's 7 Social Sins

    A history / comparison of the 7 Deadly Sins vs. Ghandi's 7 Social Sins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  43. #062 Can Algorithms Change What We Like?

    Can the algorithms that streamline our lives and social feeds affect our personalities, goals and interests? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  44. #061 Vaccine History & Why They're Safe

    Why inoculation/vaccines are vital and not a conspiracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  45. #060 Bible Study: A Brief History of Evil

    How the concept of evil has changed over time, beginning with the origins of the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  46. #059 Why You Hate Authority w/ CIA Analyst Martin Gurri

    The problem with authority in the digital age + Former CIA Analyst/Manager Martin Gurri on his new book "Revolt of the Public." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  47. #058 The History & Future of Hygiene

    Hygiene as a product of agriculture / civilization and how it will change in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  48. #057 This is Our Worst Episode.

    Our worst episode for our worst problem (we bet you'll hate it). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  49. #056 Porn in History: 20 Fun Facts You Never Knew

    Trump's 11 boldest lies + 20 historical porn facts that'll make you laugh (and a few that won't). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  50. #055 Are You Smarter Than Your Grandparents? SPOILER: Nope

    Andrew and Julian discuss the history of IQ and the Flynn Effect. Are we getting smarter or dumber with time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two guys with too many big questions! From the origins of written language to quantum mechanics, we’re out to make sense of it all. Spellbound is a weekly podcast hosted by Julian Smith (Director/Comedian) & Andrew Rader (MIT PhD, Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All).

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Two guys with too many big questions! From the origins of written language to quantum mechanics, we’re out to make sense of it all. Spellbound is a weekly podcast hosted by Julian Smith (Director/Comedian) & Andrew Rader (MIT PhD, Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All).

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