A Very Boring Podcast – The History and Science of Alaska’s Turnagain Arm – 14

Tidal wave! Watch out! Much ado is made about Tsunamis in popular culture. While these massive waves have nothing to do with tidal forces, there is a type of wave that does – a tidal bore. Found in only a few locations around the world, these fascinating waves require a specific mix of elements inContinue reading “A Very Boring Podcast – The History and Science of Alaska’s Turnagain Arm – 14”

Nerd Nugget: 4 Amazing Hikes and Places to See in Great Smoky Mountains National Park That Need to Be On Your Bucket List – 12

In this Nerd Nugget bonus episode, we revisit Great Smoky Mountains to share our 4 favorite hikes in the park, and four spectacular places to visit for amazing photos and epic memories. Listen to find out which ones we pick! If you want to share your favorite places in the Great Smoky Mountains, leave aContinue reading “Nerd Nugget: 4 Amazing Hikes and Places to See in Great Smoky Mountains National Park That Need to Be On Your Bucket List – 12”

Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08

The summer of 1916 saw the US engulfed in an oppressive heat wave. An epidemic of polio swept America’s major cities as America’s families huddled at home, pensively listening to news of “The Great War” and wondering if the USA would get drawn into the conflict. For those of means, the cool waters of theContinue reading “Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08”

Dinosaur Boot Camp – 07

Grab your shovels, rock picks and brushes, because this episode we are headed to Dino Camp! Dinosaurs ruled the land in the Mesozoic Era, inhabiting every continent on earth. The secrets revealed by their fossils can enliven any journey, whether to one of our great science museums, or to one of the actual fossil digContinue reading “Dinosaur Boot Camp – 07”