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Astronauts are cool - It's just a fact. That's why I'm so excited to share this episode with NASA astronaut, Terry Virts!   Terry piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavor, assumed command of the International Space Station (ISS), and spent more than seven months in space!   This is such a fun interview where I got to ask everything you ever wanted to ask an astronaut! Tune in to learn… -How to become an astronaut, -What astronaut training is like, -How to build up the mental dexterity being an astronaut requires, -What the Grand Canyon looks like from Space, -About the dangers of radiation in space, -What the space shuttle launch feels like, -About the space tourism coming soon, -What the best space films are, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Terry’s book, How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving Planet Earth... On IndieBound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781523509614 And on Amazon at https://amzn.to/33IDfZ4 (affiliate link)   Get more info on Terry's film, One more Orbit, at http://www.onemore

It's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about the Pilgrims back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since.   This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to understand the whole story that they didn’t tell you in grade school.   In this episode I’m joined by John G. Turner, author of They Knew They Were Pilgrims: Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty.   Tune in to learn… -What the first Thanksgiving was really like, -Why Thanksgiving became a holiday -The real reason the Pilgrims left England, -Why the Pilgrims went to the Netherlands before North America, -Why the Pilgrims Chose North America for their new colony, -What Colony was actually before Plymouth, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of John’s book, They Knew They Were Pilgrims... From the Pilgrim Hall Museum at https://pilgrimhallmuseum.mypinnaclecart.com/books/they-knew-they-were

How did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today’s society? To find out, let’s dive in to the history of soda; It’s an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman baths, “curative” medicinal uses, and more!   In this episode I’m joined by Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World.   Tune in to learn… -If Coca-Cola actually had cocaine in it, -About the “curative” properties of soda, -How the soda fountain began, -About the time people were afraid to drink cold drinks, -Why soda fountains were in drug stores, -How Coca-Cola began as a knock-off, -Where the cola flavor comes from, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Tristan’s book, Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World. Available on IndieBound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781613747223 And on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2I3yT70 (affiliate link)   --------------------------------   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really ma

Imagine taking an entire farm and putting it underwater in the ocean.  Now imagine that the crops you grow don't need to be watered and don’t need pesticides, fertilizer, feed, or soil to grow.  Then imagine that this farm soaks up loads of carbon and nitrogen to help mitigate global warming.  And then imagine that the food it creates is a nutrient-dense superfood that’s low in fat and calories. That’s the power of regenerative ocean farming!   In this episode I’m joined by author and ocean farmer, Bren Smith. Bren pioneered the development of regenerative ocean farming and was named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “25 People Shaping the Future” as well as being featured in TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2017”. He's also the co-founder of GreenWave, a non-profit that trains and supports regenerative ocean farmers.   Tune in to learn… -How a seaweed supplement fed to cows reduces their methane emitting burps, -About the McDonald’s Seaweed Burger from the 90’s, -That kelp is full of vitamins, minerals, phy

You’ve probably been told that democracy is the ultimate, indisputable, best type of governance. But modern democracy is less than 250 years old―It’s largely an experiment with no previous track record!   Myself, and most others, would say that democracy is arguably the best form of governance. But perhaps there are ways to tweak and improve it so that the people ultimately have the power!   That’s what get’s me excited about this episode with David Stasavage. David is the author of the book, The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today.   Delving into the prevalence of early democracy throughout the world, David Stasavage makes the case that understanding how and where these democracies flourished―and when and why they declined―can provide crucial information not just about the history of governance, but also about the ways modern democracies work and where they could manifest in the future.   Tune in to learn… -Where democracy originated from (It’s not what you were taught in

It's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about Plymouth and the Mayflower back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since.   This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to understand the whole story that they didn’t tell you in grade school.   To get a sense of real life for the pilgrims at Plymouth and to set the colony properly within global history, I’m joined by Carla Gardina Pestana. Carla is the author of the book, The World of Plymouth Plantation.   Tune in to learn… -Why the pilgrims left England, -Why the Mayflower Compact was created out of desperation, -About the first Native American interactions (& peace treaty), -Who Squanto really was, -What the Pilgrims actually wore, -If the Pilgrims ate turkey for Thanksgiving, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Carla’s book, The World of Plymouth Plantation, at https://amzn.to/3c4dpln   ----------------

This is the story of Sealand, a micronation established on an abandoned WWII fort in international waters, seven miles off the shores of Britain!   Roy Bates, the visionary Prince of Sealand, and his 'micro Royal Family’ declared the Principality of Sealand in 1967. The founding of this country was marked by the raising of a newly designed flag, a declaration of independence, and the signing of its own constitution. Following this, Sealand issued passports to its nationals, commissioned its own stamps, and has even minted official currency.   To get the facts on this micro-nation and share the adventurous story of Sealand, I’m joined by Dylan Taylor-Lehman in this episode. Dylan is the author of the book, Sealand: The True Story of the World’s Most Stubborn Micronation and Its Eccentric Royal Family.   Tune in to learn… -How Sealand began, -How big (or small) Sealand is, -If Sealand is actually a recognized sovereign nation, -How they were able to claim an abandoned WWII fort as their own country, -What it’s

LiDAR is becoming more ubiquitous. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around in regards to autonomous vehicles or as a feature of new iPhones and iPads. But what the heck is LiDAR?   To understand what LiDAR is and how it’ll affect us, I’m joined by Todd Neff in this episode. Todd is the author of the book, The Laser That's Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars.   Tune in to learn… -How LiDAR works, -The ancient ruins LiDAR is finding in the Amazon Forest! -LiDAR vs Radar vs Sonar, -How LiDAR scanning is being used for Hollywood’s CGI special effects, -The history of LiDAR beginning in the 1930’s, -How LiDAR factors into autonomous vehicles (and why Elon Musk think’s it is a crutch), -What LiDAR in your smartphone will do, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Todd’s book, The Laser That's Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars, at https://amzn.to/2RbvNz0 Visit Todd’s website for more info and photos

GMO sounds scary! Most of us associate genetically modified food as a bad thing and think organic is inherently better. But is that even the case?   To help answer those questions I’m joined by Robert Saik, the author of Food 5.0: How We Feed the Future.    Tune in to learn… -If organic farming still uses pesticides, -If Non-GMO labels are deceiving you, -If COVID19 is affecting our food supply, -About farm automation & tech, -If organic farming is sustainable, -How genetically modified corn has a built-in insecticide, -If GMO is a bad thing, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Rob’s book, Food 5.0, at https://amzn.to/358M2VW Visit Rob’s website at https://www.robertsaik.com Check out his TEDx talk, Pushing Boundaries in Agriculture, at https://youtu.be/xvFD6DRn0Cg And check out https://knowideasmedia.ca for more info   --------------------------------   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://w

You know the Griffith Observatory! It’s in the movie Rebel Without a Cause, Arnold Schwarzenegger walked across it naked for The Terminator, and it’s a freaking Los Angeles landmark!   If you haven’t been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you want to go. If you have been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you appreciate it so much more! Join me in this episode with Mark Pine, the deputy director of the Griffith Observatory, to learn all about this fascinating L.A. icon.   Tune in to learn Who Griffith J. Griffith was, Why Mr. Griffith shot his wife in the head, Why nobody wanted to accept Mr. Griffith’s gift of the observatory until after he was dead, Why this became the world’s first public telescope, About Griffith's two telescopes and planetarium, and so much more!   To learn more or visit the Griffith Observatory visit http://www.griffithobservatory.org And find the Griffith Observatory on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GriffithObservatory On Twitter at https://twi

Isn’t it frustrating when you're unsure if you can trust what you read on Facebook, watch on YouTube, or hear on a podcast? Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true.   We need a set of powerful tools and the skill to cut through the most intimidating data! That’s why I’m joined by Professor Jevin West in this episode. Jevin and his coauthor Carl Bergstrom are the authors of the book, Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World.   You don’t need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems with data. Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like? Is it confirming your personal bias? Tune in to understand selection bias and muddled data visualization, distinguish between correlation and causation, and examine the susceptibility of science to modern bullshit.   Grab your copy of Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World here: https://amzn.to/2EklZj1

Imagine coming home from work and your 3D food printer has just finished preparing you favorite dish, filet mignon with garlic herb butter and au gratin potatoes. It’s delicious, you didn’t have to prepare it, and it has the perfect combination of nutrients for just you at that specific moment. That’s the future of food!   In this episode I got to talk with David Julian McClements, the author of Future Foods: How Modern Science Is Transforming the Way We Eat. Tune in to learn What food architecture is, How sound and color impact taste, If we will all have 3D food printers in all our homes, Can nanotechnology and gene editing be used to enhance our foods, Are these new technologies safe, How bug-foods can lead to a more sustainable food supply, and most importantly, Not be afraid of implementing science into our food.   Grab your copy of Julian’s book, Future Foods, here: https://amzn.to/3l0M1c6   --------------------------------   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynes

Imagine being able to race any car on any track in the world! That’s the power of simulated virtual racing and the realism is mind-blowing!  You could race a Porsche 919 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for a couple hundred bucks from the safety and comfort of your home!   In this episode I got to talk with Chris Leone of iRacing. iRacing is an incredibly realistic sim racing program used by professional drivers but available to anyone. All you need is a computer and a digital wheel/pedal.   Join Chris and I in this episode as we discuss how iRacing scans every square inch of a track to properly replicate it, how they recreate the driving dynamics of real cars, how iRacing alters driving dynamics to incredible detail (like the temperature of the track pavement!), how to get started sim racing, what equipment you’ll need, how to get better at racing, and much more!   For more info and to try sim racing for yourself visit http://iracing.com/   *This episode is not sponsored by iRacing. I just discovered them, thought

Imagine being able to convert any car into an EV! That’s right, convert your gas car into an electric vehicle - an electric restomod! You could convert a 1966 Mustang, a 1981 Delorean, or even my personal favorite, a 1961 Jaguar E-type! Get off fossil fuels while increasing your performance and reliability!  In this episode I got to talk with Pete Williamsen of Electric GT. Electric GT is making electric conversions even easier than a traditional motor swap... Pull the stock engine, cooling, fuel tank, exhaust, and bolt in an electric motor to the factory drivetrain.  Join Pete and I in this episode as we discuss how the conversion process works, how long it takes, how you can keep your manual transmission, if you can DIY a conversion, where the batteries and charging port go, along with expected power and range!   Check out Electric GT for more info at https://electricgt.com   *This episode is not sponsored by Electric GT. I just discovered them, thought they were doing cool stuff, and invited them the show

I had assumed lighthouse keepers were a thing of the past but not so! Spence Wilson shares what it’s like to be a modern-day lighthouse keeper in British Columbia. Tune in to learn how lighthouses & their light-source work, the history & construction of lighthouses, modern lighthouse tech and automation, the responsibilities of a lighthouse keeper, how Spence deals with isolation and boredom, and even how mercury poisoning may have led to lighthouse keepers going insane! Check out Spence’s YouTube channel for loads more information on what it’s like to be a lighthouse keeper: https://www.youtube.com/c/BCLighthouseKeeper/   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Visit http://curiosityness.com/giveaway to win a copy of The Lighthouse on

Brendan and Claudio have found some Capuchin monkeys that are actually using stones as tools! Tune in to learn why this is so important, how rare this is, what this discovery means!   Check out this video to see some of Brendan and Claudios footage of capuchin monkeys actually using stone tools: https://youtu.be/8navgU8-tw0 Here are some links to additional papers to learn more: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.181002 https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10764-020-00156-5.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047248420300294   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the different types of saunas and the health claims. Eero from the Sauna Society is here to set the record straight. The Sauna Society demonstrates and promotes the traditional nordic sauna experience.   Tune in to learn the 3 steps of a authentic sauna experience, how to pronounce sauna, wet vs. dry saunas, if you have to be naked in a sauna, how hot a sauna needs to be, and much more!   To learn more visit https://www.saunasociety.org     Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

Four-time Academy Award winner Richard Edlund is our guest on this episode! Richard was one of the first to join the groundbreaking visual effects team for Star Wars! He then moved on to supervise visual effects for the next two episodes of Star Wars, as well as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Poltergeist. Learn more about Richard at http://www.richardedlund.com   Visit http://curiosityness.com/giveaway for your chance to win a 3D Star Wars R2-D2 Multicolor Desk Light!     Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

Remember hearing how 3D printing would revolutionize our lives? Just push a button and your new product would be printed right in front of you. You could even customize it however you’d like or make your creations easily! But that hasn’t really happened.  Join me in this episode with Jaime Bonnin Roca as he shares if and when we’ll get 3D printing like we were promised.   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

Charles Phoenix is a mid-century pop culture expert, humorist and author celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He is known for his spirited live performances, colorful coffee table books, “field trip” tours, and madcap videos. The Los Angeles Times says, “Call him the King of Retro.” Join Charles and I in this fun episode as we discuss retro design, classic cars, Long Beach, the Cherpumple (a three-layer cake/pie hybrid), and much much more!    Find Charles and grab a copy of his books at https://www.charlesphoenix.com Or visit http://curiosityness.com/giveaway for a chance to win Charles’ book, Addicted to Americana.   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.insta