Spooky Science Lab Nicholas Kaufmann & David Wellington
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An all-ages podcast in which two horror authors discuss strange-but-true science facts that are scary, disturbing, and even downright spooky. Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington.Artwork by Errick Nunnally (https://erricknunnally.myportfolio.com/). Theme "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle (c/o premiumbeat.com).
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Episode 009: The Pistol Shrimp / Death in Space
Join Nick in a return to the watery deep to meet the creature with the fastest draw on Earth -- the pistol shrimp, a cannibalistic predator with a surprising secret! Then, Dave teleports Nick into outer space without a spacesuit to study exactly how and why you would die in the vast expanse between planets, and what would happen to your body over time. Don't worry, it's for science!Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David WellingtonEdited by David WellingtonAdditional voices by Jennifer Dikes an...
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Episode 008: The Mantis Shrimp / The Multiverse
Dive under the sea to encounter a crustacean assassin, the mantis shrimp! Nick explains why this creature has the best eyesight of any animal on the planet, and why it isn't actually a shrimp. Stick around to hear Dave discuss the Multiverse, which it turns out was not just invented for the movies but might actually be real--and potentially the answer to one of the biggest questions in theoretical physics!Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David WellingtonEdited by David WellingtonAdditional voi...
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Episode 007: Nick Puts Dave Inside a Chrysalis / Strange Star Roundup
In this episode, Nick changes Dave into a caterpillar and puts him in a chrysalis to study his intense, disturbing transformation into a butterfly and Dave takes us on a tour of our galactic neighborhood to introduce us to some of the strangest stars in the night sky!Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David WellingtonEdited by David WellingtonAdditional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa AntopolLogo by Errick NunnallyTheme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleConnect with us on social media at Fa...
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Episode 006: Parasitoid Wasps, Part 2 / Black Hole Sun
In this episode, Nick discusses the horrors that parasitoid wasp larvae inflict on common orb-weaver spiders and Dave explains how there could be a black hole growing at the center of our sun -- a black hole we'll never see until it's too late!Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David WellingtonEdited by David WellingtonAdditional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa AntopolLogo by Errick NunnallyTheme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleConnect with us on social media at Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky...
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Episode 005: Parasitoid Wasps, Part 1 / Dave Shrinks Nick, Part 2
In this episode, Nick examines the bizarre behavior of caterpillars impregnated with wasp larvae and Dave uses a shrink ray on Nick again to continue exploring the mysterious miniature world all around us!Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David WellingtonEdited by David WellingtonAdditional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa AntopolLogo by Errick NunnallyTheme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleConnect with us on social media at Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram, or email us at contact...
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Episode 004: Zombie Bacteria / Dave Shrinks Nick, Part 1
In this episode, Nick reveals the hidden threat of scientists resurrecting bacteria that's been dead for millions of years and Dave describes the bizarre miniature world Nick would find himself in after being hit with a shrink ray!Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David WellingtonEdited by David WellingtonAdditional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa AntopolLogo by Errick NunnallyTheme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleConnect with us on social media at Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagr...
Customer Reviews
Great show!
A fun way to learn about the science we never learned in school!
Super fun and funny science stories
I love weird science facts and this show is is great - hosts have fun banter too. Worth a follow!