Fact and Science Fiction
Fact & Science FictionA podcast about the real science behind your favorite science fiction themes and tropes. Each episode, I choose a recurring topic or two in science fiction, and then dive into how it works in reality. If you ever wanted to learn more about genetics, virtual reality, or space travel - this podcast is for you.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | Natural SciencesTV & FilmScience | ||||
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In this special episode, I got to ask a really smart person lots of questions. Specifically, the author, voice actor, puppeteer, and science communicator Mary Robinette Kowal, author of the Lady Astronaut series— starting with The Calculating Stars, ... more
I was going to create a podcast episode on afrofuturism but I found that this genre/aesthetic/artform can speak for itself so instead I'm going to link all my research sources and then make a pledge to ensure all @FactandScifi eps from now on include... more
In this episode I discuss real examples of cyborgs, cybernetic organisms living today, human or otherwise, and these examples may surprise you. I’ll define what exactly cybernetic means, and why exactly cybernetics is an exciting industry to watch. more
Disaster movies can be fun. They can be scary or thought-provoking. And they can be really, really bad. But how close are they to the science of real disasters? I talk about recent landslides and earthquakes, my own experience with natural disasters,... more
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- Really Great!
The host actually does her homework. Thoroughly enjoyable without getting it wrong. All too often I find the podcaster has only a Wikipedia level knowledge of this subject. This host is one of the exceptions. If I have any criticism at all, it’s that I wish the shows were longer. 5 BIG GOLD STARS!!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Neutrondon
United States5 years ago - Delightful
Glad she’s started making new episodes again!
Apple Podcasts5j tribeUnited States5 years ago - Enjoyable and Insightful
Binged this podcast on a cross country road trip. At first, I was hoping for a deeper conversation on narrower topics, but I came to appreciate Karly's style. Every episode left me wanting to learn more on my own. :-) My favorite episodes tended to be one's with guests. The conversational tone that Karly has with her friends was fun and added to the story. (It's ok that you don't know about games since you have friends! ;-)) The solo episodes have interesting content but feel a bit more forced ... more
Apple Podcasts5chem_newbyUnited States7 years ago - Interesting
Karly’s voice is very soothing. I do not consider myself to be a “science person” however this podcast does a great job at keeping me interesting in the topics that are discussed. Karly is very knowledgeable, and I am looking forward to the next episode!
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Apple Podcasts5Kiki_baybeeUnited States8 years ago - Great Podcast
I really enjoyed the most recent episode. Lots of humour and a very interesting subject. It is great to hear about the reality behind working for NASA but also comparing it with popular movies. Go Princess Leia!
Apple Podcasts5Inside Knowledge
New Zealand8 years ago
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