Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear Based Technologies
Daniel J. GlennMaking your favorite fictional technology a reality
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhysicsAfter ShowsScienceTV & Film | |||
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What if the greatest magic in the D&D world was actually technology? In this season 10 finale of FGGGbT we celebrate the gnomes: D&D’s most exuberant, most creative, and most explosion-prone technological pioneers.
They dig into gnomish clockwork c... more
What do a brain-eating squid creature, a giant praying mantis, and a snake person have in common? They’re all psionic — and that’s about where the similarities end. In this episode of FGGGbT, we tackle the most challenging taxonomy of the season: psi... more
What separates a pixie from a sprite, a brownie from a hag, and a nymph from a siren — and why does any of it matter? In this episode of FGGGbT, we tackle one of the most ambitious taxonomy projects of the season: building a complete classification s... more
What separates a skeleton from a lich — and does immortality inevitably make you evil? In this episode of FGGGbT, the Brain Trust — Daniel J. Glenn, Dr. Michael Dennin, and Ben Siepser — tackle one of the most ambitious projects of the season: buildi... more
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Apple Podcasts5RBCHEESEBALL
Australia4 years ago - These guys are brilliant!
As a longtime fan of Dr. Michael Dennin, the steady voice of reason from Ancient Aliens, I was excited to find this podcast where Dennin shows his fun loving side and excitement about science topics. Physics Phenom Dennin is joined by Enigmatic Engineer Ben Seipser and Analytic Mastermind Dan Glenn in this thought-provoking but hilarious podcast that provides observations on various pop culture topics. Be warned: Don’t listen to these National Treasures while attempting to ingest fluids. May ind... more
Apple Podcasts5Otterdancer
United States5 years ago - The Braintrust is awesome!
These guys are great! I never knew cartoon physics and pop culture technology could be so entertaining.
Apple Podcasts5SB20152015SBUnited States6 years ago - Nerdy experts bring brains
Such a fun show! You are guaranteed to finish every episode having learned something
Apple Podcasts5ActorclownUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #85 | United States/Science/Physics |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  Canada/Science/Physics |
Apple Podcasts | #100 | Australia/Science/Physics |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  China/Science/Physics |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Hong Kong/Science/Physics |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | China/Science |
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A science-forward panel blends physics, engineering, and pop culture to explore fictional technologies, magic systems, and fantastical creatures through real-world science. Episodes frequently dissect how psionics, magical artifacts, or mythic beings could work under physics and materials science, often using D&D and fantasy lore as practical case studies. The banter is lively and approachable, with guest insights that ground speculative ideas in real-world concepts, making complex topics entertaining for both tech-minded listeners and fantasy fans. Noteworthy aspects include cross-disciplinary explanations from physicists and engineers, hands-on analogies to everyday materials, and an orientation toward world-building usefulness for games ... more
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