Best Amoeba Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 53: The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde 1:21:38

10h ago1:21:38

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Pack your bags and get ready to take a trip to a world of wonderful weirdness! Hilary and Cody immerse themselves into the universe of the Pharcyde. Filled with in-jokes, yo mama jokes, and jokes just because, this record occupies a very specific, very important part of West Coast hip-hop. Rarely does an album feel so lived-in, so loved, and so una…

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Wait Until Dark, The Entity, Space Amoeba, Dark Places, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism 47:12

13d ago47:12

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Podcast Episode 289 We’ve got a mixed bag this week; some really good films and some awful stinkers. That’s OK; we watch them so you don’t have to. We’ll start off with the classic “Wait Until Dark” from 1967. then move on to the scary “The Entity” from 1982. We’ll take a fun break with “Space Amoeba” from 1970 and watch a short film as well. We’ll…

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223. Robert Hanssen and Americana, Brazil 1:16:07

3h ago1:16:07

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Hayley covers an FBI spy who’s espionage was described by the Department of Justice as "possibly the worst intelligence disaster in U.S. history." Then Kat takes us to a town in Brazil that was settled by Confederate soldiers after the Civil War. Let’s just say, the American south echoes in their culture to this day… with Confederate flag dance flo…

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222. Taco Bell, Wives of Henry VIII (Part 1), and Murder of Shannon Mohr 7:22

16h ago7:22

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Ready to have a Baja Blast listening to this episode? Kat kicks it off with a lesson on her favorite fast-food chain, Taco Bell! Then Hayley takes us back to the scandalous (and deadly) 1500s to cover the first three of Henry VIII’s six wives. Lastly, Alec saddles up for a horse-themed true-crime lesson on the murder of Shannon Mohr. Listen to the …

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PREVIEW Eolomea (1972) 10:47

1d ago10:47

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This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest, join our patreon at any tier: https://www.patreon.com/failuretolaunch

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S2E6: A Feral Yeehaw 37:52

9h ago37:52

37:52

On Episode 6 we get tripped up on cantrips before Joshua David MG gives us a songwriting prompt that'll make you ask: Did they just write the songs of the summer???If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (and the demos we showed off), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can go to our Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pay-what-you-want to support us! ⁠…

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The Science of Launch Forecasting 1:52:08

3h ago1:52:08

1:52:08

Cape Canaveral is in Florida. Vandenburg launch site is in California. Today, we're joined by meteorologist and former launch forecaster Tenki to talk about the unique problems both face and why lightning and rockets should never mix (see: Apollo 12). If you want to watch this as a video with Tenki's slides and visuals, we will have it posted on Yo…

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Arcadian, New Life, Furiosa, Cold Blows the Wind, Psycho Circus, and Child’s Play 3 47:37

7h ago47:37

47:37

Podcast Episode 291 It’s time to catch up on some newer releases. We’ll take a look at 2024’s “Arcadian,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “Cold Blows the Wind,” and “New Life.” For our oldies, we’ll look at 1966’s “Psycho Circus” and 1991’s “Child’s Play 3.” They’re mostly decent, but we had some nits to pick with each of them. Check out all our books w…

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Ep. 52: Melvins - Houdini 1:09:45

24h ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Bolt down anything that might shift due to the crushing weight of the heaviness, EarWax is going sludge! Hilary and Cody discuss Melvins' legacy through the lens of arguably their most famous record. The story behind Houdini is a little sad, but ultimately this record serves as a fantastic gateway into a band that casts an extremely large shadow. A…

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221. Nongqawuse and Speed Eating 1:16:05

33m ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Hayley covers a young prophetess in South Africa who’s prophecy got REALLY out of of hand. Then Kat follows it up with a lesson on the disgusting sport of competitive eating! How many hotdogs can you eat during this episode? Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus content every week on our Patr…

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UNLOCKED Planet of the Storms (1962) 57:30

2h ago57:30

57:30

What if mankind's first contact with alien life was through the barrel of a WW1-era German handgun? We're unlocking our first bonus episode for you, the audience! If you want more of this, consider signing up on Patreon!

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Sharktopus, Sharkula, Sharkenstein, Sharktopus vs Pteracuda, Sharktopus vs Whalewolf, and Shark Side of the Moon 1:03:42

32m ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Podcast Episode 290 It’s been three years since we did our last “Shark Week,” and we thought it was high tide to do another. But this time with a twist– they’re all horror comedies. We’ll start off with “Sharktopus,” a terrible, terrible film that was good enough to spawn two sequels, “Sharktopus vs Pteracuda” and “Sharktopus vs Whalewolf,” which a…

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600 - Prepare for Further Disappointment 1:02:55

1h ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: Botulism in babies Lethologica Malaria vaccine in Ivory coast Art Lines ER Doc Hornin' in on our mess Long term Testosterone Rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue Alzheimer blood test Tattoo ink permanence Beta Blocker Bladder Please visit: simplyherbals.net/cbd-sinus-rinse (the best he's ever made. Seriously.) ins…

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Ep. 51: Curtis Mayfield - Curtis 1:10:09

9h ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Let's get funky, smooth, and our heads in the game. Curtis Mayfield is coming in hot! Cody and Hilary discuss the scope of Curtis Mayfield's work, and how much his thumbprint is all over the Civil Rights movement. Mayfield's growing voice and subject matter was personal enough for him to step away from the Impressions, setting the stage for a solo …

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S2E5: Get Ranked, Bozos 43:03

19h ago43:03

43:03

On Episode 5, we record an episode in the same room for the FIRST TIME EVER. Come listen to us reminisce about the tour with PapaBug and rank all our favorite moments (Bug even reveals his favorite fan!!). Oh, and we write some songs, too! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challeng…

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599 - Protect Your Liver (and Your Pen15) 1:14:33

2d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

[NOTE: SORRY ABOUT THE AUDIO - THE AI DOESN'T WORK - BETTER NEXT WEEK] Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: Balanitis Phimosis Priapism Peyronies’ disease ED PENILE CANCER Does grapefruit juice affect clomiphene? Do apples affect serum glucose levels? Holy Basil See the study here Aquagenic urticaria Asthma Please visit: simplyherbals.net/cbd-sin…

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Ep. 50: David Bowie - Station to Station 1:15:01

2d ago1:15:01

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EarWax ushers in the 50th episode by pulling down a true heavy hitter off the shelf - David Bowie's "Station to Station." This record's story is full of unbelievable stories and adversity, both of which were largely self-imposed. Bowie's drive for reinvention is present throughout his discography, and Station to Station is arguably his most pivotal…

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon (2001) 1:21:17

8d ago1:21:17

1:21:17

We're back and talking about a very dumb Moon Landing Hoax "documentary". Also a fun history primer on how the Moon Hoax conspiracy theory got off the ground evolved over the decades. Support FTL through Patreon and unlock bonus content! Read Paolo Attivisimo's ⁠Moon Hoax: Debunked!⁠ Theme song by DJ Danarchy…

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I Saw the TV Glow, Saw X, Jigsaw, Spiral, The Invisible Ghost, and Black Sunday. 51:31

8d ago51:31

51:31

Podcast Episode 288 Note: We're traveling this week, and the sound quality is little more "echo-y" than usual. We'll probably be back to our normal studio setup next week. Sorry! We’ll start out this week watching the recent “I Saw the TV Glow” from 2024. We liked it but admit that we probably didn’t fully understand all of it. Then we’ll get caugh…

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Ep. 49: The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo 1:10:26

9d ago1:10:26

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Change out your granny glasses and paisley shirts for cowboy hats and bolo ties! Hilary and Cody talk bout The Byrds' 1968 "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." A different direction for a very different-looking Byrds, this record took the group to Nashville, where they received a...less than warm reception from the local media. Gram Parsons' influence on thi…

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598 = Mountain Oyster Atrophy 1:01:21

10d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: DVT SVT motorcycles and thrombi memory diabetes and dementia somogyi effect half life of psilocybin smelling smoke (phantosmia) HRT and testicle atrophy Summary from the AI (HAHA): Speakers discussed the Fluid community's generosity, with viewers gifting memberships and super chats. They reminisced about the p…

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PREVIEW Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) 9:38

10d ago9:38

9:38

This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest, join our patreon at any tier: https://www.patreon.com/failuretolaunch Somehow it escaped our brains till now that CODBLOPS has a mission where you shoot down Soyuz 2.

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S2E4: Sticky Mitts 36:15

12d ago36:15

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On Episode 4, we get some Bug lore and catchup with our friend Spence Hood. This award-revoking episode covers the full spectrum -- from cowboy to vampire Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode.If you'd like downloadable files f…

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Duel, Rubber, and All the Mad Max Films 1:14:04

15d ago1:14:04

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Podcast Episode 287 It’s Road Kill Week here with the Horror Guys. The rubber hits the road with “Mad Max” from 1979, “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” from 1981, and “Max Max: Beyond Thunderdome” from 1985. We wait about thirty years for the next installment, “Mad Max: Fury Road” from 2015. Then we’ll go back and see the movie that influenced the whol…

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The CIA Luna Heist (w. November Kelly) 1:36:13

1M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

History content starts at 19:25 In 1959, the CIA and Mexican DFS stole a Soviet lunar probe in possibly the dumbest heist in spying history. This week, we're joined by @postoctobrist to talk about the CIA Luna Heist. Support FTL through Patreon and unlock bonus content! Read space historian Drew LePage's articles on the first moon race! Sources: - …

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Ep. 48: The Shining OST ft. Mia Lee Vicino 1:32:13

17d ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Classic film? Yup. Soundtrack with a weird backstory? Yup yup. Siiiiiick guest spot? Three times the yup! West Coast Editor for Letterboxd Mia Lee Vicino drops by the show to tackle the leviathan that is Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." A score that is also a soundtrack, this film uses original music by electronic music pioneers Wendy Carlos and Ra…

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220. Brain-Eating Amoeba and Calamity Jane 1:02:40

19d ago1:02:40

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Kat covers the scariest parasite of them all: Naegleria fowleri. The amoeba that feeds on neurons in your frontal lobe! Then Hayley follows it up with a lesson on a legendary wild west frontierswoman: Martha Jane Canary AKA Calamity Jane. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus shows every week…

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597 - Flatus for the Win 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: the healing power of intestinal gas elevated liver enzymes penile enhancement with hyaluronic acid self induced retrograde ejaculation rheumatoid nodules urinary hesitancy why not make alcohol safer? PFAS again cleaning out the pipes after intercourse corny's gross beard thing Please visit: simplyherbals.net/c…

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They/Them, Immaculate, My Animal, The Retreat, Good Boy, and Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare 40:47

22d ago40:47

40:47

Podcast Episode 286 We’ve got a neat mix of things this week, starting with “They/Them” from last year and “Immaculate” from last month. We’ll check in on a young werewolf in “My Animal” from 2023 and then run to the country for 2021’s “The Retreat.” We’ll meet an unusual pet in “Good Boy” and then watch Freddy die again in “Freddy’s Dead: The Fina…

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Ep. 47: Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid 1:21:24

1M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

An R&B record whose scope is bigger than most prog rock epics, this week's episode covers Janelle Monáe's debut studio album "The ArchAndroid." Cody and Hilary talk about the influence of sci-fi in music before diving into this epic - in a very literal sense - of an album. The love and collaboration that went into this album is apparent not only fr…

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219. McDonald's Ice Cream Machines and Debutante Balls 1:24:19

24d ago1:24:19

1:24:19

Hayley covers the always broken McDonald’s ice cream machines and a couple who tried to fix them. Then Kat follows her Bridgerton obsession into the history of formal aristocratic parties where young women made their dating debuts. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We release bonus shows every week on our…

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596 - Nocturnal Carbon Emissions 1:10:11

24d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: congenital insensitivity to pain alice in wonderland syndrome progeria black urine disease parasitic twins sleep sneezing wet dreams in an adult vasectomy after effects bro with 3 testicles (sort of) poison ivy castleman disease chronic pain "all over" mouth ulcers saw palmetto Please visit: simplyherbals.net/…

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S2E3: What's Your Jam, Amoeba? 38:35

27d ago38:35

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It's Episode Three! We chat food (and pizza knives) with Jesse Gallaway and write two not-in-a-lifetime song demos! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode.If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (and the demos we showe…

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Part 2: The Apollo 1 Disaster 1:35:36

1M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

In response to a lethal accident, NASA pulled off the crisis communications hattrick: lying to the public, lying to Congress, and lying to the Senate. This week, we're back talking to Kyle about the investigation and fallout of the Apollo 1 fire. Support FTL through Patreon and unlock bonus content. Sources: - NASA Apollo 204 Disaster Report Theme …

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218. Jim Twins, Cincinnati Lore, and Ariel Castro Kidnappings 5:10

27d ago5:10

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Kat covers twins, separated at birth, who shared A LOT of weird similarities. Then Hayley covers the legends and lore of her hometown Cincinasty, Ohio. Come for the Loveland Frogman, stay for the Waxman driving the golden shitter. Then grab a box of tissues, cause this lesson makes Alec cry as he teaches about the Ariel Castro kidnappings. Listen t…

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The Moor, Arena Wars, Realm of Shadows, The Perfection, The Devil’s Path, and Destroy All Monsters 45:44

29d ago45:44

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Podcast Episode 285 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “The Moor,” “Arena Wars,” and “Realm of Shadows.” Next we’ll watch a couple of fun films we missed in 2018, “The Perfection” and “The Devil’s Path.” Finally, we’ll head back to Japan with 1968’s “Destroy All Monsters.” Check out all our…

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595 - The Walking Corpse of Cotard 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: Walking on all fours persistent arousal syndrome Cotard syndrome Foreign accent syndrome repetitive noises are annoying local honey and allergies shooting ropes (congrats brah) fast talkers white blood cell colony factors nasal congestion chlortrimeton and more (including your superchats from the Fluid Family)…

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Ep. 46: Pet Shop Boys - Actually 1:30:43

1M ago1:30:43

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Nothing like a healthy dose of synth pop and British government, and that's just what we have this week! Pet Shop Boys' "Actually" is 80s perfection, tackling big issues using outrageously smart songwriting and catchy hooks. The content of "Actually" is still extremely relevant, and this record has aged as well as the Boys themselves. Clever, earne…

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217. Pythagoras and Bone Wars 1:27:46

1M ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Kat covers the cult of Pythagoras and their math loving leader. It’s a lifestyle! Then Hayley follows it up with a dinosaur lesson on the greatest feud in paleontology history. Will this lesson trigger a species naming feud between Kat and Hayley? The answer is yes. Still got a thirst for knowledge and parasaocial camaraderie? You’re in luck! We re…

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PREVIEW Space Amoeba (1970) 9:26

2M ago9:26

9:26

This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest, join our patreon at any tier: https://www.patreon.com/failuretolaunch

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Sting, The First Omen, Insane Like Me, Titane, Cthulhu, and Jesus Shows You The Way to the Highway 54:58

1M ago54:58

54:58

Podcast Episode 284 This week, we’ll start with three brand-new films, all of which we liked. 2024 has brought us “Sting,” “The First Omen,” and “Insane Like Me.” Then we’ll talk about a really weird one, “Titane” from 2024. For our bonus movies, we’ll look at “Cthulhu” (2008) and “Jesus Shows You The Way to the Highway” (2019). Check out all our b…

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594 - 100 Day Cough Scam 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Dr Steve, Dr Scott, and Tacie discuss: Encopresis STD First Encounters "100 Day Cough" B.S. Grounding is B.S. Placebos rule Please visit: simplyherbals.net/cbd-sinus-rinse (the best he's ever made. Seriously.) instagram.com/weirdmedicine (instagram by ahynesmedia.com!) x.com/weirdmedicine stuff.doctorsteve.com (it's back!) RIGHT NOW GET A NEW DISCO…

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Ep. 45: Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis 1:24:14

1M ago1:24:14

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We've got the silky smooth Swingin' Sixties coming your way this week! Dusty Springfield was a staple of the era, with hits in both the US and the UK. A fixture on the charts and on TV, Dusty's pop vocal stylings ran perpendicular with the rock zeitgeist. But she had a finger on the pulse, and could sense the tide turning in the late 60s. "Dusty in…

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