Join Tybee and Travis as they explore the world of Doctor Who! They'll rewatch the series, discuss show news, look in to what the series' actors are up to, and more. Now, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
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Join us, intrepid listeners, as we journey through the compelling, odd, and sometimes horrific lengths people will go to in hopes of achieving eternal life. We’ll hear what--and who--the subjects of our stories were willing to sacrifice to possibly gain a few more years of youth and beauty and life. And we’ll all ask the question: how far would you take the hunt if you were chasing immortality? If you enjoy Chasing Immortality and would like to see more episodes, please consider joining our ...
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Henrietta Lacks: Immortality Exploited and Reborn
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Henrietta Lacks wasn't looking for immortality. She was looking to be healed, and was exploited by her doctors. Today we share a story of lives saved and diseases cured and the fight for justice and recognition, and the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks.By Travis McElroy
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Ray Kurzweil and the Singularity of Endless Optimism
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Listeners, usually our episodes are about greedy individuals searching for immortality to satisfy their own need for glory. Rarely do we get to share a story of those who are seeking eternity in an attempt to benefit their own version of the greater good. Today might just be that tale.By Travis McElroy
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We're back, intrepid listeners. This week, dive into the real Nicholas Flamel, from his bookbinding-youth, to studies of alchemy to his empty grave.By Travis McElroy
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Adhamy, Amir. “What Did a Lady-in-Waiting Actually Do?” HistoryExtra, 26 Nov. 2020, www.historyextra.com/period/what-did-lady-ladies-in-waiting-do-role. Akingswhore. “Akingswhore.” A King’s Whore, 1 Feb. 2018, akingswhore.tumblr.com/post/170353396161/diane-de-poitiers-3-sep-1499-25-apr. Andy. “Everything You Need to Know About Edible Gold Leaf.” Co…
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Rasputin: The Man Who Can't Be Killed
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Works Cited Azar, Helen. “TIME TRAVEL WITH ROMANOV FAMILY: CHILDREN’S ISLAND.” Theromanovfamily.Com, 18 June 2015, www.theromanovfamily.com/the-alexander-palace-and-park. Ball, Jacqueline. “Should Dogs Be Prescribed for Chronic Pain? | Physician’s Weekly.” Www.Physiciansweekly.Com, Physician's Weekly, 14 Oct. 2014, www.physiciansweekly.com/should-d…
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Elizabeth Bathory, aka It Gets Way, Way Worse
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Theunissen, Steve, and Jack Cole. Performance by Simon Whistler, Elizabeth Bathory – The ‘Blood Countess,’ Biographics, 1 Nov. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N3TSPZoY1o&lc=UgxS9zTiN2xi2FfEzel4AaABAg. Bon, Scott A. “The Unique Motives of Female Serial Killers.” Psychology Today , 24 June 2019, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201906/the-…
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The Terracotta Legacy of the Dragon Emperor
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All That's Interesting. “Meet The Most Well-Preserved Mummy In Human History.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 28 Feb. 2020, allthatsinteresting.com/xin-zhui-lady-dai. China Travel Blog, director. Virtual Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum-兵马俑-HD | China Travel Vlog. China Travel Blog, YouTube, 12 Oct. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
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2030, FM -. Are You a Transhuman?: Monitoring and Stimulating Your Personal Rate of Growth in a Rapidly Changing World. Warner Books, 1989. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Thanatology. www.britannica.com/science/thanatology. “FM-2030.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM-2030. Grey, Aubrey de, et al. “Li…
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Works Cited Admin, M. “When 'Master Metaphysicians' Tried To Raise An Immortal Baby.” Knowledge Nuts, 5 Jan. 2015, knowledgenuts.com/2015/01/05/when-master-metaphysicians-tried-to-raise-an-immortal-baby/. Boese, Alex. “Jean Gauntt, the Immortal Baby.” Museum of Hoaxes, 2015, hoaxes.org/archive/permalink/jean_gauntt_the_immortal_baby. Cannata, Jeff …
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Starting this Friday, join us as we begin our quest for life everlasting, with Chasing Immortality.By Alexx Rouse, Travis McElroy, Tybee Diskin, Alice Flanders, Doug Borntrager
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This week we discuss the reboot episode/David Tennant finale The End of Time. Enjoy!
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This week we watch the episode Waters of Mars. Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!
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This week we are discussing the 10th Doctor special Planet of the Dead! Enjoy and tell a friend!
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We're back and we're talking about the Doctor Who New Year's special Resolution. Enjoy and tell a friend!
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(SORRY FOR THE TECH DIFFICULTIES WITH TRAVIS'S TRACK!) This week we discuss the new series episode Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos. Enjo!
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Run: Demons of Punjab through It Takes You Away
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This week we are catching up on missed episodes. We discuss Demons of Punjab, Kerblam!, Witchfinders and It Takes You Away. Enjoy and tell a friend.
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This time, we discuss the new series episode The Tsuranga Conundrum. We realize that we're an episode behind, we promise to catch up!
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This week we discuss the new series episodes Rosa and Arachnids in the UK. Enjoy and tell a friend!
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This week we discuss the new series episode The Ghost Monument! Enjoy and be sure to share!
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This week we discuss the new series episode The Woman Who Fell to Earth. Spoiler Alert: We loved it (mostly). Also, Spoiler Alert in general!
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This week we watched the reboot episodes Stolen Earth and Journey's End. Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!
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This week we watch and discuss the reboot episode Turn Left! Enjoy and tell a friend!
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This week, we watch the reboot episode "Midnight"! Enjoy and be sure to share!
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This week we discuss the classic special featuring five(ish) Classic Doctors! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!
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Run: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead
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This week we watch and discuss the reboot episodes Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead. Enjoy!
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This week we watch the reboot episode The Unicorn and the Wasp! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
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This week, we discuss the reboot episode The Doctor's Daughter! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!
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Run: The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky
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This week we watched The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky. Please enjoy and share with friends!
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This week's episode is all about the reboot episode "Planet of the Ood". Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
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This week we are discussing the 10th Doctor episode "The Fires of Pompeii"! Enjoy and be sure to share!
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