Yellowstone Supervolcano has always been a time bomb for human. Today Jeff is going to talk about what would happen if Yellowstone erupts.
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Crazy assed 'preppers' face off serious science for a pop-culture smack down with host Wendy John - a new mum who, since having a kid, now fears everything from asteroids to zombies. Winner of Nova Entertainment's Podquest 2017.
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A comedic post-apocalyptic tale, this podcast follows former radio host Jo Prendergast at the explosive end of the world. Keep up with Jo’s ham radio transmissions as she uses humor and luck to survive: -the effects of a supervolcano eruption -other survivors who could murder her or help her or both -existential dread -death -no longer having running water -MREs and more This podcast is episodic so start with episode 1- T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I.
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Dive into the natural splendour and beauty of one of the world's greatest national parks as you embark on a journey through Yellowstone's history. From the delicate balance of an ecosystem and humanity's impact to the geological features and vibrant hydrothermal pools, join us as we explore a legacy.
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Yellowstone attracts over three million visitors a year, but the human history of the park has spanned for thousands of years. From First Nations Americans, to European Settlers, to today, join us as we explore how human hands have shaped Yellowstone’s past, and how they can shape its future. Further Reading: https://www.nps.gov/articles/archeology…
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Vibrant colours disguise hidden dangers in the depth’s of Yellowstone’s hot springs. Despite the deadly temperatures, microbial life still thrives in the boiling, mineral-rich waters. In this episode we look at the mechanisms behind the hot springs and geysers, and how tiny creatures thrive where others dare not go. Further Reading: https://www.usg…
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Deep beneath Yellowstone lies a magma chamber, above which is the vast Yellowstone Caldera. Sometimes referred to as a supervolcano, the caldera lies atop the Yellowstone hotspot, and has inspired many an imagination. Although the volcano has erupted in the past, how will future eruptions affect the region – and the world? Further reading: https://…
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Life flourishes in Yellowstone. From the tiniest songbird to the mighty elk, and everything in between, nature has struck a delicate balance. But what happens when that balance is disturbed? In this episode we explore the complex relationships between predator and prey, and why they are so vital to the health of an ecosystem. Further Reading: https…
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Yellowstone's legacy spans nearly eleven thousand years. With such a history, it's no wonder that America's first National Park has captured the attention of so many people around the world. In this limited docuseries, we'll be exploring the delicate balance of an ecosystem, the geology behind hot springs and supervolanoes, and the human history of…
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> We think our civilization near its meridian, but we are yet only at the cock-crowing and the morning star.> — Ralph Waldo EmersonWelcome to Future Matters, a newsletter about longtermism brought to you by Matthew van der Merwe & Pablo Stafforini. Each month we collect and summarize longtermism-relevant research, share news from the longtermism co…
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The ultimate question - do I have to learn to like Spam? - answered now; it's a Round Up of all the doomsday scenarios researched over the past year. Kick on in!By Wendy John
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Doomsday by solar flare? Let's ask one of Australia’s most fabulous science communicators – Dr Alice Williamson - who also has intel on Switzerland's secret bunkers!By Wendy John
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In the late 90s my friend Michelle and I sat in a darkened Brisbane cinema totally enthralled by disaster film Dante’s Peak. Apart from the glory of Pierce Brosnan the thought that mother nature could annihilate life on Earth by volcanic eruption was mesmerising.By Wendy John
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No bees = DOOMSDAY. Should we bee worried? Bee prepared? Is there such thing as a Zombee?By Wendy John
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Would a vegan survive the zombie apocalypse. Or would they just become a food source? It’s Vegan versus Prepper in the match of a lifetime.By Wendy John
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Usually I’ll interview scientists or present academic research. But today well, you seriously couldn’t write what happened in this interview. So, I’m just going to let the story unfold and see if it changes your mind about what it means to be a Doomsday Prepper.By Wendy John
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Today I’m doing a special for all my Mummy friend subscribers. Doomsday podcast presents ‘Prepping 101: A Mum’s guide to surviving the Zombie Apocalypse’. And to do it we put a call through to Arizona USA to someone who really knows his stuff.By Wendy John
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"It was actually the first thing in the morning, about 8:00. I was making coffee and noticed an alert for a ballistic missile incoming to Hawaii." Cy Nobriga - our guest this episode.By Wendy John
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I’m testing the waters between North Korea and the USA and asking an expert ‘What are the chances of nuclear war?’By Wendy John
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Armageddon by Cyberhacking? Let's talk to the same guy the US Congress interviewed about cyber security. And cross our fingers...
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Now I love a good disaster film as much as the next girl - so Doomsday by Mother Nature? Let’s try to mythbust THAT!By Wendy John
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Myth busting Doomsday by Tsunami. Well, trying to at least. With more than a billion people living within 20 metres of sea level you gotta wonder. Our fabulous guests this episode: Peter Baines OAM @peter_baines http://peterbaines.com.au Hands Across The Water @HATWAustralia https://www.handsgroup.org.au Professor James Goff, University of NSW @Pro…
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18 million ‘Walking Dead’ fans know that the zombie apocalypse starts with a virus. So, I’m investigating the more likely Doomsday event of a super virus pandemic. Our fabulous guests this episode: Dr Maurizo Labbate @mlabbate75 i3Institute, University of Technology Sydney https://www.uts.edu.au/staff/maurizio.labbate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott @…
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Real Housewives of Sydney #RHOS star, Lisa Oldfield, was interesting to interview interview walked around her house, pet carpet snake draped around her neck, swearing like a trooper but with immaculate make-up. And yep, Lisa is a 'prepper'. If only she could remember the password to her bunker...By Wendy John
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Even though Jo has some hope for Scout and her illness, she's still tense. Jo and her friends find an old fashion stress reliever in an odd place. Cw: Discussions of illness and death throughout the episode as a major theme Cw: recreational drugs as a major theme Cw: Discussions of divorce 24:04-24:32 Cw: graphic description of an abortion 25:14-26…
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Even though Jo has some hope for Scout and her illness, she's still tense. Jo and her friends find an old fashion stress reliever in an odd place. Cw: Discussions of illness and death throughout the episode as a major themeCw: recreational drugs as a major themeCw: Discussions of divorce 24:04-24:32Cw: graphic description of an abortion 25:14-26:41…
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What Jo feared turns out to be true and now the group has to deal with the consequences. WE'RE BACK, FELLOW SURVIVORS! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who stuck around and believed in us. We're sorry this mid-season hiatus took so long, if you want to know why, check out our last two public patreon posts . We're going to try and release t…
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What Jo feared turns out to be true and now the group has to deal with the consequences.WE'RE BACK, FELLOW SURVIVORS! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who stuck around and believed in us. We're sorry this mid-season hiatus took so long, if you want to know why, check out our last two public patreon posts . We're going to try and release th…
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It's hard to get out of Ohio when there keeps being interesting distractions. Thank you all for your support and patience while we finish up season 2. The hiatus was longer than planned but we promise there will be new full episodes very soon. Written and produced by J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Jo was J.J. Ranvier. Special thanks, as always, for all…
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It's hard to get out of Ohio when there keeps being interesting distractions.Thank you all for your support and patience while we finish up season 2. The hiatus was longer than planned but we promise there will be new full episodes very soon.Written and produced by J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Jo was J.J. Ranvier.Special thanks, as always, for all th…
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Jo is trying to relax so Elliot teaches her one of their favorite hobbies. Written and produced by J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Jo was J.J. Ranvier. The voice of Elliot is Jules Darling, previously credited as J.D. Lee. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, th…
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We are on hiatus until end of summer so please enjoy this episode about a well known American pastime: farking up the rules of a card game. Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why this episode is sponsored by Overcast! Follow us @AfterDisasterBC for…
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The Yellowstone national park sits over a giant, active volcano Yellowstone. Today Jeff is going to talk about Yellowstone Supervolcano, and what would happen if Yellowstone erupts. This podcast is for education and fun.
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We are on hiatus until midsummer so please enjoy this cat related mini-episode in the meantime. Sounds were all taken from freesounds.com Cat purr Cat Meow from Counter-gamer Cat hairball from pfranzen List item Special thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's w…
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We are on hiatus until midsummer so please enjoy this cat related mini-episode in the meantime. Sounds were all taken from freesounds.com Cat purr Cat Meow from Counter-gamer Cat hairball from pfranzenList itemSpecial thanks, as always, for all those over at The Nerdologues for their mentorship. And thanks to Chicago Podcast Cooperative, that's why…
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