Kirsty & Carissa pack some feathered snacks and go on a journey through Samanta Schweblin's spooky, surrealist, feminine focused story collection. Topic: Mouthful of Birds by Samanta Schweblin Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Enter Carissa & Kirsty - into a film, or is it reality, or is it a book, about how family and society contributes to the things you want to be and the things you are. Topic: Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Carissa & Kirsty don their capes and enter an iconic multimedia graphic novel universe where nuclear armageddon looms and everyone kind of sucks! Topic: Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa enjoy an unfairly maligned, highly stylized film adaptation of Tolstoy's classic romance/tragedy/political criticism, featuring many hot people, much gossip, the theatricality of passion, and aristocracy in Russia. Topic: Anna Karenina (2012), dir. Joe Wright Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore…

Kirsty & Carissa dive into some classic American poetry about aging, living, and dying. What more is there to say? You'll have to listen to find out. Topic: Life & Death by Robert Creeley Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa dive into teen competition, appropriation, and queer romance in this fun YA drama. Topic: Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Listen. Sometimes you've just got to stick it to the man and rock out, dude. Let's discuss why this movie holds up better than almost any other. Topic: School of Rock (2003), dir. Richard Linklater Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

intrigue! moralistic judgment! witchcraft??? You guys know this one. Let's get silly. Topic: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa follow a tumultuous relationship over several years as Marianne & Connell deal with trauma, social status, and Being Irish. Topic: Normal People by Sally Rooney Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa dive into this translation of Lebanese poetry to discuss the blending of various traditions, legends, and truths. Topic: A Handful of Blue Earth by Vénus Khoury-Ghata Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa dive into Audre Lorde's biomythography to discuss heritage, relationships, and self-discovery. Topic: Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa take a trip to Oakland to talk community, music, interpersonal drama, and redemption. Topic: Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Now we're really hitting the classics. Kirsty & Carissa enter the moon dome to discuss perceived reality, trust, self, and, of course, capitalism. Topic: The Truman Show (dir. Peter Weir) Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa enter an eternal battle between good and evil that begins in 19th century England. Jonathan Joestar meets Dio Brando! Tensions are high! There may be vampires involved! Words alone simply cannot communicate what is happening here! Topic: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood by Hirohiko Araki Theme: "Make It Ours" by Everm…

Kirsty & Carissa dig into poetry that draws from several sources, including AI and various folklore. Topic: What have you done to our ears to make us hear echoes? by Arlene Kim Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa snap back to reality (ope!) to discuss Eminem, friendship, confidence, and deeply satisfying rap battles. Topic: 8 Mile (dir. Curtis Hanson) Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

We throw around the term hyperspeed a lot in movies, shows, sci fi novels. What actually is it and where did it originate from?? Tune into this episode to learn all about it!We have Merch!!www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocke…

Kirsty & Carissa travel to Arrakis for a political-action-thriller that may or may not now be a major motion picture. Topic: Dune by Frank Herbert Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Airplanes are cool, right?! How much do you know about their wings? We're finally back from our winter break. Grab a warm beverage and hand out with us while we chat about airfoils!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSF…

We made it through another one. Carissa & Kirsty reflect on the good, the bad, and the weird shit they read in 2021. All hail Luigi. Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa celebrate the season with a classic holiday film that is strategic, psychotic, and just plain fun. Topic: Die Hard (1988, dir. John McTiernan) Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa enter a quasi-apocalyptic future full of magic, tricksters, dreamboats, and makeover montages. Topic: Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa learn to speak properly about class, misogyny, and the expectations we place on the people in our lives. Topic: Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa pop into the kitchen for an adventure in the NYC restaurant scene. And yes, there is a reference to the Nic Cage film Pig (2021). Topic: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa -- or is it Carissa & Kirsty? -- wander through the plot of Hamlet and their own lives with some verbose companions. What is the point???? You decide! Topic: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

This week’s episode is an interview with a SPACE ANTHROPOLOGIST - Adryon Kozel! Tune in if you want to learn what space anthropology exactly is, what research is being done in the field and how you can get involved! We learned so much from Adryon and we’re so excited to have had this opportunity to interview them!Where you can find Adryon: Twitter:…

In the October spooktacular finale, Kirsty & Carissa enter a suspiciously empty town and get to the bottom of the corn maze. Twice. Topic: "Children of the Corn" by Stephen King Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa step back to 14th-century France and encounter plague, demons, biblically accurate angels, and a quest. It's religious horror! It's Lovecraftian! It's all-around weird! What are the fires? Let's find out! Topic: Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman Theme: "Make It Ours" by Evermore…

They're creepy and they're kooky, they're watching spooky movies because it's Halloween time! You know what's happening here! Let's talk about Joan Cusack! Topic: Addams Family Values (1993, dir. Barry Sonnenfeld) Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Did you know that Space Art is a genre of art? Come listen to Anna and Henna chat with space artist Amber Allen about all things Space Art!Where you can find AmberWebsite: https://www.amberallenart.com/Instagram: amberallenartFacebook: amberallenartWe have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind u…

Kirsty & Carissa stay put in Birmingham for an episode full of love, community, and character. Also food. Also crying. Just buckle up, it's a fun one. Topic: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

We're here with another Cozy Coffee Chat! Tune in to hear us answer to some of your questions and chat about our favorite shows and more!We have Merch!!www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocket ScienceMusic from filmmusic.io"Tyra…

Kirsty & Carissa have a lot of grievances to air, and so does Ignatius P. Reilly. Grab a beignet and let's discuss. Topic: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

How worried should you be about a Solar Storm hitting Earth? What is a Solar Storm anyway? Tune in to our latest episode to find out!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocket ScienceAnna's Sources:…

Kirsty & Carissa work on their villainous puns and characterization as they watch this classic superhero romp, and also take a moment to appreciate Jim Carrey. Topic: Batman Forever (dir. Joel Schumacher) Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa open up their voids and try to unpack exactly what happened - and whether it matters - in this abstract, introspective graphic novel. Bonus: recorded in only one physical place! Topic: Dream Tube by Rebekka Dunlap Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Per recommendation, Kirsty & Carissa take off to a cold, genderless planet to discover their politics, interpersonal relationships, and survival tips for hiking through the tundra for many many days. Topic: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Do you know what Black Holes actually are? Are we actually all holograms? Pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea) and come hang out with your friendly neighborhood aerospace engineers to find out!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitt…

Hey there space cadets! This week we're doing another one of our coffee chats! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Henna and Anna as they answer one of your questions and chat about their favorite things in space right now!We have Merch!!www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisroc…

Carissa & KIrsty try to piece together an overarching plot to link some of their favorite/least favorite characters. Does it work? Does it make any sense? Only you can decide. Theme: "Make It Ours"By Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa catch up on a lifetime of gossip between Nives, a widow with a troubled pet chicken, and Loriano, an alcoholic veterinarian. Details best discovered along the way. Topic: Nives by Sacha Naspini Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

On June 25th, 2021 the United States Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a 9 page unclassified report titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”. Listen up to learn what it said!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: b…

Kirsty & Carissa shift forms and tiptoe along a complicated system of magic, politics, demon exploitation, neglect, revenge, and heists. Topic: The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Kirsty & Carissa flex the poetry part of their brains to discuss Big Feelings in New York - a favorite genre. Topic: Meditations in an Emergency by Frank O'Hara Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Electrodynamic tethers are a super cool tethers that can produce a force without fuel! How do they do this?! How long have they been around? Wait, what exactly are these again? Tune in to learn answers to these questions and more!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)H…

Guess what Space Cadets?? We did an interview! Come hang out with us and Operations Control Engineer, Susan Martinez. We talk about everything from school, our love of fashion and of course, Space!Susan MartinezInstagram: adastrasu We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitte…

Kirsty & Carissa tackle a frustratingly-full-of-potential dystopia that ostensibly imagines a Hunger Games / Game of Thrones / Ender's Game medley with a protagonist problem. Topic: Red Rising by Pierce Brown Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

In this week's episode, we shine the spotlight on Lagrange Points! How can you be stationary but be moving at the same time in space? Who discovered Lagrange Points? Why are they useful? Tune in to find out all about them!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitis…

Kirsty & Carissa pay homage to fanfiction as an art and to the great and mighty Luigi, Mr. Lean n' Green, who has long been overshadowed by his inferiorly mustached brother. Topic: Luigi Number One by Luigi Enthusiast Theme: "Make It Ours" by EvermoreBy Rough Draught

Hey there space cadets! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Anna and Henna chat about their favorite things in space (or just in general) right now!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocket ScienceTarg…