Best Dot Grid Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Dogs are talking — are you listening? 32:40

6h ago32:40

32:40

Dogs don’t talk to us the way our human best friends do, but they are biologically prepared to communicate with us in a range of ways. What if we could understand our furry companions better? Dr. Emily Bray, a canine cognition specialist, says that dogs are better at understanding us than we are them, but there are ways we can bridge the gap.…

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Your burning questions about fireworks, answered 22:13

15d ago22:13

22:13

Fireworks have been used to dazzle and entertain for centuries. These spectacles can seem out of this world, and they’re directly related to Kate the Chemist’s favorite subject: chemistry. Kate answers your questions about fireworks, including what causes their sound, colors and even smell.By Kate The Chemist, Suzanne Hogan

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Plants may be more intelligent than we think 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

We haven’t been giving the Plant Kingdom enough credit. Plants can move, attack, communicate, and adapt — even though they don’t have what's normally defined as a brain. But do plants meet the criteria for intelligent life? That’s the question Paco Calvo and Natalie Lawrence explore in their book “Planta Sapiens: Unmasking Plant Intelligence.”…

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s04e07 - Nuclear SMR - Has the technology’s moment finally arrived? 55:31

2M ago55:31

55:31

In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Bret Kugelmass, the CEO and co-founder of the nuclear fission startup Last Energy, which focuses on developing small nuclear reactors, talks about: The potential of nuclear power to provide abundant, inexpensive energy with minimal environmental impact. Kugelmass emphasizes n…

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s04e06 - CVCs Doubling Down on Climate, with Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, GS Ventures and Honda Innovations 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Pae Wu of IndieBio and SOSV, corporate venture capitalists Brandon Middaugh from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund, Taehong Huh from GS Futures, and Aditya Sharma from Honda Innovations discussed their strategies for investing in climate tech startups.…

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s04e05 - Should VCs Measure and Attribute Climate Impact, with Norrsken VC, Planet A, AENU, World Fund and Pale Blue Dot 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) focused on measuring and attributing climate impact and moderated by Hampus Jakobsson of Pale Blue Dot, investors from various climate tech-focused funds discussed the importance of impact measurement in startups and investment decisions. The challenges and methodologies…

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s04e04 - After the Tumble: Climate VC In 2024 With Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon and SOSV 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Tim De Chant, Senior Climate Reporter at TechCrunch, panelists Christina Karapataki from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Shuo Yang from Lowercarbon Capital, and Duncan Turner from HAX and SOSV discussed the current state and future of climate tech venture capi…

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s04e03 - Keeping the Heat On: Antora Energy’s Thermal Batteries Plan to Solve For Industrial Heat 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), Andrew Ponec, Co-founder and CEO of Antora Energy, discusses with Casey Crownhart, Climate Reporter at MIT Technology Review, the challenges and innovations in industrial heating. Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage and raised over 200 mil…

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s04e02 - Dressing for Climate Success: Three Startups Decarbonizing Fashion, with unspun, Smartex and Gozen 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this panel discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024) moderated by Dr. Sabriya Stukes, Chief Scientific Officer at SOSV's IndieBio New York program, founders Beth Esponnette of unspun, Gilberto Loureiro of SMARTEX, and Onur Eren of GOZEN discussed innovative approaches to sustainable fashion. The conversation focused on lev…

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s04e01 - Can Form Energy meet the rapidly growing demand of grid-level, long-duration energy storage? 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In this discussion from SOSV's 2024 EarthDay+ sessions (Apr 22-26, 2024), the CEO and co-founder of Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo, talks about: Form Energy's advancements in energy storage, with their unique iron-air battery technology designed for multi-day energy storage, which is more cost-effective and durable than traditional lithium-ion batter…

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Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? 32:50

4M ago32:50

32:50

Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario.Kate The Chemist speaks with Nancy Chabot, one of the leaders behind NASA’s planetary defense missions, about destroying asteroids in space before they reach …

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s03e23 - Our New Relationship With Electricity at Home with Span and Quilt 27:21

9M ago27:21

27:21

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of Span and Quilt talk about the electrification of homes. Span has developed a smart panel that helps homeowners integrate new devices and manage their electricity use. Quilt is building an aesthetically pleasing residential electric heating and cooling syst…

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s03e22 - Taking Climate's Measure: Fire, Emissions and Sequestration with 33:11

9M ago33:11

33:11

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of climate data and measurement. Pano AI developed a solution for active wildfire detection using cameras and satellite feeds. Kayrros use of satellite imagery to provide independent data for financial institutions, insurance …

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s03e21 - Scientists at Venture Funds with Breakthrough Energy, Lowercarbon Capital and SOSV's HAX 31:52

9M ago31:52

31:52

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three scientists working at notable venture funds: Clea Kolster, Partner and Head of Science at Lowercarbon, Ken Caldeira, Senior Scientist at Breakthrough Energy and Susan Schofer, Partner and Chief Science Officer at SOSV’s HAX program, discuss the importance of having …

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s03e20 - Better Call the Specialist: VCs in Climate Verticals with AgFunder, Fifth Wall and S2G Ventures Ocean F 31:14

9M ago31:14

31:14

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), we feature three speakers: Rob Leclerc, Founding Partner at AgFunder, Kate Danaher, Managing Director at S2G Ventures Ocean Fund, and Greg Smithies, Partner at Fifth Wall. They discuss the benefits and challenges of raising funds from category-specific climate tech firms.…

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s03e19 - Climate Tech Analysts: Taking the Temperature with Bloomberg NEF, CTVC and Voyager VC 21:06

10M ago21:06

21:06

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), two analysts and an analyst-turned-VC discuss the need for innovative solutions in sectors such as renewable power, transportation, and hard-to-abate industries. They also discuss the potential for growth in climate tech and the importance of research and funding in drivi…

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s03e18 - Iceland: Ice, Fire, and Climate Tech with Iceland's Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation and Climate Investor 26:48

9M ago26:48

26:48

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), we feature Iceland’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, and David Helgason, co-founder and former CEO of software unicorn Unity, and the founder of a climate-focused venture capital firm called Transition and an initiative called Transition Labs. They …

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s03e17 - First Checks for Big Ideas with AtOne Ventures, E2JDJ, Material Impact and SOSV / IndieBio 36:27

9M ago36:27

36:27

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), four investors discuss the importance of early stage funding and the need for startups to show traction and progress. They also highlight the potential of untapped sectors such as cement and agriculture in driving climate tech innovation. The conversation touches on the r…

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s03e16 - Heat-Proof Ag: How Will We Grow Food On A Hotter Planet with Avalo AI, Puna Bio and Drip AI 27:27

9M ago27:27

27:27

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Three founders of AgTech startups discuss their innovative solutions in the fields of climate resilient crops, bio fertilizer, and water harvesting. Brendan from Avalo explains how machine learning is used to identify desirable traits in plant genomes. Franco from Puna Bi…

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s03e15 - Solugen: Reinventing The Means Of Production, With Enzymes 24:40

9M ago24:40

24:40

In this interview from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Gaurab Chakrabarti, Co-founder and CEO of Solugen, a company specializing in sustainable chemicals, is interviewed by Dr. John Cumbers, Founder and CEO of SynBioBeta. They discuss Solugen’s progress in fundraising and building infrastructure, as well as its focus on de…

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s03e14 - Science, Scale, Markets, and Big Meat: The Future of Alt Proteins with UPSIDE Foods, Prolific and OSI Group 33:32

9M ago33:32

33:32

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the future of meat and the challenges faced by the cultivated meat industry. Eric from Upside Foods emphasizes the need for access to public funds and international harmonization of regulatory policies. Deniz from Prolific talks about the importance of re…

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s03e13 - How Corporate VCs Invest In Climate Tech with Toyota Ventures, Solvay Ventures and ADM Venture 30:05

9M ago30:05

30:05

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three corporate investors, from Toyota Ventures, Solvay Ventures and ADM Ventures discuss their mandates as investors in the climate space and how they prioritize investments. Toyota Ventures looks at technologies and solutions for emissions reduction, removal, and adaptation …

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s03e12 - Climate Tech Investing In The Global South with Wavemaker, Africa Climate Ventures, Avaana Capital and Gri 35:56

9M ago35:56

35:56

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), four investors based in emerging markets discuss the importance of the global south in addressing climate change and the opportunities for climate tech in their respective regions. Marie from Wavemaker emphasizes the need for startups to drive adoption and change behavior, whi…

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s03e11 - The Earth is Hiring: Tackling the Talent Transition with Drawdown Labs, Work On Climate and Terra.do 31:49

9M ago31:49

31:49

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of platforms promoting careers in climate discuss the misconception that climate jobs are only for scientists and activists and emphasize that climate jobs can be found in various industries. They also highlight the need for more skilled workers in the clean eco…

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s03e10 - Making The Hydrogen Value Chain Work with Electric Hydrogen, Amogy and Ayrton Energy 30:30

9M ago30:30

30:30

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), the founders of three startups discuss the challenges and potential of the hydrogen value chain, particularly in terms of green hydrogen production. They highlight the importance of renewable electricity in producing truly green hydrogen and the need for collaboration and supp…

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s03e09 - The Missing Link: Grid-level Energy Storage with Malta, Energy Dome and Renewell 36:02

9M ago36:02

36:02

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups involved in long-duration energy storage discuss the importance of such technologies in the changing grid and the need for new ways to store energy. Each speaker explains their company's technology and how it fits into the energy system. They also di…

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s03e08 - Re-inventing The Means Of Production for the Chemical Industry, Materials and Industrial Heat 29:53

9M ago29:53

29:53

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the industrial sector's focus on reducing carbon emissions and the challenges they face. Their technologies cover alternatives to various materials, and approaches to reduce energy consumption in the chemical industry and for the production of in…

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s03e07 - The Age of Small Nuclear Reactors with Last Energy, Core Power and NewCleo 32:28

9M ago32:28

32:28

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of startups building small nuclear reactors discuss the development of advanced nuclear technologies and their potential in the energy landscape. They highlight the shift in business models, the need for private investment, and the importance of addressing safet…

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s03e06 - Greener Mining For Critical Minerals with Lilac Solutions, Impossible Metals and Still Bright 30:12

9M ago30:12

30:12

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three startup founders discuss the importance of critical minerals in the energy transition and how their companies are working to secure access to these minerals. One focuses on lithium extraction from brine, another on refining copper ore with electricity, and the last …

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s03e05 - FDA and USDA-approved. When Will Upside's Cultivated Meat Reach Your Table? 19:46

9M ago19:46

19:46

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Dr. Uma Valeti, founder of UPSIDE Foods, a pioneer in cultivated meat is in conversation with Po Bronson. Dr. Valeti trained as a cardiologist before turning his attention to sustainable meat production. Po Bronson is a general partner at SOSV and managing director of Ind…

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s03e04 - Vinod Khosla and SOSV's Sean O'Sullivan On Climate Investment 32:48

9M ago32:48

32:48

In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Vinod Khosla, Founder of Khosla Ventures and Sean O'Sullivan, Managing General Partner and Founder of SOSV discuss the time it takes for climate tech investments to mature and the potential for exponential growth in the future. Vinod Khosla emphasizes the importance of fo…

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s03e03 - The IRA One Year In, With Professor Jesse Jenkins from Princeton ZERO Lab 27:29

9M ago27:29

27:29

In this conversation from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), Professor Jesse Jenkins, director of the zero lab at Princeton University is interviewed by Robinson Meyer, Founding Executive Editor of Heatmap. They discuss the progress of the Inflation Reduction Act one year after its passing. They talk about the implementation of t…

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s03e02 - Funding First-of-a-Kind Projects with the DoE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, Generate and Prime Coalition 32:44

10M ago32:44

32:44

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three experts discuss the topic of funding first-of-a-kind projects and the challenges and risks associated with it. They emphasize the importance of defining such projects and the need for different types of capital, such as government funding, venture capital, and philanthro…

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s03e01 - Carbon Removal with Charm Industrial, Heirloom and Verdox 32:39

10M ago32:39

32:39

In this panel from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023), three founders of carbon removal startups discuss the importance of carbon removal in achieving sustainable goals and the challenges of scaling up carbon removal technologies. They also touch on the need for community engagement, permitting, and the creation of a market for ca…

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Breaking down the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of quantum dots 8:20

10M ago8:20

8:20

Ever since the 2023 Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of quantum dots, Kate’s phone has been ringing off the hook. Everyone wants her to explain what these tiny clusters of atoms are — and how they relate to the budding field of nanotechnology. In essence, she says, quantum dots are helping chemists make our world brighter, healthier and mo…

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Seeking... your thoughts 2:00

11M ago2:00

2:00

Seeking A Scientist is returning for a second season! But before we head back to the lab, Kate The Chemist wants to hear from YOU. What episode was your favorite? What do you want to hear more about from us? Leave us a review and comment on your favorite podcast platform, or email Kate directly at Kate@seekingascientist.org.…

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Does the multiverse actually exist? 32:24

1y ago32:24

32:24

Over the last few years, the box office has been dominated by films like "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" that explore ideas of parallel universes, quantum worlds and alternate lives. There's some real science behind those ideas, but they may not look exactly how we imagine. Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll helps us untangle the madness from…

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Do fungi secretly rule our world? 36:18

1y ago36:18

36:18

From molds and yeasts to the mushrooms we fear and love, fungi are connected to life and death on our planet — but they're often misunderstood. We only know about 10% of the estimated 3.8 million species that exist. Do we need to be afraid of things like fungus zombies? We asked astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson and mycologist Giuliana Furci to he…

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Can we stop our world from flooding? 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

In April 2023 alone, floods hit numerous regions of the United States, including land-locked states like Kansas, Tennessee and Colorado. With warmer temperatures and human activity causing the oceans to rise and the ground to sink, flooding is now a question of “when,” not “if.” NOAA oceanographer William Sweet explains why those disasters are gett…

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Interview with CE5 Member G.I Joe Lonesome ( An out of this world talk ) 1:17:34

1y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Producer Pat sits down with ABQ CE5 Leader G.I Joe lonesome for an overview on his life and the greater CE5 movement. A movement devoted to raising the general frequency of Planet Earth and reaching ever further into the cosmos looking to contact Extra Terrestrial life. Through the lens of spirituality, CE5 is a way to pair meditation and conscious…

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Can we fix our failing electrical grid? 35:30

1y ago35:30

35:30

In February 2021, Texas and wide swaths of North America were shut down by Winter Storm Uri, which caused massive blackouts and left millions of people without power for days. The winter storms exposed vulnerabilities in our country’s electrical grid, and underlined the pressing need for a more reliable energy system. Is a recent breakthrough in nu…

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Can we save the oceans from plastic? 35:16

1y ago35:16

35:16

In 1997, Captain Charles Moore discovered the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” the largest accumulation of plastic waste in the ocean. Since then, scientists have documented how plastic has permanently damaged marine ecosystems and even altered evolution. But marine biologist Danni Washington says it’s not all “doom and gloom" — scientists are alread…

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Can humans reverse aging? 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

38:30

We tend to think of getting older as inevitable, but what if it’s actually something we can control? Researchers like David Sinclair and Nir Barzilai have discovered some of the secrets to reversing aging, found animals who defy our understandings of life, and turned old mice young again. But even if humans could live forever, should we?…

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Coming soon: Seeking A Scientist with Kate The Chemist 1:27

1+ y ago1:27

1:27

The future is scary, but it doesn’t have to be! In a new podcast from KCUR Studios, host Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) is seeking scientists to guide us into the great unknown. From fungus zombies to feeling young forever, we’re puzzling out what our world could look like — and how we can get ready. Supported by The Stowers Institute For Me…

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Red Dot/Grid Pattern phenomenon IRL with QuikSneak Season 3 Finale 1:34:19

1+ y ago1:34:19

1:34:19

In an event rarer than spotting bigfoot, the full team of Skeptical Eye for the Paranormal Guise meet up to discuss the Red dot Phenomenon and get a first hand account from guest Chris Yomona AKA Quiksneak. Is it caused by fuzzy catapillars? Chemicals on clothing? Wayward canadian 1960's camping grills? Or perhaps the most likley of all...Alien vis…

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News from Beyond - Coyote Peterson and the Skull that wasn't 13:52

2y ago13:52

13:52

For this Months News from Beyond, Producer Pat takes a critical look at the Youtuber Coyote Peterson and his recent Bigfoot Skull controversy on youtube. Have the Skeptical eyes prevailed? Find out.

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Memoirs of a Monster Hunter: TLDR series Chapters 1-5 - A Josh Gates Autobiography 1:21:35

2y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Jesse the resident Paranormal Guy joins the podcast to listen to a reading of Josh Gates book Destination Truth Memoirs of a Monster Hunter recounting his break through into the TV world during his time as the host of the hit SYFY sensation Destination Truth. Producer Pat less than eloquently presents an abridged version of chapters 1-5 in a hope m…

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News from Beyond - CERN, The Georgia Guide Stones Destroyed, James Webb Images 13:32

2y ago13:32

13:32

Producer Pat switches up the usual programming for a little dive into some interesting events this July that do and don't relate to spooky stuff, including but not limited to CERN being turned on, The strange circumstances of the Georgia Guide Stones, and the NASA released images coming from the James Webb Telescope.…

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Encounter in the Pleiades: TLDR series Chapters 1-4 To health and an unparalleled understanding of electromagnetic science 1:08:19

2y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Producer Pat rolls out a new series for the Skeptical eye podcast, first up giving a look at Preston B Nichols possible Non-fiction master piece Encounter in the Pleiades. It's as wild a ride as it is a read.By SickK1D Media

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At HELLS GATE: Interview w/ Donovan Yruegas 1:07:53

2+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Producer Pat is joined by new friend of the show Donovan as he recounts his battle with spirits from a young age all the way up to his adult years when he and his friends made a chance visit to the Infamous Hells Gate in Texas. Listen in to hear Donovans account of what went bump that night.... vvvvvvvvvv Check out the links below to follow Donovan…

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