Best Strangeness Lab Podcasts (2024)

In this episode of the Unrefined Podcast, hosts interview Nancy Bowser, a survivor of programming as a child at Lookout Mountain Air Force Station and Laboratory. Nancy recounts her harrowing experiences with Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA) and MKUltra, detailing her programming by her 33rd degree Freemason uncle and the traumatic training she endured. …

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Building Trustworthy Organisations with Nate Kinch 1:07:12

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How can organisations build trust in a world filled with scepticism and uncertainty? Discover the answer with socio-technology ethicist Nate Kinch, who shares his expertise in integrating philosophy, cognitive science, and systems theory to operationalise trustworthiness through design thinking. Nate offers a compelling definition of trust as the w…

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Spiritual Weirdness: When Faith Gets Funky 1:05:30

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In this episode Dr. Merrill G Greene discusses his book "The Weirdness of God" and his journey from a conservative Baptist background to exploring altered states of consciousness in the Bible and contemporary charismatic Christianity. Hosts Brandon and Lindsy engage with Dr. Greene on topics such as the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, and the phenomenon …

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Strange Frontiers 10 | The world’s largest underground laboratory hunts for dark matter in Italy 28:40

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From deep within a mountain in Italy, scientists hope increasingly sophisticated experiments are closing in on the hidden matter of the universe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hunting for cosmic collisions that ripple space-time 13:10

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When a gravitational wave is detected this scientist is often woken by an alarm and quickly starts scanning the skyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Karman Project finding solutions to current and future challenges in space 10:43

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Why do we need space diplomacy? The Karman Project says it's vital to promote cooperation in the increasingly crowded orbits around EarthBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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JFK pt. 1 1:27:05

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Hammer Jordan and John talk about the JFK assassination Song: Owl - by: SupernautBy Hammer, Johny, Tiff & Tyler

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#249 - Seth Crutcher: RELIVING BEAR ENCOUNTERS, Growing Up A Detective's Son, UFO Stories, & Moving To Panama 1:42:49

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Seth Crutcher (friend, my Airbnb Host) discusses the stories of multiple bear encounters he had while living in the US, what it was like to grow up the son of a detective, serving in the Marines, whether or not he witnessed UFO activity while stationed on ships around the world, working as an archaeologist in …

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Flat as a Pancake 2: Electric Boogaloo 1:25:36

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Ken and Jordan debate flat earth. Hammer makes dick jokes while moderatingBy Hammer, Johny, Tiff & Tyler

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Golden Juice: Your Way to Immortality? (No Vampires Needed) 1:09:45

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Yep! We made it to 100 episodes! Celebrate with us by taking a screen shot of the episode on your phone AND giving us a shout out on social media and tag @branspain @unrefinedpodcast in your reel/ post/ stories!!! We will give you a shout out back! We want to connect with you guys! Join us in this episode where the crew delves into the intriguing t…

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How modern physicists are trying to make sense of gravity 34:04

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There's a hundred-year-old conundrum in physics that we're still yet to untangle, and it has to do with the very nature of space-time itself.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Strange Frontiers 09 | The digital tool helping Athenians celebrate and discover the history beneath their feet 18:39

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Just below the surface of Athens are layers of clues about ancient civilisations. The non-profit Dipylon Society creates digital tools that help connect modern Athenians with the city's history.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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#248 - Ciaran O'Loughlin: EXPLORING THE OCCULT, The Diddy Allegations, Experiences On MDMA, The Story Of Leah Betts, & Experimental Music 1:54:05

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Ciaran O'Loughlin and I discuss the dark side of the occult and the gateways of true evil, the notion of God, the Diddy allegations, and the effects that drugs have on our judgment, taking MDMA, the story of Leah Betts, making experimental music, and more. Guest Bio: Ciaran O'Loughlin is a music artist, philos…

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S5E9 - Distributed Consistency — with András Gerlits 1:02:50

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Episode Notes Our guest is András Gerlits, founder of OmniLedger - a technology for simplifying distributed consistency across systems. In this episode we discussed the various interpretations of the idea of ‘consistency’ in software and technology more generally. András has been developing OmniLedger for several years and has written about the man…

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The Hole Truth: Elbows Deep in Mel’s Hole- Weirdos Welcome 47:38

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In this episode, Brandon, Lindsy, and BT delve into the mysterious story of Mel's Hole, a seemingly bottomless pit featured on Coast to Coast with Art Bell. They explore its potential supernatural or interdimensional nature and recount Mel Waters' strange experiences, including military encounters and bizarre experiments. The discussion covers inte…

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Strange Frontiers 08 | One of the world's quietest places listening to Earth’s mysterious rumbles 27:27

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The Black Forest Observatory in Germany listens to the gentlest rumbles of the Earth - and unravels mysteries in these signals.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Hydrophones and AI help monitor marine mammals in the Antarctic 9:21

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Dr Brian Miller is using machine learning to help sift through thousands of hours of marine animal recordings, speeding up conservation research in the Antarctic.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pygmy Blue-Tongue translocation in South Australia 12:17

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As the climate changes, many species may have to relocate to survive - including the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard which is receiving some assistance from scientists in South Australia.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Going Off the Rails on an Orphan Train 1:23:46

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Hammer Ken and Jordan talk about global resets and orphan trainsBy Hammer, Johny, Tiff & Tyler

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Candid Conversation With The Last Evangelist 57:53

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In this episode, Brandon and Lindsy sit down with award-winning movie producer David Heavener for a fascinating chat about Hollywood and the world of Christian filmmaking. David opens up about his concerns regarding negative influences creeping into Christian films, which he feels are leading to compromised values and a bigger focus on making money…

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Episode 012: Wormnado / Where Are the Aliens? 55:20

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In the final episode of Season 1, Nick tells the story of a massive herd of earthworms discovered in the shape of a perfect spiral on the ground--a "wormnado"--and examines what could have caused this seemingly impossible phenomenon. Does it have anything to do with a rare phase of the moon known as the "Worm Moon"? Then, Dave looks into the "Dark …

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Space issues 7:00

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The use of space has become even more complicated with a great range of players including wealthy individuals and now many more nation states. Are there controls? Who is in control? And what if something goes terribly wrong?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Making eggs and sperm in the lab 10:00

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Amander Clark at UCLA is trying to understand the processes involved in the formation of eggs and sperm with the aim of producing them from pluripotent stem cells in vitro.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ancient sloths not so slothful 4:00

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There is evidence that the ancient cousins of sloths had diets and behaviours very different from their modern relatives.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Climate change bringing surface hydrology changes everywhere 10:00

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Ruby Fu is studying the fluid mechanics of water in porous media and how it shapes our natural and engineered environments.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Isotopes of stable atoms give molecules unique fingerprints 19:00

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Identifying and tracking stable isotopic atoms in complex molecules could opening up a whole new area of science.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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I fought The Law and The Law Won 1:02:39

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Jordan and Hammer have Pat and Tyler on to talk about Pats time as a copBy Hammer, Johny, Tiff & Tyler

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Manifest Destiny 1:24:24

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Krn Jordan and Hammer talk about spirituality and things of that natureBy Hammer, Johny, Tiff & Tyler

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The Subteens Celebrate Burn Your Cardigan with Mark Akin, Jay Hines, John Bonds, Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab 43:27

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Host J.D. Reager sits down with The Subteens (Mark Akin, Jay Hines and John Bonds) and special guests Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis to celebrate the 25th anniversary reissue of the band’s classic album Burn Your Cardigan. They discuss the band’s history, the album’s original creation, the remastering process and more in front of a liv…

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The Owl Moon Lab: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets 1:17:26

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In this episode, the hosts Brandon and Lindsy interview Tobe Johnson, author of "The Owl Moon Lab," about his unique perspective on Sasquatch and the supernatural. They explore philosophical and cosmological aspects of Bigfoot, including encounters with strange lights and the psychological effects of these experiences. Tobe shares insights into Big…

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Episode 011: The Fungus with a Personal Chef / Are We Aliens? 55:15

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Nick introduces us to the busy, relentless world of leafcutter ants, who spend their whole lives harvesting leaves from the forest to bring back to their nest and feed to the fungus that lives there. These tiny, six-legged personal chefs live to serve the fungus, which raises the question: Who's in charge? Then, Dave discusses the theory of "panspe…

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New early approach for Alzheimer’s 13:38

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An Oxford research company is looking at cell degradation before tau and amyloid buildup as a way of beating Alzheimer’s disease.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Understanding crown-of-thorns biology 11:23

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Juveniles are vegetarian. Adults have a wider diet. Could understanding the change mechanism and intervention allow us to control crown-of-thorns starfish?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wombat conundrum 5:35

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They are an iconic Australian marsupial. But how fast can they run? Louise Miolin in Perth investigates.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Paul Ehrlich’s memoir traces his path and concerns 9:53

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Peter Bernhardt reviews Ehlich’s memoir and reflects on how timing, largely beyond anyone’s control, is a major contributor to outcomes in our lives.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How honeybees create perfect geometry in their honeycomb 5:13

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There is no blueprint and no template. But somehow bees produce honeycomb with perfect geometric shapes in the dark and without communicating.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The End of the World & I Feel Fine 52:13

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We welcome Dr. Matthew Halsted to discuss his book "It's the End of the World As You Know It." Dr. Halsted shares his philosophical influences, particularly Hans-Georg Gadamer, and critiques popular prophecy interpretations. He explores biblical prophecy beyond mere future predictions, emphasizing context and the role of Jesus. Addressing his book'…

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Episode 010: Inside a Venus Flytrap / The Tunguska Event 52:43

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Nick shrinks Dave and drops him inside a Venus flytrap to explore what happens to the prey of this fascinating carnivorous plant. Don't worry, it's for science! Then, Dave looks into the infamous Tunguska Event of 1908, when a colossal explosion blasted the snowy Siberian landscape. The cause of the explosion has long been a mystery, but have scien…

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Australian scientists identify Age of Monotremes 7:41

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Rare opalised fossil remains have led to the discovery of three new genera of egg laying mammals, the monotremes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Our legacy in space - space junk 6:51

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We’ve polluted the surface of a whole planet. Now we’re working on space.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Early Australian Indigenous people were organised, complex and sophisticated. 18:12

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Lynette Russell and Ian J McNiven have written about innovation of first nations people in Australia in book seven of the First Knowledges series of books.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New green approach for chemical engineering 8:52

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Karthish Manthiram’s lab at Caltech is developing chemical processes based on renewable energy, using basic ingredients, such as water and nitrogen, producing products, such as ammonia, with no waste.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Suede Denim Secret Police 1:08:20

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Jordan tells Hammer n Caleb the story of his brush with the lawBy Hammer, Johny, Tiff & Tyler

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#247 - Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion): BATTLING THE 5 STAGES OF GRIEF, The Firefly Flashing Incident, Kendrick Vs. Drake Beef, College Baseball Stories, & Meditation Myths 1:09:36

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On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion) and Zach discuss the five stages of grief and how they inspired the band's latest album (The Process), washed-up college baseball stories, whether or not the Kendrick-Drake beef has inspired Judah & the Lion to start band beef of their own, an incident at one of the band's earlie…

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Apostolic: The Real and The Imitation 1:12:45

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Join Brandon and Lindsy as they chat with Doug Levy, an author and pastor, to discuss apostolic ministry and the fivefold gifts within the church. They explore the roles of apostles in laying foundations, the significance of servant leadership, and the importance of integrity and accountability. Emphasizing the need for all five gifts—apostolic, pr…

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Episode 009: The Pistol Shrimp / Death in Space 54:27

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Join Nick in a return to the watery deep to meet the creature with the fastest draw on Earth -- the pistol shrimp, a cannibalistic predator with a surprising secret! Then, Dave teleports Nick into outer space without a spacesuit to study exactly how and why you would die in the vast expanse between planets, and what would happen to your body over t…

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