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That's Absurd Please Elaborate

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Vampires
Communication
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Plant Reproduction
Evolution
Mathematics
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Human Communication
Immune System
Physics
Water
Sanitation
Vultures

Seriously researched answers to absolutely ridiculous questions. New episodes every week.

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If your life had a soundtrack what would it be? Up-tempo action music? Epic orchestral swells? Romantic… xylophones? Are xylophones romantic? We don’t know, we’re podcasters, not EGOT-winning music producers of screen and stage. Maybe it’s a good thi... more

We did another live show!! I’m not sure how we convinced the Bay Area Science Festival that we are a legitimate podcast, but, hey, people actually showed up to watch the show in-person in San Francisco. We had an extremely tight window, and are famou... more

Happy American Turkey Consumption Day! 🦃 In honor of the national holiday we've let Kyle out of his editing dungeon and let him celebrate with his family. We're doing the same, and we hope those of you who are celebrating have a beautiful holiday. W... more

If we say: Making whoopee. Polishing the broomstick. The pickle tickle. Shagging. Enjoying Taco Tuesday. Parking the beef bus in Tuna Town. Waxing the carrot. Boinking. Glazing donuts. Going downtown. … I think you get what we mean (right?)

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Recent Guests

Dr. Wallace Marshall
Guest Host
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: The Buffet Hates to See THIS Tardigrade Coming | LIVE from the Bay Area Science Festival
Nick Charles
Listener from Pasadena, California who submitted a question
Episode: Thanksgiving Rerun: Melting Witches with Inflated Heads
Danielle Bezalel
A sex educator and host of Sex Ed with DB
Sex Ed with DB
Episode: Stuck in a Time Loop while ‘Doing Taxes’ | feat. Danielle Bezalel
Dan Condon
Civil Engineer and former drinking buddy of Julian
Episode: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Civil Engineers
Sophie Schran
A science communicator and returning guest to the podcast
Science with Sophie
Episode: THE 100 1/2TH ABSURDAGANZA CONTINUES
Kari Byron
Formerly of Mythbusters, currently hosts the MythFits podcast.
MythFits
Episode: THE 100TH EPISODE ABSURDAGANZA!
Babak Anasori
Professor involved in the competition nano-artography promoting scientific creativity.
Purdue University
Episode: Zooming in on Nano Paintings (They're a BIG deal)
Lieven Scheire
A Belgian science communicator and host of the podcast Nerdland
Nerdland
Episode: This Man Built a Fart Gun. Seriously. | feat. Lieven Scheire
Kathy Dominguez
Trace's mother and a master gardener
Episode: Tanks vs Dragons?!

Hosts

Julian Huguet
Co-host and one of the two hosts regularly present, known for his engaging manner and humor.
Trace Dominguez
Co-host and the other host regularly present, he is also a science communicator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 592 ratings
  • Absurdly addicting

    Started binging the podcast early this year on my dog walks - absolutely recommend it, if you ever wondered what would happen if you turn off gravity or build a 1:1 model of the sun made out of LEGO bricks! Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bjolleborg
    Germany2 months ago
  • Commuting with telepathic elephants

    If you love learning the very real mechanisms and implications of absolutely unrealistic scenarios, or even the bizarre systems behind very real and seemingly mundane events, this is for you. I’ve been listening for just over a year now, and as a commuting college student I listen to reruns and new episodes every morning and night. (Both!) Julian and Trace are great hosts whose natural banter carried the show like a conversation you’re eavesdropping on and wish you could join. This show is also ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawa.sherpa
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I first heard of the podcast from an episode of Lateral with Julian as a guest. I liked Julian’s voice and ended up liking the podcast even more. Especially the biology questions :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esoneę
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Well played

    “Whipped by a Moon Hose” 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chimerawd
    Australia4 months ago
  • I finally, by accident, figured out how to leave a review! Thanks for the podcasts, you're both awesome and I've been watching you guys for years on YouTube. Ever take questions from reviews? Here's one:

    Would producing Beaver-Pandas/Panda-Beavers solve anything? Imagine what beaver-pandas could do with endless bamboo at the Grand Canyon!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ballzinferno
    4 months ago

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Overall, the feedback indicates a loyal listener base that finds the podcast to be binge-worthy and intellectually stimulating.
Audience members often highlight the unique concept of absurd questions, praising how the podcast tackles them with thoughtful research and hilarious commentary.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and education, finding the content both entertaining and informative.
Many enjoy the comedic chemistry between the hosts, rating their dynamic highly for keeping the content lively and engaging.

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#78
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#130
Belgium/Science
Apple Podcasts
#185
India/Science
Apple Podcasts
#211
Singapore/Science
Apple Podcasts
#237
United Arab Emirates/Science

Talking Points

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The Soundtrack of Eternity (Good Band Name)
Q: What would it be like if everyone could hear each other's inner soundtracks?
It could change social interactions greatly, opening up new avenues for empathy and communication, but also introduce complications and challenges.
The Soundtrack of Eternity (Good Band Name)
Q: What can we not achieve with enough time?
There are things that require infinite time to achieve, especially when considering physics and cryptography; for example, you can't accelerate an object with mass to the speed of light, which requires infinite time.
Thanksgiving Rerun: Melting Witches with Inflated Heads
Q: Isaiah asks how big would we need to get before we can fly under our own power?
You'd need a lot of helium, about six and a half concrete mixer trucks worth for a 70 kg person.
Thanksgiving Rerun: Melting Witches with Inflated Heads
Q: Nick, how unclean is the Wicked Witch of the West?
Given her aversion to water, she would likely have some unique challenges maintaining cleanliness.
Stuck in a Time Loop while ‘Doing Taxes’ | feat. Danielle Bezalel
Q: What happens if doing taxes wasn't fun or didn't feel good?
Sex might still happen as a biological necessity, but it certainly wouldn't motivate individuals as strongly as pleasure does.

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