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Popcorn Science Podcast

John Moores and Catherine Neish

Popcorn Science is a podcast that takes a critical look at the science portrayed in our favourite movies and television shows.

Episodes

TitleDescriptionDate
2001: A Space Odyssey I know Catherine and John have made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that their work will be back to normal. They've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And they want to help you. 2025-Oct-4
Deep Impact Cities fall, but they are rebuilt. And heroes die, but they are remembered. We honor them with every podcast we record. Our planet, our home. 2025-Sep-20
Blade Runner Catherine and John have seen things you people wouldn't believe. If you don't listen to this episode, all those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. 2025-Sep-7
Battlestar Galactica John and Catherine hear nothing but the rain while discussing the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries. So grab your gun and bring the cat in. 2025-Aug-24
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Many Bothans died to bring us this episode 2025-Aug-10
Thor The gang drops the hammer on the science of Thor 2025-Jul-26
Clara Catherine and John discuss the 2018 Canadian-British Sci-Fi film Clara 2025-Jul-12
The Core Movie producers were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should 2025-Jun-28
Tribbles The gang tackles the least appreciated furry fandom 2025-Jun-14
Contact Catherine and John recorded this while sitting on the hood of their convertable and listening to the stars on headphones. 2025-May-31
Ender's Game Are the children alright? Probably not if you trick them into genocide. 2025-May-17
Tunguska-Terma Catherine and John drip knowledge and fun into your head like alien oil 2025-May-3