Encyclopedia Podcastica

Silicon Valley Skeptics

We are a show about interesting stuff. Twice a month, we dive deep into a topic we find fascinating from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We go over its history, and how it works. Join us in learning everything we can, since this will all be on the test.

  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    021 - Voting Systems
    Voting, how does it work? Or, how does it not work? In this episode we interview Jeff Justice of the The Center for Election Science on how our current system for voting fails and what systems work better. You can learn more about The Center for Election Science at Slides from the show:  
    2 January 2020, 7:48 am
  • 1 hour 19 seconds
    020 - Tide Pod Challenge
    Should you try the Tide Pod challenge? No! Now that we have that out of the way, let us tell you how the Tide Pod challenge became a thing and why you should never let a Tide Pod anywhere near your mouth.
    9 February 2019, 6:39 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    019 - Dunning-Kruger Effect
    What better hosts to talk about the Dunning-Kruger Effect than two guys who researched it for a day! If this episode isn't a perfect example of its own subject, um.. you get your money back.
    6 October 2017, 8:39 pm
  • 2 hours 19 minutes
    018 - Guns
    Pew! Pew! 'Merica! Let's talk about everyone's favorite killing machines: guns! They go bang, and how they work is really interesting. They have a deep, interesting history too.
    15 July 2017, 8:08 am
  • 58 minutes 21 seconds
    017 - March for Science Silicon Valley (with Phil Plait!)
    March for Science Silicon Valley - EchoPlex Media - Sweet HayaH - Yuli Talyansky - Raging Grannies - Noah Kibreab of Melted State - Atheist Community of San Jose - Girls Make Games - Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley - Phil Plait - CyberSDF (Intro Music) -
    1 June 2017, 9:06 pm
  • 47 minutes 18 seconds
    016 - Virtual Reality
    Virtual Reality is making a comeback, thanks to, surprisingly, smartphones! Lots of advancements in sensor technology have made virtual reality a lot better than it was back when I was a kid. Join us and learn about virtual reality! Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.
    2 May 2017, 6:24 am
  • 25 minutes 11 seconds
    015 - Pyrovirohydrosonography
    Pyrovirohydrosonography, as applied to celestial objects, gives us up close and personal measurements to assess pyrovirohydrosonometric data. These machines have a rich history and an interesting science. Join us as we dive deep into this cool technology.   Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.
    1 April 2017, 5:00 am
  • 42 minutes 59 seconds
    014 - Placebo Effect
    You love Encyclopedia Podcastica, but did you know that it's actually just a placebo podcast? That's right. The secret's out. We're really just two guys who accidentally bought some microphones. This episode is all about the mysterious and powerful placebo effect that makes studying medicines so difficult! Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.
    24 March 2017, 8:48 pm
  • 55 minutes 22 seconds
    013 - Elevators
    This epesode is a very uplifting experience. It's got a lot of ups and downs, but eventually we elevated our repartee to the next level. Come for a ride with us while we talk about elevators (or lifts if you're British). Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.
    1 March 2017, 7:00 am
  • 45 minutes 45 seconds
    012 - Obamacare
    There has been a lot of talk about Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) recently, but not a lot of people know what the law actually does. Find out what Obamacare is all about, and why repealing it would be a really bad idea. Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.
    15 February 2017, 10:06 pm
  • 55 minutes 54 seconds
    011 - Aliens!
    Gleeping and glorping is fun, but when you're an alien, it's a way of life. Let's talk about aliens. How do we look for extraterrestrial intelligence, and what about life in our own solar system? Could there be other worlds in our neighborhood harboring hidden creatures?
    2 February 2017, 1:17 am
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