Episode 160 — The Moon

[JulyDiaz 2797]

The Professor Blastoff gang starts off with another check-in on Kyle's new lifestyle, discuss the appropriate number of farts per day, explore "beet"ing meat, and Kyle tells a disappointing story about his experience at Morton's Steakhouse. Then, the very funny and good-looking Mary Holland shows up to share some Wikipedia information about tidal waves, sea turtles, dark spots on the moon, the world outer space treaty and she plays a game of "Who knows more about the moon?" with Kyle. Then, they discusses zodiac signs and close out the show with an all-new Mother Meditation.

[JohnTerrill 0]

Long time listener, first time commenter!

 

Want to clear it up, the Moon does rotate due to Tidal Locking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_locking). Seems crazy, but science works

[Merick 28]

The human female menstrual cycle is not, on average, the same length as a cycle of the moon's phases. It's kinda close, which inspired a lot of didn't-know-any-better ancient civilizations, but today there's really no reason to think there is a connection of any sort.

[kopello 204]

Man what a fun episode. Everybody just had a great, silly, self-deprecreating energy that lasted throughout.

[Kickpuncher 5012]

Man what a fun episode. Everybody just had a great, silly, self-deprecreating energy that lasted throughout.

 

Yep. For everyone who's commented on the energy/mood in the recent episodes, this one felt like a real uptick. Mary was a really good guest (knowledgeable and good at playing along with the goofing around) and the gang were all in top form.

 

Nerdy nit-pick - Tig kept making lunatic "puns", seemingly not realizing that this is in fact the origin of that word.

[deafvox 1]

Wikipedia girl really knows that she's talking about!

[NameThatPunky 804]

Such a fun, ridiculous episode. This is what PBlast should always be.

[lylachka 134]

I agree. Energy was way better on this ep.

[Professor Freaksworth 0]

Am I being a stick in the mud when I say non-experts guests are annoying? I find Mary charming and funny, but she didn't offer anything beyond a coffee table book. Maybe the topic is just a bit dull.

 

Here is a simulation of the Apollo 11 radio transmissions: http://www.firstmenonthemoon.com/

[jeromicon 0]

"But space travel is becoming privatised" .... cut to the Nostromo approaching LV426

[HotSaucerman 2051]

[takes some sedatives and starts to sing] happy moon position.... to you..... happy moon position..... to you....

[souprman 10477]

...it's science, 4 farts and you go to the doctor.

 

 

Mary, please...