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Hello there, welcome to the Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast. Our goal is to have fun learning science through the lens of science fiction and fantasy.

We are Jotham (Joe), a research scientist and author; Nick, roaster of the coffee bean, entrepreneur and pop culture guru; and sometimes Georgia, librarian, storyteller, and print maker.

So, What is this Rabbit Hole of Research Podcast?

It’s like playing a game of Telephone, where we will start in one place and let the conversation lead us down the winding scenic road exploring the science in science fiction, separating the facts from the Handwavium. We’ll have a little fun and you’ll learn a few facts you can use to impress your friends at a party or use as a conversation starter to go down your own rabbit holes.

It will not just be us rambling, fumbling and tumbling down the rabbit hole, but we will invite creators, thinkers and innovators on to talk about their research, creative process and join the lively conversation exploring the quirky science in fiction.

We know you have many choices of entertainment, so we will keep the episodes short, about the time it takes to drink a tasty beverage. So, please join us on this journey down the rabbit hole.

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Rabbit Hole of Research

Our goal is to have fun learning science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy, and pop-culture. We will start in one place and let the conversation lead us down the winding scenic road exploring the science in science fiction, separating the facts from the Handwavium. We’ll have a little fun and you’ll learn a few facts you can use to impress your friends at a party or use as a conversation starter to go down your own rabbit holes.

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In this mini recap episode, Joe and Georgia (without Nick this time!) revisit the “How Fast is Too Fast?” episode, responding to listener comments and diving deeper into some fascinating speed-related physics concepts. They discuss realistic and fictional speed effects, the physics of relativistic mass, and the challenges of running at near-light speeds. They also preview upcoming episodes, including an exciting deep dive into Godzillaand a Fantastic Four series!

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Stay curious, stay speculative, stay safe, and we’ll catch you in the next rabbit hole. Love Y’all!

Episode Art by Laina Joy see more at https://lainajoyart.com

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Links,Resources, and Topics Mentioned:

•Listener Questions & Comments:

•Alex’s speedster character: Would a force field help with breathing at super speed?

•The physics of relativistic mass – would the Flash’s footsteps cause earthquakes?

•How does speed affect mass vs. how gravity affects weight?

•Science & Fiction Connections:

•Special relativity: Why mass increases at near-light speeds.

•Speedsters in comics: The Speed Force as a fictional workaround for physics.

•Comparing real-world gravity changes (e.g., weight on the Moon vs. Jupiter) to relativistic effects.