Popcorn Science Podcast

Independence Day

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 1996 film Independence Day. Topics Science Gripes (7:00) Infecting alien spacecraft with MacOS virus? Fatal case

Gravity

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2013 film Gravity.

Pluribus

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the AppleTV show Pluribus. Topics Science Gripes (6:40) Genetic code from the stars? (7:07) Disease Transmission: fast a

Project Hail Mary

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 2026 film Project Hail Mary

The Martian

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 2015 film The Martian

The Abyss

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1989 film The Abyss

Close Encounters

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1977 film Close Encounters of the Third Kind

The Expanse

Jurassic Park

God creates dinosaurs, God destroys dinosaurs. God creates Man, Man destroys God. Man creates podcasts. Dinosaurs eat man, woman inherits the Earth. In this episode of "

The Fifth Element

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1997 film The Fifth Element. Topics Science Gripes (5:10) Technobabble "Memo-groups", the perfect being, genetic mem

For All Mankind

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," we discuss the 2019 series For All Mankind. Topics Science Gripes (6:05) Dumbest way to move an Asteroid No reaction control thr

2001: A Space Odyssey

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," discuss the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Topics Science Gripes (7:00) Tapir do not live in Africa Arid environment, but huma

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. In this episode of "Popcorn

Blade Runner

A new life awaits you in the Popcorn Science Podcast. The chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity and adventure! In this episode of "Popcorn Science," disc

Battlestar Galactica

In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine hear nothing but the rain while discussing the 2003 Battlestar Galactica miniseries. So grab your gun and bring t

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Many Bothans died to bring us this episode. In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie Rogue One. References Star Wa

Thor

References Thor Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie Thor!

Clara

References Clara (film) Clara on YouTube Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the 2018 movie "Clara." Clara tells t

The Core

References The Core Stevenson (2003) Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind the movie everyone loves to hate: "The Co

Tribbles

References The Trouble with the Tribbles Trials and Tribble-ations Misc In this episode of "Popcorn Science," John and Catherine discuss the science behind two Star Tr