Reality Check: The Science of Fiction

Total Recall: Can Your Memories Be Hijacked? | S01E11

I wondered if it was possible to implant memories like in the movie Total Recall. So I talked to a neuroscientist to see how plausible it was. Join me as Dr. Kristina Wr

Interstellar: Time Dilation Explained | S01E10

I wondered if extreme time dilation was possible like in the movie Interstellar. So I talked to an astronomy educator to see how plausible it was. Join me as Athena Brens

Time Patriot: What if Washington Was Here Now? | S01E09

I wondered what George Washington would say if he were here today. Thankfully so did author Kim Megahee. (Sorry for the mispronunciation in the episode) Kim has written

Elysium: Future Soldier Cyborgs? | S01E08

I wondered if cyborg soldiers would fight future battles like in the movie Elysium. So I talked to Dr. Justin Clifford, a tactical physical therapist working with militar

Wall-E: Is There Hope for Humanity? | S01E07

I wondered if human kinds inevitable future would have us looking and living like the people on Wall-E. So I talked to Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness for his per

Captain America: Can We Create a Super Soldier? | S01E06

I wondered if the creation of a super soldier was possible outside the cinematic universe of "Captain America". So I talked to Dr. Guilermo Escalante, Assistant Dean and

The Day After Tomorrow: How Fast Can Our Climate Change? | S01E05

The Day After Tomorrow Starring Dennis Quaid - Jake Gyllenhaal - Emmy Rossum Special Podcast Guest: Carly Cassady, meteorologist. I was intrigued by the rapid climate sh

War Games: What if AI Controlled Our Nukes? | S01E04

WarGames (1983) Starring Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy and John Wood. I wondered if AI could ever gain the decision-making capability to become powerful enough to decid

Dune: Can We Master Our Genes Like the Bene Gesserit? | S01E03

I talked to a geneticist about the plausibility of the genetic manipulation used by the Bene Gesserit order in the world of Dune. Please support my new podcast by subscr

I, Robot: Is an AI Takeover Inevitable? | S01E02

The Reality of Sci-Fi: I, Robot and the Future of AI" with Heidi Campo and Shon Harris** Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo here, and if you've ever been captiv

Jurassic Park: Are Dinosaurs Due for a Comeback? | S01E01

**Show Notes: "The Science Behind Jurassic Park" with Heidi Campo** Hello, fellow Sci-Fi enthusiasts! It's Heidi Campo, and today we're diving deep into the fascinating w

Welcome to the Intersection of Science and Fiction

Welcome to the official launch of Reality Check: The Science of Fiction. I'm your host, Heidi Campo, and I'm inviting you to join me on an exhilarating journey through sp